From personal experience, it's a good budget pistol. The Security 9 was my first firearm that my Dad gifted to me before he passed away. Goes bang every time I pull the trigger unless my magazine is empty. Already 900+ rounds spent on it too.
I must respectfully disagree. This is my sixth handgun and my favorite. This and a S&W Shield 9 are my two carry guns. I have had it now more than 2 years, have put somewhere in the neighborhood of 2000 rounds through it and, I have never experienced this with any other firearm I've owned, have never, not even once, experienced a malfunction of any kind. I find it to be very accurate but, in my opinion, I think that's as much a function of the shooter adjusting to the particular quirks of whatever firearm he/she is shooting as the gun itself. Assuming the gun is working properly if you do your part the gun will do its part. This one goes bang and shoots to point of aim every time I pull the trigger. Takedown and cleaning are easy. I'm not bothered by the takedown pin that others find objectionable. I have no issues with the manual safety and actually prefer to have one on every gun I own. Overall I have no qualms about carrying this gun and trusting my life to it if the unthinkable happens. I'm actively considering buying the compact version.
This. You can tell when someone is nitpicking and trying to make their reviews sound different from other youtubers just to get more attention. I own the security 9 compact and it instantly became one of my favorite firearms. And i own glocks, Smith and wessons, CZs, caniks, rugers.
@@superstatus2640 I absolutely love my Sec 9 compact. It's a great gun and for about $60 you can put a Hi Viz fiber optic front sight and the sight issue is solved. Great gun .
I have to respectfully but completely disagree with you on this one. I am a new gun owner and this is my first pistol. I love it! I did quite a lot of research before I made the purchase. I could not be happier with a gun. I think it is an excellent budget pistol for general purpose and home defense. It does what its supposed to do and it does it quite well for my needs as a home defense gun. It’s very comfortable in the hands, easy to rack the slide, and fun to shoot at the range. Plus I think it’s a decent looking gun. Everyone it seems that owns one absolutely loves the gun. To each their own. Thanks for the review.
Nice pistol. I have one...there's NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I don't know who you are but, I highly recommend buying this pistol. Budget? Flop!? Your opinion only. I have the Glock 19 as well. The Ruger does everything the Glock does.
I really enjoy this pistol myself. Fits Glock 19 and 23 holsters well. Got mine with a military discount for around 300 bucks. Update. Added a red dot sight, trigger, recoil spring, and +2 extensions and it's my favorite gun I have.
I bought mine about two years ago. I experienced several failures to extract with steel cased ammo and some with aluminum and a few with standard, name brand 115 gr brass case range ammo. The Ruger people were helpful and sent me a new extractor which greatly reduced the problem. I can only guess that the extractor may be fitted just a bit tight. Now, a couple of years later, it seems to be getting better with use, but then with the shortage of ammo, it is difficult to run enough rounds through it in one session to be absolutely sure. The sights annoyed me at first, I got accustomed to them. The trigger has never bothered me. The shape of the slide being slightly round at the top rear probably works to cause less print for concealed carry. The safety lever is probably working as designed. Actuating the safety is not something we need to do while shooting... but activating the safety prior to holstering is a great idea. Too many people make the mistake of jamming their gun into a holster without removing their finger from the trigger. Why does that matter? Think about it. Tip for new shooters: Don't buy a crappy, floppy holster that will not stay open when your reholster. Make sure any holster you buy will not let your finger get on the trigger until the gun is securely in hand and under full control. Spend a few bucks more and get a good holster.
@@donrandall49 that's your opinion and this guy's but most people like it apart from the price it has a lot of good things I have it I also have a 19111 sig seuer I paid 1300 dls but the ruger is good
@@elrs5164 The security nine was my first gun a year ago and I absolutely love the pistol. It’s well-made and suits my purposes exceptionally well here in a restricted state on the East Coast. Actually pimped it out a little bit with a flat faced low profile trigger, some fiber optic sights, and a talon grip. It’s a great gun especially for beginners was simply for home or personal defense.
I picked one of these up SUPER cheap from a friend about 4 weeks ago. I’ve got 250 rounds through it with no issues so far (2021 ammo prices folks.) I actually love the trigger, but I’m an idiot. Fit can attest.
Scott said it best. This over a Taurus. The P89 was the same class of pistol in its day and is now a classic. For a while I was vacillating on this for a RV pistol. Decided against.
I had all of these pistols and the Ruger is better for me. Glock 19 size. The gC series is a subcompact slide on a compact grip with a little too much thickness for me. If it was a 4" barrel or somebody has a G3 and G3c and puts the G3 slide on the G3c it would be a good size for me haha.
I’m right there with you, owning both firearms in question - both acquired used. The fact that the Security 9 fits most G19 holsters and mags aren’t too bad on gunmagwarehouse, the fact I picked one up for 200 was a no-brainer for me.
