Nalapombu
Bearcat
Hey all,
I am here in Texas and am going to take my CCW class soon and get my permit down here. I have been without my permit for a while since moving from Ohio. My Primary back then was a Glock 19 and Bersa Thunder .380.
I had told myself that the next handgun I would buy would be a J-Frame to give me the option of pocket carry on occasion. Well I was talking about some carry pistols on another forum that would also be a good choice and someone suggested the Ruger SR9c. I had never paid much attention to these pistols and didn't know much about them.
Just for kicks I looked at some pics and watched a few videos of them. I was interested now. I got a pen and paper and wrote down the measurements of my Bersa Thunder and the SR9c to see how they compared. To my utter shock the SR9c was actually a tad bit smaller in some areas. It certainly wasn't bigger than my Bersa like I fully expected it to be. It even weighs about the same as my Bersa. OK, now I was really interested in them.
I went to the local Gander Mountain and had a look. Once I handled and played with it for a few minutes I decided to slip it in my pocket to see how it fit. In my cargo shorts it fit fine. Now I wouldn't want to carry it all the time that way, but it can be done.
What really got me looking at these 9mm autos like these was my nephew buying his first handgun, a Glock 26. I had been looking at the single stack autos like the one from Walther, the Springfield XDs and the LC9. When I handled the SR9c I felt like there wouldn't be a need to get one of these single stack autos when the SR9c is out there and feels so good in the hand, fits in a pocket and has a following that really like them.
SO...I'd like to ask you guys and gals what you think of the SR9c. I think it feels much better in the hand than the Glock 26 does. When you look at the price of the SR9c, it makes a pretty darn good argument for getting one. I've seen them new for just under $400. What is the best price you all have seen for one, either blue or stainless? I really don't care about what finish it has.
Right now the ones on my very short list are:
1. Ruger SR9c
2. FN FNS 9 Compact
3. Kahr CW9
4. S&W Shield 9mm
I have the KAHR CW9 on there just because of how thin and light it is and how really good it feels in my hand. The same with the S&W Shield. It too felt really good in my hand. I don't think either of those are in the same league as the first 2.
What do you all think?
I'd like to hear your thoughts and experiences with the SR9c over the years. Where does it rate for you as a carry gun?
Any info or opinions you want to add, feel free.
Thanks all.
Nalajr
I am here in Texas and am going to take my CCW class soon and get my permit down here. I have been without my permit for a while since moving from Ohio. My Primary back then was a Glock 19 and Bersa Thunder .380.
I had told myself that the next handgun I would buy would be a J-Frame to give me the option of pocket carry on occasion. Well I was talking about some carry pistols on another forum that would also be a good choice and someone suggested the Ruger SR9c. I had never paid much attention to these pistols and didn't know much about them.
Just for kicks I looked at some pics and watched a few videos of them. I was interested now. I got a pen and paper and wrote down the measurements of my Bersa Thunder and the SR9c to see how they compared. To my utter shock the SR9c was actually a tad bit smaller in some areas. It certainly wasn't bigger than my Bersa like I fully expected it to be. It even weighs about the same as my Bersa. OK, now I was really interested in them.
I went to the local Gander Mountain and had a look. Once I handled and played with it for a few minutes I decided to slip it in my pocket to see how it fit. In my cargo shorts it fit fine. Now I wouldn't want to carry it all the time that way, but it can be done.
What really got me looking at these 9mm autos like these was my nephew buying his first handgun, a Glock 26. I had been looking at the single stack autos like the one from Walther, the Springfield XDs and the LC9. When I handled the SR9c I felt like there wouldn't be a need to get one of these single stack autos when the SR9c is out there and feels so good in the hand, fits in a pocket and has a following that really like them.
SO...I'd like to ask you guys and gals what you think of the SR9c. I think it feels much better in the hand than the Glock 26 does. When you look at the price of the SR9c, it makes a pretty darn good argument for getting one. I've seen them new for just under $400. What is the best price you all have seen for one, either blue or stainless? I really don't care about what finish it has.
Right now the ones on my very short list are:
1. Ruger SR9c
2. FN FNS 9 Compact
3. Kahr CW9
4. S&W Shield 9mm
I have the KAHR CW9 on there just because of how thin and light it is and how really good it feels in my hand. The same with the S&W Shield. It too felt really good in my hand. I don't think either of those are in the same league as the first 2.
What do you all think?
I'd like to hear your thoughts and experiences with the SR9c over the years. Where does it rate for you as a carry gun?
Any info or opinions you want to add, feel free.
Thanks all.
Nalajr