If the MSRP is correct, this thing is gonna sell by the bucketload. I’m sure after SHOT, we’re going to see a whole bunch of new sub-compact 9s on the market, so I won’t declare this a ‘Glock 26′ killer just yet.

The “Dreaded magazine safety” is a requirement (for now) to get any pistol “certified not unsafe” in CA. Ruger is one of the VERY few handgun manufacturers who make new handguns that can be “Certified not unsafe.” and therefore able to have a market presence in CA for new guns.

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my cheapest local davidson’s guy is showing $330 before tax/shipping/whathaveyou

Beanfield, there are very few differences between the P3AT and the Ruger. Most parts interchange. We did it one day at the range.

The new Ruger is just a copy of the PF9 as well. Nicer plastic.

I find mag safeties a little annoying, but honestly, when will I ever need to fire my weapon and not want a few extra rounds in a mag as backup? I suppose it does add unneeded complexity and cost, but I would like my fellow gun owners in calif. to be able to shoot and have fun too. I figure if the gun is a good design without the safety, it’ll be just as good with it.

So dragonbait, you’re saying that Cali ruined this for us, too?

Magazine safety killed it for me. Don’t mind the lawyer required load indicator, but not being able to fire if the mag is out is just silly,and potentially dangerous to me. Although I am sure the anti gunners and criminals like the idea.

Sorry, Ruger you lost another sale with me.

The reason I love my little LCP is not because its fun to shoot (its not) or that .380 ACP is the world’s finest auto-loading cartridge (also a negative) but because it can fit into the pocket of anything, allowing me to carry whatever my wardrobe be. If the LC9 is to big to disappear into a pocket and has to go IWB, there are a number of other pistols I would likely opt for instead.

The price, however, is right.

2nds on the rail. Why do sub-compacts have or need rails?

In my mind, the only reason someone would have a rail would either be because they holster their weapon in a larger holster that can accommodate a light, in which case it’s no longer a sub-compact situation or they carry their weapon in a bag/briefcase/etc. where they don’t have to worry about a rail snagging or an attached light protruding out. In these situations, the person might as well carry a full-size pistol. Or if someone could only have one gun, why would they take a potentially finicky sub-compact when they could have a larger, probably all-metal pistol that could handle any ammunition available?

Chris, the mag safety doesn’t keep the mag from falling out- it prevents the gun from firing with the mag removed. Some folks think it’s crazy to have a carry gun that won’t let them fire the round in the chamber if they need to during a reload. As someone who carries for a living, I think that concern is a bit overblown. A proper speed reload solves the problem and doesn’t leave time for shooting in the midst of it, but it’s not for me to dictate what what makes others comfortable, though.

Magazine safeties provide an added layer of protection for myself (in the event of a struggle over the pistol) and my very inquisitive children (never underestimate what a small child can get into if they really want to do it). For me and many others, these two pluses far outweigh any fanciful notion of needing to fire in the middle of a “tactical reload.”

I am actually quite excited about this potential offering from Ruger. While I am not a sub-compact, pocket pistol type of guy (CCW’d a Glock 17 and 35 for most of my life) I am finally willing to accept that a skinny, single stack 9mm is the kind of piece I can keep with me at all times without the hassle of putting on a holster and gunbelt (also without anyone knowing I’m packing). I will probably try and pick one of these up ASAFP! And if it don’t work, there is always the Kel-Tec P32.

With the inflated prices for 380 ammo over the past couple of years I think that Ruger made a good move introducing a quality compact 9 mm. You get a higher level of performance with a 9mm at approx 50% of the cost of 380 ammo or even less money. Ruger has always had the reputation of producing American made firearms that are quality products at affordable prices. Good move and I agree that they will sell very well.

i just purchased an lc9 the 4th of this month.took it out and the first 30 rounds no problem.then the gun would would not fire.just used standard 9mm ammo,speer,remington,f.c.used 3 different ruger magazines.i would see small bits of metal around the firing pin hole.i would dry fire the gun and clean out the firig pin hole and then it would fire a few rounds.brought the gun home and took it apart.polished the firig pin.no sighns or ay problem wih the gun.cleaned it and went back out and same problem.called ruer and have to send it back.i am very disapointed.will not keep the gun.

the lc9 in my opinion is very much like the lcp.very long and i dont like it.the lc9 was accurate.it would shoot under 3 inches at 15 yards off hand.the triigger pull was the cause of not shootig a tighter group .i shoot a lot of hand gun ammo every week.try one at a gun show or gun store is what i would suggest.

Sure, buy the PF-9.

I just purchased a LC9 and took it out to the range on March 26th. After about 25 rounds the gun did not fire consistently. I used 3 different amo manufactures, all stanard and not +P. In total after 100 rounds I had 7 no fires. Very disapointed after owning a LCP 380.

This gun is going back and Ruger should not call the LC9 a reliable defense weapon rather magazine eye candy.

