NEW Ruger STRIKER FIRED LC9

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Just got the official email from Ruger confirming, just a couple hours ago.

Very cool.

If they make a scaled up version in .45acp (kind of like a Ruger version of a Kahr P45) that would most definitely tickle my fancy.
 
The trigger had kept me from looking at the LC9. After a couple years I may grab one of these, but knowing Ruger I will give it some time.
 
Has anyone seen a Walther CCP in the wild? Looking at comparisons on the net, it seems like the LC9 and the Shield are generally the same size, the LC9 maybe a half or quarter inch shorter. The Beretta Nano is a tiny bit smaller than the LC9, and the Springfield XDs is about the same size as the M&P Shield.

MSRP of the shield and LC9s are both $449 and the Berretta Nano about the same
MSRP of the Walther CCP appears to be $469
MSRP of the Springfield XDs seems to be....$599 (HUH?)

Striker fired single stack 9mm conceal carry guns seem to be a competitive market now.
 
I'm gonna quit looking at new guns. I seldom see one I don't like. I seldom see one that my accountant (wife) says I can afford.

Hey George Burns. how much was that water pistol?
 
I don't claim any expertise but I generally prefer hammer-fired over striker-fired and don't mind a long, DAO trigger (within reason). The manual safety, mag disconnect, and rather over-large LCI has put me off, so far. I bought a Sig P290rs to fill that role. (Excellent, by the way.) The description of the LC9s indicates the LCI has been replaced with a viewing port. If the make that change on the hammered LC9, I might take the plunge.
 
Gary A said:
The description of the LC9s indicates the LCI has been replaced with a viewing port. If the make that change on the hammered LC9, I might take the plunge.
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They've done that with the 9E as well. I'm thinking that Ruger is backing off on the obnoxious LCI's after pulling out of California.

I wonder if Ruger will be offering "free upgrades" to those who purchased the original/standard LC9?
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Why on earth would they do that? You wouldn't expect Dell to upgrade your computer for free each year because they come out with better ones do you?
 
I own and like my LC9, is it a perfect gun, no, but it is great for what it was intended for. I think the addition of a striker fired version of the LC9 is a smart move by Ruger, with the success of their SR series of guns why not offer a striker fired version of a popular gun that is currently in production. Do I want one, yes I do, but I doubt I will run out and purchase one as I have enough "small" guns in the inventory.
 
Manual safety -1
Magazine disconnect -1

I like manual safeties, but certain guns just don't need them. A 1911, yes. A Beretta 92, I prefer the G model. A modern striker fired gun, nope. At least S&W made a non-safety Shield, but they need to do the same with the BG380. It's like having a J-frame with a firing pin block and manual safety.

One thing I do wonder though.....how many hammer model LC9s will be hitting the used shelves? I'll bet enough where Ruger will discontinue the hammer model altogether in a few years.
 
I can agree with part of your comment. I like having a manual safety that I would sweep on for holstering [for added safety against snagging on clothing], then sweep it off for "ready use".

I totally agree with you on the magazine disconnect. Those things need to go away.
 
Orion8472 said:
I can agree with part of your comment. I like having a manual safety that I would sweep on for holstering [for added safety against snagging on clothing], then sweep it off for "ready use".

I totally agree with you on the magazine disconnect. Those things need to go away.
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That's why I chose the XDS over the Shield. I get a passive safety that blocks the sear on the XDS instead of a thumb safety that just blocks the trigger. My BG380 thumb safety was easier to sweep off and on and it was actually smaller and stiffer, but it was still pointless. Don't ask my how it was easier to manipulate than the Shield safety, it just was.

My service size and up poly, striker fired guns are manual safety free. I see the appeal to it and like I said, I like them on certain guns like the 1911. The main thing is they have to be done right. If they're going to be big, make it lay flat when in the off position so I can ride it with my thumb. I couldn't do this with the manual safety on the larger M&P models since it's still at an upward angle.

If they're made medium size, put them high enough so my thumb is not constantly pressing on it since I'm forced to put my thumb underneath it.

If they're small, make them stiff enough not to move on their own, but have them shaped well enough so I don't have to sweep it 2-3 times under stress to flick them on/off.

If the safety doesn't meet the criteria depending on size, I'd rather have it without. I'd put the Ruger LC9 safety in the medium category and after shooting one, I wished it wasn't there at all.
 
We have 3 of the LCs. Two in 9s and one 380. The 9s have been reliable and nice pocket carry pieces. Working on the 380s ammo sensitive issue. But that may be 1 mag issue too.

Anyhow, as with most CCs, it is practice , practice, practice....

Back to the OP, I would take the plunge in the striker-fire LC.
 
I ended up with an XDs 9mm 4.0 for that very reason. . . . . and prefer that style of safety over a thumb safety. Holstering, if you're not engaging that grip safety lever, . . . . probably ain't gonna fire.
 
Went by the local gunshop this afternoon to check out the feel of the LC9 [to get the idea what an LC9s would feel like], and although it would be lighter, and maybe a tiny bit more concealable, . . . I think the XDS 4.0 that I have feels better in the hand, and will no doubt be more controllable.

I may check one out when they come into the stores, but I'm still happy with my XDS

Updated to add: Also, the height of the LC9s isn't any shorter than the XDs.
 
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