Great comparison but without taking the firearm to the range it leaves me wanting more info. In my opinion the Ruger is as good or better firearm than the Hellcat. He really did not mention it but the grip on the Ruger is larger and makes it easier to reacquire your target. Finally I really do not care about the box as long as the firearm does not get damaged during shipping.
The build quality of the Hellcat is superior imo. The Ruger warns against using plus-p rounds, not to mention the sites on the Springfield are brighter and easier to pickup the target.
After research I went with the Max 9 to save some money. Big mistake. The trigger safety is sharp and pointed resulting in a trigger finger blister after 100 rounds. Good is rarely cheap and cheap is rarely good. I’m trading up for the Hellcat.
I thought the Ruger magazine was staggered but I can't tell with only 2 side cutouts. Appear to be the same width as the Springfield magazine. I have a Ruger MK 3 so that take down pin is nothing.
Ok, so after a couple of replies I made to other folks, here's the thing. Being retired on a fixed budget my issue is will it get the job done at a price I can afford? I own 2 Rugers. I like them quite a bit. Admittedly, Ruger is light on bells and whistles. They aren't as pretty as the Hellcat, Shield +, P365, etc. But damn, they work, and I dry fire practice a lot. As a CCW firearm nobody is admiring how the gun looks stuck down my pants. And, if confronted by a bad guy I am really sure they aren't admiring how a 9mm 124gr hp bullet looks coming at them at 1165 fps. What I most love is the optic ready slide, which co-witnesses with the front and rear sights. I require RDS optics for my 70 yr-old eyes. I used to work in a gun store and when this topic came up the refrain was always, "what's your life worth?" That is an unfair question. What is the best firearm you can afford that will get the job done? That's my response. The one thing that makes me consider the Hellcat is the front pick rail. I think you need a light, but my larger home defense gun has the light, This is for SHTF in the Walmart, or Supercuts stuff. I've watched enough real-time CCW videos on RUclips and not one ever included a flashlight in the event. So, that's my buck 2-80 opinion. I do respect yours.
That makes a very good point. When on a specific income, the best bang for the dollar is important. As long as it's a reliable piece and is there when you need it, that's what's important. Both of these are great options, and I agree with you as well. Both will get the job done, but one will allow you to save some cash.
Thanks for the review. I haven't shot the Max 9 but the Hellcat OSP is a great option and will most likely be my ccw after shooting alot of the 9mm compacts.
@@Slavinatorski I found it this morning checking gun deals for each gun. At that time all the Max 9s were listed for prices in the $600s while there were Hellcats OSP with manual safety in the $500s. Tonight I saw listings for Max 9s at $424.99 and $549.99 but they were out of stock.
Nice review but I like the Rugers feel and looks so much better. You need to shoot both before making decision. I am aware that many have sold hellcat after shooting it. I love the rugers look so much better. Especially the top of slide looks and cuts on front top of slide. Hellcat seems very top heavy. Not balanced. Ruger Max all the way.
@@toy4tao Hey I appreciate the compliment man!! I havent been to the range with it yet but will very soon! I've heard the same about them. I'll let you know how it feels.
@@toy4tao You didn't ask me but I do think the Hellcat is snappy but manageable. However, most tiny guns in the same category or tiny single snaps are generally the same way as well. As long as you have a proper grip, you can shoot really well with it even though you feel the recoil
Another nicely done comparison. Owned the Hellcat for a while but carrying I still gravitate towards the P365 and G48. Highly disappointed with the rattle on that Ruger Max. Prefer the Plus performance version with the optic. Either angle works. 👍
Great review again as usual!!! Folks should really like these comparisons as you have the hot guns right now and yes you lucky dog to have all those nice tools. Have to shoot that Ruger before I made a decision, unless you ask about the P365:):)Lol
Can you do a size comparison between rugger max, helcat sig365 and glock 43x. Shield plus. But one on top of anothere please. I want to see size difference specially with 43x and mp shield plus Liked and subscribed
That's one of the ways Ruger keeps the cost down. I have the Security 9 Compact and I have had no issue with the takedown pin. To me it's a small issue.
