Ruger has released a striker-fired version of their venerable LC9 compact 9mm pistols. The new version of the LC9 is compatible with all previous LC9 accessories and holsters. Ruger promises a “short, light, crisp trigger pull”.

Much to my chagrin, the pistol arrives with a magazine disconnect (although I hope it is removable ala the original LC9). Also included is a single 7-shot magazine, soft case, and the obligatory cable lock.

Retail is set at $449 and is shipping to distributors and retailers soon.

Specifications:

Model Number: 3235 | Caliber: 9mm Luger

Features (Courtesy of Ruger):

• Striker-fired version of the award-winning LC9® has a short, light, crisp trigger pull for faster, more accurate shooting.
• Uses all existing LC9® accessories including lasers, holsters and extended 9-round magazines.
• Slim, lightweight and compact for personal protection, just slightly larger (less than 1″ taller and 1″ longer) than the popular and incredibly compact LCP®.
• Rugged construction with blued, through-hardened alloy steel slide and black, one-piece high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame.
• Checkered grip frame provides a secure and comfortable grip.
• Includes finger grip extension floorplate that can be added to the magazine for comfort and grip.
• Dovetailed, high-visibility 3-dot sight system with windage adjustable rear sight and fixed front sight.
• Blued, alloy steel barrel.
• Safety features include integrated trigger safety, manual safety, magazine disconnect, inert magazine for safe disassembly and a visual inspection port that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber.
• Also Includes: one 7-round magazine; soft case.

Full Press Release Below:

Ruger Introduces the All New, Striker-Fired LC9s Compact 9mm Pistol 

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the introduction of the all new Ruger® LC9s™ pistol. The LC9s™ is a striker-fired version of the award-winning LC9® pistol. Like the LC9®, the LC9s™ is a slim, lightweight, personal protection pistol that is chambered in 9mm Luger. The LC9s™ features a newly designed trigger mechanism with a short, light, crisp trigger pull that improves accuracy and performance.

“The Ruger® LC9® set a high standard for reliable, lightweight personal protection,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger President and Chief Operating Officer. “The LC9s™ follows the success of the LC9®, yet provides a new option for shooters who prefer the short, crisp trigger pull of a striker-fired pistol,” he added.

The LC9s™ uses the same holsters, extended magazines, lasers and accessories as the rugged and reliable LC9® and features a blued, through-hardened alloy steel slide; a one-piece high-performance, glass-filled nylon grip frame with aggressive checkering; a grip extension magazine floorplate to improve handling; and a rapid acquisition, windage adjustable, 3-dot sight system.

The compact, 17.2 oz. Ruger LC9s™ pistol has a 3.12″ barrel, an overall length of 6″, a height of 4.5″ and a slim 0.9″ width. The compact frame and short trigger reach is designed to accommodate a wide range of hand sizes. The LC9s™ offers modern safety features such as an integrated trigger safety, manual safety, magazine disconnect, inert magazine for safe disassembly and a visual inspection port that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber. The LC9s™ ships with one 7-round magazine, a soft case and a cable locking device.

For more information on the new LC9s™ or to learn about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger® firearms, visit Ruger.com orFacebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the LC9s™ or other Ruger® firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.