Recent content by michael hacker

Hey all, just installed the 20# Galloway Precision, SS guide rod/spring assembly in my SR9. The standard for the "9" is 18#. The new assembly is made for the .40, but fits perfectly in my SR9. I did this because the slide would ocaissionally fail to go into battery with JHP only... this...

Generally it is not recommended to dry fire the 9 or the 9c without a mag inserted. It is a firing pin block that is engaged when the magazine is removed. To dry fire these rigs without a mag, it is recommended that you remove the mag disconnect safety before dry firing without a mag. When...

I have had both the 330 and the 331 SR9's and the 331's are the latest iteration. They have the "D" shaped mag release and incorporate the best in the SR9c. Better trigger, easy mag release etc. The very newest SR9's are sweet. Shoot well, durable and dependable. I have shot over 5,000...

Wow, you really make sense... your a mental giant... Michael

I too have never had the problem you indicated, but as others have said, just grip the slide higher and you won't rake your fingers over the safety. I like the idea of just milling off the safety ear on the right side and problem solved. If you are right handed as your photo indicates, removal...

For me the black finish is the way to go. Black is better tactically, but it truly is a matter of taste. It's up yo you of course. There is a difference however, as the pure stainless slide is a finger cutter. Very sharp slide serrations. When coated, either nitrodox or blued, that creates...

I use the Insight X2L laser and light combo. You do have to manually turn it off and on, but it's a GREAT fit on the SR9c rail. You can turn off the laser and use only the light, but not the other way around. But the cost is good, $189 in the Portland area. It's a way cool addition, and you...

sorry about three postings, computer error...

Yes, never trust the customer rep when calling Ruger, they often don't have the latest information on new products. It's a shame, they should. But indeed, Davidson's does indicate a "blued" version of the SR40. Sounds like it won't be the Nitrodox finish, (my fave) but blue is nice, beats the...

Yes, never trust the customer rep when calling Ruger, they often don't have the latest information on new products. It's a shame, they should. But indeed, Davidson's does indicate a "blued" version of the SR40. Sounds like it won't be the Nitrodox finish, (my fave) but blue is nice, beats the...

Yes, never trust the customer rep when calling Ruger, they often don't have the latest information on new products. It's a shame, they should. But indeed, Davidson's does indicate a "blued" version of the SR40. Sounds like it won't be the Nitrodox finish, (my fave) but blue is nice, beats the...

Crispy is right, $25 at Bud's Gun Shop. And yes, they are made by MecGar in Italy. Right now, if you buy an SR9 or SR9c ten rounder, no matter where you buy it, it will be a MecGar. -Michael www.michaelhacker.com

I have had my 9c for sometime and put well over 5,000 rounds through it with a few failures to fire. I tried the failed rounds through my full size SR9 again, no fire. Turns out I bought a thousand round batch of re-man ammo and that was the problem. But even then, it was only about 6 or 7...

Does it ever fail to go into battery when firing?? (It shouldn't) If the slide is cycling fine during firing, you have no problem. -Michael www.michaelhacker.com

Yes, definately, I have had ALL the SR9 iterations, and the latest one has a far superior trigger and mag release mechanism. -Michael www.michaelhacker.com