Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander .45 ACP, 4.25 in, Two-Tone, Novak-Style Sights, Model 06711 (SR1911CMD-A), 2015, With orig box
The Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander offers a classic Commander-length 4.25-inch barrel paired with a durable two-tone finish and an aluminum alloy frame to cut weight. This Series 70 architecture pistol features a titanium firing pin, a polished titanium feed-ramp insert, and a matched barrel and bushing machined from the same bar of steel. It comes with two Ruger factory 8-round magazines, two unmarked 7-round magazines, the manual, a Ruger soft case, the original Ruger factory box, and the factory fired-case envelope dated 2015/04/14.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: Minor handling marks from previous use are present. Please refer to the photos for a detailed view.
What’s Included
- Ruger zippered soft pistol case
- Ruger SR1911 instruction manual with Lightweight Commander insert
- Factory fired-case envelope (dated 2015/04/14)
- 2x 8-round Ruger factory steel magazines (unmarked black polymer baseplates/bumpers)
- 2x 7-round unmarked steel magazines (flush floorplates; no Ruger logo)
- Original Ruger factory box
This Lightweight Commander configuration balances a satin stainless slide over a black anodized aluminum alloy frame for a practical two-tone finish. Checkered hardwood double-diamond grips with Ruger medallions provide a secure hold, while rear slide serrations and a lowered/flared ejection port support efficient manipulation and ejection.
The pistol follows Series 70 architecture and uses a titanium firing pin with a heavy firing-pin spring. Safety features include a left-side extended manual thumb safety, grip safety, and a half-cock notch. The skeletonized trigger and hammer complete the package with a crisp, familiar 1911 interface.
Ruger equips this model with fixed Novak LoMount-style sights with dovetailed front and rear. The Commander-length 4.25-inch barrel runs a 1:16 right-hand twist with 6-groove rifling, and the GI-style recoil spring plug maintains a traditional setup.
Engineering touches tailored for the alloy frame include an integral plunger tube and a polished titanium feed-ramp insert. The barrel and bushing are matched and machined from a single bar, emphasizing precise fit. Markings observed include "Ruger Made in USA," "45 AUTO" on the barrel hood, "Prescott AZ," "Ruger SR1911," and the Ruger phoenix logo.