Ruger LC9s

[parsons_12b]

Anyone here spent much time with a LC9s. I picked up one in a trade. Just wondering everyone's thoughts.

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[Camelfilter]

Like 'em! Have a regular & a pro. A bit snappy due to the size and weight, but decent shooters. Easily concealed.

 

[Red_beard]

I have a pro and I'm not overly fond of it. In my opinion, the trigger pull weight is a bit light. I know that's totally subjective and if it was heavier I'm sure many people would shout about it. I just think a defenseive gun should have a bit more weight in it to reduce AD chances under stress.

I'm also a bit leery of the fully cocked striker that's held back by a small sear. I prefer the thought of a glock/sr9 style striker that is at half cock. While this causes the mushy feeling some people don't like. I think it is a valuable safety measure and if it had this it would probably eliminate the light trigger.

One thing I will say is that ruger really backs up their products. (I have several rugers) I had the sear reset spring break on mine on the second magazine shot out of it. One phone call and they emailed me a shipping label. I think I had it back in about 2 weeks including transit time. I'm probably a bit biased against it because of this failure. It could happen to any gun but it shook my confidence hard.

The gun is a pretty good shooter for its size. A bit snappy when using heavier loads but fully controllable as long as it fits your hands. I prefer to just carry my SR9C. It's a bit heavier but I'm much more comfortable shooting it.

 

[11Charlie]

I carry mine on a daily basis. Probably my favorite for a small easy to carry gun. Like Camelfilter said it is a little snappy but still a easy gun to shoot.

 

[Mikej]

I have decent sized man hand with long fingers. Getting the trigger pulled all the way 'till it goes bang is why I wouldn't carry/ or shoot one anymore. We have the old style we got for Wifey in the safe, and it sits. She didn't like it either and carries a Sig 938.

 

[parsons_12b]

I love the trigger compared to the original LC9.

 

[Mikej]

I love the trigger compared to the original LC9.

Figures ! I'm not sure anyone would buy mine if I was selling it for $100.00.

 

[Fast Eddie]

I was given my LC9 because my dad didn't like the trigger, it's not shootable for some people.
I have a lot of choices in the safe for carry.
I like my gen 1 and carry it often.
It's not my #1 range gun, but it's my most often carried.
I have considered a gen 2, but can't really justify it.

To your point Mike, if it ended up collecting dust, I'd Give it to someone I cared about who wanted or needed a carry gun before I would sell it for peanuts. Or just keep it.

 

[parsons_12b]

Figures ! I'm not sure anyone would by mine if I was selling it for $100.00.

Mike they do make a trigger upgrade for the gen 1

 

[ZigZagZeke]

I carry mine on a daily basis. Probably my favorite for a small easy to carry gun. Like Camelfilter said it is a little snappy but still a easy gun to shoot.

What he said. It's my every day carry and I actually forget it's there until I enter a situation that makes me think about it. I'm not as accurate with it as my full size 1911, but it's a dream to carry and I like that all the controls are in the same places as my 1911.

Try it as a carry piece and you won't be disappointed in it.

 

[Mikej]

Mike they do make a trigger upgrade for the gen 1

The gun it too small for my hands and the wife doesn't like it either. We've moved up to bigger and better things. So in the safe it will sit.

 

[11Charlie]

Figures ! I'm not sure anyone would buy mine if I was selling it for $100.00.

I would buy it for $100

 

[Mikej]

I would buy it for $100

HEY! I've got a couple others that I could never get anywhere close what I paid for them. How about three for $250.00?

 

[11Charlie]

HEY! I've got a couple others that I could never get anywhere close what I paid for them. How about three for $250.00?

Oh come on Mike lets just make it an even four for $400 I wouldn't want you to feel like you got taken!

 

[UserNameInUse]

I found the thinness of the grip very uncomfortable.

The Hogue Handall "Beavertail" grip sleeve costs around $10. It completely changed the feel of the gun to the point that I seriously love this thing now.

It does make it a lot less pocket-able due to the grabby rubber and palmswell. It goes on really tight so it is not like you can take it on and off.

 

[11Charlie]

I found the thinness of the grip very uncomfortable.

The Hogue Handall "Beavertail" grip sleeve costs around $10. It completely changed the feel of the gun to the point that I seriously love this thing now.

It does make it a lot less pocket-able due to the grabby rubber and palmswell. It goes on really tight so it is not like you can take it on and off.
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Where did you get those?

 

[UserNameInUse]

Where did you get those?

I got it on ebay. Free shipping and it got here in 3 days.

Hogue HANDALL S&W M&P Shield/Ruger LC9 Beavertail Grip Sleeve-Black-18400 | eBay

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

i have a lc9s pro. i like it. trigger is surprisingly good on mine. i bought the 9 or 10 round extended magazine and it makes a difference on how good of a grip i have when firing it.

no complaints

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

its a 9round

picked it up at a gunshow for $15

Ruger Mag Ruger LC9 LC9s 9mm Luger 9-Round Steel Blue - MPN: 90404

 

[p38nut]

It's a great carry gun. I carry mine all the time.