Ruger SR pistols discontinued. - Page 2

TruthTellers · January 16, 2019, 05:45 AM

Hopefully after the vacation maybe they SR pistols will get a FDE tan from laying out in the sun and I certainly wouldn't mind one in 10mm.

K_Mac · January 16, 2019, 10:22 AM

I am a big fan of the SR series. I've been carrying a 9c for years. I've put thousands of rounds through it. I keep thinking I'll get a second one. This might be a good time to do that. I hope the vacation isn't like the one taken by Forest's father...

DPris · January 16, 2019, 12:41 PM

It would take some serious re-design & a bigger pistol to build an SR in 10mm.
I doubt Ruger would see sufficient market return.

The .40 was straining the platform as it is.
Denis

TruthTellers · January 16, 2019, 01:40 PM

But they made an SR45, the 10mm can't fit in that?

seeker_two · January 16, 2019, 02:12 PM

If, during the SR's vacation, Ruger had a Security-45 come out, I wouldn't feel too sad....

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DPris · January 16, 2019, 02:33 PM

Not size, it's pressures.
Denis

DPris · January 16, 2019, 02:39 PM

The SR platform is not one of Ruger's strongest.
As an evolutionary step, it moved their pistol program forward, but among other things slide velocity was an issue to be resolved.

In the .45ACP, pressures are low and slide momentum is not that much of an issue.
In the .40 it was.
In a 10mm it would be again.

The platform does have its limitations.
Denis

TruthTellers · January 17, 2019, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPris

The SR platform is not one of Ruger's strongest.
As an evolutionary step, it moved their pistol program forward, but among other things slide velocity was an issue to be resolved.

In the .45ACP, pressures are low and slide momentum is not that much of an issue.
In the .40 it was.
In a 10mm it would be again.

The platform does have its limitations.
Denis

Is the RAP capable of handling the 10mm? If not, would Ruger have to design and build from scratch a new pistol capable of shooting 10mm?

DPris · January 17, 2019, 01:23 AM

The American is a much stronger & more durable design, I put over 5600 rounds through one without cleaning or oiling beyond the initial lube.
It was the result of a different approach, more professional grade than consumer grade like the SRs.

I would imagine the DESIGN could handle 10mm pressures, but I don't think the physical size could handle the cartridge.
Denis

Brian48 · January 17, 2019, 05:07 AM

Not surprised to see Ruger drop the line. Still, my SR9C has served me well and will continue to do so in it’s backup role to my other guns.

IdaSpud · January 17, 2019, 11:19 AM

I have a sr1911 in 10mm and I enjoy shooting it. It's very accurate, recoil as expected and I love look through the weeds in the next county for the spent brass.

Yotecallr · January 25, 2019, 02:29 PM

I have an SR9C i bought like new. To my thinking it is the perfect bedside gun. It has a safety, very good trigger, my Steamlight TL R1 is attached to it, and it's very accurate and reliable.

Recoil spring · January 27, 2019, 11:46 AM

I bought one new back around 2008 in 9 mm, really liked it. However the trigger was very stiff, after firing around 40 rounds per range session my finger began to hurt. An aftermarket company came out with a connector to lighten the trigger like Glock has, but it was a "gunsmith fitted item". A few months after I sold the Ruger someone came out with a drop in part!

I regret selling the gun, I don't shoot that much and felt that it would have lasted a lifetime. Have been eyeballing their new models though.

reddog81 · January 27, 2019, 11:55 AM

Ruger introduces more new models in a month than most gun manufacturers do in an entire year. The flip side to that is that they also have to discontinue models at a similar rate. If they didn’t discontinue certain lines their product catalog would be too large to manage.

Winny · January 27, 2019, 12:00 PM

Love my SR9. Never had any issues with it (with the exception of an after market recoil spring that was no fault of Ruger or the firearm).

Thousands and thousands of rounds downrange and she still works like I champ.

I’ve often said the SR series was one of the most underrated pistols on the market if you can get past the safety features, which never bothered me, anyway.

I may pick up a new SR9c before they start to disappear....

DPris · January 27, 2019, 01:31 PM

I've mentioned before-

When they first came out, I had a test sample.
My gunsmith was not impressed.

I sent it to Cylinder & Slide, asked 'em to go to town on it like they do with other pistols. They returned it unchanged, said it wasn't worth the bother.

Asked Robar Industries if they could re-build it. Answer was essentially the same- not worth the money.

The SR line is an example of "consumer-grade" gunnery.
It is not an outstanding design, and it is not one of Ruger's strongest pistols.

