first Polymer Pistol

[Vollertron]

alright, I went to the gun show to get a full-sized 9mm pistol. narrowed it down between the SR9 and M&P 9. I really love Smith&Wesson revolvers, but in the end I loved the thinness and grip on the SR9, so I picked one up for $403 before tax. I have a lot to learn about striker fired pistols, but with my limited experience I feel the SR9 has a great trigger, even better after about 300 rounds!

I noticed a little play between the slide and the lower half when assembled. Is this normal? Its not jiggling or anything, just curious because my other handgun is a revolver. Basically if i grip the front of the slide i can feel it depress slightly.

I'm really into this gun and love everything about it so far. But don't know squat about plastic guns so just checking.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Some slide/frame play is normal. It allows the gun to function (cycle) even after getting very hot or dirty.

 

[kiwihunta]

alright, I went to the gun show to get a full-sized 9mm pistol. narrowed it down between the SR9 and M&P 9. I really love Smith&Wesson revolvers, but in the end I loved the thinness and grip on the SR9, so I picked one up for $403 before tax. I have a lot to learn about striker fired pistols, but with my limited experience I feel the SR9 has a great trigger, even better after about 300 rounds!

I noticed a little play between the slide and the lower half when assembled. Is this normal? Its not jiggling or anything, just curious because my other handgun is a revolver. Basically if i grip the front of the slide i can feel it depress slightly.

I'm really into this gun and love everything about it so far. But don't know squat about plastic guns so just checking.

Het Vollertron, i also have a SR9,and i think you really will like it ,i am really happy with mine,the handling ,pointability,and ergonomics of these pistols is outstanding,the very first of the line had some trigger and barrel peening issues but in the later ones Ruger seems to have these well sorted ...good shooting and enjoy your new toy.

 

[MedWheeler]

Yeah, Rugers are known for this. I remember being issued my first, a P-85, when I was a few years into law enforcement. Man, what slop, I thought. However, as was pointed out, they function better when gunked in crap than do the most-tightly-fit guns do. They're fightin' guns more than range queens.

 

[Vollertron]

i figured the play was to its advantage, just a lot different than the M9 im used to lol. But i gotta love that 17+1 capacity and want to start IDPA so love the sights and light weight!