New Ruger Max 9 First Shots & Impressions (vs Shield Plus)

[@JamesSmith-yq4kz]

Love it when you’re better half is in your post Miss mine So much she would shoot with me a lot married 30yrs before she passed Still hurts

[@mrshonestoutlaw]

So sorry about your loss!!!

[@bowl816]

A good wife is hard to find, glad you had yours for 30 years, sorry for the loss. Enjoy the memories.

[@packinaglock]

Wow, that’s got to be tough bud. I’m at 26 years with mine and I can’t imagine life without her.

[@CopperCopper-jp5pc]

Always will A Women that will stick around for 30 years And after that the man still misses her That was a GOOD woman You were a fortunate man Women aren’t the same anymore Be blessed brother

[@DebtFreeDad]

Condolences brother

[@jroch41]

Excellent how you get your wife to shoot during your reviews & ask her feedback. Gives a better overall rating of firearms IMO.

[@Woolsocks]

I like hearing your wife’s opinion, maybe have her shoot all the micro compacts in one video for a women’s opinion on what she likes best and why, it would help my wife a ton

[@ferrumchnop6617]

I second this.

[@Genesis23OPB]

that is a very good idea indeed

[@Rumpleskin]

My wife has to have the right color. Teal purple or pink.....and a safety

[@chucklesmith9998]

I second this

[@rodiculous9464]

You probably already know this but getting her hands on the gun before buying can make it way easier to decide

[@SAR0311]

Somewhere along the way you (and your wife) have slowly and quietly crept up to becoming one of my very top favorite actual real shooting reviewers rather than mere hot new gun presenter.

[@wyattnordin9263]

1500 rounds through my Ruger Max 9 Pro without a single malfunction. It has been my EDC for the last 4 years.

[@likydsplit8483]

My Max9’s ejection pattern tosses cases over my head and down my collar - except when they come flying back directly in my face. Is this common to this model? Or does mine have a wonky ejector?

[@matthewg3478]

God help (or not) any active shooter within 100 yards of this man. What a shot.

[@jakeb8298]

Macho man living on hollywood fantasies

[@dZorroIII]

​@@jakeb8298 u good?

[@matthewgeiger1775]

Have you seen all that steel clustered together on his range? Even a miss will still ring steel

[@krbmsw]

I like that you had your wife shoot it and give her opinion. It’s great recognize personal bias. I guess that’s what makes you an “honest” outlaw.

[@R0mans13]

I’m glad Ruger upgraded their compact series, my wife loves her LC9s Pro

[@JC-4A53]

As a minimalist CCW holder and retired Cop, I trust my Max 9 with my life. I won’t be storming any beaches with it or clearing mud huts in Fallujah with it. It’s a very affordable tool that works for its intended purpose. I put some Talon grips on it and it eats whatever ammo I feed it.

[@christamu2]

Mrs. Outlaw color matching her nails to the steel targets is a nice touch.

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Good job including the wife in your vids. My wife is much smaller than me (similar to you guys) and needs that critical second opinion from a fellow female 👍

[@roberttaylor6030]

Got to get up pretty early to catch the outlaw.

[@nicholasmurillo7245]

I start work at 4 am. I always look forward to a new Outlaw video at 6:30 for my first break.

[@gallagherw3]

Longmire 👋

[@richardvilla6194]

Mrs. Outlaw is doing some mighty fine shooting and gives a good review for someone with small hands. Good review, as usual. Thanks for the insight from both of you.

[@Prepper319]

Stop talking about another man’s wife - it’s rude & it makes people feel like they can’t trust you .

[@jacobveryberry]

I was in the market and just picked one of these up for a great deal compared to all of the others on the market. Lots of name brands but every Ruger I’ve ever had my hands on was a good shooter.

[@oleboy7615]

I don’t run optics on my pistols, but it is all the rage now and it’s nice to see manufacturers produce what the market wants. The Ruger Max9 is a fine little pistol, imo. I know they’re not really considered as “professional” grade manufacturer, but I’d put a Ruger up against anything. I don’t see this as a budge gun at all! If someone doesn’t want to spend professional grade prices and wants to buy a solid gun made by a company that actually stands behind its products, Ruger is for you.

