RUGER SECURITY 9

Budget guns can be tricky. Seriously, they can be hard to get right and may result in poor QC and reliability issues. The Ruger Security 9 is one that breaks the mold. This pistol is nothing fancy, but it’s affordable, reliable, and thoroughly modern. The trigger is nothing to brag about, but is capable and won’t throw you off target. It is a full-sized gun, and it’s a comfortable shooting pistol. The trigger on the Security-9, despite being a double-action-only, is very light. Ruger calls this mechanism the "Secure Action" design, and it combines the trigger pull of the LCP with single-action, as it has a positive reset. It also has a hammer that provides a strong ignition force that has slide racking to make it much easier to slide.

The Ruger Security-9, like the Ruger American Pistol and the SR-Series, has a polymer frame made out of glass-filled nylon. The Security-9 comes with 15-round magazines and will function with SR-Series magazines. Security-9 magazines will also function in the Ruger SR9c. The Ruger Security-9 does not feature the ambidexterity, finish and ergonomics of the SR-Series, however, it does feature several things the full-sized SR9 did not, including front cocking serrations and a standard Picatinny rail for accessories. However, takedown of the Security-9 is slightly more difficult since you have to remove a small takedown pin. Ruger also offers the Security-9 in different colors, such as flat dark earth, two-tone and light blue.

Pros:

• Affordable Gun and Magazines
• Easy Shooting
• Proven Ruger Secure Action

Cons:

• “Meh” Trigger
• Limited Aftermarket