Ruger SR series striker

[Mr. Boom]

Anyone with an SR9 or SR9c change out their striker spring with the Galloway version? How much heavier is it, or is it heavier?

Not sure if the SR40/c uses the same striker or not.

 

[pjvrefugee]

put one in my SR45. also got the smooth it kit both from Galloway. used the heavy striker spring because I reload and am having trouble sometimes finding the primers I am used to. some are harder than others and I wanted to make sure they ignite. anything from Galloway has my confidence. they are also good people to deal with. the striker spring is noticeably heavier and reduces the chance of a light primer hit. I may do the same thing to my SR40 and SR9. just depends on the primer situation this fall.

 

[revhigh]

And by the time you add up the extra money spent on your Ruger with the 'upgraded' parts, you could have bought a better gun in the first place.

I don't get why people buy guns that need immediate improvement out of the box .... if a gun isn't good enough for me out of the box ..... I don't buy it.


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[208packinheat]

Then Rev High or low whatever, don't buy a Ruger. Seems you only buy the best, at least in your mind. You (and I for that matter) did not add a thing to the OPs question. Over and out.

 

[Cheesewhiz]

Then Rev High or low whatever, don't buy a Ruger. Seems you only buy the best, at least in your mind. You (and I for that matter) did not add a thing to the OPs question. Over and out.

Is it okay with you if I ask the OP why he wants to change out the striker spring? Is that okay? Because if it isn't, I don't give a crap!

 

[Mr. Boom]

Just so we are clear here, children, i want to know if newer version striker springs are lighter/different/heavier than the one that is in my '09 SR9. Might lighten the pull a bit if it is lighter, as mine is pretty heavy.

 

[Cheesewhiz]

Just so we are clear here, children, i want to know if newer version striker springs are lighter/different/heavier than the one that is in my '09 SR9. Might lighten the pull a bit if it is lighter, as mine is pretty heavy.

You will probably be better off looking into the Ghost trigger connector, as messing with a lighter striker spring will only cause light strikes on primers and eventual failure. I believe the Galloway is a stronger spring for use with the newer triggered guns. I do caution against modifying a gun that may be used for self defense. Now comes the real children.

 

[Mr. Boom]

Just so we are clear here, children, i want to know if newer version striker springs are lighter/different/heavier than the one that is in my '09 SR9. Might lighten the pull a bit if it is lighter, as mine is pretty heavy.

You will probably be better off looking into the Ghost trigger connector, as messing with a lighter striker spring will only cause light strikes on primers and eventual failure. I believe the Galloway is a stronger spring for use with the newer triggered guns. I do caution against modifying a gun that may be used for self defense. Now comes the real children.

I may go that route with the Ghost reset bar. I understand about light strikes, however, i think it could benefit from a spring from a 9c. I hear you about modifying.

 

[pjvrefugee]

I would do the same with any weapon I buy. ruger is at least as good as the high dollar weapons I also own. what I do to my guns makes them mine, just like changing the jugs, cam and trany on my Harley. it is personel, and it has nothing to do with "better" weapon. I have total faith in the Sr series rugers and carry one of them daily. why spend an extra 200 bucks on something that is no better?

 

[revhigh]

I understand about light strikes, however, i think it could benefit from a spring from a 9c.

Why would you think that ?

I'd think if it would 'benefit' from a different spring, Ruger would have put in a different spring .....



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[revhigh]

why spend an extra 200 bucks on something that is no better?

Simple ... Because the above statement is false ... Guns that cost $200 more ARE BETTER. Provably better. Machining, workmanship, QC, accuracy, reliability, finish, options, etc, etc.


I appreciate your unbridled affection for your Ruger semi, and that's great, but to make the statement above shows you don't have much experience with weapons of higher quality.

Sometimes you can spend more on something, and not get more or better, but that's rare in the firearms arena.

Shoot a comparable CZ, Sig, Beretta, H&K, or Walther, and then come back and see if you can make the same statement ... If you can still make the statement above ... Well .... OK. . It's just an Internet discussion.


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[revhigh]

Then Rev High or low whatever, don't buy a Ruger.

Seems you only buy the best, at least in your mind..

I don't .... Except for revolvers, rim fires, and rifles.