[@dan43213]

Well I did it. I got the shield plus. Then I won a cheap auction on a max-9. Took both to range. I ended up keeping the Ruger and selling off the shield. First time I fired the shield plus, I was pretty impressed. I never cared much for shields. But I liked the groupings and feel of the max-9 better. That takedown pin is nothing really, didn't like that about the Ruger. But it was simple to takedown.

[@jasonmichaelshipp2978]

Thanks Outlaw for starting the day off right!

[@raymonddiehl4976]

I just found you on KZbin tv by accident. You are the most knowledgeable, no BS gun guy I’ve ever run across. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@christopherhamilton5557]

You will love the content here. All the videos are like this one. Good info, good presentation, good production. “Honest” opinions, and this guy even supports homeless kids shelters. 👍

[@viscious_uv2]

Mrs. Honest Outlaw can shoot VERY WELL!

[@mrshonestoutlaw]

Thanks! I learned from the best!

[@rickreese4188]

Must be nice to have your lady able to hold your six if ever needed. Love your channel!

[@ChristopherGoggans]

I enjoyed the subtle compliment about your wife's accuracy, telling her she wouldn't need to reload anyway! It was subtle, and pretty clever to boot!

[@nelsonstruewe4047]

I’ve been a Shield owner for many years but but the bullet when the P365 hit the market for capacity. I’ve never shot it as well as the Shield but did ok. I bought a Plus the day after it was released, took it to the range with my wife and ran about 300 rounds. She liked it so much we bought a second one for her and ran 300 through it. Love it, the Plus is a winner! I’ve owned a Ruger LC9S and didn’t keep it very long so I doubt the Max 9 will be a consideration for me now. I started carrying the Shield Plus immediately with the P365 getting cased. Some say S&W is late but since it fits all holsters and aftermarket parts, it’s a no brainer for me. It costs a little more but look at the savings for current Shield owners who don’t have to buy new holsters, lights, etc.

[@petergozinya6122]

Your wife seems like an awesome person. You’re a lucky guy 👍

[@penrynbigbird]

I like her review. I LOVE my Max 9 and I'm 6' 5" with large hands (I have the magazine extension on all of my magazines) which allows a full grip. My range practice with it convinces me it is an exceptional pocket pistol. It will be my concealed carry for the foreseeable future...

[@stringfellowlocke2214]

Lady outlaw shooting like a boss! Great vid! Definitely going to check out the M&P before the Ruger. Thanks again!

[@FirstNameLastName-yf5im]

Suddenly I was recommended a bunch of your videos, and in particular videos that had to do with the Taurus G3C, and after all our research and solid reviews I went and purchased one! Definitely earned yourself a sub

[@bowl816]

I actually picked up a G3C as well, liking this over my G43X & P320, crazy. Saw too many good reviews on that pistol, 1 here, 1 on Hickock, and a local guy did a 1,700 round review on it. Plus I got the TX22 and loved it. This shield looks pretty good so far.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@whoc4r3s117]

That feeling when you’ve shot the p365 and the hellcat the 43, 43x and 48. About to buy yourself the 365. Then smith and ruger come with there offerings. Just gotta get my hands on them now. Sootch is right it’s the golden age of firearms.

[@duke927]

Thanks for your review. Enjoyed the video. I would like to extol the virtues of Ruger’s Customer Service. I can’t speak for Springfield or Sig but I’ve had excellent customer service and response from Ruger. Which begs the question in a perfect world you shouldn’t need customer service at all. But I had a non-repairable issue with my original LCP Custom and had had the gun for several years. I sent the gun into Ruger for inspection and repair and they could not repair it. Not only did they replace the gun but rebuilt the Custom which wasn’t being made anymore. Sorry for the commercial but they were that good. Thanks.

[@crb123ize]

I've had a Max 9 Pro for a few months now with a few hundred rounds through it, great reliable little pistol. Mine came without the thumb safety, I prefer that if I conceal carry. The front sight is fiber optic and tritium. The rear sight is blacked out but has a recessed U milled into it, just fill it in with white or high vis paint it will make lining up the sights a breeze.

