Picking mine up next week 🇺🇸

I don't care what anyone says bad about .380.. my arthritis absolutely loves it and I can actually aim accurately! Thanks friend!

Glad to see the .380 making a comeback, maybe the ammo prices will come down a little.

I am a bigger guy and shoot a 40 with no issues, that said I love 380. There a ton of advantages to owning one for home/personal defense that most "gun experts" miss. 380 is a great home defense option if you don't want to stress about a bullet going through your wall and your next door Neighbor's wall. 380 is a great option for single hand shooting in the event you can only free up the use of one hand. 380 under 30 yards has enough power to be more than effective, with less chance of over Pentatration. I love that 380 is getting some love and the fact one of the best names in firearms... Ruger has one for around 350 bucks... awesome.

I'm I big guy, always carried full size guns. But in 21 I destroyed my dominant right shoulder at work. Been through two major procedures getting ready for another one. It has left my right arm useless for the most part. I've carried a max 380 ever since then in my left front pocket. This gun definitely has my attention. It would be great to get close to a full size hand gun again. I think I might be able to pull it off with my right arm again with this gun. Thank you so much for doing such a great review on this firearm sir. You never know what life is going to throw at you, it can change in a second. Guns are tools, different tools for different jobs, and situations. Stay safe everybody, wishing you all in the 2nd amendment community. A great and safe new year.

I'm a 60 year-old woman with arthritis. I love my S&W Shield EZ but not happy with the grip safety & 8-round mag. This might be a great option, thanks Sootch!!

As a female, purchasing my first handgun, the ease of use was very important. I have pretty good hand strength for triggering but my big concern was racking the slide. I was born without a thumb on my left hand and have had to learn how to do many tasks just a little differently than others, and I can do most things just like everyone else. Even the S&W EZ was tough for me. While I’m sure with practice I could learn to rack even the strongest slide but really like the easy pull of this Ruger.

For those who criticize the .380 as not being powerful enough compared to 9mm, the thing to remember is ALL pistol calibers, except something like a .454 Casull, are sub-optimal man stoppers. That's why a pistol is the gun you use to go get your rifle or shotgun. Shot placement is critical for pistols, as even .45 HP's have been recorded unable to put down an adrenaline fueled addict. Even with a shot to the heart, a person can last two minutes, enough time to kill you if they are committed. So if a .380 makes it easier to have follow up shots to aim at the head , that's fine. Most perps won't stick around anyway, if you pull out your CC. Compact conceal pistols are not combat pistols to engage a horde of zombies. They are defensive pistols to survive a short range encounter.

I am 71 years Young and This Is What I Have Been Looking For !

I carry everything from 357 snub nose to 380 acp, the Ruger Security 380 is a great shooter, very accurate, and very soft. I personally love it.

I’m a large man and this gun appeals to me just as much as it does anyone else. The fact that it’s a little bigger appeals to me. What’s wrong with light recoil and an easy to rack slide? You don’t have to be a frail person to appreciate these things. It comes with an optics mount, light rail, and fiber optics sight for 300 bucks. Looks like a steal to me. The only drawback is the longer than ideal reset.

I really like the fact that long after Sootch achieved due recognition as a top firearm voice/"influencer" bona-fide status, He did NOT change, try to put on an act, or get carried away as a lot of people have. Would love to meet you in person someday sir. Keep up the great work. I find your content quite refreshing!

Im 35 and a cancer survivor with nerve damage to my hands. My wife has arthritus and we can both operate this gun as if it were a full size 22 pistol. Its super easy to rack, its just the right weight with a 15 round magazine to not feel front heavy, and its a simple reliable design. Ive seen 1000 round torture tests for this gun that only ended up having 2 jams and that was because they varied the amunition. Im not saying its as reliable as the m&p or glock, but its the best damn 380 you can buy for the money in my opinion. I got mine for 289 at academy and i havent regreted it.

Ruger is doing way more innovation these days than other brands 👍

As I approach my 70th birthday I may retire my 9 mm and try this Security 380. Ruger has made many great pistols but over time I need to consider my age and strength limitations. I sure don’t like recoil and an easy slide to rack sounds very appealing. Great video sir!

People discount the 380, this is 9mm Kurz and will go the full 14 inches, 2 inches beyond the FBI 12 and not go the 24 inches of a 9mm and kill or hurt someone behind the intended target (close range or CQB)

NOW we're talking! I have been waiting for a not so sub-compact .380, made by Ruger or SA. Still big enough to really control, but, small enough for CC. BRAVO!

