picked up my SR9 today...

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Ruger lover...

First semi-auto. I bought my revolvers for a reason. Fire when needed after sitting forever. And lack of experience. Plus getting robbed at gun-point at my storage units.

I've gotten to love the range, and bought the full-sized SR9 for that reason.

Test fire is from Nov 21 2011.

Anyone want to tell me anything about their experience with this gun? Good and bad included!

Old stories are great... but my 11/2011 gun is of more interest obviously. How are these new models performimg?? Tell me anything...especially any tips!

 

[Conn AK]

Been shooting since I was 8. I've owned many guns. I'm 52 now and I can honestly say the SR9 is the best semi-auto I've owned. A flawless performer, the SR9 will not disappoint you.

 

[clint_lnl]

you have a great pistol in the SR9, I have owned one for about 2 years and has never missed a beat. only tip I can give you is clean and lube it before you take it out and shoot it and after you shoot it too. I would put 100 or 200 rounds down range. that way you get use to it since its your 1st semi-auto and IF you don't have any failure to fire or failure to extract , then I would call this a good gun and a would trust it when you need it. and try the backstrap both ways and see what feels right to you.
good luck and let use know what you think after you get some range time with it

 

[Scott]

Mine was my first semi-auto also. The slide is very hard to rack compared to most others, but that supposedly decreases the recoil. Takes a little getting used to how to rack without hurting or pinching your fingers on the sharp serrations. And the "slide release" is actually designed as a "slide stop", therefore its much easier to "slingshot" the slide instead of letting it slam with the slide STOP lever. The mag disconnect is a nuisance if you want to practice dry firing- have to put in an empty mag first, but it's real easy to remove if you prefer. The 17 round mag is great at the range - less reloading time. I think it is a very nicely balanced (for me anyway) extremely reliable and economical utility gun that works great for daily carry. Great quality and reliability but cheap enough that I don't worry about scratches and wear marks. I'm no expert but that's my ramblings on my "original" model. Good luck with yours!

 

[Hazama Yakiba]

SR9 = SemiAutomatic HEAVEN !

Nuff' said...

Haz :::would marry his SR9c if it had a feminine name and a Father who owned STURM RUGER:::

Note: this reply is my 100th post and now I proudly wear the badge of a Single-Sixer !!! :shock:

 

[guidedfishing]

I've got just a little over 3K rds through my SR9 now. It eats everything without a hiccup. The trigger can not compare to the a nice single action trigger but it really smoothed out nice.

I put just a small piece of rubber with adhesive backing behind the trigger to act as an over travel stop/adjustment. Wow that made all the difference in the world on the trigger. (hello Ruger Overtravel adjustment)

I immediately removed the magazine disconnect as well.

The only other issue I ran into had nothing to do with the pistol, but with steel case ammo the lacquered cases will start to hang up in the mags. Fine for practice its ok, but for the most part I run Fed or Win target ammo. and carry Win 147 JHP.

It handles and points so natural as good or better than my HP.

Good luck you have a keeper
GF

 

[Bob G]

I was always a hardcore model 1911 fan. They just feel right, they point and shoot very well. and punch a nice big hole at the other end. You could throw a cat through the slop in the frame of the one I carried in the the Corps and it still hit whatever I was aiming at and never malfunctioned. I never even considered owning a sissified 9mm untill I met up with the SR9 at one of gun shops I frequent. With the changing of the guard in 2008, I became "paranoid" with the idea that hi-cap mags would no longer be available, as was the case the last time a leftist occupied the highest post in the land. On a whim, I stopped in and began looking at a few prospects. Without naming names, I had three competitors lined up and it became instantly apparent which one would become mine. Two reasons: 1) The SR9 handles better than any other on the market today as far as I'm concerned. 2) It's stamped with the Ruger name. I just went out back and killed two tomato sauce cans with 30 rounds, that probably puts the total round count at about 500. If I didn't have an SR9, I would buy one. I'm actually surprised that they aren't even more popular.

 

[labhound]

I'm on my second SR9. I sold the first one to a friend in a moment of mental weakness and regreated it as soon as it left my hand. So I waited almost a year and bought my second one. GREAT pistol. If you want to improve your trigger pull technique on it, shoot a DA revolver or a pistol in DA and follow it with the SR9. I was amazed how much better I shot the SR9 after doing this!

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Just grabbed a 250 box of Remington 115gr UMC at WalMart for $60. Heading to the range tomorrow.

Thanks! Love the stories/advice. Keep 'em coming!

I immediately removed the magazine disconnect as well.

Any more details? Thanks.

 

[cjs1945]

Bought my SR9 in Dec. of 2008 and put 500 round through it before it's first cleaning and it has performed flawlessly. Have since added sr40 and sr40c and all three perform flawlessly, Can not think of anything bad about these pistols, they just keep on shooting round after round of whatever ammo that i feed them no matter what brand or bullet type.

 

[22/45 Fan]

I bought one of the first SR9s in late '07 and it was one of the recall guns. It never missed a beat both before and after Ruger modified the trigger. I sold it to a friend earlier this year as it had become redundent in my "collection" but just replaced it with an SR9C, which has also been flawless through the first couple of hundred rounds so far.

Good choice and a super bargain at the cost.

 

[tcolt45]

congrats on your new SR9.

 

[this_is_nascar]

Glad to here all the great comments about the SR9. I hope to own one in the next few weeks.