[@randalthor6872]

awesome man. Think I'm finally about to trade in my gen LC9 and upgrade to the max9. It's been hard to let go of that little LC9 because I'm sentimental haha. Even with the shitty trigger I learned to shoot it well. I never even upgraded to the LC9s hahahah

[@roman0robert]

Never watched your channel before. Very much like that you included your missus to try the Ruger Max 9. She's about the same height as my wife who just picked up the Ruger Max 9. She pretty much echoed everything your wife liked about it. I usually research the heck out of things before I buy them, but not my wife. So here I am trying to learn all I can about the Ruger Max 9. I appreciate you taking the time to review it!

[@TheAlejandro619]

Love seeing you and the wife both try new firearms. Slowly getting my lady into shooting. Her grouping with a rifle is way better than mine. Keep up the awesome work

[@mrshonestoutlaw]

Go girl 🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@brandoncinpubadj]

I carry this everyday with the Red Dot and it is an amazing CCW gun. They also make a Maxxis Short Stroke Trigger for the Max 9 that is amazing and inexpensive.

[@Billothy69]

I just bought this gun this past weekend as my first concealed carry gun and basically my first gun ever. I paid $500 for it at a gun show, with online retailers showing $560. I have only had a chance to put about 30 rounds through it and I don't have very much experience shooting guns, but from what I could tell, I like it. I'm a pretty big guy but I think staring out with something smaller while I figure out how I want to carry is good and I will upgrade as I go. It's good to see someone with more experience than me give their opinion on it.

[@teenlaqueepha]

Eh, this dudes “opinion” is generally biased and he states that firmly throughout. It’s truly obvious when non-biased wife likes it more and above-all has a better experience and says it has less recoil…. When your girl shoots it better, you should be making the sammiches and she should run the guns, bro lol.. I’m kidding, but this guy is too biased and ignorant to listen to. Even though I love hearing his doodoo opinion for some odd reason. Visit other channels before buying, bud. Just sayin’

[@Billothy69]

@@teenlaqueepha I don't think he's biased in a way that won't let him like a gun that is good, it just doesn't fit his personal preferences. Everyone's hand fits different and all that other jazz. Also, after having the gun for a little longer I realized I didn't really like it that much either and i ended up selling it and getting a bigger gun (M&P 2.0 compact)

[@teenlaqueepha]

@@Billothy69 Eh, I giggle when I hear some bearded GunTuber Tough guy say he doesn't like the way a particular gun feels in his hand... what is this a Gucci bag? Are we shopping for high heels or something? WTH lol... does the sucker shoot straight? If an individual can't adapt and overcome then maybe they should be calling out Bingo digits in a parlor somewhere. But then again, that's just me. One of the weirdest things I've ever heard a guy say about a gun. Does this .45 make me look fat? In the military, I never heard a guy ask for another pistol/rifle because it doesn't match his blouse. Agree?

[@teenlaqueepha]

@@Billothy69 I don't know, but it's kinda' funny and we're obviously a spoiled country when we can't shoot something due to the way it feels. Eh... to each his own, I reckon. I own the M&P9 first gen and it's pretty solid. Happy Holidays, bud!

[@cobain2261]

Its gonna be hard to compete with the shield 9 plus. I think that one is the new king of concealed carry.

[@SAR0311]

I had a Shield 2.0 but have long since gave it to my girlfriend after getting my P365 and never looked back. The Shield was definitely better than the LC9, PF9 and ~ = with micro 1911type guns e.g. 911, P938 etc. But nowI think the Plus maybe too little too late and won't make that huge of a splash, especially with more capacity now for the G43X/G48 pistols.

[@JacksonWalter735]

While I prefer the Shield Plus overall, I think it just depends on what you're looking for. You can't beat the features and value that the Max-9 have compared to the more expensive Shield. The Max-9 is noticeably smaller than the Shield Plus with their 10 round flush fit mag (the extended mag on the Max-9is around the size of the flush fit mag on the Shield Plus) which is great for conceal carry. You also have better sights and an optics ready pistol. The Shield Plus is great if you're looking for a better trigger. The Ruger LC9 had the best stock trigger out of all the tiny guns, but that has been overtaken by far with the trigger on the Shield Plus. The break and reset are just unmatched. The larger size could be great for those who want a bigger grip too. I know many people who think the P365 and Hellcat are great for conceal carry, but they're too small to shoot/hold comfortably. The Shield Plus has about the same length grip as the P365XL that gives it more room for your hands to grip while still being small to conceal carry overall compared to larger guns. It's also compatible with many Shield accessories and we know how popular the Shield is.

