Recently I purchased a Ruger sr9 and Ive put about 250-300 rounds through it since I purchased it and I've not cleaned it yet. Well, the other day I bought some super cheap ammo from Wally World and I took it to the range. While I was there, it jammed approximately 3 different times while shooting that cheap ammo. Is it probable that the reason it jammed is because the gun has not been cleaned and combined with the fact that it was really cheap ammo? Should I be concerned, or is it quite probable thaf It's due to dirty gun and cheap ammo? I don't know a ton Bout handguns as I've been Shotgun and rifle guy my whole life. Thanks for your input.
Ruger sr9 malfunction! Should i be concerned!
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Exactly what do you mean by jammed? FTF, stovepipe?
Did you field strip and clean the gun before shooting it? Many guns are shipped with excessive grease that can and will cause malfunctions.
The ammo could also be at fault, or contributing to the problem. What ammo are you using? My SR9c doesn't like hard mil spec primers, but they don't cause jamming, just misfires.
I would suggest field strip and clean the gun, lube it (lightly!! Youtube is your friend for demos on cleaning the Ruger SR9), and buy some decent ammo... Federal FMJs have fed flawlessly through mine, as WWB (as long as they aren't the mil spec primers).
Did you field strip and clean the gun before shooting it? Many guns are shipped with excessive grease that can and will cause malfunctions.
The ammo could also be at fault, or contributing to the problem. What ammo are you using? My SR9c doesn't like hard mil spec primers, but they don't cause jamming, just misfires.
I would suggest field strip and clean the gun, lube it (lightly!! Youtube is your friend for demos on cleaning the Ruger SR9), and buy some decent ammo... Federal FMJs have fed flawlessly through mine, as WWB (as long as they aren't the mil spec primers).
I believe it was called Tula ammo. I did not clean it before I shot it. What I mean by jamming is, well I'm not sure, but it was not ejecting the spent cartridge. It was Just jamming up and would not eject it, and I would drop the magazine and have to pull in the casing to get it out. Hope that helps.
rbernie
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Steel cased ammo known for sometimes causing issues with otherwise fine guns...
mgmorden
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Clean it and try it with different ammo. Generally, if your gun will run with anything except a specific type of ammo, then you just don't buy that ammo and be happy 
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If its Tula that you're talking about, I know that my M&P won't ignite the primers about 2% of the time. Some of the budget stuff is also very bad in the QC department. On the budget Federal 9mm I've seen factory squibs (round had a primer but no powder) as well as primers loaded in backwards.
.If its Tula that you're talking about, I know that my M&P won't ignite the primers about 2% of the time. Some of the budget stuff is also very bad in the QC department. On the budget Federal 9mm I've seen factory squibs (round had a primer but no powder) as well as primers loaded in backwards.
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Not to offend but why would you not clean and inspect a gun prior to firing it the first time? The smart and responsible thing would be to clean it and learn how to strip it down. Read the manual. Just throwing some ammo in it and going to the range in my opinion is dangerous. It could have had an obstruction in the barrel. Clean it real good and get back to us with more information. Are you sure you used the proper caliber ammo?
One additional question, and please forgive if I assume incorrectly, but are you new to handguns (I've read your previous posts about ammo questions and gun selection and I'm assuming this might be your first purchase)? FTE's and stovepipes sometimes are the result of improper grip.
Just asking. And apologies if I assumed wrong.
Just asking. And apologies if I assumed wrong.
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Cheap ammo gives cheap results. I use Tulammo in my SKS and Mosin Nagant,but would never use it in a new pistol that I cared about.
I did not clean the gun before I shot it for the first time, because I guess it was out of ignorance. I've never owned a New semi auto Handgun until now, so the reason I didn't clean it prior would have to be due to ignorance. However, Just because I didn't clean it, doesn't mean it wasn't inspected. The gun was obviously thoroughly inspected prior to being shot. As to using the proper ammo, that is an extremely stupid question and an insult to my intelligence, of which I would match up against most anyone I've met. Just because I was ignorant to the fact that a NEW semi loader should be cleaned prior to firing, doesn't imply that I'm stupid. There is a big difference between stupidity and ignorance. Of course I'm sure you know that. I said I was New to handguns, primarily semi autos, nevertheless, that does not mean I'm so stupid as to load the wrong ammo into my handgun. However, I've had a shotgun, rifle, or revolver in my hand since I was old enough to hold one. If you and I were to sit and discuss various topics of life, work, recreation, and education I'm sure I could find subjects of which you were quite ignorant about, and Im well versed in, however that doesn't mean your stupid or I'm smarter. Many people sit and read gun forums and handgun forums all day, while there are others that have not, but have plenty of knowledge about particular firearms. I,for one, have spent my life in the woods. Religiously hunting large and small game. I was a licensed guide in my home state, have seen multitudes of animals shot, varmints, predators, large game, Deer, bear and lion in different states across the US and Canada. Waterfowl and game birds of all kind. Again, some read forums, and some use guns on a daily basis. I don't know where you fit in, but that was a stupid question to ask. I will certainly clean the gun, and give an accurate update. Thanks for your input.
