"Budget" Ruger 9mm - TheFirearmGuy
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- "Budget" Ruger 9mm. Have you shot this one?
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I picked one of those up for $209 about 5 years ago. Shoots low, but it has never malfunctioned.
Not sure if you'd want to do it, but to make a fixed sight gun shoot higher you can shave down the front slight a little at a time until it's on target. It's not the best idea with night sights, because then the dot will be too high on the sight... but it's much easier with blacked out sights or any sight a new dot can be painted. I guess you could paint over a night sight though and then just paint a new dot on it with glowing paint. There are some excellent glowing paints out there, but you have to do some reading on it first, because some (most) of them suck.
You shoot low
@@waholoopesorry74 It could be the sights. There are companies that make custom and/or adjustable sights for guns that don't normally come with adjustable sights... because the factory sights aren't always perfect. I've seen sights for a couple guns that were just slightly taller or shorter (in increments) for guns that shoot high and low.
I just bought a new Ruger 45 American. Took it to the range and third shot it broke. The captive outside spring extended over the captive cylinder came uncaptured. I called Ruger and within a few minutes I had a new guide rod assembly being mailed to me. Awesome customer service!!!! This is why I love buying American guns made by Americans!!
Great to hear. I have the American.45 too. Great handgun
You love buying American guns just so they can break down on you? Haha
@@waholoopesorry74 Love the warranty!! Plus, I'd rather Americans have jobs rather than worrying about Turkish workers. ☺
Started with the LC9 and upgraded to the LC9s when it came out. Been carrying it ever since.
@@deucedeuce1572
No. The LC9S was the response to the trigger pull.
Why make parts for cheep when you can get people to buy a new gun?
Same here.
@@oldmangreywolf6892 lol. Right.
You do a good job on these videos, don't worry about complaints.
Nice option to see that there's a weapon if you look to fit your budget and shooting needs.
Yeah, there are actually some good budget guns. You definitely don't have to spend $500+ to get a good, reliable firearm.
Just picked up a lightly used EC9s recently for 200. I really like how slim it is. Even next to the 365/hellcat, the grip is noticeably slimmer. I might carry it while riding my bike or jogging.
I bought a used EC9S recently. My expectations were kind of low but the price was right. Turns out I've been pleasantly surprised...great little gun.
I had one of the earlier versions and another thing it did wrong was bite my hand real bad. I couldn't wait to sell it and I haven't missed it once. Looks like they addressed the problems and made it a nice price. Thank you
That looks like it would be a great pocket pistol . I like carrying a backup .
They're about the same size as a G43, which I always considered too big for pocket carry... but they're noticeably thinner. They do weigh about the same though, only about 0.9oz lighter.
There are so many around people needed this video Dan!
I'm not a big fan of the take down pin, but it's still a realiable good gun for a budget price.
There's a lot to be said about easy to conceal / easy to pocket carry. It's certainly helps with program compliance and that is so important.
I always thought a G43 was too big for pocket carry and these are about the same size... but they are significantly thinner. They're about 1/5" thinner on paper, which is a little more than 1/10" in real life if you don't count the slide release and the slight bumps at the top of the grip).
I have this pistol, I updated several things. I added a hogue grip sleeve, 3 magguts kits for 3 magazines making them 8 +1, glow on sight paint on the sights so I can shoot it in the dark, and a precision Aegis trigger which removes the mag disconnect. Really like this pistol for comfortable concealed carry. I use underwood extreme defender +P ammunition in it.
BTW Dan.
Just scored my first 45 auto.
Ruger SR45. 😊 got it for 425.
Good gun congratulations
I rented the LC9 version years ago & loved it. Great pocket pistol because of the shape of the slide. It goes in & out of jeans front pockets without snagging. I shot it very well. Would have bought it but I already had 5 pocket guns.
My first handgun. Kid named it Sheila. Still carry her every now and then. A little snappy, but has been 100% reliable
That was my gift after i left Cali and moved to Texas, i had a few issues with the Micro Dagger and when the APXA1 carry but this thing runs everything, never had a malfunction. The one thing i didn't like, it builds rust on the frame, i put a hogue grip and the extended ruger magz. Do not get the Pro Mag, had plenty of issues with it, mostly it will not cycle the last or 2 rounds ever
I bought one about 6 years ago for EDC and liked shooting/carrying it. One day, the spring guide rod broke , I contacted Ruger, and they sent me a new one, and I had carried it a bit longer until I bought a gently used Kimber Ultra Carry 2. On really hot t-shirt days, I will carry the lc9s because it is very conceal friendly.
