Built for the crowd that can easily handle higher calibers but choose not to. Faster target acquisition. Faster multi round hits. Easier recoil. Less chance of over penetration. An all around great pistol.
The beautiful thing about this gun is the light recoil in a compact gun that can be carried. Is it the size of many 9 mm micros? no. However, that price comes with the ability to be a home defense gun, and also a concealed carry gun for those with diminished grip strength. It weighs about 19 ounces which is only 1 or 2 ounces heavier than your best micro 9s. it’s also is not that much bigger, like I said, just big enough that it can flex into home defense or conceal carry. The slightly increase size paired with a slightly reduced recoil matters a whole lot. Good job Ruger. The light rack is just the whip cream or icing on the top.
There are literally no advantages to having a gun recoil. I don't shame anyone for choosing a light recoiling gun. Recoil is combat ineffective. Makes no sense to choose a gun that kicks into you unnecessarily and makes the gun harder to control when options to have a smoother shooting, more accurate, faster target acquiring gun exist. I'm convinced this ruger security 380 can be a valid competition gun. For $300 you can shoot just as good as anyone with a $1200 handgun.
@@smokingcrab2290 agree makes no sense having a gun with more recoil. Shot placement with speed matter. Increased recoil makes that job much harder. Security-380 makes the job pleasant.
@@TADDs101 I have a Taurus GX4 and has been great I have around 700 rds through it not one malfunction I paid $299 if that's your price range it's good bang for the buck.
This was a very good review. You covered the important info well. I do like the 380 round from the respected manufacturers. The 380 is perfectly efficient as a defensive round. The Ruger Security 380 seems like a great pistol for cc, not too heavy, adequate capacity, low recoil, and it’s pretty. I am now a subscriber of your channel. Good stuff.
Got the Secuity 380, about 3 months ago, I am an older guy with weakened wrists, so the light rack system was my reason to buy it. Really enjoy shooting it and have put a lot of the herters and blazzer CCI through it with no faults. Enjoyed your video and I am now a new subscriber
What most reviewers of this gun fail to explain properly is that this is a locked breech design as opposed to the more common straight blowback of most other .380s. The locked breech design dramatically reduces perceived recoil and lessens the force needed to pull back the slide. In many blowback designs such as the Beretta 80 series, the Walther PP series and the Bersa Thunder for example, the recoil of a .380, while manageable, can still be quite snappy. Also, the fact that it's not a micro pocket pistol allows these benefits to maximized.
Bought one to put a light on and keep in the night stand for home defense, didn't expect a great gun honestly for $300.00. Boy was i wrong. Took it to the range a few days after I got it to test it out/sight it in, no adjustments were needed and I absolutely fell in love with it. Most hand guns I've ever bought I expected to really like and didn't, disappointment is very common when purchasing hand guns I have found. But the this Ruger 380... Wow. My 9mm now is geared up and in the night stand instead and the 380 has become my daily carry gun and I couldn't be much happier with it. There is just something about it that makes me comfortable and confident should I need it in a self defense role in a carry situation than I ever had with my 9mm. Currently I have fired about 600 rounds through with 1 single jam which may have been user error. I had gloves on and may have had a bit of pressure on the slide with my thumb, not 100% sure, but I think that is what caused it. The only thing about this gun I dislike is the magazine clips themselves, they do seem to be made pretty cheaply, but overall they aren't terrible, just don't drop one on concreate like I did. As for the gun, at a $300.00 price point, I don't think it can be beat for the amount of gun you get per dollar. It's a great gun and I'd recommend it to anyone. My wife liked it so much she got one too with the titanium gold barrel and chamber cover, I really like the looks of that.
After carrying six guns professionally for 32 of my 33 years with the agency, "reset" is not an issue. I believe that the idea that the slide release is only a slide stop came about when Glock came on the scene. Seems that, compared to many other semi-autos, the glock's slide stop / slide release is quite small.
I carry a Ruger LCP II with Underwood XD rounds in my pocket 24/7. No other self-defense rounds is adequate for the .380 ACP in parts of the country that get cold (requiring outer garment wearing). This combination is quite sufficient for self-defense at close range when another pistol is not readily available/concealable. This Ruger Security seems to be a great conceal carry for many older people and others that no longer have or do not have the hand strength to rack a heavier round. Nice weapon Ruger!
Good review. Thanks for an accurate explanation of the thumb safety, you would be surprised how many TH-cam reviewers don't understand the design of the thumb safety and they think it's a quirk. Thanks for sharing...
Nice review and shooting. These Lite Rack S&W and Ruger 380's are a huge help for folks with carpel tunnel, arthritis, any kind of hand strength issues. Another Utuber said his store even sold one to a guy with 2 fingers.I know an older guy that has had his wrist joint fused, as it was worn out! I bet the market for these is huge. The doublestack Ruger with 15 rounds and no redundant grip safety is a huge winner IMHO. The singlestack 8 round S&W may have started this current size and ease of use, trend though. Those Ruger LCP 380s are so tiny, (like all micros), I bet most folks have a hard time hitting targets, unless they practice regularly. They love the ease of carry, but what good is it, if you can barely hit a barn door with it? I also saw in other tests of ammo the 380s with a 3/4" to 1" longer barrels picked up 100 Feet per second in speed! The tiny 2.8" barrel is costing folks speed and penetration in those tiny micros. I believe their only about 1000fps advertised speed and most were down in the high 800s to low 900's when checked in the field. The gel tests also have shown this as well. I think its a decent self defense round out of a 3.5" or longer barrel, and the right brand of ammo is chosen imho. The Bersa Thunder Plus 15+1 kinda owned this size of 380 pistols for many years by itself. Looks like those days are over 😀
I just picked one of these up recently, put a few rounds through it, seems to be a nice gun. I currently carry the bigger brother to this model, the security-9, which I've been very happy with. Because of that is why I picked up the 380 as well.
