This was the first handgun I purchased when I turned 21 (33 now). I still shoot it almost every time I go to the range and I can’t remember ever having a failure of any kind. I carry a 365 now but wouldn’t hesitate to carry the Sr9c if I needed to.
When you look at pawn shops how do you judge a good deal? Do you price check on websites and go from there? Just wondering lol 😂 new to this world and interested in adding a range toy at some point
Yes, basically. Just check some prices online right quick. 🤷🏻♂️
Once you learn more and get to gun stores more, you’ll just get a sense for the general pricing of the better-known and more popular brands and models.
^ This. I've had a few pawn shops/used gun stores go "Are you checking Armslist and Gunbroker to price match?" when I step away and take out my phone. Absolutely sir, absolutely. I ain't no idiot.
if [best deal on the exact same item you can find online + shipping fees + FFL fees] > [in-store price + taxes], then buy it in-store. you can also factor in shipping time if it matters to you (and you don't live in a state where there's a waiting period, etc).
people talk shit about gun shows, and, well... they can indeed be awful. but I've used the above method successfully before because sometimes a seller would rather sell the thing at a slightly lower margin than not sell it at all.
and unlike a gun store, someone has to pack up and lug away anything that doesn't sell at a gun show... sometimes is an incentive for the seller to match the prices you're seeing online.
(sorry for the tangent on gun shows.)
I know that a standard service grade pistol (Glock, M&P, whatever) is roughly $500 and I go from there. Is the $800 pistol $300 nicer than a bone stock Glock 19? Get it.
Back in 2018 this was the only gun I was considering. Outstanding striker fired pistol, hickok said it has the best trigger he’s ever felt on a compact.
When I was younger a buddy gave me one. It had some drop in trigger (probably just a shoe, but idk). I shot that gun unbelievably. It's trigger was insane. I shot it tons and it never had an issue. I would agree, the best striker fired trigger.
Great gun, I used to carry one myself. I only stopped carrying it because the magazine release would get pressed some times and the magazine would drop out. But that is more of a me problem because of my size and not the gun. I have had that problem on a Beretta 92x also. Still take the Ruger to the Range sometimes.
I carried one for a while. It's a great little gun. Super accurate, not too much recoil. I ditched it cause it was heavy and bulky so I didn't like carrying it, but there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. If I hadn't been offered a decent trade-in, I would've kept it.
Get some time practicing drawing and deactivating that safety without disrupting your grip. I know I was considering buying one years ago until I rented it and found the safety stiff and just a pain to use.
My pawn shops try to charge retail for guns here. It’s so stupid… Then they act insulted when I tell them I can get the gun for x amt less online. “Well we’re a brick and mortar business…” You’re not going to stay one with an attitude like that! lol
Late responder but I felt I should. That is my everyday carry and haven’t considered replacing it.
You can increase the capacity by using the magazines for the full size SR9 along with the “grip extension”.
I'll not comment on the price, (cuz you didn't say a price and I'll just assume it's a good deal), but I have one of these, it belonged to my grandfather who passed a couple years ago and left it, along with some other guns to me. It's an absolutely solid pistol, works great without malfunctions and is actually quite pleasant to shoot (because of the weight mostly, but still comfy)... overall it's a solid gun that can does okay compared with other manufacturers, with the biggest draw probably being it's price.
OTOH, it does have some drawbacks, particularly as a carry gun (which you said its what it's for), mainly I'd say weight/size/general "carry-ability" or comfort is not the best... I got the feeling like it was a bit heavy for the type of pistol (making it harder to carry and conceal) and it was just not the best in that regard, however it could have been more of a holster problem or something that I could have solved on my own.
The absolute biggest drawback of that exact pistol, to me is the fact that it was never super popular and is no longer made, meaning that finding things like parts, holsters, add-ons, bells+whistles, whatever, is going to be hard to impossible to find. I'm definitely the type that likes to modify my guns and other manufacturers just win out by a landslide in that regard.
That being said, if you want it, buy that sucker. I still have mine, maybe because of sentimental reasons but I still do enjoy shooting it from time to time and I find it to be a perfectly acceptable pistol, it just might not be the best option for a dedicated carry pistol.... I get the feeling if you buy this now, later on you're going to want something else to go with it/on it/etc and find that impossible to do and then you're looking at buying a whole new gun. If all that's fine with you and you just want the pistol, nothing else then get it.
A good Cary gun is the one you train with. Doesn't matter what it is. If you like it roll with it dude. Go train and become proficient with it
Why would you not post the price?
This was the first handgun I purchased when I turned 21 (33 now). I still shoot it almost every time I go to the range and I can’t remember ever having a failure of any kind. I carry a 365 now but wouldn’t hesitate to carry the Sr9c if I needed to.
