LC9 vs LC9s

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I don't know anything about these guns but get the impression the LC9 has an internal hammer and the LC9s per Ruger is a striker fired gun. Of the two which do you folks think is the best system? I found a used LC9 for just a bit over $200 or would it be better to spend a little more and get the newer LC9s?
 
Does the LC9s have a manual safety switch?

My LC9 does and I like it that way.

Internet lore says that the LC9s has a better trigger.

Me personally,,,
I'm not fond of a trigger mounted safety

I've been perfectly happy with my original LC9,,,
I never knew it had a "bad" trigger until the internet told me so. :neener:

Aarond

P.S. Check out the Ruger EC9s,,,
It's basically the LC9s without adjustable sights,,,
The black version is currently going for $229.00 at Buds Gun Shop.

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It depends on what you like. The LC9 has a very long DAO trigger. It's been discontinued for some time. The LC9S has a much lighter striker fired action.

For a bit over $200 I would just get the EC9S which is the LC9S with milled in sights on the slide instead of mounted sights. I have one as a truck gun. Pretty beefy little shooter with a nice trigger. I would certainly take it over the LC9 for the same money.
 
I've had both. The original LC9 has a VERY heavy, long DA trigger pull for every shot. There is no need for the safety, the trigger is much heavier than any DA revolver I've ever fired. I did not like it at all. The LC9s has a trigger pull bordering on too light. While I like it much better, but wouldn't want to carry it without a safety. I also have several Glocks. They have trigger pulls that have enough resistance so that I don't feel uncomfortable with them not having a safety.

$200 is WAAY too much for an original LC9. I paid $220 new for my LC9s and I see the EC9s priced new under $200. The only real difference is that the LC9s has a front sight set in a dovetail that can be drifted to either side. The EC9s has a front sight milled from the slide. If anything the economy gun has a more rugged system
 
Think of the LC9 as the LCP Gen I big brother if you are familiar with that trigger pull. Try the trigger and if you are okay with it buy it. Given EC9S prices I do think you can do considerably better on price.

I have a buddy that can shoot 3" Groups offhand at 25 yards with a Beretta 92FS dropping the hammer after each shot and using DA only. A long heavy trigger pull isn't a great detriment to everyone.
 
Like others have said, if you don’t mind long heavy trigger pulls the LC9 will do you fine, but I wouldn’t pay more than 150 for it. They are not in high demand at all. Ruger came out with the LC9s because majority were unhappy with LC9 trigger. Myself, I went with an LC9s Pro because don’t like DA only and hate safeties. Sold it though because Rugers tend to rust for me a lot more than any other brand. Dislike them due to this.
 
OK thanks for the replies. I think I understand better now. And the gun I found is over priced. Glad I asked. It sounds like the original LC9 trigger is just like the long but light trigger and concealed hammer on my Taurus TCP. I don't mind it and know its not going to go off in my front pocket while aimed at the Crown Jewels. Always a worry with me.:D
 
It is not as heavy as a revolver.
LC9 (Hammer Fired)
1. Long Trigger Pull
2. Heavy
3. Stacks before Break.
4. Breaks very far back.
4. Peaks in the 7-7.5 lb range.
5. Has a false reset where it clicks before it resets.
6. Reset is very long.
7. Not a true Double Action. Slide must move in order to reset.

LC9S (Striker) has a shorter crisper trigger and doesn't break as far back.
 
I tried an LC0 a while back. I found the trigger to be quite unacceptable.
It's probably pretty safe - I can't imagine how an AD would occur , given how difficult it is to shoot an LC9 on purpose.
 
I tried an LC0 a while back. I found the trigger to be quite unacceptable.
It's probably pretty safe - I can't imagine how an AD would occur , given how difficult it is to shoot an LC9 on purpose.

How much time.have you spent firing DA Revolvers? I can certainly think of longer tougher DA Revolver pulls. If you can fire a SP101 accurately you will likely be able to learn to use an LC9.effectively.
 
