So I recently acquired an SR9c from a friend. He and his lady had broken up and 'her' SR9c did not go with her when she left. So, a few dollar bills later I was the proud owner of one slightly used SR9 compact.
here she is, the gun, not the ex ladyfriend.
So, today I managed to get some free time when the kids were napping and I snuck off to the range.
I brought an assortment of victuals for the SR9 to digest.
after a few warmups I fired this group, a full 17rd mag plus a 10rd mag at about 20yds.
Its not the type of accuracy you would expect from a G&A review or other professional review, but I am decidedly not a professional gun reviewer.
I fired about 100rds of steel case ammo, Tula and Blazer. I ended up not shooting the PPU or Herterz brass.
Shooting impressions.
- this bugger has some bark for a 9mm. I am used to shooting full sized 9mms like my P85 and the M&P9 that I also brought with me today. This thing is a different sort of animal. The smaller grip, frame and slide along with the polymer frame combine to make this a bit of a handfull. It is still controllable and relatively accurate but when compared to a full size gun, it shows its limitations. I should note that this is not unexpected. You can't downsize a gun without tradeoffs.
The trigger on this gun is a Lot like a glock. It might even be a little better.
For most of my session today it ran like a top, but I did have one FTF where a live round failed to chamber. It was the last round in the magazine and a quick tap-rack cleared the jamb and the round fired on the second try.
I cannot say whether or not the malfunction was operator error or an actual problem with the gun. It did not happen again so I am inclined to believe it was me being the gorilla-handed schmuck I am.
More pics
That's it for now.
Update: I re-linked the pics to the article after moving things around at my pic hosting site.
My buddy is now back with his girlfriend...But I'm keeping the SR9 He said he doesnt want it back because he was sick of messing with the sights. Funny, I havent touched them and i think they are ok.
here she is, the gun, not the ex ladyfriend.
So, today I managed to get some free time when the kids were napping and I snuck off to the range.
I brought an assortment of victuals for the SR9 to digest.
after a few warmups I fired this group, a full 17rd mag plus a 10rd mag at about 20yds.
Its not the type of accuracy you would expect from a G&A review or other professional review, but I am decidedly not a professional gun reviewer.
I fired about 100rds of steel case ammo, Tula and Blazer. I ended up not shooting the PPU or Herterz brass.
Shooting impressions.
- this bugger has some bark for a 9mm. I am used to shooting full sized 9mms like my P85 and the M&P9 that I also brought with me today. This thing is a different sort of animal. The smaller grip, frame and slide along with the polymer frame combine to make this a bit of a handfull. It is still controllable and relatively accurate but when compared to a full size gun, it shows its limitations. I should note that this is not unexpected. You can't downsize a gun without tradeoffs.
The trigger on this gun is a Lot like a glock. It might even be a little better.
For most of my session today it ran like a top, but I did have one FTF where a live round failed to chamber. It was the last round in the magazine and a quick tap-rack cleared the jamb and the round fired on the second try.
I cannot say whether or not the malfunction was operator error or an actual problem with the gun. It did not happen again so I am inclined to believe it was me being the gorilla-handed schmuck I am.
More pics
That's it for now.
Update: I re-linked the pics to the article after moving things around at my pic hosting site.
My buddy is now back with his girlfriend...But I'm keeping the SR9 He said he doesnt want it back because he was sick of messing with the sights. Funny, I havent touched them and i think they are ok.