Ruger LC9

MJN77 · November 24, 2014, 05:30 AM

Hello. My wife is taking a road trip next year and I wanted to get her an easily concealed pistol for protection. I was leaning towards the LC9 because of it's size and 9mm caliber. I would like to know if these are a reliable firearm. Is it a good choice for a concealable defensive pistol?

Consort · November 24, 2014, 06:12 AM

Maybe consider the LC9s. Trigger is better IMO.

MJN77 · November 24, 2014, 06:43 AM

What is the difference between the LC9 and the LC9s?

Skans · November 24, 2014, 08:05 AM

LC9 is has a hammer; LC9s is striker fired, like a Glock.

aarondhgraham · November 24, 2014, 10:45 AM

Mine hasn't malfunctioned yet,,,
I'm sure I have over 1,000 rounds through it.

I have the hammer fired gun,,,
Recently I got to shoot the striker fired LC9s.

The LC9s has a lighter trigger for certain,,,
But I won't agree that it's the better trigger.

I like a trigger to feel a bit heavy,,,
Not so much heavy but a tangible feel,,,
I found the trigger on the LC9s was too mushy for me.

Every one will have their own preferences.

But be that as it may,,,
The LC9 or LC9s are good choices.

Aarond

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jasmith85 · November 24, 2014, 11:53 AM

I previously owned one of the older hammer fired versions and it ran great for me. It probably did not have 500 rounds through it when I sold it though.

MJN77 · November 24, 2014, 07:24 PM

Thanks for the replies fellas.

psalm7 · November 24, 2014, 07:45 PM

Great info I'm considering one of these . I narrowed it down between the Ruger or Walther , was leaning towards the Ruger so I wouldn't have to start buying .380's .

Pico · November 24, 2014, 08:18 PM

The LC9s may have a better trigger but I have no problem with my LC9's trigger. A longer DA trigger in a self defense gun is not a deal breaker. One thing, when I had my SR9c I noticed debris would accumulate in the striker channel and this is what I think caused me to have a few light strikes. This would not be a problem with the hammer type LC9. Probably not a big deal also but the older LC9 may be available at a slightly better price.

I would look at the S&W Shield also.

Pico

Z400ACDC · November 24, 2014, 10:04 PM

I bought a LC9s today. I tried about every trigger in this class. IMO, you can't beat this LC9s trigger.

Evan Thomas · November 25, 2014, 03:23 PM

Your wife ought to have a say in this. She should try a bunch of pistols, and make up her own mind; the gun you think she should have may not be the one she's most comfortable with.

And if she hasn't done this already, some professional instruction would be good. Husbands don't make good teachers.

MJN77 · November 25, 2014, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Your wife ought to have a say in this. She should try a bunch of pistols, and make up her own mind; the gun you think she should have may not be the one she's most comfortable with.

And if she hasn't done this already, some professional instruction would be good. Husbands don't make good teachers.

She has held the LC9 and liked it. She has a CCP and normally carries a S&W M&P in .357 sig cal, but wanted something smaller. She shoots anything from a .22lr to a .44mag. She likes shooting and is a 6 foot tall Texan. But I appreciate your concern.

I just haven't found many reviews about these guns from people who own them. I also didn't know the difference between a LC9 and a LC9s.

saleen322 · November 25, 2014, 08:25 PM

I have a LC9. I echo what others have said; easy to carry, accurate for its class and dead nuts reliable. The trigger is heavier than the LC9s but I don't think a heavy trigger in a carry application is a bad thing. If someone told me they had an accidental discharge with one (it also has a safe) as in it went off too easy, I would be .......skeptical.

hodaka · November 25, 2014, 09:37 PM

We have both and both the wife and I prefer the striker model. It is much easier to shoot accurately although for strictly self defense, either would be fine.

November 24, 2014, 05:30 AM	#1
MJN77 Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2009 Location: on a hill in West Virginia Posts: 789	Ruger LC9 Hello. My wife is taking a road trip next year and I wanted to get her an easily concealed pistol for protection. I was leaning towards the LC9 because of it's size and 9mm caliber. I would like to know if these are a reliable firearm. Is it a good choice for a concealable defensive pistol?

November 24, 2014, 10:45 AM	#5
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Mine hasn't malfunctioned yet,,, Mine hasn't malfunctioned yet,,, I'm sure I have over 1,000 rounds through it. I have the hammer fired gun,,, Recently I got to shoot the striker fired LC9s. The LC9s has a lighter trigger for certain,,, But I won't agree that it's the better trigger. I like a trigger to feel a bit heavy,,, Not so much heavy but a tangible feel,,, I found the trigger on the LC9s was too mushy for me. Every one will have their own preferences. But be that as it may,,, The LC9 or LC9s are good choices. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

November 24, 2014, 08:18 PM	#9
Pico Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2002 Location: Ga Posts: 515	LC9 The LC9s may have a better trigger but I have no problem with my LC9's trigger. A longer DA trigger in a self defense gun is not a deal breaker. One thing, when I had my SR9c I noticed debris would accumulate in the striker channel and this is what I think caused me to have a few light strikes. This would not be a problem with the hammer type LC9. Probably not a big deal also but the older LC9 may be available at a slightly better price. I would look at the S&W Shield also. Pico

November 24, 2014, 10:04 PM	#10
Z400ACDC Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2006 Location: Bowling Green,KY Posts: 433	I bought a LC9s today. I tried about every trigger in this class. IMO, you can't beat this LC9s trigger. __________________ Bowling Green, KY

November 25, 2014, 03:23 PM	#11
Evan Thomas Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 5,631	Your wife ought to have a say in this. She should try a bunch of pistols, and make up her own mind; the gun you think she should have may not be the one she's most comfortable with. And if she hasn't done this already, some professional instruction would be good. Husbands don't make good teachers. __________________ Never let anything mechanical know you're in a hurry.

November 24, 2014, 06:12 AM	#2
Consort Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2011 Posts: 134	Maybe consider the LC9s. Trigger is better IMO.

November 24, 2014, 06:43 AM	#3
MJN77 Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2009 Location: on a hill in West Virginia Posts: 789	What is the difference between the LC9 and the LC9s?

November 24, 2014, 08:05 AM	#4
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	LC9 is has a hammer; LC9s is striker fired, like a Glock.

November 24, 2014, 11:53 AM	#6
jasmith85 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 631	I previously owned one of the older hammer fired versions and it ran great for me. It probably did not have 500 rounds through it when I sold it though.

November 24, 2014, 07:24 PM	#7
MJN77 Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2009 Location: on a hill in West Virginia Posts: 789	Thanks for the replies fellas.

November 24, 2014, 07:45 PM	#8
psalm7 Senior Member Join Date: March 7, 2014 Location: Middle TN Posts: 543	Great info I'm considering one of these . I narrowed it down between the Ruger or Walther , was leaning towards the Ruger so I wouldn't have to start buying .380's .

November 25, 2014, 08:25 PM	#13
saleen322 Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2010 Posts: 778	I have a LC9. I echo what others have said; easy to carry, accurate for its class and dead nuts reliable. The trigger is heavier than the LC9s but I don't think a heavy trigger in a carry application is a bad thing. If someone told me they had an accidental discharge with one (it also has a safe) as in it went off too easy, I would be .......skeptical.

November 25, 2014, 09:37 PM	#14
hodaka Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,010	We have both and both the wife and I prefer the striker model. It is much easier to shoot accurately although for strictly self defense, either would be fine.