I have an original LC9 with the hammer and the trigger is pretty bad like others have mentioned....However whether or not that matters depends on what you want to do with the gun. I am perfectly happy to have the little gun to dissuade a thug from hitting me in the head and taking my wallet...For that purpose the heavy trigger is just fine....Neither the LC9 or the LC9s would be a good choice for a real gun fight in my opinion....
 
I have been confused with Ruger's logic since bringing out the LC9s. While it was a hammer fired, double action only pistol with a long stiff trigger pull (LC9) it had a manual safety but as soon as they converted it to striker fired with a shorter, lighter trigger pull they offered it without a manual safety (LC9s Pro). I think the original LC9 without a manual safety would have been the proper configuration for this gun but hey, Ruger never called and asked my opinion.
 
I have been confused with Ruger's logic since bringing out the LC9s. While it was a hammer fired, double action only pistol with a long stiff trigger pull (LC9) it had a manual safety but as soon as they converted it to striker fired with a shorter, lighter trigger pull they offered it without a manual safety (LC9s Pro). I think the original LC9 without a manual safety would have been the proper configuration for this gun but hey, Ruger never called and asked my opinion.

Ruger's logic was driven by consumer demand.
 
I had an original LC9. It was okay. It went bang every time. The trigger was pretty stiff.

My understanding was that the LC9s pro was being discontinued. I got one inexpensively and like it better than the original. The trigger is very nice.

 
There are some excellent DAO triggers and their are some terrible DAO triggers. Same with striker fired triggers. I had both of the Rugers and got rid of both. (after shooting thousands of rounds through them). Both triggers go from one extreme to the other.
That said, if I had to choose between the two, I would go with the original. My brother now owns that gun and he can do wonders with it.
 
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Thanks for the replies. You guys gave me answers based on experience. I think I am going to pass on the LC9 series.
 
I have an original LC9. The trigger does take some getting used to. I also covered the grip with a Houge sleeve. The stock one can be like a cheese grater after a few shots.

I do find the pistol surprisingly accurate.
 
The original LC9 is the only handgun I disliked enough to get rid of. It doesn't have a bad trigger, it has a horrible trigger.
I have a LC9s Pro and it has a very good trigger and is a decent carry gun. Three marks against it, the slide corrodes easily when carried daily. Recoil is somewhat snappy do to the high bore axis. The trigger, while very good, has a very long reset compared to every other striker I own.
Lastly. my Sig 365 has made it obsolete.
 
How much time.have you spent firing DA Revolvers? I can certainly think of longer tougher DA Revolver pulls. If you can fire a SP101 accurately you will likely be able to learn to use an LC9.effectively.

My edc is a S&W 60. It is one of several J frames I practice with on a fairly regular basis. Last fall I was able to knock down 6” steel targets 5 for 5 , standing , unsupported ,
double action, in just under 5 seconds. Two days ago I practiced da rapid fire da at about 40 ft. 5 shots in approx 3 seconds, group was 18-20 inches.

The Ruger LC9 trigger does not feel anything like a decent revolver trigger, at least not to me.The SP101 is a poor example; I couldn’t shoot mine worth crap so I sold it , but not before spending a lot of money on grip and front sight upgrades and 100s of rounds of practice ammo.
 
I remember Hickcock45 talking about how light some of the Striker fired triggers had become and then mentioned the LC9S in particular. "So light it is almost like a target gun". Now some may like that and many do. Just not for me for EDC. I did hang on to it for a while and just shot it on the range.
 
I'm going to dissent. I bought the LC9 for pocket carry and so deliberately bought the older model with the longer, heavier pull. Sure the trigger's atrocious compared to striker-fired pistols but it's also safer riding around in my pocket holster. And it isn't really that bad for it's intended use. It's a sturdy, safe, 7-yard pistol that you can carry in your jean's pocket.
 
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