by Shooting Illustrated Staff posted on October 13, 2011 Guns Support NRA Shooting Illustrated DONATE When Ruger produces a new handgun, shooters take notice, even if it's a new take on a 100-year-old design. With the company's reputation for reliable and accurate guns, the SR1911 is bound to be a success. In this article .45 ACP, 1911, ruger, semi-auto handguns Related Stories Ruger SR1911 Remington R1 Gallery Colt CCG 1911 Remington R1 Ehnanced Regent .45 ACP 1911 Gallery Most Popular In Memoriam: Wiley Clapp Handguns: Reliability vs. Liability Tech Wisdom: Dirty Magazines The Realities of One-Handed Fighting Roundup: Lever-Action Rifles in .45-70 Gov't New Handguns for 2025