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Ruger MAX-9
As of November 1, 2026, the California DOJ Roster of Certified Handguns lists 2 models in the Ruger MAX-9 family.
Source: California DOJ Roster of Certified Handguns, captured November 1, 2026. Check any listing against the official roster before relying on it.
DOJ lists them under the manufacturer name Sturm, Ruger & Co.. Caliber across the listed rows: 9mm. Type: Pistol. Barrel length: 3.2".
Rostered models
| Model | Caliber | Barrel length | Type | Expiration date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max-9 03518 / Alloy Steel; Nylon; Aluminum | 9mm | 3.2" | Pistol | 01/01/27 |
| Max-9 03522 / Alloy Steel; Nylon; Aluminum | 9mm | 3.2" | Pistol | 01/01/27 |
Each row is one listing as DOJ publishes it. Finish, barrel, caliber and material variants are separate listings, and the expiration date is the day the listing lapses unless the manufacturer renews it.
Penal Code 27595 (AB 1127) flags
No listing in this family carries the DOJ "+" designation (Penal Code section 27595, added by AB 1127) in the roster data.
2 of 2 listings are marked in the roster data as added pursuant to the court's order in Boland v. Bonta.
Manufacturer-published specifications
| Caliber | 9mm Luger |
|---|---|
| Barrel length | 3.2 in |
| Overall length | 6 in |
| Height | 4.52 in |
| Width | 0.95 in |
| Weight (unloaded) | 18.4 oz |
| Action | Striker-fired |
| Frame material | Glass-filled nylon |
| Sights | Tritium fiber-optic front, drift-adjustable rear |
| Optics-ready | No |
| Safety | Manual safety; integrated trigger safety; magazine disconnect; internal striker blocker |
Configuration described: Ruger MAX-9 model 3518 spec sheet (the roster lists "Max-9 03518").
Source: the manufacturer's page, read October 3, 2026. Values are shown as published, describe the configuration the manufacturer names, and are unverified until a person checks them against the source.
Roster listing history
- Max-9 03518* / Alloy Steel; Nylon; Aluminum: First listed between Jul 2023 and Oct 2023. Still listed as of Oct 4, 2026.
- Max-9 03522* / Alloy Steel; Nylon; Aluminum: First listed between Oct 2025 and Jan 2026. Still listed as of Oct 4, 2026.
History is reconstructed from archived copies of the DOJ roster (compiled October 4, 2026) and is draft research. A date range means the archive shows the model present on one date and absent on another, and a single day is given only where a DOJ document states it. Removal dates come from the DOJ list of removed handguns.
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