Ruger Security-380
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- Interested in a .380 caliber, but want more than a pocket pistol? In this First Look, Roy Huntington shares why the new Ruger Security-380 is worth consideration.
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You put more info in your short video than most people do in fifteen minutes! Well done, sir!
Thanks Wayne. That’s very kind of you to say. Some of it comes from the fact I’ve been shooting for about 60 years. Ha! Thanks again! Roy
I bought this gun 2 months ago and enjoy shooting it so much I bought another one..I believe in buying at least 2 guns that will shoot the same ammo in case one gun gets the hiccups…I think Ruger really nailed it with the Security 380
Agreed, Danny. Sometimes the stars line-up! Two guns are smart. It's been said, "One is none, and two is one." Roy
I might have bought a Ruger LCP MAX for my second pistol. Just me. A little more versatility maybe? More options never hurts??
Thanks for the very helpful opinion from someone who actually owns one. Very good to know. Cheers.
There is nothing wrong with dual wheelding pistols!
@@chrissewell1608 Lol! I have actually done that with both of them just recently, kinda awkward though because my left hand is slightly weaker than my right hand it was fun
Me and the wife got his and hers. Bought them together and we love it. She was having problems racking a round from her old Bersa Thunder 380. She has had no problem racking with this gun. She loves it as do I!
Excellent news, CS. It’s perfect for those situations. Roy
I tried to build a Glock 25 for my daughter for years before all these guns started coming to market an the only think I couldn’t source was the mags. I’m glad manufacturers are starting to see the wisdom in a medium size standard capacity .380 pistol.
Not gonna lie this gun is pretty impressive for just 300 dollars have put around 400 rounds hasn’t jammed one time would highly recommend it to anyone and for an amazing price
Outstanding Erick. Glad to hear that. My test sample sure impressed me! Roy
Good review. From what I've heard these have minimal recoil and that could be a big selling point for those who are recoil-sensitive. Now, if only the cost of .380 ammunition would come down.
This is my next purchase .... love these double stack 380s
Great review of the Ruger Security-380. I’ve been looking at reviews of this pistol for a few months now. Most reviewers have no complaints about it other than the caliber. 380 has a long hate-following by 9mm snobs who overlook the improvements in ammunition recently. So, I tend to agree with your more informed and objective views regarding the .380 these days.
I’ve owned revolvers and pistols of various calibers, my old Beretta 92F being a lifelong favorite. But I’d never carry that monster around and I was looking for a small pocket gun, So I picked up the Ruger LCP2 in .380. Small, light, and reliable, just no fun to shoot at the range. Accurate enough at 7 yards but very snappy as you pointed out. So it’s a pocket gun as it’s meant to be. I had one major problem with it as the extractor blew off of it within the first 75 rounds. But knowing Ruger’s impeccable customer service record, I called them. Based on the serial number, the service tech suspected I had the original slide that was prone to this problem and I sent it in for warranty work. Within 10 days I received the pistol back with the newer slide and barrel and a very detailed explanation of the difference in the retaining pin location and function on the new slide. 200 rounds later, not a single issue with it.
A long time Ruger revolver fan, I became a new Ruger pistol fan as well. Mostly for the price but more for their customer service.
I picked up a Ruger Max-9 pro (without safety) and it’s been flawless. Great fiber optic/tritium front sight but I really wanted to try a red dot and it was cut perfectly for the Holosun 407k so I installed it. I also replaced the trigger with a Galloway Precision short stroke trigger and now it’s a very accurate and fun range gun. But not because I customized it, but because I practiced with it for a couple thousand rounds. I’m a firm believer that a gun’s accuracy mostly depends on how much time the shooter spends shooting it.
The gun doesn’t become more accurate with time, the shooter does.
So now I’m seriously considering the Ruger Security 380 since it’s not a tiny mouse-gun and should prove to be very fun and accurate at the range. Plus it looks really cool. And doesn’t cost a fortune.
Sorry for the long rant and thanks for the great review and defense of the newer .380 caliber being much better than it once was.
Edit: First time viewer of your channel and now a subscriber. Thanks again.
One of the best options out there ..
I bought one of these recently, and I have to say it is a great value. You get a lot of features for the $300 retail price. I am having a holster made for it this Saturday (Renaissance Firearms - best quality kydex holsters I have found.) and it will be my primary EDC now.
