Smith & Wesson unveiled its single-stack M&P9 Shield in May 2012. Kimber introduced its diminutive 9mm Solo Carry in 2011, and Beretta came forth with its 9mm Nano only a few months later. Ruger responded to its customers with the "LCP-like" LC9 9mm in late 2010. Taurus announced its single-stack 9mm PT709 Slim at the same 2008 SHOT Show as Ruger introduced the. Kahr Arms, whose all-steel, single-stack K9 DAO 9mm (also introduced in 1995) was arguably the first of the "modern feature" compact 9mms, experienced a similar surge, and the company was well positioned to capitalize on the situation since it had also moved increasingly toward polymer construction after the introduction of its 9mm P9 in 2000. Kel-Tec's polymer-frame double-stack P-11 (introduced in 1995), single-stack PF-9 (2006) and other 9mm variants started to experience record sales. 380 appeared on the market, Ruger customers began to clamor for another gun just like it - only in 9mm. Then something even more interesting happened. Across the firearms marketplace, pocket-size pistols ruled. 380 LCP, the first concealed carry ultra-compact pistol the company had ever produced and a very "Kel-Tec-like" product. If there was a breakthrough moment, it probably came in 2008 when Ruger introduced its tiny polymer-frame. It didn't take long for more established name-brand makers to read the writing on the wall. 380 Auto (and smaller-caliber) pistols, led by manufacturers such as Kel-Tec. The result, beginning around 2003, was a huge surge in sales of small, double-action-only, polymer-frame. The primary concerns of these first-timers are simple: reliability, convenience, ease of use, weight and, of course, cost. The consequence is that citizens by the millions have acquired concealed carry licenses, and many more have, for the first time, purchased small handguns for defense.īecause these buyers are not experienced shooters, they are largely unaware (even immune) to the arguments that have raged for decades among firearms experts over the "best" handgun designs or the most "appropriate" cartridge choices. This has resulted in a rapid acceleration of state and local legislation to the point where, today, 49 of our 50 states allow some type of concealed firearm carry by ordinary citizens. The reasons are complex and represent both a trend in consumer demand for concealed carry handguns and, in general, attitudes about the 9mm cartridge by firearms experts and ordinary citizens alike.įoremost among these reasons is a fundamental shift in attitude among Americans in the post-9/11 and post-Katrina world about the need to have a firearm in their home or on their person for personal (and family) protection. Of course, there were pocket-size 9mms on the market before, but this category of handguns has now suddenly gone mainstream, with every major manufacturer adding new entries to a rapidly growing list. There has been an explosion in the availability of small 9mm semi-autos. So if I use the word "pocket" at all in reference to a handgun, I prefer the term "pocket-size." See individual spec sheets for model specific features.I've never liked the term "pocket pistol." Yes, I often carry a pistol in my jacket pocket, but to call a gun a pocket pistol implies that it is specifically designed to be carried there. Safe, easy takedown with no special tools or trigger pull required.Īlso includes: two alloy steel magazines.įeatures listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. Safety features include integrated trigger safety neutrally balanced sear with significant engagement and strong spring tension and hammer catch to help prevent the hammer from contacting the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. Front cocking serrations enable positive slide manipulation. Internal, Secure Action™ hammer provides strong ignition force, yet allows for easier slide racking when compared with many striker-fired pistols. Sights can be easily changed out for different color options (available separately). Textured grip frame provides a secure and comfortable grip.ĭovetailed, high-visibility sight system with drift adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight. The trigger has a short, smooth pull, clean break and positive reset. Utilizes Ruger's safe, reliable and proven Secure Action™ fire-control system that combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed-safety trigger. Precision-machined, hard-coat anodized aluminum chassis with full-length guide rails. Rugged construction with black oxide, through-hardened alloy steel slide and barrel and high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame. Compact for easy concealment, the Security-9 ® is designed to fit a variety of available holsters.
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