Ruger is not even in the same class as cheapest sub compacts let alone Hellcat. And the magazines never fit perfect, there's always that gap in just about every gun they sell.
@What's Up? Oh gotcha! To be honest this is only my second Springfield firearm and I've owned quite a few Rugers over the years. Definitely not a fanboy. Now if someone was to say that about me regarding HK I wouldn't deny it lol.
Great comparison but without taking the firearm to the range it leaves me wanting more info. In my opinion the Ruger is as good or better firearm than the Hellcat. He really did not mention it but the grip on the Ruger is larger and makes it easier to reacquire your target. Finally I really do not care about the box as long as the firearm does not get damaged during shipping.
The build quality of the Hellcat is superior imo. The Ruger warns against using plus-p rounds, not to mention the sites on the Springfield are brighter and easier to pickup the target.
You did a good job but I wish you talk about size like thickness & length of barrel so on
Very good point, I can make sure to highlight those more in my future videos.
What’s with the American flag on Springfield box when made In Croatia ? Ruger for me all day.
Me too
I need to get this Ruger!! The Hell Cat never really did it for so I traded it away. The Ruger is my next purchase!!
Both are excellent firearms but Hellcat definitely has the edge!
After research I went with the Max 9 to save some money. Big mistake. The trigger safety is sharp and pointed resulting in a trigger finger blister after 100 rounds. Good is rarely cheap and cheap is rarely good. I’m trading up for the Hellcat.
I enjoy all of your comparisons, nice work.
Thank you very much!!!
Very good video thanks for the comparison.
Great review, I am looking to buy either one of those . You did 👍
FYI you dont need a tool for the ruger...just pull the metal door down, pull the slide so that the circle lines up and tip the pin out
That'll make it much easier in that case.
That's exactly how my LC9s worked after just a few takedowns.
Tbh the Ruger is better
Fucking loved your video bro. Great outro too
Hey! Thank you very much brother! I really appreciate that!!
I thought the Ruger magazine was staggered but I can't tell with only 2 side cutouts. Appear to be the same width as the Springfield magazine. I have a Ruger MK 3 so that take down pin is nothing.
I completely know what you mean by the Ruger Mark 3 I purposely waited till the Mark 4 to pick up of those ruger's just for that reason
American made all day ruger
Nice job! Very detailed and informative Tnx!
Ok, so after a couple of replies I made to other folks, here's the thing. Being retired on a fixed budget my issue is will it get the job done at a price I can afford? I own 2 Rugers. I like them quite a bit. Admittedly, Ruger is light on bells and whistles. They aren't as pretty as the Hellcat, Shield +, P365, etc. But damn, they work, and I dry fire practice a lot. As a CCW firearm nobody is admiring how the gun looks stuck down my pants. And, if confronted by a bad guy I am really sure they aren't admiring how a 9mm 124gr hp bullet looks coming at them at 1165 fps. What I most love is the optic ready slide, which co-witnesses with the front and rear sights. I require RDS optics for my 70 yr-old eyes. I used to work in a gun store and when this topic came up the refrain was always, "what's your life worth?" That is an unfair question. What is the best firearm you can afford that will get the job done? That's my response. The one thing that makes me consider the Hellcat is the front pick rail. I think you need a light, but my larger home defense gun has the light, This is for SHTF in the Walmart, or Supercuts stuff. I've watched enough real-time CCW videos on RUclips and not one ever included a flashlight in the event. So, that's my buck 2-80 opinion. I do respect yours.
That makes a very good point. When on a specific income, the best bang for the dollar is important. As long as it's a reliable piece and is there when you need it, that's what's important. Both of these are great options, and I agree with you as well. Both will get the job done, but one will allow you to save some cash.
Your comment makes lots of sense. I prefer the Hellcat, but in a situation I want either one of them.
Love the intro!
Hellcats for little girls
Thanks for the review. I haven't shot the Max 9 but the Hellcat OSP is a great option and will most likely be my ccw after shooting alot of the 9mm compacts.
