Checked out the Ruger LC9 today.

[Ping]

Had the opportunity to check out a Ruger LC9 today at one of the local gun shops. Must say that I liked the way it felt in my hand and how thin it is. Liked how it has a seven round magazine. Loved the sights compared to the LCP. The one draw back was the long trigger pull.

[Timothy]

Can I drop into a pocket of a pair of jeans?

I've been jonesing for one since they came out.  I'd own an LCP already but I don't care for the .380 cartridge.

[twyacht]

IMHO, they oversized the grip, very similar to the SR9c,....the thin profile is a plus, but the the "oversize grip" especially in a compact to get every rd. of capacity possible within a design parameters, missed slightly....for a true compact.

The PF-9 keeps the narrow profile of the slide all the way to the grip, and been around. I'm not bashing the Ruger by any means, it is a personal choice.

My 6904, an older S&W compact, managed to keep the proportions right and cut it down to 12rds.

[Ping]

Timothy, IMHO, I think it would be a little large to drop in the pocket as easily as the LCP. I had expected it to be more similar to the size of the LCP but it is not. The LC9 is still capable of being concealed but not as conveniently as the LCP. Just my 2 bits.
I do like the idea of having 9mm since it is easier to come by and cheaper than .380 ACP.

[WatchManUSA]

We just got a couple LC9's in the shop and they are both gone.  We had it on the floor for $389 so it is in the ball park of the Taurus 709.  We have a Kimber Solo on the range and it is slightly smaller than the LC9.  We are going to be selling the Solo for about $300 more than the LC9. 

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[MikeBjerum]

I was dreaming of one of these for the same reason as many - the .380 acp being light.  However, one day I realized that while I could drop it in my jeans pocket, it is the dress pants I need it for.  I need that mouse gun for my workday dress pants, and these pants pockets are not as wide or deep.  I'm afraid that I would have the grip showing in the pocket opening - I'm surprised how close the LCP comes to the opening!

I'll stay with the LCP and extra mags combined with a larger gun on the hip whenever possible.

[ellis4538]

LC9 is a bit big for my jeans pocket but then again so is my S&W 642.  OK for cargo shorts or pants pocket.  If I need a holster I'll choose an SA EMP in 9mm.   I hope the Solo isn't that much more.  Have to wait and see.

Richard

[bafsu92]

We just got a couple LC9's in the shop and they are both gone.  We had it on the floor for $389 so it is in the ball park of the Taurus 709.  We have a Kimber Solo on the range and it is slightly smaller than the LC9.  We are going to be selling the Solo for about $300 more than the LC9. 

Let me know if you are selling Solo's for $689, I'd snap one up. I haven't seen one for less than $790 on gunbroker.

[WatchManUSA]

Let me know if you are selling Solo's for $689, I'd snap one up. I haven't seen one for less than $790 on gunbroker.

That is the price we have sold them but none are in stock at the moment and we don't do internet sales.  The list price from Kimber is $725.  Don't buy on gunbroker, there isn't a gun shop around here that sells at list price anymore.  Just place an order at a local Kimber dealer.

[bafsu92]

That is the price we have sold them but none are in stock at the moment and we don't do internet sales.  The list price from Kimber is $725.  Don't buy on gunbroker, there isn't a gun shop around here that sells at list price anymore.  Just place an order at a local Kimber dealer.

I've only found one dealer in Central Florida that has one for under a grand. I want one but no where near that bad.