LC9s has a SWEET trigger!

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

A buddy of mine recently acquired a new LC9s. As the title states, this is a sweet gun with a sweet trigger.

Looks like Ruger finally put out 2 guns I like. The SR9E and LC9s

 

[Cheesewhiz]

It does appear that Ruger gets it, at least sometimes. I wonder how long they will offer the hammer fired LC9 after this rollout.

 

[Rei40c]

Saw the first 9E yesterday afternoon at my local gun shop for $359. The price point is going to blow some of the lower quality makers that have dominated the $400ish range of full sized pistols out of the water.

A Taurus PT 24/7 wasn't far away in the case. Very similar in size and $100 more expensive, sorry Taurus but I don't think anyone in the know would claim Taurus produces nearly as good build quality compared to Ruger. They really need a compact 9e as has been said.

About the lc9 how many pounds does it pull at?

 

[pahlrs]

I too recently purchased an LC9s and found the trigger was a BIG improvement over my LC9. However, has anyone else here had problems with reassembly and positioning of the new captured guide-rod-assembly with it's captured spring. I can't seem to to it consistently (even given manual instructions and using recommended UPSIDE DOWN technique). This really detracts me from the pleasure of shooting the new short-crisp trigger pull !

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

About the lc9 how many pounds does it pull at?

Didn't have a trigger gauge but it was considerably lighter in comparison to the standard LC9. It was VERY light. The word crisp may even be usable. It broke consistently.

 

[modrifle3]

I am going to sell my LC9 and get a "S" model. Tell me this . . . is the striker at full set when cocked or partial with the trigger completing rearward movement?

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

Come again? Not familiar with half cock or full cock on a striker pistol. the technical stuff. Never took it apart. It shoots good though. Its a light consistent trigger pull and breaks cleanly and consistently every time.

 

[modrifle3]

Come again? Not familiar with half cock or full cock on a striker pistol. the technical stuff. Never took it apart. It shoots good though. Its a light consistent trigger pull and breaks cleanly and consistently every time.

Ok .... Good to hear it shoots well!

 

[Rei40c]

I am going to sell my LC9 and get a "S" model.

A friend is doing the same thing, course the problem you guys will run into is the value of the old one went down a bit with the introduction of the new LC9 I think. Who'd buy the old system? I'd have to wonder.

 

[FergusonTO35]

That's one thing I wonder about. I have noticed that Brownell's and Midway are out of stock/no back order on most LC9 parts. Are owners of the older model going to be left high and dry?

 

[modrifle3]

I got nothing in mine so the first $200 that comes along will have it.

Not worried about parts. Ruger replaces any firearm they can not fix.

 

[HIP SHOT]

I too recently purchased an LC9s and found the trigger was a BIG improvement over my LC9. However, has anyone else here had problems with reassembly and positioning of the new captured guide-rod-assembly with it's captured spring. I can't seem to to it consistently (even given manual instructions and using recommended UPSIDE DOWN technique). This really detracts me from the pleasure of shooting the new short-crisp trigger pull !

I have (2) LC9 guns and just got the LC9s. I shoot revolvers so the long trigger pull doesn't bother me. I figure in a stressful situation, the fine motor skills are out the window anyway. Its going to be yank and crank. I like the trigger and reset A LOT. I will keep my LC9 hammer guns just because I like them for trigger discipline. I found myself shooting 1911's a while back and LOST my trigger discipline because you can get away with a lot of bad habits with a nice single action trigger.

The striker on the LC9s is at full cock when the gun is in battery. The sear rotates to release the striker. This is what give the gun the nice
trigger pull. I think any shorter trigger stroke would no be appropriate for a carry gun.

I got used to assembling the guide rod in the gun. It is very easy now. Maybe the rounds I put thru the gun helped settle things in.

Just my observations so far.


Hip Shot

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

Thanks for the technical details. Now it's easy to understand WHY this gun has such a nice trigger pull.

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

I think it about time to retire the SP101 2 inch. Already sold the 4 inch one with fiberoptic sites to fund a GP100 Match Champion. It's on its way!

 

[Fatdaddy]

I think I'm going to get one after the recall.....(JK).

but seriously they should sell like hotcakes.
The LC9 is a great size for IWB as it's a little smaller and melted feeling than the Shield.
I sold mine because I just couldn't or didn't take the time to adjust to the DAO trigger, everything else I loved.

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

I think I'm going to get one after the recall.....(JK).

It scary that your sentance contains so much truth. Not just the Rugers these days

 

[Ky Bob]

The LC9 is a great size for IWB as it's a little smaller and melted feeling than the Shield.
I sold mine because I just couldn't or didn't take the time to adjust to the DAO trigger, everything else I loved.

Same here. I just couldn't stand that long DA trigger pull! My LC9s is supposed to be delivered tomorrow.

 

[Ky Bob]

I got my LC9s Tuesday but didn't get around to shooting it today. I ran 14rds of 115gr WWB, 14rds of 115gr Remington FMJ and 14rds of Federal 115gr Hydro-Shok hp's. I wasn't shooting for a group just some 4"x8" steel targets at 10 yards. Sights are awesome for such a small pistol and I had no trouble dinging the target with every shot. Pistol ran perfect without any malfunctions and man does it ever have a sweet trigger!! I'm really tickled with my purchase and will be carrying it soon.

