Range Report: Ruger SR9

[Pooty22]

Unfortunately I didn't have a camera on me so this isn't exactly a review, just my first impressions. I bought my SR9 two weeks ago and finally had the chance to go to the range today. I took it and 200+ rounds to the Crawfordsville Gun Club and became a member.

I shot 150 rds. of Federal American Eagle, 50 rds. of Federal Champion, and the 20 extra rounds of Hornady Critical Defense that I don't keep in the mags. First of all, I had absolutely zero problems with the pistol. It ate everything with zero malfunctions. The trigger is very smooth and has a pretty light pull when firing from the reset. Pretty accurate for me but I probably could have gotten a better feel for inherent accuracy had I been firing from a bench instead of standing.

Overall I'm extremely happy with my purchase. I can't wait to get back out to the range and feed this hungry beast for a few more hours!

 

[pudly]

Congrats. I have an SR9c and it follows the same pattern- eats everything, good trigger, accurate and reliable. It should serve you well.

 

[DC47374]

I'll be picking up either a SR9 or SR9c later this week. I've heard very good things about them and liked the way the felt in the hand. Now I just have to figure out which one will work out best for me.

 

[Pooty22]

I'll be picking up either a SR9 or SR9c later this week. I've heard very good things about them and liked the way the felt in the hand. Now I just have to figure out which one will work out best for me.

Depends on what you want it for. Mine is mainly for home defense so I went full size. The 9c is a good size for carry and you can use the 17 round mags from the full size if you get the skirt/sleeve thing so it fits flush with the bottom of the mag. well.

 

[DC47374]

Depends on what you want it for. Mine is mainly for home defense so I went full size. The 9c is a good size for carry and you can use the 17 round mags from the full size if you get the skirt/sleeve thing so it fits flush with the bottom of the mag. well.

It will be an EDC. I was originally going to CC, but have decided to OC some of the time as well. I may end up buying an OC specific gun, such as a 1911 or CZ75. The CZ75 probably makes the most sense...from an ammo point of view.

 

[Pooty22]

It will be an EDC. I was originally going to CC, but have decided to OC some of the time as well. I may end up buying an OC specific gun, such as a 1911 or CZ75. The CZ75 probably makes the most sense...from an ammo point of view.

Aren't CZ75s 9mm's? From what I've seen they look like great guns but I don't understand your "ammo point of view" statement.

 

[Landon]

I liked my SR9 so well I picked up an SR9c to go with it. Love those guns and I use the 9c as my EDC.

 

[DC47374]

Aren't CZ75s 9mm's? From what I've seen they look like great guns but I don't understand your "ammo point of view" statement.

Yes they are...that's exactly what I was saying. If I chose the SR9c as my concealed carry piece, it would make sense to pick up a CZ75 (if I chose) to be my OC piece because the ammo would be the same and I wouldn't have to purchase the more expensive 45 ACP.

 

[Pooty22]

Yes they are...that's exactly what I was saying. If I chose the SR9c as my concealed carry piece, it would make sense to pick up a CZ75 (if I chose) to be my OC piece because the ammo would be the same and I wouldn't have to purchase the more expensive 45 ACP.

Nothing against the CZ75, because I want one as well, but the full size SR9 would be cheaper if you plan on buying new and are set on a full size gun for OC.

 

[Landon]

Yes they are...that's exactly what I was saying. If I chose the SR9c as my concealed carry piece, it would make sense to pick up a CZ75 (if I chose) to be my OC piece because the ammo would be the same and I wouldn't have to purchase the more expensive 45 ACP.

Why not buy the SR9c and use it as both? 10rd mag for conceal and use the 17rd mag when OC'ing.

 

[looney2ns]

Why not buy the SR9c and use it as both? 10rd mag for conceal and use the 17rd mag when OC'ing.

If you do buy both the SR9c, and the SR9. The 17rnd mags will work in either gun. But I personally don't see the point.

 

[Landon]

If you do buy both the SR9c, and the SR9. The 17rnd mags will work in either gun. But I personally don't see the point.

I have both, but I got the SR9 first and liked it so well I traded my LC9 (which I couldn't get used to the trigger pull) for an SR9c. So I have both.

 

[pudly]

Yes they are...that's exactly what I was saying. If I chose the SR9c as my concealed carry piece, it would make sense to pick up a CZ75 (if I chose) to be my OC piece because the ammo would be the same and I wouldn't have to purchase the more expensive 45 ACP.

Actually, if you had the SR9 and SR9c, then you can reuse the ammo, the mags, and the holster.