Posted: 4/23/2015 7:16:23 AM EDT
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I have been helping a friend choose his first handgun. We have gone to a few gun stores, held the guns, learned about the guns and shot most of them. He has it narrowed down to a Ruger SR40c, FNX, or an XDM. My preference is the FN or the Springfield. He is leaning towards the Ruger because of price and he likes the way it feels.
I have no experience with Ruger handguns. If this is what he chooses, is there anything that he needs to know about Ruger compared to FN or Springfield? My gut instinct is that "you get what you pay for" and the Ruger would be the worst option. Uses are occasional carry while walking the woods and home defense. Tell me what I need to know. |
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As a guy who owns and shoots many SIGs and HK's, that Ruger has a surprisingly nice trigger. It a good gun for a great price. The first time I shot my brothers SR9, I shot dead center X at 15 yrds. I was impressed with the gun. Not a .40 fan though. I would have to agree that the Ruger SR has a surprisingly nice trigger. My old man loves his and I shoot it well when we are out at the range. He has had zero issues with it so far. Whatever he feels most comfortable with....have him buy. |
| Own an sr9, they're reliable, accurate, hold lots of bullets, have pretty good glock like feeling triggers, decent sights and they're cheap. I'd say it's one of the best bang for buck auto pistols out right now. I don't shoot mine much anymore but the thing has never failed me as far as I can recall. I recommended one to my mom when she couldn't shoot a glock for shit, I can recommend without hesitation. There's alot of others I'd pick first but I wouldn't feel undergunned with a ruger sr## by a long shot. |
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I have been helping a friend choose his first handgun. We have gone to a few gun stores, held the guns, learned about the guns and shot most of them. He has it narrowed down to a Ruger SR40c, FNX, or an XDM. My preference is the FN or the Springfield. He is leaning towards the Ruger because of price and he likes the way it feels. I have no experience with Ruger handguns. If this is what he chooses, is there anything that he needs to know about Ruger compared to FN or Springfield? My gut instinct is that "you get what you pay for" and the Ruger would be the worst option. Uses are occasional carry while walking the woods and home defense. Tell me what I need to know. Sig SP2022 for a budget pick. Walther PPQ for something moderately priced. 
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Personally, I also would prefer the XDm. But you have to remember, it's HIS purchase, and he should get what HE likes. If he likes the Ruger, it's a basic solid gun at a good price point. If it makes him happy to save the money, and he is going to use it "occasionally" as you posted, then let him buy what HE wants.
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Personally, I also would prefer the XDm. But you have to remember, it's HIS purchase, and he should get what HE likes. If he likes the Ruger, it's a basic solid gun at a good price point. If it makes him happy to save the money, and he is going to use it "occasionally" as you posted, then let him buy what HE wants. I completely agree with this. I just didn't know if there was something about the Ruger that he would end up regretting. |
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Quoted: I completely agree with this. I just didn't know if there was something about the Ruger that he would end up regretting. Quoted: Quoted: Personally, I also would prefer the XDm. But you have to remember, it's HIS purchase, and he should get what HE likes. If he likes the Ruger, it's a basic solid gun at a good price point. If it makes him happy to save the money, and he is going to use it "occasionally" as you posted, then let him buy what HE wants. I completely agree with this. I just didn't know if there was something about the Ruger that he would end up regretting. |