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Sturm, Ruger and Company has released a new combat pistol for police work and self-defense: the SR9.

The SR9 is Ruger’s first striker-fired pistol, and it features a glass-filled nylon frame. The handgun is initially offered in 9mm (9×19), with other calibers being introduced at a later date. The backstrap on the frame is removable, so the officer may insert different sized and shaped backstraps to best fit his or her hand.

Standard magazines hold 17 rounds, and 10 round magazines are available for jurisdictions that have passed useless laws banning “hi capacity” magazines for non-police officers.

Trigger pull is a nice 6.5 pounds. The pistol has an ambidextrous 1911-style safety, and an ambidextrous magazine release. Ruger has also included a trigger safety, striker-blocker, and magazine disconnect. A visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator is also built in to this gun.

The SR9 has a standard accessory rail, so police officers wanting to add a tactical light will have no problem.

This pistol is sleek and handsome. I look forward to shooting it, and will let you know how it does.

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