All the way through the video, I was thinking: "This guy is struggling to down rate the pistol." A review of the comments seems to provide thoughts similar to mine. I own one and carry it regularly and have not had any problems even with the details he obsesses over. What was not mentioned is the customer service excellence I and many others have experienced from Ruger, That alone is worth points in the overall assessment of their product.
@@FitnFireThat’s just incorrect. You buy thousands of products in your lifetime. By nature of chance, some of them will be defective. That’s not a brand problem, that’s just the way things work.
These so called budget pistol are great for all shooters I have been a gun owner for a while and all I own are your so called budget pistol you can buy 2 of these pistol for the price of 1 Glock these are great pistols nit picky is right
Other reviewers can hit a target at 100 yards with this pistol. Other reviewers rave about the accuracy of this pistol. Have you been to a optometrist lately, maybe check your vision. Your other complaints are border line neurotic nonsense. Thank you though for expending the energy to complain over nonsense. I do believe I’ll be unsubscribing no more of such nonsense.
i like someone that will point out issues that "bug" him/her in design and/or use of the pistol. Too many reviews give the same macho related review comments over and over.
I forgot item. If you're looking your book and told you right in your book, it's preferred that you slingshot it. It's not a release. It's a stop for the slide and you're supposed to sling side it according to manual. Least mine says it. That is all I have to say about that
I have one of the older SR-9 and it’s a outstanding gun !! Nice trigger and very accurate but I had 1000’s of rounds through it. Don’t carry it anymore but I would In a heartbeat
Great gun, I got mine for 245. The channel is for the hammer clearance. Controls are fine, I find the safety fine. Comfortable, reliable and accurate gun. NOT spongy at all. Nice trigger. BEST inexpensive accurate and dependable gun ever.
The reason you have an issue with the sights is because you're staring at the front sight instead of your target. That's an issue with how you shoot That is a slide stop not a release. The safety is supposed to be easy to disengage and difficult to engage.
I own the compact version. I like this pistol, overall. I can see your point with the sights. It would be a useful thing to be able to one- hand rack it. I have one big concern: I have had problems with the slide getting stuck open when I slingshot racked it. I think this was an issue with needing to wiggle the slide back and forth, as I need to ensure the take down pin is fully reinserted. This could be very bad on a reload!! My solution at the time was to rack it with such extreme force, like I never had to do with any other gun! Otherwise it feeds reliably and I like the trigger. It's that damn takedown pin. Perhaps this was a cost saving measure. P.S. I think minding that pin has solved the slide issue.
I just sent it back to Ruger to work on the slide stop. It drags against the glass- filled nylon body, which can prevent the slide from moving freely forward. They really do back up their products.
I love my Security 9 so much so that I'm hoping to have its little brother, the Max 9, hopefully by the end of summer. I paid $329 for it a couple of years ago, but the pandemic has increased the price. It's third in line when it comes to carrying it. Right behind my primary carry, the FN 509 with the Apex Tactical Longslide and my secondary carry, which is my Auto Ordnance full size 1911A1. I appreciate your honest thoughts. Gr8 vid as usual. 🔫 🇺🇸
I have many different Ruger guns hand guns rifles and they all work well and are accurate. Only trouble i ever had was with a steel case 9mm reload but it was trash ammo
Well some of the things you picked out I can see again as you said personal preferences. I for one love my Rugers. started off long time again with security-six 357mag, then a P90 45 (which I still have but way to heavy and bulky to conceal carry). I had gotten my wife a LC380 but neither of us liked it, so traded it in for the security 380 light rack which she loves! I also like the 380 so am currently tossing around on again keeping my P90 and getting the security 9. I more than likely change out the sights and maybe, just maybe upgrade the trigger. I just found out my local range has the sec 9 in stock as a rental so that is my next step. I always try before buying.
I completely disagree with you. I purchased 1 for my daughter for her to carry. She's put 1000's of all sorts of ammo through it and has never had any issues. She never cleans or oils and it never fails.
That’s great and if that is what you pushed on her, that’s on you. However, for the feature set this pistol offers there are several other better options at the same price point.
@@FitnFire I didn't push it on her. She tried it at the range 1st and had tight groups at 7 yards and wanted it for her carry. Pushed on her. Don't be sooo thon skinned
@@RNett0506 I’m not…it seemed you’re more bothered by it than I am. Yet, you said you purchased one for her as if that was the only option and omitted any other options. If that’s what works for you/her…fine. However, as mentioned there are better options for the same price.
@@FitnFire well.. call it what you want, but it “identifies” as a ‘lock’ in their manual, so I try to be respectful of its pronoun. I got manners and stuff
🤣🫶 Hehe.. yea, wasn’t the internet supposed to make us smarter? Anyway, was jk w u. I only mentioned it cuz u were sayin how stiff it was. I have the compact version and it’s same thing, but even hard to release with a full mag. Not a deal breaker tho. I read the manual days later and it said it should only be used as a lock and not release. But all in all it’s a good gun. Got a few upgrades coming this week that Galloway precisions makes. trigger, optic plate & bigger grip. The 3 things I want to change. Every thing else I love about it. Anyway good review 👍 TC
I have one. At price of 229. Be careful of one thing never talks about enough. When loading mag with slide locked back. If you slam mag in it will load a round and close slide. And ready to go boom. Be careful 1st. Time can be a little surprising. I hope this makes sense for sec 9 owners.
