Ruger Security 9 unboxing and upgrades!

Here we're simply doing an unboxing of the Ruger Security 9. Not getting into deep detail or anything. Just showing my initial impression of the 9mm. More of my focus is adding on the upgrades that I got from gallowayprecision.com . This is a phenomenal option for the budget minded that want something like a glock 19 but don't wanna pay "glock" kind of money. Links included below:
Where I purchase my firearms: sportsmansguide.com
Firearm upgrades: gallowayprecision.com
Link to my keltec pf9 cleaning/disassembly and reassembly: • Keltec pf9 cleaning/re...

[@jeffchilds4226]

I love my Security 9, added the +2 to mine as well and also the Seneschal trigger from Galloway Precision, which I really recommend sir. By the way, I could be mistaken, but I believe you may have been my recruiter for the USNG back in '09 lol. Anyways, great vid sir, keep it up!

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Jeff Childs man thank you so much brother! I appreciate the positive feedback! I can assure I wasn’t your recruiter lol. If you’ve subscribed, I greatly appreciate that as well. Don’t forget to hit the bell icon to be notified of future vids. I’ll be definitely checking out that trigger for sure! I’ll be honest, I love the trigger that comes with it! The pull is ok and the reset is over par for the price point. If you say the GP trigger is better, I’ll check it out and do a review. Thanks again

[@MrVonkliest]

Does the trigger really actually help the trigger feel? I was looking at it and it kinda seems like it might have been slightly...gimmicky? I mean, it's the only trigger out there for it but is it worth it?

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Charles Edge I checked it out..the price wasn’t much to gamble with..wanna say around $30 or so? Still thinking about it. I honestly love the trigger it has.

[@MarkCosens]

I just ordered that trigger and the 20lb stainless steel guide rod from Galloway. Looking forward to install them and try them out. I really like this gun. I put the HiViz sights on it a few weeks ago.

[@saltyp7573]

@@MrVonkliest i like the senchal trigger from galloway. Seems to have a shorter pull than the stock trigger. Have almost 1K rounds through the pistol with senchal trigger.

[@blacksheep3]

Had mine for about 3 years, 1700+ rounds. Have never had any issues with stock parts, no failures. Still looks about like it did when I bought it new. Don't see much point in changing out parts when there's nothing wrong with what I have. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Well good for ya brotha. I wanted a cpl extra rounds and a stainless steel guide rod as opposed to the plastic one. I’ve had mine for years now also. However old this video is plus a few months I suppose

[@antidulvian666]

Galloway Precision is phenomenal. I ran into a situation where my Package was delivered to the wrong address. The postal Carrier was able to recover it but parts were missing. I emailed Galloway Precision and Janette didn't hesitate to send me what was missing from my order. Outstanding customer service experience.

[@twe_music]

Thanks For Showin Me How To Pull Apart My Ruger 💪 😎

[@jmac3693]

You should always keep your box, especially if you ever plan on selling or trading. Shops seem to care about that a lot. Even the cardboard boxes.

[@kenashe7486]

I just installed my magazine extensions from Galloway. I love them. I installed on both magazines! I'm excited ! Thanks for the good review!

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Aye that’s awesome! You’re welcome

[@jerrystark6766]

I love my Security 9, too, which has the same upgrades. It is an excellent firearm, especially considering the price.For a smaller concealed carry option, I use the Ruger EC9S with extended-grip magazines. Also a very nice firearm. Thanks for the video.👍👍

[@walther9161]

I love mine and can’t wait to do some ad-one. Not a carry gun really but a range gun... lots of fun to shoot.

[@elche1976]

A range gun. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Any gun you're using at the range, is practice for everyday use, right? Or only pretty guns are suitable for EDC?

[@tylerblack7109]

You’re gonna love the security. I’ve had mine for about 6 months so far.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Tyler Black love it so far man! Thanks for checking out the vid! Consider hitting that subscribe button. I’m working on better content lol..just getting started.

[@Redmist-se7ld]

I have the ruger security 9 compact Davidson’s exclusive FDE with the 10 round and 15 round magazine and love it

[@larrylinn1221]

Very helpful comment because I been looking at the Compact. I have the Ruger Security 380 and they are the same size.

