Why did Ruger discontinue the SR9?

On April 9, 2008, Ruger recalled the SR9 model because, under certain conditions, it can fire if dropped with the manual safety off and a round in the chamber. This condition can occur in pistols manufactured from October 2007 to April 2008.

Is there a recall on the Ruger Security 9?

Ruger has discovered that some Ruger American Pistols chambered in 9mm may exhibit premature wear of the locking surfaces between the slide and barrel which, if ignored, can result in a crack developing near the ejection port of the slide.

Is Ruger SR9 striker fired?

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger SR9™ pistol, the first striker-fired pistol from Ruger, and number one in a new line of high-performance pistols to meet the demands of today’s firearm owner.

How many rounds does a Ruger SR9 hold?

The Ruger SR9C comes with a pretty standard set of items which at this time are geared to pretty smart inclusion. The two magazines are pretty typical, except that one is high capacity (17 rds) and one is standard capacity (10 rounds) with a finger placement extension.

Why is my Ruger Security 9 jamming?

The most common reason for jamming problems with the Ruger Security-9 is closely linked to the extractor problem we just examined. Just because the extractor didn’t remove the spent shell casing doesn’t mean that the rest of the gun won’t do its job and try to insert a new round into the chamber.

Can you dry fire a Ruger SR9?

The Ruger SR9 SR9C SR40 etc do all have a mag disconnect installed when new. And you can dry fire one as much as you want with a empty mag inserted However if the mag disconnect is still in the pistol dry firing will damage the striker and mag disconnect when no empty mag is inserted, if not quickly then over time.

Are Ruger SR9 and Security-9 magazines interchangeable?

Customize your pistol with the Ruger Security-9 17-Round Magazine. The magazine is compatible with the Security-9® pistol, PC Carbine™ and PC Charger™ with the SR9/S9 magazine well insert installed. The magazine can hold up to 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition.