Ruger LC9 consensus?

**HKBanger** · 06-22-12, 09:18

I did do a search and have read some threads from when the gun was first released. I know Ruger is not the best manufacturer around. I usually run HK's, Glock, classic Sig, and all that jazz. I have the opportunity to put a brand new Ruger LC9 on layaway for $300, over the course of (or up to) 9 months. That's like $30 a month. That's basically free in my eyes.

My intended purpose would be a backup to my primary 9mm weapon which is a Glock 19. It could also fill the role of bedside gun and/or backpacking.

Just wondering if Ruger has made any changes since they first released the LC9? I've read about a couple of the common issues such as the sights walking and what-not; that does not have me real concerned. I'm mainly concerned with reliability. I've owned other Rugers which were very reliable but I didn't shoot them past 1-2k rounds generally so I can't speak for their high volume shooting performance.

I do not plan to do a lot of high volume shooting through the gun but I'd still want it to be reliable enough for my purposes, obviously. So, this brings me to the question. Anyone have real hands on experience with one as of late? How about the early adopters from the old threads? Any issues? Still running fine?

I'm just looking for some more recent opinions since people have probably had them for a bit longer now. I understand it's not my usual HK, but..........

**Beat Trash** · 06-22-12, 16:56

I'd save $30 per month for just another month or two and buy a S&W Shield.

**kerplode** · 06-22-12, 18:06

I haven't fired mine a lot, but so far it's been functionally reliable. I'm not sure I'm going to keep it, though. The sights are a wreck, the trigger has a nasty false reset, and the safety is difficult to use. All of these are deal-breakers for me for use as a CCW.

I'd second the recommendation to pass.

**Warg** · 06-22-12, 18:14

My assessment of the LC9 as of January 2012: http://m4carbine.net/showpost.php?p=...2&postcount=23

I've since had the hammer fail (sear) and have replaced it with another from Ruger. I have zero desire to shoot this pistol any longer.

**QuackXP** · 06-22-12, 20:56

The LC9 has to many legislated safety features for me. I would personally not buy a firearm with an internal lock. The LCI is also kind of obtrusive for my tastes. I also do not prefer manual safeties or magazine disconnects. There is just to much there to go wrong that has no benefit when there are alternatives.

**Glock30** · 06-22-12, 22:22

Originally Posted by HKBanger

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I just got rid of my Ruger Lc9 and picked up a SpringField XDs 45acp

**SWAT Lt.** · 06-23-12, 11:47

I'd pass, go a few more months like Beat Trash said and get the Shield. The LC9 operating system is different from the G19 and would require much practice to attain and maintain proficiency and I frankly didn't enjoy shooting the LC9. The Shield trigger is closer to the G19s than the DAO LC9.

After buying and shooting my Shield I sold my PM9, LC9, and my 3913. I have no regrets and, after about 1500 rounds, believe it is the best small 9mm out there. I assure you I would have no desire to run an LC9 or PM9 1500 rounds as i did not enjoy shooting them.

The Shield is fun to shoot (I shoot at least a box or two every time I go to the range no matter what I take to shoot that day), durable, accurate, and reliable. It is the olny small single stack 9mm I would now recommend.

**Up1911fan** · 06-23-12, 12:42

I'd pass and go with a PM9/CM9/Sheild. Not sure about the reliablity as I haven't put many rounds through one ( I don't own one) but the trigger sucked on the two i've shot.