As I get older and the arthritis has gotten worse in my hands, I find the .380 to be the ideal caliber, and the Security 380 to be the ideal gun. (I have had an LCP for many years and bought the LCP Max recently as well. It will still be my pocket carry go-to.)
The Security 380 has a really lite rack, and has plenty of accuracy. (At 7 yards, it is easy to keep everything inside a 3"-4" circle at rapid fire. - No, it is not a bullseye gun, but it certainly has very good combat accuracy.)
As for the .380 caliber, it has 10" or more (usually 11-13 inches) penetration and rarely any less than 10", regardless of the ammo brand.
This slightly lower penetration gives somewhat reduced odds of over-penetration of the round and hitting a bystander.
Lots of internet warriors cast shade on the .380 for not expanding like a 9mm does.... If you measure the fired rounds, the expanded 9mm only measure (on average) 1/8" larger than the .380. (sometimes 3/16", but rarely more)
However, with the reduced recoil, most folks can shoot the .380 more accurately and faster than a 9mm. At the end of the day, being able to place accurate hits on target at higher speeds is WAY more important than that extra 3/16" expansion, or that extra 2" of penetration.
During the 80s, my buddies carried a Walther PPk in 380 or a Beretta Cheetah as their back up guns to their 1911s.
But today,, a gun like this Ruger .380 may end up as being the primary side arm. Great video Roy !!
I remember the Walthers, etc. Even had an AMT .380 Backup, but I think the ammo of the time held them back. With today’s amazing .380 ammo and designs like the Ruger, the game is changed for sure. Roy
I loved this review. First time on your channel. Straightforward, unpretentious, down-to-earth good faith effort. You should have 1000x more views/subscribers.
I appreciate your very kind words, Lawrence! I too wish we had more subscribers, and I honestly don't know why we don't! I think we're victims of those dastardly youtube programs that control the world! Roy
@@fmgpubs, I think you’re right about that. I’ve been recommended to and subscribed to lots of firearms channels for years but this is the first time I’ve seen your channel in my recommendations. In one viewing I subscribed and I’ve found it very well done and straight forward, where I’ve unsubscribed to others that were just too radical and tactical, offering nothing of any value other than doomsday scenarios and prepper crap. (Kids usually) I’m 60 years old and have owned guns for decades. From a generation of gun safety, technical knowledge, marksmanship, and not pretending to be something we weren’t. We didn’t play dress-up or overweight soldier-boy, we were generally quiet about our passion for firearms and respectful. Now there’s this bunch of wannabe militias complaining that our 2nd amendment is under attack and they don’t know why. It might have something to do with all the spooky Kevlar gear and helmets and marching like Nazis on steroids, but who knows? Dumb kids are ruining it for all of us.
So I like your channel for just being normal and I don’t know why CZcams would limit your exposure and support the types who we’d never even allow on our range our in our gun clubs. That’s just wrong, man.
@@Woodstock271 Sean, thanks for your kind words. I take them very seriously. I too am saddened by the “tactical” turn to everything. I see ads for duck hunting shotguns and they all look like something you’d see in the hands of a SWAT team member. I too miss the kinder gentler days of sporting gun use. Which is why I try to keep things on the fun side! Roy
@@fmgpubs, Thank you back, Roy. I also miss the good ol’ days before the NRA got so corrupt and went full-on tactical for nothing but money, not caring about the harm they were doing. I canceled my membership years ago because of that.
Back in the early 80’s, my friend bought a Colt AR-15 (the only ones available at the time), and we took it to the rifle range. Everyone else had hunting rifles or an older military rifle. The AR in .223 was really fun to shoot and very accurate at 300 yards with a scope and bipod.
But it was expensive to shoot and more of a collectors item than anything else, so my friend kept it in pristine condition and we didn’t shoot it anymore. We went with our pistols to the range not wanting to draw undo attention, though my Beretta 92F was a real head-turner.
But all in good fun and in more innocent times. Decades later, school-shootings, mass-shootings, and AR-15s made by every manufacturer now, and in the hands of lunatics, my friend couldn’t stomach owning an AR anymore and sold it. I agreed it wasn’t something I’d want to be associated with either anymore but that’s because we were socially aware of its new reputation and all the fun had been drained out of it by morons. Besides, he had much nicer and more expensive hunting rifles that didn’t look like war machines and never would.
