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#1 ·
Well, I have been tied up with a big case, but now I am playing with guns again. So what is the deal with the SR45? Is it basically an SR40 in 45 caliber? Is it available? Looking at the specs it seems like it is already California legal, so I imagine it will be showing up at the LGS soon?

I really like my SR40c for the look and feel, and easy way that it breaks down. So it might be fun to pick up the SR45 before the Socialists simply ban them.
 
#2 ·
I'd noticed you had been AWOL for a few weeks.

I haven't seen the SR45 in my area yet. They have been shipped to some areas of the country, though. With the current "buy everything in the store" mentality, I'm not expecting to see one for a while.

Reports so far say they are just like the rest of the SR series.
 
#5 ·
The SR45 has shown up here and looks to be just like a SR40/SR9 only larger caliber. But I haven't played with it yet. Only here they are priced at $529 (full list).

I like my SR40c and likely won't pick one up for a while, if ever, but it seems like a good gun at a decent price (compared to 1911's around here...)

Jeff
 
#7 ·
Hey Redleg, yes they are CA legal. I just bought one and I am picking it up this Thurs. Can't wait. Anyway, bought it online at Clarke Arms for $430 total shipped to my FFL here in CA. Fast and painless deal. Just got my 2 extra mags today that I ordered from Ruger.
 
#8 ·
Good that you can get them in Cali Redleg.
 
#10 ·
Very pleased with the SR45 I bought 2 months ago @ Hoffman's (CT.) for $440. Wish it were black, but two-tone will have to do. Popped various rounds through it with no issues, HP, +P, reloads and factory FMJ. The gun was dead -on out of the box and like the SR9, runs flawlessly. A tad bigger and feels heavier than the SR9 when carrying even with 7 less rounds in the magazine, but it fits any SR9 holster I have. Very nice gun. I began buying 45acp ammo before I bought the gun knowing I'd eventually buy a 45. Glad I did because it ain't cheap now even if you find it. Lucky enough to pick up 100 rounds of American Eagle FMJ 230gr for $49.99 @ Hoffman's Gun Store in CT. today. The most surprising aspect of the SR45 is the diminished recoil and a very good, crisp trigger. The mags fit a bit snug at first, but they'll loosen up with use. The SR9 is the best all-around 9mm I ever owned. With the new Hi-Cap ban in my state the SR45 makes more sense for me.
 
#14 ·
In response to your question, yeah, the takedown/internals are the same as far as I could tell after detail-stripping it. My brother bought one recently, we took her out and had a blast; for no more than you'd shell out for a budget 1911 (Rock Island, etc) you get a decent quality .45 autoloader that puts 2-3 more rounds at your disposal, in a platform that (speaking as something of a butterfingers) I can field strip and put back together, blindfolded, in less than a minute.
I have a Ghost Ultimate trigger reset bar that helped a lot with my SR9's trigger; I haven't checked if it's compatible for the SR45, but I'd lay good odds on it being interchangeable between both models.
 
#16 ·
Good info from everyone on the SR45. It's on the list. My LGS had some but they sold out the first day. I'm sure Ruger is cranking them out as we speak. Rumor is right now only Stainless available here in the People's Republic which is OK. The Stainless SR40 looks pretty cool, so I'm sure the SR45 will as well.
 
#17 ·
cracked cam block sr45

I just purchased a sr45. After my second trip to the range I was cleaning it when I noticed a crack in the cam block where the take down pin sits! I have only used factory ammo,no+p ,abt. 300 rds. I love the pistol Knew I would. I will be calling Ruger Monday and see what they say. I own several SRs and a LC9 without a single problem, Hope they can send me a new cam block without my having to return the pistol. Would be a lot less down time!

Has anyone else experienced this problem? :(
 
#20 ·
I just ordered a two tone SR45 on Saturday since their warehouse was out of them... They told me eight weeks or less or more. But he felt that it would be less than eight weeks. I got mine for $469 at Turners Outdoorsman... If you're in HB, there's one on Brookhurst in Fountain Valley...
 
#21 · (Edited)
One of the gun shops I do business with, Sooner State Pawn, has seven NIB two-tone SR45s in stock. They're going for $399.99. I'm waiting for the all black version. I purchased my NIB Ruger SR1911 from them in 2011.

http://www.soonerstatepawn.com/pistols.html

I'm not sure about how or if he does online sales, but it would be worth contacting him. Ask for Tommy Frederick, the owner.

(405) 604-9651 or (405) 947-7296

Cheers!
 
#22 ·
Hay guys im looking at the BSR45 which is the all black. My local Scheels store says their distribitors don't have them in stock. Is this gun in such demand that no one has them or is it new enough that their just getting out?? Scheels told me when they do get them they'll sell for 449.00. Pat C
 
#26 ·
bought the first one in my area just because I liked the SR9 and Sr40 so much. 449.00 + tax, a little more than I paid for the other two, but these are trying times. the 45 has not disappointed. it is now in my top 4. along with the SR series is an xds I picked up along the way.
 
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