Ruger SR1911

[Basspieler]

THX for this great video!

What distance do you have at this round gong in the rear?

[maczeti4]

zombi zombi

[two45triox]

What does he mean by " T & E gun"? in the comments..

[Superhunter12]

@two45triox Test and Experiment

[RangerMcDanger357]

@two45triox test and evaluate

[SamHagagaga]

@two45triox Trial and Evaluation

[GripzNGatz]

Well done 1911! Ruger is a solid American company

[wigwamman1]

@GripzNGatz True, but the same company that supported the "extended" magazine ban years ago.

[GripzNGatz]

@wigwamman1 Good.

[GripzNGatz]

@wigwamman1 BTW, I'm not talking about standard mags. I'm talking about the "real" extended mags. Why? B/c: They limit concealment, you look like you're a nutjob about to embark on a killing rampage (not good), they are far more likely to malfunction (I know through experience) then a standard mag, I and only need enough bullets to get me out of a dangerous situation.

[wigwamman1]

@GripzNGatz "YOU" as in me? What side of gun con control are you on?

[GripzNGatz]

@wigwamman1 LOL

[eXcOrE111]

18:21 Haha that laugh is epic! :D

[CodeComputerguy]

@RugerSR1911 I wanted a comparison between the new and the old 1911.

[dantheman167]

hey dont know if you have an answer to this, but i picked up a box of .45acp brass the other day from the gun range and it had about a half dozen .45 acp with small pistol primers. these i have never seen or heard of before. i have been reloading for 10 years and have never seen or heard of a .45 acp small pistol primer, always larger ones. do you have any info on this

[CSLFiero]

really good value for a 1911. shame it's gonna be impossible to buy one for a while

[Greg90731]

Only Hickok can shoot a .45 and make it look like it is a .22LR. is it me or there is really very little recoil for a .45???

[prowler725]

@Greg90731 You should see him shoot the .500 S&W, his recoil control is insane!

[Greg90731]

@prowler725 I just looked at that one and see what you mean...  It is sick! :-)

[Tripp426]

To see a grown man having so much fun at the beginning of this is wonderful :)

[madchildM]

only thing is hickok doesn't use enough mag pounchs...lol

[decepticon0414]

Damn..i wish you would of been my grandfather lol AWESOME VIDEOS!!!! Very informative...Thank you so much for all the info.

[hagerr37]

Just picked me up one of these and it is an awesome shooter!!! Nice video hickok. I wish to meet you someday. As I bet most people do!

[IAmTheNewNear]

by walking down range at hickok's range do you think you'd get lead poisoning

[blacklabelbrotherut]

What holster is that and where can I get one

[Weaponcollecter16]

@blacklabelbrotherut It's the Crossbreed Supertuck holster. You can buy it from Crossbreed's website.

[wackyrodders316]

i prefer the kimber 1911 mainly because of their different types if grips and the tactical rails

[Copenhagen383]

In your opinion which do you think is best not considering cost. Springfield Loaded w/ the novak sights in SS or the Ruger SR1911?? Much Appreciated in advance to all opinions !! cant make up my mind

[screaminghellion]

@Copenhagen383 I actually bought myself a Springfield 1911 Loaded with Trijicon sights and I love it. Shoots real nice and feels great in the hand. Was a bit pricey at 923 dollars all told but its as custom as a stock pistol can be without being untastefull. Hoped this helped.

[Dietzeeeee]

16:46 the 1911 looks like it is out of battery

[truckstopcowboy]

Next tax time have to get one.

[TexianPride]

My uncle allways took me shooting growing up but sadly I never owned my own gun.

Id love to get a pistol for my first gun I acually own.

Been shooting 45's since I was 14, been my favorite round since the second I fired it, hopeing I can afford one of these suckers :)

[macky510jdm]

i say TOP SHOT!!!!!!!

TOP SHOT TOP SHOT!!

[mdcebu]

I think that you are a great guy and you have really good videos only second to FPS russia, I appreciate the video as I am very interested in getting this gun , I think I made up my mind. keep those videos pumping out they are cool , wish I was your neighbor , then again I would have to quit my day job lol.

