I have the max 9 and carry it everyday put 500 rounds through it the day I bought it , never jammed , trigger is ok , slide is super easy to rack , and the factory sights are amazing overall great gun for a great price , this will be my carry piece for years to come
I can understand that it's Sunday morning and I'm watching him right now off work drinking coffee and learning about different pistols. He is a very good teacher and goes over everything very thoroughly about the firearm. I skipped past every video until I see that table cover and then that's where I stopped and click on the video
I just picked up a Max-9 for my new EDC. I took it home, cleaned and oiled it, and took it to the range. Compared it with my SR40C and although I love my SR40C, I wanted a smaller, lighter gun that runs 9mm. I love this little Max 9. The sights are great, the size, firepower and overall feel is great. I have always been a fan of Ruger and they have yet to disappoint. Never had an issue with any of my Ruger rifles or handguns. The Max 9 is a GREAT option for conceal carry. The sights being one of my favorite stock sights on any of my pistols. It also has a nice grip and the high-end barrel? Chef's kiss. It's well worth the money.
I have its big brother - the Security 9. It's everything you want from a budget 9mm, nothing you don't, and as long as you don't expect it to perform like a hot rod, it'll get the job done. Something like a Toyota.
I carry the lcp max and security 9 depending on clothing... I like Rugers... I have the 556 mpr too... Only had ftf with the security 9 when I first got it. Polished the feed ramps and problem solved...
@@mikewallace119 I suppose I've been lucky, I've never had a failure of any kind with it. That's just me, though - everyone's experiences are different.
Have one...had a few factory issues with slide lock, etc. Ruger customer service is amazing. I've carried Glocks for years but the Max 9 and the LPC Max have become my new EDC.
That's one of the things I love about this gun. I have gigantic hands and it's the only "not TOO compact" 9mm I've been able to confidently daily carry.
I have a LCP II I carry when I cant conceal something bigger and when I am riding my motorcycle since its small and out of the way. I was hit by a truck at 70 mph while carrying it about 6 months ago. Spent a week in the ICU. Mostly recovered now minus pain from the knee surgery. Anyway, the gun was chambered, in my pocket and did not go off. My pelvis was broken in 3 places so its safe to assume the gun took a good bit of impact. So if anyone is worrying about its drop/impact safety I would say its pretty drop safe. I took it to the range a few weeks ago and put 100 rounds through it. They are great little guns.
I just bought an LCP Max.After another 100 rounds, it will become my carry piece. I cant say enough how much I really like this little gun. I had an LC9, and never shot it very well. Never had the previous versions of LCP, either, but I really like this one!
I just picked up my LCP Max 380 9 months ago, 400 rounds through it and flawless!! I love my Max 9 too. I carry both, Max 9 3 o'clock IWB and LCP Max in my front pocket with a Desantis pocket holster. They make a great couple and both are fantastic firearms. U made a great choice. Stay safe out there my friend.
This is literally a badass double stack LC9s 2.0...same internals in the slide, FCG, slide cover plate, barrel, takedown pin...all of thats the same, just different slide/grip molding and better mag. Which is EXACTLY what ive wanted for a while!
He was right about the price of the Max-9, right under $400 six months after the video. Too many of these to choose from right now in this price range, like this or a Taurus G3C or GX4, and the Mossberg MC2C. Looking for my first subcompact CCW pistol, and have only handled a few of these. Decisions decisions...
@@dmo848 I got a Canik TP9 Elite SC a while back. It's a little wider than others for carry but never jammed or had any issues, and comes with a 12 rd mag with pinky extension baseplate and a flat base plate if you want to switch it out, and 15 rd extended mag. Canik came out with a micro 9 recently that supposedly has issues, but I might want to get something else eventually with an external safety, probably a max-9 if I see one for a good price.
@@btyhntr : Exactly. At some point I get tired of buying another holster and stack of expensive spare mags so I can have the newest pistol. LC9s still fits the bill here, 7 years and counting.
You don't tend to do comparison shoot offs, but I think you need to get a P365, a Hellcat, a Shield Plus, the Max 9 you already have, and a Taurus GX4, and do them all at once.
Picked one up. New for $400. Not as pretty as the pistols in my Kimber Micro 9 collection but a better shooter ! Much better looking than the ugly Glocks and just as accurate and reliable. Tritium front night sight included!!! Ruger in my opinion beats Glock, Sig and all the others on price, looks and serviceability.
I'm with you! I like the fact that they're small and they fit in your pocket! 10 rounds is plenty with a flush mag. If need to extend the magazine, then I may as well buy a bigger gun. God bless you all!
It’s been a while since I’ve visited ‘ole Hickok45. I must say that your ability to shoot, analyze and review any gun and do it in such a humble way, is a breath of fresh air. Thank you sir(s).
When you do the comparison video you mentioned, please include the Taurus GX4. Similar firearm but 11+1 capacity with a flush fit mag (comes with two 11 round mags). Plus super easy takedown and a nice trigger. And it's $100 less than the Ruger.
I had a p365 but ended up selling it. I just prefer the glock 26 as I can pocket carry it as well! I like that I can carry a 17 round magazine for back up. Also the factory 33 round magazine is a plus!
