SR9 or M&P? - The Firearms Forum

phlmorgan · 04-19-2010, 01:43 AM

Alright, got a little extra money the other day (after I already sold my P-89 to get a new XDM, isnt that the way it goes

.)

So, instead of buying another P-89, I have an itch for something different. I can get a new M&P for around 450, and I heard you can get an SR9 for under 400 new.

Which would you get? Don't want to go over 450 since I sold my P-89 for 350 and spent 580 for the XDM.

woolleyworm · 04-19-2010, 04:35 AM

Given a choice between XDm, SR9 and the M&P, I'd take the XDm. Since you already have it, my question would be why bother with the others? My choice would be to save it up for another XD in a different caliber, a surplus Sig P6 (around $300 right now) or use the $$ to buy ammo/components.

mcw120566 · 04-20-2010, 03:56 PM

I just bought another M&P, a 40c this time. With this one it makes three M&P's here, and I cant say enough good about them! Smith had, and may still have a rebate going on. You either got two new mags or 50.00 cash back. Check into it, might make it a better price for you.

Follow up.......
I just checked my Rebate form, it runs till May 31, 2010.
Check it out.

runswithscissors · 04-20-2010, 08:06 PM

two thumbs up for the S&W! They are awesome! Never handled the others but have heard all good about the XD. SR9, I have only heard they had some trouble and I think a recall, but it may be all cleared up by now. I have read mixed reviews on them, but almost 100% good on the other 2.
I also 2nd the recommendation on the p6. I bought one of these and you can't beat the price for what you get there, it shoots just like the p220 I have.

Redhand · 04-22-2010, 10:23 PM

I have one of the early SR9's that was recalled. It is an awesome pistol without further mod's. The last time I qualified with it I shot a 98.3% , out shooting the Sig's, M&P's,XD's,H&K's,Glocks that were qualifying with me. I am a good shot but the SR9 definitly holds a great point of aim.

big steve · 04-23-2010, 12:48 AM

I looked at a sr9 tonight that is a great pistol and very nice looking too good price

runswithscissors · 04-23-2010, 04:40 PM

that SR9 does look nice. I think I just saw that they have it in compact now(?)

Danwin22 · 04-23-2010, 08:01 PM

I just bought a Ruger SR9-C in all-black this week.

Here it is next to a S&W Sigma .40 and another shot with a High Standard .22, a Ruger MKII .22 and the Sigma.

I love this little guy and my son was so impressed he plans to pick one up too.

phlmorgan · 04-24-2010, 12:57 AM

Alright, I bought a new Ruger SR9, made sure it was after recall.

felt good in the hand. trigger not to bad.

The bad about this gun. (stainless steel slide full size variant). All the edges are extremely sharp. feels unfinished. The groves in the slide are so sharp they hurt your fingers, and if you slip it will cut you. It is extremely hard to pull open the slide. I'm not small or weak it just catches and you have to pull very hard. The slide release will not release unless you pull back on the slide. When it is loaded it works a LITTLE easier(you can actually release it w/ your thumb, granted one hell of alot of pressure,and not have to use both hands.)

all the edges around the back of the barrel are super sharp, ramp and locking edges. ramp not very polished.

I took it out and shot around 450 rounds in it. hoping this would loosen the gun up. on the good side it shot very well for accuracy but did have about 6 stove pipes. I put that up to new gun and maybe some bad ammo. All happened w/ one box of ammo. Did not do it again after that.

Its going to take alot of work to make this gun fun to shoot. I've got a blister on the side of my thumb from the darn slide release. I've got to use rubbing compound on every one the slide serations to get rid of the RAZOR sharp edges. also will have to file the slide release notch so you can actually release it w/ one hand.

I own many Ruger products and have had no such issues in the past. Granted it shoots very well and is accurate, but the finish on the gun is very very poor for price. I would recomment another gun. The only other gun I have run accross w/ such razor sharp edges on it was a cheap Llamma 45

Danwin22 · 05-10-2010, 07:58 AM

Here's a shot of my SR9-C with the extended magazine foot.

It gives about one finger more on the grip. They also include a flat bottom for the magazine and include a standard SR-9 magazine with spacer if you want more rounds.

I like the feel and I don't see any terribly sharp edges.

I've read several gun magazine tests on the SR9-C and they have all been very favorable. Trigger pull is less than the standard SR-9 and no complaints of misfires.

smoke-pole · 05-10-2010, 11:10 AM

id go with the sr9.