OK Dave, I appreciate your take on his weapon. Its obvious that you came into the video somewhat biased, mainly about the cartridge itself, but also somewhat biased against the current offerings of "compact / sub-compact" .380's. I am glad that in the end, you expressed that you were impressed with the firearm, and that it performed well. I have always had passion for .380 since my first Colt Govt .380 in the early 80's. I currently have 2 Bersa's (thunder & fire storm), 1 RIA (baby rock), 1 Ruger (LCP Max) & 2 Beretta's (84 & 85) all in .380 and I am anxiously waiting for this Security 380 to show up locally. Thank you for this evaluation!
Try the Underwood solid copper and Precision One HP's they will change your mind about the round. In real world scenarios where someone used a 380 for SD it was only a 3% difference, no matter the caliber all the way up to and including 44mag, in actual stopping the threat no matter how many rounds fired. Also trauma surgeons will tell you flat out its a devastating round.
Just picked this up for my lady. Good shooting gun. My only issue is the mags. Baseplates are very loose and seem cheaply made. Other than that the thing runs and at 7 to 10 yards is pretty accurate
I loved everything about the 380ez, except for the grip safety, and the magazines. The had a bad habit of stovepiping on the last round in the mag. Just hated the way the grip safety felt in my hand.
My current EDC is a micro 9 (Taurus GX4) and I hope I can keep it that way for some time to come. But I'm 3 months away from turning 70, and I'm having some issues with my hands: achy/stiff fingers and wrist pain and numbness. I can rack the slide on a 9, felt recoil isn't a concern, but manipulating the slide feels stiff, which could be an issue clearing malfunctions. So I started thinking about a .380 auto and Ruger is kind of a go-to for me. That's why I'm checking out the Security-380 videos. Yours is an encouraging review. Looks like a good shooter. And that Lite Rack might be what I need if these wrist issues continue to be a problem.
It's an excellent item. Fiocchi 95 FMJ gave me trouble. All other ammo had no issues. I called Fiocchi, great service, they said their Italian made ammo has slightly different specs. I found this item to be accurate with, great sights, little recoil, lightweight easy to IWB.
Thanks for a good review. I recently bought one of these for myself. I really enjoyed shooting my wife's .380 EZ, but I'm also not a fan of the palm safety. After watching a couple of other videos on it, I wanted to try it out. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but it's good to know it ran well for you.
I just went to my local shop yesterday and took a look at one. I currently have a SW EZ 380 - no manual safety, but like you I do not enjoy the grip safety on it, plus the single stack grip feels too thin for me. If my range has one to try out, I definitely will. Good review.
@@richardswann5300 well, get this. I tried that and a Glock 42 at the range. I’d never shot a Glock before but I was consistently more accurate with it. And it felt really good. So I bought one. Go figure.
Galloway Precision makes an optics mount plate which slides right in the rear sight cutout and the screw in front of the sight is for securing the rear sight and allowing you to drift the rear sight if needed OR replacing and securing the optics plate.
I want one. I have never understood why Glock does not manufacture and sell their larger 380 in America. I think it would sell. This will suit me fine.
I experienced some issues during a proper break in period. They smoothed out after 400 rounds. Happy with mine. Don't shoot a few mags and call it quits with this one. Keep shooting.
I ended up buying on of these Ruger security 380s. My 1st 380! Its also the least expensive pistol I have ever bought at $279.99. I'm sure its not the best trigger but for an entry level, pistol I'm sure its usable. (I'm waiting on mine to arrive) Having a wider larger frame and longer barrel should be a huge help to newer shooters and junior shooters. Elderly, small, weaker folks, junior shooters, people with arthritis, carpel tunnel issues, wrist, elbow, shoulder surgery victims etc will all benefit from Rugers Lite rack and S&W's 380 easy rack. The wider grip and longer frame should help keep anybody on target with almost no muzzle rise. Maybe someone will make aftermarket triggers for these someday if the gun is popular enough. I'm not a Facebooker, but I subbed, I always "like" everything I watch as well. Hope it helps.
Everyone worry’s about trigger pull, as personal protection I doubt if I’ll notice the trigger in a high stress response. Might be great for training , but again in high stress you are going to make a 10 pound pull feel like butter
I like the idea of a larger than pocket size .380. I don't see me buying one but the idea of losing some ballistics in return for lower recoil and improved shootability can have some merits. My wife has a Bersa Thunder and it is a pleasure to shoot despite being blowback design. If we could just close the price gap between 9x19 and .380 ammo...
The PRICE gap between the 9mm and 380 is ridiculous. Even so, I just don't get these crazy prices of all calibers over a relatively short period of time. I don't think there is enough competition.... Several brands are actually manufactured by the same company or under a common holding company. Although Remington was on the ropes ( I don't see how given prices) but it has been aquired by Vista Outdoor which owns Cci and Federal in addition to Remington. Price de-escalation and improvent in public opinion and therefore heathier gun related businesses might be better served by less constant sky is falling associated with gun ownership and negative politics and more by comprehensively emphasizing guns as a sport, recreation, hobby, and training, as complimentary with self defence purposes.
