New Ruger Striker-Fired 9mm

[ChuckW]

I thought guns were just a tool.

[scoobydo]

I like it.
I never had a problem with Ruger.
Should be a winner if the trigger and price is right.

[FUBAR]

Cool gun, wish it had a frame mounted manual safety.

I'm glad it doesn't. I have no need for a external safety. Also glad it doesn't have finger grooves.

[Ronin2]

Looks interesting - something of a hybrid between a VP9 and a TP9SA...I kinda dig the looks of it (better than the SR9 IMO). MSRP is $579, so good competition if its sub-400 gun.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/12/28/breaking-ruger-release-new-polymer-framed-striker-fired-ruger-american-pistol-9mm-45-acp/

And yes - in before the inevitable comments about being off-roster, LEO only or out of state mom/dad gifts transfers, PPT etc - we all have beaten that dead-horse already...

You left out "I would NEVER buy anything associated with Bill Ruger".

Even some 14 years after his death...

Some people are still bitter because we still have to live with his legacy (magazine capacity ban and assault weapon ban).

The Federal ban on 10+ mags and "Assault Weapons" expired in 2004.
Bill Ruger's suggestion for a 15 round mag capacity limit (and it was only a suggestion) was back in 1993.
(Again, the talk at the time was a 6 round max mag capacity for all guns...the same as revolvers...far worse than a 15 round proposal).

CA did their own thing with 10+ mag and AW restrictions / bans starting in 2000.
Bill Ruger was not involved.

As usual, Ruger is late to the party and ahhhhh... clearly not an innovator but continues its long tradition of being a rather CHEAP imitator. And I for one WILL NEVER support any company using the name "Ruger".

The story on that piece of crap Bill Ruger Sr. ; http://www.thegunzone.com/rkba/papabill.html

[boltmopar]

It's on their website with a MSRP of $579. So maybe 500 bucks

[TMB 1]

And I for one WILL NEVER support any company using the name "Ruger".

That's ok I've made up for it.

[MrOrange]

So, basic differences 'twixt the SR series are no manual safety, changeable grip, and types of aftermarket sights it will accept. meh. Lemme know if it shoots tiny groups for 10,000 rounds while submerged in mud or sumthin.

[jonzer77]

I never thought I would see a $1000 dollar Ruger semi auto. CA will make that happen in the classifieds soon enough

[smittty]

I wish it had finger grooves.





Just kidding!

I think it looks pretty good. Ugly sort of how glock are ugly only uglier so in time we'll probably grow to like them. I'm just being positive about the ugliness!









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[chowdude]

Reminds me of the sr22

[bountyhunter]

Glocks don't need to "evolve" They're already perfect the way they are.

I'll bet you're not a gunsmith. Glocks are ok for a cheap service pistol but they are a thousand miles from perfect.

[bountyhunter]

I'm glad it doesn't. I have no need for a external safety. Also glad it doesn't have finger grooves.

If you don't "need" the safety you aren't required to use it. Just nice to have a manual sear-blocking safety if you want to use it.

[bountyhunter]

I never thought I would see a $1000 dollar Ruger semi auto. CA will make that happen in the classifieds soon enough

I'm still in shock from the ad I saw a few days ago where somebody was selling a Valtro 1911 for $15,000.

No, I am not kidding and no that's not a typo. $15,000

[roger1022]

Not bad. Looks like Ruger did their homework. Definitely like the shape of the grip, mag release and the front strap. It would be a plus if it had magazine compatibility with existing Ruger pistols.

Agree with the other poster, looks better than the Beretta APX (and I like Beretta's)

[Ronin2]

Not bad. Looks like Ruger did their homework.

NO, they copied everyone elses homework as usual... just made it cheaper and clunkier.