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Ruger American Compact 45ACP vs Ruger SR1911 Commander

Ruger American Compact 45ACP

Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP
vs

Ruger SR1911 Commander

SAO Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP, 9mm Luger

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
American Compact 45ACP 7.25 in 5.35 in 1.05 in 28.6 oz
SR1911 Commander 7.75 in 5.45 in 1.34 in 36.4 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
American Compact 45ACP 3.75 in Striker-Fired ruger.com
SR1911 Commander 4.25 in SAO ruger.com

Capacity

  45 ACP 45 ACP 9mm Luger
American Compact 45ACP 7 , 10 (+1) 7 , 10 (+1) -
SR1911 Commander 7 (+1) 7 (+1) 9 (+1)

Notes

Ruger SR1911 Commander

Also offered in lightweight model:

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