2 subcompact, which has a double stack magazine and, ergo, a wider grip. Not the with availability of CNC machines, where the parts are all within spec and just slapped together and shipped to the dealers. Even at 23 ounces, Barrel Length: 3.25 still fits nicely in blue jean cargo pants. https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/Ruger+lc9s, https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/Ruger ec9s. The trigger pull could be better, wasnt horrible and definitely could be a lot worse. I absolutely love it. I found that EVERY time I would draw under even a slight amount of stress, my thumb would hit the mag release. There is no Takedown lever on the LC9 or LC9s. Left it out when I installed a new trigger. I feel safe just by reading those words. The other thing that helps with the bottom of the grip printing is to find a holster with more forward cant. It is lighter than the EC9, weighing only 17.2 ounces. The LCRs are just about as small and light as any semi-auto. I had a nano for a few months and it was very reliable with low recoil. They shoot the same, look the same. With this, the LC9s takes its first win. The LC9 is hammer fired with a long trigger pull. The difference in sights alone if the LC9s is priced with in $20-40 dollars of the EC9s I would opt to purchase the LC9s. In 2013, Ruger released a 9-round extended magazine for the LC9. You have entered an incorrect email address! At the range, I COULD NOT BELIEVE THE TRANSFORMATION!!!!! The LC9s features a polymer frame type, with a detachable magazine and a sub-compact size while the Ruger EC9s is slightly larger. Ill keep my S&W shield in 9mm. Your email address will not be published. The striker-type pistols arent as smooth.I have to believe the striker mechanism is a compromise to a true trigger mechanism and clearly cheaper to manufacture. These two pistols are made of high-grade steel, and they can both handle recoils and wear from use. Although I was pleasantly surprised by the smoothness of the LC9s trigger, the new LC9s trigger is undeniably much better. Have no problems at 15 to 20 keeping my shots in a 8 inch party plate. I also purchased a set of front & rear tritium sights which significantly complemented the Galloway trigger bar enhancement to the LC9. It will be replacing a Taurus PT111 G2 that I was talked into purchasing several months ago after shooting a couple of them. How do these two handguns stack up against eachother? Pro Models come without manual safety and mag disconnect. I purchased an LC9 and then heard they would be putting a striker fired version in production a month later. Maybe not you, but what pistol could possibly fit EVERY persons hand just right? This time the blueing was corrected or replaced the bracket. Apr 12, 2018 Yes, only differences are: Integral sights (machined in the barrel, non-replaceable) Black Oxide finish on the barrel vs. blueing Serrations on the barrel are a little farther spaced apart That's it, I believe. I was making the point that with the right wardrobe you can carry just about anything, so a Storm SC shouldnt be such a big deal. N Nalapombu Registered Joined Oct 22, 1999 3,583 Posts I would suggest that anyone using an LC9, or LC9s fire their pistol WITH THE INTENDED CARRY AMMO. do you happen to know your part number? And they are both very lightweight, so carrying them around wont be any trouble. Agraphic, but accurate. Some of the colors make them look like toys; Right-hand twist may prove to be a hassle for left-handed shooters; and. I would not be suprised to see it discontinued. Is one better than the other or not really? It may be slight, but any physical loaded chamber indicator will impede the rounds progress into the chamber by some degree since it has to push the indicator out of the way at the same time. Didnt except it and they sent it back. The handle has a comfortable and tight grip to avoid any slips. Even if we are in the minority, if youre the only one making a product, even a niche product can be pretty profitable. Came with 2 ten round magazines, paid around $400.00 nib. You do not get full value for your LC9 and the $100 is for ruger products only, not a good deal, just need to give customers $100 period for loosing money on their LC9. My raison detre isnt to carry a big gun; its to carry a capable gun every day. But then the only advantage to the Storm over the LC9 is capacity which isnt likely to be needed anyway. I have been considering some upgrades however and have a few questions if you dont mind. Striker w/o safety (PM9, LC9s) It was returned with a new barrel and all, now, is finally good. Its sights are integral, and the serrations are facing the rear, which reduces glare. I also have a 10/22 and a SP101 .357 Mag. But, recently I was preparing to take a job that would have required weekly travel to Philly and I wanted to get some practice drawing from deep cover. Instead of phasing out the LC9 they should make an exposed hammer DA/SA model. I have three of them and one now has 14,000 rds and runs like a top. Thats two decades of expertly upholding the Texan gun culture. With its sleek black finish, you are sure that it can be a great help, especially during the night, as it camouflages. My problem is that my least favorite style is also the one with the best ergonomics for my hands the Sig 938. There arent many brands of luminous sights made for LC9, and the set I bought (didnt save the package but the tritium inserts are all green FWIW) sit low on the slide. He also told me about how the governor of Texas carries an lcp everywhere he goes haha. Have a friend who reloads all of his 45 acp because that is the only way he can afford to shoot it. If any of you reading this still have your LC9s, dont trade them and take a loss, ship them to Galloway for the pistol youve always wanted and wont give up very easily. I like it and it carrys well in a Rubicon Tactical IWB holster. magazine, I carry an extra. The instruction manual on the website is for the LC9. Thanks. 