Ruger SR9 With a Real 3.5lb Trigger Pull

57K said:

Let me see if I can explain this from my own experience. I started shooting handguns with magnum revolvers and I'm still pretty immune to recoil 35 years later. There are even folks at the local range who ask me to fire/test loads for them.

Shooting paper from a rest, or even game, that's a whole 'nother ballgame. You really don't want a trigger so light on a defensive pistol. I've tried the 3.5# Ghost TRBs and haven't found any advantage over the factory part except 1! Whenever I can get rid of overtravel, I'm all for it. You don't need excessive follow-through but not many autoloaders outside of 1911s are equipped to deal with it. With a good trigger stop, yeah 2# from a handgun hunting revolver is terrific, but you won't see much change from a 4# trigger with a trigger-stop.

My first magnum revolver was a Dan Wesson M15 that included a trigger stop, never seen another .357 Magnum that would outshoot it. But that's a far cry from having to cover a felon until LE arrives. If he needs shot, shoot him. Doing it accidentally after he's surrendered and while you're waiting on LE might need some 'splaining! :wink:

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57K said:

seniorxj said:

57K said:

Let me see if I can explain this from my own experience. I started shooting handguns with magnum revolvers and I'm still pretty immune to recoil 35 years later. There are even folks at the local range who ask me to fire/test loads for them.

Shooting paper from a rest, or even game, that's a whole 'nother ballgame. You really don't want a trigger so light on a defensive pistol. I've tried the 3.5# Ghost TRBs and haven't found any advantage over the factory part except 1! Whenever I can get rid of overtravel, I'm all for it. You don't need excessive follow-through but not many autoloaders outside of 1911s are equipped to deal with it. With a good trigger stop, yeah 2# from a handgun hunting revolver is terrific, but you won't see much change from a 4# trigger with a trigger-stop.

My first magnum revolver was a Dan Wesson M15 that included a trigger stop, never seen another .357 Magnum that would outshoot it. But that's a far cry from having to cover a felon until LE arrives. If he needs shot, shoot him. Doing it accidentally after he's surrendered and while you're waiting on LE might need some 'splaining! :wink:

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I don't plan on carrying it if I succeed in getting a real 3lb pull on my SR9. I didn't test the trigger pull before the polish job, but i can assure u it was significant!

I did measure it before the Ghost Rocket & springs went in & it was 6.6lb. After all parts were installed, then sent a 100 rounds down range, cleaned it up, & the pull was now a consistent 5lb with a few closer 4.8lb!!

So, is it possible to get a Ruger SR9 down to a legit 3lb pull??

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Honestly? Since the Ghost TRBs rated 3.5# will not get you to 4#, I don't see 3# being possible. I've done all of the internal polishing myself and it definitely helps. I've had mine since early 2013 and I can tell you that shooting helps as much as anything. I have not had my trigger pull measured, but I would estimate that it's around 4.5# with the factory TRB. :wink:

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57K said:

Otherwise I'd tell you to look at what might be one of the best options available, the CZ P-09 with 19 round mags. Unfortunately, CZ was one of the first pistolmakers to give us SHORT CHAMBERS in 9 X 19mm. If you're only going to shoot factory loads, forgetaboutit. If you handload, there will be OACL restrictions that I choose not to be limited by.

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