Ruger SR9C

Prof Young · March 9, 2019, 03:41 PM

Local range has a Ruger SR9C, used for sale at less than $350. I did the research including what I could find here, got to dry fire it, and decided to go for it. Will pick it up Monday.

Talk to me.

Life is good.
Prof Young

Walt Sherrill · March 9, 2019, 06:38 PM

Great guns.

I've got one that I don't shoot much, but hang onto. (As you probably know, Ruger has discontinued the SR9/SR9c, but parts should be available for quite a while.)

I much prefer these guns to the Security-9 which seems to have replaced it.

You can find NEW ones on GunBroker for $400+/-, but then you have to pay shipping and transfer fees to a local FFL. I bought a SR9 and later an SR9c, and paid about $325, in a FTF sale here in NC (where, if you have a permit or a CHP, you can buypass an FFL.)

blchandl2 · March 9, 2019, 08:52 PM

My daughter has one and loves it. Enjoy.

Siggy-06 · March 10, 2019, 08:08 AM

They can be had for $320ish online brand new. They’re nice, solid pistols.

CharlieSW · March 10, 2019, 09:36 AM

Mine has been very reliable and extremely accurate - Great Shooter. The only downside is that it is fairly stiff to rack the slide. Enjoy your new SR9C !!

unixfool · March 10, 2019, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieSW

The only downside is that it is fairly stiff to rack the slide.

This. Very strong spring.

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ifithitu · March 13, 2019, 01:31 PM

Nice pistol congrats.

K_Mac · March 13, 2019, 07:35 PM

I've been carrying the same one for years. I shoot it regularly and I'm as good with it as any pistol I've ever shot. There are some who say it is not made robust enough for serious use. My experience and the experience of several friends and acquaintances says otherwise. Enjoy!

weblance · March 14, 2019, 07:44 PM

I had an SR9c. It was accurate, and reliable. I didn't like that it had a Magazine Disconnect, the trigger wasn't great, and it had a manual safety. It was a solid pistol however, but I decided to move on. I do still have an SR45, and feel the same way about it. Its decent, but not a favorite

Brian48 · March 17, 2019, 06:11 PM

Great gun, but at $350, that's a bit on the expensive side for me for a used gun. If it's in good shape, go for it.

Pukindog12 · March 18, 2019, 01:20 PM

New range/LGS just opened in my hometown this weekend and I went to the grand opening. They had for sale a used SR9c (with a stainless slide) for @229.99. I was very tempted but was a little short on cash and a lot short on justification.

March 9, 2019, 03:41 PM	#1
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,404	Ruger SR9C Local range has a Ruger SR9C, used for sale at less than $350. I did the research including what I could find here, got to dry fire it, and decided to go for it. Will pick it up Monday. Talk to me. Life is good. Prof Young

March 9, 2019, 06:38 PM	#2
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	Great guns. I've got one that I don't shoot much, but hang onto. (As you probably know, Ruger has discontinued the SR9/SR9c, but parts should be available for quite a while.) I much prefer these guns to the Security-9 which seems to have replaced it. You can find NEW ones on GunBroker for $400+/-, but then you have to pay shipping and transfer fees to a local FFL. I bought a SR9 and later an SR9c, and paid about $325, in a FTF sale here in NC (where, if you have a permit or a CHP, you can buypass an FFL.) Last edited by Walt Sherrill; March 9, 2019 at 06:50 PM.

March 10, 2019, 08:08 AM	#4
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	They can be had for $320ish online brand new. They’re nice, solid pistols. __________________ Flicks just like a lighter, just a different kind of fire.

March 13, 2019, 01:31 PM	#7
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	Nice pistol congrats. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

March 13, 2019, 07:35 PM	#8
K_Mac Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2010 Posts: 1,850	I've been carrying the same one for years. I shoot it regularly and I'm as good with it as any pistol I've ever shot. There are some who say it is not made robust enough for serious use. My experience and the experience of several friends and acquaintances says otherwise. Enjoy! __________________ "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Benjamin Franklin

March 9, 2019, 08:52 PM	#3
blchandl2 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: TN Posts: 525	My daughter has one and loves it. Enjoy.

March 10, 2019, 09:36 AM	#5
CharlieSW Junior Member Join Date: May 30, 2011 Posts: 11	Mine has been very reliable and extremely accurate - Great Shooter. The only downside is that it is fairly stiff to rack the slide. Enjoy your new SR9C !!

March 14, 2019, 07:44 PM	#9
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	I had an SR9c. It was accurate, and reliable. I didn't like that it had a Magazine Disconnect, the trigger wasn't great, and it had a manual safety. It was a solid pistol however, but I decided to move on. I do still have an SR45, and feel the same way about it. Its decent, but not a favorite

March 17, 2019, 06:11 PM	#10
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,616	Great gun, but at $350, that's a bit on the expensive side for me for a used gun. If it's in good shape, go for it. __________________ Proud to have served.

March 18, 2019, 01:20 PM	#11
Pukindog12 Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2011 Posts: 208	New range/LGS just opened in my hometown this weekend and I went to the grand opening. They had for sale a used SR9c (with a stainless slide) for @229.99. I was very tempted but was a little short on cash and a lot short on justification. __________________ "If you wear flip flops you got more problems than I can take care of in this video." Jeff Quinn