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@SAR0311 Glock 43X has more capacity than the Shield Plus? Aren't they the same?

[@tikimurtaugh4919]

@@SAR0311 14 rounds vs 16 rounds is not that big of a difference. Also consider the fact that the average amount of shots fired a legal carry engagement is only 4 shots fired both have more than enough capacity

[@SAR0311]

@@tikimurtaugh4919 I agree

[@bobbysmith9411]

Ruger is a very reliable and durable gun!! Cant go wrong for the price

[@kenhoward3512]

I like the gun, though it looks like Ruger kept the price down by using carbon steel for the barrel and slide, instead of the stainless steel used in the Shield Plus. And the finish is black oxide, instead of DLC. Sights can more easily be replaced.

[@absoluteresolution3822]

P365XL is king. Why would you want anything else!? I hate Ruger! They are cheap and I have always had bad experiences with their pistols.

[@danmatthews5364]

@@kenhoward3512 carbon steel has its advantages. Especially if heat treated to the right Rockwell number. I know many forms of carbon steel that is far superior than stainless and costs more.

[@wollsmoth69]

365 isn't much more expensive. Just dish out the extra for a quality firearm

[@absoluteresolution3822]

@@wollsmoth69 absolutely. All these other gun manufacturers just trying to rip off the P365 and P365XL and they have all failed except for the hellcat and it’s still not as good, not to mention Springfield is a traitor to the 2A community.

[@CLJ7696]

Got this from a friend, hogue grip & galloway precision trigger really improved the gun for me👍

[@bishopsteiner7134]

Do enjoy your willingness to acknowledge your own bias/body mechanics, something a lot of shooting channels seem incapable of. Your Wife's input is also great as it gives that wider info pool to judge from. One other feature I do like on the Max9 is the rear sight shelf allows one handed slide manipulation, if needed. An added dislike is the need for a punch for disassembly, though in fairness the need to tear down your pistol in the field, for a civilian? Kind of moot, but still wish it didn't need one. But hey, I got biases, too.

[@Gymbruzza]

I truly appreciate your reviews , even when you don’t necessarily like the aesthetics you point out reliability is good and point out how it may work for someone else’s stature. I also believe that another great thing to point out is the cold hammer forged barrel which is usually not included with lower priced firearms so I commend Ruger on that as well. Great review!

[@bowtiedooley]

I picked up a Shield Plus a few weeks ago, I had previously decided to buy a P365 until the Shield Plus dropped and I’m glad I picked it. The trigger is a HUGE improvement over my M2.0 full-size and my Shield2.0 40. It would be cool for you to get out all 4 guns and do a side by side unbiased shoot comparison to see your speed and accuracy back to back.

[@EEDad401]

"This is a lot harder to shoot than the Shield for me." "...the P365, which I was thinking immediately accurate with." That about sums it up.

[@steverussell6642]

For sure

[@thisguy6278]

I just purchased my Ruger Max 9 today so I have not tried to shoot it yet I have an m&p 9 shield and I do enjoy shooting that so I guess I'll have to go take him out together one of these points in time soon really similar just my shield holds eight rounds and this Ruger holds 12 plus you know other differences but that's the main point to me I'm pretty excited for this little Ruger and I love my m&p shield. I love Smith & Wesson.

[@chrispritchard5393]

Your wife is a hoot and adds a lot of perspective. Thanks, appreciate your evaluation.

[@chrisvnh]

I.. LOVED... everything about the Max-9... EXCEPT the trigger. Of all the 4 or 5 micro 9s out there it fit MY hand the best including the P365 and I am a Sig guy. I didn't like the long take up of the Max-9 but what REALLY bugged me was the almost 2mm sideways slop both to the left and right of the trigger. I solved ALL my trigger issues by installing the Maxxis Short Stroke Trigger from Galloway Precision. It has a wide, flat face. The take up virtually disappeared and the wall, break and reset are awesome. This simple to do $36 upgrade has turned the Max-9 into my EDC.

