S INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR STAINLESS STEEL CALIBER .45 Auto RUGER SR1911 ® TM MANUAL SAFETY MODEL PISTOL ! READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM © 2011 Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. For Product Service on This Model Please Call: (928) 778-6555 (See p.
State-By-State Warnings Certain states require by law that their own specified warning notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be sold in these states, we include the following: California: ! WARNING ! ADVERTENCIA “A los niños los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer funcionar.
Maine: “ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE TRIGGER LOCKS.” Maryland: “WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause death or serious injury.
New Jersey: “IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.” New York City: “THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARM STORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
WHY ARE WE INCLUDING A FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE WITH EVERY RUGER PISTOL AND REVOLVER? Certain states and jurisdictions require that all newly manufactured pistols and revolvers must be accompanied by a cartridge case, which has been test fired from that gun at the factory. The case must be placed in a sealed container bearing certain information concerning this test cartridge.
Use the Correct Lock: While the basic locking device is substantially similar for all Ruger® firearms, due to the different shapes of the many Ruger® firearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices. The lock with a 5” shackle is for use with RUGER® SR1911 Manual Safety Model Pistol. It is very important to use the correct locking device! TM To Install the Factory-Supplied Locking Device: 1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the trigger guard at all times! 2.
FIREARMS SAFETY - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your RUGER® SR1911TM properly. Please contact us if you have any questions. Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc. with live ammunition.
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: ! Locking Devices Alterations Manual Safety Safety Ammunition Lead Exposure Slide Retraction Firing 5 8 12 12 13 13 16 16 Handling Unloading Malfunctions Disassembly Lubrication Storage Shipping Parts Purchasers 18 21 23 24 31 32 33 35 OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL. FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
Positive extraction is facilitated by an improved internal extractor. The plunger tube for slide stop and thumb safety is integral to the frame, not staked as in many 1911 versions, and will never come loose. The swedged link pin will also not come loose or come out. There are three hammer positions on your RUGER® SR1911TM pistol: AT REST (fully forward), FULLY COCKED (fully rearward) and HALF-COCKED position. AT REST (fully forward) position is when the face of the hammer is resting on the firing pin.
NOMENCLATURE Extended manual Thumb Safety. Dovetailed, 3-dot Sight System features a standard front sight and Novak lo-mount carry rear sight. Safety Engagement Notch. Grip Safety. Stainless steel Frame is blasted for low-glare finish. Slide Stop holds the slide open and is activated automatically when last shot is fired (if magazine is in pistol), or can be manually operated. Trigger Guard. Magazine Catch permits positive retention and quick removal of magazine.
Action: The action of the RUGER® SR1911TM pistol is of the U.S. M1911 type that utilizes a tilting barrel design in which the barrel and slide are locked together at the moment of firing. After firing, the barrel and slide recoil to the rear a short distance while still locked together. After this initial movement, the barrel is cammed downward from its locked position, permitting full recoil of the slide and the extraction and ejection of the spent cartridge case.
OPERATION OF MANUAL SAFETY The model you have selected is equipped with a manual thumb safety on the left side of the pistol. It is important to familiarize yourself with the manual safety lever on your pistol.
AMMUNITION The RUGER® SR1911TM pistols are chambered for the .45 Auto cartridges. Do not attempt to load any other cartridges into the magazine or chamber of the pistol. The SR1911TM pistols are compatible with all factory ammunition of the correct caliber loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including high-velocity and hollow-point loads, loaded in brass, aluminum, or steel cartridge cases. No .45 Auto ammunition manufactured in accordance with NATO, U.S.
INSPECTING YOUR PISTOL It is important to inspect your pistol periodically to verify that it is in good operational condition and is functioning correctly. To do this: 1. Always start by verifying that the pistol is completely unloaded. Begin by grasping the pistol normally, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, your finger off the trigger, and your fingers outside the trigger guard. 2. If the gun is cocked, depress the manual safety lever to ensure that it is disengaged. (See Figure 3, p. 12). 3.
TO LOAD AND FIRE Practice this important aspect of safe gun handling with an unloaded pistol until you can perform each of the steps described below with skill and confidence. But before you do anything with the pistol, first read completely through this manual. 1. Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. (See “The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling,” page 39.) 2. Press the magazine catch inward from the left side and remove the magazine from the frame.
