Featured LC9s First takes

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That 'safety as thumb-rest' solution isn't just yours. On another board I saw it mentioned in connection with the M&P Shield. I use the thumb-down (revolver) hold on all my handguns, so don't have the problem.

 

Looking at getting my grown son an LC9s Pro for Christmas (and birthday). Thanks for the report.

 

Blackhawk makes an in the pocket holster that fits it. I have the LC9 and it works ok with larger pockets like in my Wrangler jeans. I use the 124 grain bullets bet found out Ruger tests with the 115 grain.

 

Good review. I also have the LC9s and I actually like that it has the added external safety. I also think the trigger is very good and smooth.

 

If you want a thin, inexpensive pistol it should be near the top of your list. I have one that has dispatched a hog, but is now relegated to garage duty.

My LCP is preferred because of its size. Now if I were walking through gang country I would take nothing less than a Glock 19 and Ruger SP101 on the waist in addition to LCP on the ankle.

 

LC9s is the best subcompact 9 for the money, and is the equal of the more expensive ones. I'm fully convinced of that.

 

The Lc9s is one of the best guns I own. I totally agree with the OP. I have never had any kind of failure. I shot Hornady Self Defense and now shoot Underwood Extreme Defender.

 

Yes, it always shoots, but I would not consider it an equal of a Springfield or Glock not to mention Sig or FN.

It's built to a price point, but it is very thin and practical nevertheless.

 

Actually, the only subcompact that might beat it, IMO, is the Shield - due to its better ergonomics. The LC carries better though. I go no experience with the SIG or FN, but I consider the Glock to be less than optimal due to poor balance and grip shape, and is no more reliable than any other big name gun. The Springer is basically a cheaper Glock to me. They both work, but I'd put the Ruger above them any day.

 

My wife bought the shield because it fit he hand better, but she admits the LC9 is lighter and easier to conciel.

 

I really like my Lc9s pro. I carry it appendix or in the pocket, it disappears either way. The trigger is truly phenomenal, something the shield can only dream of. My only gripe is the disassembly process-IMO ruger could have done better in that department.

 

I've had my LC9s for about a year now. I've put about 1000 rounds through it now and it's pretty accurate. Also I really don't find the take down pin to be a problem.

 

My son hates my 9mm Shield but loves the LC9s. Christmas and birthday gift.

 

My son has my first LC9. He and his buddy keep it at their business for SD. Second one I bought was an LC9s. My daughter fired it recently and wants to take it with her for SD work.

I have a Shield also, but will get another LC9s if the daughter takes the one I have now. She did not like hte Shield.

 

I'll

 

I’m new here so hello to everyone
I just got a LC9S love the feel but issue right from the start the slide was real stiff new gun needs breaking in but shouldn’t be that tight I’m thinking so 2nd shot the slide locked up so I dropped the loaded mag put the safety mag in then started looking it over no matter how hard I pushed down on the slide release wouldn’t release slide so using both hands I pushed the slide back while pushing down on release lever got slide to back into battery looks to me that the tab on the release lever might be little wide by few thousandths? Any ideas

 

Well Hog, without trying to start a war here, pull back slightly on the slide and release the slide catch. Note that word 'catch'. They were never design to release a slide under pressure, that's become lazy and tactic cool for the ever so enlighten among us.
Good luck.

 

Quirky
I have done that and it is only way I can get it to release the slide
I just thought that it should no be so tight thinking if needed to do mag change could cost you dearly but thanks for the reply