Just handled the Ruger LC9 at the gun store where I wholly intended a purchase. Trigger-pull killed the deal. Long, even pull like a revolver, and requires that the trigger be pulled fully to the rear to drop the hammer. No big deal, it may seem, but where I expected the gun to go bang, there was nothing. Nothing but more pull. Like a bad dream wherein you pull your trigger and nothing happens, the LC9 is likely a very poor choice for anyone trained to shoot semis with a short trigger slack that quickly takes up to resistance, letting you know exactly where the point of no return is – right up the street, not down the block and around the corner. Serious trouble for a Glock-trained shooter. Will require total re-familiarization to function it reliably in an emergency.

Went through all the troubel to mail a LC 9 that had light primer strikes on 3 different types of 9mm amo back to Ruger. Three weeks later the gun was mailed back with no root cause or what they repaired. I called they said they filed a but off the pin. Well I just got back and after 30 rounds the gun missfired again and then a sencond and third time. Not pleased woith the gun or the company. I am probably not the only one experiencing problems.

Just bought the LC9 two days ago. Took it to the range yesterday & had almost a 50% misfire rate. Talked with the local gunsmith & had him shoot it also. He stated that it had a very light primer strike issue & recommended sending it back to Ruger. Did so later that day & am awaiting the results. I like the way it shoots when it shoots.

Bought my LC9 a few days ago. Without boring anyone with my views on the number of safety’s the pistol was misfiring from light primer strikes! Cleaned the gun thoroughly and brought 4 different factory loads. I had a PILE of ammo that didn’t fire. Put all of that ammo in a Taurus 709 & High Point carbine & it all fired! Gun was accurate when it fired. Cruised the internet, found this thread and see SEVERAL other light primer strike complaints???? Talk the gun up all you want but this one is going back to Ruger and then it will be for sale! I have a problem trusting the gun when you can see an unexplained trend appearing on the web. I have several Ruger firearms and love them, just not this one.

Guys, what is all the bad talk about? Every gun maker out there ships a few problem weapons, but that doesn’t mean everyone that they ship is junk.
My normal carry is a CZ 75 compact or 1911 comander size pistol. I love a handgun with a hammer and single action, but sometimes there is a need for something much smaller and easier to keep out of sight so that is where the LC9 comes in.
Before I bought mine, I read every review I could find and decided that it was worth a try. Having read that there was a problem with dirt packing in the fireing pin, the first thing I did was tear the pistol down and clean all of the grease out of the fireing pin area from the inside. I don’t mean wipe it off, tear the gun apart, remove the fireing pin and clean the hole out as well.
Having done this, I put it back together and headed for my range. Now I have rather large hands and the pistol felt really strange at first, and that long triger pull did take a few rounds to get used to, but after a few mags it really didn’t seem to matter that much. I will say that the first few rounds were all over the place, but after about a box of ammo, I was shooting 2 1/2 inch groups at 20 yards off hand. One thing I did figure out was, with my long fingers, is that I needed to place my finger deeper on the trigger. Don’t use your normal pad placement, but go deeper to almost the first joint. It feels weird at first, but it become second nature after a while, and it takes the sting out of firing it too.
I might add too, that I did not have any malfunctions what so ever from start to finish. The pistol shot to point of aim, recoil was no worse the a snubby 38, and all those built in safeties that seem to make everybody cry, didn’t seem to matter at all. I simply didn’t use them!
No, the LC9 is not a pants pocket size pistol, but it sets real well in a jacket pocket, or if you must carry it in your pants, try some with cargo pockets. I personally carry mine crossdraw in a highride minimal slider with my shirt untucked. Being rather slim, I find no problem what so ever keeping it hidden, even with the mag extension.
For all of you who are sitting here whining about all of the things that you don’t like about the LC9, there are just as many of us who actually like this pistol. I am from Pa. not Cal. and I find nothing wrong with the style, design, or built in safeties. If you don’t like how it is built or all of the safeties, go spend the extra money on a Glock, Sig, or Kimber. The major thing is use what you like and what you are comfortable with and stop bad mouthing the LC9, just because it isn’t what you like in a handgun. There is nothing wrong with any gun if it works for YOU, and meets YOUR needs!
I’m sorry this is so long, but I have been an instructor for over 30 years and I normally don’t post things on any website, but I am really tired of all of the whining. It’s just like Harley riders, they rag on anything that isn’t the bike that they ride. Ride what you like and fits your needs, likewise shoot what YOU LIKE and what fits YOUR NEEDS, and shut up!

Just returned from the range. The light primer strike went from 1 in 25 FTF to 1 in 75 FTF after being returned from Ruger. If you’re lucky enough to get one that fires fine great. But from the number of posts here and elsewhere this firearm has an issue with the firing system. I loved the guns feel, the accuracy and can even live with the number of safeties but a weapon designed as a carry weapon needs to be reliable! This one is not! I truly wish it was since I currently own it! But it’s going to find a new owner!