Please help me out. I am not interested in getting rid of the Glock, but I am interested in getting something new in 9mm that I can shoot better than the Glock and that feels right in my hands. I have a Glock 19, but I really don't shoot it as well as I would like. I think it mostly has to do with my finger size and the trigger. And, when I do shoot a lot of rounds, the trigger digs uncomfortably into my finger. Nevertheless, I like the Glock enough to keep it.
So, currently, I am considering an alternate to the Glock for purchase. I would also like to find a smaller carry gun, and have been looking at the LC9 as well. However, to hit two targets with one round, I have pretty much settled on a Ruger SR9C for both carry and home defense/range practice. And, keeping in the back of my head that I can always get the smaller LC9 later.
Although I have never fired a Ruger SR9C at the range, I have handled it in a local gun shop and I have worked the trigger, and to me the trigger feels really good and the ergonomics feel really good, too. And, I have to say that after weighing the pros and cons, I would not mind the thumb safety on the Ruger and would train using it. For me that would be the significant difference between it and the Glock. Also, I am wondering if the trigger really is that much different/better than the Glock 19. I know that the gun is smaller than the Glock 19, but it doesn't appear to be that smaller with the finger pinky thing on the magazine at the bottom.
I would intend to use that finger plate, and I would consider shortening that pinky guide a little so that it pretty much fit flush with my particular hand and supporting the pinky (if need be).
Some of my questions are... will it be that much of a difference from the Glock 19 as far as concealment? Are there still a lot of bugs being worked out in this gun (the 9mm version SR9C)? Are holsters and sights (preferably TruGlo TFO Tritium Fiber Optic Sights) readily available for it? Is the slide on the black version durable, or would the stainless hands-down be the best bet (I like the all black look, better)? And, is there anything else that I should know to help me make my decision. If it works as good as it feels, I will eventually probably get the SR40C to use for carry and relegate the 9C to cheaper range practice and get rid of the Glock 23. However, I still intend to keep the 19. Lastly, have their been "upgrades" to the 2011/2012 made SR9C that I should be aware of when purchasing?
If it really isn't that much difference to the G19, then I might consider going ahead and getting the LC9, or even the full sized SR9.
So, currently, I am considering an alternate to the Glock for purchase. I would also like to find a smaller carry gun, and have been looking at the LC9 as well. However, to hit two targets with one round, I have pretty much settled on a Ruger SR9C for both carry and home defense/range practice. And, keeping in the back of my head that I can always get the smaller LC9 later.
Although I have never fired a Ruger SR9C at the range, I have handled it in a local gun shop and I have worked the trigger, and to me the trigger feels really good and the ergonomics feel really good, too. And, I have to say that after weighing the pros and cons, I would not mind the thumb safety on the Ruger and would train using it. For me that would be the significant difference between it and the Glock. Also, I am wondering if the trigger really is that much different/better than the Glock 19. I know that the gun is smaller than the Glock 19, but it doesn't appear to be that smaller with the finger pinky thing on the magazine at the bottom.
I would intend to use that finger plate, and I would consider shortening that pinky guide a little so that it pretty much fit flush with my particular hand and supporting the pinky (if need be).
Some of my questions are... will it be that much of a difference from the Glock 19 as far as concealment? Are there still a lot of bugs being worked out in this gun (the 9mm version SR9C)? Are holsters and sights (preferably TruGlo TFO Tritium Fiber Optic Sights) readily available for it? Is the slide on the black version durable, or would the stainless hands-down be the best bet (I like the all black look, better)? And, is there anything else that I should know to help me make my decision. If it works as good as it feels, I will eventually probably get the SR40C to use for carry and relegate the 9C to cheaper range practice and get rid of the Glock 23. However, I still intend to keep the 19. Lastly, have their been "upgrades" to the 2011/2012 made SR9C that I should be aware of when purchasing?
If it really isn't that much difference to the G19, then I might consider going ahead and getting the LC9, or even the full sized SR9.
