New to handguns/CCW; question

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I have had rifles and shotguns my whole life. I recently purchased a Ruger SR9 as my first handgun that I plan using my new CCW with.

I have a shoulder strap and an open Blackhawk hard plastic (w/trigger cover) holster. I have not carried it outside of my home yet as I want to first know the firearm inside and out.

Once I eventually do carry, do you guys suggest carrying it in C-1 or C-3? This model has an external safety and the trigger will be covered when holstered. However, something makes me a bit uneasy about C-1 -- What are the chances to a discharge without the trigger being pulled?

I think I'd go with C-3 just to be cautious as I take safety very seriously.

I just want a feel for what you guys suggest.

Thanks.
 
IMHO. The SR9 is a striker fired pistol which means it is entirely safe to carry with a round in the chamber and the safety off as it is the pulling of the trigger that completes the cocking cycle. Just check the serial number and trigger group as those with a serial number under 330-3000 needed a retrofit to fix an issue with the trigger. If it has been retrofitted the trigger group will appear to be similiar to a Glcok trigger with the little bar that must be depressed.
 
I don't use buzzwords like "Condition-1" or "C-3" or whatever. But...

Carry it loaded. With one in the chamber. You are nowhere near fast enough or slick enough to draw your firearm and then rack the slide when some bad guy has the drop on you.

Not sure what you're afraid of. The SR9 has an external safety AND a trigger safety. (If it does not have a trigger safety, there is a recall, and you'll need to see this link.)

Ruger - SR9® Product Safety Warning and Recall Notice

I recommend strong side belt or in-waistband carry, rather than shoulder rig. That way you're not sweeping 90 degrees worth of people and property when you draw.
 
cgiven1 said:
IMHO. The SR9 is a striker fired pistol which means it is entirely safe to carry with a round in the chamber and the safety off as it is the pulling of the trigger that completes the cocking cycle.
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This may be a totally dumb question, but why is a striker fired pistol more safe to carry with a round in the chamber?

Also, it's a newer trigger.
 
I think what he is saying is that the striker fired is more of a safe action trigger/almost a double action trigger. It takes more pull than a single action. Making it safer to carry with the safety off. As far as C1 vs C3 (agree with phillip that the term does not necessarily fit here)...but from the aspect of carrying with one in the chamber or not (where only 1 action is needed to fire instead of 2-3 actions), my suggestion will always be C1, one in the chamber.
 
If your gun will go off without the trigger being pulled it shouldn't be carried in an way shape or form.

A modern striker fired gun is no different from from one with a hammer. The trigger must be pulled for the round to fire. There are other features or issues that could be discussed, but when it comes to having a round in the chamber or not the guns are the same.


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Ok, so a striker is ONLY pulled back (like a hammer) if the trigger is pulled...then when the trigger "breaks" the striker is released forward?

I was concerned as if the striker was pulled back once cocked and it just needed to be snapped forward to shoot.
 
Personally I would reco cocked and locked. Safety on unless you are headed for trouble newbie.
 
AdBro said:
Ok, so a striker is ONLY pulled back (like a hammer) if the trigger is pulled...then when the trigger "breaks" the striker is released forward?

I was concerned as if the striker was pulled back once cocked and it just needed to be snapped forward to shoot.
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No, the striker is pulled back when you load a round in the chamber.
 
Ok, so why was this said:

"The SR9 is a striker fired pistol which means it is entirely safe to carry with a round in the chamber and the safety off as it is the pulling of the trigger that completes the cocking cycle."
 
AdBro said:
Ok, so why was this said:

"The SR9 is a striker fired pistol which means it is entirely safe to carry with a round in the chamber and the safety off as it is the pulling of the trigger that completes the cocking cycle."
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There are internal safety's. But once you load a round into the chamber, the striker is "cocked"
 
BassNut said:
There are internal safety's. But once you load a round into the chamber, the striker is "cocked"
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Here you go. I researched your gun for you. Google is your friend.

The SR9 is the first large-caliber striker fired pistol designed and manufactured by Sturm Ruger.[3] Similar to Glock's "safe action", the striker fired SR9 features a pre-set trigger. With this type of action, the striker is partially cocked when the slide is cycled, then is fully cocked and released when the trigger is pulled.[3] Due to safety concerns, the moderately long and heavy trigger pull of this type is seen as ideal for law enforcement and self-defensive applications.[3] The SR9 and SR9c have an identical trigger group. Gunblast rated both the SR9 and SR9c examples it tested with a factory trigger rearward travel at 9.5 mm (0.37 in). Gunblast rated its SR9 example with and trigger pull of 30 N (6.7 lbf), and Gunblast rated its SR9c example with a trigger pull of 23 N (5.2 lbf). Gunblasts SR40 example was rated with a trigger pull of 29.5 N (6.6 lbf). The difference in trigger-pull is due to variances between individual guns not due to a change in specs by Ruger between the models.[6][7][8] The trigger travel is 7.8 mm (0.31 in).
 
And here is some more info for you:


The SR9 boasts multiple safety devices such an ambidextrous manual thumb safety and magazine release, a loaded chamber indicator, a visual and tactile cocked-striker indicator, and a firing pin block safety which prevents the pistol from firing if it is accidentally dropped. The SR9 also features a magazine disconnector.[1][2][3] The Ruger SR9 can safely be dry fired with an empty magazine in the pistol. A Ruger-issued warning states that, due to the disconnector, dry firing the pistol without the magazine inserted will cause unnecessary wear to the striker block,[3] but published firearms industry information notes that the SR9's disconnect can be deactivated simply by removing some of the disconnector linkage.[2]
The SR9’s open iron sights are of the three-dot enhanced contrast variety, and offer drift adjustment on both front and rear blades for windage, as well as rear-sight adjustment for elevation.[1][2][3]
 
I carry my SR9 with one in the chamber, safety on. Practice drawing and sweeping the safety off and once your comfortable with your draw your ready to carry it cocked and locked.
Remember this one thing. The SR series has a magazine safety so be sure to have the magazine fully seated.
I have removed mine since most semi auto failures are magazine related and I would rather have 1 shot than none. You can check out the youtube videos if you decide to remove it on your SR9, it's a piece of cake to do.
 
@bassnut - okay thanks. I didn't know about the firing pin block.

@Capt Cook - How do you like the SR9 overall? I still haven't even had a chance to shoot mine. Any problems? Anything you particularly like?
 
For a little comparison:

My Smith & Wesson M&P 45 is also a striker-fired pistol. However, unlike the SR9, it has only the trigger-mounted safety switch. (No external safety by the slide.) So unholstering to firing is done with one swift step.

How do I carry it? Loaded. With a round in the chamber.

How many negligent discharge incidents? Zero.
 
Capt Cook said:
I carry my SR9 with one in the chamber, safety on. Practice drawing and sweeping the safety off and once your comfortable with your draw your ready to carry it cocked and locked.
Remember this one thing. The SR series has a magazine safety so be sure to have the magazine fully seated.
I have removed mine since most semi auto failures are magazine related and I would rather have 1 shot than none. You can check out the youtube videos if you decide to remove it on your SR9, it's a piece of cake to do.
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how do you like the SR9?
 
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