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Buying my first pistol. Anyone own a Ruger SR9c? Opinions?
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:01 pm
I'm looking to buy my first pistol and am leaning towards the Ruger SR9c based on various internet reviews. Looking to spend less than $500 for my first pistol. Want it for basic home defense.
Does anyone own one? Would you recommend it or something else. Also, where can I buy it? Academy doesn't have it in, seems hard to find. Does Cabellas or that other huge outdoor place in Denham? Thanks.
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Does anyone own one? Would you recommend it or something else. Also, where can I buy it? Academy doesn't have it in, seems hard to find. Does Cabellas or that other huge outdoor place in Denham? Thanks.
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This post was edited on 1/24/13 at 3:04 pm
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Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:01 pm to In The Hunt
OB brah
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:01 pm to In The Hunt
[img]https://www.gunsumerreports.com/Ruger_SR9c/Ruger_SR9c_01.JPG width=500[/ img]
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Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:03 pm to In The Hunt
do you have a bigger pic by chance?
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:07 pm to Sofa King Crimson
I don't own that one but I've owned a Ruger P89 9mm for years and love it. Ruger makes a good pistol and you should not go wrong on this one.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:07 pm to In The Hunt
I've got a P245 that's pretty sweet.
I keep it in the truck, and it fits in my hand well.
I keep it in the truck, and it fits in my hand well.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:08 pm to In The Hunt
Glock bra
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:08 pm to In The Hunt
Glock b/c it does it all
This post was edited on 1/24/13 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:09 pm to In The Hunt
get used glock 19 brah
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:10 pm to In The Hunt
Will you carry or keep at home? I bought the sr9c the last no tax day and love it, but plan on carrying it. If not going to carry get sr9 imho. I agree Ruger is a good choice.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:13 pm to Cosmo
Unless I'm mistaken, Glock's don't have external safeties, so if you have any kids around, that's an issue. Beretta Px4 Storm is a good Glock substitute with that external safety.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:14 pm to The Korean
quote:Want the option to do both, thus leaning towards the compact SR9. Not sure if I will ever actually carry.
Will you carry or keep at home? I bought the sr9c the last no tax day and love it, but plan on carrying it. If not going to carry get sr9 imho.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:15 pm to bojabu
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Glock's don't have external safeties
Don't chamber a round, that's a fool-proof safety.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:16 pm to Phil A Sheo
also, I noticed you mentioned you are buying your first pistol. I highly recommend you first go to a firearms expert and get training, maintenance, and use training. Also, try out different styles, makes, and calibers of pistols to see what fits you best. The most important thing though is the training... please for your sake and the sake of others get training on how to safely own a pistol before you actually own a pistol.
As for the comments about buying a Glock over a Ruger, Glocks are fine weapons. I've owned and used them. But don't buy one just because someone on a message board tells you to. The vast majority of people who own Glocks do so only because the name is popular. Like I said, try different ones and go with the one that you feel most comfortable with. So long as you stay with the more reputable manufacturers like Ruger, Taurus, Glock, Browning, Beretta, Smith & Wesson for example, you will be getting a good quality firearm.
As for the comments about buying a Glock over a Ruger, Glocks are fine weapons. I've owned and used them. But don't buy one just because someone on a message board tells you to. The vast majority of people who own Glocks do so only because the name is popular. Like I said, try different ones and go with the one that you feel most comfortable with. So long as you stay with the more reputable manufacturers like Ruger, Taurus, Glock, Browning, Beretta, Smith & Wesson for example, you will be getting a good quality firearm.
This post was edited on 1/24/13 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:17 pm to Darth_Vader
Buy a Luger. Rugers are for poosies.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:18 pm to In The Hunt
I dont think you will be disappointed, not my only handgun, but one of my favorites.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:19 pm to Gaston
Safeties aside, if one has children, one should do what one can to keep the firearm safely out of their little hands.
Safties can be flipped off.
A safety is no guarantee against negligent discharge.
I suggest something from the fine line of Glock firearms.
The GEN4 G17 is what I carry the most.
Safties can be flipped off.
A safety is no guarantee against negligent discharge.
I suggest something from the fine line of Glock firearms.
The GEN4 G17 is what I carry the most.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:22 pm to In The Hunt
Guess i will add, have you held this one or any other. How it feels in your hand is an important factor. I dont care for Glocks, not because the saftey issue, they dont fit my hand very well.
Posted on 1/24/13 at 3:27 pm to In The Hunt
Get a shotgun for home defense.
If you're dead set on a handgun, don't get a compact unless you plan on conceal carrying.
A full size will be easier to shoot.
Look into Springfield XD, S&W M&P or hell even the full size ruger.
If you're dead set on a handgun, don't get a compact unless you plan on conceal carrying.
A full size will be easier to shoot.
Look into Springfield XD, S&W M&P or hell even the full size ruger.
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