That’s not to say that AR’s are bad and lots of good and responsible shooters own them, but they aren’t advertising them and joining the militia psycho gangs either. Our generation knows that our 2nd. Amendment is every bit as fragile as the other Amendments and it’s best to not push our luck by being too noisy about them. Funny the irony of people fighting hardest for our 2nd. Amendment are also fighting for a dictatorship and abolishment of the Constitution entirely. Do they think the 2nd. Amendment will be the only one preserved in a dictatorship? Can they name a dictatorship that allows the populace to own guns at all? Do they think they’ll be invited into the club?
Nope, they’re being used and distracted by the color of M&Ms so they won’t even realize that when their dream comes true, they be cast aside and restricted from even whining about it.
Luckily, they’re the tiny and loud minority and we, the majority, the REAL Americans and patriots won’t allow this silliness to continue.
I didn’t want this to turn political but it unfortunately has. Not sure if I’ll even be alive to see if America survives this cold war against democracy but I have a feeling we will. Meanwhile, I’ll just keep on being normal and trying to stay in the 10-ring for fun.
@@fmgpubs I am an older arthritic shooter who has been moving down in calibers over time and most of my 9's aren't much fun racking anymore and have a S&W Shield 380 EZ which is so smooth and easy to load, rack and shoot. The only problem I have is that it is limited to 8 +1 while this Ruger comes in at about the same size with a lite racking system and a 15 + 1 capacity.
As always I am again wrestling with the issue of not really needing another gun, but also wanting another one. Since you aren't one of those "commercial" reviewers who get an evaluation gun sent to them from the manufacturer and they always seem to work splendidly because they were gone through completely before being sent out to ensure they'd be troublefree and garner a rave review. At the same time there may be a number of folks who bought theirs off the shelf and are reporting problems.
I prefer reading reviews from folks who bought one off the shelf and don't have a vested interest in providing a favorable review. Seems honesty is in short supply these days. Appreciate that you keep it simple and straight to the point and say what you think about something.
I just ordered one from Buds...$366 out the door...looking forward to it as this 77 year old needs the perfect gun...my gut tells me this is it. 😃
I think you’ll like it Bobby. Give it a quick clean when you get it and a good lube and keep a firm wrist until you get the feel of it. Let me know how it goes. Roy
@@fmgpubs ok, thanks.
Just got mine today.319 plus tax.i think this work good with my arthritis hands and wrists
Tom, I think it will. Every time I pick mine up I’m reminded how easy it is to shoot. And don’t let anyone tell you today’s .380 ammo won’t work! Roy
Good stuff as always! I’m a huge Ruger fan. You just can’t go wrong
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I have one and it's the best !
Picked one up about 2 months ago & love it. I have the Security 9 but Arthritis is getting worse & its slide is hard to rack especially in mornings. Green fiber optic sight is easy to pickup & its fed everything well. The Security 9 mags are the same but without the little adapter. " Just saying 😜" Have fun with this one!! Thanks. 👍
Thanks Bill. I think that’s one of the strong points of this gun, the slide is easy to rack. Roy
Thanks for your great review. This has become my favorite .380 pistol. The larger size really comes in handy.
I agree, Rich. I like the slightly larger size compared to the tiny pocket guns. Makes a huge difference. Roy
I love my Security 380. Hopefully there will be better holsters in the near future coming out. Accurate little sucker.
Check out Muddy River Tactical. He has holsters for it. I have 2
The pistol is almost the same size as the springfield armory xds 45 3.3 only with more rounds. DeSantis tuck 106e1 works.
My buddy retired law enforcement officer bought one of these weapons and he loves it. $319 taxes and background check. Great video
Thanks Larry. I sure like it too. Roy
Great review. I wish they were all as short sweet & to the point like this guy. Thank you & keep up the awsum content. We are out there, & we hear you & I’m positive I’m not the only one that appreciates what you’re doing for us! 👍🏻❤️🇺🇸
Well hell, what a nice thing to say! I really appreciate it. Sometimes I wonder if anyone is actually watching! We'll keep it up. You might check out channel (fmgpublications) for a long list of First Look videos. Roy H.
IKR Not All That Music & Personal ADs About What They Carry To The Mailbox Or Glock Is My Fav But If U This Or That..... Shut Up (In Bush Voice Off South Park)
You hit a lot of good points. I am purchasing this for my wife as she is not a pro shooter. This is built for novice or older shooters, but it's not an inadequate firearm.
