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Posted By: Steelhead Ruger SR9 - 07/28/14
I like the feel, have never shot one nor know anyone that has one.

So for those that have them, how do you like?

Thanks
Posted By: Waders Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/28/14
I shot one once.

I have small hands and liked the way it fit my hand. It was surprising that a pistol with a 17 rd magazine would fit that well. The gun fed/functioned well--I shot a grand total of two magazines worth of ammo, but the owner said he was having zero issues with it. I shot it no better, no worse than any other pistol of that relative size and weight. Frankly, I liked it.

The only negatives for me were the tiny little safety was weird and not easy to move to the 'fire' position; and the Loaded Chamber Indicator and the Magazine Disconnect. I'm not a fan of either.

I'm sure someone who actually owns one will be along in a moment to give you an in-depth review, but I thought I'd toss out my impressions.
Posted By: NTG Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/28/14
I like the ones that I've handled/shot. They're pretty good in my experience. I've only shot the SR9c, but would not hesitate to own either.
Posted By: tjm10025 Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/28/14

A friend of mine has one. He shoots it very well. I've shot it once, and I thought it was pretty nice.

He's never had reliability problems with it, but this is only a sample of one. I've never come across another.
Posted By: MontanaMan Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/28/14
I don't have one; too much other stuff, but I've shot them & they are very good.

I think the trigger is better than most stock Glocks but Glock has the advantage of lots of aftermarket parts.

If you don't intend to fiddle with it & are happy with it as stock, I think it's a very nice piece.

MM
Posted By: Steelhead Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/28/14
Stock works for me, I just wanna sling 9's.
Posted By: GunGeek Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/28/14
BIL has one in .40 (SR40), I've shot it a few times; I like it. Ergonomically Ruger has come from the back of the pack right up to the front. There are very few pistols that feel better in the hand than the current crop of Ruger polymer framed pistols.

Of the polymer framed .40's I find the Ruger to be the easiest recoil wise, just seems to settle into the hand a tad better than the rest; but that's just completely subjective.

I personally like the option of having the thumb safety on a trigger cocking pistol. Just makes re-holstering a bit safer. Flick the safety on while re-holstering, and when it's firmly into the holster you can either flick it off or just keep it on; whatever tickles your fancy.

My brother in law's is quite accurate, but as expected the trigger could be better. All in all I think it's a very good pistol when you consider how little it costs.
Posted By: SLM Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/29/14
I really like my SR9C.
Posted By: chlinstructor Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/29/14
Bought a SR9C for my Mom, and it's a great little gun! As reliable as any Glock I've ever owned, and a smaller less blockier grip.
I've also recommended the SR9 to several of my CHL students that have smaller hands, and they all seem to like them just fine.

For a 9mm, at a real decent price, and its built like a tank just like any Ruger, with the great Ruger Warranty & Customer Service, I just don't think you can go wrong.
If it was the only handgun I had, I wouldn't hesitate at all to carry it for personal protection. Great little all around 9mm, IMO.
Posted By: MojoHand Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/29/14
Scott,

I've got the SR9C and love it. I have rather large hands but my SIG 220 with Hogues just printed through my clothing more than I liked.

Read a lot of positive reviews on the Ruger and decided to take the plunge. Got rid of the stupid disconnect and polished what I could and, personally, think the trigger is one of the best in the striker category. Mine is quite accurate, as well.

I liked the fact that it came with a 10 and 17 rd mag. I can carry the ten in the gun and it's really easy to hide and have the 17 in a pocket for backup (actually bought another 17 for a spare).

Shot my buddy's Kahr the other day and I like my Ruger FAAR better. I really don't think you would be disappointed in the SR.

