Ruger has discontinued the 9E model in their SR series.

[KMaC]

Ruger has discontinued the 9E as of January 1, 2018. I haven't seen any company statement as to why. I've seen the 9E listed for $250 lately so maybe they felt it was competing in the same price range as the new Security 9 model.
I liked the 9E features better than the SR9. No LCI, serrations that aren't sharp enough to slice cheese, sight cuts will accept 1911 Novak sights.
I guess the good news is that parts are interchangeable with the SR9 so repairs will still be available.

 

[Areoflyer09]

I’m not particularly surprised by this. The Security 9 most likely has better profit margins and sliced he market to thin to share with the 9E.

 

[loony1]

This is unfortunate news but not a surprise.......I agree however that the security nine is their main focus.

 

[Bigtanker]

I’m not particularly surprised by this. The Security 9 most likely has better profit margins and sliced he market to thin to share with the 9E.

I think this is the answer.

 

[SouthernStar25]

I have a 9E and like it well enough. I'm looking forward to shooting the Security-9 and seeing what the actual differences are. If the trigger is significantly better on the Security-9, there's a distinct possibility I'll be adding another Ruger to the family.

 

[Falschirmjaeger]

I have a 9E and like it well enough. I'm looking forward to shooting the Security-9 and seeing what the actual differences are. If the trigger is significantly better on the Security-9, there's a distinct possibility I'll be adding another Ruger to the family.

We'll see about it.

 

[SouthernStar25]

We'll see about it.

Yes we will -- big boy.

 

[Falschirmjaeger]

Yes we will -- big boy.

If you buy it, you need to tell us so.

 

[510picker]

I have a 9E and like it well enough. I'm looking forward to shooting the Security-9 and seeing what the actual differences are. If the trigger is significantly better on the Security-9, there's a distinct possibility I'll be adding another Ruger to the family.

I second everything you've said. I really like my 9E and have been watching the prices slowly fall. If the prices fall further I may pick up a second, but I also want to check out the Security 9 as well.

 

[VERT]

I got to handle a Security 9 first the first time today. Just fondle, not shoot. $319. It seem so like a good budget gun and will hit the streets for less then the 9e. I was not at all impressed with the Ruger American but the Security 9 seems to be a good edition.

The SR9 and SR9c are still best values IMO.