All Ruger for Self Defense?

[rich5674]

LC9s

I rarely carry. But for personal protection or home defense, It’s a j frame Airweight on me. If I’m expecting a trouble, it’s a LC9s. Under my pillow, it’s the LC9. 100% reliable and 7 shots with Hornady Critical Duty.

 

[Texas Star]

The question was about going all Ruger.
Yeah, I can do that.

My .22 pistol is a bull barrel Ruger auto, I have a SP-101 .357 with a barrel a bit over three inches, and a four-inch GP-100. also a .357.

At this time, I don't really need a .44 Magnum to have the bases covered. I can probably kill most big animals in a emergency with a .357.

In a fairly recent incident an Alaskan dropped a Kodiak bear with a S&W 9mm auto.

 

[pawncop]

My Ruger choice, of the ones I own, would be my Security Six 2 3/4 inch, 357 magnum.

My real world choices would be
Glock 32 - 357 Sig
Sig 365 - 9mm
S&W 640 - 357 mag

 

[Sistema1927]

We have a stupid rule here in NM that only allows you to carry one concealed weapon at a time. But, there is no limitation as to how many weapons you can have in your rotation.

Limit to 3? Not for me.

 

[fishwishin]

Of the choices within the realm of my ownership the three that routinely go with me are:

SIG 365 (9mm)
SIG 226 (.40)
S&W 640 (.357)

I own a few Rugers, but no LCR’s or LCP’s.

 

[Biggfoot44]

As far as all Ruger , that's certainly doable . The redundancy of all pocket pistols I'd change . The ( then ) existing S&W rotation was all J frames, functionally the same thing 3x .

I know different strokes , everyone's MMV , etc . But I regularly carry real guns with no problems . Just have a decent belt, and dress around the gun .

For all Ruger , I'd start with my P90 ( similar weight & size to Combat Commander ) , and random pick of Security Six/ Speed Six/ Service Six . I don't have a small Ruger DA, but the OP could substitute either of his existing LCRs . He feels his .327 is suitable for SD , and the .357 could use wadcutters or SASS type loads for pleasant plinking, so a coin toss . ( I'd happily substitute S&W M36 .)

But just like dogs playing poker , the big deal isn't that CA has silly rules, but that he actually has a CA CCW .

 

[Cal44]

I went with all revolvers at the last renewal.

If I decide to put a semi auto on the list I now have a few more choices:

A Glock 27, Kahr PM40, 3913ls, and a P238 Sig.

 

[Wise_A]

Hmm...mm-mmm...

I agree, more variety in size. So I'd go with a no-effort micro, a reasonable small, and a you-dun-goofed model.

And while I think Rugers are all right, I am not a fan of the LCR or the LCP. I can't quite put my finger on why, though. Something about polymer in a revolver just seems wrong, and I just don't know why I don't like the LCP.

So I'd have a micro for zero-effort carry, a midsize that toted 8-10 rounds of 9mm with a full-ish grip (think Glock 26) for everyday, and then a full-size you-have-made-poor-life-choices-sir fighter.

Personal picks?

Any .38 Spl J-frame for the micro. Literally, what's the difference between 'em? Pick the hammer configuration you like.

Midsize, I really do like the 26--10 in 9mm and the same grip as a full-size until you get to the pinky. I shoot it about as well as I do the bigger G-Locks. I do not like the Sig P365--truly heresy on the S&W forum or GlockTalk--as the grip just feels too small. The whole point is to have a chopped big gun, not a shrinky-dink gun. If the 365 feels better to you, go for it.

Life-Choices Full-Size I would define as "whatever you shoot best, fastest, and with as little effort, that you also shoot most often". At this moment, I would probably roll with my S&W 327 M&P R8. It has a lot of nice features (the DA trigger is amazing), but what sets it apart is the balance. The scandium N-frame'd R8 just points, swings, and tracks perfectly. And I can deliver .38 Spl +P and .357 Magnum with it faster and more accurately than target 9mms with a tuned-up Glock 34 or .45s with a 1911.

Yes, despite the cavernous 8-shot capacity, it still holds less than the midsize Glock 26. I'd counter by saying that I don't think capacity is as important as shootability, and that if I felt compelled to carry the Big Gun and was somehow worried that 8 rounds was not enough, I'd probably tote the midsize as a BUG.