Also, I have had ZERO malfunctions in about 500 rds, so far. Not a lot, to be truthful, but promising. And yeah, 9 mil is plentiful and pretty cheap around here now...
Posted By: bhemry Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/29/14
I've had one almost 2 years. Flawless performance for the 500+ rounds I've put through it. I like the feel with the reversible backstrap flat side out. Rear sight adjustable for elevation, which is nice. The trigger improved considerably once I removed the magazine disconnect. Ruger made it so you could pull it out and reinstall it later if you so choose.
Posted By: klondike_mike Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/30/14
I've got one and after a few early teething problems it has worked out well. Like others here I was impressed with the ergonomics and how comfortable it fit my hand. The early issues were fail to feed problems that cleared up when I removed the loaded chamber indicator and fitted the Galloway fill plug. Also the magazine disconnect is easily well, disconnected and that seemed to help the feeding issues as well. I'm still not thrilled with the accuracy but it is certainly acceptable.
Posted By: Mannlicher Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/30/14
Magazine disconnect would be a deal killer for me.
Posted By: ready_on_the_right Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/31/14
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Mike
Posted By: liliysdad Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/31/14
I have handled a few, and shot a couple. They seem to be OK, but they get lost in the market. They dont offer anything that the Glock, M&P, or any of a number of polymer framed striker fired guns dont.
Posted By: JOG Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/31/14
Originally Posted by Steelhead
Stock works for me, I just wanna sling 9's.


The SR9 would probably make a suitable carry/truck gun, but if "wanna sling 9's" means what I think it does I'd opt for a more interesting pistol.

I wouldn't choose a Mossberg if a I wanted to sling .223's.
Posted By: Paul39 Re: Ruger SR9 - 07/31/14
I bought one because I thought I'd like having real safety, unlike the Glock, but I never got used to it, so I bought another G19. His and hers.

No real issues with the Ruger, just like the feel of the G19 better, so I sold the SR9c

I'm mostly a rifle guy, to me a handgun is just a defense tool.

Paul
Posted By: Cariboujack Re: Ruger SR9 - 08/04/14
I've got the SR9 and SR9c like them both. I just disregard the safety and don't worry about it. It points very naturally for me. I love the grip. Price is reasonable. Disconnect is not an issue if you don't like it remove it. Mine has run flawlessly with almost 1000 rounds. Not a hickup from the first. Front sight is very visible for me and quick to find. I don't see how you can go wrong.
Posted By: Technoman26 Re: Ruger SR9 - 08/04/14
Originally Posted by Cariboujack
I've got the SR9 and SR9c like them both. I just disregard the safety and don't worry about it. It points very naturally for me. I love the grip. Price is reasonable. Disconnect is not an issue if you don't like it remove it. Mine has run flawlessly with almost 1000 rounds. Not a hickup from the first. Front sight is very visible for me and quick to find. I don't see how you can go wrong.


Second that, only my SR9c now going about 3.5k flawless rounds. At one time or another I've had the SR9, SR9c, SR40c and the SR45. The only trouble I had with any was the SR45 didn't feed cheap ball ammo very well. But the SR9 and SR9c have and continue to run w/o issues.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy another and in fact am currently keeping my eyes open for another reasonably priced full size SR9. Shouldn't have sold the one I had...
Posted By: ColdCase1984 Re: Ruger SR9 - 08/05/14
Had one in for an article right after they came out, ran it till it got so gummed up it cycled slow for the story. It got recalled after I wrote the article, so I sent it back and told them to keep it.

They sent it back and gave me the industry price, so bought it for my youngest son. He promptly stripped it to component level & Kryloned the frame FDE.

Bought him five more mags, and a De Santis holster. He's happy as a clam. Knocks 6x6 plates over w it @ 50 yards on demand.
Posted By: achadwick Re: Ruger SR9 - 08/07/14
I have an SR9 and like it. The sights work for me and it's accurate. However, the loaded round indicator is ridiculous. YMMV
Posted By: Paul39 Re: Ruger SR9 - 08/07/14
At least with the one holster I tried, the indicator kept the gun from going all the way in. Seemed like the holster was designed with an empty gun.

Both holster and gun have gone down the road.

Paul
Posted By: keith Re: Ruger SR9 - 08/07/14
I have had two, no problems with either. I bought one used. Someone had shot +P+ loads in it and broke the extractor. I sent it back to Ruger and they replaced everything including the barrel.

Check out this site for upgrades on trigger parts and extra strong spring.


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