Thoughts on Ruger LC9s

[Jim Watson]

Discontinuing LC9s? Glad I have mine. If they beef up to something in the Shield - P365 category, it will take them right out of my pocket size.

 

[Jim NE]

I have an original LC9, but I haven't shot it. (It's on my to do list.) I'm sorry I can't be of help in that regard, but I can whole-heartedly recommend the Kimber Micro 9. It's an astounding pocket-ish sized 9mm that is very accurate for it's purpose, 100% reliable and incredibly well-made. They are more expensive than the LC9s, but I got mine barely used with a box for $450, so that's not too bad. Only came with one mag, but oh well. Best wishes.

 

[MidRoad]

One would think that since the LC9s is being discontinued than they would replace it with something to fill the niche. Hmmmmm

 

[rpenmanparker]

I have an original LC9, but I haven't shot it. (It's on my to do list.) I'm sorry I can't be of help in that regard, but I can whole-heartedly recommend the Kimber Micro 9. It's an astounding pocket-ish sized 9mm that is very accurate for it's purpose, 100% reliable and incredibly well-made. They are more expensive than the LC9s, but I got mine barely used with a box for $450, so that's not too bad. Only came with one mag, but oh well. Best wishes.

I'm looking at that since the 1911 type trigger is my fave. Almost the exact same size as the LC9s.

 

[MidRoad]

I'm looking at that since the 1911 type trigger is my fave. Almost the exact same size as the LC9s.

My brother has the sig 938. I really like it. But it's a little more than I would like to spend.

 

[someguy2800]

I was looking at a kimber micro 9 in the store a couple days ago. I did not like the trigger at all. It was really really heavy, but like all things I'm certain that can be improved.

 

[Tallball]

I liked my LC9, but I like my Glock 43 better.

 

[vba]

I have the LC9s and carry and shoot it often.

Mine has a safety because of the very light trigger, used to the 1911 anyway, so flicking off a safety is natural for me. I would then recommend the non-pro version.

On mine, I removed the magazine safety which was easy, look on youtube. I would highly recommend this gun, it is accurate and reliable. Prices are really low on this gun right now, so go buy it!

 

[Msant]

I have an LC9 that I replaced all the springs and guide rod in. My gf has the lc9s. My lc9 shoots almost as nice as hers. It is real nice for pocket carry. Almost disappears without the extended mags. Ask your local shop if you can put it in your pocket to see if you do not have anyone local with one.
As far as it being discontinued, from what I read they are just redesigning the slide and sights. Making it smaller, lighter, and cheaper

 

[MidRoad]

I have an LC9 that I replaced all the springs and guide rod in. My gf has the lc9s. My lc9 shoots almost as nice as hers. It is real nice for pocket carry. Almost disappears without the extended mags. Ask your local shop if you can put it in your pocket to see if you do not have anyone local with one.
As far as it being discontinued, from what I read they are just redesigning the slide and sights. Making it smaller, lighter, and cheaper

I wonder if it's worth waiting for

 

[Dragon breath]

it is already out, no waiting. Ec9s.

 

[Iggy]

Hard to beat the LC9s.. Great trigger and manual safety if you want it.

 

[bumbazine]

If they'd make that thumb safety ambidextrous for lefties like me, I'd give it a try. As it is, it's not even on my radar.

 

[rpenmanparker]

If they'd make that thumb safety ambidextrous for lefties like me, I'd give it a try. As it is, it's not even on my radar.

I know I aggravate folks here with my cavalier attitude toward ambi safeties, but I honestly think you can operate the left side safety perfectly well with your left thumb. You should give it a try before writing it off.

 

[Jeb Stuart]

I was looking at a kimber micro 9 in the store a couple days ago. I did not like the trigger at all. It was really really heavy, but like all things I'm certain that can be improved.