You covered the positive and I will tell some of the negatives. First this is not designed with lefties in mind. the mag released can not be switched nor the safety. The trigger felt pretty gritty but after about 1000 dry fires it has smoothed up nicely. I am going to be 86 in three months so I have some problems with the recoil but if I take a couple of tylenols before shooting my pain is ok, sort of. The skin on my trigger finger gets pinched when firing but that may be just me. With gloves should not be a problem. The mags have a cheap spacer evidently so they can use the same with the 9mm without the spacer. Overall it is a good pistol for the price. Unless you are lefthanded. I think Ruger could have done even better with just al little bit of additional attention.
Recovering from shoulder surgery...I can't run the slide on my G23 ...but I can on the ruger ...picked one up so I'm armed with something.. its really grown on me ..I dig it
I did a video of the same pistol two days ago and it seems I can shoot it better one handed than two but I’m also use to full size so I need to change my grip and loved the vid
so, sounds like it's a really good choice for it's target audience (my wife and I both have arthritis/hand-strength issues, so could be a good choice; have a friend with recoil sensitivity, so also a good choice there)
I don't know if I'd pick one up. I have a Walther PPS M2 in 9mm that holds 9 rounds. And it's probably smaller than this gun, and probably shoots about as well. 15 rounds does make it tempting, in a way. Though you'd probably never need 15 rounds in a shooting situation
I am looking to get myself this Firearm, I have been watching all the reviews I can. I like to wait at least a year before I buy just to see if all the bugs are worked out.
I'll stick with my lcp2 it's perfect for close self defense inside 5-6yards with the xstream defense x- shape rounds work great for . 380 fits in light shorts just fine. Kinda important here in Florida
The LCP-MAX slots nicely between the II and the Security in this caliber. That gives the Ruger buyer three options in .380ACP (four if you include the original LCP series guns.) Respectable.
Just picked one up, beautiful firearm. Hope to get to the range this week. Only 1 problem....cannot find 15rd extra magazines anywhere. Tried every possible location and site I know, but no one has any stock.
I think the 380 round performs better out of the longer barrel as opposed to the 2.75” barrels so common in the pocket carry guns. If you can get expansion and penetration out of the projectile then the round is adequate for civilian PD. I have to laugh every time a reviewer says this lite-rack model was designed for the physically impaired. There are a bunch of regular shooters out there that could enjoy the Security 380 feature even if they aren’t physically impaired. Personally I always thought that was a pathetic marketing strategy. On PD rounds…you might be amazed at how Federal HSTs would perform out of that model. I use them in my LCP Max and they cycle just fine. Regrettably my LCP Max isn’t +P rated because I’m rather fond of the Buffalo Bore 380 offerings. Great review.
I would like to comment that 380 is a very good caliber for summertime use because almost everyone is wearing just a lite shirt or t-shirt and penetration would not be a problem, now in the colder season a 9mm or above is fine to use because of the many layers of clothing that people wear. calibers are just like the clothes you wear! you go to the beach and wear a bathing suit and flip flops, you go to a party and you dress up nice. heavy calibers in summer could put you at risk of over-penetration and that is not good. be safe and shoot straight. PS, also remember that shot placement is Paramount in a self-defense scenario.
With 380 so expensive these days, I don't see the point. My 380's rarely make an appearance at the range these days. The price of 9MM is no where near what it use to be but it's still cheaper that 380 ASP
I had one malfunction with failure to extract but I blame the ammo bc it was 10 year old cheap .380. Other than that, mine has been 100% reliable with 200 rounds thru it
Why I went with this gun. I got the arthritis in my hands the S&W shield or Ewslizer didn't work well for me with the grip safety This one has the right feel I can rack it control it, with .380 and 32 ammo selection is important
Ordered one last night (Gunbroker).... Looking forward to it. Wife uses my Security 9 now. So I get it back!! :) Yet, I think she will like the .380. She's had surgery on her hand/wrist before... so this will ease that up a bit. Enjoyed the video!
Looking at this. Thanks for vid. I already have good options, but have osteoarthritis in my dominant hand. Carpel tunnel in the left. It sucks getting old. 😢
Looking for one to use as a range toy. I have a Max and PPK , both are no fun to shoot for fun. Now that I am reloading, want something a little bigger.
It looks like it would slot right into a Security-9 Compact holster. If so that's a smart move on Ruger's part. I could swear it uses the exact same lower as the S-9C, as well as the same 10 and 15 round 9MM magazine bodies. Do they seem a bit long for 380 cartridges?
You just need to open up the Kydex in front of the front sight because the fiber optic sight is a little longer. Other than that it locks right into a S9C holster.
This may be a decent alternative to a 9mm for some shooters. I know some new shooters that hate my compact 9mm or micro 380 pistols. Too snappy & lots of malfunctions from weak hands.
My only gripe is why didn't Ruger make this optics ready!? Hopefully they will with a later version, because this one is selling like hot cakes! Other than that, It checks off many of the other bells and whistles. And FYI a .380 will kill you just as fast as a .308. So, why act as if its not good enough for daily carry?
Nice honest reveiw. I'm gonna wait for a model w/out a damn safety. They can get you killed. And he is right about the slide stop. With a lower powered spring to make it a "Lite slide" you should sling shot it cause that extra smigen of travel ensures it goes into battery. Sling shot all your guns and make it a habit.
If you aren’t familiar with Ruger thumb safeties, they are actually very well designed, as mentioned in the video. The way they pivot makes the difficult to engage from a ready position so it is almost impossible to accidentally engage it however it swipes off very easily. The lever itself is small so if you just leave it off you will never know it’s there.
@@barrygagnon8629 Not sure what you are referring to but, since it doesn't have an ambidextrous safety, I am not interested. Not for left handed folks, sorry.
