Ruger SR9c
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Pistol · Discontinued · 2010
Also known as: SR9c, SR-9c, SR9 Compact
Overview
The Ruger SR9c is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. With a 3.4-inch barrel, this firearm prioritizes concealability for everyday carry while still delivering adequate ballistic performance at defensive distances.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 663 g (23.4 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 870 g (30.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 174 mm (6.85") |
| Barrel Length | 86 mm (3.39") |
| Height | 117 mm (4.61") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 23 N (5.2 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 340 m/s (1115 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 431 J (318 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Black Nitride |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety, Trigger Safety, Magazine Disconnect, Firing Pin Block, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Cocked Striker Indicator
- Features: Glass Filled Nylon Frame, Three Dot Sights, Ambidextrous Manual Safety, Ambidextrous Magazine Release, Picatinny Rail, Adjustable Rear Sight, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Cocked Striker Indicator, Dual Recoil Spring, Finger Grip Extension
Base model
Production
Production years: 2010-2017
Popular concealed carry option during its 7-year production run. Available in black nitride and brushed stainless finishes.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 2017
Notes
The SR9c shares the SR9's comprehensive safety feature set including ambidextrous manual thumb safety, trigger safety, magazine disconnect, loaded chamber indicator, and cocked striker indicator. The dual recoil spring assembly (versus the SR9's single spring) helps manage recoil in the lighter, shorter platform. The trigger was improved over early SR9 models with a lighter, crisper pull and no perceptible take-up. Conventional rifling allows the use of lead projectiles unlike Glock's polygonal rifling. Discontinued in 2017 alongside the rest of the SR-series.
Background
The Ruger SR9c carved out a strong niche in the concealed carry market by offering near-full-size shootability in a compact package. Its ability to accept the full-size SR9's 17-round magazines gave it a capacity advantage over competing compact 9mm pistols. The SR9c also benefited from the lessons learned during the SR9's early recall, shipping with the improved drop-safe trigger assembly from day one. It was eventually succeeded by the Ruger Security-9 Compact and the Max-9 as Ruger continued to refine its compact pistol offerings.