Ruger SR9s...Oops

[Sonnytoo]

Sonny, How well would you say the SR9c stacks up against the G26 accuracy wise? I'm just curious-I noticed you said they got a group 3.41 inches at 25 yards from a ransom rest.

Mike, my first guess is that they are equal in accuracy. I do own both models and I like both guns.
I have NOT tried to group either gun at 25 yards. However, I have used a standing position where I lean one shoulder against a rest for steadiness, and both guns have put 10 rounds into one inch @ 10 yards. I was at that range today, and it is an honest ten yards. (I had reported eight yards previously)
That being said, I believe the Glock may outlast the Ruger, as the Glock is quite rugged and has an excellent longevity record. But the Ruger is slimmer @ 0.985" slide width and feels very good in my hands, and I like its 1911-style manual safety. (Glock 26 slide width 1.004")
The Ruger actually "feels better" and carries more easily for me in concealed carry. It's a tough decision. I think the Ruger can be purchased $100 cheaper than the Glock, and that may influence some folks' decision.
Sonnytoo

 

[Mike J]

Thanks Sonny, I remembered you having both & figured you would have a pretty good idea how they would stack up. Right now I have a Kel Tec P11 for a subcompact carry piece but in all honesty I haven't really carried it much. I'm kinda liking the looks of the SR9c but it might be a while before I can do any more gun purchases.

 

[208packinheat]

Mine did and has ever since the first BANG. I have not read too much in the "damaged reputation" of the SR9. 90% of the reviews say it is a fine gun and gee, it only cost $399.99 or less if you look 'round. The rest, well, I rack it up to a bias against Ruger, not the other way 'round.

By the way, buy American :evil:

 

[HedgeHog77]

I don't understand all the problems. Mine, out of the box, performed very nicely. I did have one light tap/no fire but that was the first round in the 17 cap mag. I may have not cycled the slide properly and rode it down. Regardless, that was my only problem all day. Didn't "pre-clean", polish, spit...nothing. I did do a post shoot cleaning and granted there was a little extra grease from the factory that I cleaned out but nothing that would make me say don't buy a Ruger. I was getting tighter groups right off the bat with my SR9c than I ever did with my Beretta, and it's a full size. I would not hesitate to purchase another one. I plan on this being my primary carry weapon and have no qualms about it.

 

[ArmedinAZ]

Simple. Some run fine out of the box, some don't. You get a good one you're happy.

 

[crispy]

I'm a new gun owner with that being a SR9c. From my first shot I was putting all of my rounds into a 3" circle from 7-8 yards. I realize that is nothing to crow about, but that was my FIRST shot with a brand new gun.

I don't even know what a problem is. Never had the slightest issue. I assumed most guns were as perfect as this. Apparently not.

 

[usdabeef]

You really need to clean the guns well, paying attention to the striker bore and the striker itself. Then run about 500 rounds downrange with regular cleanings in between. My triggers cleaned right up and are crisp and light enough for reasonable accuracy and perfect for self defense.

Why should a purchaser have to go through such a procedure just to get a serviceable trigger? I keep hearing of strange trigger modifications, replacement of the trigger, peening issues, etc., etc. The gun should work fine out of the box. The SR9 could have been a legitimate American-made competitor to Glock. Instead, its reputation is so severely damaged, I doubt it will ever be taken seriously by anyone but blindly devoted Ruger enthusiasts.

You haven't done your research. all the kinks are out. the new sr9's are awesome and reliable.

usda

 

[Yawn]

Simple. Some run fine out of the box, some don't. You get a good one you're happy.

Maybe?

Or it could be that some clean and break-in well, out of the box and some don't... and the some that don't, don't always roll a seven or eleven.

 

[Anonymous]

Don't know about the SR9, but the c is perfect for me. For a $400 pistol can't imagine anyone complaining. I thought I read that Ruger changed the c trigger because so many didn't like the SR9's. Compared to my Kel-Tec it's like smooth as butter.