I'm a Ruger fan and have shot that pistol. In my opinion you are spot on! I personally am not a fan of that firearm. I'll stick with my Ruger American full size and compact and my SR9C thank you very much😉👍🇺🇸
The Glock Basket & Ball gun sites are Perfection. It says so on the box. Ergo you are wrong... Ruger puts that type of site on their revolvers. The Snag Free rear sight design is interesting. I am with you trying to appreciate the design. It does look good and has low wind resistance... The Hammer Cut is actually nice. Your thumb can be on it when you pull from or into holster. So you can prevent discharge. This way you don't rely on the safety lever. It also reminds you to move your thumb and sweep the safety when you point it. It is something different in a world of negligent discharges.
I do believe the notches there for another reason. I think it's a keeping from creating a vacuum inside the cavity number one so the hammer has full dropping in the number two. If it does get dirty in there which it could get dirty with carbon gives you the way to get in there and clean it out and maybe just see it. But I doubt that's what it's for is to see the hammer. There's a reason for it just like the safety. That is reason they made the safety way they did so you could sleep it down. Pretty easy if you needed to shoot when you put your safety on. You don't have to have a sleeping motion and you want a good positive block up, but it does come off the ease. Pretty easy when you're sweep it off it was made that way on purpose an accuracy you could be moving on your plastic and it could be slipping in your hand and you're not realize it. That's why I prefer a rubber base on my grips it could be jumping and move around in your hand or you're not even knowing it. Three girls not real bad but it does. Can be a little snappy at times to put in your tire or you're not tired or your hand. Maybe just a little tire or something you got to look at the whole big picture I've been shooting since I was little. It's my grandfather and there's a lot of stuff. If people don't realize goes on when you're shooting. That's all I got to stay back. Have a good day
I know I'm late to this video BUT I disagree with some points. I edc this gun, the sights are very pleasant for edc, they don't snag or scrape my skin (as someone with a belly who carries 2-4 o clock) which glock sights do. The ball and cup layout sucks but better than 3 dot imo. The hammer channel is stupid and useless. The slide stop (not a release) does break in after 500 rounds in my experience. The safety is terrible to put on but sweeps off easily, which I like bc I don't use it but still sweep it off on draw just in case it engaged.
Great overview! You were careful to note your personal likes and dislikes, so someone interested in the pistol know what to look at. I started on 1911s, so I'm a thumb safety guy all the way, especially if triggers are 6lb or less. The tab in the trigger is for drop safety; IMO, it's poor protection against accidental trigger press. I'm convinced that the best option to a thumb safety is a heavy, DA-style trigger. All that said, I have several other pistols, but I am interested in this one anyway. Isn't it great to have options?? 😃
I found these decent. Love the trigger. Hated the sights. Really hated the safety. If you plan one, get a Pro model. I think if Ruger did this with fiber sights and droped the wannabe Gluck ones (yes, Gluck) it would be much much better.
so much to say on this one :) being weak handed its one of very few i can rack. hammer fired are easy to rack. grip is petty good. best i have found is rock island 1911 22tcm. rear sight is not even needed that being said you want a target pistol buy one. hitting fist size is good for its intended purpose. being a pro dirtbike rider it tought me react do not think and makes me a better shooter. stray hits tell me you are thinking its not a good thing. safety builds confidence in a new shooter. me i use pistols with and without but i started with a safety. remember you do not give newby a full on race bike they have different needs.
I only agree with the gripe about the hammer channel...totally unnecessary. But, pretty much every other gripe I say is a POSITIVE. I'm tired of everyone ragging on the safety.... It's easy to turn off but hard to turn on... that's literally what everybody wants! People complain about safeties because of accidentally turning them on and then they made one you can't turn on by accident and people still hate it! Okay I don't like the goal post sight, BUT I love the slant. The curve on the back of the slide and the slanted sight make this the ONLY gun I have that doesn't cut into my skin as I carry it when my side spills out onto it throughout the day. The grio I think is perfect with it rough in the right spots and then slick on the spot that touches my skin and the spot my shirt will touch, so it doesn't cause my shirt to ride up. I don't think this is a perfect gun or hell, even a great gun...but these design aspects I wish I could get in something like an M&P because they make it so ridiculously comfortable to carry.
I vote flop. I've owned one since just about the day they came out. Nobody flocks to the S9, there's a fraction of the aftermarket for it. And the original has some strange quirks that could and should be remedied by a Gen 2. But Ruger doesn't normally follow that method of continual improvements. They remind me of GM, build something that somewhat works and people somewhat like, let it die on the vine, then introduce something all new later on. Where as Honda has had the Civic come from shit box to being a standard in small cars. Ruger will eventually sell enough to make back the R&D, but other then color changes, they'll never do anything with it. So it won't age well in the market and it depends heavily on its price point to sell. I own one, and I don't and probably won't ever carry it. It's finicky, not as accurate past 40ish feet, and the finish is already wearing from just laying it down, shifting it around the carpet in the safe, and general handling. So I vote mildly successful flop.
dude if you arnt stacking shots at 7 yards with this gun ,then you either have crap ammo or you're a crap shot . blazer 9mm is the only ammo i have shot that is not consistent.
