Ruger Max-9 Subcompact Micro 9
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- Опубліковано 4 кві 2021
- The Ruger Max-9 is a Micro Subcompact Double Stacked Mag Carry option.
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I just bought myself a Max 9 pro, took the pistol to the range and used up all my odds and ends ammo.
Zero malfunctions.
Zero issues.
No matter what ammunition I used, JHP, FMJ, aluminum, brass, steel, cheap or expensive.
Loved the trigger.
Had to learn my sight picture because I was used to a different firearm, but I quickly became accustomed and accurate.
Love this little 9mm.
I just asked someone else, but does your trigger have alot of side play. Mine does. Makes me wonder because they said if you took out the mag safety on the lc9s it produced alot of side play. The max 9 doesn't have a mag safety.
Be careful with ammo the manual states +p+ should not be fired and +p is iffy
@@rodiculous9464 I'm pretty sure most other compacts say the same...
@@Rumpleskin What do you consider "a lot"? Mine has a little, and wouldn't have noticed if I didn't read your post. I grabbed my Shield Plus, and it too has a bit, but takes a little effort to move it. Neither will wobble if you shake the gun.
Golden Age of Firearms but the Iron Age for ammo.
Golden age of firearms? Not really. The 1990-2010 was better.
@@americansuper-soldierjadav7234 1990s? That was absolutely not the Golden Age. That was the Assault Weapon Ban era.
@@hoppinggnomethe4154 Hey man, you're really smart. I didn't know that.
The bronze age
I can get Fiocchi 9mm no problem. It’s just costing me $30 per 50 rounds, but I can get it. Dear God I miss the days when I could buy a 150 round box of Winchester’s 124 grain NATO for around $28 at Walmart. Good times.
All I can think of is "Man, that LCP II is HUGE"
What?
I have LCP and Max-9
This is literally a badass double stack LC9s 2.0...same internals in the slide, FCG, slide cover plate, barrel, takedown pin...all of thats the same, just different slide/grip molding and better mag. Which is EXACTLY what ive wanted for a while!
@@Shadow0fd3ath24 It weighs more and is slightly bigger than the lc9s also holds more in the mag. Big differences on the max 9
Bought one a few days ago and I just put 400 rounds of range ammo today without any issues. Nice little pistol and an awesome review, glad I found it.
A security 9 and an LCP2 had a baby. It looks great by this video. The only baby 9 out of the bunch I shot was the sig p365. It shot smooth and stayed in my hand. The thicker grip for a double stack mag helps. Single stack, thin grips try to jump out of my hand. There are cool new guns out there! Watching reviews doesn't help you choose one. They make you want one of each!
These are true words.
Truths
Gotta give it to Ruger they’ve been putting out a lot of good stuff lately
Yeah Ruger really shines in their revolvers too. But they really have been doing great with the polymers as well. But they really shine the most with the GP 100 or the security 6. The older patrolman sidearms
@@godzillasimpson8357 Security Six🙂
I don’t like how that small pin needs to be removed for disassembly, but other than that this seems like a real winner.
A lot of Ruger pistol models have similar features for take down
@@alwaysmakinglyrics7340 Yeah I get it, I'd just hate to lose a part in the field if the gun needed to be fully cleared. I've had to take a Glock apart because a jam was so bad the brass got caught in the back of the chamber behind the extractor...so it does happen where the gun needs to be field stripped. ;)
No disagreement @Autism Family one of the reasons I really like M&P series they all breakdown the same & easily.
@@alwaysmakinglyrics7340 For sure, and I've always liked the way Beretta 92's take down as well.
Yea, thats a deal breaker for me, I don't like the little shutter, nor the small pin so easy to lose also I the one I took apart needed a punch to remove the pin so extra tools for basic disassembly also a no. My 2 favorite gun company's are Sig and Ruger, but I think they missed the mark on this one.
Best pistol I've owned. Got a Crimson Trace Laserguard and Crimson Trace CTS-1550 Ultra Compact Reflex. For the 10 round magazines I swapped in the Garrison Grip 1.25" Extension.