Interesting, I shot the Kimber Micro and and personally loved it. And I loved the trigger.
I here a lot of folks make a statement "It has a great trigger". Well it must be made clear that the poster is being subjective. A great trigger for him is not a great trigger for another shooter. Is the Pistol for target shooting, or is the pistol for CCW? It seems many believe that the lightest most crisp trigger out there with the shortest break is a great trigger for CCW. My LC9S is down 4lbs of Pull length, very short to break. Many find that appealing in a CCW, and some will get a trigger job that goes even further down to 3lbs of pull. Hickcock made a statement that goes like this. "Some of these striker fired triggers have become so light, and the LC9S is so light that I will not carry it without a safety". I carried mine for years, but just became to the fact that for MYSELF, it was too light and I had one with the safety. Of which I have trained for years. I took it down to my Smith to see what he could do, and later sent it in to Ruger and offered to pay them to make it heavier. They did replace a few springs, but really not much of anything.
If I was strictly a target shooter, yes I want a light crisp trigger. Slowly take the proper stance, slowly squeeze the trigger etc. But for fast action I do not want this, nor do I need one to shoot fast and accurate. A little longer pull means nothing to me in fast action shooting to center mass. And if anyone thinks that a 6lb trigger is heavy, then I honestly do not know what to say.
There are a number of quality manufacturers out there that make some of the finest CCW guns made. And they purposely do no make them with LIGHT TRIGGERS. These Manufacturers know darn well what they are doing. And they do not cater to the Mass Market.
And it is interesting that many shooters, myself included can do as well with a little longer pull, and a stronger trigger in fast action than a super light trigger. A lot of this will also depend on the gun. Some guns just perform better than others in recoil management etc.
So if a very light trigger is the only way you can shoot accurately, then by all means get one. But just remember that a very light trigger does not necessarily make a great gun.

Kimber makes a far superior Pistol. Great quality, and of course they get premium dollars. And yes, you would have to believe they spent a lot of time of the design of the trigger for CCW. Bravo to Kimber and other manufacturer's that do not cater to the super light trigger crowd.
PS And to add, I never ride a reset on any of my guns.

 

[rpenmanparker]

I’m not sure what to think about the LC9s trigger. I have said I like the gun, but I should also say the trigger has an obscenely long travel to the break and no reset until it has nearly fully returned to the front position. Is that not how everyone’s is? My LC9s (yes, it is for sure the “s” version) feels more like a DA revolver than any other semi-auto pistol I have ever fired. Do I have an anomaly? My gunsmith couldn’t shorten it at all. The pull force is okay, not to heavy, not too light for CCW. The pull to break is just so loooong. What’s up with that compared to what other folks are saying?

 

[someguy2800]

Interesting, I shot the Kimber Micro and and personally loved it. And I loved the trigger.
I here a lot of folks make a statement "It has a great trigger". Well it must be made clear that the poster is being subjective. A great trigger for him is not a great trigger for another shooter. Is the Pistol for target shooting, or is the pistol for CCW? It seems many believe that the lightest most crisp trigger out there with the shortest break is a great trigger for CCW. My LC9S is down 4lbs of Pull length, very short to break. Many find that appealing in a CCW, and some will get a trigger job that goes even further down to 3lbs of pull. Hickcock made a statement that goes like this. "Some of these striker fired triggers have become so light, and the LC9S is so light that I will not carry it without a safety". I carried mine for years, but just became to the fact that for MYSELF, it was too light and I had one with the safety. Of which I have trained for years. I took it down to my Smith to see what he could do, and later sent it in to Ruger and offered to pay them to make it heavier. They did replace a few springs, but really not much of anything.

If I am strictly a target shooter, yes I want a light crisp trigger. Slowly take the proper stance, slowly squeeze the trigger etc. But for fast action I do not want this, nor do I need one to shoot fast and accurate. A little longer pull means nothing to me in fast action shooting to center mass. And if anyone thinks that a 6lb trigger is heavy, then I honestly do not know what to say.
There are a number of quality manufacturers out there that make some of the finest CCW guns made. And they purposely do no make them with LIGHT TRIGGERS. These Manufacturers know darn well what they are doing. And they do not cater to the Mass Market.
And it is interesting that many shooters, myself included can do as well with a little longer pull, and a stronger trigger in fast action than a super light trigger. A lot of this will also depend on the gun. Some guns just perform better than others in recoil management etc.
So if a very light trigger is the only way you can shoot accurately, then by all means get one. But just remember that a very light trigger does not necessarily make a great gun.

Kimber makes a far superior Pistol. Great quality, and of course they get premium dollars. And yes, you would have to believe they spent a lot of time of the design of the trigger for CCW. Bravo to Kimber and other manufacturer's that do not cater to the super light trigger crowd.
PS And to add, I never ride a reset on any of my guns.

The micro 9 I handled in the store I would estimate to have been 12 lb pull weight. I checked twice thinking the safety was on. I also did not think it looked particularly well made or finished. May have been an abnormality.

