USBP379
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Alright, I have my sample.
Initial impressions are generally good. The trigger is quite useable and is probably better than a bunch of other similar guns. It might be the best thing about the gun.
Ergonomics are decent and the controls seem logical. Unlike the American the Security 9 seems designed for a high thumbs grip. The grip circumference is a bit small for me but shouldn't really be a problem. I doubt that will be a complaint for most people and I'd rather have the grip be a bit small VS a bit large.
The gun points a little high for me. Not Glock high but a little high. I guess I'd compare it to about half the muzzle high attitude of a Glock for those who are used to a 1911 and some other pistols.
The one caveat to the above is the thumb safety. As already reported, the safety comes off easily enough and shouldn't be an issue. Putting it back on is another story. Leverage is wrong so the master grip does have to be broken to re-engage. Maybe this isn't a big deal but I'd prefer the safety to be easier to flip back on.
Also, I find it odd that the gun is completely right handed. In the day and age of modularity and fully ambidextrous pistols the Ruger is a complete throwback. A lefty can probably still work with the gun as long as he leaves the thumb safety off. Looking at the pistol, it would require a redesign to add a right and left side safety lever since the disconnector is on the right side directly across from the current safety. Again, maybe this isn't a big deal but I'm a bit surprised Ruger did not made the safety ambidextrous right out of the gate. At a minimum the safety should be workable by right and left shooters.
The gun comes with two mags that pop out nicely when the mag release is pressed.
One thing to mention. The gun is very close in shape and size to the Glock 19 and will sort of fit in a couple different 19 holsters I have on hand. It fits tightly in a Perun, fits pretty well in a Blade Tech G17 holster (which is a little too long) and works okay in my old Bianchi IWB. I'll use the leather holster for now as it seems to work the best.
Overall, I think Ruger will probably sell a bunch of these based on name and price alone. It will probably be a great seller to first time buyers and people with a small budget. More serious students of the pistol will probably either love it or hate it depending on their expectations and comfort with other designs.
No rounds fired yet. I'll try to fix that ASAP.
Initial impressions are generally good. The trigger is quite useable and is probably better than a bunch of other similar guns. It might be the best thing about the gun.
Ergonomics are decent and the controls seem logical. Unlike the American the Security 9 seems designed for a high thumbs grip. The grip circumference is a bit small for me but shouldn't really be a problem. I doubt that will be a complaint for most people and I'd rather have the grip be a bit small VS a bit large.
The gun points a little high for me. Not Glock high but a little high. I guess I'd compare it to about half the muzzle high attitude of a Glock for those who are used to a 1911 and some other pistols.
The one caveat to the above is the thumb safety. As already reported, the safety comes off easily enough and shouldn't be an issue. Putting it back on is another story. Leverage is wrong so the master grip does have to be broken to re-engage. Maybe this isn't a big deal but I'd prefer the safety to be easier to flip back on.
Also, I find it odd that the gun is completely right handed. In the day and age of modularity and fully ambidextrous pistols the Ruger is a complete throwback. A lefty can probably still work with the gun as long as he leaves the thumb safety off. Looking at the pistol, it would require a redesign to add a right and left side safety lever since the disconnector is on the right side directly across from the current safety. Again, maybe this isn't a big deal but I'm a bit surprised Ruger did not made the safety ambidextrous right out of the gate. At a minimum the safety should be workable by right and left shooters.
The gun comes with two mags that pop out nicely when the mag release is pressed.
One thing to mention. The gun is very close in shape and size to the Glock 19 and will sort of fit in a couple different 19 holsters I have on hand. It fits tightly in a Perun, fits pretty well in a Blade Tech G17 holster (which is a little too long) and works okay in my old Bianchi IWB. I'll use the leather holster for now as it seems to work the best.
Overall, I think Ruger will probably sell a bunch of these based on name and price alone. It will probably be a great seller to first time buyers and people with a small budget. More serious students of the pistol will probably either love it or hate it depending on their expectations and comfort with other designs.
No rounds fired yet. I'll try to fix that ASAP.