First handgun, advice? - Page 2

RBid · September 29, 2012, 02:01 AM

I did a long journal/review with my SR9c, ending a few hundred rounds ago.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492724

David White · September 29, 2012, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWKahrFan

In both cases, no, not enough for ME to notice... But as I said, I'm no expert.

Yes. From the net chatter I've read, light strikes seems to be the biggest bugaboo in SOME units of this series, in both 9 and .40... It's kinda mysterious... A lot of hi-round-count owners report excellent reliability with no problems.

From what I've read, most owners whose units eventually developed the light-strike problem, and who sent them in to Ruger CS, have been generally satisfied that the problem was taken care of. Exactly WHAT Ruger CS is doing to them, I don't know.

One of the first things I did was clean my SR40. I removed the striker and found the channel filled with grease! I gave it a good cleaning but I never had an issue with light strikes.
I think Ruger packs the firing pin (striker?) with grease from the factory. It becomes very easy to get all gunked up and I think that might be the cause for the light strikes.
Just thought I would pass that info along.

CWKahrFan · September 29, 2012, 10:19 AM

Thanks for that linK RBid... there're some interesting tidbits in there.

David... Yeah it's good you brought up the cleaning aspect... I've seen other references on the net about gunk in the striker channel.

With mine, however, a good cleanout didn't solve my light strike problem... Installing a stronger spring did.

915A · September 30, 2012, 06:05 PM

Thanks again guys for all the advice and help. I am gonna pick up the Stainless SR9c tomorrow. If the FNS-9, wasnt 200 more I think I would have gone that route. But I know this wont be the last purchase, so who knows.

CWKahrFan · September 30, 2012, 06:22 PM

Sounds good... I much prefer the SR's w/ stainless slide. Another aspect I really like about this line is the smallness of their tabs... means a lot when carrying.

915A · September 30, 2012, 06:26 PM

CW I like your .40 too, it was tough call between the two. But for my first, I think the cheaper ammo cost and getting the wife involved will be a bonus(and a reason to get the .40 later LOL!)

CWKahrFan · September 30, 2012, 06:37 PM

I hear ya'... The SR9c is a great versatile choice for a first handgun!

September 29, 2012, 02:01 AM	#26
RBid Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2012 Posts: 581	I did a long journal/review with my SR9c, ending a few hundred rounds ago. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492724 __________________ Currently Own: Ruger SR9c, Glock 23 (Gen 3), Glock 19 (Gen 4) my blog: www.conditionryan.blogspot.com

September 29, 2012, 10:19 AM	#28
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 1,507	Thanks for that linK RBid... there're some interesting tidbits in there. David... Yeah it's good you brought up the cleaning aspect... I've seen other references on the net about gunk in the striker channel. With mine, however, a good cleanout didn't solve my light strike problem... Installing a stronger spring did. __________________ IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT!

September 30, 2012, 06:22 PM	#30
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 1,507	Sounds good... I much prefer the SR's w/ stainless slide. Another aspect I really like about this line is the smallness of their tabs... means a lot when carrying. __________________ IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT!

September 30, 2012, 06:37 PM	#32
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 1,507	I hear ya'... The SR9c is a great versatile choice for a first handgun! __________________ IF THE SHOE FITS, WEAR IT!... IF THE GUN FITS, SHOOT IT!

September 30, 2012, 06:05 PM	#29
915A Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 253	Thanks again guys for all the advice and help. I am gonna pick up the Stainless SR9c tomorrow. If the FNS-9, wasnt 200 more I think I would have gone that route. But I know this wont be the last purchase, so who knows.

September 30, 2012, 06:26 PM	#31
915A Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 253	CW I like your .40 too, it was tough call between the two. But for my first, I think the cheaper ammo cost and getting the wife involved will be a bonus(and a reason to get the .40 later LOL!)