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Spatch66 · 12-09-2007, 10:09 PM

Does anyone own a Ruger SR9 or have had a chance to use one? Would like to hear some opinions?

jeepinbanditrider · 12-09-2007, 10:53 PM

I'm also interested but find myself drawn more to their P series pistols than to their new entry into the "wunder9" segment of the market.

**Loves2Shoot** · 12-09-2007, 11:06 PM

It is basically a updated Glock IMO, it looks like the crew at Ruger just copied it changing the things that many have wanted.

The one I went through was super rough, but shot well once cleaned up. It has a solid locking block that is held in by 3 pins and the fire control assembly in the rear is held with one pin, once these pins are removed you can pull out the internals in one piece. There is no trigger safety as it has an ambi manual safety. The locking block is solid and it has a metal insert in the rear of the frame for the slide rail. The fire control is Glock design, so basically the trigger sucks, but once you clean it up it is fine for a carry gun.

The ergonomics were better for us than the Glock. It is a tiny bit thinner than a 1911 and it wont bite your hand if you have a high grip. It has an ambi mag release that is very much like the XD. It has metal mags that hold 17 rounds that are decent quality. The sights are a bit higher than usual, but it has an adjustable rear sight. It has a loaded chamber indicator. It also has a magazine disconnect so the gun will not fire without the magazine inserted. This can be removed in about 10 seconds. It has a massive extractor that really grabs the cases.

It shot well, and was very quick pointing. Overall I think they could do a MUCH better job with the finishing of the internals, the disconnecter is crap, but over all I think it is a pretty decent update of a Glock. It is much thinner than most other similar autos, so I think it might catch on as carry gun for folks where grip size is an issue and are on a budget that want a lot of 9mm rounds.

Spatch66 · 12-10-2007, 04:50 PM

Loves2shoot

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm looking for something with a smaller grip than my xd40 for my wife to carry. Sounds like this might be the fit and the price as well. Our trainer recommended a small seven shot Sig Sauer but it was very pricey for such a small piece.

rodder · 12-10-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spatch66

I'm looking for something with a smaller grip than my xd40 for my wife to carry. Sounds like this might be the fit and the price as well.

I was recently in a similar situation. Take a look at the S&W M&P compact in 9mm or .40 as well.

**Loves2Shoot** · 12-10-2007, 05:09 PM

I think it will be a good gun for smaller handed people, plus you get 10 more rounds

I like the feel much better than the M&P, but I'll admit, I'm not a fan of how they designed the internals of the M&P either.

12-09-2007, 10:09 PM	#1
Spatch66 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 186	Ruger SR9 Does anyone own a Ruger SR9 or have had a chance to use one? Would like to hear some opinions?

12-09-2007, 10:53 PM	#2
jeepinbanditrider XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, Tx Posts: 4,847	I'm also interested but find myself drawn more to their P series pistols than to their new entry into the "wunder9" segment of the market. __________________ Stuff USPSA-A59201

12-09-2007, 11:06 PM	#3
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,803	It is basically a updated Glock IMO, it looks like the crew at Ruger just copied it changing the things that many have wanted. The one I went through was super rough, but shot well once cleaned up. It has a solid locking block that is held in by 3 pins and the fire control assembly in the rear is held with one pin, once these pins are removed you can pull out the internals in one piece. There is no trigger safety as it has an ambi manual safety. The locking block is solid and it has a metal insert in the rear of the frame for the slide rail. The fire control is Glock design, so basically the trigger sucks, but once you clean it up it is fine for a carry gun. The ergonomics were better for us than the Glock. It is a tiny bit thinner than a 1911 and it wont bite your hand if you have a high grip. It has an ambi mag release that is very much like the XD. It has metal mags that hold 17 rounds that are decent quality. The sights are a bit higher than usual, but it has an adjustable rear sight. It has a loaded chamber indicator. It also has a magazine disconnect so the gun will not fire without the magazine inserted. This can be removed in about 10 seconds. It has a massive extractor that really grabs the cases. It shot well, and was very quick pointing. Overall I think they could do a MUCH better job with the finishing of the internals, the disconnecter is crap, but over all I think it is a pretty decent update of a Glock. It is much thinner than most other similar autos, so I think it might catch on as carry gun for folks where grip size is an issue and are on a budget that want a lot of 9mm rounds. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

12-10-2007, 05:09 PM	#6
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,803	I think it will be a good gun for smaller handed people, plus you get 10 more rounds I like the feel much better than the M&P, but I'll admit, I'm not a fan of how they designed the internals of the M&P either. __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

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12-10-2007, 04:50 PM	#4
Spatch66 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 186	Loves2shoot Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm looking for something with a smaller grip than my xd40 for my wife to carry. Sounds like this might be the fit and the price as well. Our trainer recommended a small seven shot Sig Sauer but it was very pricey for such a small piece.