Have shot a couple of the new 9’s but just don’t see any real advantage any of them have over the 26. The 26 is the shortest in the grip which is the hardest part to conceal but gives you enough meat in the grip that you can really hold on to it. So it’s a couple of ounces heavier but with a good holster who cares. I’ll take my 26 365 days a year to hellcat and back.
I've been watching you for YEARS and never knew you could spin a basketball on your finger almost as well as a Harlem Globetrotter. So thank you for that.
In my LC9S I put in a MagGuts replacement mag spring which got me one more round. When I first put it in once or maybe twice the last extra round did not make it to the chamber. Since then I've run at least a couple hundred rounds with no issue. I've bought a Shield plus anyway but it's something you can do to slightly improve your current gun.
I already have a G26, G43, G2C, G3C, a Shield in every caliber, and an 365XL. But I ordered a Shield Plus anyway. I already have a bunch of holsters for it, so it practically paid for itself! I am going to hold off on the Ruger for a while.
Fun fact! All ruger pistols release pens if lined up correctly with fall out without any tools needed!!! Pull back the slide tilt pistol in the fall out direction and if done properly it will amazingly drop out!! Try it! Smiths know what they are doing! Trust me
This is for sure my next gun!!! I've checked it out and the biggest complaint is my favorite thing!! The trigger reach!! It's perfect for me and the texture on grip is good! The sights are awesome!!! It's american made! Tell yuh what! I see nothing to lose!!! Seems like a wonderful pistol!!! A must have!! Cause my pockets. Are empty!!!
A very old and very good friend did me a great favor, and gifted me a Sig Sauer 365. I immediately bought 2 additional 12 round mags, and a Sneaky Pete OTW holster. What I have learned is, Glock got it right with the 26. Which I also carry in a Sneaky Pete OTW holster. And have, for years, occasionally. Weight difference between the two is noticeable. The 365 is much lighter, no question. As someone who works in dense foliage, get hung up on vines and briars a bit less, with the Sig. Not a lot, but old farts notice these things. The biggest difference I notice is, the extra weight with the 26 really does matter. I'm just more accurate with it. Is that because I've been shooting it for 8 years? And the 365 for 1? Probably. The triggers are identical to me, both break at 5,5.5, takes a better shooter than me to tell the difference. I love we have these options these days, may get a Ruger as it has a manual safety, for my sons or grandsons, as they are learning and both my sons carry their Glocks on an empty chamber at my recommendation. They aren't gun guys, might make it to the range 3 times a year.
In a world full of exorbitant entertainment, Hickoks clean humor is refreshing. I'd say it almost makes me chuckle more than edgy humor (which I do enjoy).
That "Me Too" Ruger is about a hundo cheaper than the Sig and the SA, yet makes a very good concealed pistol. Dollar for dollar, it's a good deal. Hickok didn't shoot it quite as well but 100 rounds from now, he will. More choices on the market is always good. Competition improves the breed.
I have a number of those compact 9mm pistols but I always carry the Glock 26 Gen 3. I bought the 26 used at Cabela's in 2009 for $399. Great shooter and has never failed. Eats any 9mm ammo I feed it. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed that.
@@77Infidel I don't think their development cycles take into consideration the spot pricing of rounds. .380 has been as cheap (or cheaper) than 9mm in the past and will be again someday. Ruger seems to really dig the .380 format and I can well imagine them taking this frame and putting .380 into it. Personally, for the same size handgun I'll take the 9 myself.
12 is the new 10. They're still trying to shake off the Specter of Big Bill, and trying to make guns that are nominally available in all US States without having to go to any extra expense. Ergo, in a few, 10-rounders are all that's legal, so Ruger only makes 10 rounders for theri small guns, even if they can technically fit 12. Interestingly, apparently, the body geometry of these later series of Ruger Semi-Auto's, starting with the SR series, use the same magazine body as the S&W M&P. I know it was a thing for a little bit to take M&P 12-round compact mags and cut a slot in them to match the SR9C's mag release, to give it 12 rounds.
12 rounds kinda defeats the purpose of it being a pocket gun. Sure, you can slap a longer magazine in there but at that point you are best served buying another model that already does that. LCP2 isn't concealable when you try and go larger.
It's interesting how the manufacturers have chopped the handgun market into finer and finer segments. For example, in addition to the Max-9, Ruger also sells the Security-9 Compact. They have the same capacity (10 in a flush mag); the only difference between them is the Security-9 has a two-tenths longer barrel, is a few ounces heavier, and costs $100 less. S&W has the same thing with the Shield Plus and the M&P 2.0 Subcompact, although the size differences are slightly more than the ones on the Rugers. It's nice to have options I guess.
I'm debating on picking up a MAX-9, looking for a micro 9 but not a budget brand and so far leaning to Ruger. Although, it might be hard to pass up the Taurus GX4, but I already own a G2C, man I hate and love these decisions:)
Lcp max review incoming I'm sure. I like the lc9s, it's smaller. 3 extra rounds at flush isnt doubling capacity or anything. The best gun is the one you'll actually carry. Great review.
