This is a discussion on Talk to me about the LC9 within the Ruger Pistols forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Well I had nothing but bad luck with my brand new LC9 today.
I bought it about a week ago, today was the 1st chance ...
Well I had nothing but bad luck with my brand new LC9 today.
I bought it about a week ago, today was the 1st chance to get to the range with it.
I fire the 1st round and it fails to eject the spent round, I rack the next round in and it fails to fire. This went on and on and on, it either would fail to seat the round, or it would fail to fire the round, or it would fire it and the case would get stuck on the barrel and not eject from the gun. It was almost like it was trying to refeed the shot round instead of ejecting it.
The other thing it was doing was failing to lock the slide back after the last round was fired.
I fired 100 rounds, out of those 100 rounds only 3 times did it fire the round, eject it and load the next round and allow that round to fire.
I hope I can return this paperweight to where I bought it, I think they are going to tell me to send it back to Ruger, but I hope not.
Even if I send it back to Ruger and it comes back I'm going to get rid of it.
I need a daily carry gun I can count on, this one won't even fire one round........
The trouble I'm in is I bought extra mags, holsters (yes holsterS), XS Sights, ext. for this gun. I think I can send this stuff back and exchange it for my new gun, yup I'm going to buy a S&W SHIELD.
The reason I bought the LC9 is this:
1. I liked the grip better
2. I liked how the Crimson Trace Mounted better
3. (This is the biggest reason) I can't buy the SHIELD in MASS yet.
4. I would need to do a trigger job on the SHIELD as we are getting the horable MASS 10Lb Trigger and I didn't need to do that to the LC9.
All those reasons why I liked the LC9 are nothing now because the thing is a piece of junk. If it doesn't go bang, it's no good to me..............
This really sucks as I didn't want to buy the SHIELD because I would need to do a 3rd trigger job ( I own a M&P 40 FS and a M&P 40 Compact) but I guess I have to know, AARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG............
Last edited by DavidC77; June 22nd, 2012 at 08:22 PM.
The trouble I'm in is I bought extra mags, holsters (yes holsterS), XS Sights, ext. for this gun. I think I can send this stuff back and exchange it for my new gun, yup I'm going to buy a S&W SHIELD.
The reason I bought the LC9 is this:
1. I liked the grip better
2. I liked how the Crimson Trace Mounted better
3. (This is the biggest reason) I can't buy the SHIELD in MASS yet.
4. I would need to do a trigger job on the SHIELD as we are getting the horable MASS 10Lb Trigger and I didn't need to do that to the LC9.
All those reasons why I liked the LC9 are nothing now because the thing is a piece of junk. If it doesn't go bang, it's no good to me..............
This really sucks as I didn't want to buy the SHIELD because I would need to do a 3rd trigger job ( I own a M&P 40 FS and a M&P 40 Compact) but I guess I have to know, AARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG............
The Shield made the list so its only a matter of time before you can get one. Also the Shield should not have a 10lb trigger because it has the external safety, which is why the LC9 isn't 10lbs. So the good news for you is no third trigger job!!!
Is recoil manageable? For me it's fairly manageable. You have to remember its a 9mm not a .357 magnum so it could be a lot worse.
How is the trigger? The trigger gets a bad wrap. I sometimes feel like the only one who doesn't mind the long trigger. I feel better about it being longer since it is a self defense gun. Also its not a hard pull its just long.
Does it seem dependable? I'm only 200 rounds in but yeah it doesn't seem to show any signs of stopping.
Will it shoot most ammos? Only tried federal and Winchester white box and had no issues.
Have you had any problems? None so far. I know a lot of people have had problems with their LC9 but there is a thread on here where LC9 owners who have not had any problems with theirs finally spoke up.
I think overall the LC9 is a good gun and in the 300-400 price range it's not really a huge gamble. This forum is full of complaints about it, but there is a fair share of people here who own one and love it and have had no issues with it, myself included. If you try it before you buy its that is your best bet. I tried it and liked it enough so I bought one. Worse comes to worse if you don't like it after you buy it you can always sell it or trade it. Also the new S&W shield is a bit bigger but should be a solid choice if you decided to steer away from the LC9.
