The Ruger SR1911 Phoenix is a full-size .45 ACP 1911 from Ruger offered as a TALO exclusive (Ruger part no. 16708). It follows the classic single-action 1911 layout, with a 5-inch barrel and an eight-round magazine plus one in the chamber. Ruger builds the SR1911 with CNC-machined parts for a tight slide-to-frame fit and fits it with Novak 3-dot sights. The upgrades that matter in a working pistol are all here, including an oversized beavertail grip safety and an extended thumb safety. If you want a proven 1911 layout from a maker that stands behind it, this is the one to look at.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 ACP, the cartridge the 1911 was designed around and still the benchmark for the platform.
• Capacity is 8+1, the traditional single-stack count that keeps the grip slim.
• The barrel is 5 inches, the full-size Government proportion with a long sight radius.
• Overall length is 8.67 inches, standard for a full-size 1911.
• The sights are drift-adjustable Novak 3-dot, a durable low-profile pair that can be dialed in for windage.
• An extended thumb safety and slide stop lever make both controls easier to reach.
• An oversized beavertail grip safety gives positive function and reliability.
• The trigger is a skeletonized aluminum trigger with a crisp, creep-free pull and a quick reset.
• The skeletonized hammer and titanium firing pin reduce lock time for faster, more consistent ignition.
• Rifling is six grooves with a 1:16 right-hand twist, the standard choice for .45 ACP accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber and capacity does it have? It is chambered in .45 ACP and holds eight rounds in the magazine plus one in the chamber.

What sights does it have? It has drift-adjustable Novak 3-dot sights, which can be moved in the dovetail to adjust windage.

Does it have a thumb safety? Yes. It has the classic 1911 fire control with an extended thumb safety and an oversized beavertail grip safety.

Buy the Ruger SR1911 Phoenix .45 ACP Pistol, TALO Exclusive, 8-Round

A 1911 earns its reputation on fit, trigger and controls, and Ruger’s SR1911 gets all three right at a sensible level. Order the Phoenix from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto handguns while you are here.