New shooter - SR9?This is a discussion on New shooter - SR9? within the Ruger Pistols forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Hey everybody!
I am new to shooting and was wondering if the SR9 is a good first gun to own (i.e. ease of use, easy ...
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October 20th, 2012, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: boston, ma
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Hey everybody!
I am new to shooting and was wondering if the SR9 is a good first gun to own (i.e. ease of use, easy to maintain, safe, etc).
This will be used for range practice and home defense.
Thanks for your input.
Last edited by APDrummer; October 20th, 2012 at 10:02 AM.
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October 20th, 2012, 11:16 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Western New York
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I purchased the SR9 just a little over a month ago and absolutely love it. I've only been able to put 100 rounds through it but no FTFs or FTEs. This is my first 9mm. I have a Ruger Single Six and a MKII. I wasn't sure how the recoil would be since I've only had .22s. To my surprise there is very little recoil. The gun is easy to maintain. There are three separate safety features so this gun is definitely going to be safe, but remember your responsibility in being a safe shoter. I am a female who just got back into shooting after a home invasion. You will enjoy the SR9 at the range and it will be reliable for home defense. Go to your LGS and check one out. Only you will know if it is right for you but I am very pleased.
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October 20th, 2012, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN
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New SR9c owner here. Great guns, easily manageable on the range. I was looking at the Glock 19, but for the money this fit what I was looking for in a 9mm a bit more.
This is my first handgun as well.
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October 20th, 2012, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Middle TN
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The SR9 is an excellent choice for a first pistol, I own one and have been so pleased with it I plan to purchase an SR9c as well.
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October 20th, 2012, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC
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SR9 was my first pistol and I couldn't be happier.
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October 20th, 2012, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: boston, ma
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Hey everybody!
Thank you for the replies. I appreciate your honest feedback about the SR9. I have been doing a lot of research on the gun for the past month, and I just wanted to justify all of the good things I have been reading online about it. I am looking forward to getting my license and purchasing the SR9 (hopefully within the next couple of months).
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October 20th, 2012, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Georgia
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Welcome to the Forum from Georgia!
I don't have an SR9 yet, (  ), but I've always heard good things about it. It is on my "gotta have" list...right next to the SR22, LCR .38 Spl.+P, etc...
Glad you could join us, ENJOY!
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October 20th, 2012, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: N.E. Ohio
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I have well over 3000 rounds through my sr9c and have never had an issue of any kind. It will be one of the best guns you'll ever buy.
By the way mk34techrep I think you are lucky to live in the best location in the nation. I have over 100,000 miles on my car and probably 80,000 are from driving to your neck of the woods every chance I get. | |
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October 20th, 2012, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Francisco
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I have had my SR9 for 3 months now and have put around 500 rounds through it so far after sending it to Ruger and getting it back. No issues...fires what I have fed through it...Blazer Brass, Independence, and Remington UMC (ammo of choice for me). You will enjoy yours for sure when you get it.
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October 20th, 2012, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass
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Yes, you will like yhe gun. Or an SR9c with the extended mag. Both are nice.
SR9c with over 4500 rounds,no failures, SR9 with over 100 none either.
You cannot go wrong. Make sure you understand all the Mass laws though, they are hard to decode
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October 20th, 2012, 03:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Virginia
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I don't have an SR9 yet either, but probably will before it's over. Beware - this forum will make you buy more guns than you ever thought you would.
Welcome to the forum - from "The Mountain State" of West Virginia | 
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October 20th, 2012, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2011 Location: Spring Hill, Florida
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If your SR9 is anything like my Sr9c, you're going to love it. I use mine for home defense, CCW and the range. It's a pleasure to shoot.  | |
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October 20th, 2012, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: boston, ma
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I'm really looking forward to trying it out, hopefully soon! Thanks again everybody for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
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October 20th, 2012, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: MI
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I have an SR9c, and I love it. I carry it more frequently than my glock 27 now, which is saying something. You will love it.
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October 20th, 2012, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: wayne nj
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Ruger makes a great semi auto and 9 mm is the cheapest center fire to shoot.
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