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 First Shots: MAC-5 And MAC-5K Pistols SHOT 2025 Roundup: Night Vision/Thermal Optics SHOT Show 2025 Range Day Roundup First Look: Cabot Guns Trump 47 Pistol Shot Show 2025 Editor's Picks: Day One SHOT Show 2025 Editor's Picks, Day Three