[@obxguy1]

Love the glass filled nylon that Ruger uses for its frames!

[@toddm9501]

Great gun. Shot it last weekend. Good grip and balance.

[@stacywilliams1710]

I Love my Security 9. Enjoy Sir

[@dirkcrisman7841]

I love mi Security 9 as well. Had it around 1 1/2 years, hundreds of rounds through it with very few issues. No upgrades yet but looking into them. I have seen another trigger on other videos and our FB discussions as well.

[@Sam-gh6ti]

6:12 I got spooked there, great video! Just turned 21 about a month ago and a week ago picked up a Sec.9, very nice for the price

[@tacticalbartender3057]

N A lol..yes great gun at it’s price point. Been my main carry since this. Love it.

[@jmac3693]

Sucks that you had to wait till you were 21!

[@elche1976]

@ N A for the price? It's very nice, period.

[@mattmillilord5603]

Same. Oh yeah yeah

[@williamdinwiddie62]

I love my security 9. When I first got it I found the ridge they have around the magazine release a bit sharp. I took a small file and tapered the top edges to take off that edge.

[@rhbowhunter]

Love my security 9 I have 600 rounds through it not one issue. Love it.

[@Baltamore.the.chosen.]

I love my compact put about 300 dollars of upgrades on mine she a beauty good thing about my compact is that I can use 17 round clip from regular size..!!

[@Mr_3T]

What types of upgrades and where did you get them?

[@outlawgt3045]

The Ruger is basically a Glock 19 Gen 5.. I have both.. Somethings are better on the Glock, others are better on Ruger.. I love that sight hole to see chambered rounds on the Ruger.. Wish my Glock had it.. I wish the Security 9 had a higher quality finish on the slide.. Both are 5 star handguns.. Security 9 was my first handgun.. Size, weight, looks are pretty close..

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Outlaw GT I agree 100%..somethings are better, depending on which one ya go with. Ruger security 9, IMO, certainly works for the budget minded that wants a glock! Put about 250 rounds down and it’s amazing

[@outlawgt3045]

Tactical Bartender Better all metal mags on the Ruger too.. I personally think the Ruger is better then the Springfields and S&Ws.. The only thing that separates them is the finish on the slide.. I like Glocks so therefore I like the Security 9mm.. They just came out with a baby Security 9mm.. Its a 10 rounder.. That might be my next gun.. Its more of a pocket pistol which I need..

[@dionmccall8686]

You Are Right About Finish on Slide I Agree Totally 👍

[@dionmccall8686]

I own 1 As well

[@jmac3693]

I'm definitely going to pick this stuff up. I got the security 9 compact recently.

[@paulcarlin5181]

I have been looking into that. Thoughts on the compact?

[@jmac3693]

@@paulcarlin5181 I really like it. I have zero complaints.

[@raymonddunn665]

You should get the short stroke trigger Galloway offers for that pistol...I did and totally worth it.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Raymond Dunn somebody actually told me about that a few days ago, somewhere on this thread, and I’m certainly gonna get it ASAP! Thanks for the reminder cause I forgot lol

[@CARNAGE-tc3yq]

I got one went to the range for my first time and did 90 percent center mass

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Oh I bet. It’s so accurate!

[@kimmorrison9169]

my son bought a new one when they first came out for like $300 out the door. I wasn’t expecting much but was pretty impressed with it after shootin it. My pistols are all much more expensive that the Sec 9 BTW.

[@postersm7141]

I would not be using my magazine as a tool to pull out the takedown pin. You can literally use anything else

[@elche1976]

Yet it works fine. Ruger states that they designed it for that and I've done it for two years with no issues.

[@flynt1977]

If you use the tip of a pen on the reverse side of the take down pin it works as well when the slide is pulled back slightly.

[@corystephens821]

great review. you can actually purchase a 17 round mag online. this is a good firearm.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Appreciate it bud! Yea it’s actually one of my favs..very versatile

[@user-tq8sr3ux2c]

The security 9 is fire especially with a 32 round mag attached

[@tacticalbartender3057]

MTC yes it is. I have one of those also

[@user-tq8sr3ux2c]

Tactical Bartender most people are unaware there’s a clip for it... does yours shoot well with no jams?