Love your videos keep them coming. This was very informative on the max-9, I just purchased one a week ago . I do love the Sig P365 as well. And If I had the extra $300 I would’ve purchased the Sig P365, But the max-9 and the Sig P365 just became available three months ago to customers in California, I own both Ruger’s, and Sig sauer and I am very happy with both and thanks agains sir for your informative videos. It’s greatly appreciated.
Long range??? I taught my daughters to make those shots so I don't have too. The last time I was on the rifle range the young one was putting it on the paper at 200 yards with a Glock 26. She said she was going to be a cop and that is why she shoots so well. I laughed and told the guy she was talking to that she has fired tens of thousands of rounds and that is why she shoots so well.
@@deangriffith1091 yea alot of people like the p365. I was thinking of getting the security 9 actually, but the grip was a bit off in my hand, too slim i feel. I'd rather have a ruger over something like a Taurus however, and for the price ruger is unbeatable tbh.
Glock 43, add True Glow tritium sights, Pearce bottom plate to mag to get 7+1. You miss 8 times, you're dead anyway. Fits like a glove. Totally reliable. Nough said.
There's a new gun to the double stack micro 9 party. Taurus GX4. I got one a few weeks ago. Comes with two 11 round mags. And I bought two 13 round mags to go with it.
@Matt Decker because Taurus used to be garbage and people can't get over the fact things change. At least Taurus knows what the grip angle of a pistol should be, unlike Glock.
Lc9 great. Shoots well. Then sold 1 of my 2 to try m a Max380. Seemed nice. But after 30 rounds or so front sight fell off after couple dozen rounds. Jammed mech also. Slide frozen. Have had several Ruger long guns and pistols starting with the orig .22 target 60 years ago. Then model 2 then 3 plus long barrel versions. Their fine .45 for open carry with a sherrif dept vol.. Then .22 lcp2 and two lc9's. All worked superbly. The lc9 at 75 ft indoor range gave me 3 inch group. Am former Bullseye bronze medalist EIC military matches. Sadly the max380 has 10 inch group bench rest at 25 yards. Front sight fell off. Hold on bull but center of group is 4 inches high and 4 " left. This is after factory visit for repair. Cust service is excellent. But this pistol does not measure up, short barrel notwithstanding. Bit that is the only Ruger that has been a poor performer. My lcp2 is twice as accurate. Lc9 4 times. I had a S&W .22 with a 1.4 " barrel a 2214 that never missed a soda can at 50 ft. Just don't understand it. Only Ruger that was less than superb. For ccw recommend this video's featured pistol , max 9 or lc9. Or a fine Ruger revolver. Or one of each.❤
Awesome display of 9 mm handguns. Great review Hickock on each and every one,I own a Ruger 9 that I inherited in my uncle's estate sale. Always look forward to your knowledge,u shooting the hell out of your targets all the way to smoking pot 😂😂,most definitely one of my favorite group.
I bought the M&P shield in 45 cal. I holds 6 plus one, I put tritium sights on it, and it fits my big paws which the Glock 43 never did fit. With the 45, and the short range that gun fights seem to be taking, I don't need the high capacity of the 9mm.
I really love mine! Was lucky enough to snag one a couple years ago, when Rkguns were matching the $50 manufacturer rebate. Got it for only 169. It's been a dandy!
This gun was just legalized here & I got my Max 9 two days ago, after the CA 10 day waiting period. I carried a Glock 19 with one department & a 21 with another, & carried either a Glock 26 or an LCP as backup or off duty. I had a little difficulty getting the safety to work, which im obviously not used to, the trigger could use some tuning, but it might smooth out with use. My group seemed high & to the right, but it could be my brain, not seeing the 2 missing dots. Loading the last 2-3 rounds was not easy, so I'd like to know what loading tool you use. Thanks for all you do! 😊
Funny thing is being a Security 9 owner, which works great for me, I was pretty much set on getting the Ruger EC9c (another pocket pistol) until stumbling across this beauty.....3 more rounds capacity with only taking on a couple more ounces (loaded) is more than worth it.
Whenever I’m in the market for a firearm, I go and see if Hickok has reviewed it first and what he has to say!!! You the man!!!
Dead ass😂 exactly what I've been doing. I love when he says let's smoke some pot😂 dudes a classic gentleman
The fact that he shoots every gun with over 90% accuracy is mine blowing, he makes it look so easy.
@John Smith A lot lol
I have the max 9 and carry it everyday put 500 rounds through it the day I bought it , never jammed , trigger is ok , slide is super easy to rack , and the factory sights are amazing overall great gun for a great price , this will be my carry piece for years to come
How is recoil?
@@cdlady54_95 recoil is very manageable even while rapid firing
500 rounds, ballin!
@@cdlady54_95 not bad at all very very manageable , way better in my opion then the 365 dig
@@texicano_fxdls3411 22$ a box now , better then the $49 I was paying
Straight to the point .. no dancing or long music bumper intro. Definitely one of the best gun channels to watch.
You, sir, and John have been the best over the years. Humble, informative, humorous and no-nonsensical intros. Life is good.
