Recent content by CurlyQ

Yep, holding a spring compressed does not affect its power over time. At least not to any readily measurable degree. It's the flexing of the spring that causes metal fatigue over time and will eventually compromise the spring. But in most modern springs, we're talking about many thousands of...

The slide stop engaging the notch in the slide is subject to the same mechanics as a sear engaging a hammer notch. The important factor is the angle at which the two parts engage. If the slide notch engages the slide stop at a positive angle, the notch is angled so as to push the slide stop up...

The first thing most bad guys do after steeling a gun is grind off the serial number. Putting some sort of ID number in a hidden place they aren't likely to look makes the gun more easily traceable if stolen. Of course, if you're going to do that, the most obvious thing to put there is the...

Oh, I've let Ruger know about it.

Test fire date was 2014/06/03

I know there are those who say you should never dry any 22, but Ruger firearms have always been designed with the ability to dry fire. The Ruger SR22 owner's manual addresses it specifically..."The Ruger SR22 pistols can be dry fired without damage to the firing pin or other components as long...

Most of the pros and cons posted here about striker fired vs hammer fired can actually be applied to either type. Neither has an inherent advantage in primer striking power. I've seen striker fired guns that could punch a primer like a pile driver, and hammer fired that barely get the job...

Just a follow up. I contacted Ruger and they said a number of SR9c's were shipped with springs that were too short. They are sending me a replacement spring.

I have been a Ruger fan for some time. I'll never give up my MkIII or my 10-22. And my SR9 has been my favorite full size gun for some time. Recently while browsing the local gun store I came across an SR9c and decided it would make a great replacement for my normal carry gun and a companion...