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Ruger LC9
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WILWORK4GUNS
Marksman
I had one of the first ones in pensacola.
I really liked its light weight, and I liked the styling/ergonomics.
It was lighter and easier to carry than my kahr pm9........BUT ....it does have a very long trigger pull, is pretty snappy on its recoil, and has a bit too much plastic to stand up to regular practice.
Mine had to have the plastic guide rod replaced after only 200 rounds.
I believe there is a company that is making upgraded components for the lc9 now....so that might make it worth considering again.
I'd always recommend any of the kahr brand pistols...I have 3 of them ...shoot the hell out of them ...and trust my life to them.
I really liked its light weight, and I liked the styling/ergonomics.
It was lighter and easier to carry than my kahr pm9........BUT ....it does have a very long trigger pull, is pretty snappy on its recoil, and has a bit too much plastic to stand up to regular practice.
Mine had to have the plastic guide rod replaced after only 200 rounds.
I believe there is a company that is making upgraded components for the lc9 now....so that might make it worth considering again.
I'd always recommend any of the kahr brand pistols...I have 3 of them ...shoot the hell out of them ...and trust my life to them.
wareagle50
Master
I carried one for two years, shot at least 500 rounds through with no issues. But I could not get use to the trigger, so I sold it, but for the price it's a great carry gun.
WILWORK4GUNS
Marksman
http://gallowayprecision.com/ruger-performance/lc9-performance-parts/
Here is the link for the upgrade parts. Looks like for about $130 you could trick out the lc9.
It would be an interesting project but I don't know if you would end up with something that would be as good as the $ you had invested - AND you would be on your own for repairs since ruger wouldn't touch it after the mods.
Here is the link for the upgrade parts. Looks like for about $130 you could trick out the lc9.
It would be an interesting project but I don't know if you would end up with something that would be as good as the $ you had invested - AND you would be on your own for repairs since ruger wouldn't touch it after the mods.
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Agree w jaxson...hated the feel of lc9...just felt bad n the hand to me...i also bought m&p shield...also just read that springfield released its xds9 at SHOT SHOW...sounds promising if u can find 1...7 or 9 rounds depending on which mag u use
Wow, my cousin in Mobile has about 1200 rounds through his with no appreciable wear that can be seen. Mine has about 200 rounds and looks barely shot. I have more holster wear on my slide than anything.
WILWORK4GUNS
Marksman
Do you have the plastic guide rod? Mine was visibly narrowed through the middle from wear. The front sight rattled loose as well....Ruger pinned the front sight, but did not replace the guide rod. I sold it as is. Maybe the guide rod would not have continued to wear....but I didint feel comfortable using it much more at the speed that it was wearing.
No other part showed wear, just the guide rod....but thats enough for me.
Like I said , I liked everything else about it....even the trigger wasnt THAT bad.....just no-where near as good as a Kahr.
No other part showed wear, just the guide rod....but thats enough for me.
Like I said , I liked everything else about it....even the trigger wasnt THAT bad.....just no-where near as good as a Kahr.
Dwatts1984
Expert
Depends on the point of use... In your case a carry pistol. My initial impression of the LC9 was not good. Trigger pull seemed long (in comparison to other firearms) didnt like the feel in my hand. However it seemed to be pretty reliable. So if your on a budget and need just "something" to carry Im sure the LC9 would serve you well. However if your budget can be stretched a tiny bit more... Id look into something a little better, IMO
Check out this. http://gallowayprecision.com/
I am thinking of doing this to my LC9 TALO Limited Edition.
I am thinking of doing this to my LC9 TALO Limited Edition.
Another thing, If the thumb safety bothers you, it works perfectly fine without it. It's easy to remove, and reinstall.
The mag safety is a little more difficult to remove, but it comes off easily enough. I didn't remove mine.
The mag safety is a little more difficult to remove, but it comes off easily enough. I didn't remove mine.
Viking1204
Master
I have the LC9 and actually like the long trigger pull. Nice to know it's not going to go off when you barely touch the trigger. All in all I think it's a great little gun.
