Ruger/TALO SR 1911 CCO. Perfect upgrade for a carry gun?

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I believe that to be true in many aspects of life, including and for many, especially their choice of carry gun. We all want something that is foremost reliable and accurate, but also easy to conceal and of a respectable caliber. That is the jumping off point, if you will. However, if we were to adhere to those criteria, we would all be carrying about the same gun. That is not in itself awful......well, yes, it is.

We, as firearm aficionados, pride ourselves on not only having all those bases covered, but also that the gun needs to be worth showing off. I believe I have been reviewing an example of such a pistol. The TALO edition Ruger SR1911 CCO. If you are unfamiliar with TALO distributors, in brief, they will design a special edition firearm, such as the Ruger SR 1911 CCO, and tailor it to meet the specific needs they identify. Using, for example, Ruger, they will commission a specific number of guns to be built to said specs and market them.

This CCO, standing for Concealed Carry Officers, consists of a lightweight aluminium OACP or Officers for short receiver with a Commander length slide and barrel being four and a quarter instead of the standard five-inch. It is based on the Ruger SR 1911, but Ruger does not offer a pistol configured in this manner. Keeping the black anodized aluminum receiver reduces the weight and size of the pistol, making it easier to carry and conceal than a full-size model with a steel receiver. In going with the Commander length barrel, you gain about three-quarters of an inch of barrel and slide based on the Ruger Officers and Commander specs. The longer barrel and slide give you a bit more sight radius and bullet velocity. This CCO-style pistol is a solid choice for a carry gun as outlined above.