Apr 30 2012
RUGER LC9 REVIEW
The Ruger LC9 has made quite the boom in the firearm industry. It seems that every girl and her sister either owns or wants one. I’ve seen a lot of them showing up my classes lately; so when Armed in Heels asked if I was interested, it seemed only natural to do a write-up on the LC9 .
My review has been written based on performance in both the hands of the beginner shooters as well as experienced shooters, including my own. As I write more gun reviews, you will notice that most of them will be approached from this same angle. Amongst the ramblings of pros and cons of the gun, I will also point out whether the design is a good option for the beginner, or whether it would be better suited for the novice or experienced shooter.
You can read my review over at Armed In Heels by clicking HERE.
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Apr 30, 2012 @ 10:41:36
I went with the Kel-Tec P-11, but the pockets in men’s pants tend to be larger, no? Variety is good, even if it’s only in the labelling. . .
Apr 30, 2012 @ 16:57:02
For women who want a heavier pistol I suggest the Ruger SP101. I just got one for my 50th Birthday and I love it. Better than the airweights on the market!
Feb 12, 2013 @ 19:39:41
SP101 IS NOT A PISTOL!!!
May 01, 2012 @ 14:34:03
Take a look at the new S&W M&P Shield. It is about the same size as the LC9, but with a much better trigger, no magazine disconnect, and much lighter felt recoil.
May 01, 2012 @ 17:12:21
Gary,
I’ve been dying to get my hands on one…
Thanks for reading and commenting!
Jun 05, 2012 @ 17:12:14
Lc9 is great. But, finish is horrible, six months after buying my LC9, finish is rubbed off one side, and I have to oil and scrub off rust after work, EVERY DAY. Other than that it really is great.
Jun 17, 2012 @ 14:40:14
Send it back to Ruger. Seriously, they are great with normal wear and tear repairs like that. Drop it off at the shop where you bought it and Ruger will pay the shipping. It generally takes 5 weeks or so to get it back, but the repairs will be free and professional. I have found Ruger’s repairs to be fantastic, and they want you to be a satisfied customer.
Jul 04, 2012 @ 07:24:33
Well, I kept my P95. I actually sent it back to Ruger. I have to say, I was iesseprmd this time around. I think they may have won me back. They rebuilt my gun, even gave me a new barrel. Even test fired it and checked out the sights. Turn around time was great, too.I decided to stay American. I had a few Ruger 10-22 s over the years, they are nice and easy to get accessories. I am not sure about the SR9 s. For some reason, I don’t really like the look. For a smaller gun, I don’t like the mousey (what is it, LCP?) gun they have cuz it is double action only. I carry a Bersa 380 and love it. Anyway, I will try to buy American when I can. I am glad that Ruger showed some redemption. I am looking forward to their new products.lare
Oct 27, 2012 @ 15:23:30
Re-blue it. Hobbs has a nice little kit for around 10 bucks and easy to use. Most all blued guns will wear, particularly pistols whic constantly rub in their holsters
Dec 03, 2012 @ 11:41:55
When will the dunces ever figrue out that they have been massively infiltrated?You wanna know who the dunces are?Ok, I’ll tell you.The militias, the FBI, and the other keystone kops around the world.I wish like hell they would take each other out soon, so the remaining sane of us can get on with in the cosmos.
Jul 25, 2012 @ 09:23:32
I like mine for CC but after 150 rounds on the range I seem to get “tennis elbow”. Might have the trigger pull looked into. I prefer my Sig 226 and 229. They are dream shots.
Jul 31, 2012 @ 05:40:38
i love mine though i use it for carry only.. the trigger pull is pretty rough but you can have it adjusted.. just a good gunsmith is needed.. i was in love with the shield but when comparing the two.. i went for the LC9 bc it was smoother and had less rough edges to catch on things.. i am very happy with my choice!
Dec 11, 2012 @ 11:47:39
Many of Ruger’s handguns come with a rough trigger pull. This is by design due to a lawsuit some years back. With my SP101, out of the box, you needed herculean trigger pressure to pop off a round. This extreme pull always caused secondary rounds to be well off target. Frustrating , at first, but a simple adjustment (around $50.00 at any competent gunsmith) fixes the issue and makes this handgun very accurate for a gun with such a short barrel. I believe the trigger pull on the LC9 is also by design. Damn lawyers.
Mar 01, 2013 @ 22:23:54
Gracie,
Great review! I loved the size and caliber of the LC9, but decided not to purchase one for CC for the exact reason you mentioned. The magazine disconnect is something I completely disagree with, as a female in law enforcement. Whether I drop a magazine or not, I want that round in the chamber to fire. I’ve decided I want the Walther PPS 9mm instead and in the meantime will continue carrying my Ruger LCR.
Apr 02, 2013 @ 00:37:00
Fantastic post however, I was wondering if you could write
a little more on this subject? I’d be very thankful if you could elaborate a little bit further. Cheers!
May 20, 2013 @ 14:04:10
The mag disconnect is a safety feature that is very easy to bypass by removing a thin metal plate in the gun. No other safety features are effected by this mod.
Great gun. Just shot mine with the new and improved trigger kit and mad disconnect removed. at 21 feet I put 14 rounds in a two inch group. Most were hole for hole. This is my newest little friend, and he’s a good friend.