[@arcyswopes9633]

Where you get 32 round mag??????

[@user-tq8sr3ux2c]

arcy swopes budsgunshop

[@arcyswopes9633]

@@user-tq8sr3ux2c thanks

[@settleschris1965]

Love this gun. Put Hi-Viz sights on and Talons, you're good to roll.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

chris settles I got some traction grips for my pf9 (vid uploaded the other day) and thought about getting some talon ones for this security..but I love the grip as is! So comfortable. Love it more than my old Glock 19 and shoots very well! Love the trigger more also!

[@settleschris1965]

@@tacticalbartender3057 I have three and can tell you that the gray frame for some reason has a better grip than the fde,which has a better grip than the black.

[@sojannedos]

Great video! Find any options for interchangeable magazines for the security 9?

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Sojan Nedos I have not my friend.

[@jpdaddy678]

Will the mag extension make a 10 into a 12 rounder?

[@jmac3693]

It's a year later, how is that guide rod doing? Still awesome?

[@walther9161]

Good video!!!

[@corystephens821]

it has a forward assist as well

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Forward assist? What do ya mean?

[@corystephens821]

@@tacticalbartender3057 if you put the mag in hard enough it will chamber in a round on it's own

[@corystephens821]

When the slide is open. Theirs a video on it

[@4WDrvlogs]

It says in small print on the left side of the gun that it will fire without a clip

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Without a clip? What’s that in reference to? I don’t remember what I addressed in this video. You can put the “@“ sign followed by the time stamp on the video you’re referring to. Like @3:12

[@jeffgoldblum2336]

I gotta get those upgrades

[@mr.smiley4263]

Did changing the guide rod make it more difficult to eject the round due to a tighter spring? @13:06

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Mr.smiley 426 no, no failures at all. I was just being camera shy. I never dealt with this particular firearm before, this one needs to be pulled kinda hard and the round ejects into the air. I was doing it to gently.

[@jfweimar]

by adding the magazine extension, does this take away from the length of time before the mag goes bad?

[@tacticalbartender3057]

I can only speak from experience with mine and it’s still used in my firearm and used at the shooting range Almost 4 years later

[@catdog6949]

I want to say I loved the video, and was thurly entertained! Now I know what "Homer Simpson " would look like doing the upgrades......"DOH"

[@geezee8710]

I'm pretty new to this. I went to the website you mentioned for the stainless steel guide rod instead of the polymer one that comes wth it. What spring rate did you choose? I'm not sure what the rate is for the stock one so don't know which one is comparable.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

GeeZee honestly I don’t recall having to choose a spring rate. They only had one option for a stainless steel guide rod.

[@tylaw6173]

Is it safe to carry with one in the chamber and the manual safety off?

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Yea, I’d say so. Of course that also depends on your comfortability and a good holster as well. You definitely don’t wanna be in a position where you need to use your firearm and it’s not ready. Bad guys aren’t gonna wait for you to rack a round. Practice practice practice. Can’t say that enough

[@tylaw6173]

​@@tacticalbartender3057 thanks for the reply I'll definitely get a good holster and keep the safety off, I already have good trigger finger discipline

[@storm3380]

is the grip thinner than the glock 19? please respond. thank you.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Slightly, not by much

[@storm3380]

@@tacticalbartender3057 ok, thanks man.

[@CEEO20357]

forgot to say theres a screw on the mag extension to keep it locked on .....did it fall off on you

[@tacticalbartender3057]

ceeo20357 yeah I seen that when I got it, but didn’t see a screw! Guess it fell somewhere. It’s gotta be the tiniest screw ever. It did click into place pretty well though and I haven’t had an issue running it.

[@flamerider95]

Thank you.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Flame Rider no worries bud. Thanks for subbing 🙏

[@flamerider95]

I bought the wife this Security 9 and we're are on our way to pick up. Paper work. Had some ? Looked you up..Yah !

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Flame Rider they’re coming out with the baby security 9 pretty soon also! It’ll be a 10 rounder

[@flamerider95]

Cool, thanks

[@T-Man_865]

I just got one but mine only came with 2 10round mags...the lock and a mag extension

[@dallasmcfadden]

TM Reeves is it the compact version?

