Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm

Published on February 12, 2017
Duration: 9:52

This video provides an expert review of the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander in 9mm, featuring insights from Iraqveteran8888. The review covers initial range testing with various ammunition types, including a demonstration of malfunction clearing. It details the firearm's features, such as its lightweight alloy frame, Commander-sized dimensions, Novak sights, and 9+1 capacity, concluding with an assessment of its accuracy and reliability with defensive loads.

Quick Summary

The Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm offers a lightweight aluminum alloy frame and Commander-sized dimensions, making it a more portable 1911. It features Novak 3-Dot sights and a 9+1 capacity. While generally accurate, it experienced a failure to feed with Federal Syntech 9mm during testing, emphasizing the need for malfunction clearing practice.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm
  2. 00:59Range Testing with Blazer and Federal Ammunition
  3. 02:47Detailed Feature Breakdown
  4. 03:50Accuracy and Capacity Assessment
  5. 04:58Defensive Load Testing and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm?

The Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm features a lightweight aluminum alloy frame, a stainless steel slide, Commander-sized dimensions (4.25-inch barrel), Novak 3-Dot sights, a skeletonized trigger, and a 9+1 round capacity. It is designed to offer the 1911 platform in a lighter, 9mm configuration.

How does the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm perform during range testing?

During range testing with Blazer Brass and Federal Syntech 9mm ammunition, the pistol demonstrated good accuracy at 25 yards. A failure to feed malfunction was encountered with Federal Syntech, which was cleared by the reviewer, highlighting the importance of malfunction clearing drills.

What ammunition was tested with the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm?

The Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm was tested with Blazer Brass 9mm, Federal American Eagle Syntech 115-grain 9mm, and Federal Premium HST Tactical 9mm hollow point ammunition to assess reliability with different load types.

What is the capacity of the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm?

The Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander 9mm has a magazine capacity of 9+1 rounds. This offers one additional round compared to the typical 7 or 8 rounds found in a .45 ACP 1911 magazine.

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