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Description:
The Ruger SR1911 (16707) is a limited-edition, full-size 1911 chambered in .45 ACP, built to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary and crafted for collectors and shooters who want a historically significant, engraved stainless 45 ACP 1911 with proven everyday performance. Production is limited to 1,776 units, making this one of the most collectible factory 1911 pistols Ruger has ever produced.
Key Features
Part number: 16707
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action: Single-action only
Capacity: 8 plus 1, includes one 8-round and one 7-round stainless steel magazine
Frame: Low-glare stainless steel, full Government size
Slide: Low-glare stainless steel with laser-engraved patriotic imagery commemorating the 250th Year of American Liberty
Grip panels: Custom engraved hardwood with intricate scrollwork
Sights: Drift-adjustable Novak 3-dot
Trigger: Lightweight aluminum skeletonized, crisp no-creep pull with positive reset
Hammer: Skeletonized
Firing pin: Titanium
Grip safety: Oversized beavertail
Thumb safety: Extended
Backstrap: Checkered flat mainspring housing
Ejection port: Oversized
Magazine release: Extended
Overall length: 8.67 inches
Width: 1.34 inches
Height: 5.45 inches
Weight: 39 oz.
Includes bushing wrench
Limited production: 1,776 units
Special Features
The slide features laser-engraved patriotic imagery and the inscription Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty, executed with the precision of Ruger's CNC machining process for crisp, permanent detail.
The custom engraved hardwood grip panels carry intricate scrollwork that mirrors the slide engraving, producing a cohesive, presentation-grade appearance across the entire pistol.
Production is strictly limited to 1,776 units, a number chosen to mark the year of American independence, which directly ties this pistol to its commemorative purpose and drives its long-term collectibility.
The titanium firing pin and skeletonized hammer reduce lock time compared to standard 1911 components, delivering faster ignition without requiring aftermarket parts.
The integral plunger tube for the slide stop and thumb safety is machined as part of the frame rather than staked, eliminating the loosening that affects traditionally staked tubes over high round counts.
The inspection port in the chamber area allows a quick visual or tactile chamber check without manipulating the slide, a practical addition to a pistol that doubles as a carry-capable collector piece.
The precision CNC-controlled machining process produces a slide-to-frame fit and slide travel that is tighter and smoother than what hand-fitting alone can consistently achieve at production scale.
Practical Benefits
The Government-size frame and 5-inch barrel give you the full sight radius and balance that serious .45 ACP shooters prefer for accuracy at distance, making this pistol equally capable at the range and on display.
The drift-adjustable Novak 3-dot sights let you zero the pistol to your preferred point of impact rather than accepting a fixed zero, which matters when you decide to shoot this one rather than store it.
The oversized beavertail grip safety and extended thumb safety give your hand a higher, more secure grip and faster, more positive manipulation than standard Government-spec controls.
Compatibility with most standard 1911 aftermarket parts means you can add components over time without hunting down model-specific hardware.
The stainless construction handles humidity and storage conditions better than blued carbon steel, protecting both the engraved detail and the underlying metal during long-term display or storage.
Whether you are building a serious commemorative collection, looking for a range-capable American heritage pistol, or searching for a gift for a shooter who values American history, your SR1911 (16707) delivers meaning and performance in equal measure.
The Ruger SR1911 (16707) in .45 ACP is a smart addition for the collector or shooter who wants a limited-production, engraved American 1911 that carries genuine historical significance and delivers full Government-size performance out of the box.