Comments on: Ruger SR9: New polymer-framed 9mm http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: wendell chenault http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-80689 wendell chenault Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:02:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-80689 Been a while since I have been on here but I hope each and every one of you have a Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! Been a while since I have been on here but I hope each and every one of you have a Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!

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]]> By: Pastor Ted http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-76530 Pastor Ted Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:09:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-76530 ah, it appears the order of posts has been reversed, and that more posts are displayed per page, resulting in fewer pages. ah, it appears the order of posts has been reversed, and that more posts are displayed per page, resulting in fewer pages.

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]]> By: Pastor Ted http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-76529 Pastor Ted Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:07:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-76529 hmm, i only see posts up to wendell's on 3/19/2011. did we lose the more recent posts? hmm, i only see posts up to wendell’s on 3/19/2011. did we lose the more recent posts?

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]]> By: gt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-75054 gt Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:13:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-75054 Guys: The nc Star sight is a certifyiable bargain it does exactly what you expect at a give away price. I installed it sighted it in so that the laser and open sights were identical. It is a snap to install and is made of al.I love it. Guys: The nc Star sight is a certifyiable bargain it does exactly what you expect at a give away price. I installed it sighted it in so that the laser and open sights were identical. It is a snap to install and is made of al.I love it.

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]]> By: gt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-72489 gt Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:31:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-72489 welcome back dave!!!!!!!!! That said sorry to hear about you problem with the 9c. I would chalk it up to break in and move forward.clean it up well and see what happens next. welcome back dave!!!!!!!!! That said sorry to hear about you problem with the 9c. I would chalk it up to break in and move forward.clean it up well and see what happens next.

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]]> By: Dave I http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-72467 Dave I Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:45:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-72467 Well I'm back in the SR9 family, this time with the "C" though. Gotta say first time to the range, not impressed. Very first time I went to load a round in the chamber it didn't feed right. Don't think I "rode the slide", but it could be possible. No feeding issues after that. Also after I fired the last round of the last mag the slide didn't lock open. Hopefully these are just isolated incidents and will work themselves out. Seems to shot ok, although a little high/left at 25 ft. Put together some decent groups though. Grouping about 3 inches which is decent for me. Only shot about half a box, so it's a little to early say much else. Probably be awhile before I shoot it again, but will update. God bless. P.S. Trigger is much better on this gun vs my original. That was one of my biggest gripes with it. I even sent it back to Ruger and it came back just as bad. I think after a few 100 rounds it will probably come around and be even better. (: Well I’m back in the SR9 family, this time with the “C” though. Gotta say first time to the range, not impressed. Very first time I went to load a round in the chamber it didn’t feed right. Don’t think I “rode the slide”, but it could be possible. No feeding issues after that. Also after I fired the last round of the last mag the slide didn’t lock open. Hopefully these are just isolated incidents and will work themselves out. Seems to shot ok, although a little high/left at 25 ft. Put together some decent groups though. Grouping about 3 inches which is decent for me. Only shot about half a box, so it’s a little to early say much else. Probably be awhile before I shoot it again, but will update. God bless.

P.S. Trigger is much better on this gun vs my original. That was one of my biggest gripes with it. I even sent it back to Ruger and it came back just as bad. I think after a few 100 rounds it will probably come around and be even better. (:

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]]> By: Pastor Ted http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-72174 Pastor Ted Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:18:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-72174 i hear you, gt. i hear you, gt.

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]]> By: gt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-72124 gt Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:59:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-72124 Dear Pastor: I only paid $330.00 for my SR9a sights like that is waaaaay over my budget.$280.00 is off the page.The reality of the situation is I really only expect to need the laser in a confrontation probably at a distance of 15 feet or less the red laser is reported to be good to 60 feet or 20 yards so it would appear that the cost very significant. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FX81V2 this is a link to the amazon ad the seller is in the right hand box for other places to buy mine has shipped. By the way shipping is free!!!!!!!!!! Dear Pastor: I only paid $330.00 for my SR9a sights like that is waaaaay over my budget.$280.00 is off the page.The reality of the situation is I really only expect to need the laser in a confrontation probably at a distance of 15 feet or less the red laser is reported to be good to 60 feet or 20 yards so it would appear that the cost very significant.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FX81V2 this is a link to the amazon ad the seller is in the right hand box for other places to buy mine has shipped. By the way shipping is free!!!!!!!!!!

