Ruger SR9c?

[CCW-Ohio]

These seem to be in short supply here in Buckeye Country. I'd like to know what y'all think about this weapon.

I did find one at GM recently. They said they were selling for $500. How's that tracking with the rest of the midwest?

 

[mark5019]

i have mine just over 1 month. here in ga its been a great every day carry.
had 1 round not eject on 1st time shooting, 400 rounds later and that was the only prob

 

[THE DUKE OF ESSEX]

500.00 is too much, I passed one up that was N.I.B. for 350.00 in Walbridge, Oh.

 

[SpaceFrank]

In Texas, Academy is selling them for $449 with a 10-round flush-fit mag and a full 17-round mag with a grip extension.

Looks like a really nice carry piece, just no second-strike if that matters to you. Not a big deal IMO as Glock and XD are the same way. The only thing that seems odd to me is that the small magazine only holds 10 rounds. It seems like it should hold a couple more, as it's not that much smaller than the full-size SR9 17-rd mag.

 

[CCW-Ohio]

Second Strike?

In Texas, Academy is selling them for $449 with a 10-round flush-fit mag and a full 17-round mag with a grip extension.

Looks like a really nice carry piece, just no second-strike if that matters to you. Not a big deal IMO as Glock and XD are the same way. The only thing that seems odd to me is that the small magazine only holds 10 rounds. It seems like it should hold a couple more, as it's not that much smaller than the full-size SR9 17-rd mag.

I'm here for the educational opportunities (and they promised donuts). What is second strike? Do you mean that you cannot recock a hammer and pull the trigger the second time on a round???

 

[Glockster20]

These seem to be in short supply here in Buckeye Country. I'd like to know what y'all think about this weapon.

I did find one at GM recently. They said they were selling for $500. How's that tracking with the rest of the midwest?

If you are going to spend that kind of money on a striker fired pistol, why not get a 3rd generation Glock 26 or19? Perhaps an XD9? They are both extremely reliable. Yeah I know they are a little on the chunky side but with the right holster(s), they can be concealed comfortably.

 

[wolfhunter]

I'm here for the educational opportunities (and they promised donuts). What is second strike? Do you mean that you cannot recock a hammer and pull the trigger the second time on a round???

Yep, you get a passing grade on this quiz.

Glockster ate all the donuts, sorry

 

[SpaceFrank]

Yeah, I just meant it's not double action.

 

[CCW-Ohio]

If you are going to spend that kind of money on a striker fired pistol, why not get a 3rd generation Glock 26 or19? Perhaps an XD9? They are both extremely reliable. Yeah I know they are a little on the chunky side but with the right holster(s), they can be concealed comfortably.

Okay, so I have a Glock 19 3rd gen. and an XD9 already. What are your thoughts on the "right holster" to conceal them comfortably?

I confess: the thing with the SR9c is a little new gun lust. I bought my XD9 in about 2004 maybe. My other fascination buy could be a 1911. Gotta love all that metal!

 

[Glockster20]

Okay, so I have a Glock 19 3rd gen. and an XD9 already. What are your thoughts on the "right holster" to conceal them comfortably?

I confess: the thing with the SR9c is a little new gun lust. I bought my XD9 in about 2004 maybe. My other fascination buy could be a 1911. Gotta love all that metal!

Yeah I know what you mean about new gun lust:biggrin: I am eyeing a 1911 myself. As far as good comfortable holsters, I don't think you can go wrong with the Kholster or the Crossbreed Supertuck. I have a Kholster and I conceal a full size Glock 37.

 

[imadragonkeeper]

SR9c

I had a 3 1/2" 1911 as my EDC weapon until yesterday. While I absolutely love the 1911 platform I have small hands and had difficulty getting around the beavertail to manipulate the hammer so I went looking for something a little more user friendly for me. I didn't have any problem with the recoil of the .45ACP but since I was looking at lighter guns (for the most part) I didn't want to count out the vast selection of lightweight compact 9mms. We spent the day yesterday driving around to all the gun shops within a 25mile or so radius and handling as many guns as we could. (I take along my husband as he is a better bargainer and has been shooting longer so I value his opinions on quality etc). He has much larger hands than I do but we both agreed that the SR9 and SR9c were very comfortable. I found that I naturally and easily was able to grip the gun correctly without even thinking about my hand placement - I was just 'there'. I also had no trouble reaching/manipulating the safety, mag release or slide release with the exception of new gun stiffness. Took it home and put about 14 rounds through - first few I mostly spent getting used to the new trigger pull which I didn't feel was that heavy, then with 8 rounds left I really paid attention to my aim and squeezed then off at a fairly quick pace. Maybe 2" group at 7 yards (yeah I know not spectacular but it is me who needs to practice more - the gun was flawless ). That is better groups right out of the box than any other new gun we have purchased and it is easy to shoot and control. All in all I am thrilled with my new EDC weapon and the fact that the ammo will cost me about half of what the .45 did is another plus.

 

[mikestunner]

im thinking about the sr9c or the glock 26 for ccw in florida. what do guys think?

 

[imadragonkeeper]

im thinking about the sr9c or the glock 26 for ccw in florida. what do guys think?

I looked at the Glock 26 but found it too bulky for my taste and the grip felt really thick. I would say handle them both and see which one feels better - keep in mind the type of holster you plan to carry it in as well. You might have the body type to pull off concealing the boxy Glock - there are many permit holders who carry them all the time - I am not one of those since I am too curvy IMHO I don't think you could go wrong with either of them as an EDC weapon though I am partial to the Ruger

 

[SC Tiger]

I'm here for the educational opportunities (and they promised donuts). What is second strike? Do you mean that you cannot recock a hammer and pull the trigger the second time on a round???

As Wolfhunter says you are correct. BTW, Glock doesn't have this ability either. Doesn't seem to be a problem for them.

All DA/SA (Double-action first shot, single action after that - like the Beretta 92) guns have this ability as far as I know. Best practice with a dud round is to eject the round and fire the next one.

I know of only one brand that advertises they have this ability (though several do have it). Ironically in an American Rifleman review of their products they needed it, which is strange since I've never seen that particular failure mentioned in any other test of any other firearm, and have never had it happen with factory loads or my reloads (I have had a round that did not ignite the powder but the primer did its job) outside of bulk-pack 22LR and one firearm issue. I had 2 in a box of 50 rounds with a Smith and Wesson 686 but that was because I had put in a reduced-power mainspring. Replaced it with the factory spring and all is well again.

Add to this that I have seen other weapons from that manufacturer have this issue, which is really pretty rare with factory ammo outside of 22 LR bulk packs.