 

[Early Bird Dave]

Wow, wild thread.
The biggest notable point is having to conceal when in the woods! That sucks ....
I have a Smith & Wesson PD 431, great lightweight little revolver. This is set aside for my wife.
I would prefer my Smith & Wesson model 57 if in the woods, but not a concealed carry weapon. Safest I can come up with is my Sig p-239 in 357 Sig. Can fit in your pocket but definitely not an easy conceal.
I definitely like a Sig Sauer P238 for a pocket gun. Very accurate! The 938 is just a little too large for pocket.
The few ruger's I owned started rusting through the bluing almost immediately. They were of the SR9 series. Did sell them off. Also, not as accurate for me.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

You could go all Ruger if you liked. I have 3 guns that I habitually carry: 1) a 4 inch, square butt S&W Model 65-1 in a tan Bianchi Model 7 for concealed carry or tan basketweave Bianchi Model 5BHL(?) for open carry; 2) a S&W Model 469 with a 12 round magazine +1 in a Phalanx Stealth Operator Compact with a 12 round spare reload for concealed carry or a 12 or 15 round +1 with two 15 round reloads for open carry in the same holster; and/or 3) a Ruger LC9s with a flat base 7 round +1 in the Stealth Operator or a nylon pocket holster and a pinky extension 7 round reload. The little Ruger is a new addition that has replaced a 1963 vintage 2 inch S&W Model 12-2 in my habitual carry "club."

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[Cal44]

Ruger has been doing great work lately, and have been introducing some killer new revolvers unlike S&W.

In your shoes, I'd keep the LCR327 on the list for sure.

I'm not sure if this is allowed in Cali, but if it is I'd list two 38/357 J frames to fill both front pockets or maybe front and a cargo pocket. That way if you are going someplace very sketchy, you have a BUG/NY Reload that uses the same ammo as your primary. I guess for that matter you could get another LCR327 and just carry them both.

At my last renewal, I kept the LCR327 and also the S&W 431PD (6 shot 32 Magnum).

So if I wanted, I could carry the LCR 327 as primary and the 431PD as a NY reload.

I usually carry 327 Federal Hydra Shok (85 gr) in the LCR, and Critical Defense in the 431PD (80 gr FTX).

I carry an 8 round speed strip with the Critical defense which works in either gun.

That said, I've never carried more than one gun. Haven't seen the need.

I just stay away from sketchy places.

Carrying multiple CCW's is legal in Cali -- assuming you have a license.

New Mexico is the only state I know of the limits you to one gun.

 

[F75gunslinger]

I would say go shoot the entire bunch and keep whatever you are most accurate with. Brand doesn't matter as long as you feel that the gun will be reliable every time you need it. You may also want to try shooting from a draw to see if that brings up any issues with hold and malfunction for the smaller semi-autos.

 

[94fxdlr]

I'D MOVE !

 

[BB57]

If I was limited to three it would be:

2 1/2" S&W 686+

Officer Model 1911 in 9mm Luger

Kimber Micro (for backup or pocket carry)

If I had to make it Ruger only it would be my:

2 3/4" Speed Six

LW Commander in 9mm

SP 101 in .357 Magnum

 

[sigp220.45]

If the game is all Rugers:

LCP

Stainless Speed Six snub

Commander size 1911

 

[diyj98]

My all Ruger list would be:

LCP

LCR 38 special

GP100 357 magnum (or 1911 if you just got to have an auto).

 

[daglockman]

I actually like the idea of having to qualify with the gun you are going to carry, and I am actually surprised California allows you to choose 3. In Colorado, you could qualify with a 10 in. bull barrel Ruger .22, and go out and carry a S&W500 if you would like to. The lady sitting next to me with her husband said similar words in our CHP class many years ago. She qualified with a similar gun, and was planning on carrying a 1911 .45 the day she got her license. She had never fired a gun at all in her entire life. I hope she trained and trained with her new 1911 before carrying it. Not something you want to learn on the fly in a stressful environment. Now, I believe there is not even a live fire component to the CHP class.

To your question though, Ruger makes fine firearms as far as I am concerned, but I agree with a previous post.

686+ .357
GLOCK 19
GLOCK 43

Glocks just run no matter what for me, and they would not be as hard to part with and replace if taken and put into evidence.

All Rugers
GP100 .357
SR1911CMD
SP101 .357

 

[Walkingwolf]

I don't like the idea of 'having' to do anything that is protected by the constitution. fortunately I live in a somewhat free state. I am not limetted to three guns, sometimes I even carry 3. Ruger GP100, SMC380, & NAA mini revolver, or 1851 Navy cartridge conversion, 1851 Navy Avenging Angel, and NAA mini revolver. Most times I carry a Glock 22 while riding the motorcycle with the NAA mini revolver. I almost always have the NAA in my pocket, or around my neck.

 

[gman51]

Personally I would register into another state where I can own as many guns as I want and I don't have to be approved by the state to buy a dang bullet. It appears more and more that the Constitution is nothing but scrap paper in CA. I am guessing they don't have a dictionary to look up the meaning of the word infringe. I guess there aren't any legal minds that can explain the meaning of "Law of the land" either.

 

[Muddyboot]

My every day carry is a Ruger LCP II, and my truck gun is a Ruger SR1911 Commander in .45 ACP. I'm very happy with both in the role they play.

If you like Ruger's, no reason not to carry them. Both of mine are very dependable and robust, which is why I choose them for my personal protection.