Agreed, Scott. After a long career as a cop, I can’t imagine a single bad guy who would sneer at being shot a few times by a .380. Plus, this easy-to-rack slide helps to make shooting a more positive experience for novice or shooters with less arm strength. Roy
I am glad to hear that you bought this pistol for your wife because I am not a pro shooter either and I just purchased this pistol 🔫 today 6.8.23
I purchased one for my mom. And I’m on a waiting list for 2 more .
I hear they’re cheaper by the dozen! Roy
This has helped us to decide to get one each or two Ruger Security-380 !😊
Outstanding Lance. I like the fact it’s not a tiny pocket pistol and is just big enough to manage and handle easily, while still being compact. Let me know how you like it/them! Roy
I have a tendency to shoot left with the Security 380. Being new to me, I may not have yet figured out what it's telling me. I may need to drift the front sight to the left a tad (or the rear to the right). I am sure that I will figure it out as I spend more time with the pistol.
Bench rest it and really concentrate on your trigger squeeze and shoot some groups at 10 and 15 yards. If it still shoots to the left, adjust the rear sight to the right a tad until it gets zeroed. Roy
@@fmgpubs Yes, sir! I will do that. Thank you.
Thank you this all I wanted to know before purchasing my first gun I appreciate you.
Excellent. Glad I could help! All success with your adventure! Roy H.
Thanks for the video Roy.
You bet, Gary. Thanks for watching! Roy
I've got a Sig P365-380 for my summer CCW and IMO it's a great sized carry gun for .380acp ammo. The Ruger Security 380 is a tad larger than my Sig but I'm sure it would also make for a great carry pistol. And I've heard only good things about this Ruger. Great review!!
Good review Roy, seems to be a good option for a variety of shooters
It’s all about options, eh Jeff! Roy
Impressive first 3 shots on the slow fire! The mustache is looking good, too, Roy!
Thanks Joe. Having a mustache helps you to shoot I think. Or at least I’ve fooled myself into thinking that …. Roy
Thanks for the review! Good shooting!
Thanks Tim. It’s an easy shooter. I think it’s perfect for a novice and even better for an experienced shooter. Roy
Thanks for the great review. All that you say about this gun is true !
I have one and it is actually my favorite gun. I need a new shoulder so this is the perfect choice at this time for me. My carry ammo is Hornady Critical Defense and my holster came from Muddy River Tactical-it is awesome.
Outstanding! I really like mine! Roy
I saw a video by Po' Boy where he shot the fmj .380 thru a metal ammo case, a pineapple, a coconut and a car door. I find the .380 easy to place headshots so even the fmj will be deadly. Plus you really do not need to go 12 inches to hit the heart from the front. Ruger makes simply good guns be it a revolver or a semi auto. I trained along with my three sons, on a Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum. We shot the plain old .38 Special, 130 grain fmj. We learned trigger control and found there was the least amount of recoil we ever had from any handgun used for defensive purposes.
You did it right! Most think “more power!” and forget the basics! Roy
Good review!
Great Review Great Shooting Too!👍👍
Thanks KB. It’s worth a hard look. The more I use mine, the more I like it and the concept. Roy
I've been considering going to it ... I'm also considering the S&W .380 EZ.
Sort of brothers from another mother situation. The S&W is slimmer in the grip, but I think the Ruger may feel better so some shooters due to the slightly bigger grip profile. Try ‘em both. Roy
Good Shootin, Gr8 Review!
Thanks! It's a very cool gun. Roy
I loved your video. Well done. I am getting one of these and I can't wait till it comes so I can take it to the range. I have viewed great reviews on this gun. First time on your channel. I am currently carrying a Walther CCP 380 but I am looking forward to see how this compares.
Thanks Jim. I think you’ll like it. I’d take the time to field strip it and give it a bit of lube before you shoot it. Let me know how it goes. Roy
Great review. I got mine at Bass Pro Shops for $299.00. I Love it you nailed it. Great gun.
Excellent, and you got a great price! Roy
I need to take my sis-in-law to look at/handle these...and get that LCP I away from her! She liked it because it fits nicely in her purse. I think this will fit too and be a WHOLE LOT easier for her to shoot & operate than the little pocket gun. Thanks Roy.