 

[Sham22]

I bought mine 8/2011. My first semi-auto too. I love this gun. Can't say enough good things about it. Although out of the box the slide and magazines were a bit stiff, they have really loosened up after about 500 rounds. And so far after 1k rounds not a single jam or misfeed Like others have said experiment with the backstrap, it'll make a difference in you're accuracy and comfort. Awesome gun, I know you'll enjoy yours. Happy shooting.

 

[Skooger]

I'm 57 and just now getting into guns. I have researched extensively before purchasing my guns and I guess you'd say I'm sold on Ruger. I am unable to compare different 9 mm semi's to the SR9, but I have run about 500 rounds through it since purchasing it one month ago. I have been using either Federal or Remington ammo and have not had one misfire. It feels great in the hand, looks great and shoots great. I know you'll enjoy yours, I love mine.

 

[Lateck]

jjmIII;
Congrats..
I don't own a SR9..but, I have three other SR's (9c, 40c & 40).

Love them... 8)


Lateck,

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

I LOVE my new SR9.

It was a joy at the range. I can shoot it pretty well for the first day, but need more practice!

The option of 17+1 and another 17 round clip for 35 rounds of goodness, is awesome.

I load 10 rounds per clip at the range, and loaded at work, since I feel that is easier on the clips. Any thoughts there?

I have only 80 rounds through the gun, but they were all flawless first to last. I will update after next range trip.

Keep your SR9(c) stories coming!

 

[PackinPreacher]

I've had one for a week. Put 140 rounds through it so far. I've owned MANY S/A's and this is the most enjoyable shooter that I've owned. Enjoy!!

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Just shot another 80 rounds or so..

Really getting to like this gun. I'm very good at 35 feet. As I get more comfortable I'll practice some at 50 feet (our ranges max). The SR9 is very easy to shoot and I like the "one in the chamber" indicator.

With 160+ rounds the gun is flawless!

 

[FergusonTO35]

I am so glad to hear the good reprts as my SR9c stainless is supposed to be here on wednesday. It won't replace my P95 but its a nice compliment to it. So, I guess we are of the consensus that the bugs with the SR series have been worked out?

 

[kkramer673]

Loading pistol magazines to their full capacity doesn't wear the springs. It's actually using them that does that (the cycles of compressing them, having them expand as rounds are fired, then loading the magazine and compressing the springs again).

 

[Flyspek65]

["FergusonTO35"]I am so glad to hear the good reprts as my SR9c stainless is supposed to be here on wednesday. It won't replace my P95 but its a nice compliment to it. So, I guess we are of the consensus that the bugs with the SR series have been worked out?[/quote]

I hope your SR9c will be as good as the others above have reported. I think the SR series was tarnished a little by early problems with triggers as someone noted above. Ruger has addressed that.

I have an SR40c that I took straight from the seller to the range and shot 50 rounds through it with no drama or problems at all. So much for all the horror stories about grease, crud, mag disconnects, etc.: IMHO, the SR series will have to be judged on their long term performance over time to see if any other problems will crop up. Would love to see a 100k torture test of one, but, alas, I am but a poor old man.

One of the above posters mention sharp edges on the cocking serrations of his SR. I can verify that. They are somewhat abrasive on mine also.

I believe these will be good performers over the long haul. I love mine. Haven't shot it enough yet for EDC, but I will get there. Need to find a source of inexpensive hollow point ammo for further testing, then should be gtg if no problems are found with the HP ammo.

IMO, these are the guns that the Glocks should have been. Not bashing Glock here, I carried them for about 17 years. But you do have to be very careful with your gun handling under stress with them. The thumb safety of the SR series gives an added margin of safety if the end user takes time to train with it.

Regards and thanks for letting me comment,

Flyspek

 

[dbracing]

Took my new SR9 to the range yesterday, and after 100 rounds through it, I am going to have it for a long time. There was not a hint of an issue at all.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I picked up my SR9c on Wednesday and gave it a good cleaning and inspection when I got home. Didn't find any dirt or metal chips in it, it fires primed cases no problem. I found I prefer the arched backstrap side and the flat bottom 10 round magazine. I went ahead and loaded all the mags to let the springs get settled. Hopefully I can give it a range session when I get back from my Christmas travels.

 

[Big Stu]

Load it to the max and don't worry about it. You'll have no problem saving enough money to replace the spring long before it actually wears out. I've kept my mags completely loaded and I use the heck out of them. They are still working perfectly and they still are very tight. Over 3000 rounds through them.

 

[exavid]

I've had a plenty of magazines fully loaded and stored for years that fired with no problem. In fact I've never had a magazine fail in all the years I've had auto-loaders and I got my first one (S&W M39) in 1963 with many that followed in the ensuing 48 years. If the magazines worked when new the still functioned many years later even if left loaded in an ammo can. Sure wish I still had that pretty model 39. I actually bought my SR9 a couple years ago because it felt as good in my hand as my old S&W did and had a double stack magazine. That's what polymer has done for handguns. S&W had a double stack 9mm, the model 59 and the single stack model 39. The problem for me with the 59 was the thick grip, I bought the 39 for slim grip that better fit my hand. But with my SR9 I have the great ergomonics of the old 39 with the capacity of the model 59. It can't get much better than that. The good looks of my all black SR was also a nice feature too. Glocks are good but not pretty.