New to handguns/CCW; question

[AdBro]

Hello-

I have had rifles and shotguns my whole life. I recently purchased a Ruger SR9 as my first handgun that I plan using my new CCW with.

I have a shoulder strap and an open Blackhawk hard plastic (w/trigger cover) holster. I have not carried it outside of my home yet as I want to first know the firearm inside and out.

Once I eventually do carry, do you guys suggest carrying it in C-1 or C-3? This model has an external safety and the trigger will be covered when holstered. However, something makes me a bit uneasy about C-1 -- What are the chances to a discharge without the trigger being pulled?

I think I'd go with C-3 just to be cautious as I take safety very seriously.

I just want a feel for what you guys suggest.

Thanks.

[cgiven1]

IMHO. The SR9 is a striker fired pistol which means it is entirely safe to carry with a round in the chamber and the safety off as it is the pulling of the trigger that completes the cocking cycle. Just check the serial number and trigger group as those with a serial number under 330-3000 needed a retrofit to fix an issue with the trigger. If it has been retrofitted the trigger group will appear to be similiar to a Glcok trigger with the little bar that must be depressed.

[Phillip Gain]

I don't use buzzwords like "Condition-1" or "C-3" or whatever. But...

Carry it loaded. With one in the chamber. You are nowhere near fast enough or slick enough to draw your firearm and then rack the slide when some bad guy has the drop on you.

Not sure what you're afraid of. The SR9 has an external safety AND a trigger safety. (If it does not have a trigger safety, there is a recall, and you'll need to see this link.)

Ruger - SR9® Product Safety Warning and Recall Notice

I recommend strong side belt or in-waistband carry, rather than shoulder rig. That way you're not sweeping 90 degrees worth of people and property when you draw.

[AdBro]

IMHO. The SR9 is a striker fired pistol which means it is entirely safe to carry with a round in the chamber and the safety off as it is the pulling of the trigger that completes the cocking cycle.

This may be a totally dumb question, but why is a striker fired pistol more safe to carry with a round in the chamber?

Also, it's a newer trigger.

[Firefighterchen]

I think what he is saying is that the striker fired is more of a safe action trigger/almost a double action trigger. It takes more pull than a single action. Making it safer to carry with the safety off. As far as C1 vs C3 (agree with phillip that the term does not necessarily fit here)...but from the aspect of carrying with one in the chamber or not (where only 1 action is needed to fire instead of 2-3 actions), my suggestion will always be C1, one in the chamber.

[Warbirds]

If your gun will go off without the trigger being pulled it shouldn't be carried in an way shape or form.

A modern striker fired gun is no different from from one with a hammer. The trigger must be pulled for the round to fire. There are other features or issues that could be discussed, but when it comes to having a round in the chamber or not the guns are the same.


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[AdBro]

Ok, so a striker is ONLY pulled back (like a hammer) if the trigger is pulled...then when the trigger "breaks" the striker is released forward?

I was concerned as if the striker was pulled back once cocked and it just needed to be snapped forward to shoot.

[White Doberman]

Personally I would reco cocked and locked. Safety on unless you are headed for trouble newbie.

[tuts40]

A round in the pipe is worth two... Two what's? Hmmm, guess I gotta work it.

[BassNut]

Ok, so a striker is ONLY pulled back (like a hammer) if the trigger is pulled...then when the trigger "breaks" the striker is released forward?

I was concerned as if the striker was pulled back once cocked and it just needed to be snapped forward to shoot.

No, the striker is pulled back when you load a round in the chamber.