Terry G
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On sale at a Big Box store for $230.00. I have Ruger's, but no knowledge of this model. Any opinions?
Ruger EC 9
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aarondhgraham
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It's a very base-line version of the LC9,,,
They've embraced the "keep it simple sweetie" concept.
Non-adjustable sights and a decent enough trigger.
For those who want a compact 9mm defense handgun,,,
It's a good gun to take a look at.
If I didn't already own a LC9 I would buy one.
Aarond
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They've embraced the "keep it simple sweetie" concept.
Non-adjustable sights and a decent enough trigger.
For those who want a compact 9mm defense handgun,,,
It's a good gun to take a look at.
If I didn't already own a LC9 I would buy one.
Aarond
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You could do a lot worse. The original LC9 had a true DAO trigger with a very heavy trigger pull for each shot. I sold mine pretty quickly. The LC9s replaced it with a "Glock type" trigger. Technically DAO, but with a quite light trigger pull. Almost too light. Those come with a 1911 style safety and I'd not want to carry something with a trigger pull that light without one.
The EC9s is a slightly more economical pistol that the LC9s. The differences are very small, as is the price difference. I could be happy with either version.
Mine was quite accurate and easily concealed. I sold mine to fund a Sig 365 which I do like better, but at double the cost it isn't for everyone. But I'd not feel handicapped in the least with the Ruger. The Sig is smaller still, but with standard 10 round mags and 12 round mags available compared to the 7 round LC9s.
The EC9s is a slightly more economical pistol that the LC9s. The differences are very small, as is the price difference. I could be happy with either version.
Mine was quite accurate and easily concealed. I sold mine to fund a Sig 365 which I do like better, but at double the cost it isn't for everyone. But I'd not feel handicapped in the least with the Ruger. The Sig is smaller still, but with standard 10 round mags and 12 round mags available compared to the 7 round LC9s.
Dan-O
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Weirdly shaped grip. For those of us with long skinny fingers at least.
Hurts me to shoot it. Nice trigger, but if it hurts to shoot, kinda a moot point.
Hurts me to shoot it. Nice trigger, but if it hurts to shoot, kinda a moot point.
gcleff11
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I'm interested in opinions on this gun, too. Wifey is looking for her first pistol, and absolutely loves my Sec-9. Looks like the little bro of that gun, judging by the take down pin...
Everything JMR40 said, plus good balance between concealment size and shootability. Completely reliable.
Carry it every day. I've looked at higher priced options (which some here say are better choices), but I'm sticking with my LC9s.
Carry it every day. I've looked at higher priced options (which some here say are better choices), but I'm sticking with my LC9s.
1942bull
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I carried an LC9s for several years. The RCPs is the economy version of that gun. It is a very good gun without the sleek finish and the advantages of the LC9s Pro model. I would hesitate to to buy one if I caould not afford the LC9s pro.
The little bro of the Security 9 is the Security 9 compact.
I like mine for what it is. Great little stow away gun for emergencies. Cheap to buy, easy to shoot (if a bit uncomfortable in my hand), and doesn't take up much space.
Mine lives as a back up in my "Oh crap" bag that stays in the trunk of my car. A bit of money, some first aid, basic multi tool, and the EC9S with a spare magazine. Makes for a very minimal kit.
I like my EC9S, but I shoot my Shield better. The EC9S rusts if I look at it funny. Well made but certainty budget in nature.
Mine lives as a back up in my "Oh crap" bag that stays in the trunk of my car. A bit of money, some first aid, basic multi tool, and the EC9S with a spare magazine. Makes for a very minimal kit.
I like my EC9S, but I shoot my Shield better. The EC9S rusts if I look at it funny. Well made but certainty budget in nature.
That's true. Hates sweat.
I clean often and wipe down with an oiled rag, keeps it at bay.
gcleff11
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"The little bro of the Security 9 is the Security 9 compact."
Then, perhaps, an identical cousin---like the old Patty Duke show...?
Then, perhaps, an identical cousin---like the old Patty Duke show...?
ThomasT
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Thats a good price for one of those right now. I thought about getting one so bid on a couple at GB. The ones I bid on went for over $300 for a gun just a couple of months ago went on sale for $200. If it feels good in your hand and you want better get it while you can. And I hope you have ammo already. Just curious what big box store did you see it at? Our Academy has no guns last time I was in there. I haven't been to Cabelas in over a year and those are the nly two gun selling stores around me.
