I am jealous. that is a fine acquisition..... My only complaint is that Ruger only supplies one magazine?
Range Report: LC9...The Perfect Summer Carry?
I mentioned this in another thread in passing, I recently purchased a Ruger LC9 with the Lasermax (removable) laser on it. I really like the idea of a slim, light, single stack 9mm but have bought guns like in the past and had mixed results. My Kel Tec PF9 is OK, my Taurus 740 is a total POS...I did a lot of research on the LC9 before I bought it and and so far it is looking fairly good. I really have a need for a slim, semi auto centerfire pistol for use in the summer here (light clothing is mandatory), I wanted more than .380 but was willing to go to that if need be.
I took it out today for the first time, shot 50 rounds of Federal 124gr, 100 WWB 115gr, 20 Gold Dot 124gr+P and 18 Critical Defense 115gr. No manlfunctions at all, the recoil really isn't bad at all despite the 17oz weight even without a pinky grip. The 124gr recoil a little more stoutly, especially the +P, but still not painfully like a PF9 does. I did not try any 147gr since I generally don't like that weight in 9mm and really don't buy it at all nor plan to. It was raining, humid, hot and windy but the gun is fairly accurate for being so small, the target below was shot at 7 and 15 yards using both the regular sights and some point shooting with the laser. On the topic of the laser, I bought it mainly because it was only $60 more, I'm not a big laser fan but I like this one. It seems to hold zero well (it's only drift adjustable) and is visible at least on a cloudy day. The only drawback is finding holsters, I purchased a MIC holster at a LE store yesterday and plan to use that sans laser for now (look it up, cool design).
In short, this is the best 9mm single stack subcompact I have ever seen. I plan to sell both my Taurus and Kel Tec, this one I think is a keeper. It is light, but not too light, reliable, VERY slim, smooth and well made feeling. It feels like they took an SR series Ruger and shrank it. Also, the price is quite good. I paid about $500, but basic models can be had for $375 or so (if you can find one) with one mag. I have 5 7rd mags, I'm going to get probably 2 more 9rd ones when I can find them.
I have attached a few relevant pics below, sorry for the poor quality, I don't own a decent camera so iPhone will have to suffice.
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I took it out today for the first time, shot 50 rounds of Federal 124gr, 100 WWB 115gr, 20 Gold Dot 124gr+P and 18 Critical Defense 115gr. No manlfunctions at all, the recoil really isn't bad at all despite the 17oz weight even without a pinky grip. The 124gr recoil a little more stoutly, especially the +P, but still not painfully like a PF9 does. I did not try any 147gr since I generally don't like that weight in 9mm and really don't buy it at all nor plan to. It was raining, humid, hot and windy but the gun is fairly accurate for being so small, the target below was shot at 7 and 15 yards using both the regular sights and some point shooting with the laser. On the topic of the laser, I bought it mainly because it was only $60 more, I'm not a big laser fan but I like this one. It seems to hold zero well (it's only drift adjustable) and is visible at least on a cloudy day. The only drawback is finding holsters, I purchased a MIC holster at a LE store yesterday and plan to use that sans laser for now (look it up, cool design).
In short, this is the best 9mm single stack subcompact I have ever seen. I plan to sell both my Taurus and Kel Tec, this one I think is a keeper. It is light, but not too light, reliable, VERY slim, smooth and well made feeling. It feels like they took an SR series Ruger and shrank it. Also, the price is quite good. I paid about $500, but basic models can be had for $375 or so (if you can find one) with one mag. I have 5 7rd mags, I'm going to get probably 2 more 9rd ones when I can find them.
I have attached a few relevant pics below, sorry for the poor quality, I don't own a decent camera so iPhone will have to suffice.