Agreed Roy. That LCP is a nice gun but hard to shoot well by a novice. Get her onto that new one! Great name you have there too! Roy
Have the max, but was looking for something bigger for range use. Going to have to check this one out, I think my range got them for sale
I think the idea of a sort of medium sized .380 makes perfect sense, especially with modern ammo like Honey Badger from Black Hills. Roy
I bought the first one my LGS got in. My Wife and I enjoy shooting this gun.
Me too, Gary. It’s a nice break from heavy recoil and hard running slides! Roy
IMO, excellent product. There is no downside to this one.
Agreed Joe. Amazing value for the money. Roy
EXCELLENT VIDEO I WILL GET ONE THIS WEEK.
You’ll like it sir. It’s also a great gun for a new shooter or a lady or younger person. Roy
@@fmgpubs Yes for my wife I Ordered it will be able for pick up thursday
@@PastorErickDMarquez Outstanding! Make sure to give the gun a quick clean when you get it and lube it with some light oil. Then make sure she has a firm firing grip (locked wrist) and a firm stance. Lean into it a bit. The light recoil needs a firm platform to recoil against to run 100 percent. Let me know how it goes! Roy
@fmgpubs Thank you Sir I will do.
I recently obtained one of these ($328 OTD from a big box outdoors store). I find that the 10-round mag w/extension feels better in my hand than the 15-round mag, so when I get some spare mags they will be 10-rounders.
I'd ten to agree Greg. Roy
I bought one. I had to go to somewhere else because my gun story couldn't get it in so I went and seen one in a place in Alabama. They shipped you up to mar guys up here and it felt really good in my hand and then I went and bought hog beavertail grips and slid them on there and they just made it three times better than again. You got to check out the hogue slip on beavertail grips. If you bought that one, you might not like it. I like a little more. I got a big hands draw like a little something a little more to grab onto even thickness. And I really like the whole grips that you slide on a little hard to get on. But once they're on there they do pretty good. That's all I got to say about that
What a great idea to get the Hogue slip on grips if you have big hands. Roy
Oh boy, I just purchased this pistol 6.8.23 and this is my first pistol as a beginner and what you said that it shouldn’t be a beginners pistol 😢 now I have doubts about my purchase this is my first time hearing your channel.
Im sorry I missed your comment before. I’m sure you’ll do fine. An auto can be a bit complicated for many new shooters but just take your time and get a friend who knows how to run one to show you the ropes! Roy
Big fan of your videos Roy. Is the Security-380 a hammer fired gun? I thought I noticed a slot for a recessed hammer, but didn't recall if you mentioned it in the video.
An internal hammer. Thanks for your kind words! Roy
I love my ruger 380
Excellent. I think it’s a great platform for its intended uses. Roy
@@fmgpubs for sure
Picking mine up Friday Roy Thanks for Review....also Love the Hat would like to get one ....how do i get one?😊
Leonard, this is the current gen of hat they offer. Mine is about 15 years old! Roy. fmgpubs.com/product/american-handgunner-baseball-style-cap/
Good video.
Hope it helped you decide! Roy
@@fmgpubs yes it did. I just purchased it online.
Outstanding. Keep a firm wrist and make sure you lube it a bit with light gun oil of some sort. Roy@@braddunbar5976
Hey Roy, love your show. Do you perfer ths or the Beretta 80x
I really like this Ruger. I find I tend to not like the feel of the Berettas, but that’s very subjective and some may really like them. I think reliability, etc. is the same. Roy
Now we just need good target grade 380 ammo because if I run the Fiocchi range dynamics through this gun it jams up constantly
That’s amazing, as Fiocchi is usually excellent ammo. What sort of “jams” does it do? Roy
I plan to get this as my first gun. Since it is hammer fired, is it safe to edc this with one in the chamber?
It is, Tanus. The safety system is stone cold reliable on this, and it has a firing pin safety to boot. Roy
My onl y complaint is the only 380acp carbine is made by hi point, i like to match up my handgun to the same caliber long gun . With the exception of my SKS and AR
Yeah, I'm thinking someone will do it soon though. The .380 is becoming so popular. Roy
I have owned a dozen or more Ruger pistols in the past and found them more difficult to disassemble than other brands. I wonder where this pistol stands in relation to other Ruger pistols? Haven't bought a Ruger pistol in about a decade. Not sure if it's me or the pistols, but other brands sure seem easier to take apart.
