Ruger SR9. need opinions for a new gun owner

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I have come across a guy selling a ruger sr9 with a 17rd magazine for $425.

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Is it new? If it's used, does he have an approximate round count?

I have a Ruger SR9c and it is a fantastic firearm. It's seen probably 6-7k rounds and keeps ticking. The full size would probably be just as good.

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Also, I am very left handed. It appears as if this model has a safety on both sides of slide which is what I am looking for.

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If you're left handed you may want to check out the M&P series from S&W. They have ambidextrous controls on both sides (this includes the slide release). The SR9 does have an ambidextrous magazine release and an ambi safety, but it does not have an ambi slide release and I consider that more important than the other two.

But it all comes down to preference. If you want a simple opinion on the SR9:

1. Has a 1911 grip angle (I prefer it)
2. Ambi safety
3. Ambi mag release
4. Reversible backstrap on the grip (can fit a larger hand by flipping it)
5. Has a nice taper in the grip that feels very natural (not bulky at all)
6. Has a loaded chamber indicator (can be used by feel in the dark if needed)
7. Is very high value (great price)
8. 17rd capacity (pretty standard)

Things I changed on my compact model:

1. Removed the magazine disconnect safety
2. Changed the sights to fiber optic

If someone can link my review on my YouTube channel it may benefit you. I'm on my phone so unfortunately I can't do it right now.

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I have come across a guy selling a ruger sr9 with a 17rd magazine for $425.

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Get a brand new one.

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Any advice on looking at a used gun and not having the opportunity to shoot it? Is there anything to look for while inspecting?

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If you are new to guns, then I would just buy a new one. Budgunshop.com has one for $411. A brand new gun will have some sort of warranty. If you buy a used one, you risk assuming that the warranty follows the gun.

Honestly, it sounds like this guy is just trying to take advantage of you a little bit. I would just buy a brand new one, have it sent to an FFL dealer near you, and then ask the guy to show you how the gun works. Then, you could sign up for some classes.

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Honestly, it sounds like this guy is just trying to take advantage of you a little bit.

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Especially if he told you this verbatim:

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He said it has had 2 clips fired so approximately 34 rds.

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At that price, I would get one new as well. I got mine for $419 at Precision range in Baton Rouge. That was brand new.

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Also check to see if it one of the safety recall SR9.

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Damn those are really old. That was the first round of SR9s. But yes if it's the old one it's def not worth $425.

This is the one that he is selling. It has the safety trigger so it doesn't fall under the recall

ETA: we have discussed price. He said he paid 440 plus tax which is probably around 475 for it. Obviously if he isn't willing to budge, i'll look at new

I am meeting him Monday morning so I am going to go look around town to see if I can put my hands on one to see how it feels before then. It seems to be a pretty popular model so hopefully I can do that and compare prices at the same time.

Dude, get a new one. I don't know why you're even entertaining his offer. Did you not see the one at budsgunshop? Brand new! How can you beat that? This guy is trying to take advantage of you.

$425 with one magazine?

Not worth that price. Offer $375 best.