Ruger Pistols

Ruger Security-9

Specs, variants & prices

Ruger currently makes 10 versions of the Security-9 pistol, all chambered in 9mm Luger. Barrels run from 3.42" to 4". None of these versions comes cut for a red dot. Ruger's suggested retail prices run from $389 to $439, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

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What versions of the Ruger Security-9 are there?

10 current versions. Specs and measurements are Ruger's own.

Version	Prices	Optics	Model / part #	Caliber	Capacity	Barrel	Overall length	Weight	Finish	MSRP	CA	MA
Security-9	See prices	No	3816	9mm Luger	15+1	4"	7.24"	24.3 oz.	Black Oxide	$439	No	No
Security-9	See prices	No	3819	9mm Luger	10+1	4"	7.24"	24.5 oz.	Black Oxide	$399	No	Yes
Security-9Compact Model	See prices	No	3829	9mm Luger	10+1	3.42"	6.52"	22.5 oz.	Black Oxide	$399	No	Yes
Security-9	See prices	No	3810	9mm Luger	15+1	4"	7.24"	23.8 oz.	Black Oxide	$389	No	No
Security-9	See prices	No	3811	9mm Luger	10+1	4"	7.24"	23.8 oz.	Black Oxide	$389	No	No
Security-9Compact Model	See prices	No	3818	9mm Luger	10+1	3.42"	6.52"	21.9 oz.	Black Oxide	$389	No	No
Security-9Compact Model	See prices	No	3830	9mm Luger	10+1	3.42"	6.52"	22.4 oz.	Black Oxide	$439	No	No
Security-9RSR Group Distributor Exclusive	See prices	No	3824	9mm Luger	15+1	4"	7.24"	23.8 oz.	Black Oxide	—	No	No
Security-9Davidson's Distributor Exclusive	See prices	No	3840	9mm Luger	15+1	4"	7.24"	23.8 oz.	Battleworn Flag Cerakote	—	No	No
Security-9Lipsey's Distributor Exclusive	See prices	No	3846	9mm Luger	15+1	4"	7.24"	23.8 oz.	Black Oxide	—	No	No

Security-9
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3816
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
15+1
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.24"
Weight
24.3 oz.
Finish
Black Oxide
MSRP
$439
CA
No
MA
No
Security-9
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3819
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
10+1
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.24"
Weight
24.5 oz.
Finish
Black Oxide
MSRP
$399
CA
No
MA
Yes
Security-9
Compact Model
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3829
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
10+1
Barrel
3.42"
Overall length
6.52"
Weight
22.5 oz.
Finish
Black Oxide
MSRP
$399
CA
No
MA
Yes
Security-9
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3810
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
15+1
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.24"
Weight
23.8 oz.
Finish
Black Oxide
MSRP
$389
CA
No
MA
No
Security-9
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3811
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
10+1
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.24"
Weight
23.8 oz.
Finish
Black Oxide
MSRP
$389
CA
No
MA
No
Security-9
Compact Model
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3818
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
10+1
Barrel
3.42"
Overall length
6.52"
Weight
21.9 oz.
Finish
Black Oxide
MSRP
$389
CA
No
MA
No
Security-9
Compact Model
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3830
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
10+1
Barrel
3.42"
Overall length
6.52"
Weight
22.4 oz.
Finish
Black Oxide
MSRP
$439
CA
No
MA
No
Security-9
RSR Group Distributor Exclusive
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3824
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
15+1
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.24"
Weight
23.8 oz.
Finish
Black Oxide
MSRP
—
CA
No
MA
No
Security-9
Davidson's Distributor Exclusive
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3840
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
15+1
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.24"
Weight
23.8 oz.
Finish
Battleworn Flag Cerakote
MSRP
—
CA
No
MA
No
Security-9
Lipsey's Distributor Exclusive
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
3846
Caliber
9mm Luger
Capacity
15+1
Barrel
4"
Overall length
7.24"
Weight
23.8 oz.
Finish
Black Oxide
MSRP
—
CA
No
MA
No

What calibers does the Security-9 come in?

Every current version is chambered in 9mm Luger.

Is the Security-9 optics-ready?

None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.

How much does a Ruger Security-9 cost?

Ruger's suggested retail prices run from $389 to $439, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

According to Ruger, 2 versions are available in Massachusetts, but none in California. Look for “Yes” in the CA and MA columns. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

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Specs from Ruger, checked October 17, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Ruger is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Ruger.