The high capacity micro compact scene is really starting to heat up, as it seems Ruger is stepping all over S&W’s toes. Later on this evening, Smith and Wesson is set to announce their latest pistol which should be the Shield Plus, which is a high capacity micro 9. But, it seems like Ruger beat them to the punch.
The Ruger Max-9 is a striker fired pistol with a trigger safety, tritium fiber optic sights, and 10+1 or 12+1 rounds of bad guy stoppers.
It does look like there is also the option for an external safety, and it seems as if the pistol comes pre-cut for an optic.
Here are some other bullet points straight from Ruger’s website, where you can learn more:
- Striker-fired with a short, smooth trigger pull, clean break and positive reset.
- Slim, lightweight and compact for personal protection while still providing a capacity of up to 12+1 rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition.
- Rugged construction with through-hardened alloy steel slide; one-piece, precision-machined fire control chassis; and high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame.
- Medium-textured grip frame provides a secure and comfortable grip.
- Tritium fiber optic day/night front sight for high visibility and drift adjustable rear sight.
- Optic ready for direct mounting of co-witnessed JPoint™ and Shield-pattern micro red dot sights.
- Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity.
- Safety features include integrated trigger safety, manual safety, internal striker blocker and inspection port that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.
- Reversible magazine release.
- Also includes: two E-Nickel Teflon® coated magazines and finger grip extension floorplate that can be added to the magazine for comfort and improved grip.
MSRP is set to $499.
I’ll see if I can get my hands on this pistol to compare to the Hellcat and my 365XL that I’ve currently got.
If you’d like to read my 365xl vs Hellcat article, find it here.
