Ruger Announces the SR9c
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The Ruger SR9c appears to be a reality. A compact version of the 9mm SR9 introduced two years ago, the SR9c is a striker-fired pistol that offers significant advantages over smaller guns, yet appears compact enough for full-time concealed carry duties.
Ruger is stating the SR9c will have a 3 1/2″ barrel, weigh 24 ounces (unloaded) and have the same thin grip as the full-size SR9. Unlike the recent crop of ultra-compact pistols, like Ruger’s own LCP, the SR9c will have full-size, three-dot sights for easier aiming. Additionally, the SR9c will have an accessory rail for lights and lasers.
Interestingly, the SR9c will come with two magazines: a flush mount 10-round mag, and a 17-round mag that uses a grip adapter that changes the grip from the shorter, compact grip to the same size as the larger SR9. In states with laws prohibiting standard capacity magazines, the Ruger will ship with 10-round magazines only.
The first guns will come with brushed stainless or blackened stainless slides, while the frames are the same glass-filled nylon material the original SR9 has.
Ruger will be at Media Day, the day before 2010 SHOT Show kicks off, showing off their new guns. We will be there and will have photos and videos of the new guns in action.
From Ruger:
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is proud to announce the Ruger SR9c compact pistol, the first extension in the SR9 striker-fired pistol family.
The SR9 is one of the slimmest and most ergonomic 9mm pistols on the market today, and the compact model offers an even smaller, more concealable option, ideal for discreet carry.
“The SR9c compact pistol is a welcome addition to the SR9 line, giving customers a very comfortable carry option in this reliable, 9mm platform,” said Mike Fifer, President & CEO. “Incorporating the best features the full-sized SR9 has to offer, the SR9c gives Ruger a strong entry into the compact 9mm field. It feels great in your hand and it’s a lot of fun to shoot.”
The SR9c compact pistol weighs in at 24 oz. and features an overall length of 6.875”, a height of 5.00”, and the same slim 1.27” grip width as the full-sized SR9. It comes with two magazines that provide options in both capacity and grip size. The standard magazine holds 10 rounds and features a flat bottom butt plate; a finger grip extension floor plate is also included. The second magazine features a grip adapter and holds 17 rounds, instantly transforming the smaller, compact grip into a full-sized 9mm grip. The 3.50” barreled pistol features an integral accessory rail that accommodates most lights and lasers.
The SR9c compact pistol utilizes the same adjustable, high-visibility 3-Dot sight system as its full-sized predecessor, setting it apart from many compact pistols that rely on fixed sights. New serrations are located on the front portion of the slide, making it easier to both manipulate the slide and to press check the chamber. The SR9c is available with a glass-filled nylon frame and through-hardened slide in either a brushed stainless or blackened finish. State compliant variations are available where necessary and ship with two 10-round magazines.
Just like the original, full-sized SR9, the SR9c is loaded with modern safety features like a 1911-style ambidextrous manual safety, internal trigger bar interlock and striker blocker, trigger safety, magazine disconnect, plus a visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator.
28 Comments
January 4th, 2010 at 8:51 am
Awesome!
January 10th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
I ALWAYS LIKED THE ORIGINAL SR9, HOWEVER, JUST A LITTLE TOO BIG FOR CCW, GOOD FEEL, GRIP ECT… BUT, WHAT STOPPED ME FROM BUYING WAS THE RECALL. JUST LIKE THE BUGS WORKED OUT FIRST. THEY HAD RECALLS ON 2 OF THEIR NEW GUNS IN AS MANY YEARS, BUT THIS NEW ONE SHOULD HAVE THE BUGS WORKED OUT AND COULD BE MY NEXT 9MM.
February 2nd, 2010 at 3:36 pm
Saw it Loved it bought it. Now to the range.. got serious after a box of shells expended. Nice trigger pull, comes right up on target and has reasonable recoil.
Now have 250 rounds down range and I really love this gun, not one failure of any kind to date.. I have a Large hand so added the extension to the regular magazine which makes it very comfortable.
I plan on using this for CC. in fact I am entertaining the idea of getting the full sized SR9 for my collection. Great price point.
THe gun comes with a speed loader which really helps at the range. it can be loaded by hand but its tougher than any of my other auto’s.
laod the 2 mags up and you have over 1/2 box of shells ready to go.
February 19th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
i was in te gun store looking at a glock 26 i think i have changed my mine
February 26th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I bought a SR9c, Love it, what a trigger!!
March 6th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
just bought this gun yesterday shot it today and i love it.
March 6th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
I also have a bersa ultra compact pro in 45 caliber and they r bout the same size and I have never had a problem with it either. great gun, but when I saw this gun couldn’t resist and it is well worth it. Thank you Ruger
March 10th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Good to hear the great comments–was about to purchase the SR9 until I tried this on for size.. Actually the first semi I ourchased was the LCP and just love the Ruger quality and feel. I am sure the SR9C will be a nice add to my little collection. Thanks guys
March 26th, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Bought this gun and put 400 rounds through it. No flaws what so ever. Love it! good job Ruger.
April 2nd, 2010 at 8:42 am
i went with my son and his friends,target shooting. i had just bought my ruger sr9c, we started shooting and switching guns to see whitch was better,within 1 hour every one was lined up to shoot my gun. not one miss fire the gun was great. everyone loved it.thanks ruger.
April 6th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
have put about two hundred rds thru it. perfect…. accurate right out of the box. if you are looking for a edc. this is it. no need to look further…
April 8th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
I just bought one last week. Awesome quality for the price. Paid $419 plus tax. BUT where the heck can u buy a specific holster for it??
