Ruger SR9c

[AStone]

That pistol is the focus on this thread.
No doubt other pistols will also be discussed
in a compare and contrast kind of way.
But the SR9c is the focus here.

In a search, I found 3 other threads about it going back several years. The most recent post was in fall, 2014. I'll add links to them in a few days, just for the archives. But this is 2015, just days from fall. So, seems like time for an update.

But in general, it's gotten stellar reviews with no disturbing negatives.

Subtopics: reviews; personal experiences, whether positive or negative; accuracy; reliability; concealability; dual magazines (10 and 17) which makes it good for CC and HD; ammo preferences (brand and load: 115, 124, 135, 147); holsters; etc.

I intend to buy one soon. I like learning as much as I can about a new gun before acquiring it.

What say you?

 

[TruthTellers]

What about the SR9c appeals to you most?

Yes, the SR9c can use the same mags as the SR9, so that is nice and I do like that extension sleeve they make for it, but there are other guns out there that can do the same for a bit more.

If price is your big factor, the Taurus PT111 is the same size as the Ruger and costs something around $250 and is also a 10 rounder.

As for ammo loads, 124 gr is standard now, but I like the 115 loads. Whatever pistol you end up getting, if you like 115 gr, test it thoroughly as they are most likely to have issues.

 

[AStone]

What about the SR9c appeals to you most?

Everything.

 

[TruthTellers]

Even the loaded chamber indicator?



And magazine disconnect safety?

If those things don't bother you and you don't have any other alternatives you've considered, then by all means buy it.

 

[AStone]

Yes, I like both.
I'll explain why at a later time.

And thanks, I will buy one.

 

[TruthTellers]

Cool.

I'll stick with a G26 and 33 round mags and 50 round drums.

 

[AStone]

 

[AStone]

And we're off to a rousing start ...

 

[CZ9shooter]

I had one for a a couple years. It was a good gun. I thought it had a superb trigger for a striker fired pistol. The LCI didnt bother me much. It mainly goes unnoticed unless you are really looking for it. The mag disconnect saftey did bother me. However, it is very easy to remove. It is also easy to reinstall. No big deal at all. I also prefered a thumb saftey unlike many striker guns.

I fed it mostly handloads. But PDX1 in the 124gr +P variety worked well too.

I parted ways with it to fund other things, not because I didnt like it. I miss it a little bit. Another gun from the SR series may be in my future.

 

[AStone]

^ Thanks, mboe.
Curious to know what SR that might be. Seems a good line to me.

Here's Ruger's page about the SR9c.

I've read most reviews in the top pages of "search" and watched as many videos. Far more positive than negative.

 

[CZ9shooter]

Well I currently don't own a gun chambered in 45acp, but I'd like to. I dont want to spend a small fortune and I don't want a low end 1911. Based on my 9mm experiance the SR45 should be a good shooter. It would be mainly a range toy and another tool to help introduce my Dad into handguns. I'm not in a hurry to buy one, but it is on my radar.

 

[AStone]

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr45/models.html

Good price, too.

 

[bannockburn]

AStone I was at the range one day when the fellow in the next lane asked me if i would try his new SR9c out. Seems he was all over the place on the targets and wanted to see if it was him or the gun. He loaded up 5 rounds and I proceeded to put all of them in the black at around 30'. I was impressed, not with my shooting ability but with how well the gun felt in my hand, how good the trigger was (right out of the box), how the sights were fast and easy to acquire, and with how accurate it was.

I started looking at compact 9mm.s (Glock 19, S&W M&P Compact, SA XD Compact), and went with the SR9c. I like the overall design and ergonomics (could do without the LCI), and the 17 round spare magazine with it's grip extension. I have found it to be very easy and very comfortable to carry as well.

 

[rduchateau2954]

Had one. Sold it. Mag disconnect and LCI where annoying, but tolerable. My big thing was it's just so friggin top heavy. When I'd shoot it would feel like 95% of the weight was above my hand. Recoil felt like a floppy, straight up, weight moving on a flimsy plastic lower.

Some people love em, I hated it. I strongly suggest shooting one first.

 

[DaddioDan]

AStone....welcome back.

I had an SR9c for a couple of years. To be honest, I really liked it.

Pros
very good trigger
east take down and reassembly, especially cleaning the striker channel
suprisingly soft shooting
accurate
manual safety (I may be a contrarian on this. But I want a safety on every semi. My OCD)
10 round mag had an optional pinky finger rest or straight base; 17 rounder with the grip extender was very comfy

CONs
a little thick for a subcompact. For me, made this not ideal for carry.
a little heavy - at least I perceived it so, especially with the 17 round full mag
for me the 10 round mag does make it seem a little top heavy

That's it. I had no big reason to get rid of it except I am a serial accumulator and now am dealing with a case of SW 3rd Gen fever. Replaced the SR9c with a 908s.