I do like the top down view and the Hellcat better. Can't wait for the SA Spring season magazines and holster package event! Thanks for the videos.
Checking briefly on the internet you can actually buy the Hellcat for less than the Ruger.
Now thats a good deal, where did you find it available at?
@@Slavinatorski I found it this morning checking gun deals for each gun. At that time all the Max 9s were listed for prices in the $600s while there were Hellcats OSP with manual safety in the $500s. Tonight I saw listings for Max 9s at $424.99 and $549.99 but they were out of stock.
Nice review but I like the Rugers feel and looks so much better. You need to shoot both before making decision. I am aware that many have sold hellcat after shooting it. I love the rugers look so much better. Especially the top of slide looks and cuts on front top of slide. Hellcat seems very top heavy. Not balanced. Ruger Max all the way.
You’re underrated
People say the hellcat is snappy though do you agree on that?
@@toy4tao Hey I appreciate the compliment man!! I havent been to the range with it yet but will very soon! I've heard the same about them. I'll let you know how it feels.
@@toy4tao You didn't ask me but I do think the Hellcat is snappy but manageable. However, most tiny guns in the same category or tiny single snaps are generally the same way as well. As long as you have a proper grip, you can shoot really well with it even though you feel the recoil
Been waiting for this one already have the hellcat and p365 been curious about that Ruger
Another nicely done comparison. Owned the Hellcat for a while but carrying I still gravitate towards the P365 and G48. Highly disappointed with the rattle on that Ruger Max. Prefer the Plus performance version with the optic. Either angle works. 👍
Thank you very much! I can't wait to get them all to the range and see how they compare to each other.
@@Slavinatorski thats definitely a fun day. Imo Shield has the softest recoil.
Really liking your comparison videos! Do you think you can do a video comparing the Ruger Max-9 to a Glock 26?
Sure, I'll see if I can pick up a 26
Great review again as usual!!! Folks should really like these comparisons as you have the hot guns right now and yes you lucky dog to have all those nice tools. Have to shoot that Ruger before I made a decision, unless you ask about the P365:):)Lol
Thanks a bunch brother!! That bonus at work helped out a ton in getting these lol. I can't wait to bring all these to the range.
Excellent comparison! I've got a Glock 26 and am considering trading for one of these new 9mms, you're putting some awesome content out right now.
Thank you very much!! I was wanting to get my hands on these so I figured might as well do some videos on them too.
Don’t ever sell your Glock 26.
@@ric4326 I did, no regrets. It's a great gun, just didn't suit me.
Can you do a size comparison between rugger max, helcat sig365 and glock 43x. Shield plus. But one on top of anothere please. I want to see size difference specially with 43x and mp shield plus Liked and subscribed
Sure I can do that oh, I have a buddy that has a Glock 43 x so I could probably get him to let me borrow it
Thanks man if you're able too, I thought you owned one good videos.
Hellcat is better than Ruger
Hellcat all day mane
I still prefer my Ruger Max. I think all the little extras from Hell Cat are not for free , it is reflected in the price.
Don’t loose that take down pin on the Ruger , poor design .
I'm glad they put that little door on it to keep it in there I worry about that exact thing happening
That's one of the ways Ruger keeps the cost down. I have the Security 9 Compact and I have had no issue with the takedown pin. To me it's a small issue.
33 minutes is still too long, but I really like your videos. Make 'em shorter and I'll subscribe and watch often.
No problem, I'll see what I can do to cut them down some more.
That 12 round magazine in the Ruger looks like crap! Who designed that!?
Ruger is not even in the same class as cheapest sub compacts let alone Hellcat. And the magazines never fit perfect, there's always that gap in just about every gun they sell.
your sad man your a springfield hellcat lover so why do the video dude ?!!!!
I don't understand what you're saying. I knew people would want to see them side by side.
@What's Up? Oh gotcha! To be honest this is only my second Springfield firearm and I've owned quite a few Rugers over the years. Definitely not a fanboy. Now if someone was to say that about me regarding HK I wouldn't deny it lol.
@What's Up? 100% My p30sk I feel the same way about. It's an amazing carry piece!