First time I've seen this channel... interesting that the channel owner asks for opinions in the comments yet seems to not like the comments he asked for.
No…it is a discussion of two competing opinions. Naturally, I’ll defend my side as I see it. This spurs engagement which YT likes and helps support the algorithm. I am a huge fan of debate and like to stand by my side unless proven wrong. However, those that like to troll get trolled back.
Mine has never failed! Great shooter! Watch Hickok45 review this pistol! He knows what he's talking about. If you want a gun that functions like a 1911, then buy a 1911. You won't get a good one under $900 and you'll have 7 round capacity.
I bought one thinking it would shoot good groups out at 25yrds...but I'm not impressed..wish it had better sights. Don't know if it's me or the gun...I rate this gun effective out to ten yrs..
Wow... You REALLY didn't want to make a positive review of this pistol, did you? So you picked nits instead... The Security 9 is not a flop... this review is. BTW, what's with all you anti-manual safety guys, anyway?? It should be a NON ISSUE. If you don't want to use a manual safety, then just IGNORE IT. Problem solved... There's no reason to call on the manufacturer to remove it just because it's a feature that YOU don't want to use. I'd never buy a firearm that DIDN'T have a safety (so no Glocks for me... BOO-HOO), and I'm by no means alone in that opinion.
@@Luthiart there’s no need to argue. Your mind is set on defending an inferior pistol and nothing I’m going to say is going to say that. But, since poor is your state of mind, the Taurus G3 & G3C is a superior pistol compared to the Ruger
@@FitnFireYou can usually tell someone doesn’t have an argument when they start telling you that there’s no need to argue because *your* mind is already made up. They get to make you the problem so they can think they won without actually providing any logical reasoning behind their thought process, and then throwing the mantle of illogic on you instead. It’s cute, but an adult should know better.
Actually the trigger is great! Everything is great on the security 9. You didn’t mention the one thing that does bother me and it’s the take down pin to clean the gun . You can loose it
From personal experience, it's a good budget pistol. The Security 9 was my first firearm that my Dad gifted to me before he passed away. Goes bang every time I pull the trigger unless my magazine is empty. Already 900+ rounds spent on it too.
That’s a good keepsake.
I must respectfully disagree. This is my sixth handgun and my favorite. This and a S&W Shield 9 are my two carry guns. I have had it now more than 2 years, have put somewhere in the neighborhood of 2000 rounds through it and, I have never experienced this with any other firearm I've owned, have never, not even once, experienced a malfunction of any kind. I find it to be very accurate but, in my opinion, I think that's as much a function of the shooter adjusting to the particular quirks of whatever firearm he/she is shooting as the gun itself. Assuming the gun is working properly if you do your part the gun will do its part. This one goes bang and shoots to point of aim every time I pull the trigger. Takedown and cleaning are easy. I'm not bothered by the takedown pin that others find objectionable. I have no issues with the manual safety and actually prefer to have one on every gun I own. Overall I have no qualms about carrying this gun and trusting my life to it if the unthinkable happens. I'm actively considering buying the compact version.
This. You can tell when someone is nitpicking and trying to make their reviews sound different from other youtubers just to get more attention. I own the security 9 compact and it instantly became one of my favorite firearms. And i own glocks, Smith and wessons, CZs, caniks, rugers.
@@superstatus2640 I absolutely love my Sec 9 compact. It's a great gun and for about $60 you can put a Hi Viz fiber optic front sight and the sight issue is solved. Great gun .
I have to respectfully but completely disagree with you on this one. I am a new gun owner and this is my first pistol. I love it! I did quite a lot of research before I made the purchase. I could not be happier with a gun. I think it is an excellent budget pistol for general purpose and home defense. It does what its supposed to do and it does it quite well for my needs as a home defense gun. It’s very comfortable in the hands, easy to rack the slide, and fun to shoot at the range. Plus I think it’s a decent looking gun. Everyone it seems that owns one absolutely loves the gun. To each their own. Thanks for the review.
I recently bought my 1st and it was ruger security 9, I agree on everything you said.
Nice pistol. I have one...there's NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. I don't know who you are but, I highly recommend buying this pistol. Budget? Flop!? Your opinion only. I have the Glock 19 as well. The Ruger does everything the Glock does.
Hammer fired, Made in the USA and it is NOT a glock....nuff said
I have two and love them. It seems to absorb recoil snap and feel more like a push.
I really enjoy this pistol myself. Fits Glock 19 and 23 holsters well. Got mine with a military discount for around 300 bucks.