Love all your reviews. Some of the best out there. Thanks for doing such great work for all.
The Optic Ready plate on the Ruger Max 9 and co-witnessing sights and Tritium equipped fiber optic front sight makes it my choice.
Cool.
Yeah on paper it looks good -that's what I thought too. However, it's got a snappy / jumpy recoil... more so than it's peers.
I think the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus is the one to get. I have the Springfield Hellcat.
@@mrtdiver Lmao there is a freaking Beretta model 70s on gunbroker that has already hit 11 bids, its got 4 says left and it is already over $400. This Ruger is a freaking joke. They'll be trying to get $350 AT BEST for selling these used in a year or less. It'll be the same fate as the LCP in .380. Freaking joke of a company.
I just bought one. Does your trigger have alot of side play? Mine has quite a bit. Dry fired fine, no problem pulling the trigger. But it has alot of play
@@Rumpleskin No but you can get a nice flat face trigger replacement by pursuing aftermarket sources. I would also recommend getting the barrel and slide ported by Mag-na-port. $155 well spent in my opinion.
Had mine about 2 and 1/2 Weeks really love it it's actually smaller than my ec9s
Really ? Looks just like my ec9 . How much smaller ?
@@odderotter8950 the barrels 3.2 it is smaller lighter higher-capacity better sites I have the ec9 also but it's a single stack in the sights aren't very good the max 9 is a Micro Compact and it does the job without a red dot
No its not. Theyre the same size
I watched a bunch of videos on this gun your video was the best one out of all them for me thanks
You just convinced me to get one of these. Thank you.
I got a Max 9 and my aiming sights glow in the dark I like it.
Yes it's a fiber optic with a tritium night sight insert. I wish they would of done that with the rear sight too I don't really like the blacked out rear sights but I can deal with it.
Good point about training with one hand shooting in self defense situations.
One of the coolest pistol by design.
I finally broke down and bought one. I'm delighted. As much people will flame me for saying this, I prefer this to the Shield Plus. And I'm a M&P fan. As far as the snappy recoil others have spoken of, how a pistol fits in your hand can define how hard or how mild it recoils. One person's mule can be another's lamb.
You must have small hands like I do. Bought the Shied Plus 1st, because I shot better with it. Bought the Max-9 a month later because it fits perfectly in my hands. Now I shoot the Max-9 better and more comfortable with it because it fits me like a glove.
Comment from the other side of the pond, from Germany: Especially with such sub-compact striker-fired pistols, a manual safety is essential. This additional "dingus" in the trigger can never replace a manual safety. In Europe, too, the term "Glock leg" is now known for shots in one's own leg with striker-fired pistols without a manual safety. Every long gun, regardless of caliber, whether repeating or semi-automatic, whether rifle or shotgun, has a manual safety. But with the pre-cocked striker-fired pistols, which are more dangerous due to their shortness and handiness, it is believed that a manual safety can be omitted...
In Germany, this danger has now been recognized and almost only the versions of sub-compact striker-fired pistols are offered, that have a manual safety. If the manual safety is placed well for the thumb, it is not a problem at all. With appropriate practice, arming the pistol before firing is an automatic action - my own experience with the SigSauer P365 MS. And that's why only buy the Ruger Max 9 with manual safety for your own safety and that of others!
General kudos to Sootch00: Compared to the mumbling, gibbering and slurred speech of some other reviewers in American gun videos, it is a real enjoyment for a foreigner to hear Sootch00's precise, clear, accented and always understandable language and diction! Thank you!
My Maxx-9 came with a pinky rest, it really help my grip with little noticeable printing difference.
Great review. I love my mossy mc1sc but this Ruger is on my buy. Good job.
Always appreciate your perspective. Thanks.
Thanks Graydog!
Now that's a review! Thanks so much
Sootch knows his stuff.
If he says this a good gun, then i want one...if i can even find one .
