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Ruger SP101 2.25" vs Ruger Security-9 vs Ruger Security-9 Compact vs Ruger Max-9 vs Ruger Security-380

Ruger SP101 2.25"

DA/SA Pocket Revolver Chambered in 357 Magnum, 38 Special +P, 9mm Luger
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Ruger Security-9

SAO Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
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Ruger Security-9 Compact

SAO Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
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Ruger Max-9

Striker-Fired Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
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Ruger Security-380

SAO Subcompact Pistol Chambered in 380 ACP

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
SP101 2.25" 7.2 in 4.5 in 1.35 in 26 oz
Security-9 7.24 in 5 in 1.02 in 23.8 oz
Security-9 Compact 6.52 in 4.35 in 1.02 in 21.9 oz
Max-9 6 in 4.52 in 0.95 in 18.4 oz
Security-380 6.52 in 5.01 in 1.02 in 19.7 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
SP101 2.25" 2.25 in DA/SA ruger.com
Security-9 4 in SAO ruger.com
Security-9 Compact 3.42 in SAO ruger.com
Max-9 3.2 in Striker-Fired ruger.com
Security-380 3.42 in SAO ruger.com

Capacity

  357 Magnum 38 Special +P 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 9mm Luger 380 ACP
SP101 2.25" 5 5 5 5 5 5 -
Security-9 - - 10 , 15 , 17 (+1) 10 , 15 , 17 (+1) 10 , 15 , 17 (+1) 10 , 15 , 17 (+1) -
Security-9 Compact - - 10 , 15 (+1) 10 , 15 (+1) 10 , 15 (+1) 10 , 15 (+1) -
Max-9 - - 10 , 12 (+1) 10 , 12 (+1) 10 , 12 (+1) 10 , 12 (+1) -
Security-380 - - - - - - 10 , 15 (+1)

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