3. Used to be a fan of Ruger until the LC9. At least that is what I had in my P345, but I removed it. Plus, an extended polymer floorplate . SGW Gunsmith Banned EC9S comes with a non-removable sight, a black oxide finish, and a cheaper price tag, while the LC9S has a 3-dot sight, a blued finish, and a slightly more expensive price tag. I wouldnt be so persistent, but they did such a great job on my LC9. The EC9s' frame is constructed with glass-filled nylon with an aluminum insert with the grip is checkered to provide a solid, non-slip hold. The first two models are black but have differently designed grips. Depending on the season, I carry a Glock 42 with the +2 mag mod or my LC9S Pro I've owned for a decade. Also the EC9s only comes with 1 mag I think. Purse carry, like all off-body carry, sucks. If I understand it correctly, you first have to lower the takedown lever. You basically have to slap the trigger, because theres no other way to know if youve let it out far enough to reset. Is the the best buy surplus in Spokane. So for those reasons, I would choose the EC9. A practical application for pistols is self-defense or close-range shooting activities. Both. Comparing the Ruger EC9S vs LC9S in terms of design & ergonomics could be tough because both the EC9s & LC9s Ruger have very similar features. Ive run 92 grain to 147 grain with all sorts of bullet shapes and designs mixed in there, all sorts of loads from minimum power factor cheap reloads to +P stuff, and it has fed, fired, and ejected absolutely every last round. They were selling the crap out of the P95 but they dropped it last year. Not a problem, but not really necessary either. The size, weight and slim build. Id probably prefer the Glock myself, but I wouldnt expect the trigger pull to be as good (I would actually expect it to have a reset, though!). Never said sold it because of its performance, it shot just fine. I received a copy of his FFL, packaged the pistol (without magazine), and shipped it via FedEx 2-day service on a Friday, and the following Monday, I received an invoice via e-mail, and the following Friday (just ONE WEEK FROM SHIPMENT to them) the FedEx courier was at my door with my miraculous transformation in my sweaty palms, just itching to get out to the gun range. It has white 3-dot sight. Even though it has a very heavy-duty build, it is still very lightweight, so its easy to carry around with you. I had no problem concealing a full size 92 before I switched to a GP100. Whats the Difference Between Ruger LC9s & EC9s? One gunsmith told me that hed have to look at it, while another said removal was just not possible. The LC9S uses a removable 3-dot sight, whereas the EC9S has a non-removable built-in sight. The primary difference between Ruger LC9s & EC9s is their sights. In the work I have chosen, I would stick out like a rotting tangerine if I dressed like that. Because of the 7 rd. Theres plenty of stuff on their website and listed by them on GunBroker, but youll likely get even better pricing over the phone. DAO (Nano, LC9) Never had a problem with my lowly Taurus Millennium Pro. My ramblings are things I have tried or experienced. There is also an inspection port that makes it easier for you to check if there is any load inside the chamber. Theyre both identical in this regard, and theyre both horrible in this regard. The owner likes saying, we love cutting up the big box stores, and they do have some good deals. Advantages of Owning Smartwatch There are Quite a Few! Ruger LC9 Ballistics 9mm Luger (9mm Parabellum) (9x19mm) Ballistic Data Ruger LC9 Capacity Its close quarters gun anyway. A 1/16 punch was too big for the roll pin in the trigger on my gun, so I had to grind a drift down to fit. 2. Very early on, I settled upon DA/SA with a decocker as my preferred action for defensive handguns. I am a total fanboy of them. Its very slim and small, which I need being a skinny athletic build. Ruger customer service was excellent about the whole thing but I was never comfortable with the gun again. Additionally, the S&W 37-2 I have here does have a very positive reset in double action and you can easily fire this gun rapidly without slapping the trigger. They even had a few properly-priced Kel-Tec PMR30s during the time when they were selling for 3x MSRP on GB. Psa Dagger Compact 9Mm Pistol With Swr Rmr Eaa Girsan Mc28Sa 9Mm, 4.8" Barrel, Perry Red Smith And Wesson Performance Center M&P M2.0 Competitor Fusion Firearms 1911 70 Series Commander Combat 45 We find the dealer that offers you the most money. Plus i got some nasty bites to web of hand. Made with a glass-filled nylon frame, the Ruger EC9S 9mm