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Originally Posted by PAJoe1022
I'm considering purchasing my first pistol and I've narrowed myself down to the Glock 19 Gen 4 or the Ruger Security 9.
I'm looking for a good quality, all-around gun that isn't too expensive. I want something to take to the range and practice with that will be durable and reliable. I've held and field stripped both guns at the LGS, but haven't shot either. So far here is my take-
The Glock 19 felt cheaper than the Ruger. It was lighter (almost 3 oz) and the trigger felt toy-like.
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The bit of "sproing" and the "kids plastic space gun" feel, when you dry fire it? Don't worry about it. You absolutely do not notice this when firing.
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The Glock grip angle didn't bother me, but the texture on the grip did.
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Texture can be changed. Talon rubber grip overlay is one I like a lot.
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I don't like that the Glock lacks a manual safety, but how much does this matter for a gun that is only used at the range?
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Not meant to be something "that is only used at the range". Folks have been using Glocks as intended out in the world for decades.
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Both have 4 inch barrels, so I would think accuracy should be similar. The Ruger is hammer fired and the Glock is obviously striker fired. I'm a newbie; does this make a huge difference?
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"hammer vs. striker" is something that folks in Internet gun social media obsess about, that just does not matter.
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Aesthetically (as if aesthetics matter)
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Aesthetics matter, but not much.
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, I'm probably in the minority of people who like the look of Glocks, but the Ruger is a nice looking gun too. I like that the 19 has been around a while, has an established following and lots of aftermarket support, whereas the Ruger not so much. I'd like to have the ability to customize if I decide to. As for price, the Glock cost over $200 more than the Ruger. Is it worth the extra money?
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In everything but initial cost, the Glock is a better bet than the Ruger.
The thing with the Ruger is, it hasn't been out but a few months. So, very little track record, not much aftermarket. We don't know the quirks. And it's not +P rated.
Scaling up Kel Tec's design to a full size gun may turn out to be a fine idea. We don't know yet.