Not in australia where we can't hardly own a water pistol. They are presently trying to outlaw gel blasters.Protect your 2nd amendment.
Yes!! And you can watch with the kids in the room. I’m glad he doesn’t have the over the top potty mouth like some other gun channels. @zoop
@@jwhawk357 That’s exactly my point. He’s so refreshing. He’s a the rockstar grandfather I wish I’d had. I never knew either of mine.
@@lindalonergan7887
So sad, I have noticed great animosity among some, not only to firearms, but against firearms and America and our constitution.
@@carminemurray6624 there's a handful of issues worth fighting for in this life and I'd have to say that the constitution is one.
"Hickok 45 here" best way to wake up on my days off from work 🤠
Not if you're down range
I like Hickok but I prefer waking up with someone more visually appealing!
Old Hoot Owls like Hickok 45 sleep with one eye open, ha,ha,ha!!!
I liked the comment to make it 223
I can understand that it's Sunday morning and I'm watching him right now off work drinking coffee and learning about different pistols. He is a very good teacher and goes over everything very thoroughly about the firearm. I skipped past every video until I see that table cover and then that's where I stopped and click on the video
I just picked up a Max-9 for my new EDC. I took it home, cleaned and oiled it, and took it to the range. Compared it with my SR40C and although I love my SR40C, I wanted a smaller, lighter gun that runs 9mm. I love this little Max 9. The sights are great, the size, firepower and overall feel is great. I have always been a fan of Ruger and they have yet to disappoint. Never had an issue with any of my Ruger rifles or handguns.
The Max 9 is a GREAT option for conceal carry. The sights being one of my favorite stock sights on any of my pistols. It also has a nice grip and the high-end barrel? Chef's kiss. It's well worth the money.
I have a SR9C and SR40C but also picked up a Max 9 Pro and I definitely agree it’s well worth the money.
I just got the max 9 I go pick it up in a few days. You just made me even more happy
I have its big brother - the Security 9. It's everything you want from a budget 9mm, nothing you don't, and as long as you don't expect it to perform like a hot rod, it'll get the job done. Something like a Toyota.
I like my security 9. After around 500 rounds, no misshapes.
I carry the lcp max and security 9 depending on clothing... I like Rugers... I have the 556 mpr too... Only had ftf with the security 9 when I first got it. Polished the feed ramps and problem solved...
@@mikewallace119 I suppose I've been lucky, I've never had a failure of any kind with it. That's just me, though - everyone's experiences are different.
I'm more impressed by that bucket full of 9mm rounds. Probably cost more than all of the firearms on that table combined
😂
$. 21 per round 🤣🤏🏼
Try 380 😂 ammo is wow
Where did you get strip loader?
Have one...had a few factory issues with slide lock, etc. Ruger customer service is amazing. I've carried Glocks for years but the Max 9 and the LPC Max have become my new EDC.
Hickok: Let’s smoke some pot.. kills me everytime 😂
Life is good
@@godzillayaz lol
0:15 water 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
People always ask me if I watch hickok45 and I tell them “no, too much pot smoking on his videos”. Always gets a chuckle.
Smoked some with him
This guy is the best grandpa someone can ask for.
“It could be a little small for my hand.” Sir, you have massive hands! Lol. It looks like a toy in those big paws! Love your videos.
the Max-9 has a more hand filling grip than the Sig P365
A Glock 21 looks like a Glock 19 in his hands.
That's one of the things I love about this gun. I have gigantic hands and it's the only "not TOO compact" 9mm I've been able to confidently daily carry.
@@Rico24337that's what I needed to hear. I'm small but don't want too small so that I can deal with the recoil
Love my little LCP II.. i know its a .380 auto, but its my summer-carry.. fits easily in your front pocket
Hey I got one too it has served me well. Its a back up but its still nice.
that's a great weapon. for certain.
@@johnr.9094 if one practices and uses it correctly, it's a good first option. Remember it's a get off me gun, not a hunting gun.
I have a LCP II I carry when I cant conceal something bigger and when I am riding my motorcycle since its small and out of the way. I was hit by a truck at 70 mph while carrying it about 6 months ago. Spent a week in the ICU. Mostly recovered now minus pain from the knee surgery. Anyway, the gun was chambered, in my pocket and did not go off. My pelvis was broken in 3 places so its safe to assume the gun took a good bit of impact. So if anyone is worrying about its drop/impact safety I would say its pretty drop safe. I took it to the range a few weeks ago and put 100 rounds through it. They are great little guns.
Same here, when I’m in shorts and tank top its in my pocket (with nothing else)
The only person I know who casually shoots a 100 yard target with a pocket pistol and can reliably hit it.
I know.... it shoots a little left,rt then low.... All I am hearing is metal popping, he rarely misses anything
There’s nothing more asmr than watching Hickok talk about a gun
I just bought an LCP Max.After another 100 rounds, it will become my carry piece. I cant say enough how much I really like this little gun. I had an LC9, and never shot it very well. Never had the previous versions of LCP, either, but I really like this one!
