Ruger SR40 vs Taurus 24/7 G2 vs Magnum Research Baby Eagle

[shoots for fun]

Hi all,

My first post on this sight. Just joined today. While I'm not a novice regarding long guns I am when it comes to pistols. In fact I am shortly ordering my first semi auto pistol.

The purpose for this purchase is protection and shooting with the grand kids. I have spent a lot of time doing internet searches and as an entry point, I narrowed my choice down to one of these three.

If anyone would like to add their thoughts and experiences it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Shoots For Fun

[mbinpa]

Can't speak for the other two but I love my Ruger SR40C. Perfect fit in my hands, works every time, and handles the .40 very well.

[Maropowered383]

This particular Ruger platform is fantastic, I have the 9mm version and I love it. In fact I carry it everyday!

[RapidRoy]

I'll second the motion on the SR40c. Haven't shot the other two but the Ruger is a great gun. The SR40c is a little more concealable than the SR40 but I think they use the same mags. The .40 has good penetration without harsh recoil.

[bigandy1966]

The SR9 platform is nice and light, accurate and reliable value pistol. I own a SR9 and a SR9c both have functioned f flawlessly so far. My wife had problems with the SR9 so we got her a SR9c, it can use the same albeit longer 17 round magazines. field stripping is easy.

[bripro]

I would first take the Taurus completely off the list. IMO they have only one reputable pistol, the PT 1911. If I had to choose between the other two I would personally go with the Baby Eagle as long as its an all steel model. While admittedly never owning one I have shot a few and they are smooth and extremely accurate solid guns. If it is polymer framed I would pass on it though. Ruger also has a solid reputation and you will most likely find more choices as far as mags and holsters. I have never shot one so I cant say how they feel but as long as you scratch the 24/7 you will be fine.

[harold63]

I would first take the Taurus completely off the list. IMO they have only one reputable pistol, the PT 1911. If I had to choose between the other two I would personally go with the Baby Eagle as long as its an all steel model. While admittedly never owning one I have shot a few and they are smooth and extremely accurate solid guns. If it is polymer framed I would pass on it though. Ruger also has a solid reputation and you will most likely find more choices as far as mags and holsters. I have never shot one so I cant say how they feel but as long as you scratch the 24/7 you will be fine.

Wow, dude, try owning a 24/7 G2 before you take everyone's word on the Taurus shit boat of lore.

The Ruger is nice, but the G2 performs every bit as good, comparable price, and Taurus' much better, exclusive, fix it, no matter what, warranty (well, if you steam roll the thing, they may not fix it). I own two G2's and they function, flawlessly, and they have been shot well more than a couple hundred times. I'm of the opinion to handle all of them and then decide. They all go bang when you pull the trigger.

[Jason In Erie]

I have a PT145 Gen 3 it shoots flawlessly and shuts up all the gun snobs, and brand humpers each and every time I allow one to shoot it and it out shoots their Kimbers and Glocks.
Seriously fire a gun more than once,and don't listen to the YouTube "experts"
before purchasing a weapon.

[Sparxfly72]

I have a PT145 Gen 3 it shoots flawlessly and shuts up all the gun snobs, and brand humpers each and every time I allow one to shoot it and it out shoots their Kimbers and Glocks.
Seriously fire a gun more than once,and don't listen to the YouTube "experts"
before purchasing a weapon.

Your gun is NOT one of the choices.
I have shot the Ruger and it fuctioned fine. It was the 9mm, though, was very light and with the lighter caliber then 40s&w, still left my hand almost stinging. I am, however, used to shooting all steel handguns, which absorb better, IMO.

[Brian Ahearn]

The baby eagle in poly or steel would be the way to . They are extremely well built pistols. Steel easy on the hands at the range as far as recoil goes and built like a tank. The poly is an excellent carry choice. Brian / EFR