[hungeredone]

@mdcebu at least hickok has an accent, not some overdone russian crap. oh and he also uses ear/eye protection

[1979aerocaprice]

@mdcebu fpsrussia is a tool

[Supra7887]

@K2Nemesis I was thinking about buying this exact gun someday too. If you've shot it yet how do you like it?

[Fugisama]

I giggled like that the first time i took my ruger out also lol

[agitator263]

I was gonna buy this Beautiful Gun but... It's not Legal in California.

[truckstopcowboy]

@agitator263 Move.

[codyrobert12]

For anybody trying to watch chapter 2 of this sr1911 video, the link for me is broken.

[K2Nemesis]

My SR1911 arrived today, can't wait to pick it up! Love watching your videos, I'm going to need to study your 1911 cleaning video a few times, as I'm used to only breaking down Glocks and XDs...

[4g1vn]

You are one heck of a shot! Excellent video and review of the SR1911! Thank you!!!

[joecrack456]

thank you for the advice. all thou i really like the 1911's, i feel like im taking away what 1911's are really made of by going for one thats capable of shooting 9mm. im a pretty big guy i guess ima have to see whats best fit for me.

[joecrack456]

would you recommend this gun to a new shooter?.. i really like 1911's but im looking for one not to pricy but reliable.

[bolodeb]

@joecrack456 I've been shooting rifles all my life and I thought "A .45 is nothing compared to a rifle" but I was wrong. In my opinion you might want to shoot with a handgun you might try a lower caliber. Especially if you're new.

[kafunch]

You Sir are one hell of a shot!

[TimODon87]

This is my next gun

[asdfkody]

i am looking for a 1911 and do not have a hole lot of exprance with 1911 i have shoot one what wood you recumend for my frist 1911

[KyBackRoads561]

@asdfkody Your first purchase should be spell check

[leebeaux3]

you have to much fun lol

[xxweaponsxx123]

haha that laugh at 0:05

[llamacancer]

what are MIM parts?

[hackerhunterdotexe]

@llamacancer MIM = Metal Injection Mold.

[420chance666]

im getting a nickel plated officers model ww2 1911 that was used in ww2

[timcrane88]

Finally shot one of these. Didn't like it quite as much as the Springfield Loaded stainless steel 1911 but it was certainly fun!

[zomgwtfbbqbagel]

I'm looking to purchase a sidearm. Does it just come down to personal preference between a 1911 and an USP-45?

[INERTRONMUSIC]

Mister Turkey ftw!

[kgb8032]

i gust got my channel,iv been watching your channel for 1 year...

[droddt2000]

I'm purchasing a SR1911 when I get home, what is that holster you're using? It looks perfect for CC.

[chrlemmens]

@droddt2000 Crossbreed Supertuck. One of the best out there. :)

[TimQuerry]

i saw that you have a lc9 sitting there i havnt looked too hard but i was curious if you have a review on it i own one and love it but would love your opinion

[Failure2Feed]

I don't need one, but I need one

[CaliforniaCarpenter7]

@Failure2Feed Lol, story of my life!

[roymurray1979]

Are you catching those cans at 11:43 on the ricochet? What a great thing it would be if you actually meant to do that.. :-)

[lowcostcleaners]

how much did that 1911 run u ? out the door

[pock8size]

It's so sweet seeing those big 'ol 230s flying towards and hitting that gong!  Awesome camera work.

[nadzorka2929]

Since 1911's shoot so well you would think that mechanism would be replicated in a modern case with modern features like a P-rail and so forth!

[amram24]

This gun fires like a dream

[Suidakkra]

Got to love the bullet path toward the end. Really neat seeing that 230 grains of a slug heading down range to the target.

[chrisw40]

good job Ruger!

[TheKidBucco]

Ive purchased 2 or 3 guns just from youre reviews ... awesome videos!

[dizz672]

its got to be nice to live like hickok

[michelthegreatable]

11:44 the recochet bullet hit the soda LOL

[mustangx218]

Fudge... I don't think I can get this gun in Kalifornia!!!

[hnujeed]

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[azrzrguy]

"Funny thing, you have to hit em' before they fall..." Great commentary! Awesome shooting! I've been able to put a few rounds through a Ruger 1911 and I cant wait to get my hands on my own. Keep up the good work!