Great review. Definitely on my want list.
thank you sootchoo for the awesome video!!! keep up the good work!!
Thanks Bobby! I appreciate it!
@@sootch00 you are so welcome!!!!
Ruger makes good guns this one seems to be a nice carry gun especially in warmer weather Be Safe and God Bless 👍🎅
Love this review. Thanks
Very informative as usual.
Another micro 9 I am going to buy in the future to add the collection of Canik Tp9 Elite Sc Cz P10s Sc and Mp Ez 380. Great video review. Good reviews as always.
Great review. Thank you.
Love the options coming in this segment. I ended up going with the Hellcat myself, but the choice was basically between the Hellcat and the P365 when I bought it.
I have 3 different Rugers. The weak link with all of them is the trigger. Very little improvement, would be a great improvement.
Just pointing out a fact.
hoping Ruger comes out with a stainless slide version for us who work outside in the Texas heat
The trigger guard is nice and large for gloved hands.
I bought the "Pro" version, no thumb safety. Waiting on delivery. Excited!
Good to see another option. I'm still waiting for Ruger to use something better than basic bluing on their handguns.
Show us what your shooting at
Yep, they rust when the competition doesn’t
If you keep a thin coat of gun oil on them you won't have any issues. I wipe down every type I carry ( including Ruger ) once a month and haven't had an issue yet.
@@craig932 I carried a well oiled lcp in a wet salty environment in the oilfield and magazines rusted and the takedown pin. A stainless s&w snub nose also rusted internally. Glock, XD, and a shield refuse to rust no matter where I carry. Sweat and salty brine water don’t bother them.
@@brianblack546 Yeah I'll agree Glocks and other company's do offer a much more durable finish. I just treat them all the same. Once a month cleaning for normal carry, once a week for harsh.
Kel-Tec had the P11 in 1995, the P32 in 1999, the P-3AT in 2003 and the PF-9 in 2006
Ruger came out with the LCP in 2008, 5 years after the P-3AT. Sig came out with the P365 in 2017, 11 years after the PF-9.
The Sub-2000 came out back in 2001, the KSG in 2011
There was more 9mm ammo on that table than I've seen for sale in the past few months!
Yeah I'm going to check out the Ruger Max 9, hope you did an excellent review thank you, God bless you God bless America long live the republic !!
Mine came with an extra extended base plate for the 10 round magazine. Super easy swap out. I have large long hands, which is why I chose the Max 9 over the shield plus.
Waiting for my holster before I add the base plate. Thinking of buying a shield plus as well.
@AAA22323 your base plate touches the holster?
@@jadslash I meant the pinky extension for the 10 round magazine.
Little bit of talon grips on that little LC9 gives it a fantastic grip I know I put talon grips on my ec9s along with its fantastic trigger it's hard to beat
I'm not gaga for optics plates and red dots. Maybe some day, but I carry a Mossberg MC2C which is an excellent firearm. A few days ago, I purchased a M&P Shield Plus, and I am absolutely satisfied with it. Put about 140 rounds through it and is smooth shooting, and had no hiccups. It is seriously pushing my MC2C as my everyday carry.
Still rocking the ec9s with after market mods. Still love it. 😊
Kel-Tec P11 started the thing (decent from the Grendal) with 10 round mag and taking S&W 5900 series mags. It was double action though and pocket capable.
I really love the ec9s so I'm buying this one.
If you find your pinky hanging below the magazine, just curl it underneath. It is actually pretty comfortable provides very good support for better shooting. Something we learned when the Clinton Assault Weapons ban led to the introduction of the "baby" Glocks with their ten rounds (or less) magazines, and before pinky extensions became popular.
The max9 looks just like my ruger Ec9 with better sights and a polymer lower , where the Ec9 is all steel . Its 7and 1 but easy to carry in a sticky holster . Very little difference in looks . I love the Ec9 so i am sure i would love the lighter max9 .
