Just picked up a product announcement from Ruger. They are introducing a single stack 9mm sized like the PPS, PF9, and PM9.
Second new product announcement in just a week - Ruger appears to be getting busy…
Great idea. Ought to fill the void between Kel-Tec and Kahr quite nicely.
Specs for comparison below…last screen shot is the PF9…
Maybe it’s just me but that trigger guard looks a little shallow?
Thoughts
I’ve owned a Kahr PM9 for several years, mine is reliable. But the current retail for a PM9 is insane.
I really like the specs of this new gun. Unfortunately, I would have to wait for it to be out for awhile to ensure there is no recalls associated with it.
If it works half way decent, then it has the potential to be a winner for Ruger. Time will tell.
I was hoping to see S&W do something like this with their 380 bodyguard. I’m not going to hold my breath for that to happen.
The bore axis looks really tall but I will shoot it before condemning it.
I would like to see S&W release an M&P9 slim. Something with a 6 or 7 round capacity and a 3" barrel.
S&W, Glock and Springfield could all stand to come out with a single stack tupperware pistol. No need to play favorites, 'cause any of them would sell like hotcakes.
I’m extremely excited about this, as I am in the market for a new summer carry piece when the G19 just wont work.
Well maybe now that Ruger has made a small, light, thin, single-stack 9mm S&W will finally decide that they need to make one. :rolleyes:
Yup.
It’s amazing the majors have left the market to Kahr and Kel Tec…up until now anyway.
Will they do it if it competes with the Walther PPS? I thought those two were tied together?
It looks promising. Ruger needs to send a few out for T&E to some M4C members to give it a proper 3-5K ringing out.
It’s always good seeing more single stack 9mm options. There’s certain times, although only a few these days, where my attire simple doesn’t play nicely with a chunky double-stack.
However, I care more about reliability than anything. I do hope that Ruger has the manufacturing and design kinks worked out. I’d hate for them to have to put out another recall.
I guess time will tell; there’s no way I’m picking up any hot off the presses handgun until some reputable reports start coming in. Though, I do hope this does well for them.
And GLOCK . . . G D it!!!
If this guns pans out, it will be like LCP x 1000. Good luck to Ruger. The new Gunsite Scout which I don’t need but can’t stop looking at, and now this? Good on Ruger.
I have been holding off on getting an lcp for hot summer day in florida, but I think this may fit the bill.
And of course everyone on the “other” forums is screaming about Ruger ripping off the PF-9…:rolleyes:
I was so excited for this gun until I found out about the manual safety, huge LCI, and mag disconnect. I’ve also heard that it may even have an internal lock. WTF? it’s like getting Jessica Alba into bed and finding out she has a penis.
Exactly! I always hoped that Bill Ruger’s passing would let Ruger lead the way in innovation again. I think the Scout will give them a second solid win (after the Hawkeye) in the bolt gun category. And they desperately need a win in the semi-auto pistol category.
And a semi-auto 308 wouldn’t hurt, either.
Okie John
S&W is.
C4
Can you hurry them along Grant?