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The latest from the Ruger Custom Shop is the Doug Koenig SR1911 Competition pistol chambered in .45 Auto. The new model shares the same retail price as the 9mm version: $2,499.
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Each slide and frame are hand fitted, and the competition barrel sports a polished throat, fitted barrel lug and target crown. The Custom Shop SR1911 is assembled with high-quality components, including the Koenig Shooting Sports low-mass hammer and competition sear, flat-faced match trigger shoe, precision-machined Cylinder & Slide disconnector, forged slide stop, integral plunger tube and hand-tuned sear spring.
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The stainless steel frame's black nitride finish contrasts with the two-tone, hand-polished, stainless and black nitrided slide with distinct Ruger Custom Shop markings, along with textured G10 grips.
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"I am excited about this addition to our Custom Shop lineup," says Team Ruger Captain Doug Koenig, adding, "Just like its 9mm Luger counterpart, this .45 Auto model is full of industry-leading features and fully machined, hand-fitted parts. A must-have for all 1911 aficionados! I cannot wait to hit the competition circuit with it."
This pistol ships in a waterproof hard case. One 8-round magazine and also a 7-round competition mag are included in the box. A Ruger Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity, challenge coin, cleaning cloth, gun peg and decal complete the package. Learn more at Ruger.com.
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