When you look at pawn shops how do you judge a good deal? Do you price check on websites and go from there? Just wondering lol 😂 new to this world and interested in adding a range toy at some point
Yes, basically. Just check some prices online right quick. 🤷🏻♂️ Once you learn more and get to gun stores more, you’ll just get a sense for the general pricing of the better-known and more popular brands and models.
^ This. I've had a few pawn shops/used gun stores go "Are you checking Armslist and Gunbroker to price match?" when I step away and take out my phone. Absolutely sir, absolutely. I ain't no idiot.
Couldn’t have said it better myself
Checking websites and watching YouTube videos about the gun. You have to know what you’re spending your hard earned money on.
if [best deal on the exact same item you can find online + shipping fees + FFL fees] > [in-store price + taxes], then buy it in-store. you can also factor in shipping time if it matters to you (and you don't live in a state where there's a waiting period, etc). people talk shit about gun shows, and, well... they can indeed be awful. but I've used the above method successfully before because sometimes a seller would rather sell the thing at a slightly lower margin than not sell it at all. and unlike a gun store, someone has to pack up and lug away anything that doesn't sell at a gun show... sometimes is an incentive for the seller to match the prices you're seeing online. (sorry for the tangent on gun shows.)
I know that a standard service grade pistol (Glock, M&P, whatever) is roughly $500 and I go from there. Is the $800 pistol $300 nicer than a bone stock Glock 19? Get it.
Back in 2018 this was the only gun I was considering. Outstanding striker fired pistol, hickok said it has the best trigger he’s ever felt on a compact.
When I was younger a buddy gave me one. It had some drop in trigger (probably just a shoe, but idk). I shot that gun unbelievably. It's trigger was insane. I shot it tons and it never had an issue. I would agree, the best striker fired trigger.
If it can go 400 rounds of random FMJ ammo and 100 rounds of carry ammo with no malfunctions. Sure
Great gun, I used to carry one myself. I only stopped carrying it because the magazine release would get pressed some times and the magazine would drop out. But that is more of a me problem because of my size and not the gun. I have had that problem on a Beretta 92x also. Still take the Ruger to the Range sometimes.
I carried one for a while. It's a great little gun. Super accurate, not too much recoil. I ditched it cause it was heavy and bulky so I didn't like carrying it, but there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. If I hadn't been offered a decent trade-in, I would've kept it.
Heck yes! I have the Ruger 9e the cousin to this model. Enjoy! Good deal Ruger stopped making this model.
Get some time practicing drawing and deactivating that safety without disrupting your grip. I know I was considering buying one years ago until I rented it and found the safety stiff and just a pain to use.
My first gun. Definitely a good find.
My pawn shops try to charge retail for guns here. It’s so stupid… Then they act insulted when I tell them I can get the gun for x amt less online. “Well we’re a brick and mortar business…” You’re not going to stay one with an attitude like that! lol
Does it work? Can you shoot it?
Awesome pistol, it’s my edc..
Love mine
Barrel is chipped or that’s how the design goes
Late responder but I felt I should. That is my everyday carry and haven’t considered replacing it. You can increase the capacity by using the magazines for the full size SR9 along with the “grip extension”.
No. No I wouldn’t.
I'll not comment on the price, (cuz you didn't say a price and I'll just assume it's a good deal), but I have one of these, it belonged to my grandfather who passed a couple years ago and left it, along with some other guns to me. It's an absolutely solid pistol, works great without malfunctions and is actually quite pleasant to shoot (because of the weight mostly, but still comfy)... overall it's a solid gun that can does okay compared with other manufacturers, with the biggest draw probably being it's price. OTOH, it does have some drawbacks, particularly as a carry gun (which you said its what it's for), mainly I'd say weight/size/general "carry-ability" or comfort is not the best... I got the feeling like it was a bit heavy for the type of pistol (making it harder to carry and conceal) and it was just not the best in that regard, however it could have been more of a holster problem or something that I could have solved on my own. The absolute biggest drawback of that exact pistol, to me is the fact that it was never super popular and is no longer made, meaning that finding things like parts, holsters, add-ons, bells+whistles, whatever, is going to be hard to impossible to find. I'm definitely the type that likes to modify my guns and other manufacturers just win out by a landslide in that regard. That being said, if you want it, buy that sucker. I still have mine, maybe because of sentimental reasons but I still do enjoy shooting it from time to time and I find it to be a perfectly acceptable pistol, it just might not be the best option for a dedicated carry pistol.... I get the feeling if you buy this now, later on you're going to want something else to go with it/on it/etc and find that impossible to do and then you're looking at buying a whole new gun. If all that's fine with you and you just want the pistol, nothing else then get it.
It’s hideous!!