If youre in the market for a nice concealed holster for the LCP II, CHECK OUT THE Aliengear shapeshift ankle holster
I just picked up my LCP Max 380 9 months ago, 400 rounds through it and flawless!! I love my Max 9 too. I carry both, Max 9 3 o'clock IWB and LCP Max in my front pocket with a Desantis pocket holster. They make a great couple and both are fantastic firearms. U made a great choice. Stay safe out there my friend.
I’ve had the LC9 Pro for several years now, and it’s a great little pistol. Had they come up with “Max” earlier I would have bought it....
Ditto. My LC9s Pro is in my pocket now.
How do you argue with someone opinion s to choose a different gun! Grow up.
@@edwardzx7 I dont think anyone was arguing with anyone.
Quite the opposite.
If this and my lc9s were in the case when I was shopping I would have bought the Max.
What makes this max better than the lc9s pro??
Love the way that 2 liter took off, wish they all did that.
This is literally a badass double stack LC9s 2.0...same internals in the slide, FCG, slide cover plate, barrel, takedown pin...all of thats the same, just different slide/grip molding and better mag. Which is EXACTLY what ive wanted for a while!
Stack and a half sir
This man must be protected at all costs
Why protected??
@@loganturner3895 I'm sure he meant protected as in he's a treasure. Not that he's in danger. Lol
@@metalhead_mark4814 your thinking is lol
@@loganturner3895 pretty easy to understand what he meant. If you can't grasp it that's on you.
@@metalhead_mark4814 You ARE a assumption maker,No nothing about me!!👿
Love that launch at 0:14
9mm has a really weird tendency to just catapult items wayyy into the air.
After the micro 9s saturate the market, the next generation’s big deal is gonna be 31 round pocket .380s at the same size somehow
Facts lol
He was right about the price of the Max-9, right under $400 six months after the video. Too many of these to choose from right now in this price range, like this or a Taurus G3C or GX4, and the Mossberg MC2C. Looking for my first subcompact CCW pistol, and have only handled a few of these. Decisions decisions...
I’ve got (2) Taurus g3X and a Taurus g3. They rule. I’m shopping for a max 9 now. You can get the g3 for well under $300 on gb
Same here. 😊 what did you finally go with? I'm looking at this and a few s&w
@@dmo848 I got a Canik TP9 Elite SC a while back. It's a little wider than others for carry but never jammed or had any issues, and comes with a 12 rd mag with pinky extension baseplate and a flat base plate if you want to switch it out, and 15 rd extended mag. Canik came out with a micro 9 recently that supposedly has issues, but I might want to get something else eventually with an external safety, probably a max-9 if I see one for a good price.
Absolutely love My Ruger! Made in America Baby!!
4 of my 5 guns are Rugers. Good choice.
Ruger LC9s is still a very good carry piece, it's been my EDC since 2016.
How much did it cost you?
@@riky6412 : Paid $299 back in 2016.
Same here, mine cost me $260. Love this little gun
I'm still carrying the Ec9s for my edc. Excellent firearm as well.
@@btyhntr : Exactly. At some point I get tired of buying another holster and stack of expensive spare mags so I can have the newest pistol. LC9s still fits the bill here, 7 years and counting.
Ruger is really improving in there quality and recoil of the gun
LCP Max next? :)
Awesome soda launch there!
You don't tend to do comparison shoot offs, but I think you need to get a P365, a Hellcat, a Shield Plus, the Max 9 you already have, and a Taurus GX4, and do them all at once.
Picked one up. New for $400. Not as pretty as the pistols in my Kimber Micro 9 collection but a better shooter !
Much better looking than the ugly Glocks and just as accurate and reliable. Tritium front night sight included!!!
Ruger in my opinion beats Glock, Sig and all the others on price, looks and serviceability.
Yeah for everything that's on this, you can't beat it. Optic ready with tritium sights.
I'm with you! I like the fact that they're small and they fit in your pocket! 10 rounds is plenty with a flush mag. If need to extend the magazine, then I may as well buy a bigger gun.
God bless you all!
It’s been a while since I’ve visited ‘ole Hickok45. I must say that your ability to shoot, analyze and review any gun and do it in such a humble way, is a breath of fresh air. Thank you sir(s).
When you do the comparison video you mentioned, please include the Taurus GX4. Similar firearm but 11+1 capacity with a flush fit mag (comes with two 11 round mags). Plus super easy takedown and a nice trigger. And it's $100 less than the Ruger.
Thanks Mr. Hickcock. I've been really curious about these. Feeling good about this. Also the Taurus 4c. Everyone who features it seemed to like it.
JOHN WICK: I need guns
Hickock: let me introduce the Ruger max 9
I had a p365 but ended up selling it. I just prefer the glock 26 as I can pocket carry it as well! I like that I can carry a 17 round magazine for back up. Also the factory 33 round magazine is a plus!
Bought the 43x with the shield arms 15-round mag, thinking I was going to retire my 26, and wound up given the old lady the 43 and keeping the 26
@@lynch6642 yeah all these new 10 round pocket guns are good guns, but the 26 is just time proven!
