What is the difference between Ruger LC9s and LC9?
The LC9s was easier to shoot, requiring a bit less concentration to manage the shorter trigger. The trigger on the hammer fired LC9 is quite long, and the trigger weight stacks as the trigger is pulled, but the LC9s has a very light take-up, and a very smooth, lightweight pull after the take-up.
Is the LC9 discontinued?
*2020 Update* The LC9s is now discontinued but several places still have it in stock or even used.
What does LC9 stand for?
Lightweight Compact 9mm
The Ruger LC9 (standing for “Lightweight Compact 9mm”) is a 9mm caliber, recoil-operated, locked breech, hammer fired, semi-automatic pistol announced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. at the 2011 SHOT Show.
Is the Ruger LC9 a good gun?
The Ruger LC9s is a lightweight, highly concealable nine-millimeter pistol that ably functions not only as a home defense gun but also as a concealed carry or backup weapon. Larger and more powerful than its predecessor the LCP, the LC9s is an excellent choice for those who want power in a discrete package.
What does the S stand for in Ruger LC9s?
Ruger has addressed it with the LC9s, and since the change is internal, the Ruger LC9s will take the same magazines, holsters and lasers the LC9 does. The “s” in the LC9s stands for striker fired, and the change from the hammer-fired design of the original LC9 brings a much easier and crisper trigger pull.
How many bullets does a Ruger LC9 hold?
7-round
The LC9s comes with one 7-round magazine, so with one in the chamber you can carry 8 rounds. This is pretty good as compared to other single-stack 9mm handguns.
What replaced Ruger LC9s?
Sturm, Ruger, & Company has updated its popular LC9 (most recently called LC9-S) pistol with a brand new 9mm called Max-9. The new pistol sports numerous updates to keep up with today’s concealed carry market standard.
What replaced the Ruger LC9?
Max-9
Sturm, Ruger, & Company has updated its popular LC9 (most recently called LC9-S) pistol with a brand new 9mm called Max-9. The new pistol sports numerous updates to keep up with today’s concealed carry market standard.
What does LCP stand for in Ruger?
Lightweight Compact Pistol
The Ruger LCP (Lightweight Compact Pistol) is a subcompact .380 ACP pocket pistol manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It was introduced at the 2008 SHOT Show.
How many rounds can a LC9 Ruger?
seven rounds
The latest entry in the concealed carry line is the Ruger LC9, which stands for “Lightweight Compact 9.” The Ruger magazine holds seven rounds and features witness holes for each round.
Is the Ruger LC9s single action?
The LC9 is a double-action-only, hammer-fired, locked-breech pistol with a smooth trigger pull. Control and confident handling of the Ruger LC9 are accomplished through reduced recoil and aggressive frame checkering for a positive grip in all conditions.