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Pranking ROBBIE made my day, he really cracked me up with his " AGAIN". I have a question for you, but I'm going to wait until you get the S&W for a review an vid before I ask you, thx for the vid.
LOVE that Ruger has a SAFETY on Standard models on the MAXX and the LC9s AND A PRO w/out!!!
I LOVE my Manual Safety on my LC9S ... It gives me confidence for one in the Pipe for my 7+1 and the option to open carry with a 9 or 10 + 1 config...
I just train with a down swipe w/ thumb and then BANG BANG BANG!!!!
Yessss!
Yup, just like the 1911's. I carry my Max-9 and Shield Plus the same way...
Got one about a month ago and it’s been great!
Picked up one today and ran a 100 rounds through it. love it.
That front sight on the Ruger is awesome. I really don't like the rights on my Sig 365.
I have a hard time with my 365XL sights. Not sure what it is, just hard to keep groups tight and on 8" steel plates. No problem with my full size M17 and G19 gen 3.
Love mine, I got the pro model and the lcp max too
Mine is supposed to be in tomorrow. Vedder holster is on the way and I have my CT1550. Possibly replacing my Kahr MK9 as my primary. Tries a year or 2 ago and tried xcompact with DPP too big for me in Florida wearing shorts and t-shirt 10/12 months.
Hey man you gotta keep up
Sig now has the P365X to many choices as you said Golden age of Firearms.
I say expensive times.
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hello sootch00, I am very happy to see this video.
After sig sauer p365 then go to ruger max-9. I think that soon Sootch00 will have a complete review of Smith & Wesson M & P Shield Plus.
I'm really looking forward to the review of the three for comparison.
That take-down pin is exactly the same as my Remington RM380, except for the plastic gate. The RM380 doesn't have one. Some people have complained about the pin falling out, but I've had mine 2 years and the only time the pin has come out is when I want it to.
actually its literally just a lc9s FCG and takedown pin/gate
@@Shadow0fd3ath24 - Thanks for the elaboration. I was only talking about the execution. Some owners of the RM380 complained about the pin falling out. I am a Toolmaker, besides owning one myself, and cannot fathom them having such a problem. I imagine Ruger put that little gate on there to resolve any perceived concerns about the pin falling out, for those people.
Ruger has been killing it. 👊
Killing their fan base? Yeah. Ruger makes revolvers. This is another flop, and you're just coping.
@@americansuper-soldierjadav7234 what am I “coping” with exactly? They make great products at price points that not many are competing with, especially in today’s market with prices jacked up.
@@cowbizzle9677 Never mind the ignorant. Probably a Glick fan boy. Rugers are made to last. I have a P90 45apc I used to carry off duty. Big gun. I carry a LCR in 38spc during the warmer months. I also have a mini 14. All good Ruger fire arms. I've never had a issue with any of them, with many rounds through them.
@@DS..69 Guy, the P90 has been out of production for 12 years now? Something like that. Does Ruger make an auto-loading pistol of that class any more? How would you compare the Security 9 to the P90? Yes, I have an LCR. It is good. It is a REVOLVER, lol are you just trying to prove my point for me? Mini-14 is a decent weapon, but AGAIN, it is an OLD design. You are only proving my point which is: For 10 years, Ruger has been pissing away its fan base.
Ruger keeps putting out crumby auto loading pistols and you simps keep standing up for them. Imagine if they had cut half their auto loading line, and still sold the Security 6, and had the $$ to make the SP101 trigger better. Half their auto-loaders are a total flop and that $$$ could have gone to other things.
I like Ruger firearms, I own a few, However In this gandera I'll stick to my P365. No pins to loose, with a bit more engineering, so it seems.
NICE little Ruger thumbs up and shared. Happy Easter and thank you for the video. :)
Thanks Richard!
Bought one last week and already had the Ready Dot from a previous experiment. I will try with the Ready Dot. I have the Security 9 and now the Security 380. Also the LCP Max. I like Ruger though I have more expensive guns too. I choose for a purpose and how it feels in my hand.