Update. Added a red dot sight, trigger, recoil spring, and +2 extensions and it's my favorite gun I have.
It's a budget pistol from a respectable brand, which makes it and ideal option for both first pistol or even for home defense.
I bought mine about two years ago. I experienced several failures to extract with steel cased ammo and some with aluminum and a few with standard, name brand 115 gr brass case range ammo. The Ruger people were helpful and sent me a new extractor which greatly reduced the problem. I can only guess that the extractor may be fitted just a bit tight. Now, a couple of years later, it seems to be getting better with use, but then with the shortage of ammo, it is difficult to run enough rounds through it in one session to be absolutely sure.
The sights annoyed me at first, I got accustomed to them. The trigger has never bothered me. The shape of the slide being slightly round at the top rear probably works to cause less print for concealed carry. The safety lever is probably working as designed. Actuating the safety is not something we need to do while shooting... but activating the safety prior to holstering is a great idea. Too many people make the mistake of jamming their gun into a holster without removing their finger from the trigger. Why does that matter? Think about it. Tip for new shooters: Don't buy a crappy, floppy holster that will not stay open when your reholster. Make sure any holster you buy will not let your finger get on the trigger until the gun is securely in hand and under full control. Spend a few bucks more and get a good holster.
@@donrandall49 that's your opinion and this guy's but most people like it apart from the price it has a lot of good things I have it I also have a 19111 sig seuer I paid 1300 dls but the ruger is good
@@elrs5164 The security nine was my first gun a year ago and I absolutely love the pistol. It’s well-made and suits my purposes exceptionally well here in a restricted state on the East Coast. Actually pimped it out a little bit with a flat faced low profile trigger, some fiber optic sights, and a talon grip. It’s a great gun especially for beginners was simply for home or personal defense.
@@DiverBand exactly does the job
I picked one of these up SUPER cheap from a friend about 4 weeks ago. I’ve got 250 rounds through it with no issues so far (2021 ammo prices folks.) I actually love the trigger, but I’m an idiot. Fit can attest.
Scott said it best. This over a Taurus. The P89 was the same class of pistol in its day and is now a classic. For a while I was vacillating on this for a RV pistol. Decided against.
I would probably choose this particular pistol over the G2C Or G3C If I was looking for a budget pistol
I had all of these pistols and the Ruger is better for me. Glock 19 size. The gC series is a subcompact slide on a compact grip with a little too much thickness for me. If it was a 4" barrel or somebody has a G3 and G3c and puts the G3 slide on the G3c it would be a good size for me haha.
I’m right there with you, owning both firearms in question - both acquired used. The fact that the Security 9 fits most G19 holsters and mags aren’t too bad on gunmagwarehouse, the fact I picked one up for 200 was a no-brainer for me.
The only issue I have with my Security 9 is the takedown pin. Otherwise I've had no issues with it at all in roughly 500 rounds.
My cousin has a glock and I have the Security9. I have mine taken apart before he has his.
@@robertramjam913 it's easy to take out. I almost lost it once during a field cleaning. Hence my comment
@@waynemessner9691 ok that is true.
@@crankybuzzard6867 my reason for that statement is 2 comments above yours
All the way through the video, I was thinking: "This guy is struggling to down rate the pistol." A review of the comments seems to provide thoughts similar to mine. I own one and carry it regularly and have not had any problems even with the details he obsesses over. What was not mentioned is the customer service excellence I and many others have experienced from Ruger, That alone is worth points in the overall assessment of their product.
I shouldn’t have to ever interact with a company’s customer service. If I do, that’s a problem.
@@FitnFireThat’s just incorrect. You buy thousands of products in your lifetime. By nature of chance, some of them will be defective. That’s not a brand problem, that’s just the way things work.
@@willieearles3151 tell that to Taurus, Sig or PSA owners
These so called budget pistol are great for all shooters I have been a gun owner for a while and all I own are your so called budget pistol you can buy 2 of these pistol for the price of 1 Glock these are great pistols nit picky is right
Other reviewers can hit a target at 100 yards with this pistol. Other reviewers rave about the accuracy of this pistol. Have you been to a optometrist lately, maybe check your vision. Your other complaints are border line neurotic nonsense. Thank you though for expending the energy to complain over nonsense. I do believe I’ll be unsubscribing no more of such nonsense.
i like someone that will point out issues that "bug" him/her in design and/or use of the pistol. Too many reviews give the same macho related review comments over and over.
There's plenty of reviews calling out its accuracy past certain points. Hell, past 45 feet it severely underperforms against all my other pistols.
@@Salty_Balls thanks for your opinion saucy balls it’s one more for the record books.
I forgot item. If you're looking your book and told you right in your book, it's preferred that you slingshot it. It's not a release. It's a stop for the slide and you're supposed to sling side it according to manual. Least mine says it. That is all I have to say about that
Best gun I own and I own a lot
I have one of the older SR-9 and it’s a outstanding gun !! Nice trigger and very accurate but I had 1000’s of rounds through it. Don’t carry it anymore but I would In a heartbeat
You got this one Wrong. Whatever you were smoking when you shot this video, stop doing it!
