LC9S Pro?
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rpenmanparker
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Not really. More importantly what difference does it make? If you don't want to use the safety, don't use the safety. I'm pretty sure the triggers are similar. As for the magazine disconnect, well there isn't much you can do about that, but really, when is that going to matter either? In what situation are you going to want to fire the gun with no magazine installed? And just maybe those things answer your question, i.e. the Pro was discontinued because its differences just didn't matter to enough folks to make it a commercial success.
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Fine Figure of a Man
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I don't know but would speculate that it was due to demand and efficiency in production.
I'm glad I already have one.
I'm glad I already have one.
someguy2800
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I love mine. Luckily there are plenty still in the market new. Retailers and distributors still have them in stock so if you want one get it while you can. I'm planning to pick up an extra LC9s just to have a spare I like mine so much.
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Possibly less demand for it versus similar models in Ruger's line-up as others here have opined. Or maybe due the fact that it didn't come with a manual safety, then for liability reasons.
Possibly less demand for it versus similar models in Ruger's line-up as others here have opined. Or maybe due the fact that it didn't come with a manual safety, then for liability reasons.
someguy2800
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The entire LC9 line is out of production. They are currently only making the EC9s. All that is left is distributor inventory.
mdauben
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Because you still need to train yourself to sweep off the safety when you draw the weapon, to make sure its off?
Fine Figure of a Man
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My EDC is a striker without a manual safety. I bought a the LC9s for occasions when I want or need a more concealable weapon. I chose the pro model for it's similar operation to my other carry guns. Safeties can get bumped on as well as off.
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Okay. Understood.
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I was really interested in the LC9s pro because as a lefty it’s either ambi or no safety.
LGS has a pro for $399. The price is less than a G42,43 they have but do I want a discontinued gun? That’s what I’m wrestling with now.
LGS has a pro for $399. The price is less than a G42,43 they have but do I want a discontinued gun? That’s what I’m wrestling with now.
stchman
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I am a big Ruger fan, but ceasing production of the Pro model is not a good idea. Magazine disconnects are just plain dumb. A manual safety on a gun with a trigger like that is also dumb.
Fine Figure of a Man
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An issue for you, me and many others.
Fine Figure of a Man
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It doesn't concern me at all, it's still a Ruger.
An issue for a lot of us.
It seems to me that Ruger could, if they so desired, produce an EC9S “Pro”, sans safety and magazine disconnect at least as cheaply as the EC9S. There must be another reason besides price point. I’m just curious. I was going to buy an LC9S Pro at one point but, frankly, I thought the trigger was too light and short for a safety-less pistol. I thought mine a minority opinion but I’m wondering if Ruger decided the same thing. I am giving serious thought to an EC9S. Hard to argue against the price.
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The trigger is fairly light, but there is nothing short about it. You have to start pulling it today to get a shot off by Sunday.
someguy2800
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I wouldn't worry to much about it. Almost all the parts are the same as an EC9s so service should not be a problem, though I doubt you will need it.
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compared to what?
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IME the SR9.
My biggest gripe about the safety on the EC9S is that while it's good for defense, very easy to flip off and requires a good bit of force to flip on, I actually prefer a slightly firmer safety that has a detent that has the same resistance both directions. I've had the safety get bumped off on the gun a couple of times. Not a big deal. It was holstered. I just prefer a firmer and/or larger safety or a trigger with a bit more resistance when it comes to a gun designed to be concealed on the body and is too big for pocket carry (for my pockets anyway). I think the gun would be better without a safety at all like the LC9S Pro.
I do like the trigger on the EC9S/LC9S a lot. Nice shooting gun for the size. Very well built, especially at the EC9S price. It's still not my preferred set up for daily carry. I currently have moved it to a back up/truck carry pistol. Small and inexpensive and accurate and robust, it's a nice gun to keep just in case. I keep mine in a nano vault with two loaded mags, a multi-tool, and 60 bucks cash.
I do like the trigger on the EC9S/LC9S a lot. Nice shooting gun for the size. Very well built, especially at the EC9S price. It's still not my preferred set up for daily carry. I currently have moved it to a back up/truck carry pistol. Small and inexpensive and accurate and robust, it's a nice gun to keep just in case. I keep mine in a nano vault with two loaded mags, a multi-tool, and 60 bucks cash.
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Regarding desirability of a light trigger for EDC, I was looking at a review of the Wilson’s EDC X9 last night. That’s a G19 size, double stack pistol for EDC with a pure 1911 type trigger and action. Pull weight is 3.5 lb. WHAT? Is Wilson crazy? Short, very light pull. Who would want that for EDC? Who, indeed? DSFDF
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When dry firing for practice of course. What a pain to have to release the slide after every rack with an empty mag installed. Much better to remove the mag and rack slide without hold open each time.
I do recommend the Ruger LC9Spro for the no safety and no mag disconnect reasons. I've had one for a couple years, but I have not seen any advertised for sale new in a good while.
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What do you mean about losing a mag? Don’t you keep spares?
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someguy2800
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You only have to pull the slide back about 1/4” on an lc9s to reset the trigger. No need to rack the slide the whole way. Hope this helps.
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