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Foxbreakr · August 29th, 2012, 02:37 PM

I am picking up a brand new sr9c 9mm tomorrow. Is it ok to fire it at the range without taking it home and cleaning it first? Basically straight from store to range without damage?

Thanks

Bengal07 · August 29th, 2012, 02:44 PM

You are not going to hurt the weapon by shooting it right out of the box---BUT------I strongly advise that you take your user manual and follow the instructions and do a field strip before firing the first round. This will give you the chance to see that all parts are in place, whether there are any signs of malformation, bad milling etc. Then make sure that there is some lubrication on the points that hold the slid to the frame---or---opposite---wipe off any excess grease. This whole mess should take less than 10 minutes -- it will make you more intimate and knowledgeable about the power you are holding in your hands--------and may prevent you from blowing your face off on the first round if something were wrong--obviously wrong

TNWNGR · August 29th, 2012, 04:18 PM

Yes, you can fire your pistol stright from the box after visually inspecting it to ensure it is unobstructed and all of the control's work correctly. You can access an owners manual online via the power of google and Ruger, read through it this evening, it has very useful information inside.

Stryker125 · August 29th, 2012, 06:33 PM

Every pistol is going to be different. My sr40c came pretty darn clean, almost no grease that I heard everyone talking about. I still stripped it down and wiped it down anyways though. You may get one that is pretty grease free, or end up like others have and get one that is packed with grease. IMO it would be worth a quick strip to check it out...

moakes58 · August 29th, 2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bengal07

You are not going to hurt the weapon by shooting it right out of the box---BUT------I strongly advise that you take your user manual and follow the instructions and do a field strip before firing the first round. This will give you the chance to see that all parts are in place, whether there are any signs of malformation, bad milling etc. Then make sure that there is some lubrication on the points that hold the slid to the frame---or---opposite---wipe off any excess grease. This whole mess should take less than 10 minutes -- it will make you more intimate and knowledgeable about the power you are holding in your hands--------and may prevent you from blowing your face off on the first round if something were wrong--obviously wrong

+1 to this! Ask the shop you buy it at. Easy to field strip, no tools required.
They could just spray it out with Gun Scrubber. Just an idea.

Tiger Ruger · August 30th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Most everyone says clean before your initial visit to the range. Ruger test fires their firearms before sale as indicated my spent casing included in the package. Mine was initially pretty grease free BUT after field stripping it I found a lot of carbon in the slide and striker channel. After cleaning thoroughly and lubing you will find the action to be smoother and have better break in process.

tjblue · August 31st, 2012, 01:12 PM

I always do a quick field strip and clean prior to firing my weapons. Just habit I guess

Dawgface · August 31st, 2012, 01:17 PM

I fired the first 200 rounds thru my SR9c on the first range visit before I cleaned it. It performed perfectly as it still does. When I did the first clean out it was a mess including the striker channel so I don't recommend shooting it before a good cleaning.

Mmm1 · August 31st, 2012, 05:41 PM

Make sure you clean the striker channel before you take it to the range. I too always clean and check a new firearm because you never know if it is okay with cleaning and inspecting it yourself.

Have had mine for 3months and have put a lot of rounds through it with not one problem. You bought a great gun and I wish you the best of luck with it.

jlh820 · August 31st, 2012, 05:50 PM

Welcome to the forum from Phoenix!

I always recommend field stripping and cleaning before firing it. Rugers is notorious for leaving factory grit left behind. I received my SR9c with the guide rod out of place. I put it in correctly and it's never popped out on it's own. My Mossberg 500 shotgun was inoperable when I received it. I had to take it apart and fix it before I could shoot it. Plus it gives you a chance to become familiar with your new gun.

You're going to love your new SR9c! I do mine!

Tiger Ruger · August 31st, 2012, 05:58 PM

Have fun with your SR9C!

Jammer · September 1st, 2012, 04:46 PM

When I bought my SR9c, the first thing I did was take it home and field strip it. I'm glad I did. There was this blueish-whiteish grease in the barrel and lower receiver.....not enough to cause problems (I'm thinking), but I cleaned and lubed it before my first range trip. I wanted that packing/preservative grease out of there! Story end? She fired flawlessly!

It was nice knowing she was clean and ready to go, and not having to be concerned about whether or not she was packed with grease.

Jammer

tarcher · September 2nd, 2012, 03:25 AM

I bought an SR9C. The first thing I did was to read the manual then field strip it. I'm glad I did as there saw a ton of 'grease' in it. I cleaned her up and went to the range. After 400 rounds, no jams.

Benemorte · September 2nd, 2012, 04:23 AM

Welcome to the forum! It is always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to firearms. I always strip and clean any firearm that is new to me, whether it be new or used. It is a simple process that can detect and prevent problems before they happen, and as mentioned above, gives insight to the mechanics of your weapon.