Ruger LC9S Pro

[RWMC]

I have the opportunity to buy one of these brand new for a very low closeout price. The pistol has a blued slide. I plan on using this for a carry pistol to replace my Kel Tec P 32.
Does anyone know of any problems that The LC9S Pro was known to consistently have? I know that Ruger has discontinued them. I like the idea of not having the manual safety on the outside and also not having the magazine disconnect.
I sure would appreciate some insight from personal experience from those of you who own a Ruger LC9S. Thank you for your help and time with this. I will be making a decision in just a few days on the whether to get one or not.

 

[Striker]

I have a pair that I use for loaner/training pistols. One has 4000 or so rounds thru it with no issues, the other is newer and has 500 or so thru it, again, no issues....

Go for it.

 

[drband]

My son has th lc9spro and likes it a lot. His EDC.

He has rather acidic sweat and the blued slide and trigger began to rust. Solved that issue with cerakote.

“Normal” people won’t have that issue!

I like that gun a lot and have shot it a fair amount. No mechanical issues, very good size for my hand (average size) and easy to conceal.

I also like no safety and no mag disconnect.

To me, it shoots like a larger 9mm pistol. YMMV

I’m sorry to hear the model is discontinued.

 

[TarDevil]

Clean it often. It doesn't like sweat. Otherwise, a flawless pistol. My EDC for several years.

 

[TomJ]

I just got back from the range, and that was one of the guns I was shooting. It's one of my keepers. For a smaller gun, it's very accurate and as drband mentioned it shoots like a much larger gun. The only issue I had was magazine related, with their 9 round magazines. Their customer service told me stretching the spring a little would solve the issue, and it did. The gun itself has been trouble free.I'd recommend getting it, especially at a low price.

 

[MAKster]

Possible negatives for some people include the gun having a very thin grip which leads to more recoil than similar single stacks. Also some people might feel the trigger is too light for concealed carry. Also only comes with one magazine.

 

[Homerboy]

Since when is it discontinued? Did they dump it for the new EC9-S? Same gun, just bare bones. Fixed sights.

I have the standard LC9-S. I wouldn’t want the Pro. The trigger on the LC9-S is scary light. Best trigger in a striker fired gun that I have ever felt

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

No problems with mine. Nice trigger, very reliable, accurate with everything I've shot through it, 115 to 147gr.

 

[RWMC]

Since when is it discontinued? Did they dump it for the new EC9-S? Same gun, just bare bones. Fixed sights.

I have the standard LC9-S. I wouldn’t want the Pro. The trigger on the LC9-S is scary light. Best trigger in a striker fired gun that I have ever felt

Yes sir, that is what I was told that it was being replaced by the EC9-s.

 

[RWMC]

Thanks to everyone for your response and advice.

 

[Good Ol' Boy]

No problems here. Been carrying mine for a couple years now. Many many rounds through it.

Great trigger and shoots very good for a smaller gun.

I will second the finish and minimal rust that others mentioned. Finish on the slide is not holding up all that great but it's not horrible. Nothing a cerakote job wouldn't fix. I've got pretty minimal rust on the trigger of mine, but nowhere else.

For me it's an EDC and therefore is going to get "used". Personally I think it's held up fine thus far.

 

[Iggy]

Possible negatives for some people include the gun having a very thin grip which leads to more recoil than similar single stacks.

Hogue grip sleeve changes the whole feel of the gun. Gives it a bit of width and recoil absorption.

 

[Homerboy]

Yes sir, that is what I was told that it was being replaced by the EC9-s.

So it’s not really discontinued. They just decided to go with the slightly cheaper version with the fixed sights. Same gun, really. No big deal on a close up defense gun.

I was shooting g mine last fall. Guy next to me a SWAT cop with a tricked out SIG 1911. Got to talking and he noticed my grouping was literally going into nearly one hole at 10 yards with my LC9-S. I let him try it. He was amazed st the trigger. Said he was buying one on the way home from the range.

Only thing I hate about Ruger is they keep dumping one model to go for the next. SR9’s are on the way out in favor of the American. Then The Security 9 seems all the rage. Stick with something, already! Their revolver line is far more stable.

 

[Fiv3r]

I bought an EC9S because the price was too good to pass up.

I opted for it over the LC9S Pro because I wanted the safety. It's a pistol I take on and off through the day (going in and out of customers' houses, government buildings, etc). I prefer a safety on that sort of pistol.

That said, it's a robust little shooter. I really enjoy it. It's all but displaced my lcp II except for when I need to go as small as possible but still larger than an NAA mini.

The EC9S gets carried more than any other pistol as of late. The way it walks the line of being larger than a pocket pistol yet not as cumbersome as a full size makes it a very attractive compromise for day to day carry.

 

[CajunBass]

I got a used one a few days ago. I took it to the range yesterday and fired about 30 rounds of HP ammo through it. It was already broken in, and my back was hurting, so I called it a day. I like it. I'm far from a pistol master, but I was able to hit the target with it, so it must be pretty good. I read here and there that some people think they kick. I haven't found that to be so. I had a Kel-Tec P-11. THAT thing kicked. The Ruger doesn't. At least I don't think so.

 

[jmr40]

I've had the standard LC9 which I sold. The heavy DA trigger pull was BAD. A little over a year ago bought the newer LC9s and love it. I sold my G43 because I think the Ruger is simply better, and I consider myself a "Glock guy". I still like their larger pistols, but in a gun that size like the Ruger better.