[@DougMcDave]

I just read the NRA article about this gun. They mentioned Ruger could be the Rodney Dangerfield of gun brands, which is "NO RESPECT!" You prove that to be true. If I had not just purchased my security 9, compact I might have considered one of the leading micro 9's, including the Max 9. One difference which is fact, I saved about $200 compared to the more fashionable pistols.

[@tedsess3106]

And for many of us, the cost savings is a big deal.

[@edvincent556]

I’ve been carrying an LC9S pro for years and I love it. I like that this comes out of the box optics ready. Wish it had a little more capacity.

[@matthewgeiger1775]

Your wife wishes you had a few more inches and a few more dollars. But that's either here nor there

[@pcpolice7937]

This looks much like a smaller Security 9, which in my opinion is a fantastic small 9mm. Fits normal size hands well, has a great smooth trigger with a nice break. The compact model has 12 rd and 15 rd magazines and is only about 1.2” wide. It shoots with very limited recoil and is easily concealable with the right holster. Yet only costs around $325. Weighs 26 oz loaded to 13 rounds, but again, recoil is very manageable

[@chadly19]

It’s great FOR THE MONEY. But if you compare the build quality and tolerances and the trigger to a shield or a p365 or even a 43x, it’s not even close. The trigger mushy and the reset is poop.

[@pcpolice7937]

⁠@@chadly19Build quality and tolerances for the Sig P365 result in broken strikers, sear spring drag on magazines, striker drag on primers, defective sights and multiple recalls because they use customers for beta testing. The trigger is nothing to brag about either.

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

“I like this better than the Hellcat.” That about sums it up. No one of these top tier small 9s is best, except in the eyes (and hands) of the beholders.

[@BiggMo]

Perfect timing and thanks for sacrificing some ammo for our education

[@monsterk7603]

I was thinking it and then you said it. Mrs. Outlaw does have very impressive recoil control. Love your reviews!

[@bosnd9828]

Great review, I have larger hands and have a max 9 for daily/all the time carry, I love this pistol(personally). Never had a failure or stoppage/malfunction yet running primarily Bronze 9. It draws and goes to target easy for me, but I also run it often and sometimes daily more often than not. It just works for me, but I haven't spent too much time with the others , except the sig...still wanna try that

[@Alan-yd5pc]

PSA has it listed as their daily deal(6/4/23) for $270.

[@jakepschirrer9150]

More than 1 car a hour, "What is this, Grand Central Station?!" 😄 Great video, you two. Thanks.

[@gerardovega2453]

One for the algorithm! And Mrs Outlaw shoots pretty well! Now I know what to get for my girl

[@francescocapizzi3109]

I'd seriously think about a G43 or G43x for your girl.

[@mrshonestoutlaw]

Definitely don’t start her on this!!!!! Start her on a heavy 9mm then find a carry gun

[@cannonj12]

The optics ready part is big, in my opinion. Also, it direct mounts without plates, etc. on the Shield pattern. I haven't gotten to handle one, but if it feels good to you, as was said in the video, there are a number of reasons to pick the Max 9 up. Great video, as always.

[@mdees88]

Great video. Your wife deserves a lot more credit for the outstanding camera work. I had a LCP9s pro for 2 years, sold it to a friend, and bought a P365. Never new how snappy the LC9 was until I met up with my buddy and shot it a year after shooting the 365. It felt like it was trying to jump out of my hand, lol. Sounds like the max-9 is about the same....

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

Yea, the 365 doesn't seem bad to me, so I was surprised to hear him say the Shield shot so much softer.

[@frankborja25]

Another great review! The wife's input actually is pushing me to pick up that Ruger.

[@mikek4443]

I hope I enjoy it as much as your wife does, I ordered it on her recommendation, so thank you. Being your neighbor yo the north, this quickly became my go-to channel for honest reviews. Thank you for that.

[@nyceguy83]

I'm actually liking the Max 9 more than the Hellcat, and 365. Personal opinion.

