lc9s accuracy
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I didn't buy my LC9s for target shooting but I shoot as well and better than some of my full size pistols. The trigger on mine is so good that I can't believe it is a Ruger. My trigger pull gauge shows just under 5 pounds and it is a smooth #5.fast ed said:
5of7
Hunter
At 40 feet, I can get groups of 2.5" for 8 shots.
Slyk Willy
Single-Sixer
Not the "s" model, but when I shoot at paper, it's usually a body shot sized paper and it's a point and shoot rather than an aim and shoot practice. My LC9 is surprising accurate using this point and shoot method. With a 3 inch barrel, I don't consider it "target" practice, but rather defensive shooting practice.
rich642z
Single-Sixer
Watch Hickok45 and look up on the LC9s and you will see him shoot it all over at his range compound.
Thumbcocker
Blackhawk
The accuracy is there but lack of adjustable rear sight is a handicap. I have shot Mrs. Thumbcocker'so out to 50 yards at soda cans. Pretty easy to move the cans and hit one once in a while. Had to hold 1 can low and 2 cans left to get close.
OldePhart
Blackhawk
Honestly, the fact that you ask the question makes it pretty likely that the gun is capable of better accuracy than you are, at this point. (This is not meant as an insult, BTW, I've been shooting for years and used to compete in amateur action pistol competitions frequently...and my LC9s is probably capable of better accuracy than I can manage with a small pistol and my aging eyes.)
So, to answer your question, by all means you should shoot targets as frequently as possible with the LC9s, especially if you are planning on carrying it or keeping it in the night stand. You won't be competitive against more experienced shooters and guns designed for bullseye shooting, but no range time is wasted time, in my opinion. Don't expect to out shoot guys that are likely using guns with higher inherent accuracy and a longer sight radius - just concentrate on improving your personal best with the gun you have.
My LC9s is pretty new, but it points quite naturally and is all I'd ask for in a CC weapon (well, except for the sights, those "white" dots are more like light gray on dark gray to these aforementioned aging eyes, so I have a TFO set on order). Fast double tap exercises at 10' are about as good as from my full-size .40's, but I'm barely using the sights for that. At 25' double taps open out quite a bit but are still in the 8 ring (most in the 9) of a typical silhouette target. I might get tighter groups at 25' after the TFO sights get here, we'll see.
By contrast, I find it pretty easy to keep all my double taps in the 9 at 25' with my Glock 22C with TFO sights.
John
So, to answer your question, by all means you should shoot targets as frequently as possible with the LC9s, especially if you are planning on carrying it or keeping it in the night stand. You won't be competitive against more experienced shooters and guns designed for bullseye shooting, but no range time is wasted time, in my opinion. Don't expect to out shoot guys that are likely using guns with higher inherent accuracy and a longer sight radius - just concentrate on improving your personal best with the gun you have.
My LC9s is pretty new, but it points quite naturally and is all I'd ask for in a CC weapon (well, except for the sights, those "white" dots are more like light gray on dark gray to these aforementioned aging eyes, so I have a TFO set on order). Fast double tap exercises at 10' are about as good as from my full-size .40's, but I'm barely using the sights for that. At 25' double taps open out quite a bit but are still in the 8 ring (most in the 9) of a typical silhouette target. I might get tighter groups at 25' after the TFO sights get here, we'll see.
By contrast, I find it pretty easy to keep all my double taps in the 9 at 25' with my Glock 22C with TFO sights.
John