Agreed. Love my g26. It’s still my edc unless I carry my g19
Have shot a couple of the new 9’s but just don’t see any real advantage any of them have over the 26. The 26 is the shortest in the grip which is the hardest part to conceal but gives you enough meat in the grip that you can really hold on to it. So it’s a couple of ounces heavier but with a good holster who cares. I’ll take my 26 365 days a year to hellcat and back.
@@justanotherdave7117 26 is also much much thicker.
I like your vids. I was set on buying a daily carry like the 365X, but when I saw that Ruger I fell in love with it's looks. Preciate you.
I've been watching you for YEARS and never knew you could spin a basketball on your finger almost as well as a Harlem Globetrotter. So thank you for that.
An old man shooting guns is something I enjoy everyday
Daily ritual in the am before work😂
Just got this in today for $330. Came with the gun, pocket, and a safe! Smaller than Taurus G2C which I also own!
In my LC9S I put in a MagGuts replacement mag spring which got me one more round. When I first put it in once or maybe twice the last extra round did not make it to the chamber. Since then I've run at least a couple hundred rounds with no issue. I've bought a Shield plus anyway but it's something you can do to slightly improve your current gun.
I already have a G26, G43, G2C, G3C, a Shield in every caliber, and an 365XL. But I ordered a Shield Plus anyway. I already have a bunch of holsters for it, so it practically paid for itself! I am going to hold off on the Ruger for a while.
Fun fact! All ruger pistols release pens if lined up correctly with fall out without any tools needed!!! Pull back the slide tilt pistol in the fall out direction and if done properly it will amazingly drop out!! Try it! Smiths know what they are doing! Trust me
Thanks
This is for sure my next gun!!! I've checked it out and the biggest complaint is my favorite thing!! The trigger reach!! It's perfect for me and the texture on grip is good! The sights are awesome!!! It's american made! Tell yuh what! I see nothing to lose!!! Seems like a wonderful pistol!!! A must have!! Cause my pockets. Are empty!!!
YOU certainly impress me with your shooting ability 👍
I bought one early on. Had to move the rear sight just a bit. Shoots great and never has it malfunctioned. Thanks for the video.
Just got mine and it is impressive.
Mine tends to shoot a bit low for me.
Tried 3 different FMJ brands with 0 failures.
Nice gun at a great price.
Some people are complaining about the sights being off and shooting low.
Mine is too. Gotta cover target with sights. Different holds for different sights.
Max 9 is a fantastic firearm!! I love mine!! 700 rounds and flawless!!
Love my MAX9. Breaks down with no tool if you get the pressure just right. The locking pin will just fall out.
A very old and very good friend did me a great favor, and gifted me a Sig Sauer 365. I immediately bought 2 additional 12 round mags, and a Sneaky Pete OTW holster.
What I have learned is, Glock got it right with the 26. Which I also carry in a Sneaky Pete OTW holster. And have, for years, occasionally.
Weight difference between the two is noticeable. The 365 is much lighter, no question. As someone who works in dense foliage, get hung up on vines and briars a bit less, with the Sig. Not a lot, but old farts notice these things.
The biggest difference I notice is, the extra weight with the 26 really does matter. I'm just more accurate with it. Is that because I've been shooting it for 8 years? And the 365 for 1?
Probably. The triggers are identical to me, both break at 5,5.5, takes a better shooter than me to tell the difference.
I love we have these options these days, may get a Ruger as it has a manual safety, for my sons or grandsons, as they are learning and both my sons carry their Glocks on an empty chamber at my recommendation. They aren't gun guys, might make it to the range 3 times a year.
i still dont know how this guy is so accurate
How many rounds do you think he's shot into those woods? Over a million?
Big hands and excellent trigger control.
And he also shoots constantly. Practice, practice, practice...
Years of practice
@@garymccausland1272 Yes years and has his own land and setup. Boy if I had that I would be out there everyday too.
Ruger is my favorite manufacturer. I have a 9,aSp100, super Blackhawk and super Redhawks. Great guns.
hickok: "oh I don't have a firearm do I?"
*phone dials*
Everyone: "I need guns, all of them"
When I bought my LC-9, I paid $299.00 for it, brand new. I have certainly gotten my monies worth. Thanks for another great video guys.
I bought the original Lc9. Looking back it's hard to believe all the drama I went through to install a good trigger kit on it. Great afterward though.
Amazing shooting. The gong with a compact isn't easy to do
Always love your evaluations. Homey, honest, never a marketing shill. Bought mine today for $313 new at a major regional sports chain.
Nice gun and I own 3 Ruger's myself, but $500 is too much. For that price my purchase would be going to another make/model.
Yeah. P365 all day
Taurus Gx4.
Such as what 🔫 pistol?
In a world full of exorbitant entertainment, Hickoks clean humor is refreshing. I'd say it almost makes me chuckle more than edgy humor (which I do enjoy).
Springfield heckcat
god this man brings me so much joy in life
Just found out you were from Kentucky but I always knee you were. Nowhere else can I recognize those Hills and mountains. Born and raised
Glad I held back on shield plus.This is $150 cheaper and shoots great !