Not sure what’s up Dale as they seem easy to take down. The old .22 auto pistols were a real bear though. This new generation is easy, you just push a pin out and the slide comes off. Check youtube for videos showing how to do it. Roy
Anyone ever found an OWB Holster for the security 380? Cannot seen to find one.
Hi, I was having trouble finding a owb holster for my Ruger Security 380 and found a Fobus holster I had for a S&W M&P 9mm. and the Ruger fits in it perfectly.
The security 380 will still fit in most pockets
I tried that last night. With shorts it didn't look good. When you're wearing other clothing it might work.
My go to. I dig this one. With the first mag, it's 16 rounds. Easy follow-ups, light weight and just the right size. It is in that goldilocks zone. And for holsters if you are having trouble with one made for this, the Ruger Security 9 Compact is the same size. So, there are plenty of options. A+ if there were a nigher grade, I would give it. Ps. I had trouble with Fiocchi FMJ, as per Fiocchi their Italian made ammo may have slightly different specs. Other than that, no problem. Sig HP, Federal FMJ, Hornady FTX all good.
I ran a bit of Fiocchi FMG and it ran okay, so might be gun-dependant. I think this is a great fun for what it is. Roy
Will this fit in pocket holster ? It too big? Is it bigger than max 9 ?
I think it’s a bit big for a pocket holster. It’s quite a bit bigger than an LCP MAX, for instance. About the same size as a Springfield Hellcat but slimmer. You could carry it in a coat pocket though. Maybe cargo type pants would work? Roy
@@fmgpubs can you recommend low recoil pocket carry guns that you can put all your 3 fingers on for a full grip? And small guns with low recoil that you can put all all your 3 fingers on the grip and carry in a appendix holster?
None of the smaller guns (Ruger LCP Max, etc.) allow all three fingers on the grip. The Hellcat, SIG P365 size usualy do. I carry an LCP MAX in a pocket holster daily and it’s a real pleasure. It could go into an appendix rig easily too, but it might be hard to grip it fast if needed as it is small. Go feel a Ruger like this one, and the S&W .380 EZ and see what you think. Roy@@deepb249
Looks good but in a self defense issue where the attacker is kicked up on crank or heroin I would want something a little bigger but it would make a nice back up.
Hi Jeff. Today’s .380 loads are pretty effective. Black Hills Honey Badger .380 (a solid copper fluted bullet) penetrates gel to about 14”. That’s the same as most 9mm bullets. Just something to think about. But you’re right, it’d make a great second gun too! Roy
@@fmgpubs yea I have a lot of 380 ammo for my wife's s&w 380 easy and an lcp 380 to back up my 45
I have this gun, bought it 1 month ago. It seems to have light strikes on some ammo.
Ron, I’ve found some .380 ammo seems to have hard primers for some reason. I’d make sure the chamber is clean and doesn’t have any burrs, then try different ammo. If you still get light strikes, Ruger will fix things fast. Roy
I had a light strike with russian ammo, it was really dirty also.
You said why Ruger introduced a midsize 380 like it made no sense and the Answer for that is Not all people have the same taste of guns we are all different with different likes and what Ruger is doing is making something different and I have pistols but never from Ruger until they came out with this Ruger security 380 and when I saw it it was really cool looking gun and after many reviews I bought it so that’s why gun companies make different guns all the time because we are All different
Indeed …. but I was surprised it was a .380 rather than a 9mm. But of course, after using it and the S&W EZ .380 I saw the value. Roy
looking at this one for my wife, she has very small hands and needs something small but the real micro guns are too small and snappy. This might be a good fit for her.
Might work. Also look at the S&W EZ .380. I’m tending to think the grip frame is a bit smaller around, but you’d need to get them in her hand to see which she likes. Roy
You said this would be a beginners gun or a first time owner. Why do you say that? I am looking at this one as a beginner and a first time owner. The reasons being it's small ( I'm a small female with tiny hands). I love the internal hammer idea and I really want something with a safety, but I don't like the guns with the grip safety.
Tanya, unlike the tiny .380 autos, this one has a slide that’s easy to run. Also, the little guns are harder to shoot well, they have snappy recoil and are often hard to grip well. The Ruger has been 100 percent reliable and has a pretty darn good trigger. It’s small enough to carry in a medium sized purse and with the right holster, you could easily hip carry it. I also have the S&W EZ380 and haven’t found the grip safety to ever be an issue. It functions fine regardless of how I happen to grip the gun. I have smallish hands too. Let me know if you have more questions. Roy
That’s a cool option for a .380. Load it with some Honey Badger !
