Ruger MAX-9 Long Slide Assembly 4″ Barrel w/ Ruger ReadyDot

Product Overview

Elevate the capabilities of your compact pistol with the Ruger MAX-9 Long Slide Assembly. This is a factory-engineered, complete slide upgrade designed specifically for the Ruger MAX-9 platform. It replaces your standard slide with a configuration featuring a 4″ barrel and a pre-installed Ruger ReadyDot optic, providing a significant boost in performance without the need for a new firearm purchase. This assembly is engineered for the discerning shooter who demands improved accuracy, a longer sight radius, and enhanced shootability from their trusted MAX-9. Whether for range training, competitive shooting, or as a duty-ready upgrade, this long slide assembly transforms your pistol into a more capable and precise tool, all while maintaining Ruger’s renowned reliability.

Key Features

• Factory-Complete, Ready-to-Install Assembly: This is not just a barrel or slide component. It arrives as a fully assembled unit with all necessary internal parts, including the 4″ barrel, recoil spring, and striker system. Installation is a straightforward, drop-in process that requires no gunsmithing, ensuring perfect factory fit and function.
• Integrated Ruger ReadyDot Optic: The assembly comes equipped with Ruger’s factory-installed ReadyDot, a durable, always-on electronic reflex sight. This eliminates the need for separate optic purchase, mounting plates, or zeroing tools, providing an immediate red dot advantage for faster target acquisition.
• Enhanced 4-Inch Barrel: The extended 4″ barrel length increases muzzle velocity, which can improve ballistic consistency and reduce felt recoil. The primary benefit for the shooter is a longer sight radius (when using iron sights) and the potential for tighter shot groups at varied distances.
• Durable Black Oxide Finish: The entire assembly is finished in a rugged black oxide treatment. This provides a classic, non-reflective appearance and offers excellent corrosion resistance, ensuring the slide maintains its integrity and looks through rigorous use in various environments.
• Maintains MAX-9 Compatibility and Ergonomics: Designed to work seamlessly with your existing Ruger MAX-9 frame, magazine, and controls. This upgrade preserves the pistol’s original ergonomics, concealability, and trigger feel while delivering the performance benefits of a longer slide system.
• Improved Accuracy and Shootability: The combination of the longer barrel, increased sight radius, and red dot optic works in concert to enhance shooter accuracy. The added slide mass also contributes to a smoother recoil impulse, making follow-up shots faster and more controlled.

Performance & Applications

This long slide assembly is designed for specific, practical applications that benefit from its enhanced performance characteristics. It is an ideal upgrade for several key use cases.

Defensive Training and Skill Development: For the individual who uses their MAX-9 for personal defense, this upgrade serves as a superior training tool. The Ruger ReadyDot optic accelerates the learning curve for red dot use, a critical modern skill. The improved shootability and accuracy allow for more productive range sessions, building muscle memory and confidence that translates directly to the standard configuration.

Competition in Carry Optics or PCC Companion: Shooters participating in practical shooting sports can leverage this assembly to be more competitive in appropriate divisions. The red dot and enhanced barrel provide a tangible advantage in speed and precision. Furthermore, it makes an excellent companion to a pistol-caliber carbine, offering similar optic and manual of arms for a streamlined training experience.

Duty or Professional Use Enhancement: For authorized professionals who carry the MAX-9, this factory-backed upgrade offers a legitimate performance increase. The robust ReadyDot optic is designed for hard use, the finish resists holster wear, and the accuracy benefits support the demands of professional qualification and preparedness. It represents a cost-effective method to modernize and improve a duty tool.

About Ruger

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is an American firearm manufacturing company with a legacy built on engineering pragmatism, durability, and value. Since 1949, Ruger has established itself as a leader in the industry by focusing on robust designs that work reliably under real-world conditions. The company maintains extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities, allowing for strict control over quality and material sourcing. Ruger’s product development, including upgrades like the MAX-9 Long Slide Assembly, is driven by practical shooter input and rigorous testing. This commitment to responsible manufacturing and proven performance has made Ruger a trusted name among firearms enthusiasts, sport shooters, and professionals alike, embodying expertise and authority in firearm design and production.

Make Your Decision

The Ruger MAX-9 Long Slide Assembly with Ruger ReadyDot is a purpose-driven upgrade. It is not a cosmetic change but a functional enhancement that addresses specific performance goals: increased accuracy, modern red dot readiness, and improved shootability. If you own a Ruger MAX-9 and seek to extend its capabilities for training, competition, or professional use, this factory-complete assembly provides a straightforward and reliable path forward. By choosing this Ruger-made component, you invest in guaranteed compatibility, enduring quality, and the tangible benefits of a longer slide system, all backed by a brand with a proven history of rugged reliability.

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