All in all, I found it to be a marvelous pistol. Accurate, comfortable and 100% reliable with anything I put through it - 115g cheapo ball through 147 g hollow points. EVERYthing fed without a problem.

I've owned three Rugers - a P95, SR9c and a 22/45 (which I still have and probably won't part with - and I have found them all to be robust and reliable. I'll probably get another at some time, most likely a SR9 or SR9E. For me, the compact isn't so compact, I like the full size grip with a 17 round mag, and I believe the full size pistol has the same trigger now as the SR9c.

Good luck to you. The search is nearly as much fun as the acquisition.

Dn

 

[Browning Guy]

While I don't personally own one I do like it. A couple years ago at a family "pistol potluck" (everyone brings a few different pistols and we mix and try anything that strikes our fancy), my nephew had one. I picked it up and tried it and proceeded to out shoot my then carry pistol. It just shot where I was looking and was comfortable to boot. I immediately went looking for one but since I carried the .40 at that time and had a lot of ammo I got the sr40c instead. I have carried it daily for almost 3 years now. My nephew did wind up replacing his, because when his wife tried it she laid claim to it and he was back in the gun market again. Good gun, accurate and reliable, try one you will like it.

 

[Kleanbore]

I had one. Liked it for the same reasons as DaddioDan.

But--at the beginning of a training session I failed to disengage the safety upon drawing the first time and was told to leave it disengaged for the rest of the two day session.

I do not like the idea of a gun with a trigger that can be pulled without disengaging a safety, but I see the disadvantage of a safety that requires an additional action to disengage.

I acquired an XD-S with a grip safety.

 

[ROAshooter]

"I'll stick with a G26 and 33 round mags and 50 round drums."

very useful for those "spray and pray" shooting sessions

 

[ColoradoShooter77]

I've had one since Fall of 2011. I've put about 4000 rounds through it so far, not a single hiccup. I don't carry this gun, I bought it for HD duty and range work.

The trigger is outstanding, its very accurate and fits my hand very well. I find it to be very soft shooting and easy to get back on target. The LCI and mag disconnect don't really bother me.

I think this is one of the best buy's I've made on a pistol, period.

 

[OpticsPlanet]

I got a little trigger time on an SR9c at one of my NRA instructor classes.

I did like it, but I like most Ruger firearms. They really make great, useable, affordable products.

I agree, it is a little heavy compared to your other equally sized options. But I didn't find it too heavy to carry (granted I am larger than your average user).

For the price, I think it is worth getting. I really think it has the highest value when you get a new shooter to learn on the SR22 and then when they are ready for centerfire, you can move them into the SR9(c). It really is an affordable yet quality route to get rimfire shooters (especially women) on the centerfire scene since they will be familiar/comfortable with the ergonomics, controls, etc.

As for just adding one to the arsenal, i think most people find something they like slightly better even if it is just for looks (possibly Ruger's greatest detractor...its a select following who can see their firearms as attractive).

Sounds like you know which gun you want and I don't have any cautionary or atypical occurrence stories to share.

-Matt S.

 

[AStone]

Thanks to all for constructive input. I'm reading ...

 

[Spats McGee]

I had the SR9c on my Short List when I was searching for a polymer 9mm for carry. Never have gotten around to getting one, but I sure did like how it felt in my hand. Who knows? I may yet buy one someday.

Hope you enjoy it!

 

[JR24]

I had a SR9c and a SR40c. Fantastic little guns, especially the SR9c. Crazy accurate for such a small gun, and mine had a great trigger. Carried really easily and the thumb safety was in a location that my muscle memory from 1911's and BHP made disengaging it on a draw very natural.

Had several thousand rounds through the SR9c with zero issues, the SR40c didn't like Fiocchi blue box, but ran everything else great.

I did end up getting rid of them both for Glocks (19 and 23) on account of they were just a bit too small for me. I found I prefer the more mid-sized handguns.

 

[ewlyon]

I carry my SR9c everyday. Bought it from a fellow THR member, who was at least the second owner. It occasionally had issues with 115gr ammo but after removing the magazine disconnect and a few galloway parts it functions 100% with everything from bulk 115gr ammo to 147gr reloads. The finish holds up great, the gun carries very easily, and it is more accurate than I am.

 

[HOOfan_1]

The magazine disconnect takes all of 5 minutes to disable. The loaded chamber indicator is no big deal at all.

I have one and really like it, very accurate.

My only dislikes are that the recoil spring is so stiff that it won't cycle some of my lighter reloads.

The safety sticks up above the frame and I have sliced my left index or middle finger twice while doing an overhand rack.