{"id":199272,"date":"2024-06-23T13:59:56","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T18:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=199272"},"modified":"2024-06-25T16:50:33","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T21:50:33","slug":"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\/","title":{"rendered":"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M1-1024x725.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M1-1024x725.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M1-400x283.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M1-150x106.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M1-768x544.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M1-1536x1088.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M1.jpeg 1932w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Optic mounted and 12+1 capacity: Ruger\u2019s MAX-9 mated with Ruger&#8217;s own red dot optic is a solid self-defense choice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time:  <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">9<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many new and updated handguns on the market, a first-rate pistol can receive a media blurb or two and then disappear from the larger discussion. One such pistol? The <a href=\"https:\/\/ruger.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">Ruger<\/a> MAX-9, Model# 3515, sold with a Ruger<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;ReadyDot\u2122 Micro Reflex Sight already mounted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/max-capacity-max-function-ruger-max-9\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">original MAX-9<\/a> was introduced a few years ago and became a popular carry choice. This new model launched in April 2023, and for whatever reason didn\u2019t make much of an impact in the concealed carry and self-defense communities. Which is unfortunate. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-carry-sized-and-ready\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\" data-level=\"2\">Carry Sized and Ready<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-big-red\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\" data-level=\"2\">Big Red<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-functional-vs-precise\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\" data-level=\"2\">Functional vs. Precise<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-range-ammo-for-the-max-9\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\" data-level=\"2\">Range Ammo For The MAX-9<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-getting-defensive-with-the-max-9\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\" data-level=\"2\">Getting Defensive With The MAX-9<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-solid-features\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\" data-level=\"2\">Solid Features<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-specs-nbsp-ruger-max-9-w-readydot\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\" data-level=\"2\">SPECS:\u00a0Ruger MAX-9 w\/ReadyDot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, I ran this version of the MAX-9 and was impressed with the accuracy and functionality of this compact 9MM semi-automatic. The <a href=\"https:\/\/shopruger.com\/Ruger-ReadyDot-Optic\/productinfo\/90742\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">ReadyDot<\/a> also performed very well. Anyone in search of a concealed carry or home defense pistol who wants to red dot already in place should take a long look at this MAX-9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carry-sized-and-ready\">Carry Sized and Ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The MAX-9 pistol I was sent for evaluation came with two magazines, which is standard, a 10+1 and a &nbsp;12+1 steel magazine. Both load easily by hand.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"842\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M2-1024x842.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M2-1024x842.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M2-365x300.jpg 365w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M2-150x123.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M2-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M2-1536x1263.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M2-2048x1684.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The MAX-9 also features a reversable mag release, slide serrations and a manual safety.<br \/>&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The MAX-9 sported a 3.2-inch alloy steel barrel and came it at just six-inches in overall length. Weight without a magazine was just 18 ounces. All in all, a handy pistol. Not super small, it possessed ample grips and a nice balance, but in a size and weight that very much suggested a comfortable concealed carry option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The slide was made of through-hardened alloy steel, with a black oxide finish. The grip and frame were also black and made from glass-filled nylon. The grips, front strap, and back strap had a sandpaper-like finish that held my hand nicely. The&nbsp;magazine release was reversible for lefties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M4-968x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M4-968x1024.jpeg 968w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M4-283x300.jpeg 283w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M4-142x150.jpeg 142w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M4-768x813.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M4-1451x1536.jpeg 1451w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M4-1935x2048.jpeg 1935w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The pistol comes with both a 10-round (l) and a 12 round (r ) Teflon coated steel mag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, a manual safety is standard with the pistol and was located on the left side and to the rear of the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the Ruger ReadyDot, the MAX-9 comes equipped with a tritium front sight and a drift adjustable rear sight. I could easily co-witness these sights through the optic, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"971\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M5-971x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M5-971x1024.jpeg 971w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M5-285x300.jpeg 285w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M5-142x150.jpeg 142w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M5-768x810.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M5-1457x1536.jpeg 1457w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M5-1942x2048.jpeg 1942w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sandpaper-like grips engaged McCombie\u2019s hand nicely.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-big-red\">Big Red<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This was my first experience with the Ruger ReadyDot, and while it took me a few magazines\u2019 worth of ammunition to get used to it, the ReadyDot worked very well. The 1X reflex sight is fixed in both elevation and windage and the large dot, 15 MOA, facilitated fast target acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Ruger ReadyDot requires no battery, elevation, and windage are fixed and the red dot itself pops big at 15 MOA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I used the ReadyDot throughout my shooting. Though I could co-witness the open sights, I figured anyone buying this specific model would be doing so to have the red dot. So, my evaluation focused on the optic, not the sights. