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GENERAL => General Firearms Discussion => Topic started by: mrcabinet on October 11, 2021, 11:33:18 AM
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A few months back, on a whim, I picked up a Canik TP9SFx, thinking that I'd set it up as a replacement for the officer 1911 I've kept in my nightstand for years. After a couple of range trips I realized that the Canik was just too nice of a shooter to be relegated to the nightstand drawer, so I set out to find its replacement - this time with some set criteria. It had to be 9mm, able to mount a light on it, something I wouldn't be too upset about if it got lost/stolen/confiscated, and less than $400. I went to a few shops and a couple gun shows and must have fondled 30 different handguns from both domestic and import suppliers. Surprisingly, the Ruger Security 9 came out on top. Easy to pick up and aim quickly, good weight/balance, appeared to be well made with quality materials and the firing mechanism, which is the same as the LCPII, is surprisingly crisp. It also doesn't have the annoying "sproing" sound of the less expensive striker fired pistols.
I normally try to support my local LGS, but I found a much better deal online and managed to get one for $301.00 shipped. Add $20 for transfer and I was all in at $321.00. Since I was well below my budget, I added the Hiviz night sights and Galloway trigger (I don't like plastic triggers, lol). The one downside to the pistol is that only half of my pinky finger fit on the grip. I searched for extended base pads but the only ones available are the "plus 2" type, which I didn't want. So I fired up the 3D printer and made a couple that are just a pinky extension. They're a little crude, but they work.
I know a post is worthless without pictures, so here it is, outfitted with the Olight Baldr S.
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/6b/e6/209i1Z58_t.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/209i1Z58)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/e5/7a/v0GGp7B0_t.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/v0GGp7B0)
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This is my "Bump in the Night" setup. Loaded with 13+1 Speer Gold Dot 230 grain JHPs.
There's No Way I Would Put Any Trust in a Ruger Semi-Auto.
(https://i.imgur.com/kwhTIHb.jpg)
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A few months back, on a whim, I picked up a Canik TP9SFx, thinking that I'd set it up as a replacement for the officer 1911 I've kept in my nightstand for years. After a couple of range trips I realized that the Canik was just too nice of a shooter to be relegated to the nightstand drawer, so I set out to find its replacement - this time with some set criteria. It had to be 9mm, able to mount a light on it, something I wouldn't be too upset about if it got lost/stolen/confiscated, and less than $400. I went to a few shops and a couple gun shows and must have fondled 30 different handguns from both domestic and import suppliers. Surprisingly, the Ruger Security 9 came out on top. Easy to pick up and aim quickly, good weight/balance, appeared to be well made with quality materials and the firing mechanism, which is the same as the LCPII, is surprisingly crisp. It also doesn't have the annoying "sproing" sound of the less expensive striker fired pistols.
I normally try to support my local LGS, but I found a much better deal online and managed to get one for $301.00 shipped. Add $20 for transfer and I was all in at $321.00. Since I was well below my budget, I added the Hiviz night sights and Galloway trigger (I don't like plastic triggers, lol). The one downside to the pistol is that only half of my pinky finger fit on the grip. I searched for extended base pads but the only ones available are the "plus 2" type, which I didn't want. So I fired up the 3D printer and made a couple that are just a pinky extension. They're a little crude, but they work.
I know a post is worthless without pictures, so here it is, outfitted with the Olight Baldr S.
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/6b/e6/209i1Z58_t.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/209i1Z58)
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/e5/7a/v0GGp7B0_t.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/v0GGp7B0)
I think the baseplate looks pretty awesome. As a fellow ham fist, that’s a pretty cool solution to an all too common problem
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If you're wondering how it shoots, this is the very first two mags through it at 25 yd.s. 15 slow fire and 15 rapid, two handed standing. The groups got better as I got more comfortable with it, but I forgot to get a pic of those.
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/bc/43/RO6jSGQF_t.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/RO6jSGQF)
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This is my "Bump in the Night" setup. Loaded with 13+1 Speer Gold Dot 230 grain JHPs.
There's No Way I Would Put Any Trust in a Ruger Semi-Auto.
based on the Rugers I own, I trust them.
based on the Glock (pos) that I USED to own, I wouldn't trust one of them
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Even though I've never owned a Glock, they were never on my radar. The grip angle doesn't suit me at all. Every Ruger I've owned has been 100% reliable and, after a couple hundred rounds through this one, I am confident it will be too.
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Same gun I carry during the day. Out of the holster, and on to the nightstand.
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Ruger made good firearms 30 years ago. Their quality has steadily gone down the crapper. Glock > Ruger
Here's a shot of my other Nightstand Gun. HK VP40 with RCM .357 Sig Barrel. ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/xv1wfZ1.jpg)
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With enough perimeter lighting to make plants grow, and loyal protective pets; the Wife and I sleep soundly with a P07 on each nightstand !
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Same gun I carry during the day. Out of the holster, and on to the nightstand.
Same here. Out of the holster, mount a light and onto the nightstand. I've put more rounds through my P10C than any of my other pistols. That's the one I trust if I'm awoken from a deep sleep. That said, congrats to the OP on the new pistol.
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With enough perimeter lighting to make plants grow, and loyal protective pets; the Wife and I sleep soundly with a P07 on each nightstand !
The P-07 is a Great Pistol, I've always been very accurate with mine.
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Shadow 2 with a CTS Slide in 357 Sig and a ST-1 light. 125gr Gold Dots.
JW
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Shadow 2 with a CTS Slide in 357 Sig and a ST-1 light. 125gr Gold Dots.
JW
That's Killing them with Class! ;D
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Does that thing take regular gun oil or grey poupon?
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LMAO!! Bravo, Chris279 ;D
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Same gun I carry during the day. Out of the holster, and on to the nightstand.
Unfortunately, I am only able to pocket carry an LCP during the day (most of the time) so I needed a dedicated firearm for the nightstand. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but this Security 9 checked off all of the boxes on my list. I'm quite pleased with it, but it's a gun I won't be upset about losing should something happen. I can't say I'd feel that way about a CZ, HK, Beretta, Tanfo, etc.
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In short, the best nightstand gun is the one that's on your nightstand when it's needed. I sure hope I never need mine.
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I keep my Sig P245 next to my nightstand in a quick deploy safe. Only because my S&W 500 doesn’t fit
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As with others, my DTDC is also my Nightstand Weapon
A Witness Semi Compact in 10mm
(https://i.imgur.com/3vn2AdG.jpg)
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Usually.... M&P 9 2.0 Compact, Apex Flatty trigger, 17 round magazine, Olight PL 2 Mini Valkyrie
(https://www.victoryforums.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down//media/2-0c-jpg.14215/full)
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CZ P09 - 19+1, laser/light in speed vault with a spare loaded mag.
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CZ P09 - 19+1, laser/light in speed vault with a spare loaded mag.
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Me too
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A Benelli M4. And then a P226/9 or the FK/BRNO PSD
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The Security 9 is going in the nightstand drawer, but this ol' girl is right around the corner in the closet.
(https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/91/20/eAtDHQLB_t.jpg) (http://imgbox.com/eAtDHQLB)
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A Benelli M4. And then a P226/9 or the FK/BRNO PSD
FK BRNO PSD in 7.5 FK or the 9mm or 10mm barrel?
I find it hard to believe that nobody made any comments about "other" items in my nightstand. ::)