In addition to these two safeties, the Ruger SR1911 also has a sear disconnect, slide stop and half-cock position.

To improve quality, the stainless steel barrel and bushings are all produced from the same bar stock and on the same machine.

Features such as an oversized ejection port and an extended magazine release enhance the performance of the weapon as well.

After the gun is fired, the recoil energy sends the slide rearward slightly.

The slide stops and is then propelled forward by a spring to strip a fresh cartridge from the magazine and feed it into the firing chamber.