Ruger security 9 safety stuck

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If I shift my grip to where I can reach it, my trigger finger is now in position to tilt the muzzle left when I press the trigger. Using to hands to draw and release the safety is only barely better than having to rack the slide. My goal is to be able to draw, release the safety, acquire the target, and fire, and to make it seem like a single, fluid motion. I carry a security 9 on occasions I really dont have problem with the manual safety but better to carry with safety off like a striker fire first pull is hard which acts as a safety. I know the security 9 is not a striker fire it actually has a hammer but it is quite safe with manual safety off.

Ruger security 9 safety stuck

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I cocked the bolt again, flipped the safety up to "safe" and pressed trigger to ensure it would not fire. I now am unable to return the pistol's safety to the fire position. It feels like it's caught on something. The pistol is stock except for the installation of a TK hammer bushing, Ruger grip panels, HI VIZ sights, and a quick polish job with a dremel and mini buffing wheel attachment. It has around 2K rounds through it. With the upper off, the safety moves freely up and down with no binding or problems. Engaging the safety is something I almost never do - as when the gun is not being fired, range rules stipulate that the chamber must be open with a chamber flag visibly placed in the firearm. Before I start manhandling the pistol, I thought I'd turn to the board for help. Anyone have any ideas? Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. The safety is running into some clearance issues with the "rivet looking object" on the mainspring housing see red arrow below.

I have to dramatically shift my grip to reach the button with my thumb, which is the case with all left-side-only mag releases. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

It's quite a compact and lightweight hammer-fired pistol designed to be an inexpensive option for self-defense and concealed carry. This pistol with a single-action SA trigger relies on the use of the famous 9mm Luger cartridge. As the Security-9 is a mid-sized handgun, it means it's equally suitable for both open as well as concealed carry. Each machine has its own problems and the same is with guns. One of the most occurring problems with the Ruger Security 9 are related to its slide.

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Found another thread on here that was inconclusive just seeing if anyone has some advice on how to fix this. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions.

Ruger security 9 safety stuck

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. While dry firing a bit, I noticed that the safety clicked off easily -- as it should -- but was very stiff going back on. But OK, I did it. Cleaned it up using some Q-tips and a little cleaner Frog Lube , and reassembled it. At first, the safety problem was similar: easy off, but very stiff going back on again. I kept working it while wearing a leather glove on my left hand for a bit more leverage.

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March 2. But I may call Ruger first. I have never had any problems with the safety. Top Contributors this Month View All. In any case, I'll probably post one more update in this thread once I get it. After I heard the "gritty" sounds, I took it back down and looked closely under a bright LED studio light with a magnifying glass, thinking I might see some So glad we don't have them here. You can also find the recoil springs not being smooth as you load the mag, which can cause feeding issues. I actually began to think, "Maybe I just need to ask for a refund and consider a different handgun. If not, he won't probably because he can't sell a repaired pistol as "new" even though mine was never fired , only used, so he'll lose money.

I recently had the chance to test out the Ruger Security 9; while using it in various conditions, I did notice a few issues that could need some attention.

Ruger is a good company I think. Deals Forum. But for now, I'll just be patient and see how it turns out. The rest can be fixed by replacing the problematic parts, which is the thing the Ruger company is willing to do for you. While it's very annoying to have to deal with a problem on a brand new gun, Ruger has great customer service and will make you happy with the purchase. Thanks, RocketPak. In any case, it's unlikely that he's going to know by tomorrow when I'm there, so That little area where the safety is housed is pretty closed up, and of course, I'm not capable of going in there. He offered to mail me a label, but said the easiest route given my transportation issues and no FedX in this small town would be to just take it back to the dealer and let him send it back to Ruger. But OK, I did it. I LOVE my subcompact! I hope Ruger CS comes through for you Second, I have no car, and there is no FedX place in this little town.