[0neDoomedSpaceMarine]

Heartwarming laughter.

[777bumble]

this thing shoots great i got it last week one of the best guns i have well worth the price 

[chemasold2]

that old men live strong (left hand)

[Whocares05050]

in 1000 years lead miners will hit the jackpot when they discover the compound. lmao

[corbor500]

@Whocares05050 I wonder how many pounds of led are on/in the compound.

[dave96375]

437 round and front sight broke off. ruger sent new sight and told me to either attemp to do it myself or pay a gun smith to do it. great gun but copany was not helpful

[john0seitmc0com]

Man I thought I was a good shot but WOW!

[810871022]

hickok with out the hamer block would it still be safe to carry for ccw iwb thanks

[hickok45]

@KASYZ250, I bought it.

[InHeinSite]

I really enjoy your gun reviews! I would love to see you review the newer Smith & Wesson 1911 E Series. This is going to be my first gun purchase and I really enjoy shooting the gun (I've tried it at my local shooting range). Love to know how it compares to the Ruger 1911 you compare here.

[thegreenrovers]

Thanks for taking the time to make this. Great video!

[Jbay2608]

@hickok45 which would you choose between this, and the Smith and Wesson SW1911??  I'm trying to decide, they both seem like great guns?

[dracutlax21]

first pistol i'm buying when i turn 21

[Tocomir]

This gun looks great, but I wish there was a black version of it. I personally don't like stainless shiny guns...

[WeaponObsession]

I am looking to purchase a 1911, and i am trying to decide between a Remington R1, A Ruger SR, and the Springfield GI....which would you suggest?

[ChipMarine]

Hickok .45 which would you prefer to own. A Ruger SR 1911, or a Colt 1991A series 80?

[22taby22]

This is my favorite shooting video of all on You Tube!

[Lvl22nerd]

also....you are too good of a shot H...too good

[Lvl22nerd]

i wonder how many of those small parts are MIM....im guessing the thumb safety and mainspring housing and grip safety are both MIM...any idea H?

[hickok45]

@Lvl22nerd,  Not sure. I think unless you pay almost $1,000.00 for a Colt or custom gun (Ed Brown, Wilson, etc.) you're going to get some MIM parts. Even Colt uses a few now, I think. Not sure. I believe I've seen an outline of all this MIM business by manufacturer over at one of the 1911.com sites.

[chaset371]

@hickok45 Do you know if they are going to come out with a blued or railed version.

[624musicman]

@Lvl22nerd according to the gunblast review its 100% american made, in house by ruger

[Anonymous1226]

@Lvl22nerd With Kimber, they make you pay $1,000 + for a gun & put a plastic mainspring housing on it.

[hackerhunterdotexe]

@Anonymous1226 And you get Series 80 with weak extractors....

[KAS8208]

@Lvl22nerd

I think the least expensive 100% MIM-free 1911 is a Dan Wesson Heritage.

[Lvl22nerd]

i wonder how many of those small parts are MIM....im guessing the thumb safety and mainspring housing are both MIM...any idea H?

[pspguru]

Got mine this week! Hope to test it out this weekend. Beautiful gun, I actually sold my SA mil spec 1911 to get this Ruger. I wanted an American made 1911 on the 100th anniversary.

[jrljr26]

Hey Hickok, I have a couple of Para 1911 Mags for a LTC I have, that don't fit in my Ed Brown Kobra Carry. Have you had any experience with this or know why?

[TheTacticalShooter]

this gun is probably one of the highest quality.lowest cost 1911's on the market. when you start to compare them, there isn't much to argue about on that subject. I'm considering selling a Kimber Warrior. For what I can get I could buy this gun and a glock!

[tonygunguy]

I like your presentation. I like your candid commentary. Nice range. As a dealer, I'm told by my Ruger rep that I am currently on a 6 month back order list to get my allocation. I think I'll keep one of these SR1911s for myself. It looks like a fine gun for the money. The trigger and hammer looks alot like Para's 1911 Black Ops.

Great video, hope to enjoy others in the future.