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

The p365 is my all time favourite so I'd have to shoot it to know. I do like small guns though. I'll probably just end up with all of them.

[@JacksonWalter735]

I prefer the Hellcat (most capacity in smallest form factor out of all the microcompact 9mms), but the Max-9 sounds like a winner to me. It's the most affordable one, still tiny for conceal carry, comes optics ready, has a great trigger for conceal carry (haven't shot the Max-9 with ammo yet but I dried fired it many times when I saw it at my local Scheel's), and I love the fiber optic sights. The only downside would be the tool takedown (same with the LC9 series), but that's not really an issue because most people only disassemble their guns at home to clean.

[@nyceguy83]

I have pretty big hands, the shop I work at has a few so I picked up one. I've shot all the others. My personal opinion this one is my top micro compact 9. Then the shield plus, 365xl, then the Hellcat, which is my least favorite. Just my opinion, they're all good firearms.

[@nyceguy83]

@@runningbear6391 I have the others... so what's your point? Best thing about capitalism is we get to choose what we like and prefer. What works for me, may not for you. That shit you wrote is way to long bruh.

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@runningbear6391 Too cheap to buy one? Aside from the P365, it's less than a $50 difference between the Max-9, Hellcat, and Shield Plys (Jacksonville, FL area). Ruger has some crappy guns (Ruger Security 9 in my opinion), but the predecessor to the Max-9 (LC9, LC9S, EC9) are great and reliable. Even the crappy first Gen LC9 with the terrible double action trigger still functions today. I haven't heard many stories about those single stack Rugers catastrophically failing or being too cheap and breaking down since they purchase them.

[@803slimm7]

This is one of the BEST hand guns I ever own. And it feels SOOOOOOOOOOO good IWB carry. This is definitely a good buy.

[@philspicer]

I do like how the max 9 feels IWB. I have the max 9 pro and it carries as well as my ruger EC9s does. definitely a good Pistol to have in the aresnal.

[@derekp7269]

Ditto here. Large hands too. Perfect for me after adding Hogue grip.

[@chaff5]

What a time to be alive; so many great choices with 10+ rds in deep concealment style guns. Sig P365, SA Hellcat, S&W Shield+, Ruger Max-9... Now we just need an over priced HK in the mix.

[@robertreinsch5376]

Don’t forget the IWI Masada Slim and the Canik METE MC9

[@ndudley5442]

Love when your wife shoots and gives her opinion! I don’t always have my nails done like she does but I have small hands and I really appreciate her input.

[@alfonsorj70]

Glad to seee your wife shooting..it’s a great motivation tool to help me get my wife to the Range....good job..

[@slimdog1776]

Great review man! I’m not a big fan of the newer Ruger pistols so this was a very fair depiction of what the gun is capable of. I’ve Been watching your channel for a long while now and I can see that Mrs Outlaw is getting really good with her shooting skills. Great work gang!

[@RichBandza]

Love the vid. Keep up the great work 💯👌🏽

[@1Bowtieluvr]

I've never owned a bad ruger. Really like the unbiased opinion of your wife!

[@TomFoolery0077]

I like the, “thanks babe” in every video. It’s a cute touch.

[@Genesis23OPB]

the fact that your better half liked the gun despite you not liking it perfectly made your point. we need a ladies only video compairson of the smaller guns, maybie including some revolvers as some people hate them whereas others still love them and want nothing else.

[@eriqwezzel3147]

I like that you include your wife's opinion in your reviews, especially when it comes to the budget pistols. Very important that people have several well informed opinions prior to purchasing what could be their first firearm. Her opinion is especially important to those "normal" sized peoples watching. Good job !!

[@OldGweg-b6w]

I am here watching this video on black friday of 2023 because its out there for $299 and they SOLD OUT. I need something I dont care about to leave in my truck at all times and that deal seemed like the one. Maybe a blessing in disguise.

[@Alop777]

I've found that the bluing on Ruger slides tends to wear off easily. They do shoot though! 👍

[@mrshonestoutlaw]

It did indeed start to rub off immediately

[@RegularGuysOutdoors]

I finally pulled out the Shield Plus and Shield Plus 4 inch, took them to range and shot them. Wow, what awesome guns. They make me question my EDC and favorite pistol type of 25-plus years.