Mine never gave any problems!!
Thanks dan!
I picked one up about 5-7 years ago and the magazine disconnect annoyed me so I sold it to a buddy that still to this day carries it and loves it.
You can't just remove it? (Most magazine safeties can be modified or removed fairly easily. Some require replacement parts, but most can just be removed).
@@deucedeuce1572 It can be removed easily. Have done it on several myself. The Pro model was the same pistol just with those same parts omitted.
I have the LC9 the trigger pull never bothered me. But I can understand why some didn't like it. I did remove the mag safety.
@@deucedeuce1572 The instructions I have seen require disassembly. If you know of an easier way, please let us know.
Thanks
@@murphy4yt I don't, but I'll definitely look into it, because I need to know myself. I know how 100s of guns work, but the EC9S is not one of them (and I especially don't know how the mag safety works on it). Usually you just have to lock them in the position that they are in when there's a magazine inserted. A piece of steel wire, a spring or even a rubber band can disable them in many guns.
I know they're not even remotely the same as a grip safety, but comparatively, people disable their grip safeties by simply wrapping a rubber band or sleeve around the grip.
I can't say for certain though, because I haven't found any videos that show the disassembly of the firearm (so I can see how all the parts work and fit together).
EC9s 👍. The orange mag is great for dry fire practice. Very reliable.
The orange mag is California approved, too.😉
Can't wait for the range review thank you Dan 👍😎👍
My Ruger LC9 s I sold about 4 years ago. For 2 years it was my EDC. Never tried to pocket carry. IWB was very conceivable. The guy who has it now, likes it a lot. No malfunctions. I had the ramp polished, while I had it. The s. model has no thumb safety thats the way I like it. I only like thumb safetys on 1911s. The mag. Safety I was not fond of. At the time it served it's purpose. Though the years I have had other Rugers. It's a good company. Thanks for the review.
My son just bought one of those! Very nice gun! Very concealable! Thanks for a great video! He got it for $225 new! 😊
You get what you pay for....
Yes, we’re very happy with it. Very reliable and accurate. Awesome concealable little weapon. Only had one magazine though which kind of sucks. Thanks for your reply. I guess we got what we paid for. I have several never had an issue.
@@terryrichards8645 Gotta say, I like mine.😊
great video. love my EC9S
my wife has both of the LC9 and the EC9 and i like the feel of the LC9 better in the hand, but i agree the LC9 does rust
I'm looking forward to seeing your range footage on this gun. Good choice for a video!
I do not have one. I chose the Taurus G2C when I was considering this one but it was a close second place. Of course it has features that the Taurus does not have: it is lighter and thinner, slightly easier concealability potential. But I picked the G2C primarily because of its higher round capacity. I did go with a Ruger for deeper cover though: the LCP II 22LR. I still would very much like an EC9S or LC9S, however! Never enough funds for all the guns I would like! Haha
The ec9s was and will be my favorite. I still carry it today its my go to ccw ti may be a little heavier than some of the others in my ccw rotation but it has been with me the longest and it never failed me it eats whatever I put in it from cci 9mm shotshells to whatever cheap hand loads i can make up 😅.
I actually like the long heavy trigger pull of the original LC9 for the safety aspect especially when pocket carrying so that is what I carry most of the time and I also have a Kel-Tec PF9 that I carry sometimes too. Along with those if I want something smaller I carry a original LCP or Smith & Wesson bodyguard
I have both of them, an carry pocket w/ 2 extra mags in a pocket carry mag holster in my left pocket, it works for me with a heavier duty belt to hold up my cargo shorts ( Fla.) I feel confident I could handle any social situation at social distances with my setup, but thats just me. Thx for the vid FG
I carried my LC9 for years. I eventually retired it after getting a P365XL, and finally sold it last year. It was never a glamorous gun, but it worked well enough and was reliable.
It seems like a really good budget pocket gun. Thanks for brining this one to our attention.
Have had one for a few years. I like it. I did color my front sight.
I used to own the EC 9. S I'd never liked it simply because you could not switch out the sights. They were machined into the slide.
Got one of these like 3 or 4 years ago. Got a LC9s slide on eBay for $60 and then some nice TFO sights on it. Gotta admit even with the factory sights on the LC9s it was super accurate. Like hitting targets half the size of a saucer plate at 50 yards accurate. Cons are the blueing rusts super easy on the LC9s and the anodization on the Ec9s rusts but little slower.
