New Ruger .45

[BRASMAN]

I have never thought of this before but could the New Ruger or any Ruger .45 for that matter be converted to .45super? Has any one ever heard of this being done?

[CZ57]

Brasman: This is my oppinion based on shooting my P-345. The recoil/stress reduction system in this pistol probably makes it capable of handling hot loads better than any .45 ACP I have ever seen, including the H&K. I have already fired about 150 +P 185 gr. loads and the Ruger loves 'em. The only problems I have encountered was when working up loads from start charges that don't generate enough slide momentum. I really don't believe you have to do anything to the pistol for sustained use of +P and to go to .45 Super, it could be as simple as going to a heavier recoil spring. After firing rounds and studying the lockup system of this pistol, it seems to me to be a natural for the 10mm. Ruger is not reel keen on making .40 S&W pistols and has never made one on a polymer frame. I'm speculating, but I see a Ruger 10mm coming our way in this pistol. Think how many they would sell at $375-425 per copy!

[BRASMAN]

Thanks for the info. It would be nice to see another 10mm pistol under $500.

[mbott]

Quote:Ruger is not reel keen on making .40 S&W pistols ...

That's the truth.  They go so far as not even marking their .40s as .40 S&W. but if I remember correctly, they mark the P94 as .40 ACP.

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Mike

[mbott]

Oops, it;s not .40 ACP but .40 Auto.

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Mike

[BRASMAN]

I was out doing some early scouting for CHRISTmas shopping for my boys and I looked at the new Ruger .45 and I have to tell you it was impresive. The only thing I guess I could gripe about was the very stiff double action trigger pull but I am sure that can be worked on. It is one comfortable pistol and feels nothing like the previous pistols in that series to me. It almost looked like the mag used 1911 followers. We even got out a 1911 mag and compared it and the feed lips and follower looked identical. We also compaired the width to a SIG and it was hardly any wider if it even was. For the money it was one nice piece. I am tempted again but have several options still bouncing around. I would like to get something that could use .45 witness or 1911 mags but it may not be that big of a deal. I like that Ruger. If it had a 10rd mag it would win hands down.

[mbott]

I've never had a problem with any of my Ruger 45s and I've had three and still have two.  The KP345PR with a M-6 unit attached is my current night stand gun.  

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Mike

[BRASMAN]

Can you use the mags from the other Ruger .45s in it or make them work. I am on the verge of getting one now.

[mbott]

The P90, P97 and KP345 all share the same magazine. I own both the P97 and the KP345.

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Mike

[BRASMAN]

That is excellent to know! Who makes the best after market 10-15rd mags for them or are all of them junkola? This gets me close and closer to one.

[mbott]

That I cannot answer as I don't have any extended mags for them: just the 8 rounders they come with.

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Mike

[BRASMAN]

I saw some in sportsmans or cheaper than dirt. I figure if you put some good springs in them it should help.