Great gun, I got mine for 245. The channel is for the hammer clearance. Controls are fine, I find the safety fine. Comfortable, reliable and accurate gun. NOT spongy at all. Nice trigger. BEST inexpensive accurate and dependable gun ever.
this is an AWESOME budget pistol and I wouldn't change anything to it...
Ok…
The reason you have an issue with the sights is because you're staring at the front sight instead of your target. That's an issue with how you shoot
That is a slide stop not a release.
The safety is supposed to be easy to disengage and difficult to engage.
Every instructor I have ever trained with has told me to focus on the front sight and not the target. I trust them more…thanks
I love mine.
I own the compact version. I like this pistol, overall. I can see your point with the sights. It would be a useful thing to be able to one- hand rack it.
I have one big concern: I have had problems with the slide getting stuck open when I slingshot racked it. I think this was an issue with needing to wiggle the slide back and forth, as I need to ensure the take down pin is fully reinserted. This could be very bad on a reload!! My solution at the time was to rack it with such extreme force, like I never had to do with any other gun!
Otherwise it feeds reliably and I like the trigger. It's that damn takedown pin. Perhaps this was a cost saving measure.
P.S. I think minding that pin has solved the slide issue.
I just sent it back to Ruger to work on the slide stop. It drags against the glass- filled nylon body, which can prevent the slide from moving freely forward. They really do back up their products.
I love my Security 9 so much so that I'm hoping to have its little brother, the Max 9, hopefully by the end of summer. I paid $329 for it a couple of years ago, but the pandemic has increased the price. It's third in line when it comes to carrying it. Right behind my primary carry, the FN 509 with the Apex Tactical Longslide and my secondary carry, which is my Auto Ordnance full size 1911A1. I appreciate your honest thoughts. Gr8 vid as usual. 🔫 🇺🇸
At academy in NC I got mine for 329.99 and with military discount about 300 bucks and love it lol.
I have many different Ruger guns hand guns rifles and they all work well and are accurate. Only trouble i ever had was with a steel case 9mm reload but it was trash ammo
Yeah this gun diskikes steel
A security9 or a Glock aimed at center mass your going to get the same results.
I mean...same with a .22 magnum as well
Well some of the things you picked out I can see again as you said personal preferences. I for one love my Rugers. started off long time again with security-six 357mag, then a P90 45 (which I still have but way to heavy and bulky to conceal carry). I had gotten my wife a LC380 but neither of us liked it, so traded it in for the security 380 light rack which she loves! I also like the 380 so am currently tossing around on again keeping my P90 and getting the security 9. I more than likely change out the sights and maybe, just maybe upgrade the trigger. I just found out my local range has the sec 9 in stock as a rental so that is my next step. I always try before buying.
I completely disagree with you. I purchased 1 for my daughter for her to carry. She's put 1000's of all sorts of ammo through it and has never had any issues. She never cleans or oils and it never fails.
That’s great and if that is what you pushed on her, that’s on you. However, for the feature set this pistol offers there are several other better options at the same price point.
@@FitnFire I didn't push it on her. She tried it at the range 1st and had tight groups at 7 yards and wanted it for her carry. Pushed on her. Don't be sooo thon skinned
@@RNett0506 I’m not…it seemed you’re more bothered by it than I am. Yet, you said you purchased one for her as if that was the only option and omitted any other options. If that’s what works for you/her…fine. However, as mentioned there are better options for the same price.
You've whined about other replies.
@@RNett0506 yet, here you are. 🤣
I just bought a red dot plate and a red dot and it’s perfect for me 👌🏼
Just a fyi, the slide lock isn’t a release. You have to pull back to chamber.
It’s whatever you want it to be…slide lock slide release slide catch.
Guess what?! No body cares
@@FitnFire well.. call it what you want, but it “identifies” as a ‘lock’ in their manual, so I try to be respectful of its pronoun. I got manners and stuff
@@JohnnyApp1eseed yep, still no one cares. I’m glad the internet is around for you to get that off your chest 🤣
🤣🫶 Hehe.. yea, wasn’t the internet supposed to make us smarter? Anyway, was jk w u. I only mentioned it cuz u were sayin how stiff it was. I have the compact version and it’s same thing, but even hard to release with a full mag. Not a deal breaker tho. I read the manual days later and it said it should only be used as a lock and not release. But all in all it’s a good gun. Got a few upgrades coming this week that Galloway precisions makes. trigger, optic plate & bigger grip. The 3 things I want to change. Every thing else I love about it.
Anyway good review 👍 TC
@@FitnFireThe bare minimum of professionalism as a reviewer is to use correct terminology. You’re taking this L hard and asking for seconds, dude.
I have one. At price of 229. Be careful of one thing never talks about enough. When loading mag with slide locked back. If you slam mag in it will load a round and close slide. And ready to go boom. Be careful 1st. Time can be a little surprising. I hope this makes sense for sec 9 owners.
