Ruger Security 9- Removing The Take Down Pin Without Damaging The Slide

[@therifleman5611]

I bought the Ruger Security 9 back in June of 2020 and after 1200 rounds I have only had one fail and it was the ammo and put another 100 rounds through it after that and had no more problems. And very easy to take apart and clean. Any gun will misfire if the ammo is not manufactured correctly. The Ruger Security 9 is the best 9 mm I have ever owned.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Thank you for sharing your experience with this pistol. Safe shoot'n

[@bxcongero1]

If you look at the tip of the mag, it's the exact shape of space where the take-down pin is, even with a full mag it works no problem. I noticed that as soon as I opened the box after purchasing it back in January.

[@Christophersanchez1326]

That how Ruger made this pistol and mags for that purpose right!?

[@elche1976]

@@Christophersanchez1326 yes... And people still complain and tell others not to do it.

[@Christophersanchez1326]

@@elche1976 🥺 it will scratch the gun, BS.. 😜

[@elche1976]

@@Christophersanchez1326 I know, right? I've been using it since I've had my gun.... No scratches. I guess careless people would scratch it with anything, though.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Thanks for the heads up 👍🏻

[@jodownhour11]

My husband used 6-pound fishing line made into a loop, grabbed the pin and pulled it out that way. No marring!

[@lazisawsome413]

Gonna use some floss lol

[@chillios2222]

Nice

[@christopherwg4236]

Slick!

[@ArmedNDangerous]

I scratched the hell out of mine, that’s exactly what I did with the screw driver like a idiot!! And I never thought about using a empty brass casing either... Anyway, I just picked mine up last Friday haven’t fired it yet but I will be soon. Great video my friend sad I scratched the hell out my new gun but it’ll be fine

[@tagg946]

i use a plastic soda bottle cap. works well. i have the compact, its a nice carry gun.

[@davidrogers182]

You can also slide rack back and use ball point pin from other side to remove pin. No marring whatsoever. Just line up and push.

[@mcleod55]

That's the way I do it too. A cheap Bic Pen works great.

[@keithwyrick8906]

Thanks for the disassembly tip, worked great! Straight and to the point, great video!

[@LagunaPadre361]

I use a guitar pick since they're always in arms reach or in my pocket :)

[@mmclaurin8035]

No one gives a shit that you play guitar.

[@johnh9507]

@@mmclaurin8035 if he plays like randy rhoads then i care

[@basementjesus]

@@mmclaurin8035 i care that i can do it w a guitar pick as a fellow man in the craft babygirl.

[@nickea974]

Thank u for this watched a couple other vids and they didn't show much detail

[@rickpallerino6310]

Ur right i bought that tool from ruger its brass with a punch & brush love my sec-9

[@Thx1138sober]

Also, you can use a ballpoint pen from the other side, July17 2020, just got one today at Rural King for $299.

[@michaelgraham8788]

Some people may not know that the Ruger Security 9 is a right handed gun...

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

And that is why us southpaws have to adapt to and overcome A LOT of things in a right handed person's world.

[@martinwall7297]

YES FOLKS BUY AMERICAN

[@colonialrebel9964]

I watched many people review this pistol and I cannot believe that this is one of the major complaints about it. Its really not hard to figure out. Plus who cares if gets scratched? Its a tool...

[@scottwilsonusnretired8122]

I use my guitar pick to take the takedown pin out. Not even an issue. Mine eats all brass ammo. Stay away from aluminum casings

[@elblancobasura]

The slide locking back on its own happened to Justinopinion during his review of this gun as well.

[@Darth_Biscuitz]

Fellow Lefty here what's the best way to manipulate the safety

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

I swing my thumb over to the left side of the slide and sweep the safety down and off then swing my thumb back over to the right side of the slide and vice versa to activate it again. I personally will just leave the safety off all of the time.

[@CwellASMR]

Damn I would have never thought of that cool

[@AFallenSk8er]

If u look at the opposite side of the pin you can use a pen to just push it out as well

[@SideShowKidd]

Very helpful.

[@kopingkiller]

I use the brass tool in cleaning kit. Or sometimes a bullet casing.

[@tylaw6173]

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

[@kr639]

Ruger set up the empty magazine to remove the pin. Quick and easy! When you look at the top of the magazine you'll see.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

I will do that, thanks.

[@barefootbob1269]

Although it will work we did not design it to be used as a disassembly tool. Read our manual it clearly outlines disassembly and cleaning procedures.

[@SuperSaltydog77]

bob: Agreed, if Ruger designed the magazine to be used as a takedown tool the manual would have specified it, instead the showed a screwdriver being used.

[@bowl1820]

Just to note, That wasn't a screwdriver they showed in the manual taking out the pin. It was a armorer’s tool in the picture it's non-marring. Here's a picture of one: www.brownells.com/userdocs/products/p_100003708_1.jpg

[@dont4143]

There are some auto plastic tools used in removing car interiors you can get at Wally World cheap that work better than marring brass casings.

