Ruger LC9 reviews/thoughts?

[NickL45]

I see it's been released recently. Anyone have any experience with it or thoughts? I'm curious if it might be the ideal pocket carry gun over a .380 or J frame size revolver?

Ruger LC9 Centerfire Pistol Models

 

[shooter521]

I see it's been released recently. Anyone have any experience with it or thoughts? I'm curious if it might be the ideal pocket carry gun over a .380 or J frame size revolver?

I handled it at the SHOT Show and was less than impressed. The LC9 is not, as some seem to think, a 9mm version of the LCP. It is a much larger gun, on par with the Kel-Tec PF9 and Taurus 709 in terms of size. That puts it out of the "pocket gun" category IMO, but then, I don't think a J-Frame .38 is pocket material, either.

 

[DownByTheTracks]

There's only one on Gunbroker so far, and my first one shipped out today. It's "so new" at this point that nobody really has any experience to speak of.

It's got about the same fit and finish of the SR9 I think.

 

[dondavis3]

I carry a LCP

While I know it's larger than the LCP, I'm interested in one.

I once bought a Kel-Tec P11 and because I'm big, I could carry it.

But the Kel-Tec trigger was terrible - so I sold it.

This looks like it may be a quality Kel-Tec P9 or P11 size.

I can't wait to get my hands on one.

 

[marv]

I have a PF9 with a Nemisis pocket holster. I don't have any pockets it will fit in. Therefore I carry a P3AT.

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

I handled it at the SHOT Show and was less than impressed. The LC9 is not, as some seem to think, a 9mm version of the LCP. It is a much larger gun, on par with the Kel-Tec PF9 and Taurus 709 in terms of size. That puts it out of the "pocket gun" category IMO, but then, I don't think a J-Frame .38 is pocket material, either.

I agree that the size issue comes into play... for this reason, I'm a little more interested in the Kahr CM9 to go alongside the PM9. When you guys get THOSE in, Shooter, I'd like to hear some reviews. I suspect there will be a lot of LC9 vs 709 vs CM9 vs..... type info to be had.

 

[JoeMumz]

Is it really that big? I have a sr9c and was hoping it would be a nice backup carry paired with that... if its like that why not just get anorthe sr9c

 

[jesse485]

I carry a LCP

While I know it's larger than the LCP, I'm interested in one.

I once bought a Kel-Tec P11 and because I'm big, I could carry it.

But the Kel-Tec trigger was terrible - so I sold it.

This looks like it may be a quality Kel-Tec P9 or P11 size.

I can't wait to get my hands on one.

If you liked the P11, except for the trigger; you may want to try the PF, as it's trigger mechanism is different IIRC. The P11 is a true DA, while the PF is partially cocked DA, which is a bit lighter.

 

[dondavis3]

+1 jesse485

Thanks for the suggestion, but the fit & finish of the Kel-Tec just wasn't up to par IMHO.

I've always had very good gun experiences with Ruger - far superior gun in my opinion.

Always close in price.

Thanks again

 

[dom1104]

Smith J frame is a pocket gun easily for me, no way in the world could I get a PF9 into a pocket, nor would I want to.

Not interested in this gun at all personally.

 

[Kick]

Eh, I really really wanted one. Then I picked up my Kahr PM9 which is just as much, if not more, of a pocket gun than it is. No longer have the need for one. If the need does arise, I'll prolly go with a PF9 from Kel-Tec. It's cheaper and prolly the same gun by a different manufacture...

 

[Stnmikita]

I handled it at the SHOT Show and was less than impressed. The LC9 is not, as some seem to think, a 9mm version of the LCP. It is a much larger gun, on par with the Kel-Tec PF9 and Taurus 709 in terms of size. That puts it out of the "pocket gun" category IMO, but then, I don't think a J-Frame .38 is pocket material, either.

I could not agree more.

Saw it at SHOT as well and was very underwhelmed. Significantly larger in both size and feel than the LCP and uncomfortable for pocket carry IMO.

 

[looney2ns]

Is it really that big? I have a sr9c and was hoping it would be a nice backup carry paired with that... if its like that why not just get anorthe sr9c

No its not that big, it's only slightly larger than the LCP.
Ruger LC9 Centerfire Pistol Features

 

[Stnmikita]

No its not that big, it's only slightly larger than the LCP.
Ruger LC9 Centerfire Pistol Features

Don't you love forums? Two back to back posts stating the exact opposite.

I pocket carry an LCP every day and despite the nice Ruger graphic, I've held the LC9 and I am telling you it is noticeably larger. Should be plenty in shops soon enough and you can compare for yourself.

 

[WestSider]

Interesting! It would have to be a VERY good gun to replace my Kahr PM9 though.

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

While it kinda "looks" like the LCP, it's not and about the same size as a Kel-Tec PF-9. I have a PF-9, a P11 and an LCP. But my Kel-Tec is light, certainly dependable, and also about $120 less expensive. Plus, it's a proven pistol. I think I would wait until Ruger worked the bugs out before I went and got an LC9