Ruger LC-9 Reviews

[Timothy]

I had the opportunity two days ago to handle the LC9 at a gunshop that I stumbled across on way to a meeting.  The owner knew little about the gun so I just messed around with it.  He had a $399 retail on it...what have others seen for retail?

$389.00 cash or check, add 10 bucks for credit card...

[ellis4538]

I believe $339 is the cheapest in my area.  I did see one for $300 without a mag but that means it is just an expensive paperweight until you can find a mag!  Haven't priced extra mags because I haven't seen that many.

Richard

[Rob10ring]

Ive had one for 4 months or so.  It has been 100% reliable.  It is accurate and ergonomic.  The trigger sucks on it though.  It is very long and stacks up pretty bad at the end.  The reset is wierd too in that it clicks twice before it is truly reset.  The reset point is pretty much full let off.  The sights are usable and probably wont get replaced.  As far as CCW I carry it and a Glock 26 in a High Noon IWB and it really doesnt conceal any better than the G26.  The ammo I have ran through it is Hydra Shock 124, Winchester Ranger 147, and Winchester White box.  I have also run 115gr reloads.  Having said all of that....the trigger isnt a deal breaker for me as it is still usable.  I do like the LC9 and dont have plans of replacing it any time soon.  FWIW

Does it replace the Glock 26 in some cases? If it doesn't conceal better, wouldn't the Glock still fit the bill?

[Timothy]

Thanks for the information guys.  I've read about 100 reviews and other sources of information over the last couple of days and I've pretty much convinced myself that I won't be buying this little 9mm. 

I have only limited resources at the time and if I don't sell my 1911 this week, I'm going to go and pick it up from consignment.  If it sells, I'm going with something else like a Sig P239.  Still a bit on the heavy side but uber-reliable and accurate as hell!  I need all the help I can get in that regard...

 

[mx451]

Does it replace the Glock 26 in some cases? If it doesn't conceal better, wouldn't the Glock still fit the bill?

The LC9 is slimmer but also taller so as far as "printing" goes its a toss up.  The LC9, for me, doesnt replace the G26 so yes the G26 still fits the bill.  The LC9 is my wife's CCW at this point.  I dont really ever get rid of any guns unless they totally suck.

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[jaybet]

Thanks for the information guys.  I've read about 100 reviews and other sources of information over the last couple of days and I've pretty much convinced myself that I won't be buying this little 9mm. 

I have only limited resources at the time and if I don't sell my 1911 this week, I'm going to go and pick it up from consignment.  If it sells, I'm going with something else like a Sig P239.  Still a bit on the heavy side but uber-reliable and accurate as hell!  I need all the help I can get in that regard...

 

I was  looking at a 239 the other day...I'm a Sig guy but it's kinda not much like a Sig. Boxy, plastic, I just don't like it. But then...small guns are problematic for me. I tend toward ones that are styled after 1911s- small 1911, CZ Rami, stuff like that. Although, one SIL has a G26 that I would use CCW in a heartbeat. It's a nice gun.
They're a little heavier and larger but what about a Bersa Thunder. In 9mm I'm told their dead-on reliable and under $400.

[Timothy]

I'm probably going to pick up my 1911 next week.  Called my FFL (actually, his gorgeous blonde wife) and she said that no one has really shown any interest in it so far.  

The P239 is a bit top heavy for me but it's not too small, not too large and the plastic grip panels would be history shortly after.  I have my daughters P228 right now and I just don't like a double stack frame at all.  Damn thing is accurate though!

The Bersa isn't on the approved roster of goodies here!

[jaybet]

The Bersa isn't on the approved roster of goodies here!

Oh...that's right. Like me you are operating under duress....opression from your gubmint.

[rich642z]

I have now 8,000 rounds thru mine with no parts being cracked or broken on my LC9.   I ccw it all the time with 4 magazines.

[Jkwas]

I'm in the market for a "pocket 9", something that will fit the bill between a keltec and a double stack on the belt.  My friend just picked up an LC9 and he's been carrying it.  He said it works but after taking it down and re-assembling it he can't get it to come apart again. Problem with that little door thingy on the side not going down enough.  I'm still going to give it a look but i'm also going to give a good look to the Walther PPS.  Another friend had one and liked it, but didn't care for the trigger safety swivel thingy so he sold it off.  I'll probably compare it against the G26 but it does look a lot thinner.  We'll see how it works out.  I'll let you know.
Have a Merry Christmas everyone!