@@cold_shooter nothing to be sorry about, if you are left handed and want a safety this probably isn’t for you. A lot of people don’t understand the Ruger safety design much like they don’t know that the slide locks are not designed to be a slide release. I was just explaining the safety to the guy who said having one was a deal breaker.
Just trying to be helpful…, When showing the gun, don’t hold it in front of a dark jacket. Hold it off to the side and don’t wave it around. Good content!
OK looks like you respond to your questions so heres mine: as a first time gun owner who wants a compact, home defense gun that's fun to shoot do you recommend this gun, the Canik METE mc9, or Smith and Wesson Equalizer? 0:03
Well that all depends on what you're looking to spend on the gun itself and ammunition. 380 is a softer recoil in this sized hand gun but the ammunition is more expensive than 9mm. The equalizer has a goofy hand safety that I haven't dealt with yet. The canik is also one that I don't have experience with but have seen amazing reviews. 9mm will be cheaper to shoot but a little more recoil. Practice alot and you'll be fine. Hope this helps
We were really excited to shoot the gun but when we took it out the first time it kept jamming up on us. The guy at the range oiled it up a bit and suggested it may just need a breaking in period. Any suggestions? I believe it's a good gun and I'm hoping it just needs to be broken in. My father is 70 and this gun seems very ideal for him at his age.
When I first got mine I took it completely apart and oiled up everything and ran the slide about 100 times and then oiled again. What type of ammo are you using?
any update? when i got mine i had a bunch of white lube all caked up on the inside of the slide from the factory, i cleaned all that off and put my hopps lube on it, and when i went to the range it ran through 50 rounds of ball ammo perfectly, and 20 rounds of hornady black xtp just fine.
@@RubyRidgeWaco It does seem to fill a bit of an odd niche. It has the light rack for weaker hands, but it's also noticeably fatter than its contemporaries since it's built on the Security-9 Compact frame. I suspect it'll be popular for folks with bigger paws, or those suffering from arthritis that makes it difficult to grip the narrow frames that have become so popular with the microcompact craze. I also suspect Ruger is just trying to find a purpose for the Security-9 Compact manufacturing line and parts bins since the Max-9 is pretty much taking over that role, making the S9C a bit redundant.
Is the 95 Grain is that the powder charge. Or is that the bullet grain people say bigger bullet grain's is more power but that's not powder charge. Is 95 Grain 380 acp the same as 95 Grain 9 mm in power there both the same thing 🤔
Why not an easy slide for everyone? As long as the piece cycles, what is wrong with that? Ruger must have achieved something through superior engineering. Even though I sold my LCP II, I might buy another 380.
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Built for the crowd that can easily handle higher calibers but choose not to. Faster target acquisition. Faster multi round hits. Easier recoil. Less chance of over penetration. An all around great pistol.
The beautiful thing about this gun is the light recoil in a compact gun that can be carried. Is it the size of many 9 mm micros? no. However, that price comes with the ability to be a home defense gun, and also a concealed carry gun for those with diminished grip strength. It weighs about 19 ounces which is only 1 or 2 ounces heavier than your best micro 9s. it’s also is not that much bigger, like I said, just big enough that it can flex into home defense or conceal carry. The slightly increase size paired with a slightly reduced recoil matters a whole lot. Good job Ruger. The light rack is just the whip cream or icing on the top.
There are literally no advantages to having a gun recoil. I don't shame anyone for choosing a light recoiling gun. Recoil is combat ineffective. Makes no sense to choose a gun that kicks into you unnecessarily and makes the gun harder to control when options to have a smoother shooting, more accurate, faster target acquiring gun exist.
I'm convinced this ruger security 380 can be a valid competition gun. For $300 you can shoot just as good as anyone with a $1200 handgun.
@@smokingcrab2290 agree makes no sense having a gun with more recoil. Shot placement with speed matter. Increased recoil makes that job much harder. Security-380 makes the job pleasant.
With the range of ammo available now for 380 it's a adequate round for self defense. The ammo for 380 keeps getting better all the time.
happy with mine so far, 300 rounds of Blazer ammo and no failures. Accurate, low recoil shooting and for the $299 i think it's a great gun so far
299 sounds like a good price.
I paid 320 for mine and I was happy it’s a good gun.
@gae have you had any issues at all with the GX4? I have been hearing that Taurus is really stepping up their game lately
Great deal!
@@TADDs101 I have a Taurus GX4 and has been great I have around 700 rds through it not one malfunction I paid $299 if that's your price range it's good bang for the buck.
My buddy is a retired law enforcement officer and he just bought one. He bought it for $319 taxes and background check. And loves it
Awesome!
Bought it 30 days ago. Just an excellent gun. Everything works like it should.
Well dang it's a ruger wadda you expect
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This was a very good review. You covered the important info well. I do like the 380 round from the respected manufacturers. The 380 is perfectly efficient as a defensive round. The Ruger Security 380 seems like a great pistol for cc, not too heavy, adequate capacity, low recoil, and it’s pretty. I am now a subscriber of your channel. Good stuff.
Very much appreciated 🙏
Got the Secuity 380, about 3 months ago, I am an older guy with weakened wrists, so the light rack system was my reason to buy it. Really enjoy shooting it and have put a lot of the herters and blazzer CCI through it with no faults. Enjoyed your video and I am now a new subscriber
Very much appreciated 🙏
love me some blazer
How about the underwood extreme penetrator +p 380 ammo have you fired eny of does rounds ?
@@lobo-uh2tb no haven’t seen any of that ammo
I just like the way it looks and It's a Ruger. My Security-9 is a favorite of mine, so this will fit in nicely.
