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.

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

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

Bought it 30 days ago. Just an excellent gun. Everything works like it should.

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.

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.

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

There is something enchanting about the security series.

I personally think the hype is justified. Got one for my wife and it's an awesome little gun!

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.

Good review. Thanks for an accurate explanation of the thumb safety, you would be surprised how many KZfaq reviewers don't understand the design of the thumb safety and they think it's a quirk. Thanks for sharing...

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.

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.

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 😀

Nice review SM2A, enjoyed the content - 380 has it's place in my rotation

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!

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.

It looks good and seems soft shooting.

Thanks

Placing an order now...thanks for the video!

I like the way you explain things you talk like friend explaining things clearly Subscribed

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.

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.

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!

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

great review, thanks. looks like it has a lot of plus points

This was an awesome vid!

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.

Great video! Keep up the good work!

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.

I just bought this…havent fired it yet but cant wait…im a 380 gal!!!

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.

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.

Thanks for sharing, I am presently trying to get one, but they are hard to come by!

Had a performance center sw I like this gun just as much or better I like the wide grip and the cut away slide

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

Good video. Nice gun. Very good shooting. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

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.

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.

Love the security 380 great video 👍🏽🇺🇸

Ruger good job 👏 but I'll wait for the XL.

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

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.

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

Nice detailed review ! Earned My sub.

Great Video, Bro...

Seems like a nice little gun

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.

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

Your range reminds me of south-central PA where I grew up.

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.

Great job Dave thanks I bought this gun I like it do a video useing hollow pts

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

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.

Thanks!

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.

I like three dot sights, if someone doesn't they can always black out the rear sights. I like the option. Thanks for sharing.

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?

It is cool that it has the rail for a flash light or laser, or both by the way.

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.

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 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...

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 wish I would’ve picked one of these up instead of my LCP max !

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)

Most excellent.

I was considering this for my wife because of the easy pull slide and less recoil

Bought one! 380 is wonderful at 50 yards!

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.

380 is awesomeness!! It's a 9mm short for cryin out loud !! Better than the 9mm !!

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.

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'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

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

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

I shoot the Browning 380 BDA. One of the 1st 380 double stacks.

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. 😢

good deal

That bottom piece is called pinky extension

You should give Ian at Forgotten Weapons a look for the KZfaq and strikes

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.

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?

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!

Great Open Animated Sequence. Good presentation and opinion piece ...

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?

For $299 you cant beat it 👌

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.

I've honestly never had a bad Ruger. I've got a tiny little EC9s single stack that shoots great, but the only time I carry it is in my shirt pocket when I'm in the house. If I set foot outside, I'll always have my 4" aluminum frame 1911 45 on me. I just simply don't feel safe with a 9mm.I know that the younger generation thinks that the 9mm is the be all of handgun cartridges and the 45 is old and outdated, but the truth is that the 9mm was introduced in 1902 while the 45 acp was introduced in, yep you guessed it, 1911.I have math dyslexia ( yep that's a real thing) and even I know that 1902 is older than 1911. After watching hundreds of self defense shootings caught on security cameras, the average number of rounds fired were 3 and most of the time the bad guy was still able to get up and run, even if only a short distance. The 357,40 s&w and the 45 acp are the best one shot stop calibers according to the statistics. An easy shooting 380 like yours will be almost as effective as a 9mm because with some practice, you'll be able to make a head shot. That's one and done. Great video. 👍

Ruger, for some reason has a hard time getting their trigger to quality. They should take some lessons from Canik! 😉

Thanks Dave. Great job. Good info. God bless. Liked & subscribed. Lets go Brandon

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.

The .380 ACP may not be your cup of tea, but no one is volunteering to get shot by one. Shot placement may be more important with less powerful cartridges, but anyone who hasn't started to relocate rapidly after the first round goes off has a death wish. Especially if you have ten or fifteen chances to ruin somebody's day. It's a nifty little offering for those with limited hand strength or recoil sensitivity.

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

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I think the Ruger LCP Max is revolutionary, but this gun actually doesn't make much sense to me.