Recent content by Tequila Jake

Jim Luke and Revhigh: Thanks, appreciate the info. I don't currently own any Rugers, but have in the past--probably won't in the future, at least not the semi-autos. Tequila Jake

It seems that most LEO agencies use S&W M&Ps, Glocks, Springfield XDs, or SIGs, but very few if any use Ruger SR9s or SR9Cs. Why not? Is there something that makes the Rugers unsuitable for LEO use? The only plausible reasons I've ever heard is that the other manufacturerers give LEO agencies...

sixgun, For the same reason, hard to cross draw or pull from a shoulder holster. I did find a couple of lower riding duty holsters available from Kirkpatrick--may try one of them. Tequila Jake

I have limited movement in my strong arm due to a shoulder problem and it's hard for me to lift my arm high enough to get my SR9 out of a Blackhawk Serpa carried in the 3:30 position. Since this will be my open-carry gun, I will probably carry it no further back than the 3:00 position and I...

Cheesewhiz, Yep, I've noticed myself doing that, but didn't make the connection. I'll make sure I don't do it during the next range session. Thanks for the tip. If it still does it, maybe I'll have to send mine back to Ruger. Tequila Jake

Maybe it's just me and I need to work on increasing the strength of my trigger finger? Tequila Jake

My SR 9 is very reliable--555 rounds through it with only one FTF during the first 100 rds (my fault--I didn't "slingshot" the slide hard enough on the first round of the magazine). No FTFs at all. However, I have a problem with the trigger pull. Not that it's too long or hard, it just...

I've fired 383 rds through my new SR9 in the last couple of months with only one FTF and no FTEs. On the 82nd round (first round from the mag) it failed to feed, but I'm sure it was my fault--I didn't pull the slide back far enough or didn't release it sharply enough. Since then, no FTFs or...

contender, I hope the trigger on mine gets better with more shots fired. Looking forward to what you have to say about the parts your friend is working on. Tequila Jake

steveodtw, Thanks for the info. I will do as you recommend and put 500 rds through my pistol before I think about changing out the trigger. Tequila Jake

lakers3234, Thanks for the recommendation about the Ghost trigger--I notice a lot of folks are going that way. Tequila Jake

I just returned from the range a couple of hours ago after trying 12 different types of ammo in my new SR9. Following are the results: Generalities: Really long, hard, rough trigger pull. Does it get getter with use? Not too much difference in recoil with any of the rounds. The +Ps...

steveoldtw, I'm going to post my "range report" as a separate thread so more folks will get a look at it. Should be up in a few minutes. Tequila Jake

steveodtw, Thanks for the recommendations. If the weather shapes up later today I will be at the range trying it out with 8 - 10 different loads I have on hand, from 115 gr to 147 gr. Tequila Jake