Thinking about Ruger LC9

[knucklehead0202]

the mag-disconnect is super-easy to remove so I wouldn't use that as a detractor. I haven't shot my lc9 yet but I love the feel of it. trigger doesn't really bother me and the price is hard to beat. the keltec felt like a cheap squirtgun to me and I wasn't terribly impressed with the trigger really. ditto for the kahr which costs almost twice what the lc9 does. it's also a Ruger, so you know it's going to be a tough, well-made pistol. like the others said though, definitely try the trigger first, it's not for everybody.

[TheFlash]

Read reviews for both the LC9 and the LC380.
Even with some 'solid' gun writers, they noted that with a 1lb pistol, the recoil from the 9mm is a bit stout.
I'm not a 'recoil wimp', but after reading nothing but good about the LC380, I 'pulled the trigger' and currently have one 'in jail'.
Don't mind the mag disconnect (why I would carry spare mags just in case) and don't mind the trigger pull.

Just my two cents...

[Nshaver127]

From someone who owned a lc9. Avoid like a syringe filled with AIDS and SARS. Yes its just a 9mm but it is not easy to grip if you have normal hands. The recoil is very stout and flippy. The DAO trigger pull is so creepy and long you find yourself just anticipating the recoil and getting no accuracy. The only upside to this pistol is its thin.

[CZ man in LA]

Well, I managed to dry fire it today and the trigger pull was okay for me. Not the best, but definitely not the worst. Long heavy DA pull isn't something I'm not familiar with as I've had owned a Taurus revolver in the past.

The price is good, it's nifty, and considering it's dropping off of the roster 3/7 with no chance in hell Ruger is coming back to CA with this due to the microstamping law, it satisfied me enough to put it in jail today.

I'll probably won't know for sure until I actually go out to the range with it, but like some people above mentioned, doing a Galloway trigger mod doesn't so difficult to do so that's definitely an option I could look at later on as well.

[gunhohulk]

If you have the cash go for it. I just shot my new one for the first time two days ago and am pretty impressed with it. The trigger pull is long but it is predictable. I was able to group 8 rounds in about 2.5" at 7 yards in about 5 seconds and was also able to empty it rapid fire into the head and chest of a b27 type target with ease and accuracy.

Like a few have said, it has more recoil than I'm used to out of a 9mm but after shooting my M&P 340 .357 for the last two years it's still a bit of a ***** cat.

[zacman]

I am a new owner of the LC9. My ccw is with a Ruger SP101 357. At my home range I shot both yesterday and find I shot significantly better with the LC9 than with the SP101 - at both patient and rapid firing. I really like the LC9 but then I am no expert on comparing guns as these two are the only ones I have ever owned and have just had the LC9 for a week or so. The trigger pull is long and you will notice that immediately - after I have owned it for a while I will consider modifying the trigger. LC9 is light, sturdy, accurate, and easily concealable.

[anyo91]

I've been carrying my lc9 in a crossbreed minituck for over a year now and have put a couple thousand rounds down range. Once you get used to the da trigger, then it's a really nice ccw piece.

[CaffeinFeign]

this is my LC9 that has less than 50 rounds through it.. yes, that is a groove in the frame.. I would not trust this gun to carry it... it guards my living room now. I don't care for them, but I have met plenty of people who like them and just as many who don't..

[Xdjack]

Well, let me tell you my Lc9 carries very discretely, very light and I can carry all day. The best part is it goes bang every time I pull the trigger. Who cares if those who don't like the length of the trigger pull complain.
If I ever have to pull this gun to protect myself. I am going to pull the trigger all the way anyhow.
That being said I will continue to take it to the range and perfect my muscle memory, and carry safe.
Go get it while you can

[hermosabeach]

I don't mind the recoil on the LC9. Much softer than the seecamp in .32. Much softer than an air light 38 special with +p loads.

So more power in the 9mm and more capacity with the mag fed system than the pocket revolvers.

The trigger has a false reset so you get a click and need to let it to further forward for the second click reset.

Galloway has a modified trigger bar that shortens the pull but does not eliminate the false reset click.

And while it is a DAO gun, it acts as a striker fired model as you cannot pull the trigger multiple times on a hard primer.

Blade-tech makes a nice holster for it but I assume many just drop it into a pocket.


When they go off roster, the value might go up as the new supply will be limited to SSE and used.

Good sights- good enough - for a pocket gun

[subrvin]

Love my LC9, mods so far include RTK trigger, removed mag safety, trigger bar, springs, and pachmayr grips. No issues with trigger pre travel now.

Pic in my link.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=894321

[Sikk50]

I carry mine every single day. I shoot it a lot, thats important. Muscle memory makes the trigger complaint a non issue

[adamjay]

I love mine. Was pretty concerned about the terrible trigger, surprised how well I shot it. Have since gotten used to it. So nice to carry! Did put a pach grip on it that helped with fit. I'm afraid my wife will commandeer it before too long, so I plan on picking up another before it drops off. I did like the Kahrs, too.

Mine did some with the non pinned front sight, which is known to come loose, Ruger sent me a new slide right away and then I sent back the original in the postage paid envelope the sent. Do pay attention to this, newer production should have pinned sight, but mine did not.

[UnWired]

I have played with, and shot the LC9 and just can't get use to the trigger at all. I think any small semi auto pistol should be pin fire after shooting Glocks and similar pistols for so long. Pin fire guns have slowly become my favorite design because of the easy pull and ability to modify them exactly like you'd want.
As far as a mini carry gun, I really like the Sig P938. Might want to check that out side by side with the LC9. It's an incredible gun and a great alternative for a small carry like the LC9. The P938 is just like a mini 1911 the way it was designed and for a small carry / pocket gun, they are simply badass. Definitely more expensive though.




Here's the Smith bodyguard 380, the Sig P938 and the Ruger LC9 as a side by side comparison. The sig is also a single action pistol, but can be carried cocked and locked just like a 1911.



Also, right before it dropped off roster, I purchased a Ruger SR9C. I picked it up a couple weeks ago, and just plain and simple.. I freakin love this gun. Ruger did an absolutely amazing job in their design. It really is just a Glock with a safety designed into it.. too many safeties in my opinion, but it doesn't change the gun itself and doesn't change the overall operation of the gun.. except that stupid *** loaded chamber indicator flag they posted on the top of their pistols. The LC9 has one as well and they stick up so far, surprised it doesn't get in between the sights. It is so big, it keeps the gun from fitting into my Galco King Tuck holster for my glock. The gun fits in no problem unloaded in the cocked and locked position. <--- hope that's not censored. The LC9 will fit in a pocket however, whereas the SR9C won't... unless you got some huge pockets.

[TigerShark]

Most LC9 owners and fans probably know about 2 mag options, the standard 7+1 and the newer 9+1. There is also a 3rd option, the 8+1 that uses an extended floorplate with a standard mag. The floorplates are available from Impact Guns.
It was hard for me to "get a grip" using the standard mags so I got the extended ones. Obviously they would make it harder to conceal.
I just wanted everyone to know the options if they have an LC9.