If you're comfortable with the Pro model I think it is a good gun. But the trigger on the newer LC9s is simply too light to not have a safety in my opinion. It is much lighter than Glock or any other striker fired pistol I've ever shot. If I were doing it today I'd save $100 and buy the EC9s. In fact I may add one. I can get it for just over $200 OTD.

 

[Jeb Stuart]

I bought a LC9 back when they first came out. Good reliable shooter.later the LC9S I put quite a lot of ammo down range Well over 10.000 rds). I shoot at least weekly, go through a lot of ammo and my particular niche is Pocket guns and small 9's . I stopped CCW with the LC9S. Trigger was just too light. Even took it to my Gun Smith and sent it in to Ruger. They could do nothing for it. Ruger replaced a few parts but that is all. Mine is now around 4.1lbs of pull and the short crisp break that is like glass was just too uncomfortable for me to carry. I only use it now for a range gun.
I bought another gun that I like even better so all is good. I am not here to discuss safety of triggers. That is a individual choice but one that you have to be aware of before purchase. As far as magazine disconnect on the standard LC9 vs Pro? All I can say is, I never once had disconnect in all the years I was shootings the LC9's, My new gun does not have one, but that really was not a deciding factor. Pro VS Standard with safety? Again, that is a personal choice.But before you put your hard earned money out, just understand very well what you are getting.
That said, the LC9S is a wonderful, reliable, accurate Pistol. Recoil is fairly tame, however it does have a high muzzle flip. Mine eats just about any ammo I have fed it. And IMO a much better purchase than the LCP models out there. The LC9 will hold up to a lot of rounds down range, Personally, I was never sorry I bought the LC9S vs the Pro. However, you must train diligently with a safety.

 

[Homerboy]

I bought a LC9 back when they first came out. Good reliable shooter.later the LC9S I put quite a lot of ammo down range Well over 10.000 rds). I shoot at least weekly, go through a lot of ammo and my particular niche is Pocket guns and small 9's . I stopped CCW with the LC9S. Trigger was just too light. Even took it to my Gun Smith and sent it in to Ruger. They could do nothing for it. Ruger replaced a few parts but that is all. Mine is now around 4.1lbs of pull and the short crisp break that is like glass was just too uncomfortable for me to carry. I only use it now for a range gun.
I bought another gun that I like even better so all is good. I am not here to discuss safety of triggers. That is a individual choice but one that you have to be aware of before purchase. As far as magazine disconnect on the standard LC9 vs Pro? All I can say is, I never once had disconnect in all the years I was shootings the LC9's, My new gun does not have one, but that really was not a deciding factor. Pro VS Standard with safety? Again, that is a personal choice.But before you put your hard earned money out, just understand very well what you are getting.
That said, the LC9S is a wonderful, reliable, accurate Pistol. Recoil is fairly tame, however it does have a high muzzle flip. Mine eats just about any ammo I have fed it. And IMO a much better purchase than the LCP models out there. The LC9 will hold up to a lot of rounds down range, Personally, I was never sorry I bought the LC9S vs the Pro. However, you must train diligently with a safety.

I agree the trigger on the LC9S is extremely light, but I’m just too accurate with mine to not carry it. The Pro model would be out of the question for me. The trigger in the SR9C is pretty light, too. Not as light as an LC9S. Hickock45 reviewed the SR9C and even he said he’d carry that with the safety on, the trigger was so light. And he’s a Glock guy.

 

[bannockburn]

The trigger on my SR9c is light but not scary light (you want light try a Hammerli Trailside some time)! Do like having the option of a manual safety though it could have been designed a little bit larger and a little more ergonomical.

If I was in the market for a new subcompact 9mm. and the trigger was that light on the LC9S, I would probably opt for the version with a manual safety.

 

[Homerboy]

The trigger on my SR9c is light but not scary light (you want light try a Hammerli Trailside some time)! Do like having the option of a manual safety though it could have been designed a little bit larger and a little more ergonomical.

If I was in the market for a new subcompact 9mm. and the trigger was that light on the LC9S, I would probably opt for the version with a manual safety.

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Yes. SR9C is not as light as Lc9S, but it surely is light. I’ve carried Glocks no problem. lC9S without a safety? Not a chance.

Next time you’re in a gun shop, handle an lc9s. You’ll be surprised at that trigger pull.

 

[webrx]

lc9s, my EDC, carried for several years, no issues, I may have to go buy another one, if they are discounting them deeply.

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[drband]

Several comments about the “really light” trigger...
I fail to see a problem with it as long as the LC9s or pro model is carried in a proper holster. It’s not unsafe. Train with what you’ve got.

 

[sbwaters]

The gun having a very thin grip: -- Talon grip tape works well for my LC9s. Snappy but not too much. Wouldn’t want to run 100 rounds through it at one time but I run enough not to get rusty.
Trigger too light: LC9s shoots smoothly for me. Doesn’t seem too light. Accurately fires when I want it to.
No safety: My safety is my Sticky pocket holster. I feel safe taking my LC9s in and out covered by the holster.
Ruger knocked it out of the park with this, in between my .380 LCP and 9mm XDs.

 

[Homerboy]

Several comments about the “really light” trigger...
I fail to see a problem with it as long as the LC9s or pro model is carried in a proper holster. It’s not unsafe. Train with what you’ve got.

It’s not “”unsafe”. Just “less safe”. A 1 pound trigger would be safe if carried in a holster with trigger guard covered but I doubt anybody here would advocate it. I’ve owned lots of guns. The LC9-S is without a doubt the lightest striker fired trigger I have felt.

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

The LC9s does have a light trigger, it also has about a half inch of travel first.
Recoil is a little snappy, the trade off for a slim, light, very concealable handgun.