Ruger and S&W Take on Sig and Springfield Armory

[Garufa]

Today, Ruger unveiled the new "MAX-9" 10-round "micro" compact 9mm....https://www.ruger.com/products/max-9/models.html

In the next day or so S&W will announce the M&P Shield Plus, also a 10-rounder.

Both are trying to get in on the P365 and Hellcat market, finally.

Edited March 15, 2021 by Garufa

[Snaveba]

Makes sense. And it’s optic ready. 
 

 

[Swamp ash]

I like Ruger!!! The Tritium FO sight is a nice add-on.

[1fast4by]

I still carry my LCP 1 more than anything else, may end up putting my hands on a Max-9...

[Whisper]

I got a laugh out of the fact that S&W has been heavily promoting that they were going to unveil a new gun at 8 p.m. Eastern on March 15...and then Ruger announces the Max-9 several hours earlier, without previous notice.

More choices are a good thing.

Cheers,

Whisper

Edited March 16, 2021 by Whisper

[ac3boyz]

Shield Plus - 10 and 13 round mags

https://www.brownells.com/firearms/handguns/semi-auto/m-p-9-shield-plus-9mm-nts-10-13-rnd-3-1--prod141007.aspx?avs|Make~~Model_1=Smith%20%26%20Wesson__M%26P%20Shield%20Plus&utm_source=SMS&utm_medium=Keyword&utm_campaign=Shield_Plus

Edited March 16, 2021 by ac3boyz

[Chucktshoes]

7 hours ago, Whisper said:

I got a laugh out of the fact that S&W has been heavily promoting that they were going to unveil a new gun at 8 p.m. Eastern on March 15...and then Ruger announces the Max-9 several hours earlier, without previous notice.

More choices are a good thing.

Cheers,

Whisper

Yeah, there was definitely some sail deflation there. 

[Garufa]

9 minutes ago, Chucktshoes said:

Yeah, there was definitely some sail deflation there. 

Ruger probably cooked up the MAX-9 after S&W made an announcement they had a big announcement coming.

[Chucktshoes]

49 minutes ago, Garufa said:

Ruger probably cooked up the MAX-9 after S&W made an announcement they had a big announcement coming.

Pulled the Ruger right out from under them. 

Edited March 16, 2021 by Chucktshoes

[Snaveba]

The Shield Plus just deflated the value of all the Shield and Shield 2.0  pistols out there. 
 

 

[Chucktshoes]

55 minutes ago, Snaveba said:

The Shield Plus just deflated the value of all the Shield and Shield 2.0  pistols out there. 
 

 

Yup. Wife carries a Sheild 1.0. I figure it’s worth about $150 now, tops. 

[Jeb48]

Was just reading about the Max-9, added it to my look at list. Article I read said it came with a 10 & 12 round mag. Been lusting for a Sig 365 but the Max-9 may change my mind.

 

[Possumslayer]

I’ve got a 2.0 but normally carry my full size m&p....  17+1 wins

[Snaveba]

I have not tried carrying my M&P 2.0 compact (15+1). Seems a little big for AIWB carry. 
 

I will like to see how these two will compare to my P365XL. The shield plus intrigues me more than the Ruger. But I like Smith and Weston.

[Chucktshoes]

5 hours ago, Snaveba said:

I have not tried carrying my M&P 2.0 compact (15+1). Seems a little big for AIWB carry. 
 

I will like to see how these two will compare to my P365XL. The shield plus intrigues me more than the Ruger. But I like Smith and Weston.

I have 3 guns that I alternate AIWB carry. My Hellcat, my M&P 2.0 (w/ APLc) and my War Poet (w/ X300). 
 

It’s not too big, but it is more “there”. 

[DennisG]

I've carried a Shield for years, first the 1.0, and now the 2.0. After shooting a buddy's P365XL I decided to make the switch. The XL is about 1/2" longer on the slide and near identical in all other dimensions to the Shield with a 7-round flush magazine. The XL has 12+1 in that footprint. I use a Hogue grip on both to better fit my hand.

I heard the new Shield was coming, but found an XL at Academy last week and the choice was made.

[Snaveba]

And a good choice it was.

[Burnman5000]

On 3/17/2021 at 11:25 AM, Chucktshoes said:

I have 3 guns that I alternate AIWB carry. My Hellcat, my M&P 2.0 (w/ APLc) and my War Poet (w/ X300). 
 

It’s not too big, but it is more “there”. 

What is a War Poet?  

[Chucktshoes]

15 minutes ago, Burnman5000 said:

What is a War Poet?  

It is John Lovell’s signature gun. Essentially it is an MR920 from Shadow Systems with some aesthetic changes.

[gregintenn]

Anybody got one of these Rugers yet? Looks like they are out of stock everywhere. Surprise surprise!

[John_Cea]

Smith & Wesson parent company splits in two; firearm maker retains name, will be headquartered in Springfield.