What most reviewers of this gun fail to explain properly is that this is a locked breech design as opposed to the more common straight blowback of most other .380s. The locked breech design dramatically reduces perceived recoil and lessens the force needed to pull back the slide. In many blowback designs such as the Beretta 80 series, the Walther PP series and the Bersa Thunder for example, the recoil of a .380, while manageable, can still be quite snappy. Also, the fact that it's not a micro pocket pistol allows these benefits to maximized.
Bought one to put a light on and keep in the night stand for home defense, didn't expect a great gun honestly for $300.00. Boy was i wrong. Took it to the range a few days after I got it to test it out/sight it in, no adjustments were needed and I absolutely fell in love with it. Most hand guns I've ever bought I expected to really like and didn't, disappointment is very common when purchasing hand guns I have found. But the this Ruger 380... Wow. My 9mm now is geared up and in the night stand instead and the 380 has become my daily carry gun and I couldn't be much happier with it. There is just something about it that makes me comfortable and confident should I need it in a self defense role in a carry situation than I ever had with my 9mm.
Currently I have fired about 600 rounds through with 1 single jam which may have been user error. I had gloves on and may have had a bit of pressure on the slide with my thumb, not 100% sure, but I think that is what caused it. The only thing about this gun I dislike is the magazine clips themselves, they do seem to be made pretty cheaply, but overall they aren't terrible, just don't drop one on concreate like I did. As for the gun, at a $300.00 price point, I don't think it can be beat for the amount of gun you get per dollar. It's a great gun and I'd recommend it to anyone. My wife liked it so much she got one too with the titanium gold barrel and chamber cover, I really like the looks of that.
The mags are definitely needing an upgrade
After carrying six guns professionally for 32 of my 33 years with the agency, "reset" is not an issue. I believe that the idea that the slide release is only a slide stop came about when Glock came on the scene. Seems that, compared to many other semi-autos, the glock's slide stop / slide release is quite small.
I carry a Ruger LCP II with Underwood XD rounds in my pocket 24/7. No other self-defense rounds is adequate for the .380 ACP in parts of the country that get cold (requiring outer garment wearing). This combination is quite sufficient for self-defense at close range when another pistol is not readily available/concealable.
This Ruger Security seems to be a great conceal carry for many older people and others that no longer have or do not have the hand strength to rack a heavier round. Nice weapon Ruger!
Good review. Thanks for an accurate explanation of the thumb safety, you would be surprised how many TH-cam reviewers don't understand the design of the thumb safety and they think it's a quirk. Thanks for sharing...
Very much appreciated. Thanks for watching
Looks like a good fit for me. I am a security guard officer and need to qualify with a firearm. This Ruger Security .380 is on my radar.
I personally think the hype is justified. Got one for my wife and it's an awesome little gun!
Agreed
@@jasonschuneman791 absolutely agree. It is very accurate out to 15 yards, with no recoil.
Nice review and shooting. These Lite Rack S&W and Ruger 380's are a huge help for folks with carpel tunnel, arthritis, any kind of hand strength issues. Another Utuber said his store even sold one to a guy with 2 fingers.I know an older guy that has had his wrist joint fused, as it was worn out! I bet the market for these is huge. The doublestack Ruger with 15 rounds and no redundant grip safety is a huge winner IMHO. The singlestack 8 round S&W may have started this current size and ease of use, trend though. Those Ruger LCP 380s are so tiny, (like all micros), I bet most folks have a hard time hitting targets, unless they practice regularly. They love the ease of carry, but what good is it, if you can barely hit a barn door with it? I also saw in other tests of ammo the 380s with a 3/4" to 1" longer barrels picked up 100 Feet per second in speed! The tiny 2.8" barrel is costing folks speed and penetration in those tiny micros. I believe their only about 1000fps advertised speed and most were down in the high 800s to low 900's when checked in the field. The gel tests also have shown this as well. I think its a decent self defense round out of a 3.5" or longer barrel, and the right brand of ammo is chosen imho. The Bersa Thunder Plus 15+1 kinda owned this size of 380 pistols for many years by itself. Looks like those days are over 😀
I just picked one of these up recently, put a few rounds through it, seems to be a nice gun.
I currently carry the bigger brother to this model, the security-9, which I've been very happy with.
Because of that is why I picked up the 380 as well.
There is something enchanting about the security series.
Nice review SM2A, enjoyed the content - 380 has it's place in my rotation
Very much appreciated
OK Dave, I appreciate your take on his weapon. Its obvious that you came into the video somewhat biased, mainly about the cartridge itself, but also somewhat biased against the current offerings of "compact / sub-compact" .380's.
I am glad that in the end, you expressed that you were impressed with the firearm, and that it performed well.
I have always had passion for .380 since my first Colt Govt .380 in the early 80's. I currently have 2 Bersa's (thunder & fire storm), 1 RIA (baby rock), 1 Ruger (LCP Max) & 2 Beretta's (84 & 85) all in .380 and I am anxiously waiting for this Security 380 to show up locally.
Thank you for this evaluation!
Yes I definitely need more experience with different 380s out there. I absolutely loved the bersa thunder I had back in the day. Thanks for watching!
Try the Underwood solid copper and Precision One HP's they will change your mind about the round. In real world scenarios where someone used a 380 for SD it was only a 3% difference, no matter the caliber all the way up to and including 44mag, in actual stopping the threat no matter how many rounds fired. Also trauma surgeons will tell you flat out its a devastating round.
Just picked this up for my lady. Good shooting gun. My only issue is the mags. Baseplates are very loose and seem cheaply made. Other than that the thing runs and at 7 to 10 yards is pretty accurate
It looks good and seems soft shooting.
