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 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.
Can I shoot 9mm Luger in Ruger LC9?
The RUGER® LC9® and LC380TM are compact, single-strike, double-action only, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistols. The LC9® is chambered for the 9mm cartridge, and the LC380TM is chambered for the 380 Auto cartridge.
Does the Ruger LC9 have a safety?
The LC9 is equipped with a magazine disconnect safety that locks the action when the magazine is removed. The design allows the gun to fire if the magazine is at least partially inserted. This prevents the LC9 from being disabled in a firefight if the mag release is inadvertently engaged or the mag is not fully seated.
What ammo does a Ruger LC9s take?
9mm
The Ruger LC9s is offered in 9mm only. It is six inches long and weighs only 17.2 ounces. The magazine capacity is seven rounds, for a total of eight with one in the chamber. The author found it functioned flawlessly.
Can you dry fire a Ruger LC9?
The RUGER® LC9s® pistol can be dry-fired in moderation without damage to the striker or other components as long as an empty or inert magazine is inserted. NOTE: When dry firing the RUGER® LC9s® pistol, the trigger will not automatically move forward to reset.
What guns should not be dry fired?
DON’T DRY FIRE A RIMFIRE GUN The firing pin may escape damage if you dry fire infrequently (or it may not), but it’s proven that excessive dry firing of rimfire weapons will “peen” the firing pin. Peening is the formation of a dent, or a micro-space, where the firing pin strikes the chamber mouth.
What does EC9s stand for?
EC9s: The EC9s (the E standing for Essential) is a lower cost version of the LC9s with fixed sights, fewer and wider cocking serrations and a black oxide finish. The EC9s is otherwise identical to the LC9s accepting the same magazines and all external accessories as the LC9s.
Is LC9s double 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.