Ruger 9e my experience

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My 9E is on headboard duty and sees range time once a month. After about 2000 rounds, it's never failed in any way.
 
Jeb Stuart said:
The mag disconnect was never a problem neither was the loaded chamber indicator. There were so many ways to fix that if you did not like it. Even very SIMPLE after market replacements and easy to install. I can honestly say that I never even paid attention to the indicator while shooting. If it bothered me, I would have done a easy fix. And for Sure IT never ever hindered my front sight with a ton of ammo fired down range. And speaking of sights. I do not want a fixed sight on a gun that I can get a adjustable sight or more important A NIGHT SIGHT. And why would I pay less to get a cheap finish which many complain about when a finish is so important on a gun? And the difference shows and has been proven to not be quality.
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The safety features on the SR may not have been a bane to you, but they were to a lot of people. There have been many who owned the Ruger P series pistols, loved them, but wished they were a bit smaller, so what did Ruger do? They made the SR pistols and promptly slapped those safety features people didn't like on the SR, safety features the P series didn't have.

When it comes to their semi auto handguns, Ruger tends to shoot themselves in the foot.

The 9E or SR9 has NOT been replaced with the Security9. They do not even belong in the same Stable. . I find it hard to believe that you complain about the SR model then go out and buy a Security9.
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Didn't replace the SR9, but the week the Security 9 was revealed, the 9E quickly disappeared off the website and production was soon stopped. If that's not replacing, IDK what is.

And I didn't buy a Security 9, IDK where you got that thought.

Ruger has done the same thing with the LC9S and already people are griping about the finish when Clearly Ruger told them it was a Budget finish. I believe when Ruger introduces a Budget gun, it means the model gun is on the way out. Take the remaining stock of materials, do not make the finer cuts in the metal, do not cut for decent sights, put a cheap coat of protection on the metal and just get rid of them.
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Depends, I mean the 9E came out, but the SR9 didn't get dropped. Then Ruger made that LCP with the red aluminum trigger and tall sights, but that was actually an improvement on the LCP, however it got dropped when the LCP II came out. IMO, the reason Ruger made that LCP Custom was they wanted to make something that could compete a bit with the Glock 42, which was a larger .380 and larger usually means more accurate shooter. The long term goal was the LCP II, but Ruger couldn't turn that around fast enough, so a metal trigger LCP with more visible sights was the quick, cheap, and easy answer.

In the case of the Security9, yes they seem to be competing with The Glock but for those that have no clue about the difference. Hey, I am NOT a Glock Fan, but before I bought the Security9, I would dish out the money and get the Glock. Ruger puts in a cheap aluminum chassis in the Security9, no steel reinforcements in the frame or rails and basically you have a Large LCPll.
Which is fine, it your goal is just protection but not a lot of training or range time.
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The entire goal of the Security 9 was to make a larger LCP/LC9. If I was looking to get a doublestack polymer 9mm for a low price, it's hard to beat the Taurus PT111, Ruger 9E, S&W SDVE, or a used Glock. I agree there.
 
I strongly considered a 9E. Great gun. It just didn’t fit my hand as well as the Security 9.

There is no question the Security 9 has replaced the SR series. Ruger tried to make an overbuilt super high quality gun in the American, and no one wanted it.
 
The Ruger LCP with the Red trigger was the Ruger Custom. It was a attempt to improve the first LCP. then they came out with the Gen 2 which is STILL being manufactured and a gun which many still feel superior to the LCPll. Where did you get the LCP was trying to compente with the Glock 42? Never heard that one.
A larger gun does not mean more accuracy. That will depend on the shooter and the Idea of a pocket guns is too be small. There are some guns smaller with much better accuracy, because of less recoil and muzzle flip. And once again. the indicator on the SR9C was such a small deal and one that was such a easy fix. Even Gallaway sold a different part for it.
If the indicator was such a big deal for Ruger they could have easily changed it as they did on the EC9, They obviously felt no need to and I agree with Ruger on this one. And please do not compare the Ruger LC9S to the Security9. Again, you might want to look at the gun and actually break them down. Ruger made a cheap Aluminum chassis gun like the LCPll, the LC9S is not aluminum, it is steel. The LCP's will not hold up long to a lot of ammo down range, I know, I went through a number of them. And I would not expect the Security9 to do any better.
They are not in the same class.
The Chamber indicator is NOT the reason Ruger is discontinuing the SR9. And again, you are missing the point of the cheap fixed sights, the cheap finish of the EC9 and Le9. Yes, budget guns, but IMO made to move the product out. And if Ruger continues to go the way of the Security9 as the quality of their products then many Ruger fans will be gone.
 
I don’t think anyone said that the loaded chamber indicator was the reason they discontinued the SR9, but it clearly turned off many buyers.

Also, it doesn’t look to me like the machined hardened full length aluminum rails on my Security 9 are cheaply built and they aren’t the only manufacturer using this method. Heck, the P series rails are polymer. I won’t argue it’s better built than the SR series, but some act like it will fall apart before it hits 1000 rounds.
 
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One of my favorite 9mm pistols was a Ruger P93 ...
My favorite 9mm was a S&W 3913
 
mgresh said:
I don’t think anyone said that the loaded chamber indicator was the reason they discontinued the SR9, but it clearly turned off many buyers.

