Ruger Max 9

[crookcountygo]

Does anyone here have any experience with the Ruger Max 9? I'm in the market for an optics ready polymer 9mm and have been considering the Hellcat PRO, one of the varieties of the Sig P365 or the S&W Shield. But the Ruger has some of the same features I'm looking for and is a lot less expensive. I'm wondering how it compares to the other pistols I'm considering.

 

[DadSmith]

Does anyone here have any experience with the Ruger Max 9? I'm in the market for an optics ready polymer 9mm and have been considering the Hellcat PRO, one of the varieties of the Sig P365 or the S&W Shield. But the Ruger has some of the same features I'm looking for and is a lot less expensive. I'm wondering how it compares to the other pistols I'm considering.

Taurus GX4 TORO 9mm 11/13rd Black/Gold Barrel 1-GX4MP931-TL1 (19.99 Shipping)

<p>Taurus is pleased to introduce the next iteration of its heralded GX4 micro-compact pistol, the Taurus GX4™ T.O.R.O. The new GX4 T.O.R.O. adopts the Taurus Optic Ready Option mounting system, which facilitates mounting of several popular micro-red dot sights. The T.O.R.O. system is designed...

www.familyfirearms.com

$354

Check out the Taurus GX4 Toro.
This is the fancier one you can get less expensive optics ready version as well.
Just giving you one more option in the micro 9's to check out. For more information ask @zachcz About them.

Taurus GX4 T.O.R.O. 9mm 3' 13+1 Optic Ready 1-GX4MP931 (19.99 Shipping)

<p>Taurus is pleased to introduce the next iteration of its heralded GX4 micro-compact pistol, the Taurus GX4 T.O.R.O. The new GX4 T.O.R.O. adopts the Taurus Optic Ready Option mounting system, which facilitates mounting of several popular micro-red dot sights. The T.O.R.O. system is designed...

www.familyfirearms.com

$299

 

[Whip_McCord]

If you do not have access to comparing handguns in person (always best), try this website. It gives a great side-by-side comparison. Also, I have heard good things about the new Taurus semi-autos. The GX4 is a good one to look at. I have the Sig 365. The GX4 is close in size, but a good less expensive alternative.

Taurus GX4 vs Ruger Max-9 size comparison | Handgun Hero

Compare the dimensions and specs of Taurus GX4 and Ruger Max-9

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Taurus GX4 vs Sig Sauer P365 size comparison | Handgun Hero

Compare the dimensions and specs of Taurus GX4 and Sig Sauer P365

www.handgunhero.com

 

[crookcountygo]

Thank you both. I wasn't looking at the Taurus, but now it's in the mix for me as well.
Edit - Wow, that GX4 can be had for a song! Is there any easy way to see (either on Handgun Hero or some other source) if the iron sites can be co-witnessed through the red dot? That's one of my requirements for my next carry pistol, and I have a hard time finding that info when researching.

 

[marvin02]

I've got a Max 9 Pro. About 600 rounds through it with no issues. Small enough to pocket carry in larger pockets like my Duluth work pants.

The biggest negative for most people is the take down. There is a pin that has to be removed during disassembly. The sliding door that retains that pin failed in some early models.

Here is a video overview of some of the guns in this category:



Good luck on your search

 

[crookcountygo]

I've got a Max 9 Pro. About 600 rounds through it with no issues. Small enough to pocket carry in larger pockets like my Duluth work pants.

The biggest negative for most people is the take down. There is a pin that has to be removed during disassembly. The sliding door that retains that pin failed in some early models.

Here is a video overview of some of the guns in this category:



Good luck on your search

Much appreciated! Do you happen to have a red dot on your Max 9 or know if the iron sites can still be used with the red dot installed?

 

[marvin02]

Much appreciated! Do you happen to have a red dot on your Max 9 or know if the iron sites can still be used with the red dot installed?

The sights will co-witness with a red dot.

 

[crookcountygo]

The sights will co-witness with a red dot.

Excellent - thank you.