! WARNING - SLIDE RETRACTION The slide should always be pulled rearward (“retracted”) by pulling the rear portion of the slide in the vicinity of the serrations. Always keep fingers away from trigger! Never put any part of your hands or body over the muzzle while retracting the slide for loading, unloading, inspection, or clearing a malfunction. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM MUZZLE AND FINGER OFF TRIGGER 6.
9. Immediately following the firing of a shot, and if a subsequent shot is not to be fired at once, put the safety in its “safe” position (manual safety lever fully upward) while the pistol is still pointing in a safe direction downrange. 10. When the last cartridge loaded into the pistol has been fired, the magazine follower presses the slide stop upward to engage the slide automatically holding the action open.
DRY FIRING Going through the actions of cocking, aiming and pulling the trigger on an unloaded gun is known as “dry firing.” It can be useful to learn the “feel” of your pistol. Be certain that the pistol is fully unloaded (both the chamber and magazine are empty) and that the pistol is pointing in a safe direction even when you are practicing dry firing. The RUGER® SR1911TM pistols can be dry-fired without damage to the firing pin or other components.
TO UNCOCK (DECOCK) THE PISTOL WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP THE PISTOL POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION WITH YOUR FINGER OFF OF THE TRIGGER AND OUTSIDE THE TRIGGER GUARD. WARNING: YOU MUST BE CERTAIN THAT THE CHAMBER IS UNLOADED. FAILURE TO VERIFY THE CHAMBER IS UNLOADED COULD RESULT IN THE PISTOL ACCIDENTALLY FIRING IF THE HAMMER SLIPS DURING DECOCKING. If you decide not to fire and your handgun is in the fully cocked position, you must follow these instructions to safely decock your handgun. 1.
7. Pull the trigger to the rear and hold it while lowering the hammer to the forward position with your thumb and then release the trigger. (See Figure 11.) Figure 11 CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE 1 SAFETY “ON” 4 5 3 2 TO UNLOAD WARNING: This sequence must be followed exactly as outlined. Failure to do so can result in the chamber being unintentionally loaded with a live cartridge! 1.
3. Place the safety lever into the down or “fire” position. 4. With the muzzle of the pistol pointing in a safe direction, and fingers outside of the trigger guard, hold the pistol firmly and grasp the slide. Retract the slide to its rearmost position briskly to extract and eject any chambered cartridge. Always double check visually that the chamber, breech-face, and the interior of the frame are clear of any live rounds.
TO RELOAD THE PISTOL 1. Firing all cartridges in the magazine and the chamber will cause the slide to automatically lock open. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction. Press on the magazine catch with the thumb or forefinger. The magazine will fall free of the pistol of its own weight if the slide is locked open. To avoid the possibility of damage to the magazine, do not let it fall to the ground unless rapid reloading is absolutely necessary. 2. Insert a loaded magazine.
! WARNING - MALFUNCTIONS Any autoloading pistol may occasionally malfunction. If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or binds when being chambered, do not attempt to force it into the chamber by pushing or striking the slide. Carefully remove it. Most failures of a cartridge to feed or to chamber properly are caused by a damaged magazine, incorrect gun handling, insufficient lubrication, or improper ammunition.
a. Thoroughly clean the pistol, paying particular attention to the removal of accumulated grease and dirt. Use a bristle brush and solvent to remove grease and fouling from the breech-face, extractor, chamber, and feed ramp area immediately behind the chamber. b. Check to be sure that the magazine spring firmly returns the magazine follower to the top of the magazine. c. Check the magazine lips to be certain that they are free of nicks and burrs and that they are not deformed or cracked. d.
4. Firmly grasp the pistol as shown in Figure 12, use the wrench provided and depress the recoil spring retainer. Figure 12 WARNING: THE RECOIL SPRING IS UNDER PRESSURE. YOU MUST CONTROL THE SPRING AND PLUNGER TO PREVENT IT FROM FLYING OUT AND CAUSING INJURY. Turn the wrench and barrel bushing clockwise, approximately ¼ turn until the recoil spring plug and recoil spring are free. 5. Pull out the recoil retainer and spring (see Figure 13). 6. Fully cock the hammer. 7.
9. Position your hands so that the grip safety is not activated and move the slide forward off of the frame. (See Figure 16.) Figure 16 Figure 17 10. Turn the slide bottom up and remove the recoil spring guide rod. Move the guide rod upwards away from the barrel towards the rear of the slide. Rotate the barrel link into the up position to give the guide rod adequate clearance for removal. (See Figure 17.) Figure 18 11.
