Capbyrd

Pics of comparison to a G22.

For those interested, I posted some pictures and video in the other RAP thread.  

    Exactly.  Safety is worth living in a police state.  

Law abiding citizens have nothing to hide. So what's the problem?

      I'm not wearing ear pro but I can hear mine.  I can definitely feel it.  But I do think its audibly weak compared to other guns, glocks included.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mhYHoXpbU8

I picked up mine last night. I have not had a chance to get to the range and probably won't until Friday. So this is just initial impressions WITHOUT firing the gun. I'll start with some pictures and then get into my thoughts. First, I'll address the issues have come up from other reviewers. 1. Thumb hot spot thing. Without shooting, I can say that I understand what people are talking about. I can feel the area, but I don't think it will be an issue for me. I have fat hands and plenty of padding. I do think the butt of the gun needs to be a little more ergonomically shaped. The right side is fine but the left side could use some contouring. MAC and other people have mentioned trying to shave it a little with a dremel or something. I don't think its possible. The last picture above shows inside the grip and its not overly thick plastic. There is plenty of room between the "chassis" and the plastic frame. Ruger could definitely remold the grip without touching the chassis or parts and possibly fix this. 2. Full mag releases slide. I was able to make this happen. However, I had to REALLY slam the mag into the gun. Inserting the mag like I normally would, the gun never did this. It does give me concern that the slide catch is weak and will only get weaker as the gun breaks in. This is something that I will be keeping an eye on. Its interesting to me that this is a problem since I CANNOT use my SR9c slide catch as a release. I have to slingshot the SR9c and thats fine since its my preferred method anyways. Just seems a huge leap to go from a slide lock only to this thing. 3. Trigger. This is completely subjective. Every person that handles it is going to have a different opinion. Personally, I think the trigger is on par with most of the other guns on the market. It has a slightly longer than average reset but the pull weight is perfect. It breaks pretty cleanly. It does have a little bit of a spongy feel to it but I think that will work itself out as it wears in. Just dry firing in the house last night, I started to feel it get a little crisper. The mechanism looks familiar to me and I suspect that there will be some improvement kits in the future as well. I don't remember what other issues people had. But those three stuck out. Some of my other thoughts. I absolutely love the serrations on the slide. I think they are perfect. Great texture to provide grip but without cutting into me or keeping dna samples. I hope that this design becomes a staple across the Ruger line. The interchangeable grip panels are a great concept. Each definitely provides a different grip. Because of my fat palms I like running small grips. I have the smallest panel on it now. I already know the largest panel is going to be too big for me so Its pretty much out of the running. I will be taking the medium with me to the range and testing it out under fire. The biggest problem that I have is that they don't seem grippy enough for me. I don't need overly grippy, but a little more texture would have been nice. I've always been happy with my SR9c's sides. Something similar would have been nice. Overall, I'm not disappointed with my purchase. I like the gun enough so far that I intend to keep it. But I do look forward to my range time with it. And I'll form more opinions then. It's worth noting that I never intended for this gun to replace my SR9c as my daily carry. I don't carry full size guns. I also don't compete or run urban commando classes so this was never going to see a training environment or a timer. I bought this as another range toy and as a potential suppressor host (when Ruger releases threaded barrels or I send it off to be threaded and three lugged).

Thats unfortunate.  Sorry to hear that you didn't like it.  I'm still waiting on mine.  

        Sarcasm.  I was just saying what I thought a few people here expected me to say.  I am a Ruger fanboy but I am also honest.  When I actually get my hands on one, I'll give an honest report.  

Mine is the best pistol I've ever handled.  I've already put 1000 rounds through it and it hasn't so much as hiccuped.  Running flawlessly.  I've been carrying it for a few months now and its not bad to carry.  I'd recommend one to everyone I know. Hell, I've already ordered three more.  

    No.   It wasn't likely to happen.  

I have two CMT lowers and both are engraved on the bottom of the trigger guard. 

Wanna join in? It aint gay if there's no eye contact. And if you keep socks on.

    The models or the clothes? 

    Can you show me the difference between the peaceful fun loving gun owners and the ones that shoot up elementary schools and movie theaters?  Until you can, then I'd just like to ban all guns and string the owners up by their sacks.  

    You mean the same thing that the Muslim extremists are doing to the peaceful Muslims.   Blake is trying to make a point that you are clearly missing. 

I like how some people on this board seem to experts on Islam.  Didn't realize TN had so many Quran scholars.  Or did you get your PHD from the school of Bigotry and hatred at Fox News Academy? 

Not worried. Theaters are posted so they are a safe space.

Wish I had a good answer for you.  Your profile says Moscow.  I have some land a little further out in Michie but there are a ton of guys with small logging operations that all have their own trucks.  Maybe there is someone in your area that could help out. 

A single cat does not a population make.  

Lets not forget that Whisenhunt was a losing coach before he got here.  His overall record was less than before he coached the first Titans snap.  He was a terrible choice from the get go and never should have been hired.  I don't know who would be a better choice but I think they should bring in Justin Fuente. 

If you are doing anything suspension wise, you should be jacking on the frame. Truthfully, you should never jack up the axle but especially true when doing suspension work. But glad you got it knocked out.

    I can understand that.  But like you already discovered, this mounts outside the frame so you don't really need to be under it to mount. 

Step two of the instructions says the following.    Drop the axle or raise the frame up to make room for the assemblies to be put into position between the frame and axle .    ​Therefore, I would recommend getting you some jack stands that you know are properly rated.  You spent 500 dollars on some air bags.  30 bucks for some jack stands aint gonna kill you.   http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-professional-4-ton-jack-stands-one/p-00950163000P?prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4    

If Justin Fuente's success continues at Memphis, he's out and on to a bigger program.  I could see SC making a run at him.

I'd keep an eye in that direction and go ahead and tuck my shirt behind my holster.  If nothing happens, then I continue enjoying the movie in peace.  If something does, I'm prepared.  But the thing is that you scenario would never happen to me.  I don't go to the theater after dark.  I'm matinee only and almost always on Friday while everyone else is at work and in school.