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Ruger SR1911 CommandervsSmith & Wesson Model 317

Ruger SR1911 Commander facing right

RugerSR1911 Commander

SAO Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP, 9mm Luger
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Smith & Wesson Model 317 facing left

Smith & WessonModel 317

DA/SA J-Frame Revolver Chambered in 22 LR

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
SR1911 Commander7.75 in5.45 in1.34 in36.4 oz
Model 3177.19 in5 in1.3 in11.8 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
SR1911 Commander4.25 inSAOruger.com
Model 3173 inDA/SAsmith-wesson.com

Notes

Ruger SR1911 Commander

Also offered in lightweight model:

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