I have a LC9 and really do not care for the gun. I mean it works fine,no problems, but wish I had a shield. For me it is not very accurate-- my Kahrs are much better. Hard to get used to trigger on Ruger. If I had to do it over would not purchase gun but now that I have it will try to use it on occasion. It is mostly a safe queen.
It took me a while to love my LC9, but after 500 rds of so the trigger smoothed out like butter, long butter mind you. I got use to the long trigger pull and don't have a problem with it now. Some people say its not a range gun but I have fun shooting it. Not as much as I enjoy my 1911 or my Makarov though. Its made for a CCW and I think its good at what its made for. IMO it makes a good option for a CCW.
Hey my LC9 does the same exact thing. If I don't let the slide slam forward then I have to give it a nudge with my thumb.
I bought this thing thinking it would be great once I fixed the stupid long trigger and got rid of the dumb mag release. Too bad I can't get a stock trigger bar anymore as I would put the trigger back to stock and trade the thing for a crossman bb gun.
I have the LC9 and the Shield - My Shield has replaced my LC9 as my EDC. My Shield has ZERO problems like the one in your post. Lots of discussion about that very same vid clip over on the S&W Forum last month - Maybe one other Shield owner reported a similar problem in that long thread. Do you even own a Shield or are you just being an interwebz parrot?
The Shield made the list so its only a matter of time before you can get one. Also the Shield should not have a 10lb trigger because it has the external safety, which is why the LC9 isn't 10lbs. So the good news for you is no third trigger job!!!
Well the Shield is MA OKed now...
It does have the 10lb trigger though...
I picked one up and I like it much better than the 1st time I handled it...
My LC9 is for sale, I just can't shoot it... I was able to get it working OK, it didn't like the ammo I was shooting and I had cleaned it up when I 1st bought it, but not well enough. I did a real good cleaning and with the better ammo it's shooting better...
Now as far as the Shield, it took everything I put through it, even the ammo I had the trouble with in the LC9...
I ordered a APEX kit for it that I'm going to ut in and a set of the XS Big Dot sights for it...
For awhile, I thought of trading both the LC9 and my M&P 9C for a Shield. But the little LC9 is simply so comfortable to carry. I've done a bunch of polishing on mine, and its now had several thousand rounds through it. It had some teething problems, but we've worked through them, and I've had nothing new happen in many trips to the range and many rounds fired. Its been a long time since I had any sort of failure with it, and I've kinda gotten used to the trigger -- I'll never "like" it.
But this is a small, potent, and reliable carry gun. It is not and was never intended to be a range gun, or one that you buy for recreational shooting. Used as its intended, it works very well indeed. So I'm keeping it.
In fact I'm keeping both of my LC9s. I bought two.
IMHO the single biggest thing with the LC9 is the trigger. If you grew up on DA revolvers you won't have any problem with the LC9. If you are used to shooting striker fired guns then you might not like the LC9. If you research LC9 you'll find that folks either love or hate it.
I have an SR9c and LC9. At seven yards I can consistently put 8 out of 10 into a 3" circle (the other two are nearby) with my SR9c. Close to 1,000 rounds w/o a single problem of any kind. I love it.
Had my third LC9 range session today, about 100 rounds each time. The best I can do is 6 out of 7 into a 4" circle (#7 is usually bad) at five yards and that takes a lot of concentration. But I will say I'm getting better each session and am certain its me not the gun. It is pretty, fits my hand nicely, and conceals well. The trigger is long but smooth. I don't notice any difference in recoil compared to the 9c. The gun has been back to Ruger once for a loose front sight and a loose pin in the grip. They replaced the frame and pinned the front sight. Their customer service is outstanding.
I want to like the LC9. I'm trying to like it. But it takes more mental effort to shoot reasonably accurately. Just received a Garrett Industries Silent Thunder Slim holster for it today so I'll be keeping this Ruger. Practice makes perfect they say.
