which would ya'll choose?

[old fart]

I want to know which one of these would you choose. They are both on sale new in box and the same price of $279.99 +tax. I have just enough to get one and I want one of these, I have never owned either and both fit my hand good. The guns are the Smith sd9ve or the ruger sr9. thanks for any help.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

SR9

 

[Trey Veston]

SR9.

 

[Spats McGee]

SR9, but you should probably know that I've never owned either. So YMMV

 

[Texas10mm]

What is it about the internet that makes people defer their decisions to the masses?

 

[badkarmamib]

What is it about the internet that makes people defer their decisions to the masses?

OP didn't ask us to make the decision or spend the money, just asked what we would pick, and (implied) why. A good group of (fairly) trustworthy people is a good place to ask for opinions, and to find insight that you can't get on your own.

I owned the S&W, wasn't impressed. BIL bought one, liked to choke on Speer factory ammo. Father bought one, had the trigger pin walk out at the range. So, though I have only held the Ruger, and not fired it, I would still go with the SR9.

 

[NorthBorder]

SR9, based on experience with my SR 40.

 

[JTQ]

S&W SD9E

The Ruger was recently resurrected, but it was dead for an admittedly short period of time. I expect it to die again, and won't expect Ruger to support that gun too far into the future.

The SD9 is still in the S&W line-up and will probably be there for a while.

 

[Bama59]

I held a SR but never fired one may want to check out Ruger forums for opinions , if able rent and shoot both and see which one you like. I owned a SD9VE for awhile and only problem was the take down plate moving to one side , replaced it a wide body.

 

[Meeks36]

Owned a SD9VE. Wouldn't make it thru a clip w/o FTE. Tried different ammo. Took it to a local Smith. Worked well for a while then same thing. Sold it. I own 4 Rugers. Happy with them all. Also own 2 S&W shields. Happy with those as well. Try before you buy if possible.

 

[Armored farmer]

SR9......based on my SR9C.

 

[entropy]

SR9.

 

[Armybrat]

The SR9 because I think it is a more refined self loader.

 

[SteadyD]

If you don’t mind having a manual safety I would go for the SR9. I owned the SR9C for awhile and really liked it. If either one had problems, both companies stand by their products so you probably can’t go wrong.

 

[Tater&Egg]

SR9 all day

 

[ThomasT]

I have an older SW9VE and its been my truck gun for several years now. It has never one single time bobbled or failed to work in any way. So I like them. Never had the Ruger so can't comment but both companies have excellent customer service. If I bought another SD9 it would be the version only sold through Academy. A video you might enjoy.

 

[barnetmill]

My smith sigma SD9VE is an older one. Always functions 100%. Do not fire it much, but always had gone bang every time i pull the trigger. I am wearing it at this moment in a bandoleer holster. Trigger pull feels like plus 10 lbs. I have no information on the ruger except that generally rugers also work very well.

 

[bersaguy]

SR9 no doubt about it. I've shot the older Sigmas, and the newer sd9ve's and in my hands...Ruger has those beat by a wide margin. Better trigger, better grip, better customer service, better selection of accessories....just better all around

 

[Eddietruett]

You could go used and get one of both possibly. I see the sd9ve's used in the $150 range here and there. Don't see any SR9's for sale used and that may be because SR9 owners don't sell or trade theirs.

 

[JeeperCreeper]

SR9 by a long shot.

I love S&W, but the SD9ve trigger is very bad by today's standards.

I have owned 3 SR series guns over the years. Pretty good, reminds me of a Toyota Corolla... It works, but it has no soul and isn't a sports car. But the trigger is fair and they run like a top. Plus, they are very thin, which is good for CCW even as a full size.

To be that guy, check out the Canik TP9 series if you're looking at a budget option.

 

[ttarp]

I've shot and cleaned both(family members firearms), and while both were reliable, the SR9 is a better pistol in every way.

 

[bannockburn]

Ruger SR9, of course!

 

[JR24]

SR9 no question

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

SR9, but you should probably know that I've never owned either. So YMMV

same.

 

[gotboostvr]

Based on playing with both, I'd grab the SR9 in a heartbeat if I was deciding between the two.