[@T-Man_865]

@@dallasmcfadden guess the size of the one in the video. I saw two sizes. The other one was larger. My ring ind middle finger fit perfect on the grip with my little finger under bottom of grip

[@T-Man_865]

@@dallasmcfadden i came with what i guess is an extension for the mag

[@jonsauceda4219]

Where do you buy your upgrades from?

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Jon Sauceda those I got from Gallowayprecision.com

[@bobroe7521]

Good vid thanks

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Bob Roe no problem..thank you so much for watching and consider subscribing please! TIA

[@frankbush5701]

Who can recommend a good holster for security.

[@christopherwg4236]

Was it the 20 pound guide rod spring?

[@evaneason6906]

Looks like the package says 17lbs

[@flynt1977]

I have the 20lbs one. Seemed a bit much for 9mm but after 400rds no problems

[@brucesantacory1390]

Love my security 9 as well just be careful with the 2 plus upgrade......i live in NH and My state, Vt to the west and Me to the east ALL have Constitutional Carry , but Vermont has a 15 round Max, so when i go to vermont i either have all 15 in the magazine and empty chamber or 14 in the mag and 1 in the pipe

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Bruce NHBeachBiker I’m in Texas..I’m fine down here. Besides, when you check out from a reputable site, they won’t ship to you usually if it’s not legal in your state.

[@eragonunderhill5545]

do they all autoforward?

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Eragon Underhill they do if you kinda slam the mag in and it’s locked back

[@eragonunderhill5545]

Tactical Bartender I’ve heard people say that it’s a defect and to send them back to ruger if that happens, however is sounds like you have to be a little deliberate and honestly it seems more like a feature to me.

[@flynt1977]

​@@eragonunderhill5545It's definitely a feature. There are a few other pistols including this feature. It's to get you back in the fight faster.

[@settleschris1965]

Lock the slide back for 24 hrs and that will loosen the spring.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

chris settles great tip! So lock it back and keep it locked back for 24hrs? Makes sense..I will. Thanks! Consider subscribing for future vids and hitting test bell icon 🔔. Just getting started and plan on getting better and better with videos

[@settleschris1965]

New subscriber

[@david95735]

Does anyone know if the mag release is reversable for lefties

[@tacticalbartender3057]

David Erwin I’m a lefty and it is not.

[@flynt1977]

Nope. Mags can possibly be modified by a gunsmith to make it happen

[@jayreisfanpage9858]

Is there a level 3 holster for this.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Jay reis Fan page they do make retention holsters for this pistol, yes.

[@joshuasmidt8595]

why is it wet....

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Iready 1825 why is what wet?

[@jwhawk357]

A round in the chamber with the safety off is not good when flipping the gun around to review it.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

jwhawk357 thanks for the info..woulda never known. Glad that trigger didn’t pull itself lol. It was pointed in a safe direction the whole time and finger not around the trigger. Thanks again for the useful info.

[@CjGrigsby]

It's single stack not double

[@tacticalbartender3057]

The ruger security 9? No, it’s a 15rd double stack magazine. I know cause I own it.

[@CjGrigsby]

@@tacticalbartender3057 isn't Double stack one next the the other not on top and I own one yo since it cam out in 2017

[@tacticalbartender3057]

@@CjGrigsby yes, they “double stack” next to each other kind of at the corner. Single stack is literally one on top of the other. If you have a ruger security 9 and it’s a single stack, you don’t own a security 9.

[@flynt1977]

Single stack are the thinner magazines. Each round is directly over the next. Double are stacked off to the side of each other.

[@begood82]

yep...MAGA buy Ruger or S & W MP

[@JASmith-oy8db]

So do non-maga..

[@kingseanmo]

15:14

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Lol, I don’t remember wtf that was about 😂

[@michaelemerson7646]

You're playing with a loaded firearm with the safety off.

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Lol, no I’m not 🥴😂

[@tomcochran9788]

Hope you keep your day job because this stinks

[@tacticalbartender3057]

Tom Cochran thank you for your feedback. Any specific things you believe I should work on? I’m new to this..thanks again.

[@neustif]

Play nice Tom

[@QurikOfficial]

It was long but not bad!

[@timlehnen3226]

Tom is a dick

[@flynt1977]

That Tom guy is such a a jerk 😂