New Ruger SR9

[phorvick]

http://www.ruger.com/SR9/

Ruger SR9™ pistols in 9mm offer the following features:

** Weighs 26.5 oz., in a package of just 5.52" H x 7.55" L x 1.27" W

** Reliable, striker-fired ignition

** Easy, "Semi-Double Action" trigger-pull - 6.5 pounds.

** 17+1 Capacity. (Note: 17-round magazines are not available in all states and locales; 10-round magazines are available where required to meet state and local regulations limiting magazine capacity.)

** Chambered in 9mm Parabellum (9mm x 19).

** Short trigger reach.

** Unique reversible backstrap (flat or arched) to accommodate grip preferences.

** Slim, ergonomic grip features a 17-degree grip angle and three, 22 lpi checkered panels that provide a sure grip without being abrasive.

** Patented Ruger camblock helps absorb recoil.

** High-visibility 3-dot sight system is click adjustable for elevation and drift adjustable for windage.

** Picatinny rail accepts modern sighting devices (lights, lasers, etc.).

** Ultra-slim stainless steel slide.

** Ambidextrous magazine release.

** Ambidextrous 1911-style manual safety.

** Internal trigger bar interlock and striker blocker, trigger safety, and magazine disconnect.

** Visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator.

** Suggested retail price of just $525, including hard case, extra magazine, magazine loader, padlock, and instruction manual.

[JoeH]

Hey everybody, it's a Ruger M&P.

[macphisto]

Not a bad lookin' gun right there.

[rtk]

It will be interesting to see how it shakes out. I wonder how it will be before we start seeing it offered in other cals.

RTK

[DeanC]

Article and sideshow here.

[Squib Joe]

We just got in four of the "First Edition" Ruger SR-9 for $529.00. These come in black boxes and include a nice matching CRKT knife.

[Pinnacle]

looks like a good solid gun from Ruger at a reasonable price.

[Pred]

** Internal trigger bar interlock and striker blocker, trigger safety, and magazine disconnect

Not sure I like the idea of the magazine disconnect. But I've read that it is easily disconnected....

[DeanC]

Not sure I like the idea of the magazine disconnect. But I've read that it is easily disconnected....

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handguns/rugersr9_101707/
My personal favorite feature of the SR9 is the fact its magazine disconnect safety can be user-deactivated. As with a majority of today's semiauto pistols, the SR9 comes from the factory unable to be fired with the magazine removed. However, unlike any other pistol of its type, the SR9's disconnect can be deactivated simply by plucking out the disconnect link while the gun is disassembled, enabling a chambered cartridge to be fired even if the magazine is inadvertently dropped or damaged. I believe this is an essential feature for ANY personal defense or duty sidearm.

[lumbering.buffalo]

From the looks of it I like it for a number of reasons. I am a "hammer" guy. I like my guns to have hammers. If the gun doesn't have a hammer I like it to have a manual safety. I like this feature on the Ruger. Second, Ruger makes beefy guns. I would have no qualms shooting any 9mm load out of that thing. Third, the slide is stainless. I have less worries about sweat rusting it than with the miracle finish guns. Fourth, I like the consistant trigger pull of striker guns and 1911s better than SA/DA guns (even though my current 9mm is a Sig).

But...

It's a dot-zero release. Anybody who works with Microsoft knows that you never buy a dot zero release. Sorry to say Ruger's quality control is less consistant than Microsoft's. I think I'll wait until the dot-one release.

But, if Bill's puts one on the rental shelf I'll be more than willing to come up and rent it. Who knows it might change my mind.

[Pred]

Not sure I like the idea of the magazine disconnect. But I've read that it is easily disconnected....

http://www.gunsandammomag.com/ga_handguns/rugersr9_101707/
My personal favorite feature of the SR9 is the fact its magazine disconnect safety can be user-deactivated. As with a majority of today's semiauto pistols, the SR9 comes from the factory unable to be fired with the magazine removed. However, unlike any other pistol of its type, the SR9's disconnect can be deactivated simply by plucking out the disconnect link while the gun is disassembled, enabling a chambered cartridge to be fired even if the magazine is inadvertently dropped or damaged. I believe this is an essential feature for ANY personal defense or duty sidearm.

That pretty much makes the magazine disconnect a non-issue... That's good.

[Old Dude]

So, I actually saw and handled one today. I got to dry fire it, and there is a lot of takeup in the trigger and a fairly long reset. I would like to fire one before buying.

[jerry45]

The Carry Depot does not have any in stock, but can get them within 2 days. Our price will be in the $389-$399 area.

[Bullit]

I just purchased one (yup, dot zero release with the free knife). Knife doesn't work but the pistol has worked flawlessly over about 300 rounds. Only complaint I have is that the trigger finger tends to rub against the bottom of the trigger guard unless I use a finger tip pull. Using the fat part of the finger, or the first joint, throws the finger against the guard. Can cause a blister.

Other than that, I'm happy with it so far.

[BRIT_in_the_weeds]

Welcome to the board Bullit, hope you stay awhile.