opinions on the ruger SR9

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I was wondering what everybody thought about the ruger SR9's . It's allway's all about glocks. I have been happy with every ruger product I have owned.I have noticed that the SR9's don't seem to get any respect.
 
winchester12 said:
Hello

I was wondering what everybody thought about the ruger SR9's . It's allway's all about glocks. I have been happy with every ruger product I have owned.I have noticed that the SR9's don't seem to get any respect.
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Its a good gun. I had a problem with the safety locator. I ended up pinching myself when I racked it. There are other alternatives like M&P, Sig, etc..
 
I have a sig p320, love it, not saying you will, but at least pick one up and hold it.... cabelas sell them for 679$ I liked the sr9 feel, never shot one. Another one to consider would be a fns9???? Try and get to a range that does rentals, that might help..
 
They're alright. Nowhere near as many aftermarket parts, mags, holsters, etc. as Glock or M&P. It's usually all about the Glock or M&P because they are so prolific and work well...
 
I wasn't a fan of the trigger on my SR9 compared to the glock trigger.
I also had a problem of light primer strikers due to the mag safety disconnect (easy fix).....sold it off

If you get a deal, try a used SR9 and see if you like it!
 
It's the cheapest of the poly strikers for a reason...its a low quality pistol. They tend to shoot and function OK, but everything metal on them is either cast or stamped.
 
It fits those with smaller hands well. And the ones I've shot were good for accuracy. The triggers on the stock guns tend to feel like mush. Sort of like the trigger is pulling on a rubber band that goes "TWANG!" when it breaks. But I understand that there are after market disconnectors that fix that and lower the trigger pull to the barely over 5 pounds needed for IPSC and IDPA.

You're right, they don't get a whole lot of respect for whatever reason. It's the same with the S&W 22a when the talk shifts to the "best rimfire pistol". But they are a fine shooting iron. If you like how it fits in your hands then you won't go wrong by buying one.

Hey Hitzy, you looked inside a M&P or a Glock? The majority or all of the flat formed parts inside those are stamped as well.
 
I didn't like my SR9. It is the only gun I have ever sold and I am glad it is gone.

The trigger sucked, It shot poorly and it looked like it was made as cheaply as possible.
 
I had one awhile back, I thought it was a decent and accurate pistol for the $$. Trigger when new is not the best, but will break in and be much better. Good for small hands. I recall it liking fat cast bullets as well.
 
Well they sell new for around $500 so $300 used is a good price for a quick sale.
I'm fairly fussy about quality but I don't really notice what Hitzy and other's say about them being visibly cheaply made? Obviously they are cheap guns but comparing to other guns under $800.00 I don't notice much difference.
Things I have noticed,
The trigger is twangy but easy to get used to.
The recoil spring is heavy and the slide requires a good grip and pull work the action. This is made more difficult by the large extractor that runs right through the gripping serrations on the slide. For most it's not a big deal but for someone with smaller hands and not a lot of grip strength it would be noticeable.
You need to move the ejector around when you are removing or installing the slide which is pretty easy but an extra step and not typical for most pistols.
I like the shape of the grip.
 
BCRider said:
It fits those with smaller hands well. And the ones I've shot were good for accuracy. The triggers on the stock guns tend to feel like mush. Sort of like the trigger is pulling on a rubber band that goes "TWANG!" when it breaks. But I understand that there are after market disconnectors that fix that and lower the trigger pull to the barely over 5 pounds needed for IPSC and IDPA.

You're right, they don't get a whole lot of respect for whatever reason. It's the same with the S&W 22a when the talk shifts to the "best rimfire pistol". But they are a fine shooting iron. If you like how it fits in your hands then you won't go wrong by buying one.

Hey Hitzy, you looked inside a M&P or a Glock? The majority or all of the flat formed parts inside those are stamped as well.
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I got all 3....SR9, M&P9, and a Glock 22.
Even the locking block is cast on the Ruger, as well as the slide, sights, rear frame rail, etc. I think they would cast the barrels too if they could get away with it lol.
Of the 3, the M&P is the tightest and most refined, and second in the quality dept, the Glock is the simplest, most durable, and highest quality of components, Ruger pulls in last with too much casting which adds to the sloppy fit of everything.
 
I own a SR45 and a SR1911 both of which are great shooters. Never had an issue with either one. I was just looking into picking up an SR9 but I got a better on a FNH FNS9 from jo brook.
 
I really like mine. The trigger isn't fantastic, but can be fixed. Mine eats every kind, grain and type of ammo except White boxed Winchester. It's reliable as hell and accurate, all I need in a pistol. Full ambi out of the box too, a plus for left handed shooters like me.
 
Well I am currently in a battle with Ruger and their Canadian repair shop, SnapShots, and while mine has been at their shop for repairs for over 3 months now (I have a post about their crappy warranty service here on CGN, and the repair center `forgot to order the parts!), I will say I enjoy the SR9. I do think it is a good gun and a great value for the money, just hoping you never have an issue where it needs repair! Again having said that, I feel they shoot nice, good accuracy and easy to clean. For the price, I would get another one.
 
It's almost better to order parts from Brownells and fix the gun yourself or have a good smith work on it....... Location Snap Shot is a mickey mouse outfit.

If you do give Snapshot a try and end up with poor communication, mistakes and long waits, be sure and send Ruger USA a short message of complaint over the lack of warranty support up North. Part of the problem is Ruger according to Snapshot but I've had enough poor conversation with them and disappointments to realize that the majority of the problem is with them and their attempt to deflect issues to Ruger is just a sign of their character.

There is definitely room for a second warranty/parts/repair depot somewhere in the west if Snapshot can't get it together. The thing is the first time I had issues with Snapshot was about 3 years ago and this year when I dealt with them again they were very consistent in their attitude to what I had experienced in the past. Change in attitude is unlikely at this point but till there is another option we can only remain positive and hope for improvement.....
 
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