Second Range Report for the SR9c

[RUGERFAN357]

Hello folks,
Today I went to the gun club, basically to try out my new 1911. But I could not go without my SR9c. Last trip I shot 150 flawless rounds. Well today I only put 50 more rounds through it, to total 200 flawless rounds. I bought another 100 rounds I will shoot sometime next week. I made the mistake of shooting the 1911 first. I adjusted to that trigger. It tool me 3 ten round mags to get back my accuracy with the SR9c. I was amazed I struggled with both guns like that. I guess because they are so different. I will wright more as I put more rounds down range with my SR9c.

Bill

 

[Al James]

Ive noticed that I shoot better at the range if I only bring one gun at a time. Or shoot one gun for an hour then switch to a different gun. Otherwise there is so much difference between all the platforms that it makes it tough to be as accurate as you can be when just focusing on one. Just my .02 though.

 

[ArmedinAZ]

Ive noticed that I shoot better at the range if I only bring one gun at a time. Or shoot one gun for an hour then switch to a different gun. Otherwise there is so much difference between all the platforms that it makes it tough to be as accurate as you can be when just focusing on one. Just my .02 though.

+.02 cents

 

[RUGERFAN357]

Yeah I figured that out a while ago. What I need to do is choose one carry gun and spend most of my time with that gun. And only once in a while take another one. But it is hard to choose one.

 

[owsi26]

Yeah I figured that out a while ago. What I need to do is choose one carry gun and spend most of my time with that gun. And only once in a while take another one. But it is hard to choose one.

I have that problem too. I have several dozen pistols, many of which would make a fine carry weapon. But, I still haven't stuck with just one even though I need to do so. Each pistol I buy, I buy extra magazines, holster(s), mag. carriers, etc.

Usually the holster I prefer (serpa) isn't available yet. I've bought about a dozen lasers, sure that the pistol I'm buying for will be my carry pistol! I'm too analytical, what I want will never be available. I want .45 or 10mm, in a small to medium size pistol with high capacity magazines available, lightweight, a rail for my green laser, night sights and a Serpa II holster
that will accept the rail laser.

I used to carry a Paraordinance P14-45. No laser but I was happy for years until the weight of the heavy pistol and two extra 14 round mags., became too much.

Now I bought the Ruger SR9c, even though I prefer .40 or above. Why did I buy it? It had been two years since I last bought a firearm, I saw the
ads, then a glowing magazine article review. I prefer all black pistols but my gun store had the stainless in stock. I went to look at it to see if I wanted to order the black one- which would be in by one day.

But, I found the stainless version very handsome and I bought it on the spot. I don't shoot 9mm but I heard it is available and is cheap. Today I ordered an extra 17 round mag., the adapter (hard to find) and a Serpa holster.

I think I just like an excuse to buy more guns and to 'play' with them. I'll carry one for a year and switch to another. I know I should have ONE carry pistol that I practice with over and over.

Is there help out there for me?

 

[Yosemite Sam]

I have a similar problem, though maybe not to quite the same degree (and no SR9(c)). I've recently been on a quest to determine which of my potential carry guns makes the "best" one. It really does depend on what tradeoffs you're willing to accept, and that can change over time. Because as you allude, there really is no one perfect gun.

[FWIW, today was Glock 30 .45ACP vs. S&W model 60 stainless .357 J-frame shooting .38s. 60 is more comfortable to carry, but G30 has the clear ammo and capacity advantage. Unloaded, both guns weight within 2oz of each other, in their holsters.]

The advice to practice, practice, practice with the one you're going to carry is well stated, though. I find I "can" shoot any of my guns sufficiently, but to really be good with it, where everything is just natural, takes some time with the particular weapon.

Hey, we may be fickle, but at least we've got the opportunity to try different guns first hand. I'd hate to put all my money on the table and walk away wondering if choice "B" was better.

In all my testing I am trying to get it down to "the" one, but I'm not sure its possible.

-- Sam

 

[WAYNO]

Speaking of the SR9c...

Just a week ago, I let a friend, and a friend of a friend, shoot my SR9.

Both of these guys are very experienced shooters. The friend of the friend went out the very next day and bought a SR9.

My friend ordered a SR9c thru my FFL.

He received the SR9c yesterday. We immediately took this SR9c out to the barn, complete with its industrial grade factory grease, and shot the better part of a box of cheap ammo thru it, with zero issues. I did not shoot it, but the folks that did, continued to be very pleased.

WAYNO.