Ruger LC9

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MJN77

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Hello. My wife is taking a road trip next year and I wanted to get her an easily concealed pistol for protection. I was leaning towards the LC9 because of it's size and 9mm caliber. I would like to know if these are a reliable firearm. Is it a good choice for a concealable defensive pistol?
 
Mine hasn't malfunctioned yet,,,

Mine hasn't malfunctioned yet,,,
I'm sure I have over 1,000 rounds through it.

I have the hammer fired gun,,,
Recently I got to shoot the striker fired LC9s.

The LC9s has a lighter trigger for certain,,,
But I won't agree that it's the better trigger.

I like a trigger to feel a bit heavy,,,
Not so much heavy but a tangible feel,,,
I found the trigger on the LC9s was too mushy for me.

Every one will have their own preferences.

But be that as it may,,,
The LC9 or LC9s are good choices.

Aarond

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I previously owned one of the older hammer fired versions and it ran great for me. It probably did not have 500 rounds through it when I sold it though.
 
Great info I'm considering one of these . I narrowed it down between the Ruger or Walther , was leaning towards the Ruger so I wouldn't have to start buying .380's .
 
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The LC9s may have a better trigger but I have no problem with my LC9's trigger. A longer DA trigger in a self defense gun is not a deal breaker. One thing, when I had my SR9c I noticed debris would accumulate in the striker channel and this is what I think caused me to have a few light strikes. This would not be a problem with the hammer type LC9. Probably not a big deal also but the older LC9 may be available at a slightly better price.

I would look at the S&W Shield also.

Pico
 
Your wife ought to have a say in this. She should try a bunch of pistols, and make up her own mind; the gun you think she should have may not be the one she's most comfortable with.

And if she hasn't done this already, some professional instruction would be good. Husbands don't make good teachers. :)
 
Your wife ought to have a say in this. She should try a bunch of pistols, and make up her own mind; the gun you think she should have may not be the one she's most comfortable with.

And if she hasn't done this already, some professional instruction would be good. Husbands don't make good teachers.
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She has held the LC9 and liked it. She has a CCP and normally carries a S&W M&P in .357 sig cal, but wanted something smaller. She shoots anything from a .22lr to a .44mag. She likes shooting and is a 6 foot tall Texan. But I appreciate your concern.;) I just haven't found many reviews about these guns from people who own them. I also didn't know the difference between a LC9 and a LC9s.
 
I have a LC9. I echo what others have said; easy to carry, accurate for its class and dead nuts reliable. The trigger is heavier than the LC9s but I don't think a heavy trigger in a carry application is a bad thing. If someone told me they had an accidental discharge with one (it also has a safe) as in it went off too easy, I would be .......skeptical. ;)
 
We have both and both the wife and I prefer the striker model. It is much easier to shoot accurately although for strictly self defense, either would be fine.
 
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