I have the SW 380ez which is very similar to this gun. I love it. I’ll be buying this gun as soon as my local shop get one in stock.
I have and love the Smith & Wesson 380 EZ
I loved everything about the 380ez, except for the grip safety, and the magazines. The had a bad habit of stovepiping on the last round in the mag. Just hated the way the grip safety felt in my hand.
My current EDC is a micro 9 (Taurus GX4) and I hope I can keep it that way for some time to come. But I'm 3 months away from turning 70, and I'm having some issues with my hands: achy/stiff fingers and wrist pain and numbness. I can rack the slide on a 9, felt recoil isn't a concern, but manipulating the slide feels stiff, which could be an issue clearing malfunctions.
So I started thinking about a .380 auto and Ruger is kind of a go-to for me. That's why I'm checking out the Security-380 videos. Yours is an encouraging review. Looks like a good shooter. And that Lite Rack might be what I need if these wrist issues continue to be a problem.
Thanks for the video.
I was planning on buying the 15-round Bursa Thunder Plus but I will now also consider the Ruger Security 380.
Oh I love the bersa thunders!
@@Spidermonkey2a Whaaattt???? I could have sworn you said you dont shoot .380, and haven't for several years????
Go with the Ruger!!
Same here, but I’m hoping for a Pro model.
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What will the pro model offer that the regular model will not offer?
Placing an order now...thanks for the video!
Awesome! You're welcome. Hope you enjoy yours!
I like the way you explain things you talk like friend explaining things clearly
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It's an excellent item. Fiocchi 95 FMJ gave me trouble. All other ammo had no issues. I called Fiocchi, great service, they said their Italian made ammo has slightly different specs. I found this item to be accurate with, great sights, little recoil, lightweight easy to IWB.
Thanks for sharing, I am presently trying to get one, but they are hard to come by!
Yeah they're pretty popular for sure.
I just bought this…havent fired it yet but cant wait…im a 380 gal!!!
Thanks for a good review. I recently bought one of these for myself. I really enjoyed shooting my wife's .380 EZ, but I'm also not a fan of the palm safety. After watching a couple of other videos on it, I wanted to try it out. I haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but it's good to know it ran well for you.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. I'm sure you'll enjoy shooting it.
I just went to my local shop yesterday and took a look at one. I currently have a SW EZ 380 - no manual safety, but like you I do not enjoy the grip safety on it, plus the single stack grip feels too thin for me. If my range has one to try out, I definitely will. Good review.
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I just got the Ruger Lite Rack 380.
Love it !
Going to sell my S&W 380 EZ.
@@richardswann5300 well, get this. I tried that and a Glock 42 at the range. I’d never shot a Glock before but I was consistently more accurate with it. And it felt really good. So I bought one. Go figure.
great review, thanks. looks like it has a lot of plus points
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Galloway Precision makes an optics mount plate which slides right in the rear sight cutout and the screw in front of the sight is for securing the rear sight and allowing you to drift the rear sight if needed OR replacing and securing the optics plate.
I want one. I have never understood why Glock does not manufacture and sell their larger 380 in America. I think it would sell. This will suit me fine.
Now I understand it’s changed and the 380 will be made here and sold here!
This one and Mossberg mc2c is my problem I don’t know which to buy for my first carry gun
Thanks for a great review
You're welcome. Thanks for watching
I experienced some issues during a proper break in period. They smoothed out after 400 rounds. Happy with mine. Don't shoot a few mags and call it quits with this one. Keep shooting.
We put a lot of time in it. It performed very well
I bought the first one my LGS got in. I'm 69 with arthritis in my hands. I can upgrade this slide easily. My new EDC.
Very nice!
I ended up buying on of these Ruger security 380s. My 1st 380! Its also the least expensive pistol I have ever bought at $279.99. I'm sure its not the best trigger but for an entry level, pistol I'm sure its usable. (I'm waiting on mine to arrive) Having a wider larger frame and longer barrel should be a huge help to newer shooters and junior shooters. Elderly, small, weaker folks, junior shooters, people with arthritis, carpel tunnel issues, wrist, elbow, shoulder surgery victims etc will all benefit from Rugers Lite rack and S&W's 380 easy rack. The wider grip and longer frame should help keep anybody on target with almost no muzzle rise. Maybe someone will make aftermarket triggers for these someday if the gun is popular enough. I'm not a Facebooker, but I subbed, I always "like" everything I watch as well. Hope it helps.
Very much appreciated! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have mine.
This was an awesome vid!
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Great video! Keep up the good work!
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Everyone worry’s about trigger pull, as personal protection I doubt if I’ll notice the trigger in a high stress response. Might be great for training , but again in high stress you are going to make a 10 pound pull feel like butter
Ruger good job 👏 but I'll wait for the XL.
I like the idea of a larger than pocket size .380. I don't see me buying one but the idea of losing some ballistics in return for lower recoil and improved shootability can have some merits. My wife has a Bersa Thunder and it is a pleasure to shoot despite being blowback design. If we could just close the price gap between 9x19 and .380 ammo...
Agreed
Underwood 380 ammo definitely closes the gap
The PRICE gap between the 9mm and 380 is ridiculous. Even so, I just don't get these crazy prices of all calibers over a relatively short period of time. I don't think there is enough competition.... Several brands are actually manufactured by the same company or under a common holding company. Although Remington was on the ropes ( I don't see how given prices) but it has been aquired by Vista Outdoor which owns Cci and Federal in addition to Remington. Price de-escalation and improvent in public opinion and therefore heathier gun related businesses might be better served by less constant sky is falling associated with gun ownership and negative politics and more by comprehensively emphasizing guns as a sport, recreation, hobby, and training, as complimentary with self defence purposes.