That "Me Too" Ruger is about a hundo cheaper than the Sig and the SA, yet makes a very good concealed pistol. Dollar for dollar, it's a good deal. Hickok didn't shoot it quite as well but 100 rounds from now, he will. More choices on the market is always good. Competition improves the breed.
I have a number of those compact 9mm pistols but I always carry the Glock 26 Gen 3. I bought the 26 used at Cabela's in 2009 for $399. Great shooter and has never failed. Eats any 9mm ammo I feed it. Thanks for the video. I enjoyed that.
Any handgun performs well in your hands. You are the master.
Este señor es el tío que todos quisiéramos tener
English translation??
@@Captainkirk88410 "This guy is the uncle we all want to have," basically.
@@Stevarooni thanks for the translation 😉
Amen!
Rugars are truly my favorite pistols
Next up, Ruger puts 12 rounds in the LCP 380.
Not until .380 acp is less than $40 for a box of 50.
@@77Infidel I don't think their development cycles take into consideration the spot pricing of rounds. .380 has been as cheap (or cheaper) than 9mm in the past and will be again someday. Ruger seems to really dig the .380 format and I can well imagine them taking this frame and putting .380 into it. Personally, for the same size handgun I'll take the 9 myself.
15 rd Promag
12 is the new 10. They're still trying to shake off the Specter of Big Bill, and trying to make guns that are nominally available in all US States without having to go to any extra expense. Ergo, in a few, 10-rounders are all that's legal, so Ruger only makes 10 rounders for theri small guns, even if they can technically fit 12.
Interestingly, apparently, the body geometry of these later series of Ruger Semi-Auto's, starting with the SR series, use the same magazine body as the S&W M&P. I know it was a thing for a little bit to take M&P 12-round compact mags and cut a slot in them to match the SR9C's mag release, to give it 12 rounds.
12 rounds kinda defeats the purpose of it being a pocket gun. Sure, you can slap a longer magazine in there but at that point you are best served buying another model that already does that. LCP2 isn't concealable when you try and go larger.
It's interesting how the manufacturers have chopped the handgun market into finer and finer segments. For example, in addition to the Max-9, Ruger also sells the Security-9 Compact. They have the same capacity (10 in a flush mag); the only difference between them is the Security-9 has a two-tenths longer barrel, is a few ounces heavier, and costs $100 less. S&W has the same thing with the Shield Plus and the M&P 2.0 Subcompact, although the size differences are slightly more than the ones on the Rugers. It's nice to have options I guess.
I'm debating on picking up a MAX-9, looking for a micro 9 but not a budget brand and so far leaning to Ruger. Although, it might be hard to pass up the Taurus GX4, but I already own a G2C, man I hate and love these decisions:)
Lcp max review incoming I'm sure. I like the lc9s, it's smaller. 3 extra rounds at flush isnt doubling capacity or anything. The best gun is the one you'll actually carry. Great review.
10:03 "minute of bad guy" lmao that's gonna be my new term for how accurate my guns are
Love your videos keep them coming. This was very informative on the max-9, I just purchased one a week ago . I do love the Sig P365 as well. And If I had the extra $300 I would’ve purchased the Sig P365, But the max-9 and the Sig P365 just became available three months ago to customers in California, I own both Ruger’s, and Sig sauer and I am very happy with both and thanks agains sir for your informative videos. It’s greatly appreciated.
Another beautiful video from Tennessee
Long range??? I taught my daughters to make those shots so I don't have too. The last time I was on the rifle range the young one was putting it on the paper at 200 yards with a Glock 26. She said she was going to be a cop and that is why she shoots so well. I laughed and told the guy she was talking to that she has fired tens of thousands of rounds and that is why she shoots so well.
I have a Max 9 and love it!
Are your eardrums still intact?
@@thebeatnumber kind of a dumb question
@@thebeatnumber Are your Eyedrums still intact?
@@CagedSUPERMAN It would seem dumb to an inbred bastard.
How many rounds THRU Ruger,max 9?
This man is a legend with his shooting. He has mad skills.
I've been thinking of getting a Ruger, haven't heard of this one but I like it.
It is one of the newest models only a couple months old
Ruger makes some really good firearms. I carried the Ruger lc9s pro for years as my pocket gun. I'm going to probably pick one of these up for fun.
I got one for EDC, and like it so far. I was carrying P365 but it and it's magazine rust in our humid TN., weather
@@deangriffith1091 yea alot of people like the p365. I was thinking of getting the security 9 actually, but the grip was a bit off in my hand, too slim i feel. I'd rather have a ruger over something like a Taurus however, and for the price ruger is unbeatable tbh.
Haven’t had any issues with Ruger and am looking fwd to some new Marlins with the old marlin quality .
I carry the max 9 pro with the short stroke Galloway trigger. I love this thing.
Mcarbo just came out with flat faced trigger!!
Hey that plate, two over from the Cowboy; Can we call him "Tombstone" ? Lol
Glock 43, add True Glow tritium sights, Pearce bottom plate to mag to get 7+1. You miss 8 times, you're dead anyway. Fits like a glove. Totally reliable. Nough said.
If only we all had Hickok’s endless supply of ammo.
