Well, the Max -9 dilemma has a happy ending. I talked to a fellow on another forum who has one and has had to send it back twice for the same issue. Ruger's customer service was excellent as always, and dutifully repaired and returned the pistol quickly. He said that there doesn't seem to be any design changes in the new parts, and he is planning to trade it on a Shield.
I went by the shop to ask if they had any complaints on the Max 9. Turns out they had a fresh shipment of Bersa Thunder .380's for $250.00 each. I've always wanted one and probably never will see them this low again, so I went ahead and cancelled the Max 9 and put that money towards a Bersa.
Took it home and tried it in the backyard a little before work. My carpal tunnel was really acting up and killed any chance of good groups, however the bullets seemed to strike where the front sight was pointed and it was definitely minute of bad guy. Very good decision I must say!
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