04-19-2010, 01:43 AM	#1
phlmorgan Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas Area, TX Posts: 44	SR9 or M&P? Alright, got a little extra money the other day (after I already sold my P-89 to get a new XDM, isnt that the way it goes.) So, instead of buying another P-89, I have an itch for something different. I can get a new M&P for around 450, and I heard you can get an SR9 for under 400 new. Which would you get? Don't want to go over 450 since I sold my P-89 for 350 and spent 580 for the XDM. -->

04-19-2010, 04:35 AM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,888	Re: SR9 or M&P? Given a choice between XDm, SR9 and the M&P, I'd take the XDm. Since you already have it, my question would be why bother with the others? My choice would be to save it up for another XD in a different caliber, a surplus Sig P6 (around $300 right now) or use the $$ to buy ammo/components. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

04-20-2010, 03:56 PM	#3
mcw120566 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: W. Knoxville, TN Posts: 126	Re: SR9 or M&P? I just bought another M&P, a 40c this time. With this one it makes three M&P's here, and I cant say enough good about them! Smith had, and may still have a rebate going on. You either got two new mags or 50.00 cash back. Check into it, might make it a better price for you. Follow up....... I just checked my Rebate form, it runs till May 31, 2010. Check it out. __________________ NRA Member GOA Member IDPA Member 'No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is as formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.' Ronald Reagan 'The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' Ronald Reagan Last edited by mcw120566; 04-20-2010 at 03:58 PM.. Reason: Rebate Info

04-20-2010, 08:06 PM	#4
runswithscissors V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CEDAR CREEK, TEXAS Posts: 59	Re: SR9 or M&P? two thumbs up for the S&W! They are awesome! Never handled the others but have heard all good about the XD. SR9, I have only heard they had some trouble and I think a recall, but it may be all cleared up by now. I have read mixed reviews on them, but almost 100% good on the other 2. I also 2nd the recommendation on the p6. I bought one of these and you can't beat the price for what you get there, it shoots just like the p220 I have.

04-22-2010, 10:23 PM	#5
Redhand Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 622	Re: SR9 or M&P? I have one of the early SR9's that was recalled. It is an awesome pistol without further mod's. The last time I qualified with it I shot a 98.3% , out shooting the Sig's, M&P's,XD's,H&K's,Glocks that were qualifying with me. I am a good shot but the SR9 definitly holds a great point of aim.

04-23-2010, 12:48 AM	#6
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: SR9 or M&P? I looked at a sr9 tonight that is a great pistol and very nice looking too good price __________________ I HAVE GIVEN YOU A REPUBLC IF YOU CAN KEEP IT "Benjamin Franklin"

04-23-2010, 04:40 PM	#7
runswithscissors V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CEDAR CREEK, TEXAS Posts: 59	Re: SR9 or M&P? that SR9 does look nice. I think I just saw that they have it in compact now(?)

04-23-2010, 08:01 PM	#8
Danwin22 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 224	Re: SR9 or M&P? I just bought a Ruger SR9-C in all-black this week. Here it is next to a S&W Sigma .40 and another shot with a High Standard .22, a Ruger MKII .22 and the Sigma. I love this little guy and my son was so impressed he plans to pick one up too. Last edited by Danwin22; 04-22-2013 at 07:29 PM..

04-24-2010, 12:57 AM	#9
phlmorgan Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas Area, TX Posts: 44	Re: SR9 or M&P? Alright, I bought a new Ruger SR9, made sure it was after recall. felt good in the hand. trigger not to bad. The bad about this gun. (stainless steel slide full size variant). All the edges are extremely sharp. feels unfinished. The groves in the slide are so sharp they hurt your fingers, and if you slip it will cut you. It is extremely hard to pull open the slide. I'm not small or weak it just catches and you have to pull very hard. The slide release will not release unless you pull back on the slide. When it is loaded it works a LITTLE easier(you can actually release it w/ your thumb, granted one hell of alot of pressure,and not have to use both hands.) all the edges around the back of the barrel are super sharp, ramp and locking edges. ramp not very polished. I took it out and shot around 450 rounds in it. hoping this would loosen the gun up. on the good side it shot very well for accuracy but did have about 6 stove pipes. I put that up to new gun and maybe some bad ammo. All happened w/ one box of ammo. Did not do it again after that. Its going to take alot of work to make this gun fun to shoot. I've got a blister on the side of my thumb from the darn slide release. I've got to use rubbing compound on every one the slide serations to get rid of the RAZOR sharp edges. also will have to file the slide release notch so you can actually release it w/ one hand. I own many Ruger products and have had no such issues in the past. Granted it shoots very well and is accurate, but the finish on the gun is very very poor for price. I would recomment another gun. The only other gun I have run accross w/ such razor sharp edges on it was a cheap Llamma 45

05-10-2010, 07:58 AM	#10
Danwin22 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 224	Re: SR9 or M&P? Here's a shot of my SR9-C with the extended magazine foot. It gives about one finger more on the grip. They also include a flat bottom for the magazine and include a standard SR-9 magazine with spacer if you want more rounds. I like the feel and I don't see any terribly sharp edges. I've read several gun magazine tests on the SR9-C and they have all been very favorable. Trigger pull is less than the standard SR-9 and no complaints of misfires. Last edited by Danwin22; 04-22-2013 at 07:29 PM..

05-10-2010, 11:10 AM	#11
smoke-pole Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	Re: SR9 or M&P? id go with the sr9. Last edited by smoke-pole; 05-10-2010 at 11:11 AM..