[@prepperoverwatch7965]

They have a Pro version without the safety, and the front sight is a fully functional night sight with Tritium.

[@DTO..]

: where i dwell the state laws push for "all registered platforms to have manual safety's.." alright then, that means, we won't be ordering the pro model...

[@francostacy7675]

Ive grown to like your reviews the best. I like your honesty based on how you ahoot the gun and not on how much you wanted to like the gun or even how much you didn't like the gun. I also especially like how you dont talk down about safeties. You can either like it or not and then train. I like either Da/sa guns or a striker with a safety. Most other gun tubers like to remind everyone over and over they dont like safeties in an attempt i feel is to persuade you to not buy pistols with safeties. Now if they review one with a safety, tell me how it works and its design and i dont need to hear wvery time how they dont carry with a safety. So you are my go to guy

[@usmcchet]

Watching you and your wife interact is 1/2 the fun of these reviews

[@cl3344]

I recently had a chance to shoot the p365, glock 43x, and the max9 I have to say for the price it holds it's own very well. I'd say for the price especially if you can find it for the low 4s or even high 3's I would tell anyone don't hesitate to invest in it.

[@matthewfransen9447]

not all of us are 6 plus with gigantic hands lol. I love the security 9. cant wait to get one of these.

[@danielboggan2479]

I’m 6’8 with large hands and live my security 9

[@1GunGurl]

Enjoyed this review. I actually carry the Smith and Wesson Shield and have since it hit the market many years ago. Love the Shield Plus and will pick on of them up. I’m also thinking of picked this one up too. I have the LC9S and shoot it extremely well and don’t find recoil to be an issue at all so I’m looking to sell or trade the LC9S to pick up the Max 9. I also have small hands so I think that is a factor and likely why your wife shot it pretty well.

[@johnryan4769]

I love Ruger, and in that same breath I'll say that the shield plus is where it's at for me.

[@RobertSmith-yd4mv]

Love Rugers.. the cold hammer forged barrell will probably out last the entire sig and hellcat alone.. great video though, enjoyed..

[@elijahbrooks8589]

Still loving mine. CT1550. 200 rounds of blazer so far and a box of critical duty. It’s a thin as my MK9 1/4” longer and taller without the red dot. Love it

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Ruger makes the Max-9 without the manual safety, it's called the Max-9 Pro. The sights are advertised by Ruger as tritium.

[@papatorr3669]

Ruger handguns fit my hands: Blackhawk, Redhawk, SR9, LCP, LCR, Ruger "Luger" 22's, 10/22, etc... And I've had good reliability from their pistols. But then, the Taurus PT111 and PT145 worked well for me too, the original double stack micro 9's and double stack mini 45's

[@carrow2250]

I added a hogue grip and used a toothpick to put white acrylic paint into the square notch on the rear sight. I shot best with it compared to my hellcat, LCP MAX, and S&W 380EZ. I have smaller hands so it fits perfectly, especially after adding the hogue grip. I really like the trigger on it, there’s less of a “wall” and has more of a semi-firm take up, which helps keep me on target. I was just at the range today with all these pistols and the Ruger MAX9 was the most accurate.

[@haleycapps1212]

I’m gonna have to agree with your wife on the recoil comparison with the hellcat. I love the way the 365 feels in my hands but it has the worst recoil in my opinion out of all the micro 9s which sucks because it’s also probably my favorite micro 9.

[@TheChamp789]

Flush-fit mag has a pinky extension, making it virtually identical to the Ruger EC9S with pinky extension. Gives you the room you need to get a good grip.

[@justinmcmillen8542]

First off, I like Ruger and have several Rugers in my collection. When Ruger and S&W recently released their versions of micro double stack 9mm's with the Max9 and Shield Plus, my eyebrows raised. I could see in photos on Rugers website that the Max9 frame was modeled after their Security 9, not a deal breaker, but the ergo's of the Security 9 are nothing to get excited about. Even though I've carried a Ruger LC9S for over 3 years, (I chose it over the original Shield mainly because I liked the trigger better) I almost instantly found myself leaning toward the Shield Plus. Better ergo's, finally a better trigger and 1 more round in the mag. That was enough to finally sway me to the Shield...albeit the 2nd evolution of the original. I have yet to shoot my Shield Plus, but can already tell it's just a bit better than the current competition. Great review as always.