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]]> By: Pastor Ted http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-72095 Pastor Ted Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:20:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-72095 dear wendell and sr9 friends, have you seen the C5L viridian green laser and 100 lumen tactical light? it's expensive, but it appears to be a great unit (5 stars on amazon). green lasers are much brighter and several times more visible in daylight. it should fit on an sr9. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UHZHEO/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller= dear wendell and sr9 friends,

have you seen the C5L viridian green laser and 100 lumen tactical light? it’s expensive, but it appears to be a great unit (5 stars on amazon).

green lasers are much brighter and several times more visible in daylight. it should fit on an sr9.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UHZHEO/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

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]]> By: Pastor Ted http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-72093 Pastor Ted Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:41:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-72093 wow, $14! for that price i can get a few for my other firearms and pellet guns too. the comments look hit and miss, some absolutely in love with it, some hating it. http://www.amazon.com/Laser-Sight-Weaver-Mount-Black/dp/B000FX81V2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316756221&sr=8-1 wow, $14! for that price i can get a few for my other firearms and pellet guns too.

the comments look hit and miss, some absolutely in love with it, some hating it.

http://www.amazon.com/Laser-Sight-Weaver-Mount-Black/dp/B000FX81V2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316756221&sr=8-1

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]]> By: gt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-72086 gt Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:25:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-72086 I bought the laser from amazon.com supplier is GRG Manufacturing. Hope this helps. I bought the laser from amazon.com supplier is GRG Manufacturing. Hope this helps.

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]]> By: Pastor Ted http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-72064 Pastor Ted Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:10:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-72064 joe: i painted my white dots black, per my instructor and what i've been reading, in order to line up the front sight and not the dots. sorry can't help you, my sights came fairly true from the factory. gt: glad you're enjoying your sr9! do let us know about your thoughts after shooting with the ncstar. where'd you get it so cheap? everywhere i look it's at least $40. joe: i painted my white dots black, per my instructor and what i’ve been reading, in order to line up the front sight and not the dots. sorry can’t help you, my sights came fairly true from the factory.

gt: glad you’re enjoying your sr9! do let us know about your thoughts after shooting with the ncstar. where’d you get it so cheap? everywhere i look it’s at least $40.

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]]> By: gt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-72037 gt Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-72037 Hello: Well I had the opportunity to go to the range and put 200 rounds down range. the pistol was flawless. As far as sights the elevation was spot on the windage at 25 yds inside was to the right about 3". I was astounded with its performance. I have a NcStar red compact laser on order cost all of $14.00 shipped. I thought what the heck at that price why not! I will check back when it arrives and I have the opportunity to shoot it with the laser.I really am not expecting much out of the laser but if it stays put and holds adjustment it might be the buy of the month. Stay tuned! Hello: Well I had the opportunity to go to the range and put 200 rounds down range. the pistol was flawless. As far as sights the elevation was spot on the windage at 25 yds inside was to the right about 3″. I was astounded with its performance. I have a NcStar red compact laser on order cost all of $14.00 shipped. I thought what the heck at that price why not! I will check back when it arrives and I have the opportunity to shoot it with the laser.I really am not expecting much out of the laser but if it stays put and holds adjustment it might be the buy of the month. Stay tuned!

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]]> By: wendell chenault http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-71363 wendell chenault Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:54:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-71363 Joe, Mine were off also. I had my rear sight so high up that it came loose and it flopped. Another owner ground off the dot on the front sight so he could lower the rear some and he repainted the front sight. I took off about half of my front sight dot and repainted and it helped. Joe, Mine were off also. I had my rear sight so high up that it came loose and it flopped. Another owner ground off the dot on the front sight so he could lower the rear some and he repainted the front sight. I took off about half of my front sight dot and repainted and it helped.

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]]> By: Joe Keating http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-71337 Joe Keating Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:55:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-71337 My sights are off. Need to aim high just to get close to being on target. Any thoughts? My sights are off. Need to aim high just to get close to being on target.

Any thoughts?

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]]> By: Pastor Ted http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-71020 Pastor Ted Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:06:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-71020 gt: please let us know your thoughts after you purchase the ncstar. i'm interested too. keith: great links, thanks for sharing! gt: please let us know your thoughts after you purchase the ncstar. i’m interested too.

keith: great links, thanks for sharing!

