Ruger's SR40 duty pistol may be the first semi-auto from the company that could catch on with law enforcement officers. Ruger introduced the first striker-fired polymer pistol, the SR9, in 2007. Because .40-caliber S&W is the leading duty ammo in law enforcement, the company introduced a pistol to compete in this realm. In his "Arsenal" review in the March issue of POLICE Magazine, Paul Scarlata called the SR40 a "a pleasingly accurate pistol."
Ruger SR40 Duty Pistol
The SR40 is easily disassembled into its six main subcomponents.
The loaded chamber indicator gives a visible and tactile indication of the pistol's condition.
The slide reciprocates on a steel camblock and two steel inserts at the rear of the frame.
Reviewer Scarlata tested the pistol at 15, 10 and 5 yards.
The SR40's rear sight is adjustable for elecation. The tail of the striker is visible when that unit is cocked.
The inner blade on the face of the trigger must be depressed before the trigger can be pulled through a full stroke.
The SR40 has aggressive grasping grooves on the slide.
Pistol reviewer Paul Scarlata tested the pistol with three loads, including the Hornady 155-grain TAP, Remington 165-grain Golden Saber, and Winchester 180-grain PDX.
The SR40 has a massive extractor, ambidextrous safety, aggressive grasping grooves on the slide, manual safety, easy-to-see sights, and nicely checkered grip frame.
Ruger's SR40 is the company's first striker-fired polymer pistol offering a choice for the law enforcement officer.