Price is right! I bought a shield 40 2.0 (made it .357sig too) for under 350 with night sights. But great budget gun that’s super slim and packs a punch, probably my hiking gun 4 deep long trips when out multiple days and nights. With mag guts get 7 or 8 rounds +1. Wish G43 would drop In price wouldn’t mind getting one of them again, I’ve let it go 2 times and it’s probably my favorite and most accurate and light shoot little 9mm. Great to have some cheap guns that work for kit gun or bugout bag or something like that. Or glove box pew.
Thanks Dan.
Great video. I appreciate you reviewing the Ruger.
Right on Blake
I agree i don’t like the mag disconnect but i tried to get it to jam by loading every other round different and it worked fine also the trigger is great
I've always had a thing for these, definitely make a great pocket pistol.
I picked up an LC9S for $200 and it’s an excellent firearm. The trigger is great, not too light. It has both a flush fit and an extended grip magazine. It is by far the best for-the-money gun in my collection. Sadly, I lost it and all of my other guns in a tragic boating accident.
Got 4 Rugers a 45 acp...a 9 a 22single Action and a security 380 might have room for this one if the price is right thanks Dan how this came under the wire from me no Idea i keep up with 2nd Amendment stuff in magazines and CZcams never saw this one!!😊
I have the LC9S with the FDE frame, and actually have no complaints about it. Well... Don't limp wrist it or it will malfunction. Since I don't limp wrist, I have no issues. Very slim and accurate little pistols.
Trigger is too light? I don't even know what to say to that. Some people just don't like to shoot accurately, I guess.
I’ve had the LC380 for quite a few yrs. Same size as the 9. It has the long DA trigger, but real sights. I really like it.
It's a better gun, less snappy than the 9 mm version.
@@PassivePortfolios agree. I don’t mind the trigger. I like DA revolvers, and it’s a similar feel to my LCR.
I put a trigger kit in an LCP Max 380 and pocket-carry it all summer wearing shorts. I have 12 round magazines and changed out the rear sight for a night sight!
Thank you for this video. Did you notice that the original LC380 is still on Ruger's catalog?
This pistol is still selling despite all the other 380 from Ruger
Been carrying my p95 for years now, bought it with weak extraction, bent the extractor against the table, never had a single malfunction since.
I had the LC9S Pro which I carried until recently. It was a great gun. I had done a couple mods to it. I picked up the Shield+ which is better to me and sold the LC9S to my pal.
Wish we could have our Handguns back here in the UK 😞
Great Video 💯💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
I believe you can get an extended 9 round mag for those, with a finger grip ..
I have the lc9s pro. Excellent small pistol
Been having my eye on the security 9 for some time now.
Looks good. Have you tried the keltec p15 yet? I like mine
I am not a fan of these tiny guns, If folks were out practicing and shooting they would see how much easier to shoot a slightly larger handgun really is. These tiny 7-8 round micro pistols are great for carry, but not so great for shooting. IMHO. To each their own. Id get a 10/12 round Ruger Max 9 or a 10/15 round Security 380.
The Max 9 is $249 right now so I'm not sure this one makes sense.
Damn. Serious? I know they're cheaper than a Hellcat or Shield but wow lol
@@dalegribble1560 palmetto state armory as of when I posted the comment.
Over at PSA they are now $329.99.
@Pukindog12 guess the sale didn't last very long!
These used to be about $200 around 5 years ago. I don't care for the integrated blacked out sights, nor do I care for the magazine disconnect. They aren't worth $350, even though they commonly retail for that nowadays. You can do better at that price point. However, all that being said, they are decent guns, and Ruger's warranty is top notch.
I have one of these and it is very nice,
The EC9s seems to be a direct competitor - at least for price - with the SCCY CPX2.
👍👍 Thanks Dan
I had one i could never get it to shoot right it jammed all the time an had lot of failure to eject shell casings I may had a lemon tried 500 rounds an got rid of it
i liked ruger p94 someone at gun store thought it was a 45acp said no that's a 9mm. i like those ruger da/sa pistols.
Cool little gun
👍I like RUGER. Always have, always will. Thx for the video, sir! 👍🇺🇸
Ive had both EC9S, and LC9S and couldn't tell much difference other than sights. Kept the LC9 and traded EC9. Both very dependable
I have the max 9 and It has worked flawlessly. Good shooter for me. I've wanted to get the EC9s just because I'm a ruger fan but it really doesn't make sense. The Max 9 has better sights, bout the same size and can hold 13 rds. I feel like the Max9 will phase this gun out eventually
Great buy! Can't complain with that.