Try one before you buy if at all possible. If I was starting over again I'd get an M&P Shield.
Of the polymer Ruger pistols, I have the LCP, SR9, 9c, 40c and the LC9 and love all of them. Truly great firearms. so to answer your questions...........
Is recoil manageable? Yes very manageable.
How is the trigger? If you've had any experience with double action revolvers you won't have any trouble with the LC9's trigger. Besides I believe most of the complaining you read about the LC9's trigger is comming from folks who have little to no experience with DA revolvers. I went to the Police Academy and learned basic handgun marksmanship on the DA revolver and shooting the LC9 is like going home to me.
Does it seem dependable? 100%
Will it shoot most ammos? yep
Have you had any problems? Just that the rear sight came loose on the first range trip however a little lock-tite on the threads fixed it right up.
I got my LC9 on September 29, right after my Tauruis Millenium .45 was stolen. The Taurus was uncomfortable for me to carry concealed, and that's how I got in the habit of putting it in the console of my truck while I was driving. One night I forgot to take it with me into the house, and it was stolen some time during the night. I decided a pocket pistol was the answer, because it would stay in my pocket. I looked at a few pocket 9s, and went with the LC9 with Lasermax.
I only fired about 10 magazines of various ammo through the LC9, and they all functioned flawlessly. I think because I have carried so many double action revolvers over the years, I did not mind the trigger at all. After my initial range session, the LC9 was my daily carry, always carried in my right front pocket. I sometimes carried it loose, and sometimes with an Uncle Mike's pocket holster.
After a month or so of carrying the LC9, I noticed that the magazine had popped loose while it was in my pocket a few times. Over the next few weeks, it got steadily worse. The last day I carried it, the magazine popped out as I was putting it in my pocket.
The next day I emailed Ruger. They sent a reply, saying I should call their customer service number. During my brief call to Ruger, I was told to send it back for them to look at. I was not offered any clue as to whether it is a common problem or, for that matter, if anyone else has reported such a problem. The bottom line is I cannot defend myself and my family with a pistol that is rendered useless while in my pocket. I sent it back last Thurs, and they said 7-10 days, but that will be plus shipping time, so I don't expect it for at least a couple of weeks.
I really hope they can fix the problem, because I really like that pistol, and it does everything I want it to do, except for the magazine problem, of course. I did order a Kydex holster from PJHolsters, and I specified that the magazine release button had to be covered, but it won't get here until after the LC9 gets back. I will report to all of you when I get the LC9 back and get the new holster.
For what it is worth, my second and third choices were the Kahr and the Kel-Tec.
I went with the Ruger because I found fewer complaints about reliability during my online searching. If the Ruger doesn't work out, I will probably go with one of those.
. After my initial range session, the LC9 was my daily carry, always carried in my right front pocket. I sometimes carried it loose, and sometimes with an Uncle Mike's pocket holster.
After a month or so of carrying the LC9, I noticed that the magazine had popped loose while it was in my pocket a few times. Over the next few weeks, it got steadily worse. The last day I carried it, the magazine popped out as I was putting it in my pocket.
I really hope they can fix the problem, e.
When I was reading this I was saying to myself that you are carrying without a pocket holster...
That will cause you problems, you were most likely pressing the mag release without knowing it, the same with the cheap holster, it's not steady enough to hold the gun correctly..
When I was reading this I was saying to myself that you are carrying without a pocket holster...
That will cause you problems, you were most likely pressing the mag release without knowing it, the same with the cheap holster, it's not steady enough to hold the gun correctly..
I agree that carrying without a holster in a pocket is a bad practice, and using a cheap holster is not much better. That will be corrected with the new PJHolster. I was trying to illustrate that the mag released even in loose jeans, which could hardly put much pressure on the mag release. I subsequently put a Glock, an EAA Witness, and three 1911s in my front pocket for a comparision, and none of them suffered a mag release in my pocket. I then put the LC9 back in my pocket, and the mag released before I could get it all the way in my pocket.
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