Difference between revisions of "Ruger MAX-9"

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'''Specs shared by all models:'''
 
'''Specs shared by all models:'''
  
'''Slide Material:''' "Through-Hardened Alloy Steel"
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*'''Slide Material:''' "Through-Hardened Alloy Steel"
'''Slide Finish:''' Black Oxide
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*'''Slide Finish:''' Black Oxide
'''Barrel Material:''' Alloy Steel
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*'''Barrel Material:''' Alloy Steel
'''Barrel Finish:''' Black Oxide
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*'''Barrel Finish:''' Black Oxide
'''Grip Frame:''' "High Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon".
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*'''Grip Frame:''' "High Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon".
'''Front Sight:''' Tritium Fiber Optic
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*'''Front Sight:''' Tritium Fiber Optic
'''Rear Sight:''' Drift Adjustable
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*'''Rear Sight:''' Drift Adjustable
'''Optics Ready:''' Yes
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*'''Optics Ready:''' Yes
'''Slide Width:''' 0.95"
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*'''Slide Width:''' 0.95"
'''Barrel Length:''' 3.20"
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*'''Barrel Length:''' 3.20"
'''Overall Length:''' 6.0"
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*'''Overall Length:''' 6.0"
'''Height:''' 4.52"
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*'''Height:''' 4.52"
'''Weight:''' 18.4 oz.
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*'''Weight:''' 18.4 oz.
'''Rifling:''' 1:10 Twist, Right-Hand, 6-Groove.
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*'''Rifling:''' 1:10 Twist, Right-Hand, 6-Groove.
'''State Restrictions:''' Not available in California or Massachusetts.
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*'''State Restrictions:''' Not available in California or Massachusetts.
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*'''MSRP:''' $499.00 USD
  
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'''Model / SKU Specific Differences Listed Below:'''
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=== Model 3500 ===
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* '''Safety Option:''' "Standard Model" - with external manual safety lever.
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* '''Magazines:''' Includes 12 & 10 round magazines.
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=== Model 3501 ===
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* '''Safety Option:''' "Standard Model" - with external manual safety lever.
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* '''Magazines:''' Includes ''two'' 10-round magazines - Likely for compliance?
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=== Model 3502 ===
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* '''Safety Option:''' "Pro Model" - without External Manual Safety Lever
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* '''Magazines:''' Includes 12 & 10 round magazines.
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'''Note:''' It doesn't appear that the version with no external safety (Model 3502) is available to be shipped with two 10-round magazines to states that limit magazine capacity. Perhaps a number of states limited to 10 rounds also require a manual safety for concealed carry or otherwise? (Needs confirmation)
  
 
== Video Presentation and Review ==
 
== Video Presentation and Review ==

Revision as of 07:58, 21 March 2021

The Ruger MAX-9, a sub-compact polymer frame 9mm carry pistol released by Ruger in March 2021. (Photo from: The Firearm Blog)

The Ruger MAX-9 is a sub-compact polymer-framed semi-automatic handgun chambered in 9mm Luger. It was released in mid-March of 2021, with an MSRP of $499.00 USD for all models and is primarily intended for concealed carry / self-defense. It includes both a 10 and 12 round magazine, except for the Model #3501 which includes two 10-round mags, likely for local compliance purposes. It's an interesting choice, since it allows the user to choose what best fits them for carry, as an example. The 10-round magazine fits flush with the bottom of the magazine well, while the 12-round magazine extends only very slightly below it.

Specifications

Specs shared by all models:

  • Slide Material: "Through-Hardened Alloy Steel"
  • Slide Finish: Black Oxide
  • Barrel Material: Alloy Steel
  • Barrel Finish: Black Oxide
  • Grip Frame: "High Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon".
  • Front Sight: Tritium Fiber Optic
  • Rear Sight: Drift Adjustable
  • Optics Ready: Yes
  • Slide Width: 0.95"
  • Barrel Length: 3.20"
  • Overall Length: 6.0"
  • Height: 4.52"
  • Weight: 18.4 oz.
  • Rifling: 1:10 Twist, Right-Hand, 6-Groove.
  • State Restrictions: Not available in California or Massachusetts.
  • MSRP: $499.00 USD

Model / SKU Specific Differences Listed Below:

Model 3500

  • Safety Option: "Standard Model" - with external manual safety lever.
  • Magazines: Includes 12 & 10 round magazines.

Model 3501

  • Safety Option: "Standard Model" - with external manual safety lever.
  • Magazines: Includes two 10-round magazines - Likely for compliance?

Model 3502

  • Safety Option: "Pro Model" - without External Manual Safety Lever
  • Magazines: Includes 12 & 10 round magazines.

Note: It doesn't appear that the version with no external safety (Model 3502) is available to be shipped with two 10-round magazines to states that limit magazine capacity. Perhaps a number of states limited to 10 rounds also require a manual safety for concealed carry or otherwise? (Needs confirmation)

Video Presentation and Review