New Ruger LC9s Striker-Fired Pistol
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
| Slide Material: | Through-Hardened Alloy Steel | Slide Finish: | Blued |
| Barrel Material: | Alloy Steel | Barrel Finish: | Blued |
| Barrel Length: | 3.12″ | Length: | 6.00″ |
| Width: | 0.90″ | Height: | 4.50″ |
| Weight: | 17.20 oz. | Sights: | Adjustable 3-Dot |
| Capacity: | 7+1 | Grip Frame: | Black, High Performance, Glass-Filled Nylon |
| Twist: | 1:10″ RH | Grooves: | 6 |
| MA Approved & Certified: | No | CA Approved: | No |
| Suggested Retail: | $449.00 |
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 or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the LC9s™ or other Ruger® firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.
One of TFB's resident Jarheads, Nathan now works within the firearms industry. A consecutive Marine rifle and pistol expert, he enjoys local 3-gun, NFA, gunsmithing, MSR's, & high-speed gear. Nathan has traveled to over 30 countries working with US DoD & foreign MoDs.The above post is my opinion and does not reflect the views of any company or organization.
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I got a LC9 when they first came out, trigger was atrocious so I got rid of it. Now I have a Kahr PM9 and couldn't be happier.
"inert magazine for safe disassembly"
What does this mean? I had to look up inert magazines, and they seem to be dummy magazines for training. How does this fit into disassembling the gun?