Your range reminds me of south-central PA where I grew up.
Good video. Nice gun. Very good shooting. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
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Had a performance center sw I like this gun just as much or better I like the wide grip and the cut away slide
You covered the positive and I will tell some of the negatives. First this is not designed with lefties in mind. the mag released can not be switched nor the safety. The trigger felt pretty gritty but after about 1000 dry fires it has smoothed up nicely. I am going to be 86 in three months so I have some problems with the recoil but if I take a couple of tylenols before shooting my pain is ok, sort of. The skin on my trigger finger gets pinched when firing but that may be just me. With gloves should not be a problem. The mags have a cheap spacer evidently so they can use the same with the 9mm without the spacer. Overall it is a good pistol for the price. Unless you are lefthanded. I think Ruger could have done even better with just al little bit of additional attention.
Hopefully in the future they work out the kinks
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
Recovering from shoulder surgery...I can't run the slide on my G23 ...but I can on the ruger ...picked one up so I'm armed with something.. its really grown on me ..I dig it
Happy to hear that! Hope your recovery is going well 🙏
Emergency room personnel say a "pistol wound is a pistol wound". So if that's the case, wouldn't the one that's easier to shoot make sense?
I did a video of the same pistol two days ago and it seems I can shoot it better one handed than two but I’m also use to full size so I need to change my grip and loved the vid
Great Video, Bro...
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching
so, sounds like it's a really good choice for it's target audience
(my wife and I both have arthritis/hand-strength issues, so could be a good choice; have a friend with recoil sensitivity, so also a good choice there)
Absolutely
Worth every bit of the hype!
I agree
I don't know if I'd pick one up. I have a Walther PPS M2 in 9mm that holds 9 rounds. And it's probably smaller than this gun, and probably shoots about as well. 15 rounds does make it tempting, in a way. Though you'd probably never need 15 rounds in a shooting situation
I like three dot sights, if someone doesn't they can always black out the rear sights. I like the option. Thanks for sharing.
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Great job Dave thanks I bought this gun I like it do a video useing hollow pts
I have one coming up soon. Much appreciated 🙏
Love the security 380 great video 👍🏽🇺🇸
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It is cool that it has the rail for a flash light or laser, or both by the way.
Seems like a nice little gun
Thanks!
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I am looking to get myself this Firearm, I have been watching all the reviews I can. I like to wait at least a year before I buy just to see if all the bugs are worked out.
Nice detailed review ! Earned My sub.
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I'll stick with my lcp2 it's perfect for close self defense inside 5-6yards with the xstream defense x- shape rounds work great for . 380 fits in light shorts just fine. Kinda important here in Florida
The LCP-MAX slots nicely between the II and the Security in this caliber. That gives the Ruger buyer three options in .380ACP (four if you include the original LCP series guns.) Respectable.
Just picked one up, beautiful firearm. Hope to get to the range this week. Only 1 problem....cannot find 15rd extra magazines anywhere. Tried every possible location and site I know, but no one has any stock.
Yeah I agree they're difficult to find
I think the 380 round performs better out of the longer barrel as opposed to the 2.75” barrels so common in the pocket carry guns. If you can get expansion and penetration out of the projectile then the round is adequate for civilian PD. I have to laugh every time a reviewer says this lite-rack model was designed for the physically impaired. There are a bunch of regular shooters out there that could enjoy the Security 380 feature even if they aren’t physically impaired. Personally I always thought that was a pathetic marketing strategy. On PD rounds…you might be amazed at how Federal HSTs would perform out of that model. I use them in my LCP Max and they cycle just fine. Regrettably my LCP Max isn’t +P rated because I’m rather fond of the Buffalo Bore 380 offerings. Great review.
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Just use FMJ if you carry.380 bro.
I wish I would’ve picked one of these up instead of my LCP max !
I would like to comment that 380 is a very good caliber for summertime use because almost everyone is wearing just a lite shirt or t-shirt and penetration would not be a problem, now in the colder season a 9mm or above is fine to use because of the many layers of clothing that people wear. calibers are just like the clothes you wear! you go to the beach and wear a bathing suit and flip flops, you go to a party and you dress up nice. heavy calibers in summer could put you at risk of over-penetration and that is not good. be safe and shoot straight. PS, also remember that shot placement is Paramount in a self-defense scenario.
Especially here in Florida.
I was considering this for my wife because of the easy pull slide and less recoil
It's a good option
With 380 so expensive these days, I don't see the point. My 380's rarely make an appearance at the range these days. The price of 9MM is no where near what it use to be but it's still cheaper that 380 ASP
Most excellent.
I had one malfunction with failure to extract but I blame the ammo bc it was 10 year old cheap .380. Other than that, mine has been 100% reliable with 200 rounds thru it
Why I went with this gun. I got the arthritis in my hands the S&W shield or Ewslizer didn't work well for me with the grip safety This one has the right feel I can rack it control it, with .380 and 32 ammo selection is important
Bought one! 380 is wonderful at 50 yards!
Ordered one last night (Gunbroker).... Looking forward to it. Wife uses my Security 9 now. So I get it back!! :) Yet, I think she will like the .380. She's had surgery on her hand/wrist before... so this will ease that up a bit. Enjoyed the video!
Hope she enjoys it. It's a fun little gun. Very much appreciated 🙏
I hope she does, too. @@Spidermonkey2a
Looking at this. Thanks for vid. I already have good options, but have osteoarthritis in my dominant hand. Carpel tunnel in the left. It sucks getting old. 😢
It sure does. Thanks for watching.