I’d like to add that 380 is not only a good option for as most people say, “recoil sensitive” or “weaker hands”, but also for realistic less than perfect shooting position. Not criticizing you for saying it, your channel rocks, just saying most people use those terms in general. So for anyone reading this, have you ever tried shooting your 9mm or above caliber in a less than perfect position? Not standing with your feet perfectly pointing at your target, not holding the firearm with both hands, slightly slouching, all less than perfect shooting positions than you may be in an emergency situation. So, in an emergency situation where you’re not in a perfect shooting position, you will be more accurate with a 380. If you’re moving and shooting in awkward positions with a 380, and your attacker is too with a larger caliber, you’re more likely to put shots on target than your attacker. To all, just think about those considerations, when thinking about accuracy in less than perfect shooting positions with a “recoil sensitive” or “weak hand” caliber..

Great review, and thanks for taking the time to make the video. But I gotta say, I think it's hilarious how many reviews of this gun emphasize how it's tailored for women, for grandma, for people with weaker hands, etc. I just bought this today for conceal carry and home defense. It's a compact 9 mm gun chambered in 380. Small, yet with 15 + 1 capacity, and low recoil. I'm a 51 year old male, 5' 10", 210 lbs of solid muscle. If this gun is effective for grandma, why wouldn't it be effective for me?

As a guy with small hands, I'm glad we're getting better options to carry

Ruger knocking it out of the park once again! The most powerful HPs will beat up this gun a bit with that light recoil spring but practice ammo is gentle as we can see in this video. Looks like a joy to shoot especially for people with weaker hands and wrists, injuries, or age related issues.

Recently, because my hands ARE getting old, I put my FN HiPower in the safe, and took out my Browning BDA and Beretta Cheetah. There really were no modern alternatives I could find. But this? This looks GREAT! It looks to me to be an EXCELLENT alternative, and at a good price point, as well. Every time I see a tiny pistol introduced in .380 (or 9 mm, for that matter), I flash back to my bad experiences with the tiny KelTec P3AT. At 8.3 ounces unloaded, with the super-small grip, it was just painful to shoot. Those issues appear to have been resolved in the Ruger Security-.380. I've got a new option to recommend to my aging peers! WOOT! Peace be on your household. (and Merry Christmas!)

Just put 4 different boxes of ammo through mine today. No issues and a fast flat shooter. We were shooting 2 liter bottles at 20yards, and I was shooting the caps off the bottles on a regular bases, really want this in my rotation.

Great video. A quality .380 with 95 or 100 grain hollow-points is excellent protection especially with 15+1 rounds. Ruger has done what Glock has slept on! The side-safety shows someone was thinking out of the box! That's Genius!

That might be one of the best on how it looks and it's a beautiful 380 and 16 shots

I have multiple calibers and gun manufacturers to choose from in my collection. I own the Ruger LCP Max, the Max 9 and now the Ruger Security 380. Love them all but have to say the Security 380 is one of the most accurate and easiest shooting guns I own. My wife immediately fell in love with this gun and has claimed it for herself! Great reviews Sootch, keep up the great work!

Ruger was very smart to send you this pistol because you are their best salesman! Thanks for this outstanding video. Very informative. Cheers.

I absolutely love my Security 9, it’s been a great shooting & insanely reliable firearm. I love that the safety is hard to accidentally engage but easy to disengage, it’s a very nice touch. The .380 version makes perfect sense & I’m sure Ruger will do well with it, particularly if it’s near the $350 price range like the Security 9. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas & wishing a very Happy New Year to everyone out there!

My wife has small hands and thinks small pistols are way too snappy. She likes my 92FS a lot and it's easy for her to shoot, so that's her gun. Yippee Ki Yay.

For those who cut their teeth on the 1911 or the Browning that safety will be a real learning curve as it' backwards compared to what we know.

I have several 380 pistols. For many years my only carry gun was a Mauser HSc manufactured in 1970 that I bought new when stationed in Germany. But in the sprit of this video I also have a Browning BDA, a Beretta model 81 that I installed a 380 barrel in, an older Bersa that I inherited from a dear friend it differs from yours in the magazine release, it is above the trigger on mine, I also have Baby Browning 1911s in 22 & 380. I seldom carry a 380 these days as I have acquired more appropriate pistols but as I get older, I just turned 73, I am looking more and more at my various 380s. My personal favorite is the Beretta 81. While it is very similar to the Browning BDA (in fact it is a BDA barrel I put in it) I like the open slide of the Beretta and the 1911 style safety. I believe if you are going to carry a 380, more rounds between reloads is better. The Bersa is easier to conceal I can carry it in the front pocket of some pants, the BDA and the 81 both need a belt holster. "HIGH CAPACITY" 380s are not new I have 3 Savage pistols that predate WWI. All 3 have double stack magazines that predate the Browning HiPower by 30 years. Mine are all chambered in 32acp but they were also available in 380 over 100 years ago.

There needs to be a Ruger Security 45. I've been waiting for that since the Security 9 first came out.

