Ruger SR9c

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I feel this is one of the most underrated pistols out there. Got mine in January of 2013. Mine has been 100% reliable through a variety ammo, with no malfunctions. I figure, I've run between 4,000 and 5,000 rounds. The trigger pull is about 5 pounds and accuracy is superb. Just got mine cleaned up after a recent outing
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Yes, There are a number of members around here with one or more of them. Kind of a cult following. I almost traded mine, and every time I shoot it after a long layoff I am thankful I did not. I shoot it as accurate as anything else, very reliable and consistent. I have the stainless slide same as yours.

-Jeff
 
I've got one doing nightstand duty with a laser, and the new generation of the Ruger PCC carbine with which it can share mags in the event additional longer range rounds are necessary.. It was my first carry gun, and still goes out with me on occasion.
 
I picked up one barely used for $300 OTD for my dad. He liked my Glocks, but didn't want to spend that much, and desired an "off switch". I had the opportunity to shoot it too. A very reliable pistol of typical Ruger quality. It performs as well as my Glocks, and even works fine with steel cased ammo.
 
Have told this story before but I was introduced to the SR9c by a guy at the range who had one. I could see his target and noticed he was all over the place. During a break in the shooting he asked me if I would give the gun a try so he would know if it was him or the gun. I checked the gun out, loaded 5 rounds in the mag, and put all 5 shots in the black at 30'. I was impressed, not so much with my shooting, but with how nice the trigger was, how easy it was to get the sights on target, and how well the gun felt in my hand. As I was looking for a new compact 9mm. this definitely convinced me that this was it!

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I had one for a while. I had no complaints and think that for most people they are a very good choice. Mine was very accurate, had a very good trigger and in the time I owned it never malfunctioned. Generally speaking I'm neutral on having a safety on most striker fired guns. But the trigger on my SR9C was so light that I really felt this one needed a safety. I like the fact that they can be used with a 10 round mag for carry, or load 'em up with 17 rounders for home defense.

They are not designed however to hold up to lots of shooting. If you're the type that shoots thousands of rounds each year something with a more robust design would be a better option. But for folks who want a reliable, accurate gun for carry or home defense without breaking the bank I think they are a great option.
 
I don't have the SR9c but I do have the SR40c and find it's just the right size for carry. I agree that it is an underrated pistol.
 
Had one for a while but it went back to Ruger because the trigger stopped resetting. Got it back and sold it shortly after.
 
I had a SR9c and sent it back to Ruger twice. The second time they apparently couldn't fix it so they offered me a trade which I accepted and immediately sold it to a friend of mine. The moral of this story is no more semi-auto pistols from Ruger for me period! I've had no problems with Ruger revolvers, in fact, I own three of them.
 
Love mine also. Got it for under 300. Probably the best striker trigger out there. Very soft shooting and accurate. Built like a tank so will outlast me for sure. It does night stand duty with the 17 rnd mag but can easily be concealed with the 10 rnd.
 
jmr40 said:
I had one for a while. I had no complaints and think that for most people they are a very good choice. Mine was very accurate, had a very good trigger and in the time I owned it never malfunctioned. Generally speaking I'm neutral on having a safety on most striker fired guns. But the trigger on my SR9C was so light that I really felt this one needed a safety. I like the fact that they can be used with a 10 round mag for carry, or load 'em up with 17 rounders for home defense.

They are not designed however to hold up to lots of shooting. If you're the type that shoots thousands of rounds each year something with a more robust design would be a better option. But for folks who want a reliable, accurate gun for carry or home defense without breaking the bank I think they are a great option.
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Not designed for heavy shooting?? man, I have to really disagree with you on that statement. In fact, built like a tank is one of these things the gun is noted for. How about showing a comparison of what gun you think has a better build. I think you might have this gun mixed up with a Ruger Security 9

This gun is full of steel at all the stress point.
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By the way, Sportsmans Warehouse has the SR series, including the compact “c” on sale for $250 plus $30 tax & shipping.
I just ordered another full size SR9 just because it is an outstanding bargain. :)
 
I really like my SR9 also. That is one that I will never part with. It has been 100% reliable so far, mine is from 2011.
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It has a really good trigger for a striker fired pistol.
It's definitely a keeper.
 
The Ruger SR9c caused me to change my mind about striker fire polymer pistols. I had rotator cuff surgery on my shoulder several years ago so I could not shoot using my strong hand. My daughter was living at home at the time and had brought a new SR9c. We made several trips to the range (with me supplying the ammo of course) while my shoulder was healing so I shot it weak handed. I was impressed with how easy it is to shoot and how reliable it was.
 
BSA1 said:
The Ruger SR9c caused me to change my mind about striker fire polymer pistols. I had rotator cuff surgery on my shoulder several years ago so I could not shoot using my strong hand. My daughter was living at home at the time and had brought a new SR9c. We made several trips to the range (with me supplying the ammo of course) while my shoulder was healing so I shot it weak handed. I was impressed with how easy it is to shoot and how reliable it was.
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BSA1 hope you rotator cuff is healed. I know many guys that had that problem. But yes, one very mild shooting sub compact or Compact. Regardless it is a nice size and weight. I posted for years that the biggest complaint I had with the gun was the fact that it was TOO easy to shoot. Felt like I should just save money and shoot a 22.cal. Yes, that might be a exaggeration, but yet a some truth in it. And It has always been my opinion that the SR9C and SR9 are two of the best firearms Ruger has produced in Semi auto.
Hope things are going well for you now.
 
It works for some people. I wasn't overly fond of mine. I didn't like the LCI on top, even after I gave it some file love and made it shorter on a loaded round. The Ruger also wasn't very compatible with my holster and the safety would get swiped off rather often. And I was not entirely sure the holster is to blame, being an ambi safety there are 2 sides to worry about. I think most people, if they carry a firearm with a safety it should stay on but a firearm without one is just fine too.

Mine only had one malfunction and I am not even sure the cause as my brother was firing it at the time. Well in the break in period.
 
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