Fr
We all know Hickok gets his ammo from the sacred ritual
@@WarriorPNG he needs to show us how to conduct that ritual.
@@appalachiafishingclub you need to resurrect John Moses browning
"Heck cat" 🤣. Love it. Its impossible to not enjoy these videos.
There's a new gun to the double stack micro 9 party. Taurus GX4. I got one a few weeks ago. Comes with two 11 round mags. And I bought two 13 round mags to go with it.
Ruger is a way better gun than Taurus
@@fujimi715 Not anymore. I would put the GX4 up against all of the micro 9 guns. Just need an optics version as well.
@@satown6354 Taurus is not even close to SW and Ruger or Glock
@@fujimi715 why?
@Matt Decker because Taurus used to be garbage and people can't get over the fact things change. At least Taurus knows what the grip angle of a pistol should be, unlike Glock.
Fair to say, the price has come down in 2023. Picked one of these up for $350 new at Bass Pro Shop.
Can be had for sub $270 SHIPPED to FFL right now..
@@blafishing7581 Cool.
Just got one for 199$ from PSA July 4th sale in 2024.
yeah its a whole different world from the pandemic era when guns like the Max-9 were going for like $500. lol
Lc9 great. Shoots well. Then sold 1 of my 2 to try m
a Max380. Seemed nice. But after 30 rounds or so front sight fell off after couple dozen rounds. Jammed mech also. Slide frozen. Have had several Ruger long guns and pistols starting with the orig .22 target 60 years ago. Then model 2 then 3 plus long barrel versions. Their fine .45 for open carry with a sherrif dept vol.. Then .22 lcp2 and two lc9's. All worked superbly. The lc9 at 75 ft indoor range gave me 3 inch group. Am former Bullseye bronze medalist EIC military matches. Sadly the max380 has 10 inch group bench rest at 25 yards. Front sight fell off. Hold on bull but center of group is 4 inches high and 4 " left. This is after factory visit for repair. Cust service is excellent. But this pistol does not measure up, short barrel notwithstanding. Bit that is the only Ruger that has been a poor performer. My lcp2 is twice as accurate. Lc9 4 times. I had a S&W .22 with a 1.4 " barrel a 2214 that never missed a soda can at 50 ft. Just don't understand it. Only Ruger that was less than superb. For ccw recommend this video's featured pistol , max 9 or lc9. Or a fine Ruger revolver. Or one of each.❤
If you ever decide to run for the Senate in Tennessee I think you could win.
People that would be good for such a job never seek out power over others.
Maybe he could run for president, so he can fight for our second amendment a little better!
I’d vote for him
I hope he doesn't
Wtf. On what policies? Just because he owns some hardware?
Hickok 45 is my go to shooter! Got to love it.
Awesome display of 9 mm handguns. Great review Hickock on each and every one,I own a Ruger 9 that I inherited in my uncle's estate sale. Always look forward to your knowledge,u shooting the hell out of your targets all the way to smoking pot 😂😂,most definitely one of my favorite group.
I bought the M&P shield in 45 cal. I holds 6 plus one, I put tritium sights on it, and it fits my big paws which the Glock 43 never did fit. With the 45, and the short range that gun fights seem to be taking, I don't need the high capacity of the 9mm.
I love those simple concealable killers.
Have seen them for sale for $279. Great buy for a nice firearm!
That’s a great price
If you don’t mind : what store did you see that at ???
Would love to see a review on the Taurus TX22
Just got ahold of one, coincidentally.
@@hickok45 Video soon on it I suppose?
I got one for 279$ and its been great, runs on the cheapest 22 walmart sells.
I really love mine! Was lucky enough to snag one a couple years ago, when Rkguns were matching the $50 manufacturer rebate. Got it for only 169. It's been a dandy!
Tx22 is great...period
Love mine. Just mounted a Holosun red dot .... great little gun
girls: he's probably thinking about other girls.
guys: who films Hickok45's videos?
I always thought it was his son John. Because hickock is huge. So the cameraman has to be huge, also.
Tom Cruise standing on a stool.
Top review as always! Hickok, please review the Taurus GX4, to compare all micro 9s now available
Hey didn’t lie he wasn’t gonna spend 30 minutes only 26 minutes 😂
U stole my comment idea lol I was typing it out and I looked down and there it was.. your comment.
This gun was just legalized here & I got my Max 9 two days ago, after the CA 10 day waiting period. I carried a Glock 19 with one department & a 21 with another, & carried either a Glock 26 or an LCP as backup or off duty. I had a little difficulty getting the safety to work, which im obviously not used to, the trigger could use some tuning, but it might smooth out with use. My group seemed high & to the right, but it could be my brain, not seeing the 2 missing dots. Loading the last 2-3 rounds was not easy, so I'd like to know what loading tool you use. Thanks for all you do! 😊
That soda was like "My people need me!"
Funny thing is being a Security 9 owner, which works great for me, I was pretty much set on getting the Ruger EC9c (another pocket pistol) until stumbling across this beauty.....3 more rounds capacity with only taking on a couple more ounces (loaded) is more than worth it.