My New SR9c

[Arkayem]

I posted that I was planning to buy an SR9, and I received numerous replies saying I should consider the SR9c.

In fact, I received so many recommendations for the SR9c, that I went out and bought one! I got the one with the silver top.

I just got back from my first trip to the range where I fired 50 rounds of Federal 115 GR. Even with that small number of shots I could tell the gun was far more accurate than I am. I was amazed that I could hit the man silhouette at 100 yards fairly consistantly!

It feels very comfortable in my hand. The 10 round mag is slightly less comfortable to me than the 17 shot mag because of the smaller grip, but both seem equally accurate.

The recoil is surprisingly light and very well controlled. The barrel moves up only a half inch or so, and I can get back on my target reliably even when rapid firing.

I had no misfires.

The slide is very stiff, but I hear they loosen up after 200 rounds or so.

The slide release is too stiff to activate without relieving the pressure on it by pulling back on the slide before letting it slam forward to chanber a round. I am hoping to be able to activate that with just my thumb once it gets fully broken in.

The trigger is very smooth and light. It feels almost like a competition target pistol! I think that is the reason I was so accurate with it the first time out.

I am glad for the thumb safety, since the trigger is so light that I think it might be possible to have an accidental discharge putting into the holster if your finger doesn't clear the guard fast enough.

It's a really nice gun that is so much fun to shoot that I don't think it will take long to become extremely accurate with it. Next week I will put at least 200 more rounds through it. :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

You can always do something like I did, and sand down the pinky extension, as I find the factory flat plate a little too small, and the pinky extension too long, but my reworked pinky extension just right.

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[F250HD]

I've heard alot of reviews about the slide release being to tight to activate without pulling back the slide. (or i believe ruger just calls it the slide stop, and they dont actually refer to it as a slide release on this gun) But brand new out of the box mine was stiff, still do-able, but once i striped it down and gave it a full clean and lube, it loosened up for me and still tighter than say my s&w 9mm (which has more of a leverage on the slide release) it isnt that bad, and i never pull back, just release with my thumb. But my hands are larger than most because i am a tall guy, so i dont know if that contributes to it, but the slide release is acceptable to me, i kind of like it like that believe it or not

 

[Gizmo42]

It's not a slide release, it is a slide lock. You are supposed to pull back and "slingshot" the slide to release it. I never even touch it unless I'm locking it open for cleaning.

I am glad for the thumb safety, since the trigger is so light that I think it might be possible to have an accidental discharge putting into the holster if your finger doesn't clear the guard fast enough.

Your finger should be no where near the trigger when putting it in the holster. I should be straight along the side under the slide (see the 2nd pic above). Finger should only be inside the trigger guard when your are ready to fire.

 

[Anonymous]

My "slide lock" functions as a slide release just fine if the magazine is full and inserted. If the gun is empty with an empty magazine, well then it doesn't really work as a slide release, but there isn't any reason to slam the slide home on an empty gun.

 

[jstanfield103]

I have not been able to use it as a slide release either. Ruger must just wanted it as a slide stop, considering that is what they call it. To me the only complaint with this gun is that it is not a slide release. My P90 works good as a slide release and most manufactures have it as a slide release. I have always used it as a slide release and not just a stop until this gun. Maybe Ruger will realize that most of us, not all would rather it be a release. That is the only improvement that I can see as of now. We'll maybe some screw on grip panels ( that way you could use some Hogue wrap around grips). I currently have the Hogue jr Handall grips, they make the gun feel complete comfortable in my hand.

I am sorry but I have to post pictures of my gun also, I am just happy as Heck with it. You need to post some pictures of you're new gun also. Let us See it.

By jstanfield at 2011-09-10

By jstanfield at 2011-09-10

By jstanfield at 2011-09-10

By jstanfield at 2011-09-10

 

[Big Stu]

My "slide lock" functions as a slide release just fine if the magazine is full and inserted. If the gun is empty with an empty magazine, well then it doesn't really work as a slide release, but there isn't any reason to slam the slide home on an empty gun.

+1 I agree completely

 

[Arkayem]

Your finger should be no where near the trigger when putting it in the holster. I should be straight along the side under the slide (see the 2nd pic above). Finger should only be inside the trigger guard when your are ready to fire.

I realize that, but there are lots of accidental discharges on the record where people do not keep their finger out of the trigger guard when holstering. For most guns they can get away with it, because the trigger pull is so high. But for this gun, the trigger pull is so light that they probably can't get away with it.

I'm just saying the safety is a nice feature - just in case.

 

[Arkayem]

My "slide lock" functions as a slide release just fine if the magazine is full and inserted. If the gun is empty with an empty magazine, well then it doesn't really work as a slide release, but there isn't any reason to slam the slide home on an empty gun.

Good point! I agree.

Also, I didn't realize until today, that you don't need to pull the slide all the way to the locked position to cock it for dry-firing practice. About half-way back cocks it. Then. you don't have to worry about unlocking the slide. I was pulling it all the way back to locked position, and having trouble releasing it with just the slide lock button.

I also am aware of the warning in the book about never to dry-fire it without an empty magazine installed. I guess dry-firing without a magazine installed can cause damage.

 

[Big Stu]

My "slide lock" functions as a slide release just fine if the magazine is full and inserted. If the gun is empty with an empty magazine, well then it doesn't really work as a slide release, but there isn't any reason to slam the slide home on an empty gun.

Good point! I agree.

Also, I didn't realize until today, that you don't need to pull the slide all the way to the locked position to cock it for dry-firing practice. About half-way back cocks it. Then. you don't have to worry about unlocking the slide. I was pulling it all the way back to locked position, and having trouble releasing it with just the slide lock button.

I also am aware of the warning in the book about never to dry-fire it without an empty magazine installed. I guess dry-firing without a magazine installed can cause damage.

That is correct! if you plan on dry firing the pistol make sure you either have the empty mag in place, or you remove the magazine disconnect safety. when the striker hits the safety disconnect, it can and will cause damage to your striker. If you have already been dry firing with the safety in place but the magazine out, I would highly reccommend that you remove the striker and very carefully inspect it for wear or damage. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! A damaged striker could cause a failure when you need it the most

 

[Arkayem]

Here are few shots of my new SR9c:


New in the box. 17 round mag is full, 10 round mag is empty:

Loaded and indicating a round in the chamber (safety is ON):

With 10 shot mag the extension lip is just right for my pinky finger, but the bottom of the grip is somewhat uncomfortable in the palm of my hand:

With full 17 shot mag indicating round in chamber, safety on, finger out of trigger guard. The grip with the 17 shot mag is better for my hand than the 10 shot mag.

Lots of room on the grip for my hand when using the 17 round mag:

 

[Lateck]

Congrats!

The SR9c IS a GREAT little gun!
I too like how it fits my hands and the safety features!
(Others do not like the safeties... to each their own.)

Shoot straight and safe!

Lateck,

 

[F250HD]

my only complaint on the gun, which isnt a big deal is that 1/2 the time i forget to push down the ejector while breaking it down, not a huge deal, just one extra step and due to a fault of my own, other than that no problems as of yet