SR40 prepurchase questions

[BrittB]

I'm looking at buying a new one and I'm wondering what I should be aware of or lookout for. I know the upsides, what are the downsides?

 

[Lateck]

The down side with the SR40 is that you'll be shooting to much ammo!

Lateck,

 

[boomer1]

Be sure to field strip/clean/lube your new pistol prior to first use, read the manual....buy lots of ammo....enjoy.....

YMMV,
boomer 8)

 

[rmaranda]

I was out at the range this morning with mine. It gets better everytime I shoot it.

 

[exavid]

Personally I'd recommend the SR40c over the SR40. Not because it's a better gun but if you're considering concealed carry the c model is a lot easier to carry. I have the SR9 and SR40c and find both pistols completely reliable and not the least choosy about ammo. Unless you're reloading the .40 is going to cost a good bit more than the 9mm. I don't see any downside on the Ruger SR line.

 

[BrittB]

This would be a range/ nightstand gun. I have a LCP for carry and I'm betting that the sound alone would scare off even the most hardened druggie out there. It's .357 type of loud!

 

[cjs1945]

Have SR9, SR40 and SR40c and they all perform flawlessly with any type of ammo. The 40c is the easiest to carry but they are all great pistols. Can not think of anything to complain about any of them.

 

[Big Stu]

This would be a range/ nightstand gun. I have a LCP for carry and I'm betting that the sound alone would scare off even the most hardened druggie out there. It's .357 type of loud!

I kind of thought it was loud until I fired my GP100 without hearing protection. .380 LCP = loud. .357magnum GP100 = UNFREAKING BELIEVABLE LOUD! :lol:

 

[LC_67]

Awesome choice! Mine fired a bit to the left out of the box.

No downside that I can think of - good price, reliable and name brand company with a good record of customer service. The only downside is the Canadian versions (where I live) are 10 round mags for civilians.

Oh yeah..and I don't have enough ammo and time ;-)

 

[BrittB]

Got it and now I can't make it to the range. Holidays and such, that how it goes. Now I'm like a kid in a candy store with no money, grrr!

 

[exavid]

Congratulations on the new Ruger. I was at the county range yesterday and sent another 100rds of 175gr hard cast lead semi wad cutters down range. First lead bullets I've tried loading for my 40c. No problem, they feed and shoot as well as anything I've fed this pistol. Sure cut nice holes in paper. I really like the 40c for winter carry and nightstand duty. For carry I use the 10rd flat bottom magazine and for home duty I put the high cap magazine in it. You're going to like this fine firearm.

 

[BrittB]

I have yet to meet any Ruger I didn't like so buying this one was a no brainer. Now my pistols are all Ruger and that gives me a warm feeling!

 

[BrittB]

Went to the range yesterday and put about 100 rounds through it. It took a couple of magazines to get the feel of it but once I did it was great! I did have one FTE but I was proposely limp wristing it to see how much muzzle flip it produced. It's only slightly worse than a Glock 17 which means it's not bad at all. I also took the LCP and the LC9 and I think they kick a little worse than the SR40. Clean up was a snap too as they break down with little effort and you can get to all the nessasary aeras to do a good job. Little things like the loaded chamber indicator and magazine disconnect didn't bother me at all.
I couldn't be happier with the SR40 and I'm thinking about getting a SR9c although I know where I can get a deal on a used all black non-DC P90 for $350. The SR9c is $400, tough choice!

 

[boltons75]

I just put up a set of firesites for the Sr pistols in the swap meet section....if anyone is interested.

 

[BrittB]

What are firesites?

 

[exavid]

http://www.williamsgunsight.com/gunsights/pistol.htm

 

[BrittB]

Don't those require a gunsmith to install?

 

[exavid]

In most cases it's not brain surgery and a reasonably adept person can do the job. A lot depends on the particular pistol.

 

[boltons75]

The front sight you have to drift in, but the rear you leave the stock sight base in place, just remove the screw and roll pin to replace the rear sight.

 

[BrittB]

I wouldn't need some sort of sight press, I could drift it out with a brass punch?

 

[boltons75]

I wouldn't need some sort of sight press, I could drift it out with a brass punch?

Yes you can, send me a message if interested. I made the sight tool just to make adjustment easier. They are nice sights, just not for a concealed carry weapon.

 

[labhound]

The Williams Gun Sights are the same ones sold on the shopruger.com sight.
http://shopruger.com/70941-SR9-SR9c-SR40-SR40c-Sight-Set/productinfo/12936/

 

[boltons75]

The Williams Gun Sights are the same ones sold on the shopruger.com sight.
http://shopruger.com/70941-SR9-SR9c-SR40-SR40c-Sight-Set/productinfo/12936/

Yes, same sights, but since they, Williams, are my goto range and only 5 miles away, I bought them from Williams. They are good sights, but suck for a CC gun.

 

[cram3r]

i wouldn't use Federal .40 s&w FM J in your .40 but that's just me

 

[BrittB]

The Federal seems to work okay as well as Remington and Blazer. WWB was the one I was goofing around with to make it have a limp wrist FTE so that wasn't a fair test. So far, it's ate everything but I did a pre shooting service and barrel deburr before ever shooting it. I also serviced both magazines which is something I've always done. It's a great shooting pistol!