That combination front site is winner for me..
I love this pistol. The only thing that may be a deal breaker is that take down pin...IDK?
Great review!
Thanks Lone Star!
The ruger m&p g3c p365 hellcat
One of glocks best designs
I own a Ruger 1911 a LCP and a LC9 Pro so this would be a nice addition.
Nice addition huh?
I love the sr1911
Good accuracy...3" left center whole group @ 7 yards...😆 Nice shooting...
I got rid of my security 9 because of serious reliability issues and kind of gave up on Ruger but this gun is kind of tempting me to try them again
I have some Ruger revolvers and rifles. I find the semi-autos lacking.
Had an LC9sPro for conceal carry. After 450ish rounds the mag catch wore enough that the mags would fall out or not go in. Replaced the catch and spring for $5, then promptly got rid of it.
@@77Infidel bro that sucks. I would have sent it to Ruger to fix/replace.
Avoid ruger semis
@@Strider73 ... i have an SR9c that has run flawlessly for 4 years .... never had an issue with Ruger semi autos
@@bryandamkaer3646 Same here - My SR9c just keeps cranking since 2014 with lots of abuse
Nice little pistol.
Excellent review....I'll take a look in person
...looking for a pocket carry that works well in the typical Florida attire
...shorts and a polo or t-shirt.
Thanks Marc! There's a lot of good options!
Taurus is coming out with a micro 9 also, I hope Canik will have an offering soon also that models after the TP9
I dunno. Honestly I prefer the SC as is over the max 9, sig, new S&W or g43x. It's a great shooter and priced much better and 15 rd mags out the box hard to beat.
@@timothysalinas37 i have a G43X , G48 and G43X mos
I can't imagine it getting much better than the tp9elitesc!
I hope Canik would release their version of a microcompact as well. Considering the general prices of their guns, their triggers, and build quality, a Canik microcompact sounds like a winner
@@JacksonWalter735 you can't beat them.
Ruger, "Let's make the LCP 2"
.... FOR EVERY GUN WE MAKE!!!
It and the LC9S are NO LCP 2's!!!!
@@jpb1231000 the LCP9S was made before the LCP 2. The max 9 isn't hammer fired, but is very similar is looks to the LCP2.
lol, so true. Lets fire that lazy engineering guy.
I've just love the ruger SR9 SR9c SR45 and Rugers Micro carry. Check out the SR series of pistols and the PC9 rifle.
Went with the optics ready hellcat but this wasn’t available. I still think the hellcat looks a lot better and that is somewhat important to me. If I didn’t have the extra coin I would have seriously considered this ruger. Although it isn’t made in the USA the hellcat’s machining and overall feel is pure quality. The only thing I don’t love is how difficult the slide is to rack. My girlfriend wasn’t too excited about it. Can cause a major skin pinch if you don’t watch where the meat of your hand is.
It loosens up a bit. I thought the same thing about mine when it was new.
Looks like a winner!
no it doesn't.
Bought a Shield Plus recently and saw my LGS had the Max 9 pro model for $390 out the door and it was to good to pass up
This is literally a badass double stack LC9s 2.0...same internals in the slide, FCG, slide cover plate, barrel, takedown pin...all of thats the same, just different slide/grip molding and better mag. Which is EXACTLY what ive wanted for a while!
Amazing value. May not be the best but certainly seems to be the best bang for the buck by a large margin. Great video Sootch
Taurus G3C is worth looking into.....it kills the old Taurus stygma by quite a bit....but I get that too. Nice competitor for this size/type of gun.
@@TheWilferch Taurus really seems to be stepping up their QC all around. They’re really breaking away from their old reputation.
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Waiting for Walther to do the same.
Agree. A "PPS+" would be the bee's knees.
@@jayguevara6153 I love the PPS M2. It's my carry gun. If Walther could make a competitive offering to the P365 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
@@trapperscout2046 yes please. The PPS M2 is one of the softest shooting tiny pistol, handles like a larger pistol, and the ergonomics are insane. It just kinda sucks that it's almost the same size as a P365XL with 6 or 7 + 1 (8 + 1 if you have the LE version). A Walther microcompact would be a dream come true.