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]]> By: Keith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-70980 Keith Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:25:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-70980 Here's a Crimson Laser for the SR9C. There may be hope for the SR9 in the future. http://www.opticsplanet.net/crimson-trace-lg-449-front-activation-laser-sight-for-ruger-sr9c-polymer-compact.html And a link for the green laser for the SR9 and some other products. http://www.opticsplanet.com/s/ruger+laser+sight/ Good Luck and happy safe shooting! Here’s a Crimson Laser for the SR9C. There may be hope for the SR9 in the future.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/crimson-trace-lg-449-front-activation-laser-sight-for-ruger-sr9c-polymer-compact.html

And a link for the green laser for the SR9 and some other products.
http://www.opticsplanet.com/s/ruger+laser+sight/
Good Luck and happy safe shooting!

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]]> By: gt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-70979 gt Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:18:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-70979 gentleman: Thank you 4 your thoughts. I think that I will try the NcStar as it looks to be fairly compact and should meet my goal of having the opportunity to scare an assalient with a laser rather than shooting. I think it will provide a 1st line of non- leathal defense as the last thing I want to do is shoot. The viridian seems to be very bulky and as much as it pains me to put a chinese laser on a fine american icon it looks like there is no choice. gentleman: Thank you 4 your thoughts. I think that I will try the NcStar as it looks to be fairly compact and should meet my goal of having the opportunity to scare an assalient with a laser rather than shooting. I think it will provide a 1st line of non- leathal defense as the last thing I want to do is shoot. The viridian seems to be very bulky and as much as it pains me to put a chinese laser on a fine american icon it looks like there is no choice.

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]]> By: Pastor Ted http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-70945 Pastor Ted Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:05:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-70945 hi gt, wish i could help you with your green laser search. ncstar looks like a good value, though with some quality control issues. but you can't beat its price. viridian is a u.s. company, though their offerings cost several times more. wendell and i (and others) have been writing crimson trace for some time, asking them to produce a laser for the sr9. please let us know what you find. God bless america, ted hi gt,

wish i could help you with your green laser search. ncstar looks like a good value, though with some quality control issues. but you can’t beat its price.

viridian is a u.s. company, though their offerings cost several times more.

wendell and i (and others) have been writing crimson trace for some time, asking them to produce a laser for the sr9.

please let us know what you find.

God bless america,
ted

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]]> By: wendell chenault http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/comment-page-3/#comment-70938 wendell chenault Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:12:41 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/18/ruger-sr9-new-polymer-framed-9mm/#comment-70938 Well GT i wish I could help you some but that is one of the reasons why I also purchased a Glock 19 and a XDm 3.8. You can get CT laser sights for these guns but not the SR9. We have tried to call and send messages to CT about wanting a laser sight for the SR9 but it has fell on deaf ears. They say that nationally the SR9 has not sold or the demand has not been what their standards are to justify making a sight for this gun. The rail mount is about the only one made for the SR9 but it is bulky and made the gun much harder to conceal, not to mention you have to have a special holster to carry the thing. Last week I had to put down a small deer that had been hit on the side of the road...it was suffering. I was carrying my XDm at the time and I do not yet have night sights or a laser sight on this gun so it being night it was harder to get my sights on the deer. So tonight I was looking at fiber optic sights for my XDm and I found several paints designed to glow for several hours after being charged by light or a bright light. The paints were as cheap as 10 bucks so this may be a option compared to getting laser sights. They both have their pros and cons but that is for you to decide on which you would rather have. You can get fiber optic sights for the SR9 so do some looking and let me know what you come up with....I will be doing fiber or paints on mine at some point in time. Good luck with your search, Wendell Well GT i wish I could help you some but that is one of the reasons why I also purchased a Glock 19 and a XDm 3.8. You can get CT laser sights for these guns but not the SR9. We have tried to call and send messages to CT about wanting a laser sight for the SR9 but it has fell on deaf ears. They say that nationally the SR9 has not sold or the demand has not been what their standards are to justify making a sight for this gun. The rail mount is about the only one made for the SR9 but it is bulky and made the gun much harder to conceal, not to mention you have to have a special holster to carry the thing.

Last week I had to put down a small deer that had been hit on the side of the road…it was suffering. I was carrying my XDm at the time and I do not yet have night sights or a laser sight on this gun so it being night it was harder to get my sights on the deer. So tonight I was looking at fiber optic sights for my XDm and I found several paints designed to glow for several hours after being charged by light or a bright light. The paints were as cheap as 10 bucks so this may be a option compared to getting laser sights. They both have their pros and cons but that is for you to decide on which you would rather have. You can get fiber optic sights for the SR9 so do some looking and let me know what you come up with….I will be doing fiber or paints on mine at some point in time.

Good luck with your search,
Wendell

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