SR9c slide is a beast, or am I just a bitch?

[slap shot]

Ok, i don't have the most experience here but i've handled a few guns. Is the slide on the SR9c rougher than most? When I hit the button with my thumb i feel like i could lose a finger sometimes lol Mine only has a couple hundred rounds through it so I'm wondering if that smooths out or if there's a mod that makes it smoother.

Thanks

 

[NewGunGuy]

Don't use that button to release the slide, it will wear of the metal. Just pull it back like normal and it's all good. Once the spring gets worked in it will get better, but please don't use that slide lock button to release the slide!


Charles.

 

[OneShallSuffer]

Don't use that button to release the slide, it will wear of the metal. Just pull it back like normal and it's all good. Once the spring gets worked in it will get better, but please don't use that slide lock button to release the slide!


Charles.

Agree. I've seen other people use the slide release button to release the slide, but I wouldn't trust it

 

[slap shot]

Really? I normally don't but there's a reason not to?

 

[kid_fisto]

It wears out the "button" and the slide. You'll end up having to replace one or the other after it stops holding open after the last round.

I would only do it in an emergency or if you have lots of money and don't mind buying a new gun after it's totally worn.

 

[Almostelmo]

Are you talking about the actual slide stop button being rough to the touch?

 

[slap shot]

It wears out the "button" and the slide. You'll end up having to replace one or the other after it stops holding open after the last round.

I would only do it in an emergency or if you have lots of money and don't mind buying a new gun after it's totally worn.

Gotcha. Learned something today. Thanks.

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Are you talking about the actual slide stop button being rough to the touch?

Not rough, just under a good amount of tension.

 

[Dshea98]

Had one of those and I too thought it was "heavy" to rack. ... jmo.

 

[Lukes83]

You might be a bitch, but they are a bit heavy.
I noticed the same with mine. It seems to be getting a little better with time.

 

[gus310]

They are designed as a slide stop, not meant to be a slide release. Mine simply won't work as a slide release unless I knock it with an extra mag. And this is after about 1700 rounds have gone through it.

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[ColdDayInHell]

Very heavy recoil spring on the SR9c, that's why it's a soft shooter for a subcompact 9mm. It is pretty damn sharp too but you'll get used to it. I love it, but have since carried other guns.

 

[bubu]

The sr9c is my hardest slide to rack. I also have a Shield 40 and that is almost as hard but still easier than the sr9c. It's not you...it's a common complaint about the sr9c.

 

[20 PAWS]

Replace the stock recoil spring with a lower weighted spring. A lot of these stock guns are over sprung. Also, I always release the slide by using the slide release lever. Never had any issues. Is this issue inherent to the SR9C ?

 

[NewGunGuy]

Yeah but besides that, at least it is pretty damn good out of the box as functioning. Yes you can get a better trigger in it, but I think it blows the M&P series away with a trigger direct from the factory. I don't get to shoot mine as much as I would like, but I sure wouldn't mind getting one in solid black or maybe one of the other SR series from ruger.

Charles.

 

[Rotaryrocket]

Like everyone said. It's not a slide release. It very clearly stated in the owners manual

 

[TOY539]

Glad someone else brought this up cause I always thought mine was heavy too. It's seems to have loosened up or it could be I've just gotten use to it.

 

[perry1386]

Mine full size SR9 was this way when I bought it, then I put a few thousand rounds through it and was much different. I then obtained the SR9c and it was the same as you're experiencing, I've not been able to shoot as much lately so I've not put many rounds through the 'c' as I'd like, so I can't tell yet if the same will happen.

 

[Supermoto]

Gotcha. Learned something today. Thanks.

No you didn't, there is no issue with using a slide stop to release the slide and it is faster

Like everyone said. It's not a slide release. It very clearly stated in the owners manual

Nope
Release the slide to move forward by either depressing the rear portion of the
slide stop or pulling the slide fully to the rear and release it. A cartridge will
be chambered when the slide shuts

 

[ntomsw]

It wears out the "button" and the slide. You'll end up having to replace one or the other after it stops holding open after the last round.

I would only do it in an emergency or if you have lots of money and don't mind buying a new gun after it's totally worn.

Say what??

 

[NewGunGuy]

No you didn't, there is no issue with using a slide stop to release the slide and it is faster




Nope
Release the slide to move forward by either depressing the rear portion of the
slide stop or pulling the slide fully to the rear and release it. A cartridge will
be chambered when the slide shuts

Yes but when you use the button to do so, you wear down the metal on both which will cause problems later on. If you just pull the slide back, then the slide release button drops down out of the way so no wear and tear to gun. It is just like with the bolt catch on an AR, the more you use it that way the faster it will wear the metal down!

Charles.

 

[ntomsw]

Yes but when you use the button to do so, you wear down the metal on both which will cause problems later on. If you just pull the slide back, then the slide release button drops down out of the way so no wear and tear to gun. It is just like with the bolt catch on an AR, the more you use it that way the faster it will wear the metal down!

Charles.

Do you have any evidence to support this? I use the slide stop or bolt catch on all of my guns. Never had 1 single issue.

 

[Supermoto]

Yes but when you use the button to do so, you wear down the metal on both which will cause problems later on. If you just pull the slide back, then the slide release button drops down out of the way so no wear and tear to gun. It is just like with the bolt catch on an AR, the more you use it that way the faster it will wear the metal down!

Charles.

The only time I have ever seen issues with a slide stop is when it is engaging prematurely and peening the slide as the slide loads the next round.

By the time you wear out a properly functioning slide slope or peen the notch on the slide, you probably have already burned through a barrel and you slide is going to be on its way out soon to.

It is a non-issue

 

[slap shot]

The sr9c is my hardest slide to rack. I also have a Shield 40 and that is almost as hard but still easier than the sr9c. It's not you...it's a common complaint about the sr9c.

phew

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Like everyone said. It's not a slide release. It very clearly stated in the owners manual

Shame on me, I didn't RTFM! thanks

 

[Double Tap]

Like everyone said. It's not a slide release. It very clearly stated in the owners manual

Wrong!

 

[Snowboarder2012]

Take a multi and lift heavy brah

That made me giggle, like a bitch!

 

[Snowboarder2012]

I bought one of these for my wife, she can barely rack it back, only if she wears shooting gloves. I've put about 700-1,000 rounds through it personally and I feel it starting to loosen up a bit. Definitely racks a shit ton harder than my M&P's.

 

[RealQuick]

It will work itself in and be easier to release after the first 200 rounds?

 

[KH56010]

They use heavy springs to counter the recoil from being such a small gun. You can pickup reduced power springs from Galloway Precision. It will beat up the frame more, but... If you can't chamber a round.

 

[Rate_of_Twist]

Don't use that button to release the slide, it will wear of the metal. Just pull it back like normal and it's all good. Once the spring gets worked in it will get better, but please don't use that slide lock button to release the slide!


Charles.

It wears out the "button" and the slide. You'll end up having to replace one or the other after it stops holding open after the last round.

I would only do it in an emergency or if you have lots of money and don't mind buying a new gun after it's totally worn.

Your kidding, right? Wear the stainless steel slide? How many rounds or reloads before you start seeing "slide wear" due to using the slide stop?

 

[jibbr71]

I think you're more likely to wear the slide stop/release, and when you do, replace it. What's the big deal? If you don't want to wear it out, don't use it to release the slide. If you don't want anything else to wear out on your gun, don't shoot it. (Unless you're using froglube; because everyone knows guns treated with froglube just don't wear out)


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