Tony Arbelaez

Owner / Chief Instructor

Arlington Gun Academy

Arlington, TX

[thesuperfan99]

I'm so jealous, I've been watching this video once a week since it was posted. Still dont have one of my own yet. I'm still drooling.

[tk4227]

if only the sr1911 wasnt so expensive

[106MMTurbo]

@tk4227 if only you knew what you where talking about, SR1911's are Dirt cheap for what they are. They are by no means expensive. You couldn't even buy one right now if you were dying for it. I've been on a waiting list since early May and still haven't received mine. They only produce 250 a week, and are allocated... If you even understand what any of that means. Expensive? Hell no....

[tk4227]

@106MMTurbo they go for 750-800 bucks a piece. So for me, thats expensive. You must be really rich if this is dirt cheap. You are a fucking idiot. WAIT LIST?? THERE IS NO WAIT LIST ON GUNBROKER.

[chaset371]

@tk4227 Your an idiot go look at 1911 prices of that quality you stupid cunt your going to pay 1200 to 1600 for one.

[tk4227]

@chaset371 well im sorry you obsess over 1911's. Stop buying guns and go get yourself a girlfriend instead...you would probably have to buy one of those also since your are so butt ugly.

[chaset371]

@tk4227 I didnt know i was obsessing over a 1911s i just hate it when people dont know what they are talking about and call somone with more knowledge about guns than you will ever have and i have a girl freind. And iam amazed that you know what i look like with out seeing me come up with a real argument then come talk to me when you mature a little bit more get out of elmentary school.

[tk4227]

@chaset371 good luck to you in life buddy. Stop being so pissy all the time.

[hwongharry]

Thanks for a great vid. Won't be years until California approves of this awesome gun.

[Glockgeist]

I don't currently own a 1911, but with Ruger putting one out that appears to work pretty well from your video and at the price they are selling it for, I'm very tempted to put it on my 'to purchase' list.

[RugerFan66]

I love mine. I ordered the Ruger black diamond wood grips and it looks fantastic. With the black grips and black accents on the stainless frame/slide. One sweet shooter.

[satchboogyfan]

Excellent for the money

I like the direction Ruger has been going I hope they continue in this direction

[MHGuncollector]

Hickock, Hey it's the Honda guy again. I'm seriously considering a new Colt Commander 1911 or one of these. Which is the better of the two in your opinion. I know that there is a considerable cost difference between the two however I like to save when I can. Thanks! P.S. When the Element get's a little to cramped the new Pilots sure are nice! haha later...

[1LonePuma]

Sweet gun, but what's impressive is your shooting and the accuracy of the gun...very impressive. I don't imagine you'll ever starve, providing you don't run out of ammo! LOL

[gunnutzhunter]

Excellent video as always. We can always count on you to give us I depth honest reviews of every product you handle. 1 question how does it compare to the Taurus PT1911 I'm a little torn between the two of them.

[MrFangole]

No problems with trespassers ???

[JWnFL]

you are sooo fun to watch.. you make me laugh buddy! God Love Ya!

[USMCMarques]

The SR1911 was recently cleared for sale in MA. So now i'm just waiting for availability. Really looking foward to it.

[OglarTheL337]

I Just purchased an SR1911, I have had zero malfunctions in 150 rounds fired. Will be firing it more this weekend. Its a sweet gun.

[pspguru]

@Hickok45, How would you compare this to the SA Mil Spec A1 SS 1911?

[hubiethesaint]

I love this guy, I wish he were my neighbor.

[CoverTeam6]

@hubiethesaint

Dittos that.

[bluesbrothermike]

Its like Disney Land for the guy I love it!!!! The laughter is priceless

[g3attack]

Awesome Range! Very Jealous! Sweet 1911!

[0114woody]

Got mine a month ago, shoots the best of all my guns. Perfectly sighted right out of the box. I wish I'd bought a 1911 first! Great video, but he spends more on mags than most people spend on guns!!! I'm just jealous. Awesome range too!

[beast9870bg]

walther ppq please!

[blackdot1128]

I can't get my hands on one! What's the hold up? I ordered mine 6 months ago and I've phone up most of the dealers in VA. Can anybody clue me in???

[rifleslol]

@blackdot1128 Holdup is a Ruger build quality semi auto without a ton of stupid safety features. The demand is massive.