Agreed Rob. Roy
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Why does it look like it's key holeing?
The target paper was not quite against the cardboard so the holes tend to tear some. It’s not keyholing, I assure you! Roy
As a man, I think many Macho Men, talk trash about the Ruger Security .380 (& the S&W EZ pistols) because they feel intimidated / demasculated, when someone says it has a "Lighter racking & recoil system"! Even though they have never shot any of these guns!
I guess they don't plan on living until they get old, or have arhtritus one day!?
You nailed it Chris. I’ve seen a few gel tests with the likes of the Black Hills Honeybadger ammo. It penetrates as deeply as a 9mm, so what’s not to like? And you can run the gun easily. Roy
They should offer a Pro version.
I’ll bet we’ll see something like that down the road. Roy
The difference between a 380 and a 9mm is muzzle energy
Finally a gun video without all the political nonsense. Very informative as well. Thanks!
Thanks for your kind comments! Roy
380-0.355 in. 9mm- 0.355 in same hole size
Same. Both are “9mm” bullet size. Roy
I’d be impressed if it either had no single sided safety to get in the way or an ambidextrous safety.
Gee, I wonder why? Lol.
Good review, thanks, ordered one a few weeks ago and I'm picking it up today. My wife and daughter have been training with a Ruger SR22 for a while now but they don't like either of my 9mm pistols for several reasons. Between the lite rack system, less recoil and a grip size more accommodating to smaller hands I'm hoping this will be just right. Also I own several Ruger firearms and you can't beat them for quality and reliability at a fair price.
Let me know what you think about it Prof. Give it a bit of lube before you shoot it. Roy
The Security 380 I purchased is non functional out of the box. The trigger will not operate the hammer.
When the slide is removed then the trigger will operate the hammer. Conclusion, the slot in the slide that the disconnecter has to raise into was not milled properly. The disconnector is held down by the slide thus the trigger will not operate the hammer.
I wonder how the pistol left the factory in this condition.
I guess Ruger will fix it, when I have the time to ship it back to them.
Charles, I can’t recall if the gun can fire if the magazine is removed. Check that first. The guns are test-fired so it’s very strange. Ruger’s return is first-class. Call them, they’ll send a box and label, etc. Turn around is often just a week or two at most. Let me know what you learn. Roy
Thank you for the reply. I do have other firearms and I am familiar with ones that will not fire without a magazine.
The problem has to do with the slide and disconnector.
When the slide is removed the trigger will operate the hammer.
In a normally operating firearm when the slide is in the closed position there is a slot for the disconnector tab to raise into. If the slide is not in battery the disconnector tab is held down by the slide so the gun cannot fire out of battery. The slide on this gun is holding the disconnector down even when the slide is in battery. There is a slot on the slide. Either the slot was not cut high enough or there is something wrong with the height of the disconnector tab.
I do own other Ruger firearms. Very satisfied with them. That is why this problem is annoying.
@@charlesshirk8699 let me know what Ruger does. This is so amazing it got by QC! Roy
I have received my pistol back from Ruger, the note with it said they replaced the trigger bar. Have not been to the range but when dry firing the trigger will now drop the hammer. I bought the pistol from Academy Sports, they sent it to Ruger for me. It was sent on a Tuesday and it was returned the following week on Friday.
Good video and fair review. Why would someone want .380 over 9mm? Here is why I ask this question. Recoil is the same. .380 ammo is more expensive. Performance is similar but in some guns, the .380 is even snappier.
Rotadyma, the recoil of the .380 is milder and one of the more important things is the fact the slide is much easier to manipulate. These guns won’t be used for 1,000 round classes, and most will just buy a box or two, shoot it to make sure it runs, then carry or stow it for an emergency. I don’t agree with that, but it’s reality. Try one of these in .380 and you’ll see the huge difference in manipulation and recoil. Roy
The grip is fat and bulky like a Glock--no fun. With 380 they could have gone slim. But they didn't. The SIG 365 in 380 is better...and yes you can get 17 round magazines for it. I was stunned at just how bulky and clumsy the Ruger grip is. Go and handle one at a gun shop. You'll see.
Really depends on your hand size and personal preferences. I have about medium hands and didn’t have any issues with it, as do many others. Roy
Rugers look so cheap 😂
Affordable … but they aren’t made cheaply! Roy