[@EricPalmerBlog]

Thanks for sharing. Outstanding seeing two different shooter's view. Also how each person prefers different color on sights. Very informative.

[@USMC0332]

It's great that your lady is on your videos! Don't make her mad😁

[@andyhenderson441]

"Oh, ok cause I don't like jumpy guns.." Proceeds to kill it. Nice!

[@diptenkrom]

Ruger may not be Glock, S&W, or Sig, but they are good at what they do. I have not had any bad experiences with them on a functional level.(everyojne makes mistakes, and there are known issues with some product from any given mass production manufacturer) i tend to go to the "bang for buck" option in most cases and i think that the Max-9 is that for a reliable EDC, if the grip suits, which to me it does.

[@timmclean3016]

Not to get TOO nerdy... But green dots catch your eye better because they are in the center of the visible light spectrum. As you move out from green, you get closer to infrared or ultra violet where visible light trails off.

[@AFdrum91]

Was already leaning towards the shield plus over this... Outlaw just gave my money to Smith.

[@Dodger_Dawg_]

Shield's are ass get a Smith MP 2.0 performance center.... And go rent and shoot guns to see what suits you, Your preference might not be the same.

[@AFdrum91]

@@Dodger_Dawg_ I used to own a shield and loved it, so the extra capacity in the same frame makes it a no brainer for me. I have shot almost every small 9mm out there right now so I have enough experience to know what I like. Thanks for your constructive feedback.

[@vinhtran123]

Both me and the mrs purchase the Ruger Max 9 for EDC and CC. Freaking love it.

[@thepistolguy859]

Green catches everyones eye better than any other color it's how our eyes work. I have the Taurus gx4 and shield plus I'm thinking of getting this max 9 to add to the collection too.

[@Workingclasswarrior]

I thought I was gonna hate this gun when I first got it because of the trigger. I really like the grip and the fiber optic sight though. And it shot great for me out to around 30-40 yards. The trigger to me wasn’t as bad as it seemed it was gonna be once I was shooting it. I have heard the Galloway trigger is the way to go. With a better trigger will be a great gun especially for the money got it around 330 transfer and all. You can’t beat that. Hoping to see a review on the cz p10m soon!

[@JimE6243]

Thanks! Always appreciate that the better half gets to shoot also and we get a second opinion or second perspective. How does it compare to the cheap G3C? JimE

[@hugoovalle8734]

I just recently got the ruger max9 with the Crimson trace dot already came with the Gun and I am shooting between 50 to 70 yards and is reliable

[@intacticalblack]

Both of you shot the MAX-9 well, but Mrs. Honest shot it like a boss... it's definitely is a small FF, and Mrs. Honest was not letting the trigger reset completely, and then found her rhythm with the trigger reset. I have medium hands, and of course my wife dainty hands. She'd probably appreciate it better, but I might like it for BUG in an ankle holster. This has BUG written all over it... unlike the competition that are better suited as a primary pill slinger. Great videos as usual, thanks... Tube On!

[@TheGlockmaniac]

Have shot all 4 of the micro compacts. I view them as “get off me” guns as opposed to target guns. Of the 4, this is the only one where my natural grip doesn’t cause failure to lock open on the last round. Also allows for a full grip with pinky extension while still being very concealable. I’m sure I’ll end up with all 4 of them in my collection but the max 9 is my first.

[@themainmanchannel]

Love my shield plus, but I will love this Ruger problably too.

[@bobr7380]

Have to agree on his assessment of Ruger pistols. The triggers generally aren't great. They contain sharp edges on the slide and controls and they generally don't shoot as well as other guns that might be slightly more in price. BUT THEY ALSO ARE GENERALLY VERY DEPENDABLE. For less money one can buy a Taurus G2 and it's likely as dependable with a better trigger. The optics ready thing? Personally I could take it or leave it for a CCW. Basics carry the day.

[@bigbullet9224]

Your a beast brother you been putting out killer reviews the last 4ish years I been watching you