I said I was New to Handguns, but I should have clarified. I'm New to semi autos. I've had revolvers my whole life. That's why I've posted questions concerning proper ammo for the 40 SW or 9mm. I've shot and carried a 44Mag most of the time because I was a bear hunting guide, and my Ruger Super Redhawk in. 44 Mag was my weapon of choice. Occasionally I carried my Win. 94, in 30-30, but prefered my Redhawk. As far as an improper grip, my grip is fairly orthodox, and probably OK, but I know that there is plenty that I can improve and will def try to work on that and make double sure Im doing things correctly. That is not to say, I'm doing everything right, I'm always open for help or criticism, I'm Just not real fond of sarcasm which I have seen some people have. I appreciate your comments and time in commenting. Thanks.
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My advice would be to do the following:
1. Watch a few videos online or read a few guides on how to properly and thoroughly disassemble (field strip), clean your particular gun.
2. Get a hold of at least one or two other kinds of ammo in addition to the Tulammo you used already. It would be a good idea to make sure one of the rounds you try is a 124gr 9x19mm FMJ brass-cased load, as that is generally going to be the round your gun should run the best with.
3. Return to the range with your properly cleaned and reassembled pistol, and test the gun with 10-20 rounds of each kind of ammo, starting with the 124gr FMJ.
Its most likely that the gun doesn't like to extract the steel cases of the Tulammo (tight/rough chamber or extractor issues), or the gun was simply too dirty.
1. Watch a few videos online or read a few guides on how to properly and thoroughly disassemble (field strip), clean your particular gun.
2. Get a hold of at least one or two other kinds of ammo in addition to the Tulammo you used already. It would be a good idea to make sure one of the rounds you try is a 124gr 9x19mm FMJ brass-cased load, as that is generally going to be the round your gun should run the best with.
3. Return to the range with your properly cleaned and reassembled pistol, and test the gun with 10-20 rounds of each kind of ammo, starting with the 124gr FMJ.
Its most likely that the gun doesn't like to extract the steel cases of the Tulammo (tight/rough chamber or extractor issues), or the gun was simply too dirty.
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Take it apart and clean out the striker channel. The factory grease in there can gum up the SR9s and cause light primer strikes. It's a common problem with a simple solution. The SR9 is a great gun. Don't fret about it.
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My SR9 has ran near perfect for over 3000 rounds. One time I had a failure to extract, and that is all. Never tried any of the super cheap ammo though. Mostly handloads, and a few hundred Remington UMC and and a few dozen high quality hollowpoints.
If it's Tula ammo we're talking about I'd be willing to guess that's the problem. I've never bought any myself, but a friend I was shooting with one day was using it in his XD45. I'm thinking somewhere close to 10% of the rounds caused some sort of problem. Mostly failures to fire.
Prior to that I had considered giving Tula a try. The price was a little hard to resist. But after my witnessing my buddy's experiance I'm glad I passed. Its not even on my radar anymore.
If it's Tula ammo we're talking about I'd be willing to guess that's the problem. I've never bought any myself, but a friend I was shooting with one day was using it in his XD45. I'm thinking somewhere close to 10% of the rounds caused some sort of problem. Mostly failures to fire.
Prior to that I had considered giving Tula a try. The price was a little hard to resist. But after my witnessing my buddy's experiance I'm glad I passed. Its not even on my radar anymore.
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Sorry if I offended you but when a post starts off with "I've not cleaned it yet". It led me to believe that you knew it might be a possible reason. Personally when I buy a new gun I strip it down and clean it. Who knows how long it has been sitting around and what has been done to it. I look for imperfections and possible issues. Inspect the magazine to make sure it functions properly. Certain guns need lubrication at different points. Some require no more than a drop in areas. I look for videos on the internet etc... Then I go out and buy two or three different styles of ammo to try out. Including Jacket Hollow Points which would be used if it were to be a carry piece. I would then go to the range and shoot 250 rounds through it and stop. Then I would return home and break it down again to inspect new wear patterns on slide, magazine and other moving parts. And clean it again.
Gotta clean 'em and lube 'em before you shoot 'em.
This is especially true for semi-automatic pistols (even highly reliable ones like Glocks or Rugers).
My brother's Ruger SR9 came positively packed with preservative grease when new (as in gobs of in the action and trigger assembly). I seriously doubt it would have functioned properly without a proper cleaning.
On the other end of the spectrum, I bought a stainless Ruger Mark III a few years ago that did not have a drop of preservative grease or lube in it. It was bone dry to the point where it was almost impossible to manually draw the bolt back.
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