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They post that stuff here?

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why wouldn't they?

NOTE: the Mag DC was designed by Ruger to be removable by you the owner/user. It has been speculated that removal could hurt you in Court if you ever had to use the SR9 in a Self/Home Defense case. It hasn't been used to our knowledge yet and may never be used. I have mine removed, IMHO removal of the Mag DC does nothing to any normal operational features of the gun, making it no more or less safe a weapon than it was from the factory. If I plan to use the gun, I'm going to use it, and store it to my own accordance with regards to my personal safety. I doubt any Lawyer will see things my way, but Gun Safety is Common Sense stuff, if you can't handle that, you shouldn't be looking to modify ANY part of your weapon. I accept ZERO responsibility for the misuse or neglect of your SR9 in EVERY situation it is used. You, the end user, are solely responsible for the safety of yourself and others around you.

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A magazine safety is a solution to a non-existent problem.

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Lol, wut?

I guess you are lucky that you've never rolled around with a guy trying to take your gun away from you

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Which is why all SIgs, H7K's, Glocks, XD's, and M&P service pistols come equipped with one from the factory...

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No, but S&W's, Walther's, Browning HP's, and a few others do.

SEE!!!!  You have CHOICES.

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What is all this?

I came over to the Ruger sub-forum to get some INFORMATION, not some unwanted advice and snide comments.

I thought this was a Tech Forum.

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Fella's,

I have read of several of you disconnecting the mag safety on your SR9's and would
like to do the same with mine.

How do you do it?

Magazine Disconnect Removal How-To

I will take you from a Field Stripped SR9 to a Stripped Slide with or without your #18 Magazine Disconnect in place. For this, aside from your Field Stripped SR9, you will need a utensil for compacting the #19 Striker Cover Spring by pressing the #20 Striker Cover Plunger. For this procedure I used a mini-plug off of an old headset, not the 1/8" plug size, but the much smaller one, it worked perfectly. Anything under 0.100" (1/10th of an Inch) should fit, Paper Clip, Bobby Pins, etc.....

Step 1 - Getting Acclimated to the Parts.

Locate the #17 Striker Blocker, #18 Magazine Disconnect and the Metal Tab on the #22 Striker itself. These are pointed to by the 3 Brass Rods, in order I listed from Left to Right in the photo.



Step 2 - Setting the Striker for Removal.

Press the Magazine Disconnect (Referred to as Mag DC from here on out) and while holding it in, push the metal tab on the Striker as far as it can go in, you shouldn't see the tip of the striker on the breechface as the Striker Blocker is doing it's job, blocking the striker. Release the Mag DC and press in the Striker Blocker, again while holding the Striker Blocker, push the Striker as far as it can go, you should now see the tip of the Striker in the Breechface.

Step 3 - Striker Cover Removal.
Once the Striker is clear of the #21 Striker Cover, take your small diameter tool and press the #20 Striker Cover Plunger as far in as you can make it go. You while doing so you should try to slide the Cover off towards the bottom of the Slide. Once you get it moving you can stop pressing the Plunger and continue to slide the Cover off. The Plunger and it's Spring can fly out, but I haven't had them jump out of the Slide yet. The Spring is stuck inside I figure.





Step 4 - Striker and Mag DC Removal.
Remove the Striker from the slide, you may feel some resistance from the Mag DC applying friction against your removal of the Striker. It should come right out. Be careful when you get the Striker past the Mag DC as the Mag DC can jump out, nothing crazy but it can startle you, it did me my first time at this.



Step 5 - Slide Assembly.
Reinsert the Striker, be sure to press the Striker Blocker like before to set the Striker as far forward as possible. Then press in the Cover Plunger and re-install the Cover. Insert your Barrel and Guide Rod Assembly and your done after you re-assemble your pistol Slide to the Frame.



Congrats, you have just removed your Magazine Disconnect from your SR9.

NOTE:

If your looking for a lighter trigger, I DO NOT suggest you take a pair of cutters to your striker spring. I know it's stout but it was designed that way with an intent. Cutting springs weakens them but also can shorten their life. Do this the wrong way and you can break your Striker Spring Cup or Striker Shaft (both plastic pieces).

If you're adventurous and want a lighter/smoother trigger, I do suggest you try polishing, it's more work but safer if done patiently and with care, your trigger will feel much better than just lopping spring coils. I compare these two methods to food, Cutting springs is like a TV dinner, its quick and easy and only leaves you somewhat satisfied. Polishing parts is like cooking a nice thick steak, it takes longer and more effort is required to get it right but you should really enjoy the final product.

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Because disabling any mechanical safety on a defensive firearm is just stupid.

Don't like a particular feature, get a gun that does not have them!

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And your technical answer is that it is inherently unsafe to modify or remove a safety feature from a firearm.

Best regards,

Nationwide

Certified Glock and AR15/M16 Armorer

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As a certified Law Enforcement Armorer for GLOCK, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Remington, and Ruger. You don't know what you're talking about.

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Big whoop.  I've got LE Armorer cert's too.