Also, it doesn’t look to me like the machined hardened full length aluminum rails on my Security 9 are cheaply built and they aren’t the only manufacturer using this method. Heck, the P series rails are polymer. I won’t argue it’s better built than the SR series, but some act like it will fall apart before it hits 1000 rounds.
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I doubt 1,000 rds but not much more. And it is just a large LCP

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Just curious, why do you think the SR9 had all the steel at the stress points? Do you think it would be cheaper to build without them.And we have not even started on the lower aluminum frame. Aluminum frame guns, are not meant to handle a lot of stress. and again, you tell me what gun is more expensive to build.

By the way, here is a Kahr, notice anything?

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All this said, we are morphing into the Security9 and the OP was asking about the 9E. So in that regard, the 9E built like the SR9 IMO would be a excellent purchase.
 

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Jeb Stuart said:
The Ruger LCP with the Red trigger was the Ruger Custom. It was a attempt to improve the first LCP. then they came out with the Gen 2 which is STILL being manufactured and a gun which many still feel superior to the LCPll. Where did you get the LCP was trying to compente with the Glock 42? Never heard that one.
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It wasn't meant to be a direct competitor, but Ruger clearly heard a lot of the complaints about all these .380 pocket pistols being very difficult to shoot at distances beyond point blank, then saw Glock made a pocket .380 of their own, only it was noticeably larger than LCP/Kahr CW380/Taurus TCP sizes, didn't have the typical long DAO like trigger pull, and had a last round slide lock. Ruger saw the changing demands of the market, understood a better shooting pocket .380 was wanted, and used the LCP Custom as a stop gap until they finished and released the LCP II which has better sights than the previous gen LCP's (other than the Custom), the MUCH improved trigger, better ergonomics with the grip, and the last round hold open. Ruger didn't want to lose market share to the G42, they made up the LCP Custom pretty quick, and it was available for about 2 years until the LCP II was released.

So, saying it was to compete with Glock isn't the whole picture, it was a part of it but the impact the Glock 42 had on the pocket .380 market was significant and it got Ruger to make improvements on the LCP to stay competitive.

A larger gun does not mean more accuracy. That will depend on the shooter and the Idea of a pocket guns is too be small. There are some guns smaller with much better accuracy, because of less recoil and muzzle flip.
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Yeah, but those guns aren't the size of the LCP.
 
kcofohio said:
The SR9c is what my son carries. It has done him well.

I have considered the 9E. If I didn't already have 3 duty size 9s, or if I found a deal to good to refuse, I would get one. I'm a sucker for Rugers.
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I agree rugers are my weakness for firearms.
 
rbernie said:
I have never understood why the SR series was not considerably more popular, especially for the price point, much less why Ruger felt compelled to replace it – and then promptly had to replace the replacement.

They are excellent guns.
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After owning the sr9 and 9e I also wonder the same thing. Such a good feeling gun of course I suppose that's subjective.
 
TTv2 said:
It was all the safety crap Ruger tacked on them; mag disconnect and the absolutely hideous and obnoxious loaded chamber indicator are the reasons I've never bothered buying one. I mean, I can live with the mag disconnect, but that chamber indicator nearly blocks the front sight.

Which is why I've always been fond of the 9e. The price was more than right for them and used they're even lower in price, but are quite hard to find. It's been replaced with the Security 9, a pistol I'm not sure about. I understand why Ruger dropped the 9e in favor of the Sec-9, they wanted something the size of a Glock 19 to compete in that class as compacts are more popular than full-size, but I think Ruger could have stopped making the SR9 and SR9c and stuck with the 9E and came out with a 9Ec model and sold a lot more of them as they were lower in price.

The SR series is IMO better than the American and I would rather have seen Ruger update the SR with a gen 2 than see them come out with the American. The American has been a complete non-starter and Idk anyone who owns one or even wants to own one.
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Are their issues with the American? I saw one thought is was beautiful. But what is the verdict on them?
 
Jancik said:
Are their issues with the American? I saw one thought is was beautiful. But what is the verdict on them?
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So far I'm liking mine, accurate. But I need to put more rounds throught it to say I have a verdict. :)
They do have a recall on older builds that have the stainless barrel. I haven't contacted them about mine yet.
 
rpenmanparker said:
What is the purpose of them?
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Exactly, when this is a market high in Concealed Carry a Heavy Combat firearm may not be the goal of many. They Are nice guns well built. I shot one a while back and a solid performers. Rated for continous Plus P, you know it is built tough.I would not mind owning one and the price is good on these guns and backed by Ruger. Just have no need for one. The SR9C will fill those needs and lighter weight.
 
I was in a store recently, they had a SR40c for a low price. Had it been a 9, it would have been mine. I don't need another 40.

Oh, what a rabbit trail we are on. :D
 
All this talk about the SR series got me to look at them on Ruger's website and refresh my memory on them only to find that they have been removed from the site, which means Ruger has discontinued them.
 
TTv2 said:
All this talk about the SR series got me to look at them on Ruger's website and refresh my memory on them only to find that they have been removed from the site, which means Ruger has discontinued them.
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Replaced by the economy models with cheaper sights, etc.
 
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