If you like yours, that's great.
I'm not suggesting people don't buy one, just saying let's not put the SRs on TOO high a pedestal.

And noting that if they WERE selling in huge volume, they would not be on vacation, they'd be in more continuous production.
Denis

jonb32248 · January 28, 2019, 10:59 AM

I had one a few yrs. ago and liked it when it worked. The size and weight was just right but had the light strike problem, which I fixed by changing the striker spring. Then it wouldn't reset the trigger after shot. Sent it in and Ruger fixed that by replacing the guts. Even though I might get another, might, I don't trust it. Traded it for a SAxde which is my daily carry and hasn't had one failure in a yr. and shoots great.

peacefulgary · January 31, 2019, 04:00 PM

Even the SR22?!?

lee n. field · January 31, 2019, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peacefulgary

Even the SR22?!?

Still on the website.

TruthTellers · February 1, 2019, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peacefulgary

Even the SR22?!?

No, SR9, 40, and 45, both full size and compact sizes.

kymasabe · February 1, 2019, 09:46 PM

Me too. Traded in my Ruger P345, which was a great gun and built like a tank, for a SR9c. Eventually traded that in towards an older S&W CS9 which is still one of the best I've owned, prefer it over my Sigs.

silvermane_1 · February 2, 2019, 06:29 AM

As long as Ruger doesn't drop the SR1911 line it's "all good".

Carl the Floor Walker · February 2, 2019, 09:02 AM

I have been a SR9c fan for years. Now they are discontinued, got me to thinking. I was against the Ruger American at first, but it has grown my. I am a devoted Pocket gun and Snubbie shooter. However am thinking about a Ruger American compact in 45.cal. as a range gun. Anyone have one? If so how do you like it?

Mosin44az · February 2, 2019, 09:45 AM

I had an American Compact in .45 for awhile, didn’t like it. Surprising amount of recoil considering its weight and awkward bulk. The design of the grip isn’t great either, would bang my thumb joint. Bad ergonomics.

1stmar · February 2, 2019, 09:48 AM

I have an sr9 and recently looked at a security 9. I like the security 9 trigger better and the action was very smooth. I like my sr9 but would not be dissatisfied w the security 9.

January 16, 2019, 05:45 AM	#26
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	Hopefully after the vacation maybe they SR pistols will get a FDE tan from laying out in the sun and I certainly wouldn't mind one in 10mm. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

January 16, 2019, 10:22 AM	#27
K_Mac Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2010 Posts: 1,850	I am a big fan of the SR series. I've been carrying a 9c for years. I've put thousands of rounds through it. I keep thinking I'll get a second one. This might be a good time to do that. I hope the vacation isn't like the one taken by Forest's father... __________________ "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Benjamin Franklin

January 16, 2019, 01:40 PM	#29
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	But they made an SR45, the 10mm can't fit in that? __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

January 17, 2019, 05:07 AM	#35
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	Not surprised to see Ruger drop the line. Still, my SR9C has served me well and will continue to do so in it’s backup role to my other guns. __________________ Proud to have served.

January 17, 2019, 11:19 AM	#36
IdaSpud Junior Member Join Date: February 1, 2018 Posts: 8	10 mm I have a sr1911 in 10mm and I enjoy shooting it. It's very accurate, recoil as expected and I love look through the weeds in the next county for the spent brass.

January 16, 2019, 12:41 PM	#28
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	It would take some serious re-design & a bigger pistol to build an SR in 10mm. I doubt Ruger would see sufficient market return. The .40 was straining the platform as it is. Denis

January 16, 2019, 02:12 PM	#30
seeker_two Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2002 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Lone Star State (TX) Posts: 2,169	If, during the SR's vacation, Ruger had a Security-45 come out, I wouldn't feel too sad.... Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

January 16, 2019, 02:33 PM	#31
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	Not size, it's pressures. Denis

January 16, 2019, 02:39 PM	#32
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	The SR platform is not one of Ruger's strongest. As an evolutionary step, it moved their pistol program forward, but among other things slide velocity was an issue to be resolved. In the .45ACP, pressures are low and slide momentum is not that much of an issue. In the .40 it was. In a 10mm it would be again. The platform does have its limitations. Denis

January 17, 2019, 01:23 AM	#34
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	The American is a much stronger & more durable design, I put over 5600 rounds through one without cleaning or oiling beyond the initial lube. It was the result of a different approach, more professional grade than consumer grade like the SRs. I would imagine the DESIGN could handle 10mm pressures, but I don't think the physical size could handle the cartridge. Denis

January 25, 2019, 02:29 PM	#37
Yotecallr Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Posts: 28	I have an SR9C i bought like new. To my thinking it is the perfect bedside gun. It has a safety, very good trigger, my Steamlight TL R1 is attached to it, and it's very accurate and reliable.

