Pocket 9mm: Beretta BU-9 Nano or Ruger LC9?

Tough call, I don't care for guns that dont have slide stops, but the Nano I tried was a smooth shooting gun.

js8588

Between the two I probably would go with the Beretta Nano. I have tried both guns and found the Nano to be slightly more ergonomic and the better handling pistol over the LC9.
Another sub-compact 9mm. you might want to consider, though it is a bit more expensive, is the Kahr PM9. To me it is a natural pointer and it does have a slide stop.

Shot both side x side a few months ago. Both are good guns and would be a great ccw. Question is do you want a slide safety or not. Lc9 has the safety. I shot the lc9 better, but I think I did because I have shot the lc9 more and the nano was a rental.


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Have you tried to put either of those in your pocket and take them out?

In a pair of normal jeans? Cotton Dockers / Business casual or church clothes?

C0untZer0 said:

Have you tried to put either of those in your pocket and take them out?

In a pair of normal jeans? Cotton Dockers / Business casual or church clothes?

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I own a Nano and have carried in the pocket of jeans, khakis,and dress slacks. No problem in any of these pant types.

I've tried the Nano in jeans pockets and do not view it as optimal because of the blocky rear of the slide. It is not like a rounded hump on a S&W centennial revolver that is totally snag free. You really have to watch it on the draw with the Nano to be smooth. I can't speak for the Ruger other than to say that I really don't like mechanical thumb safeties on DA or DA/SA guns. Sure, I can leave it off, but it is one more thing to goof up.

I'd say Ruger has the edge in the reliability market, but that the Nano has an edge in style. I'd probably be trying to talk myself into the Nano, but would ultimately pick the LC9.

I have 2 LC9s. There is a 22 Long Rifle conversion in the works from Twisted Industries, and Ruger has announced a 9 round extended magazine for the LC9. Just some info that might help.

Are you dead set on those two? My choice in this genre would be the Sig P290.

LC9....

My SO has a LC9, which she carries...and she loves it(she shoots it pretty good too).
I prefer and carry a SR9c, IWB- it is just fine for me.
We have had nothing but great firearms from Ruger, (own 4 of them) so my vote is for the LC9.
PUD

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Only reason I discounted the Sig is the price point puts it in PM9 territory.

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I can find the 290 rather easily for around $525.00.

I really like my Sig P290RS. Pocket carry, IWB, Null USH-X, all work remarkably well.
Don't remember the price? But, it was under $500. Came with the laser, too. Which I sold right away, thus further defraying cost? Plus, it comes standard with very good night sights.
Sig mishandled the initial release of these. Makes it kind of a "sleeper." It may still be easy to find? Of course, with all the craziness right now, maybe not?

Of the two you mention? NANO.

ETA: Really, they're all good. Handle them, shoot them, if you can. Pick the one you like.

I haven't shot the Nano.

Bottom line, the LC9 is a favorite gun.

I, and seven other people, have shot my first LC9 over 1,800 trouble free rounds.
I shot over a thousand rounds the first eight days I had the gun.
I shot it yesterday.

It has a long trigger pull to get used to but that takes only a few minutes.

I liked my first LC9 so much I bought a spare and yesterday I bought a third one.

Yesterday the local gun store got in four LC9-NRA camo models. Three were sold within minutes of unpacking them. I bought one.
I suspect the fourth gun will be sold in a day or two. If not I may buy it.

The gun is accurate and with a little practice, easy to hit with, even shooting fast with the long trigger pull.





52 yards standing.

I have owned my Nano ~one year and pocket carry frequently using a DeSantis Nemisis holster. The gun has performed perfectly, is accurate, and easy to maintain. The only change I would make is to reduce the Nano's weight to that of the PM9. I put night sights on mine, and bought a couple of 8 round mags, and a belt holster from Beretta. Very well designed gun, and I particularly like the fact that you can change to night sights without a sight pusher. You just use the Allen wrench Beretta supplies when you buy the sights from Beretta.

My wife carries a LC9 and I'm very surprised with its accuracy. Despite having such a long trigger pull and a terrible trigger reset, it is very easy to shoot accurately. I find it easier to shoot than my M&P Shield.

LC9. But definitely do this: LC9 Trigger System Upgrade

I recently asked a similar question: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=713177

Went with the Nano and Boberg . . . .

I've owned both, and currently own a Nano. There are pros and cons. I think the LC9 has a nicer trigger, and is darn accurate to boot. The Nano appears to be made better, and has the option of reversing the mag release. It doesn't quite have as nice a trigger, but it's still serviceable. I will keep the Nano because I feel it's sturdier build quality.