Ruger SR45 vs Ruger SR9

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dirtybarry

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So, I've been shooting a Ruger SR9 for a bit and have put 10K rounds through it more or less, and it's been fine. I like everything about it, size, balance, reliability and accuracy. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.
With that in mind and being of the mindset that "if a little bit is good, more is better" I decided to buy the bigger version, the SR45 chambered in .45ACP. Thanks to Wanstall's and a lack of self-control. Actually couldn't say no, they were $150 less than anybody else. But that might have been an anomaly as the new pricing is way higher. Anyway, this thing showed up yesterday delivered to my door by Canpar.

Stripped it down last night to remove the magazine disconnecter and give it a going over. It is literally a slightly larger version of the SR9. Almost every piece is just a bit bigger and yet the grip feels the same and the 9mm mags are just enough wider that they can't be accidentally installed in the .45 and the .45 mags are just enough deeper front to back that they can't slide into the 9mm. Thought that was kinda nifty.

It's new and tight so the trigger pull feels like it's about 15lbs and I can't thumb the slide lock off consistently but it comes apart without using any tools. The slide to frame fit is nice and tight unlike the 9mm which seems to have developed a fair bit of slop. Might have something to do with the 10K rounds though and it doesn't seem to affect accuracy so it's not a big deal.

All in all it reminds of the differences between a Gen 1 SBC and a Mk IV BBC. Similar yet different. Looking at the business end, I'm starting to grasp why the .45 is such a popular defensive round.

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I picked up an SR45 off the EE a while back (also have an SR9 and really like it.) Mine hadn't had a lot of rounds thourgh it and had been fitted with a Ghost sear and Galloway SS guide rod etc. Trigger is amazingly smooth and even, more so than my SR9, which I'd also fitted with a Ghost sear and done some polishng on. I've ony had the SR45 out once so far, unfortunately. Shoots nice and "soft". Only "complaint" is that the grip is a bit large for my medium-sized hands, although nore comfortable than a double-stack Springfield Armory .45 I had a few years ago. I need some more range ime to see if I can get used to it.

:) Stuart
 
OldFrankHog said:
.45 is one of the best cartridge to shoot IMO. It's a shame it is so expensive. Reloading helps but still more expensive than factory 9mm.
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Using 200gr Campro's, I figure it should run about 23 cents per round to reload or just a few cents more than reloading 9mm due to the slightly more expensive bullet. Compared to up to 40 cents per for factory 9mm and up to 60 cents per for .45 now, it's looking like a bargain. Reloading is definitely working out well for me.
 
I don't reload much, but when I do it's rifle rounds with slow hand press. Reloading is a good point though.
dirtybarry said:
Using 200gr Campro's, I figure it should run about 23 cents per round to reload or just a few cents more than reloading 9mm due to the slightly more expensive bullet. Compared to up to 40 cents per for factory 9mm and up to 60 cents per for .45 now, it's looking like a bargain. Reloading is definitely working out well for me.
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Hmm I come out to a little over .28 per round with 230gr and some 9mm is .24 per round. I guess it depends on what your components costs but in the end I think it is still worth it. Much more fun to shoot, just a shame about the price. I sold my SR9 years ago (for a glock17, WTF was I thinking >.<) and was looking hard at the SR45 but I think I'll put down a deposit on the Ruger American pistol in both 9mm and .45acp just to have the set. Cheaper then buying a new 1911 anyways XD
 
OldFrankHog said:
Hmm I come out to a little over .28 per round with 230gr and some 9mm is .24 per round. I guess it depends on what your components costs but in the end I think it is still worth it. Much more fun to shoot, just a shame about the price. I sold my SR9 years ago (for a glock17, WTF was I thinking >.<) and was looking hard at the SR45 but I think I'll put down a deposit on the Ruger American pistol in both 9mm and .45acp just to have the set. Cheaper then buying a new 1911 anyways XD
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For sure, totally depends on component costs. The 230's are a couple cents more per, powder is up and primers seem to have gone up about 25% too. Then add a few extra taxes and 28 cents would be easy to exceed.
It is funny that as gun owners that will spend hundreds or even thousands on guns without a second thought, we complain bitterly about a few cents difference n the cost of ammo. And I'm no different, I'm like it costs 2 cents more a round? What a rip! And then turn around and go "oooh, shiny, where's my credit card" :d
 
I've had an SR45 calling to me for a while now. I've just about got myself convinced to go have a look and put a layaway on it. I'll for sure start reloading if I buy it to feed it.
 
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