[@LarryOralls]

Much easier to push pin out from back side with a pen. Then you can pull it out with your fingers. No marks....

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

10-4. I will try that as well.

[@davestarks5853]

That is what I do.

[@birdman6499]

Good tip.

[@jayallan7885]

I Paid $289....no tax free shipping....I Got A Deal!

[@steverugerguy9606]

where?

[@jayallan7885]

steve rugerguy whittakerguns.com in Owensboro, KY.....Price today (9.5.2018) is $299

[@steverugerguy9606]

@@jayallan7885 ok,thanx

[@jayallan7885]

good people...Eric is right there on the return email if you have questions.....and this weapon is sweet. only thing I would change is to make the handgrip about 1" longer.....they make a mag extender to take care of that though......I hope you enjoy it. Jay

[@romperstomper9375]

I bought two yesterday paid 400 together

[@jpdaddy678]

Nice..I do the exact same thing with my lcp222lr using a 22 case

[@reglarcatG---2178]

Thanks for the tip, this is the one issue people complain about, don't see how it's a big deal?

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Thank you.

[@jmsmaxwell]

I have an old Nylon adjustment tool that works fantastic for this purpose. Didn't like the screwdriver idea as i didn't want to mar the surface of the weapon.

[@car5car5]

Paid 240 for Taurus G3, never had a problem.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

I hear that they are good pistols for the money.

[@fireryder6]

My thumb nail worked perfectly fine

[@jamescrispino5273]

Is saving $50 worth watching all of the mom and pop gun shops go away? I don’t think so. I always buy local when possible.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

It is when back in the day that extra $50 could buy A LOT of 9mm ammo.

[@threedeadkings9810]

Anyone else have a problem with the slide release not releasing ?

[@mattlove2110]

It's not a slide release. It's a slide lock.

[@threedeadkings9810]

@@mattlove2110 a year old post

[@strangestuff3776]

Thumbnail works pretty good too

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Dang, you must have some though thumb nails. :)

[@davidrogers182]

Moreover CABELAS price matches competition, I got gun for 279.00

[@chillios2222]

Who has for 279, I want the match. Gotta show them an ad?

[@jonathanspeers7426]

Where are y'all getting a 15 round mag? Mine came with two 10 round mags.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

California versions lol. Ruger, gunbuyer, GunBroker, cheaper than dirt, etc.

[@pointlifediggers8831]

299.99 at academy sports just bought 2 of them today

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Sweet!

[@DougMcDave]

They run for full MSRP, online because of high demand and the state of the world, today. Oh well, got one.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Yeah, not a good time for deals.

[@jimmyavery867]

What the best ammo to use with it

[@terrywbreedlove]

Just paid $399 for mine but I live 1 1/2 hours from the nearest gun store outside of my town. So saving the driving time plus gas was a no brainier. Besides who knows what they would be asking up there themselves.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

Didn't you have to drive anyway lol. Or do you know somebody or have an FFL.

[@terrywbreedlove]

@@salty_terminal_civilian5374 I drove 4 miles round trip instead of 400 :) . Small town but our one grocery store sells ammo. I bought the Pistol from our home supply store. Just a small privately owned place.

[@salty_terminal_civilian5374]

@@terrywbreedlove I see, it was just a bit intriguing lol. I recently got this and love it so far. Congrats to you for saving time and money and getting a badass little pistol.

[@terrywbreedlove]

@@salty_terminal_civilian5374 I did end up buying another pistol. A Ruger MK 4 Target 22LR from that store way out of town. I was up there with my dad picking up some of his supplies and just off hand asked them if they had one. I couldn’t find them anywhere for about a year and just gave up looking. Well surprise surprise they did have one. So I bought it on the spot.

[@larrybeavens7580]

I’ve never understood why people have so much trouble with that pin. I have the Security 380, and the pin on mine pops out easily with just my fingernail. From the day I bought it that’s all I’ve ever used to remove the pin.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Some people keep theirs well trimmed.

[@rodolfoflorentino1100]

I like the gun but I cant find a dealer selling Security 9 in the Phillipines.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

They are hard to find here as well.

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

Just push the take down pin out from the other side. Way easier.

[@1800Tom94]

I was waiting for someone to say that lol, use a pen its a breeze

[@crankybuzzard6867]

Great shooter!

[@dyers1210]

Ty...but next time dont wait 2 minutes 45 sec ...just do it

[@Ezq95]

I had no choice than to pay $409. Plus tax . because the Covid19 I couldn't find a gun so I ordered my thru Tampa Guns & Arms Co. It was marked up to $ 409. Out the door $451. 23 days to get it due to the Distributor Men power short handed. I know I over payed for the this Security 9, but everyone are too. The high demand and short inventory bright the prices sky high.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

That sucks. Im more upset about having to wait that long! Good luck.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

Does anybody try (@ 2:35) to polish that pin and its hole til it's mirror smooth? Then oil it and you oughta be able to push it out with your thumb.

