for everybody complaining about the loaded chamber indicator, buy the sr9e (economy)
Ruger® 9E® Centerfire Pistol Models
comes with 1 mag and no lci and is black stainless should be about 100 bucks less than the sr9 so that leaves money to buy the second(annd 3rd mag) and still costs less than the sr9!
keep in mind I know only what I've been reading... but...
It actually sounds like your guide rod is flexing when you fire. The stock rod is a plastic rod. Check the sides of the springs for signs of wear if thats the case get one of the galloway steel guide rods, 14lbs if you shoot light, 16lbs for stock, 18lbs if +p and +p+ are your primary rounds. (I've heard the 18lb springs still work well with the lighter target loads but have no personal experience with the matter)
Maybe someone on here can back me up, but when this happens the slide does not rack properly which can cause load and eject conflicts. The reason it may seem ammo specific may just be that particular round hitting it at just the right load strength to cause that rod to flex to the side and not straight back as intended essentially lowering the rods spring rate significantly enough to cause the gun to rack the slide under-powered.
If that is all true, I'd still contact Ruger first. The steel guide rod might fix it, but it shouldn't be necessary. The Ruger SR series is not generally ammo-sensitive. Restroyer obviously has some background, so although it is reasonable to ask those newbie questions, they don't appear to apply here.
Ruger should be able to fix the problem and has a good customer service reputation. Give them the opportunity.
Edit: I own several Ruger firearms and am happy with all of them. I had a problem with a used Mk3 22/45 and contacted Ruger. There was a part that I thought looked defective and I sent them a picture. They agreed and sent out a replacement part free of charge and that gun has been one of my favorites ever since.
Pudly & looney2ns thanks for the help. I'll contact Ruger and see what they can do to help me out (I bought it new a couple years ago).
So talk to me about ammo... what to look for, what to avoid, what works well with this gun.
Ive been looking at underwood ammo and will likely be getting a few boxes, but would also like something on the cheaper side for plinking around.
I will also be searching the interwebs and forum.
Although I like Federal HST and the "Ammo Quest" series is excellent, this video really doesn't prove anything for the Ruger SR series as these tests are specifically for micro pistols (~3" barrel). The reason he made that series is because most ballistics testing doesn't cover micro-pistols at all.
Although I like Federal HST and the "Ammo Quest" series is excellent, this video really doesn't prove anything for the Ruger SR series as these tests are specifically for micro pistols (~3" barrel). The reason he made that series is because most ballistics testing doesn't cover micro-pistols at all.
Good cleaning and proper lube job before the first range trip. Ruger's preservative grease needs removed.
Other then that, enjoy it.