[PersonalGeek]

this is my tax return purchase for next year. I am finally joining the club of 1911 owners.

[J1I1M3]

@PersonalGeek Welcome to the club.

[SierraTangoGuns]

I love that you can see the bullets when you're shootimg at the 80 yard gong.

[13thbass13]

how far is it from where you were shooting to the gong?

[PersonalGeek]

@13thbass13: I believe his gong is 80 yards from where he normally shoots, which is near the table.

[MrBanditz28]

I got mine today :)

[neighbour666]

Is it just me, or isn't it just a bit strange that people give a thumbs down for Hickok's stuff? Like, ten at the time of my viewing this Ruger review. What are they expecting? A catalogue for women's shoes? Baking techniques? Kiddies' cartoons? Philosophical debates? Whoever they are, they should either learn how to type searches properly, or more likely get a life. This is the twentieth Hickok clip I've watched today and I've yet to get bored or note anything negative. I'm just sayin...

[2253glen]

Super gun, want one. Have Kimber version of gold cup. have Colt gold cup. Love all. Want more. That's life.

[xmmh]

Great beginning! Movies should start out like that, it looks like you're having a blast!

[LoadedAnswer]

Love it! Laughing while you're shooting, there's a man that enjoys the finer things in life... Great vid!

[TexasDistortion]

oh sweet Lord I want one. Damn, i'm starting to get that new gun itch,  My wife is going to be pist...

[dimonchik9171]

rembo cryzi ))))

[dennisndodie]

Which 1911 do like better the Remington R1 or the Ruger SR. Im also looking at the Desert Eagle 1911G. There all about the same price.

[rasey077]

@dennisndodie

I have a feeling if you lined up all 3 next to one another and handled them back to back to back, you'd go with the Ruger. The overall tightness and fit and finish of the SR is by far, superior, to the Remington and the Magnum Research. Plus, IMO, it looks the best. The stainless is BEAUTIFUL on this gun. I have a Kimber that was my Winter carry and this puts rounds down range just as accurately as a gun that cost me more than double.

[Weaponcollecter16]

@dennisndodie I would go with the Ruger. To me the Remington is an odd bird, because it has the short trigger, but has the flat mainspring housing and extended beavertail. If I go with a 1911 I like it to be similar to the original 1911 or the 1911A1. Overall I'm sure all three are good firearms, but the Ruger I think offers more over both.

[noahboa13000]

@Weaponcollecter16 ruger has ben makeing 1911 parts for years and diffrent meany brands not shure who but they took the best of all that they have done and put them together and came out with a perfict gun i have one and i love it i got mine for like $700 and ithink its worth $1500 its realy grate i heard thir comeing out with a .22mag target gun

[vtecrkp1]

Just picked up my SR1911, feels great... the feed ramp looks a little rough though. We'll see how much I like it after I go to the range.

[LIVERBOX1934]

Like how you can see the round all the way to inpact on the long range shots. (16:06)

[JimijamCam33]

nice pistol...especially for the MSRP...i'm a sig man but also a glock fan...how's that sr1911 stack up to those in reliability for carry?

[TheCanuckCowboys]

I have never had any major probloms with any ruger firearm, i would have to say the were my all time favorate, i know others may have had different experiences but to me they have treated me well and i cant wait to try out the SR1911 looks like a sweet little piece of hardware ;)

[CrazlyEnsayne]

what oil did you use?

[WMH435]

@CrazlyEnsayne Ballistol i hope that helps.

[derekmasuda]

Does the SR1911 have a magazine disconnect? I think that is a silly feature on handguns.

[rifleslol]

@derekmasuda It's built as a standard series 70 1911. No magazine safety, no firing pin safety. Extremely good value if you can find one.

[gavinmiller12]

@peanutapt, i agree, but wouldn't it be cool to see @hickok45 on t.v.?

[snoeplow]

So much joy from killing soda bottles, could you be a Colapath?

[funnyman1972]

liked the slow motion at the end!!!! How about slow motion on the bullets hitting the gong? It looked like we could see the going threw the air as they slammed into the gong.

[JUKEBOXX1990]

does this come in blued??

[italianguns]

10 people shoot with a .22lr 1911