Very good video! Great observation on the extra lint trap.
Thanks for watching
the security 9 is now up to 450 in my neck of the woods ATM can't be that bad of a gun.... ruger is a pretty good brand
Same up by me
It's okay at the 279 I paid when it came out. There's no way I'd touch it at 450. Too many things at that price point are becoming real guns.
@@Salty_Balls wtf do you mean real guns?
@@Salty_Balls 🤡
@@tylaw6173 uh oh, I detect hurt feelings from a budget gun buyer. reeeeeeeEeeeeEeeeEeeee!
Awesome!!
Thanks Izzy!!
YES.
I'm a Ruger fan and have shot that pistol. In my opinion you are spot on! I personally am not a fan of that firearm. I'll stick with my Ruger American full size and compact and my SR9C thank you very much😉👍🇺🇸
Right on...I’ll have to try the American. Thanks for watching
The Glock Basket & Ball gun sites are Perfection. It says so on the box. Ergo you are wrong... Ruger puts that type of site on their revolvers.
The Snag Free rear sight design is interesting. I am with you trying to appreciate the design. It does look good and has low wind resistance...
The Hammer Cut is actually nice. Your thumb can be on it when you pull from or into holster. So you can prevent discharge. This way you don't rely on the safety lever. It also reminds you to move your thumb and sweep the safety when you point it. It is something different in a world of negligent discharges.
You sir…win the Internet.
@@FitnFire haha
I do believe the notches there for another reason. I think it's a keeping from creating a vacuum inside the cavity number one so the hammer has full dropping in the number two. If it does get dirty in there which it could get dirty with carbon gives you the way to get in there and clean it out and maybe just see it. But I doubt that's what it's for is to see the hammer. There's a reason for it just like the safety. That is reason they made the safety way they did so you could sleep it down. Pretty easy if you needed to shoot when you put your safety on. You don't have to have a sleeping motion and you want a good positive block up, but it does come off the ease. Pretty easy when you're sweep it off it was made that way on purpose an accuracy you could be moving on your plastic and it could be slipping in your hand and you're not realize it. That's why I prefer a rubber base on my grips it could be jumping and move around in your hand or you're not even knowing it. Three girls not real bad but it does. Can be a little snappy at times to put in your tire or you're not tired or your hand. Maybe just a little tire or something you got to look at the whole big picture I've been shooting since I was little. It's my grandfather and there's a lot of stuff. If people don't realize goes on when you're shooting. That's all I got to stay back. Have a good day
I know I'm late to this video BUT I disagree with some points. I edc this gun, the sights are very pleasant for edc, they don't snag or scrape my skin (as someone with a belly who carries 2-4 o clock) which glock sights do. The ball and cup layout sucks but better than 3 dot imo. The hammer channel is stupid and useless. The slide stop (not a release) does break in after 500 rounds in my experience. The safety is terrible to put on but sweeps off easily, which I like bc I don't use it but still sweep it off on draw just in case it engaged.
If you get a chance to try one would like to see a video from you on the new PSA glock 19 type looks good for the price.
Working on it
@@FitnFire Nice. :)
Long live hammer fired heaters. Leave the strikers for the Glock folks
Great overview! You were careful to note your personal likes and dislikes, so someone interested in the pistol know what to look at.
I started on 1911s, so I'm a thumb safety guy all the way, especially if triggers are 6lb or less. The tab in the trigger is for drop safety; IMO, it's poor protection against accidental trigger press. I'm convinced that the best option to a thumb safety is a heavy, DA-style trigger.
All that said, I have several other pistols, but I am interested in this one anyway.
Isn't it great to have options?? 😃
Thanks for watching
@@FitnFire👍
I found these decent. Love the trigger. Hated the sights. Really hated the safety. If you plan one, get a Pro model. I think if Ruger did this with fiber sights and droped the wannabe Gluck ones (yes, Gluck) it would be much much better.
I could agree with that. Thanks for watching!
so much to say on this one :) being weak handed its one of very few i can rack. hammer fired are easy to rack. grip is petty good. best i have found is rock island 1911 22tcm.
rear sight is not even needed that being said you want a target pistol buy one. hitting fist size is good for its intended purpose. being a pro dirtbike rider it tought me react do not think and makes me a better shooter. stray hits tell me you are thinking its not a good thing.
safety builds confidence in a new shooter. me i use pistols with and without but i started with a safety.
remember you do not give newby a full on race bike they have different needs.
Thumbs up and shared. :)
Been wanting to do satchel trigger upgrade, and hi viz sights. Hoping that will help accuracy 🙏 🤲
What's the price
Depends on when and where you buy it but it is around the $400 mark (+/- $50).
I only agree with the gripe about the hammer channel...totally unnecessary. But, pretty much every other gripe I say is a POSITIVE.
I'm tired of everyone ragging on the safety.... It's easy to turn off but hard to turn on... that's literally what everybody wants! People complain about safeties because of accidentally turning them on and then they made one you can't turn on by accident and people still hate it!