April 10th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
I bought this gun about a week ago and absolutely love it!!! It has one of the best feeling grips of a compact that i have ever held. In my oppinion it has better features than the M&P9c and Glock 26 put together. Love the gun, cant find anything bad to say about it at all!!!
April 11th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Looked at this gun at gun store and I love it already
I am getting it as a gift from my wife
Cant wait to fire it
From what I read it sounds like a great gun
April 12th, 2010 at 4:11 pm
i brought the ruger SR9C. over 550 rounds through it. Great gun. only had one shell get stuck. only because it was walmart ammo. never had the problem again, only with cheap china ammo. Priced $75 less than a glock 26. easy to strip and clean. great buy for anyone who is looking for a dependable semi compact 9mm. Great Love the full size mag. with the grip extension great for the range. A must buy.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Ok, obviously we all agree its a great new piece, but where the heck are the holsters by galco, etc etc ???
May 11th, 2010 at 11:59 am
If ur still looking for a holster for a sr9, sr9c, or even for a p345 then u might want to look for an Uncle Mikes holster size 15. This fits the sr9c but also fits the p345 by ruger. I like the sr9c and was thinking of getting another one. Only thing is that the slide is harder to pull back than on my p345. But I like the trigger better on the sr9c.
May 11th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Just bought the Ruger SR9c for my fiance for CC. I own a glock 19 that I carry. The SR9c was almost 300 less than my Glock and I have to say it is twice the gun! Great trigger pull, great accuracy, great recoil. Ruger hit the bullseye on this one! GREAT GUN!
May 14th, 2010 at 8:03 am
I bought my SR9c about a month ago for my conceled carry firearm, and I love it! I have put just over 300 rounds through it and have had 2 miss fires and one jam. After the next 100 rounds, I’ll work on the sites. Still shooting left. I haven’t been ale to find a holster yet. I’ve seen a few suggestions here that I will check out. Being a female, makes it a little more challenging to find a hip holster that fits right. Any suggestions are appreciated! (and no, purse carry is not an option.)
May 22nd, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Bought this gun as soon as i laid eyes on it, effin beatiful, not one single problem… could have fired a ton of shots an kept going loved it.
as far as the holster goes try the BLACK HAWK… it can’t be removed or taken out until you hit the release clip, which is designed so that your fingers are right there and no one elses. It’s hard durable plastic but it rocks.
July 1st, 2010 at 6:38 am
I bought the sr9c two weeks ago. I put 100 rounds through it to break it in. It jammed at least once on almost every clip. I took it back to the gun store and they sent it back to ruger. they said i should get it back in about two weeks. we will see. i really like the gun, and if ruger gets it right will love having it as a cc.
July 4th, 2010 at 10:57 pm
That would be magazine, not clip. What sort of ammo were you using? Most of us have had zero problems right out of the box. I have put a few hundred rounds through mine (mixed assortment from junk to CorBon Power Ball 100 gr–my carry ammo) without any issues. Very accurate, a natural pointer in my big hand, and an extremely smooth trigger. Love it, carry it, and will keep it.
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I actually bought a Glock 23 .40 from my Step-dad last year. Although it was easy to conceal,I didn’t like squareness of the Glocks. My step-dad picked up a SR9C last week in a multi-gun trade for his RockRiver AR-15. I saw it and asked to shoot it. Nothing I have shot so far has compared to this pistol. I have a nemesis pocket holster that it fits into nicely and is easily concealed in my waist. I agree with other posters on here that after loading the clips by hand through 500 rounds today was pretty rough. (left the speed loader at home). To make a long stry short I traded him his Glock back and now I own a SR9C and will keep this for a long time. Thank You Ruger for looking out for us!
July 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 pm
Got the sr9c back after only about 10 days and it shoots really great. Ruger did right by doing the repairs in a very timely fashion. it is my new favorite for cc.
July 26th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
I don’t have the sr9c yet but have really liked the sr9. About 1000 rounds through w/o problems – even with Federal. I expect to purchase the “c” for CC.
As for holsters you might try http://www.stonerholsters.com/
I bought one for my sr9 (fitted) and I know they have one also for the sr9c.
August 11th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
I had chosen, because of price, the Taurus Millenium series 9mm and my carry. But after reading of the problem and then trying to work with their customer service to get answers about the problems, I will NEVER buy a Taurus…EVER. Then I thought I was going to go with the Glock 26. My F-I-L called me and told me about the SR9c. As soon as I put it in my hand, I know this was the pistol. It felt better than the Glock, it’s balance was better. Yes, it is slightly larger, but not enough to be a problem. I just bought it yesterday and put over 100 rounds through it. I can say in all honesty, I am glad I chose this pistol, over the Glock, and deffinately better than the Taurus PT111. Trigger is smooth with the 5.2 pounds pressure. Not really any noticeable difference of the 5.5 of the Glock. Right out of the box, I was able to make the center of the target disappear with 10 rounds. This pistol is very accurate. And if you shop around, you will find it at a very very good price. I was able to find mine at $409. My only complaint is that the black alloy is not available at retail stores. there are some websites that have the black alloy, but you will pay a hefty price for it.
August 14th, 2010 at 1:43 am
I Bought my sr9c about two weeks ago. Great gun for target shooting it on the money there,but I wouldn’t use it for
CC.Like to jam up only 100 rounds jam twice
August 16th, 2010 at 9:06 pm
I bought an all-black SR9C and ran 100 rounds of Winchester bulk ammo through it with no problems.
The biggest surprise was the accuracy of this little beauty.
Since purchasing this little Ruger SR9C I spend a lot less time looking at other 9mm write-ups because I’m happy.