 

[someguy2800]

I’m not sure what to think about the LC9s trigger. I have said I like the gun, but I should also say the trigger has an obscenely long travel to the break and no reset until it has nearly fully returned to the front position. Is that not how everyone’s is? My LC9s (yes, it is for sure the “s” version) feels more like a SA revolver than any other semi-auto pistol I have ever fired. Do I have an anomaly? My gunsmith couldn’t shorten it at all. The pull force is okay, not to heavy, not too light for CCW. The pull to break is just so loooong. What’s up with that compared to what other folks are saying?

Yes they do have a fairly long pull. Not quite as long as most double action only guns but longer than many striker fired guns. Many people feel the lc9s is too light for carry. I think the combination of the weight and length of pull makes it about right for me to be safe. If it was any shorter a pull I would want it to be heavier. I don’t have a problem with the reset. As Jeb said I don’t ride the reset on a trigger

 

[Jeb Stuart]

I have an original LC9, but I haven't shot it. (It's on my to do list.) I'm sorry I can't be of help in that regard, but I can whole-heartedly recommend the Kimber Micro 9. It's an astounding pocket-ish sized 9mm that is very accurate for it's purpose, 100% reliable and incredibly well-made. They are more expensive than the LC9s, but I got mine barely used with a box for $450, so that's not too bad. Only came with one mag, but oh well. Best wishes.

Yes they are beautiful guns.

• Solid Aluminum, match grade
• Factory setting (approximate pounds): 7.0

The micro 9 I handled in the store I would estimate to have been 12 lb pull weight. I checked twice thinking the safety was on. I also did not think it looked particularly well made or finished. May have been an abnormality.

Obviously something very wrong with the gun you looked at. Does not sound like any Kimber I have ever seen and as far as trigger.

• Solid Aluminum, match grade
  
• Factory setting (approximate pounds): 7.0

 

[Jeb Stuart]

I’m not sure what to think about the LC9s trigger. I have said I like the gun, but I should also say the trigger has an obscenely long travel to the break and no reset until it has nearly fully returned to the front position. Is that not how everyone’s is? My LC9s (yes, it is for sure the “s” version) feels more like a SA revolver than any other semi-auto pistol I have ever fired. Do I have an anomaly? My gunsmith couldn’t shorten it at all. The pull force is okay, not to heavy, not too light for CCW. The pull to break is just so loooong. What’s up with that compared to what other folks are saying?

Robert I would say for sure your gun as you described in the Original version, You can go to the Ruger website and look up the serial number. What three numbers does it start with?

 

[rpenmanparker]

Robert I would say for sure your gun as you described in the Original version, You can go to the Ruger website and look up the serial number. What three numbers does it start with?

It has LC9S embossed on the slide and requires the trigger to be pulled with a magazine in place to allow the slide to be removed. I thought thst meant striker. Serial number starts with 328- . I’ll call them to see if there was some improvement mid-run that didn’t affect the early adopters like me.

 

[Jim Watson]

I’m not sure what to think about the LC9s trigger. I have said I like the gun, but I should also say the trigger has an obscenely long travel to the break and no reset until it has nearly fully returned to the front position. Is that not how everyone’s is? My LC9s (yes, it is for sure the “s” version) feels more like a SA revolver than any other semi-auto pistol I have ever fired. Do I have an anomaly? My gunsmith couldn’t shorten it at all. The pull force is okay, not to heavy, not too light for CCW. The pull to break is just so loooong. What’s up with that compared to what other folks are saying?

You have a very strange SA revolver, then.

It is simple mechanics, the LC9s trigger is effectively a long lever so it moves easier but farther. Plus, striker springs are generally lighter than hammer springs.

 

[rpenmanparker]

You have a very strange SA revolver, then.

It is simple mechanics, the LC9s trigger is effectively a long lever so it moves easier but farther. Plus, striker springs are generally lighter than hammer springs.

I was in a hurry. Meant DA revolver. Sorry.

 

[rpenmanparker]

Called Ruger and they are sending a shipping label. But I am not really enthused about sending them the gun. I think it is the way it is meant to be. I have a gunsmith researching any replacement triggers that might be available, but I don’t think he will find any.

 

[rpenmanparker]

I found a replacement trigger for the LC9S at Powder River Precision, but I’m doubtful it would be an improvement. It SLIGHTLY shortens the takeup and also lightens the trigger to about 3.5 lb. I am looking for no lightening but a lot of shortening. I do understand now that folks like the LC9S trigger for CCW because it is safer than a shorter, lighter trigger. While I do want to preserve the option for carry, mostly I shoot at targets. So my needs aren’t really what the gun was made for. I will need to give this whole thing some thought. My gun is not the Pro, so I do have a thumb safety that could make concerns about a shorter, lighter trigger moot.