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

Seriously considering this as my next primary carry.

 

[VictorLouis]

Just fondled my first one yesterday. Understand that my finger knows only 'duty' and service guns and their triggers. Though I've shot well-worked 1911's a time or two, the top TWO triggers on modern service autos have been the Walther PPQ and the Caracal. Again, I am talking out-of-the-box, unmodified.

The LC9s made me GUSH, I tell you. I had absolutely NO disturbance of the sight-picture, and a beautiful let-off. No sproing-nor twang in any way, as with Glock, or Shield. I am smitten, I truly am. The ONLY THING left wanting now, is the lack of stainless steel. But, that trigger is the cat's ARSE, I tell you!

 

[FergusonTO35]

The LC9S just keeps sounding better all the time. Ruger should've done that from the start.

 

[Rei40c]

The LC9S just keeps sounding better all the time. Ruger should've done that from the start.

I'm going to my LGS tomorrow to sell a pistol. If the lc9s is there. I can't promise anyone I won't come home with one. Still though, I really wanted the walther PPS... but that price. We'll see how well I control my impulse buying. I've gotta at least ask to see it right?, since I'm already there and all. 8)

 

[FergusonTO35]

I looked at the PPS but I think it's pricey and needlessly complex for what it is. What's the deal with having to remove the grip backstrap to field strip? Also many have told me that Walther is very stingy about selling parts on this model.

 

[Rei40c]

I looked at the PPS but I think it's pricey and needlessly complex for what it is. What's the deal with having to remove the grip backstrap to field strip? Also many have told me that Walther is very stingy about selling parts on this model.

I got to handle it tonight but I'm almost ashamed to say here (I walked out with a new G26 Gen 4). Do I have to leave the forums now? :lol:

As for the PPS well, it felt great. Your right about the backstrap thing and it's also tied to some kind of strange safety I believe. You take it off and the gun becomes inoperable so it's a locking device as well. Why? Good question.

The PPS trigger is excellent 9 out of 10. The sites also excellent 9/10. The sites use a bigger version of the traditional 3 dot sites, it has very large dots which make aiming at close range extremely rapid. The magazine release I was disappointed in. I expected the Euro style vertical swing of the lever and don't fault it for it's design. I did not expect the cheapish feeling it had, on a full sized gun I think the style of mag release would be fine. On a narrow grip pistol it made activating it very difficult and it was not a positive release. Pulling the PPS mag release lever was like a very mushy trigger where your never sure where it's going to break and the mag would actually release.

In a twist of irony the clerk suggested the LC9 to me. I thought of you guys :lol: . I asked if they had the new LC9s and he said no just the hammer versions. I said no thanks as I've already fired it and didn't like it.

My 40c will remain my carry until I've fired the Glock. I plan to summer carry the G26 and stick with the 40c for all other times.

 

[blume357]

Saw a good picture of this new LC9s in the classifieds, there is member there who is a dealer I think in Texas and has a few for sale, .... I have to say I like the looks (except for the stupid trigger)... and it sounds like the trigger pull is nice... I can probably live with the safety .... am considering one of these seriously....

 

[VictorLouis]

Fondled my 2nd example of an LC9s today. Trigger equal to the first. Good sign.

 

[FergusonTO35]

So the PPS is no bang bang without the backstrap in place. That sounds like a poor design for a defensive pistol which needs to be as simple and reliable as possible. I won't be getting one for sure.

 

[Rei40c]

So the PPS is no bang bang without the backstrap in place. That sounds like a poor design for a defensive pistol which needs to be as simple and reliable as possible. I won't be getting one for sure.

Exactly, I gotta say it's a quality piece and I still admire some aspects of it. But for the asking price as I was at the counter I really needed to be "wowed" into thinking this gun was without a doubt worth the asking price. I wanted to love it that much and truth be told it was the one I was hoping for when I walked into the store. The fact is the G26 beat it in almost every respect. And I came to that conclusion grudgingly, again I wanted the Walther to win out and feel worth it in my hands. It just simply did not.

The Walther PPS story has already really played out and I'm just now rediscovering why. A great gun that is at the wrong price point I think. It's sales numbers have been low. I approached as a fan of the PPS, I didn't purchase it, as others have not and I now see why it's losing out firsthand. The tragic part is it's not because of the pistol itself, it's the marketing that surrounds it that I suppose demands $150 or even $250 more then it's competitors.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Yep. At that price point the Springfield XDS has it beat many times over.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I spent some time with my Kel-Tec PF9 yesterday and I do believe that it will eventually be retired in favor of an LC9S at some point. There is nothing wrong with my PF9. Mine is 100% reliable and will easily put rounds into a bad guy at typical defensive ranges. It's a very good pistol for its price point and intended purpose. However it has a very long trigger pull that causes me to shoot low often times, it is too lightweight for a 9mm pistol, and flings brass into the next county. The latter two problems would likely be taken care of if this pistol was chambered in .380 Auto but alas it is not.

I think the LC9S just might remedy all these problems. Much better trigger pull, about 5 ounces more weight, and videos suggest it ejects brass not too far away and in a predictable pattern. Right now the only pistol I can think of that might work as well is the Kahr CM9, whose trigger is better than the PF9 but still gives me problems.