Well, bought it and like it. 😊
Awesome!
380 is awesomeness!! It's a 9mm short for cryin out loud !! Better than the 9mm !!
Looking for one to use as a range toy. I have a Max and PPK , both are no fun to shoot for fun. Now that I am reloading, want something a little bigger.
This would be great for my wife which has trouble sometimes with my glock 17
good deal
It looks like it would slot right into a Security-9 Compact holster. If so that's a smart move on Ruger's part. I could swear it uses the exact same lower as the S-9C, as well as the same 10 and 15 round 9MM magazine bodies. Do they seem a bit long for 380 cartridges?
Kind of
You just need to open up the Kydex in front of the front sight because the fiber optic sight is a little longer. Other than that it locks right into a S9C holster.
It fits in the same holster as my nine.
I have both the s-9, and this s-380
This may be a decent alternative to a 9mm for some shooters. I know some new shooters that hate my compact 9mm or micro 380 pistols. Too snappy & lots of malfunctions from weak hands.
I shoot the Browning 380 BDA. One of the 1st 380 double stacks.
My only gripe is why didn't Ruger make this optics ready!? Hopefully they will with a later version, because this one is selling like hot cakes! Other than that, It checks off many of the other bells and whistles. And FYI a .380 will kill you just as fast as a .308. So, why act as if its not good enough for daily carry?
Good point.
Nice honest reveiw. I'm gonna wait for a model w/out a damn safety. They can get you killed. And he is right about the slide stop. With a lower powered spring to make it a "Lite slide" you should sling shot it cause that extra smigen of travel ensures it goes into battery. Sling shot all your guns and make it a habit.
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If you aren’t familiar with Ruger thumb safeties, they are actually very well designed, as mentioned in the video. The way they pivot makes the difficult to engage from a ready position so it is almost impossible to accidentally engage it however it swipes off very easily. The lever itself is small so if you just leave it off you will never know it’s there.
The safety is pretty easy to remove completely
@@barrygagnon8629 Not sure what you are referring to but, since it doesn't have an ambidextrous safety, I am not interested. Not for left handed folks, sorry.
@@cold_shooter nothing to be sorry about, if you are left handed and want a safety this probably isn’t for you. A lot of people don’t understand the Ruger safety design much like they don’t know that the slide locks are not designed to be a slide release. I was just explaining the safety to the guy who said having one was a deal breaker.
You should give Ian at Forgotten Weapons a look for the TH-cam and strikes
That bottom piece is called pinky extension
Thanks Dave. Great job. Good info. God bless. Liked & subscribed.
Lets go Brandon
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Just trying to be helpful…,
When showing the gun, don’t hold it in front of a dark jacket. Hold it off to the side and don’t wave it around. Good content!
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OK looks like you respond to your questions so heres mine: as a first time gun owner who wants a compact, home defense gun that's fun to shoot do you recommend this gun, the Canik METE mc9, or Smith and Wesson Equalizer? 0:03
Well that all depends on what you're looking to spend on the gun itself and ammunition. 380 is a softer recoil in this sized hand gun but the ammunition is more expensive than 9mm. The equalizer has a goofy hand safety that I haven't dealt with yet. The canik is also one that I don't have experience with but have seen amazing reviews. 9mm will be cheaper to shoot but a little more recoil. Practice alot and you'll be fine. Hope this helps
@Spidermonkey2a thank you for your prompt, informative response. I'm thinking the Canik...
You're welcome. Enjoy 🙂
After wrist surgery, I need something with less recoil.
We were really excited to shoot the gun but when we took it out the first time it kept jamming up on us. The guy at the range oiled it up a bit and suggested it may just need a breaking in period. Any suggestions? I believe it's a good gun and I'm hoping it just needs to be broken in. My father is 70 and this gun seems very ideal for him at his age.
When I first got mine I took it completely apart and oiled up everything and ran the slide about 100 times and then oiled again. What type of ammo are you using?
any update? when i got mine i had a bunch of white lube all caked up on the inside of the slide from the factory, i cleaned all that off and put my hopps lube on it, and when i went to the range it ran through 50 rounds of ball ammo perfectly, and 20 rounds of hornady black xtp just fine.
I think the Ruger LCP Max is revolutionary, but this gun actually doesn't make much sense to me.
It’s supposed to be cheaper than a s&w m&p shield ez .380 and holds more rounds
@@carljohnson4996 oh I dig it, I just don't know what demigraphic it's for.
@@RubyRidgeWaco It does seem to fill a bit of an odd niche. It has the light rack for weaker hands, but it's also noticeably fatter than its contemporaries since it's built on the Security-9 Compact frame. I suspect it'll be popular for folks with bigger paws, or those suffering from arthritis that makes it difficult to grip the narrow frames that have become so popular with the microcompact craze.
I also suspect Ruger is just trying to find a purpose for the Security-9 Compact manufacturing line and parts bins since the Max-9 is pretty much taking over that role, making the S9C a bit redundant.
@@herbderbler1585 or just people who want really fast follow up shots
Older folks, and wives is the target. Anyone recoil shy and who have weaker hands.
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Is the 95 Grain is that the powder charge. Or is that the bullet grain people say bigger bullet grain's is more power but that's not powder charge. Is 95 Grain 380 acp the same as 95 Grain 9 mm in power there both the same thing 🤔
Bullet grain
Why not an easy slide for everyone? As long as the piece cycles, what is wrong with that? Ruger must have achieved something through superior engineering. Even though I sold my LCP II, I might buy another 380.
I wouldn't mind that.
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