Quick Review/Comparison of the Ruger LC-9

[druryj]

I recently acquired a Ruger LC-9 in a trade with a range buddy here on OSA and took it to H&H today to see if it's a keeper or not. My impressions: It shoots better than the Kahr P9/CW9 pistols I've had and a lot better than the steekin' PM9/CM9's. I had no failures of any kind with a mix of FMJ and JHP rounds. I was really happy to not suffer the dreaded magazine nose dives like I did when I tried to love the Kahr line...and it was nice to be able to just slingshot the slide. Accurate? About as much as a J-Frame to me; acceptable accuracy shall we say; but I had a hard time with the front sight today; I got oldasseyesightitis. Probably should take my bifocals in for an oil change about now I suppose. Anyway; the little gun's trigger wasn't nearly as bad as I was expecting it to be. Long; yes...but not creepy or rough; least so, not to me. I was able to hold on target pretty well and keep all shots COM anyways. This is no target pistol, but I feel okay with it as a close-in self defense piece; which I am pretty sure is it's designed role. I didn't care for the S&W Shield I tried on awhile back; Kahr sux(imo) I couldn't hit the floor with an LCP unless it fell out of my pocket but this LC-9 is a lil different. I can actually say it's not half bad for a subcompact 9mm pistol and despite what you may have read or been told to say, the trigger isn't the demon it's been said it is and overall, I think the Ruger LC-9 is a fine little subcompact. Mine has 3 mags and came with a Crossbreed Mini-Tuck; I think I got a heck of a deal! I'm just not sure if it's going to stay or get offered up in trade.

 

[BadgeBunny]

I'm glad you like it. My impressions of it were pretty much the exact opposite of yours! Seriously ... While you are correct, that the trigger is not creepy or rough, it is long as a hard day's work and when I had it by the time a shot fired off I was already bored and looking for something else to do!

Between it and the Shield, I much preferred the Shield ... trigger was crisp and sharp ... And not nearly as long.

We probably shouldn't go car shopping together either, huh?? LOL

 

[druryj]

I'm glad you like it. My impressions of it were pretty much the exact opposite of yours! Seriously ... While you are correct, that the trigger is not creepy or rough, it is long as a hard day's work and when I had it by the time a shot fired off I was already bored and looking for something else to do!

Between it and the Shield, I much preferred the Shield ... trigger was crisp and sharp ... And not nearly as long.

We probably shouldn't go car shopping together either, huh?? LOL

LOL! You know, the biggest thing I found with the Shield, and I'm sure it's my big mitts and not the pistol, is the thing felt like it was gonna squirt up outta my hand every time I fired a shot. I never felt like I had a good grip on it. With the LC-9, I don't even need the mag extensions; it has such a soft recoil, I had no trouble controlling the gun. The Shield is a nicer looking pistol than the LC-9 but neither one is going to win a beauty contest. The LC-9 was more "shootable" overall...for me. Some might prefer the Shield; some might prefer the Kahr, some might like the Nano. Some might even wanna stick with a Kel-Tec. Guess that's why we have choices. Me; I really just oughta stick to a J-Frame for my small gun needs. I like dressing a J up with different grips and such; something that can't be done with these little semi's. I may just keep the LC-9, then again, I may trade 'er off. I'm still undecided on it. One thing for sure; the darn thing is almost unnoticeable in that Crossbreed holster. It is absolutely the easiest to wear 9mm pistol/holster combo I have ever had on me old hip. And I agree on no car-shopping!

 

[saddlebum]

When I had it the trigger pinched my finger every time I squeezed of a shot.I like the kahr twice as good and the shield three times as good and still looking for something better

 

[druryj]

When I had it the trigger pinched my finger every time I squeezed of a shot.I like the kahr twice as good and the shield three times as good and still looking for something better

Yeah but you got little bitty teeny tiny girly-man fingers.

 

[DFarcher]

The trigger on the LC9 is an issue for me. I agree the trigger is pretty smooth and not too heavy and the pistol can be shot accurately on the range. What I could not do with the LC9 was shoot a decent rapid fire group no matter how much I practiced, the reset is just too long. The S&W Shield is a much better choice for me though I do agree with what some one above said about the grip on the Shield. I put a Pachmayr tactical grip on mine and the feel is great now.

 

[n423]

I couldn't wait to get a LC9. Long trigger pull and reset on trigger, so I sold it.

I do like most of the other Rugers .

 

[druryj]

Well, so far, I seem to be the only one here who kinda likes the little LC-9...fine; that's just fine. See if I care.

 

[Uncle TK]

LC9 is a lot better to shoot smaller groups than the LCP

 

[mveach]

My lc9 is a lot more accurate than I am. mine seems to like a quick but smooth pull. The only problem I have had is, I had to polish The feed ramp.