Pistol includes a polymer grip and a double-action trigger. Gov., thats a cool idea. Guns with magazine disconnect safeties are a total PITA to use for dry fire. That is the model I wanted. I have only put Winchester FMJ and the new federal aluminum though it along with my daily carry golden saber. Just wish the mag would stick. For the LC9s, if an empty magazine is inserted, that should lock the slide back, and using the slide lock as a release wont let the slide go forward because thats the slide locks job. Ec9s is defective. mm youre probably right about the chamber being a bit tight, I have thought as much just from taking apart the thing but never had any real evidence to prove it I would be curious to know the absolute real reason it doesnt like those softer rounds. I had no idea When choosing pistols, many prefer either a Ruger EC9S or an LC9S. I tried planting two hands on a bench WITH the laser on and a death grip to stabilize it and cannot get two rounds within a foot at ten yards. It works for me because I can apply proper pressure just before the hammer breaks and get on target. Its a boon because cute and makes guns less threatening to those who want to dip their toes into the rigid world of weapons. But since no such gun exists within the micro-compact size, my order of preference goes: 1. I have zero malfunctions after 600 rounds with my LC9s compared to my Glock which has 3 (though about 400) which is actually pretty crazy. It sounds like youve got a rare malfunction of some sort. I can see them phasing out the LC9 trigger bar upgrade as a consequence of the discontinuance of that model. Personally, my philosophy is that Im probably more likely to have a brain fart with a firearm than to need to fire a weapon in anger. The only outside appearance of any changes was a black plastic trigger with a screw in the back for overtravel. It is made out of the same material as that of the EC9, except for the finish. I had to sell it to pay bills, but then I went and got another one. Oy. Im not a Ruger fan but I give them credit for finally understanding enough about the needs of those who take shooting and training seriously to provide that useful accessory as a stock item. The firing pin probably broke due to the magazine disconnect safety, which is essentially a metal bar that lies in front of the firing pin until a magazine is inserted. its possible the site could change, btw. If you are a fan of a subcompact striker gun, it may be challenging for you to ignore the ceaseless debate between the Ruger EC9s vs LC9s Ruger. Never had a totally reliable pocket 9. It has issues with corrosion and hollow points jam it up hard. And that Shield wasnt all that impressive, either. There are some small pistols like this the already-mentioned ones, CZ Rami, etc but nothing thats under an inch thick and like 4.5 or less in height. Keep in mind, that laser could be garbage too. If you have any suggestions and queries you can contact us on the below details. There is no change in double action trigger pull weight leading up to the break (no stacking), and there is very little overtravel. However, it alarms me a little to read that they do not issue a warranty card. Fits my hand great. Even though the slide is only 0.1 thinner than the Glock, it feels so much less bulky. They have a lot of similarities, but their main difference is their sights, finish, and price. Then you have to supply Ruger with the LC9 serial #, the new LC9s serial # and a photo of your receipt. Theres no way to strike the firing pin at all w/out a magazine inserted. In fact, I once saw it concerning a revolver! The grip is a 1:10 right-hand twist with six grooves. Still, it would require installing new sights yourself or sending your pistol off to your local gunsmith to have them installed. Have you seen the lc9s for 259? The safeties dont bother me either, you just need to practice with them. Striker/SA with safety (Sig 938, M&P Shield). Turns out the LC9s slide only needs to go back like 1/2 to reset the striker anyway, so you can do it with the real magazine inserted without it locking the slide back in the first place. Reset is a ridiculous distance back forward. Sturm, Ruger, and Company, Inc. started as a small company in Southport, Connecticut in January 1949. Nice shooter though, but thats usually the tradeoff. I was pretty poopy. But it will NOT feed Hornady Critical Defense or any other Hornady flex tip bullet. I think the website is just a data push from a distributor or something, which is why I said call them up for good pricing. They have a number of improvements for semi-automatic handguns which are capable of converting a sows ear into a silk purse! Myself as well. Even the snubbies are surprisingly accurate. Hank, good comment. Why are they Better? One disadvantage of the LC9s is its longer trigger pull, which made us give another win to the Ruger EC9s. They both have similar safety features, namely manual safety, integrated trigger safety, a magazine disconnect, and an inspection port. Same thing happened to my db9 at round 742. Although the LC9S may look the same as the EC9S, it has unique features that you will surely find impressive. Instead, purchasers are directed to read their state statutes regarding implied warranties. 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