Ruger’s Security-9 pistols (see our reviews of the full-size and the compact models) prove that you don’t have to spend much money on a reliable, shootable 9mm pistol for home defense or concealed carry. The only objection some may have to the Security-9: many carriers object to a manual safety. It’s not something they want … Read more
Some things can’t really be improved upon. Take, for instance, Jeremy’s review of the full-size Ruger Security-9 9mm pistol we published last January. He pretty much nailed it. Ruger’s now making a compact size model and from re-reading his take, I can confidently echo virtually everything he had to say about the bigger handgun. Well, … Read more
Just in time for the NRA Annual Meeting, Ruger’s announced the new concealed carry-focused Security-9 Compact pistol (read Jeremy’s review of the full size model here). It packs 10+1 rounds (15+1 with an extended magazine) has drift-adjustable sights and MSRPs for an affordable $379. Here’s Ruger’s press release . . . Ruger Introduces New Security-9 … Read more
Though they’ve been out of production for 30 years, Ruger’s “Security-Six” remains a legendary model, named for its six-round capacity (much like Ruger’s Single-Ten holds 10 rounds). Naturally, the new Ruger’s Security-9 holds . . . Well, no. The new semi-automatic double-action-only pistol holds 15+1 rounds of 9mm. Should we let that slide? . . … Read more
Ruger’s just announced a new double stack 9mm semi-auto that’s aimed directly at the GLOCK 19 and M&P M2.0 Compact. Like the others, the Security-9 will pack 15+1 rounds in a four-inch barreled polymer frame. The big difference: Ruger’s new gun will have an MSRP of $379. That’s almost $200 less than the GLOCK or … Read more
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