Okay I don't like the goal post sight, BUT I love the slant. The curve on the back of the slide and the slanted sight make this the ONLY gun I have that doesn't cut into my skin as I carry it when my side spills out onto it throughout the day.
The grio I think is perfect with it rough in the right spots and then slick on the spot that touches my skin and the spot my shirt will touch, so it doesn't cause my shirt to ride up.
I don't think this is a perfect gun or hell, even a great gun...but these design aspects I wish I could get in something like an M&P because they make it so ridiculously comfortable to carry.
I vote flop. I've owned one since just about the day they came out. Nobody flocks to the S9, there's a fraction of the aftermarket for it. And the original has some strange quirks that could and should be remedied by a Gen 2. But Ruger doesn't normally follow that method of continual improvements. They remind me of GM, build something that somewhat works and people somewhat like, let it die on the vine, then introduce something all new later on. Where as Honda has had the Civic come from shit box to being a standard in small cars. Ruger will eventually sell enough to make back the R&D, but other then color changes, they'll never do anything with it. So it won't age well in the market and it depends heavily on its price point to sell. I own one, and I don't and probably won't ever carry it. It's finicky, not as accurate past 40ish feet, and the finish is already wearing from just laying it down, shifting it around the carpet in the safe, and general handling. So I vote mildly successful flop.
A well articulated argument…I concur.
What are you talking about. Ruger has made polymer 9mm for years.
Not good ones
Why not suggest a Glock 19 if you want something reliable and easy to maintain ?
He already has ! LOL
I’m not knocking ruger as a whole company but there semi autos need improvement 🤷♂️
I love this gun. Disagree.
I love mine
dude if you arnt stacking shots at 7 yards with this gun ,then you either have crap ammo or you're a crap shot . blazer 9mm is the only ammo i have shot that is not consistent.
First time I've seen this channel... interesting that the channel owner asks for opinions in the comments yet seems to not like the comments he asked for.
No…it is a discussion of two competing opinions. Naturally, I’ll defend my side as I see it. This spurs engagement which YT likes and helps support the algorithm. I am a huge fan of debate and like to stand by my side unless proven wrong.
However, those that like to troll get trolled back.
I just bought the Pro version for $265 plus tax- I think it's a bargain (Pro- tritium night sights, 3 mags and no manual safety.)
Fussy pants
Mine has never failed! Great shooter! Watch Hickok45 review this pistol! He knows what he's talking about. If you want a gun that functions like a 1911, then buy a 1911. You won't get a good one under $900 and you'll have 7 round capacity.
lol top 5 for under $425…..but best pistol for under $500?? Makes absolutely no sense 😂😂
Eh,you get what you pay for,it’s not bad but I would spend the money on a better weapon
Ruger is made in the U.S. to high standards enough said . . .
Can totally single hand manipulate that slide... Just sounds like you're fishing for bad things to say.
I bought one thinking it would shoot good groups out at 25yrds...but I'm not impressed..wish it had better sights.
Don't know if it's me or the gun...I rate this gun effective out to ten yrs..
Wow... You REALLY didn't want to make a positive review of this pistol, did you? So you picked nits instead...
The Security 9 is not a flop... this review is.
BTW, what's with all you anti-manual safety guys, anyway?? It should be a NON ISSUE. If you don't want to use a manual safety, then just IGNORE IT. Problem solved... There's no reason to call on the manufacturer to remove it just because it's a feature that YOU don't want to use. I'd never buy a firearm that DIDN'T have a safety (so no Glocks for me... BOO-HOO), and I'm by no means alone in that opinion.
Milk toast is a thing too. I can see you enjoy it often.
What? Is that the best argument you could come up with??
@@Luthiart there’s no need to argue. Your mind is set on defending an inferior pistol and nothing I’m going to say is going to say that. But, since poor is your state of mind, the Taurus G3 & G3C is a superior pistol compared to the Ruger
@@FitnFireYou can usually tell someone doesn’t have an argument when they start telling you that there’s no need to argue because *your* mind is already made up. They get to make you the problem so they can think they won without actually providing any logical reasoning behind their thought process, and then throwing the mantle of illogic on you instead. It’s cute, but an adult should know better.
@@willieearles3151 I see I’m living rent free in your head. 😎
Actually the trigger is great! Everything is great on the security 9. You didn’t mention the one thing that does bother me and it’s the take down pin to clean the gun . You can loose it
The trigger pales in comparison to the Canik TP9 SF Elite that is about the same cost.
My suggestion would be to not lose it.
HMMMM maybe you need some cheese with your whine ....
The sights aren't metal and glock copied the design
I didn’t know the Ruger American was around in 1982
I think your full of it , you probably work for another gun company. Out of about 30 reviews your the only negative one .
LOLZ…it’s an inferior pistol and seems you can’t handle criticism 🤣
This dude is a joke I have one too this is an excellent pistol
NO!!! You a joke…dude!
Agree it is a excellent gun for the money
I own several guns and this is my carry gun