With regard to buying the 'best' of anything ... I buy the best that I can afford that meets my requirements at the time ... If I can't afford what I REALLY want at the time .... I wait until I CAN afford it. And I NEVER buy a gun that isn't acceptable for my usage out of the box. And I NEVER carry a gun that isn't factory stock, ESPECIALLY the fire control group ....

Yeah, yeah ... Why am I here ? .... why don't I go to the CZ forum .... Blah blah blah ....

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[Mr. Boom]

Rev. Back off. Stand down.

I asked a simple damn question. I did not want a tirade on the virtues of high dollar guns.

I have a SR9c. The striker spring is noticeably lighter than the one in my older SR9.

 

[revhigh]

Rev. Back off. Stand down.

I asked a simple damn question. I did not want a tirade on the virtues of high dollar guns.

I have a SR9c. The striker spring is noticeably lighter than the one in my older SR9.

Ooooooh .... OK then massa boom .... Sorry to intrude on your Internet .... Standing down .... Backing off ... LOL ...


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[drw72]

I would do the same with any weapon I buy. ruger is at least as good as the high dollar weapons I also own. what I do to my guns makes them mine, just like changing the jugs, cam and trany on my Harley. it is personel, and it has nothing to do with "better" weapon. I have total faith in the Sr series rugers and carry one of them daily. why spend an extra 200 bucks on something that is no better?

I agree....

Does anyone change there car oil with the stock oil it came with, same filters, etc. I would say no, they choose the brand or type they prefer.

If there was to be a company out there that made a gun exactly the way I like it I guess I would have to start my own company and build them myself.

 

[GKC]

Simple ... Because the above statement is false ... Guns that cost $200 more ARE BETTER. Provably better. Machining, workmanship, QC, accuracy, reliability, finish, options, etc, etc.

Not necessarily...although I will grant your premise in the looks department. For example, I have owned (note past tense) three Kimber 1911s, all three costing well over $1K each, not their entry level models, and I'd much rather have a Ruger SR1911, Springfield, or even a RIA. Kimber 1911s are indeed better in appearance, but I'd rather have a gun that works, made by a company that stands behind its products and gives a hoot about its customers.

 

[Mr. Boom]

Simple ... Because the above statement is false ... Guns that cost $200 more ARE BETTER. Provably better. Machining, workmanship, QC, accuracy, reliability, finish, options, etc, etc.

Not necessarily...although I will grant your premise in the looks department. For example, I have owned (note past tense) three Kimber 1911s, all three costing well over $1K each, not their entry level models, and I'd much rather have a Ruger SR1911, Springfield, or even a RIA. Kimber 1911s are indeed better in appearance, but I'd rather have a gun that works, made by a company that stands behind its products and gives a hoot about its customers.

Perfectly stated. Thank you

 

[woodman39]

Simple ... Because the above statement is false ... Guns that cost $200 more ARE BETTER. Provably better. Machining, workmanship, QC, accuracy, reliability, finish, options, etc, etc.

Not necessarily...although I will grant your premise in the looks department. For example, I have owned (note past tense) three Kimber 1911s, all three costing well over $1K each, not their entry level models, and I'd much rather have a Ruger SR1911, Springfield, or even a RIA. Kimber 1911s are indeed better in appearance, but I'd rather have a gun that works, made by a company that stands behind its products and gives a hoot about its customers.

Don't be bad mouth'in Kimbers.
I shoot USPSA with my Kimber Classic Custom Target that I bought back in the late 90's and it functioms 100% with every type of ammo I have put through it. Everything from lead semi wadcutters to flat nose hollow points that will stop other 1911's that my friends shoot. I have nothing but good to say about Kimber.

 

[pjvrefugee]

I might also add that making my weapons and my motorcycles personally mine is one of those "guy things". girls just like to throw money at whatever seems chic today. i'll keep my extra money up front because I will always buy what I think is dollar for dollar superior, and then personalize them. bikes, guns, cars, whatever. anyone who thinks better is just because of a higher price tag is a little chickafied to say the least. oh buy the way I should add LOL.

 

[revhigh]

I'd say that 'chickifying' something is far more like accessorizing a product to try to make it cosmetically prettier .... or something that it ISN'T .... rather than just buying a higher quality product in the beginning ... and leaving it stock .... primarily because it doesn't NEED to be 'improved'.


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