[@GrouchyGrue]

its held in by a spring, not by friction

[@daffydill5807]

I got it for $319 at my local gun shop

[@darrellblake799]

I was lucky mine was $320 cash only out the door at local gun show.

[@cajunrider7101]

I paid $267. with tax on sale. I think it was mis-maked.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

I have seen some pretty good deals for this pistol after I purchased mine. Bad for me, lucky for you. Safe shoot'n.

[@ucenic1]

You don't have to pull the trigger?

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Nope. Just pull the pin and slide the slide off.

[@antidulvian666]

This is one of the advertised features no trigger pull or tools required

[@antidulvian666]

Just push the pin from the other side.

[@t-bfr45-70]

Idk I think I'd I have less issue marring my security 9 then damage a 45-70 case I only have a few hundred of them and they only are good for like 40 reloads.

[@smokestakz]

Just fyi....the take down pin isn't in there tight....you can get it out with your thumb nail. No need to use a screw driver or spent case....just pop it out with your thumb nail.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

I keep my thumb nails trimmed.

[@coleoshtamebaghe3606]

Push it out from the other side. Use a small punch or pin. Easier than pulling it out.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

True but if you are in a situation where you dont have a pin than an empty brass casing will work.

[@coleoshtamebaghe3606]

@@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike Anything small enough to punch it out would work, and there's a lot less chance of marring the gun. Unless you're cleaning it at the range and have zero tools, there's better options.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

You do it your way and I'll do it my way.

[@mattlove2110]

It's a good idea to know various methods no matter the task, thank you everybody.

[@Christophersanchez1326]

Haha I've done this with just the clip on a video. It works just as well. 😁

[@jeffjeter6740]

He paid $280 he said

[@jeffjeter6740]

Don’t understand why some try to out do the rest of us 🤔

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

WTF?

[@tonypetoscia1481]

Academy 299.00

[@themightymikeshow1992]

Use the mag tip my man

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

I dont want to pry anything with my magazine when I have plenty of spent brass.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

my man.....

[@alanwhitsitt5196]

Have the SCCY. Got it for wife. I don't like it. Too long of trigger, too long on reset. Plus, I hate that breakdown pin... it's easy, but just not my favorite way to break it down...

[@cuda4094]

Lol. My CZ 52 has takedown levers. Why would Ruger make something like that that's horrible

[@cuda4094]

I'd pay a hundred and eighty bucks final offer.lol

[@cuda4094]

@I love pistol's Well if you count buying one from a drug dealer.lol. jk

[@cuda4094]

@I love pistol's And you sound like you're five.lol

[@wl6279]

yeah mine will have the laser on it )

[@domsugar9160]

It happens did it to me and other ppl on youtube ur thumb hits it trust me

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Im left handed, it cant be my thumb since it's on the opposite side of the pistol. If I was right handed than I would agree with you.

[@domsugar9160]

stewie6096 anouther finger maybe

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

Im gripping the pistol now, the only thing that I see that would possibly rub up against my hand would be the safety and that's a far cry from happening. There is no way my left trigger finger could touch the slide lock. Im wondering if a bullet in the mag is actually catching and tripping the little internal lever that draws the slide lock up, like the mag plate does when the mag is empty. ???

[@domsugar9160]

stewie6096 ya the safty turns on sometimes u might not think it is but trust me some how when u shooting a finger hits the safty and it locks the slide it happens to me and other ppl dont worry the gun is flawless

[@coleoshtamebaghe3606]

stewie6096 I'm left handed, and it's locked back on me when I use Winchester White Box.

[@adrianotero7963]

Not knocking the pistol.....but i dont care for pistols that need a tool of some sort to take down the pistol......when there are so many out there with a simple lever....

[@markedman3990]

Most people that own a gun, also carry a pocket knife. That will do the job in a pinch. How many times do you remove the slide? It's not a big problem.

[@cuda4094]

I think the Taurus th9 is way better than that Ruger

[@cuda4094]

@I love pistol's As far as I can tell I haven't had any problems with my Taurus pistols. Knock on wood. I bought a pt940 from a pawn shop used. The only issue I had was the sights were worn out or someone messed with the sights. Customer service didn't give me any problems. Just sent me two free sights. Also ordered another aftermarket Barrel from them no questions asked really easy.

[@cuda4094]

Junk

[@otunca]

TP9 much better then this junk

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

I havent shot a TP9, I do hear a lot of good stuff about them though.

[@INeverMetAGunIDidntLike]

And that is why I personally will not own one.

[@davidb8831]

stewie6096 Thank you, please tell others as well. Don’t buy Canik don’t support terrorism.