Ruger LC9 anyone got one?

[ogfarmer 138]

Does anyone who shoots at EFGA or Heritage Guild or wants to shoot there one day and have a LC9 I may try I can guest you in if your not a member.

 

I would love to see how one shoots before I buy one

[ruger9 0]

I have one, it has the Galloway trigger bar in it tho- stock, the LC9 has a VERY LONG trigger pull. Too long imo.  By the time the trigger breaks, you're about 1mm away from the frame of the gun.  It's ridiculous. Ruger and their stupid attorney-designed gun features....

 

Anyway, I am a member at EFGA, but haven't gone yet- you're welcome to shoot mine, if we could work out a day to meet. But remember, I have an upgraded trigger bar, my gun is easier to shoot than a stock LC9.  The trigger bar is only $35, it's a drop-in replacement, no gunsmithing skills required.

 

BTW, great little gun.  With the stock trigger, I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. And I'm a good shot. With the upgraded trigger, I can hit center mass from 20 feet most of the time, obviously with accuracy increasing as distance decreases.  My point being, the trigger bar made a WORLD of difference for me. Like 2 different guns.

 

That being said, if I had it to do over, I'd buy the Sig P238 (absolutely love that gun; feels like it was made for me and I shoot it perfectly), or Sig P938.  With the P238, I hit the entire magazine within 8" at about 15 feet.  Surprised me.

[BobZ 0]

I know someone who owns one and hates the trigger.

 

He just sent it in for a trigger job.

[ogfarmer 138]

Thanks for the responses so far this is exactly what I need to know

[Damjan 73]

Rented one at Target World in Chalfont,PA when they first came out.

Long trigger pull completely ruined any expectation of accuracy i had. Hated it ever after and since i don't modify any of my guns didnt want to look into options.

 

I did buy the Sig P238 in 389ACP instead and its so accurate that i m always surprised what a great gun it is. You can try mine anytine you want.

My purpose was to get a pocket carry.

 

Also tried the Sig938 in 9mm but i didn't do better groups and ddi poorly with it compared to the p238

[ogfarmer 138]

I'm trying to stick to 9mm since that's the ammo I use in all my pistols, I don't want to start buying a another caliber. Thanks tho

[ruger9 0]

I'm trying to stick to 9mm since that's the ammo I use in all my pistols, I don't want to start buying a another caliber. Thanks tho

 

That was my concern as well. After shooting the P238, I might just change my mind however. lol

 

With an improved trigger, the LC9 is a very good little gun. 

[Daveyboy42 0]

I also passed on it because of the trigger. I went with the beretta nano instead, and am very happy with it.

[DaveMcL 18]

Bought one , fired it , hated it , sold it . Bought a Beretta Nano and love it. Good luck in your search.

Dave

[Tallday 10]

I have had one for about a year. Short is I love it and plan to use it as a ccw. The long is I had my original slide replaced buy ruger because of a recall. There was some issue with a firing pin thing on early model. The trigger is long and double action but after a few hundred rounds has smoothed out. If you want a race gun this aint it. It has a purpose and for that its perfect. I like the trigger because I wont ever shoot this gun more then 5-10ish yards. Its a ccw gun buy design and shooting at a bad guy any further will get you into trouble.

 

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[ogfarmer 138]

My main purpose of this is CCW since I am so fat wearing a belt is nearly impossible. My EMP 9mm is too heavy and my other smaller frame polys are to uncomfortable to carry given my girth. I just saw that Heritage guild has them I'm their rental inventory .

[Tallday 10]

my next is the new updated lcp 380. Not to get into a round debate but at 5 feet I would not want to be shot with a full magazine of 380. That is a true ccw pocket gun.

[ruger9 0]

my next is the new updated lcp 380. Not to get into a round debate but at 5 feet I would not want to be shot with a full magazine of 380. That is a true ccw pocket gun.

+1.

 

After being a 9mm guy for years, if I didn't mind adding a caliber to what I already have trouble finding at a decent price, .380 would be the one for CCW.

[Tallday 10]

if this guy can carry a xd 45 you should be fine with the lc9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2JQcu1GHZ8

[ogfarmer 138]

Ok I rented a stock LC9 @ Heritage Guild the other day and boy you guys were right the trigger blows!

 

I have read up on the Galloway trigger bar and would love to try Ruger9's one with it.

[Maksim 1,504]

Shot it a number of times at Shot Show and here.  I much prefer the Beretta Nano.  Better recoil management, better overall fit and finish.

[ogfarmer 138]

nano didn't fit my hand well, I have considered that one

[Maksim 1,504]

nano didn't fit my hand well, I have considered that one

 

For big paws... just go up to a Commander sized 1911, or even Sig 1911 RCS... er, is that commander?

[ogfarmer 138]

 I need a small sub compact for pocket carry, I got plenty of larger size ones and my compact 1911 is getting annoying to carry when I do.

[ruger9 0]

The LC9 grip is a little thin for me, so I put a Pachmayr grip sleeve on it and it fits my hand much better now.  

 

My trigger reduces trigger pull distance by about 35%; Gallloway will also be releasing a 50% reduction trigger bar, which I will also buy and try...  altho the 35% makes a WORLD of difference already over the crappy stock trigger.

[Tallday 10]

I have been noticing that they changed the trigger on the lc380 and lcp in newer models its all over the web but ruger has not come out and said it. I would go to a store and try a new one out.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btzaVNLSm_E

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XycvZKmcTs

[ruger9 0]

I have been noticing that they changed the trigger on the lc380 and lcp in newer models its all over the web but ruger has not come out and said it. I would go to a store and try a new one out.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btzaVNLSm_E

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XycvZKmcTs

 

They did. And they haven't admitted it.  The original pull on the LCP was WORSE than the LC9.  

[mikeyboyeee 66]

Look at a kahr cm/pm9. I carry a pm9 daily unless I carry my xdm. Mostly the kahr as its hot here.

[ogfarmer 138]

I am also looking at the pm9 and also Sig P938

[ruger9 0]

PM9 is solid, but damn that slide is tough to rack.  My sister CAN'T rack hers.  So what good is it to her? (she has since gotten a P238 which she, and I, L-O-V-E)