Truth!
Seems like Walther, FN, CZ, H&K and Canik aren’t too worried about being competitive in the micro compact arena…
Great video. I own a Max 9. Still breaking it in.
After shooting this crap... I would dump it for $100.
Its nice to see the round counts go up for the compacts and the slimmer designs. The rest just seems like splitting hairs.
Beautiful
It’s the golden age of firearms with everything being sky high especially with no ammo available at gun shops
high demand will bring high volume in time. be glad that more people are becoming gun owners.
P365 is king still. Did it first, did it best. Just got my Glock 43x MOS that’s a hell of a gun for holding 16 rounds, but my p365 I will never sell. Perfect summer carry
I see a 5 gun shoot out tin your future. Thr G3C is missing from that group as well. Sccy has a cheap micro with red dot included that I would love to se you shoot.
I enjoyed watching your video.
Curious > about how Ruger EC9s came later as a more affordable little less on features but almost the same as the"LC9s" > I'm wondering if Ruger might do the same concerning the Ruger Max-9 > like come out with a little less featured economy version maybe a Ruger Max-9e???
I traded away a LC9 because of excessive flip & recoil.
I now have a G2C that fits my needs very well.
G2c/3c is a solid option. I have one as well.
This Ruger is strangely appealing to be though....
@@AOMartialArts Understand that...I am that way with the Shield. May consider the new Shield + version.
I hope you delve further into firearms and one day look back on the fact you just said you traded a ruger for a taurus and realize how rediculous and absurd that statement is.
@@windowofpane I hope you delve further into reading my post. I stated I traded a Ruger. I did not state I traded an LC9 for a a Taurus. In fact I traded the LC9 for a Shield.
It's so simple to be smart. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it
@@o-h7567 the syntax of your original post does infer, while admittedly not directly state, that u traded your ruger for a taurus. If you don't fill the gaps in a story, we are only left w/ the facts given. I f you are so easily put out by an obvious inference then maybe be more concise up front or take your own condescending advice.
Pros
Good value
Comfortable size
Great tritium front sight
Capacity
Made in USA, Prescott, AZ
Always like Ruger
Optics cut
Cons
Funny takedown pin thing
Glad to see Ruger is stepping up their micro-9 game. BTW, anyone know what watch Sootch00 is wearing in this review?
my millenium pro from taurus is same size, double stacked .45 and came out way before sig
Really nice video. Do you review mc2sc?
Talon grips really work wonders for the LC9 I put them on my ec9s and you wouldn't believe the difference
I was gonna buy a Taurus G2C but after I saw this I am definitely going with this one
Can someone tell me that can I add micro red dot to that pistol
Best 9mm ever was the Smith and Wesson 5906 !! and also the best Looking 9MM ever !
I had a S&W 5903. Blue steel slide- black alloy frame. Great guns indeed! It was my main carry gun for a couple years. Sold it to help on a move I made. I kick myself in the butt for selling it. The 1st Smith I ever shot,and the 1st 9mm I shot- was an original model 59. Been several years back. I was probably 16 or so. They always sold cheap around my area. Around $250. And they was kinda hard to sell or trade. The S&W autos have always been very underrated.
I have 2 clips for my max 9. Both say 10 on each clip. One has an extension and they say you can fit 12 but mine only holds 10.
looks like a high point c9, cool
Looks interesting, but I loves my Sig P365XL...
Sig is becoming another Glock. The HK VP7 started the striker polymer design but the Glock-17 years later made it popular. Now the Sig P365 is making the micro double stack 9mm poplar even though the Kel-Tec P11 invented the micro double stack 9mm back in 1995.
I carry a ruger sr40c thinking of changing what do you recommend out of the this max9 lcp2 380 or the turaus gx4 I think it's called 🤔 what says you?