Been dying for a .380 with a little longer barrel and higher capacity

Ruger has really been making some great firearms with this high capacity 380 with such an easy slide to rack. I'll get one for my wife who currently has a Shield. Her hands aren't strong and she is recoil sensitive. Thank you for reviewing.

It’s the M&P Performance Center edition Shield EZ.380 with twice the capacity. Literally said “easy” 42 times. Marketing aside, the Shield Performance Center EZ is an amazing pistol. Ruger going double stack…game changer for EDC.

One of the best looking pistols out there now. Very stylish.

The more I shoot .380, the more I like it. My Glock 42 is fantastic, but I will consider buying this one simply because of the round count. The single-action trigger is paramount for me.

I love 380 yes I have 9's and 10's but being able to have such tight groups because of a lack of recoil can also say something for itself over firepower.

I alway wondered why glock didn't have their models 25/28 available to the US market. Great job of Ruger giving a great option for people who don't want as much recoil but still want an effective defense weapon

Thanks sootch. This is the first comprehensive review I have seen of this new pistol.

As a long time subscriber and cpl holder in my state, glad to see one of my carry options getting some love, my Bersa Thunder 380 is often a great option for carry where I live. Thanks so much for all your work. (:

Lol all the guys who think they need to come up with an excuse to like a 380. "I got it for my wife, and she likes it!" " I've always been a 45 guy until I got arthritis, this'll do" "great for plinking" Just say you like the damn gun, 380 is no joke.

I am a big strong guy and love these medium size locked breech 380s. I love the light recoil it's plesent to shoot and it's great for my wife and aughter.

train constantly with a 9mm, and no problem, the EZ-9 is a great gun for weaker hands and lighter loads help!

380 is a far better round than it's given credit for and I think this will sell big. I think some company needs to release a duty sized weapon in 380. I think it would sell like mad. Great move by Ruger.

With certain modern ammo types like 65g Extreme Defender and Hydra-Shok Deep, penetration is no longer a problem. Just make sure the gun will reliably feed it.

Was eyeing this one on the ruger site, seeing a video on it makes me want it even more now. I’m really impressed with how easy that slide is to pull

Good Morning. First I want to thank you for your reviews, any time I'm looking for a new carry gun I check out your reviews , I consider them the best. For many years I have carried a 9mm but now that I'm getting up in years (77) I find myself looking for something that is more comfortable to shoot. I tried the Ruger LCP Max but the felt recoil was just too much for me so stared looking for something that I could carry that didn't beat me up. Looked at the Bursa Thunder Plus but everyone said the recoil was stout so I started looking at the Ruger Security 380 and based on your review I bought one, now looking forward to taking it to the range. Keep up the Great Work and have yourself a wonderful day.

As always, GREAT demo!

Excellent job reviewing this gun!

Your bloop reel added great capability, thank you!

Nicest looking new pistol in the store I was just at. It is not a full sized pistol, it is a large compact design. Smaller than any 9mm compact but larger than most small 380's. Goldilocks would definitely choose this one.

this actually looks like a win for Ruger

Well over a decade ago Taurus produced a single action hammer fired double stack 15+1 .380acp. It was one of the most pleasant shooting and reliable pistols that I've owned. I installed a picatinny laser and it was surprisingly accurate. Wifey took it in the divorce and ever since I've wanted a 'fuller' size high capacity .380. Even though Ruger is a little late to the game I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of these. And without a doubt it will definitely be a superior handgun to that old Taurus 638.

Thank you so much for the review! My wife will be 67 years old soon and has a hard time pulling back the slide on my Ruger Security 9mm pistol. She also said that the recoil was too much for her to handle. Since I'm a Ruger fan, we will be shopping for a Ruger Security - 380!

So glad to have an experienced professional, explaining the pistol I bought today!

Locked-breech, which I consider essential for a .380 A.C.P. because it allows higher pressure. And this pistol looks a lot like Harrison Ford's pistol in Blade Runner, BONUS!

I found the bersa thunder plus to be extremely accurate, but uncomfortable to shoot (felt as though it was slapping the web of my hand). I’m glad there are more options for larger sized 380 pistols out there now!

I got an ad on this Ruger380 and got my attention. Thank you for posting this video. I now know that I want it.

I like that front sight. It looks like it will catch a lot of light. Thanks for the video.

I bought my mother the 380 EZ by S&W. The slide is very smooth and easy to manipulate. Smaller grip and all the controls are very easy to push/pull/slide.

I'm going to stick with the lcp max. It is awesome.

EXCELLENT video! Thank you so much for this great, informative posting. As a result, & after personally checking this .380 out at our local Shooter's World, my wife has settled on this .380 as her 1st ever handgun purchase...

