During the evaluation, both rounds fired to a nearly identical point of impact.ĭue to the current ammunition situation, I was only able to shoot four 5-round groups with each load, so I could have enough ammunition available for the reliability part of this test. Federal’s Punch uses a jacketed hollow point projectile. The Federal Syntech Training Match features a lead projectile with a polymer jacket. I tested the Max-9 with two similar 124-grain rounds, the Federal Syntech Training Match and the Federal Punch. Both rounds have listed muzzle velocities of 1150 fps and an energy rating of 364 foot-pounds. I fired the Max-9 at a distance of ten yards from a Ransom International Multi Cal Steady Rest. I wanted to test the Max-9 for both accuracy and reliability, so I headed to my local indoor range, C2 Tactical in Scottsdale, Arizona. It’s easy to describe but fairly cumbersome and time-consuming to execute and is one of the only negatives about this pistol. The takedown pin is exposed by moving a cover to the side on the left side of the frame where it can then be pushed out from the right side with a paper clip. The field stripping the Max-9 follows the same basic procedure as that of the LC9 family of pistols. The front sight on the Ruger Max-9 uses a length of fiber optic and a tritium insert for a bright aiming point under all lighting conditions. A Pro version of the pistol is also available without the manual safety feature. It has an integrated trigger safety, a manual safety, an internal striker block, and a chamber port that allows for a visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber. With overall dimensions of 6×4.52 inches and an empty weight of 18.4 ounces, the Max-9 fits perfectly into the EDC pistol category. The Max-9 ships with two E-Nickel Teflon-coated magazines and a finger-grip-extension floorplate. With the optics plate on the slide removed, you can see the mounting holes that will accommodate many different types of red-dot sights. Optics-ready slide that will co-witness with either a JPoint or a Shield-pattern micro red dot sight.Slim medium textured grip that accepts either 10- or 12-round magazines.Black dovetail rear sight adjustable for windage.Here are some of the new pistol’s key specs: So, I wasn’t surprised when Ruger entered the arena with the Max-9. In many ways, you can think of the Max-9 as an optics-ready version of Ruger’s reliable and now-discontinued single-stack LC9. One of the fastest-growing segments in the everyday carry (EDC) handgun market has been the subcompact, extended-capacity, optics-ready handgun. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs.

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