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I bought the LC9S Pro a few years ago for IIRC $260. The trigger is outstanding, it has no mag disconnect, has dove tailed sights and as others have said “no manual safety”. I carry it more often than anything else. I like the gun, to me it’s the right size for a CCW. I put a Hogue boot on it which helps. While the gun is not ideal it is easy to carry. I started out trying to carry 1911s and similar sized guns finally working my way down to this, an ultra light stubby and a Kimber 3”. I hardly know I’m carrying this thing.
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Ernie Bass
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Had the original then purchased the LC9S. Love the gun shot about 6,000 rds. Snappy but not bad. Loved the thin design and very reliable. However I got rid of it. One of the few guns I have ever done this. Trigger just got too light. Never was comfortable with it. I used it as a range gun for years but never carry. As Hickcock45 said, 'the trigger is almost like a target gun trigger," too light. I even had it sent in to Ruger to see if they could do something, nada.
All my carry guns are DAO. Just have no need for a light trigger and a glass wall. Some like this. Each to his own.
All my carry guns are DAO. Just have no need for a light trigger and a glass wall. Some like this. Each to his own.
Homerboy
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The Sig is .2” shorter and wider, but it’s also .6 ounces heavier. The size and weight between these two is a wash. Add in the 3 extra rounds the Sig carries and it’s even heavier. For me, every ounces matters while carrying. Just today, I had to cinch my belt tighter to prevent my LC9S from sagging my pants down in the Hidden Hybrid Holster. I’d like the Sig but at twice the price for three more rounds that I’ll never in all likelihood need while carrying a heavier gun? No thanks. I even retired my Shield when I got the Ruger. Lighter the better for me. Once fall hits I carry a bigger double stack in an OWB holster anyway.
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I would NOT recommend it, and I don't understand why others on this forum only would recommend it when there are better options for the money.
- It feels cheap and not as robust vs its competitors.
- It has a terrible finish that rust easy when the competition is nitriding their slides.
- The slide is carbon steel which is more prone to rusting when the competition is using stainless steel slides.
- It has a thumb safety AND a non standard magazine disconnect safety that will NOT allow the gun to fire a round if the mag isn't inserted or becomes slightly ajar.
- It has nonstandard milled in sights instead of actual sights, so they can never be changed or adjusted.
- Last but not least, it it only ships with one magazine whereas every other one of it's competitors ship with at least 2 if not 3. That is, the $230 price tag is misleading because you'll most likely will want to buy at least one more mag.
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Yea, I have the LC9s Pro too. Cost me around $260 as well plus $25 for an factory magazine, $285 total. Factory magazines seem to be selling for $30-$35 now. I place it just above the Taurus Slim and G2s and below the G43, Shield, Walther PPS, XDs, etc. I place the EC9s way lower...
Homerboy
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1: It’s a mass produced polymer pistol. It’s in the same category as a Shield (which I also have), or a Glock.
2:I’ve had mine for several years. I wipe it down every night. I wipe it with Barricade as I do any gun I clean. Not a spot of rust anywhere.
3: See #2. Never a problem with rust.
4: I bought the gun specifically FOR the mag disconnect and safety. I have no fantasies of tactical reloads during a gun fight and I have never had a magazine pop out unintentionally. I would never carry this particular weapon without a safety. As has been noted above and by Hickock45, the trigger is scary light. Safety moves off and on positively, much better than the Shield, which I also own and like, but the Ruger is smaller and lighter. The 8 round Shield mag makes the gun even bigger, but 7 round mag to 7 round mag, the Ruger carries the same ammo but is smaller and lighter. That alone makes it a better option. I haven’t carried my Shield in years.
5: I have the LC9-S which has real sights, but for the purpose of this gun, I wouldn’t have an issue with the milled in ones, just like I don’t have an issue with the nearly non-existent front sight on my J frame. It’s a up close belly gun.
6: One mag? So what? Extra $25 that big a deal for another one?
The EC9 is a reliable weapon with a great trigger and from a company with excellent support. I’ve toyed with the idea of a Sig 365, but the Ruger does what I need it to for half the price. It puts 9MM holes in the target reliably and accurately. The only thing the 365 has over the Ruger is capacity, but again that comes with added weight, which I avoid like the plague. Don’t care about night sights on such a small and up close and personal weapon. I shot a charging pit bull once. Didn’t even use my sights. Point and shoot.
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Elm Creek Smith
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I bought an unfired EC9s with no box and one magazine for $175.00 from a pawn shop. I bought 3 more magazines (one 7 round, two 9 round) and a couple of different holsters, and the little Ruger is just dandy. I did paint the front sight white with glow-in-the-dark paint, and it helps alot.
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