About time somebody comes out with a compact or full-size .380 ACP

I am an avid Ruger fan and recently got the Max9. My daughter also got one but this may be a better alternative for her. She does carry all the time which is fantastic but I think the 380 may allow for better shot placement with lighter recoil. It would be nice to compare the Max9 with this Security 380. Thank you for all you do!! Merry Christmas and may The Lord bless you and your family and keep you safe!

I'm a huge guy that has no trouble shooting the largest calibers. But guns like this appeal to me because they are extremely shootable. My semi- auto carry choice is my Walther PPS M2. I could see myself carrying this

Really a great combo of pistol and price. Way to go Ruger.👏

I will pick-up one soon..... Because I dig that custom slide style..!!

Looks like its gonna be very solid offering. Merry Christmas Sootch!

I have 3 Sec-9s. Love the feel, perfect dual trigger.

thanks so much for the video. i think i am going to love this one. just took my concealed carry class today and will be buying my 1st gun soon.

I picked this up today! Feels great in the hand and slide is like butter smooth. Excited to try this out at the range.

I carried a Bursa 380 Thunder for years. I would just put in my coat pocket and forget about it. It's great until you forget you have until right before you have to walk through a metal detector, lol. I hope you had a great Christmas. Best to you and your family.

Thank you for another great review. I also got one on order can't wait!

Excellent review, as always! Really can't go wrong with Ruger firearms. Thanks for sharing...

Quality firearm. Ruger does it again.

As a senior with long time rheumatoid arthritis in both hands and both wrists it's harder for me to rack my 9mm and painful to shoot for any length of time. I have the S&W 380 EZ but I'm not a big fan of the grip safety, although I've never had a problem with it. But what sold me on this Ruger was the capacity. I was lucky enough to order one before they sold out and should have it this week. Can't wait! Thanks for the excellent review, as always!

I really enjoyed your review as you addressed all my questions and more. Thank you

I have a G19, a Security 9, a Sig P320 and a Taurus G2S. Just bought this 380 and ran 200 rounds of Winchester target ammo with no issues. Selling my early edition Ruger LC9 made purchase of the Security 380 an easy choice.

Nice pistol. Looks similar to my Beretta 84, and my 85b. They are excellent pistols for anyone. Thanks for the video.

Would have been nice to see ambi controls.

Just bought this gun today for self protection nice feel for sure.

Great, great, great review. Couldnt have asked for a better and more informed review. Thank you sir.

Looks like the perfect handgun

Been sticking with sub compacts for concealment here in East Texas due to having to dress for a hot climate. Will seriously consider this compact pistol though. Thanks for the video!

This is what I've been waiting for 380 full size.

We all get older folks. This will do the job when we have to put the more powerful handguns away. Good review.

The Lovely Bride and I are in the "Elder Zone". IF/WHEN it comes to the point that either or both of us can no longer "work the slide" on a semi-auto pistol chambered in at least 9mm, minor caliber that it is, we have agreed to fall back on double action revolvers in the .38Spl/.357 Mag to .44Spl range for personal and home protection. And no, recoil/muzzle flip is not a problem for either of us at this point in time.

Thanks for your great review of the Ruger Security 380. I'm an active shooter and carry most of the common calibers. That said, I'm getting up in years and having a light rack slide has its advantages.

I was really interested in this pistol but due to not being optic ready I'll don't think I'll pick it up. Great video and Happy New Years.

That Slide is also Great for people with Arthritis...

Best review out 💯💯 love the way you showed other 380s for comparison

Absolutely the best firearms reviewer on KZfaq. Great well focused video.

Great video! I've been looking for something for my 21 year old Granddaughter to carry and keep next to the bed. I think this pretty much made my mind up. Especially at the price! I've owned Rugers before and have never had an issue with any of them, so I wouldn't have any concerns with her having one of these.

I was able to handle one, right before Christmas, and really liked it. I have both the S&W Easy, calibers and love them. This gun felt really good in the hand, with the wider, full size grip. And racking it was so "EASY". And the 15 round capacity is a big plus! I liked the trigger too! My only complaint is that it did NOT come standard with an Optics Cut. All pistols should have that now, just to be competetive. I would opt for a different rear sight and have the Optics cut slide.

Love Ur Review's SOOTCH, Keep'em Comeing, Bro...

Very impressed! Great commentary and very detailed and to the point, Thank you.

Love it !!!

This is the nicest looking new gun I've seen on the market, and good rd ct. Those realy small ones are hard to get a good master grip on and get accurate shots. There's new 380 HP defensive ammo more effective than just ten years ago. Thank Scootch00

Shoot EVERYTHING. LOVE this gun! Shoots like a dream, with Underwood +P Extreme Defense recoil is light, accuracy excellent, awesome performance!