SR9, yeah or neah?

Allcree said:
So a gent at a pretty reputable dealer who will remain nameless advised me against buying the Ruger SR9 based on reliability and longevity issues. This is his opinion, everybody has one. As I have no personal experience with this gun I want to hear a consensus, rather than one single opinion. Can any SR9 owners chime in? The price was right on it...
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Mine must have just over 1000 rounds, zero problems. They had some issues in 2008 (google it), but by 2009 and 2010 since, I've never heard of any issues. I've had mine for a few years, and it's a great gun for the price. The only thing I want to do to mine is add some grip tape and swap out the sights. My Glock 17 however, I've had to heavily modify to make it 'good for me'. You may run into some accessory issues (as in hard to find / get in Canada), but its the best out of box pistol I've had, or have shot out of 10 or so pistols.
 
Where can you buy a pistol at the $500.00 mark from a major manufacture "Ruger". My Glock has not seen the light of day since I purchased the SR9. Sure there are some rough trigger concerns when new but they will work themselves out in time. There is a company called Ghost Inc that makes a drop in trigger bar for the SR9. Once installed is trigger is smooth, crisp break and fast reset. Can't go wrong with the SR9.
 
Got one off the EE some time ago. It was I think a "first generation" one but it has never jammed of failed to feed. The trigger was kind of springy/squidgy but since putting a Ghost sear and doing a little judicious polishing it's lightened up nicely. Not a target trigger but very shootable. I think they improved the trigger on the subsequent model (ie after the teething troubles of the first batch.) Everyone has their own preferences but I certainly like mine. I suspect your anonymous dealer may "have an agenda." If DVC has one to try, go for it.

I've also handled a friend's M&P (his is a .45) and liked it as well.

:)
 
Great valve.
They are reliable.
Seen five in action.
One had a extractor problem and the expended brass would hit you in the forehead. When. Bought for 469$ Ish you can't go wrong.

You can always spend more and get more but due you need to?

Since they are hi cap guns, I found the grip a little long.
 
Allcree said:
So a gent at a pretty reputable dealer who will remain nameless advised me against buying the Ruger SR9 based on reliability and longevity issues. This is his opinion, everybody has one. As I have no personal experience with this gun I want to hear a consensus, rather than one single opinion. Can any SR9 owners chime in? The price was right on it...
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There was an article recently that mentioned putting over 7000 rounds through one with no problems. I have had one for a while and would highly recommend them. I am considering buying the .45 version too when they get north.
 
I will throw in on the yeah side, I would also suggest you hit the Youtube for user input and critiques on the SR9 (Hickok45 is the man). Keep an eye open on the EE and get a newer built one (look for D shaped mag release) and if you could pick one up in the $4-500 range shipped you will be happy.
 
canuckiron said:
There was an article recently that mentioned putting over 7000 rounds through one with no problems. I have had one for a while and would highly recommend them. I am considering buying the .45 version too when they get north.
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They have landed. Frontier Firearms shows it as "in stock". I think one other dealer was said to have them but I can't remember who.

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big "yea" for me! Love mine! Fits my hand(s) well, looks nice, shoots well, accurate for service pistol, takes cheap ammo, has some cool aftermarket parts for it and is very inexpensive.

I did have a problem with the occasional oddball ejection issue, but it was mag related.
 
The SR9 would've been my first handgun if there'd been any around when I was ready to buy. Fits great in the hand, damn Ruger backlogs! Wound up with my M&P40 instead, which has turned out to be a great gun as well, I still wouldn't hesitate to pick up the Ruger though.
 
Had one for my daughter, great gun for the price, mine came with two mags that was made in Italy, once break in, the gun eat everything and specially enjoy hot ammo. I did sold the gun because my daughter was no longer wish to spent time at the gun range. In between my Glock and the Ruger SR9, I keep my Glock but honestly SR-9's flame is better made.

Trigun
 
He's probably holding out to sell you something more pricey.

"Do you have an SR9 in stock?"
'No'
"Well, I was thinking of getting a Norinco copy of a CZ if I couldn't find one. Can you order an SR9 or not?"

A threat like that should drive him over the edge to get off his butt and order one.
 
Trigger is not fantastic, but the gun is great for the money. I have an early one with the different mag release and supposed trigger problems. Have about 5000 rounds through, with 2 misfire (bad Remington ammo). It eats all types and brands and grains, doesn't matter. Fully ambi out of the box, adjustable back strap, super easy to service, what's not to like?
 
xdmer said:
Mine must have just over 1000 rounds, zero problems. They had some issues in 2008 (google it), but by 2009 and 2010 since, I've never heard of any issues. I've had mine for a few years, and it's a great gun for the price. The only thing I want to do to mine is add some grip tape and swap out the sights. My Glock 17 however, I've had to heavily modify to make it 'good for me'. You may run into some accessory issues (as in hard to find / get in Canada), but its the best out of box pistol I've had, or have shot out of 10 or so pistols.
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I'll also add that every new shooter I've brought out to shoot pistols, (9 people) have all preferred the SR9 out of SR9, Glock 17 and M&P 9mm.
 
I had one. Only gun I have ever sold and I have no regrets.

I wasn't impressed with how it is built. Everything is as cheap as possible. It didn't shoot very well and the trigger was poor.

I think Norinco's and Tok's are better investments if you want something cheap. All of mine perform better than that SR9 did.
 
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