I got an LC9S just before these came out, Sometimes i wish i had waited lol
I'd take one for sure. Rugers seem to work..I worked there till they started doing more modern style guns..I got hurt and couldn't work..
I just bought a Ruger 416 hippo rifle. Granted, no budget pistol. Factory .75 inch moa @ 50yds. Im still having a zeroing issue with a Burris 1×6 scope and qd release rings. I'll figure it out, but I aint happy $5.00 a round. I'm really thinking the mounts. Kicks very hard off the bench
I've never been a fan of Ruger Polymer pistols, they've just always seemed junky to me.
I kinda miss this gun. Carries great and looks nice, but I could never shoot it very well.
Love the ec9s carry it more than my p365 and as much as m max9 no issues with it at all
Update picked up a lc9 with crimson trace laser today for 300 out the door hammer fired went stright to range now carrying the lc9 as of today shoots my hornady critical defense just fine
I had a LC9S PRO. Loved it and ran good. Great trigger and no safety.
EC9s one thing bad its not ambi. So its not for everyone. Those soon will be discontinued.
PSA had this at 220 dollars a few months back. its a good carry pistol
Looks good
Thx for the info 👍🎯🗽🔫🇺🇲
I've had mine about 5 years
Sad to see the LC9s go by the wayside. I prefer having the removable sights for a fiberoptic option.
Mag extensions or larger capacity magazines for large hands?
I like them! Not bad!
Can’t beat it for price, trigger works fine, just takes a little getting used to it, I find that with all pistols. Certainly Accurate, I carry all the time. Bought a second one for one of my daughters.
4:33 should earn you a bunch of points. There is no reason to load and chamber the pistol to weigh it. You had the forethought to think it through and weigh everything unloaded on the scale for safety. Not every channel is a reckless buffoon that is gonna cause a negligent discharge. 👍💯
What do you think about the Taurus g2s
Good review, Dan. Great option for a pocket carry gun. I don’t understand the magazine disconnect. My summer carry is a Max 9 and it does not have that…thankfully.😉
Good little pistols. Already have an PF9, and Shield 40 and 45, otherwise Id give the Ruger a try.
PSA has a great price on this right now.
Saw psa has the 9max 12rd guns 249$ free shipping
I like the size and shape, what's up with that trigger though. Anybody have any good feedback on this one?
Bought a brand new Max 9 last month, great little gun so far but the finish on the slide is garbage compared to the other Rugers in the video.
Barely carried the thing and the slide rusted after two weeks even though the pistol was properly cleaned and CLP'd after each range session.
I had one of the lc9 worse gun ever jammed every 4 or 5 rounds
E. C. Might stand for Everydat Carry!?
That's a nice pistol, but I'll skip on that one.
My best friend and I are both long-time Ruger fans. His EDC is the EC9s, bas been for years. He's said that if he were to upgrade for more capacity, he'd look at the Max 9. Me? I was torn between the Max-9 and the Taurus GX4. In the end, I was enticed by price, and was unfaithful to Ruger. I went with the GX4 as my micro9. Gotta say I am happy with it.
Bought an EC9 about 6 years ago. Had to sell it. Too many malfunctions and when it worked I couldn't get good enough shots. Not trusting my life with it.
i got this one end of 2018 for around two hundred.
Budget Ruger, but I repeat myself.
Luv mine
My ec9s gets caught up when i rack the slide. Does anyone have a fix for this?
ide pass on this one..i found my colt for 300$, a budget dose not mean you have to settle it means you have to look around and perhaps discover a great deal on something normally out of your price range. i found a custom hunting rifle built on a Remington mod 1917 action that today would cost a bundle to have a gunsmith custom build for 199$ it came with an old custom reticle weaver k4 and has provisions for mounting a aperture sight..has a heavier barrel with less taper and shoots cheap old 30-06 loads 150-180 into less than an inch at 100yrds. if you go look around 3 or 4 different shops chances are you can find something good.
I never had any use for a magazine disconnector. The weapon will not fire without the mag inserted which means in the middle of reloading it is useless! This is also my objection to the Browning Hi-Power which otherwise is a fine weapon. You must do a gunsmith workaround to remove the disconnector.