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the optic from the top, the Ready Dot appeared to have a battery located between the lens and the mounting screws. But it didn\u2019t! That circular disk was actually a light-gathering fiber optic unit which automatically adjusted the illumination level of the red dot to current lighting conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-functional-vs-precise\">Functional vs. Precise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/shopruger.com\/Ruger-ReadyDot-Optic\/productinfo\/90742\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">ReadyDot<\/a> can also be purchased separately from Ruger and retailers and fits onto the RMSc footprint. Waterproof and shock resistant, it sells for under $100.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the ReadyDot is not what I consider a precision red dot. The dot itself is too large for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M6-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A battery? Nope! Fiber optic disk which illuminates the red dot optic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the fixed nature of the unit aligns the dot with the front sight and that creates a potential issue. Depending on the 9MM ammunition used, actual point of impact can vary an inch or two from ammo to ammo. One could argue that an inch or two isn\u2019t an issue at close range, self-defense distances. And the MAX-9 with ReadyDot is made for closer-range self-defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this was my carry gun, I\u2019d try several brands of self-defense ammunition to find which ones were the most accurate given the reflex sight, and then run one of those brands in my pistol. In my limited time with the pistol, my ammo choice pointed to the Terminal Shock 9MM made by <a href=\"https:\/\/drtammo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">Dynamic Research Technologies <\/a>or DRT. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M7-1024x659.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M7-1024x659.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M7-400x257.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M7-150x97.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M7-768x494.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M7-1536x988.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M7-2048x1318.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Range Day with the MAX-9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-range-ammo-for-the-max-9\">Range Ammo For The MAX-9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I began my shooting at my outdoor range from a rest at 12 yards, using <a href=\"https:\/\/browningammo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">Browning<\/a> 9MM Training &amp; Practice rounds launching a 115-grain full-metal jacket (FMJ), round nosed bullet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I figured out the dot placement and the point of impact (which in this case was about an inch to the right of the bullseye), I was able to shoot some good five-shot groups. My best came in at 1.2 inches, while a four-shot, end of the mag cluster came in at .80 inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"932\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M8-1024x932.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M8-1024x932.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M8-330x300.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M8-150x136.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M8-768x699.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M8-1536x1397.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M8-2048x1863.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Browning 9MM range ammo did well shooting from 12 yards and a rest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I switched to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remington.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">Remington<\/a> UMC range 9MM with a 124-grain round-nosed, FMJ load.&nbsp;These I shot offhand at seven yards. My best group with five shots came in right at 1.0-inches, while I also placed two groups at 1.3-inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M9-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M9-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M9-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M9-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M9-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M9-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M9-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Offhand at seven yards, Remington UMC pegged this 1.0\u201d group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-defensive-with-the-max-9\">Getting Defensive With The MAX-9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For my self-defense load testing, I started with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hornady.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">Hornady<\/a> Critical Defense and the 115-grain FXT bullet designed with a red poly tip. My shooting here was at five yards offhand. The best five shot groups were 1.1-, 1.3- and 1.5-inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up was the afore-mentioned <a href=\"https:\/\/drtammo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">DRT<\/a> round, which fired an 85-grain frangible hollow point at approximately 1,300 feet per second. This round actually pegged slightly low using ReadyDot, but once I adjusted for that? Dead on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M10-1024x830.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M10-1024x830.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M10-370x300.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M10-150x122.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M10-768x622.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M10-1536x1244.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M10-2048x1659.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DRT\u2019s Terminal Shock self-defense ammo shot this SUB-1.0\u201d group at five yards, offhand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Top group with the DRT came in at a very nice .60-inches, with two groups at 1.0-inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round-nosed, hollow-point, or poly-tipped Hornady, all ammunition cycled flawlessly though the MAX-9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-solid-features\">Solid Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The striker-fired trigger had an average trigger pull of 2 pounds, 12 ounces. There was about one-third of an inch of take-up before the trigger came up against the striker assembly, and from there, the pull was just a bit stiff but broke cleanly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/is-bigger-always-better-meet-the-new-vortex-defender-xl\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"optic-included-ruger-max-9-with-readydot\" title=\"Optic Included: Ruger MAX-9 with ReadyDot\">Is Bigger Always Better?! Meet the New Vortex Defender-XL!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The manual safety engaged easily and positively with an upward push of my shooting thumb and snapped back into place just as effortlessly. The trigger also featured a bladed safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M11-1024x790.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-199285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M11-1024x790.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M11-389x300.jpeg 389w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M11-150x116.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M11-768x593.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M11-1536x1185.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/M11-2048x1581.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The oversized trigger guard has a nice touch; the striker-fired trigger features a bladed safety.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The oversized trigger guard was a help, providing ample room for gloved fingers and a very solid anchor for the side of my non-shooting hand\u2019s index finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MAX-9 with ReadyDot is a nifty little pistol, well-suited for self and home defense. 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