12. Rotate the barrel link to the forward position and remove the barrel through the front of the slide. (See Figure 19.) Figure 19 13. Figure 20 shows the parts you will have after field stripping. Figure 20 ! DO NOT DRY FIRE YOUR RUGER® SR1911TM PISTOL WHILE THE SLIDE IS REMOVED. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE HAMMER OR OTHER INTERNAL PARTS. DO NOT ALTER, MODIFY OR REPLACE ANY OF THE PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM UNLESS, THE MODIFICATION IS PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH, USING GENUINE RUGER PARTS.
NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR HANDGUN BEYOND THE FIELD STRIPPING PROCESS OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL. NEVER MANIPULATE ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCTED TO DO IN THIS MANUAL SINCE THIS MAY AFFECT THE RELIABILITY, FUNCTIONING AND SAFETY OF YOUR HANDGUN. ! OTHER BRAND PARTS MUST NEVER BE USED IN YOUR RUGER® SR1911TM EVEN THOUGH THE PARTS MAY APPER TO BE SIMILAR.
4. Insert the recoil spring guide rod into the recoil spring housing from the rear of the slide. See Figure 23. 5. Align the slide with the rails on the frame and gently push the slide onto the frame as shown in Figure 24. Do not squeeze the grip safety while putting the slide back onto the frame. Figure 24 Figure 23 6. Move the slide and barrel rearward together until the barrel link hole is aligned with the slide stop hole.
Use the barrel bushing wrench or your fingers and turn the bushing counterclockwise (see Figure 28) until the recoil spring plug locks into place. (See Figure 29.) Figure 28 Figure 29 MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE Check the magazine frequently. The magazine follower must move freely and have adequate tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding position. The magazine lips should be clean and free of cracks, dents, or nicks, so that cartridges are held in their proper feeding position.
CARE AND CLEANING Make Sure Gun Is Unloaded! BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE PISTOL AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN NO CARTRIDGES. (See “Warning - Unloading,” p. 21.) At regular intervals, or whenever the pistol has been exposed to sand, dust, extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse conditions, disassemble, clean, and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is essential to the reliable functioning of any firearm. To clean the pistol, proceed as follows: 1.
STORAGE GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED! USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE PISTOL TO RENDER IT INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE. (SEE PAGE 5) Do not keep your pistol in a leather, fabric or canvas holster when it is stored. These materials attract moisture, even though the holster may appear to be perfectly dry. Sturm, Ruger also offers gun safes for sale as a means to secure more than one firearm. Please call the Heritage Safe Company at 1-800-515-7233 for details and ordering information.
REAR SIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS UNLOADED BEFORE ADJUSTING YOUR SIGHTS. AT ALL TIMES YOU SHOULD FOLLOW THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE GUN HANDLING. The RUGER® SR1911TM Pistols are equipped with a rear sight which is adjustable for windage only. To adjust where the group prints, loosen the setscrew in the rear sight using a properly sized Allen Wrench. Move the rear sight in the direction you wish the group to move on the target.
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR RUGER® SR1911TM pistols returned to the factory for service or repair should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department, 200 Ruger Road, Prescott, AZ 86301-6181. Telephone (928)778-6555. Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.
! WARNING - PARTS PURCHASERS It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from the factory are correctly fitted and installed. Firearms are complicated mechanisms and IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. The purchaser and installer of parts must accept full responsibility for the correct adjustment and functioning of the pistol after such installation.
RUGER® SR1911 TM PARTS LIST Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING (See Exploded View on Page 38) Key No.
Key No. 43 44 45 46 47 48 Part Name Sear Spring Grip Screw Bushing Grip Screw Grip, Left Grip, Right Barrel Bushing Wrench Magazine Assembly, 7-rd Part No.
RUGER® SR1911 TM EXPLODED VIEW 38
THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET BEFORE YOU SHOOT. Don’t shoot unless you know exactly where your bullet is going to strike. Be sure of the bullet stop behind your target, even when dry-firing with an unloaded gun. If you are in the field hunting, do not fire at a movement or noise. Take the time to be absolutely certain of your target before you pull the trigger. 6. WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTORS WHEN YOU SHOOT.
, 8. DON T SHOOT AT A HARD SURFACE, OR AT WATER. Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity. 9. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. Firearms should always be unloaded before being moved or placed in a vehicle. A suitable carrying case or scabbard should be used to carry an unloaded firearm to and from the shooting area. 10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEN SHOOTING. Don’t drink until the day’s shooting is over.
A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In January, 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .
WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a “full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