January 27, 2019, 11:46 AM	#38
Recoil spring Member Join Date: March 29, 2017 Posts: 80	Trigger issues. I bought one new back around 2008 in 9 mm, really liked it. However the trigger was very stiff, after firing around 40 rounds per range session my finger began to hurt. An aftermarket company came out with a connector to lighten the trigger like Glock has, but it was a "gunsmith fitted item". A few months after I sold the Ruger someone came out with a drop in part! I regret selling the gun, I don't shoot that much and felt that it would have lasted a lifetime. Have been eyeballing their new models though.

January 27, 2019, 11:55 AM	#39
reddog81 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Ruger introduces more new models in a month than most gun manufacturers do in an entire year. The flip side to that is that they also have to discontinue models at a similar rate. If they didn’t discontinue certain lines their product catalog would be too large to manage.

January 27, 2019, 12:00 PM	#40
Winny Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2018 Location: SC, USA Posts: 136	Love my SR9. Never had any issues with it (with the exception of an after market recoil spring that was no fault of Ruger or the firearm). Thousands and thousands of rounds downrange and she still works like I champ. I’ve often said the SR series was one of the most underrated pistols on the market if you can get past the safety features, which never bothered me, anyway. I may pick up a new SR9c before they start to disappear....

January 27, 2019, 01:31 PM	#41
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	I've mentioned before- When they first came out, I had a test sample. My gunsmith was not impressed. I sent it to Cylinder & Slide, asked 'em to go to town on it like they do with other pistols. They returned it unchanged, said it wasn't worth the bother. Asked Robar Industries if they could re-build it. Answer was essentially the same- not worth the money. The SR line is an example of "consumer-grade" gunnery. It is not an outstanding design, and it is not one of Ruger's strongest pistols. If you like yours, that's great. I'm not suggesting people don't buy one, just saying let's not put the SRs on TOO high a pedestal. And noting that if they WERE selling in huge volume, they would not be on vacation, they'd be in more continuous production. Denis

January 28, 2019, 10:59 AM	#42
jonb32248 Member Join Date: February 20, 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 25	I had one a few yrs. ago and liked it when it worked. The size and weight was just right but had the light strike problem, which I fixed by changing the striker spring. Then it wouldn't reset the trigger after shot. Sent it in and Ruger fixed that by replacing the guts. Even though I might get another, might, I don't trust it. Traded it for a SAxde which is my daily carry and hasn't had one failure in a yr. and shoots great.

January 31, 2019, 04:00 PM	#43
peacefulgary Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2011 Location: USA Posts: 714	Even the SR22?!?

February 1, 2019, 09:46 PM	#46
kymasabe Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2005 Location: SW Florida Posts: 2,747	Me too. Traded in my Ruger P345, which was a great gun and built like a tank, for a SR9c. Eventually traded that in towards an older S&W CS9 which is still one of the best I've owned, prefer it over my Sigs. __________________ God's creatures big and small, eat them one, eat them all.

February 2, 2019, 06:29 AM	#47
silvermane_1 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Location: Burien,WA Posts: 897	As long as Ruger doesn't drop the SR1911 line it's "all good". __________________ Rugers:SR1911 CMD,MK 3 .22lr 6",Sec. Six '76 liberty .357 4",SRH .480 Ruger 7.5",Mini-14 188 5.56/.233 18.5", Marlins: 795 .22lr 16.5",30aw 30-30 20",Mossberg:Mav. 88 Tact. 12 ga, 18.5",ATR 100 .270 Win. 22",S&W:SW9VE 9mm 4",Springfield:XD .357sig 4", AKs:CAI PSL-54C, WASR 10/63, WW74,SLR-106c

February 2, 2019, 09:02 AM	#48
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	I have been a SR9c fan for years. Now they are discontinued, got me to thinking. I was against the Ruger American at first, but it has grown my. I am a devoted Pocket gun and Snubbie shooter. However am thinking about a Ruger American compact in 45.cal. as a range gun. Anyone have one? If so how do you like it?

February 2, 2019, 09:45 AM	#49
Mosin44az Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 2,585	I had an American Compact in .45 for awhile, didn’t like it. Surprising amount of recoil considering its weight and awkward bulk. The design of the grip isn’t great either, would bang my thumb joint. Bad ergonomics.

February 2, 2019, 09:48 AM	#50
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	I have an sr9 and recently looked at a security 9. I like the security 9 trigger better and the action was very smooth. I like my sr9 but would not be dissatisfied w the security 9.