Ruger Max 9 Pro vs LC9s Pro table top side by side comparison
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- čas přidán 2. 03. 2022
- Gun was cleared before video. A quick side by side look between the Ruger Max 9 Pro and LC9s Pro. Both feel, look, and shoot very similar. A few more rounds and features on the Max 9. Is it worth the upgrade?
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Absolute beauty, ive had Rugers since 2006 theyve never failed me. Just got a max 9
I still love mine! I have a red dot on it now. I didnt think id like it but its awesome! First handgun ive had an optic on.
I've had the LC9s for 6 years. Never a malfunction. Easy to take down. Slips into my pocket like a bar of soap. I've thought of getting the Max 9 just for the extra capacity, but since I already shoot the LC9s well, why bother? There will always be a slightly better pistol coming down the pike.
Yeah, I was in the same boat. Side by side they shoot really similar! Only reason I justified the Max 9 is my brother wanted to buy my Lc9s. Seems like they always change things just enough to make us want to buy something else. Some of it is progress but some of it is just the consumer in me wanting the newest bestest shinyest thing hahaha.
@@billingsfmx Can you pocket carry the Max 9? I find I have to limit my pants to those that have a 6 inch or larger pocket opening. In fact, even the LC9s pushes the size limit for pocket carry.
I could pocket carry my old lcp 380 but anything larger than that I holster.
I agree with you. I have the max 9 and love it. My boss has the lc9s and it looks like a great gun as well. A couple more rounds would be the only reason to change.
I ended up installing a riton red dot about a year ago and love it. First pistol Ive had with a red dot.
I thought the EC9 was the replacement until someone mentioned Max9 was on CZcams. So naturally I looked it up. Got to say, think the LC9S pro is better based on this. Single stack doesn’t bother me.
Yes the LC9s is a great one for sure! More rounds, better sights and red dots arnt for everyone. For someone that cant shoot all the time the red dot makes me more accurate. I didnt like the idea at first but after using it I really was amazed.
I have the Ec9s for my edc. I have added a hogue grip sleeve, 2 magguts kits for 2 magazines making them 8+1, an Aegis precision trigger and glow on sight paint on the sights so I can shoot in the dark if needed. After seeing the front sight fall off of my wife's Smith EZ 380 with no hard carry issues I now have great appreciation for sights that can't fall off, get loose, batteries die, or get knocked out of line. I carry it in an urban carry lock leather owb holster that conceals comfortably and securely in a very minimalistic package. I use underwood extreme defender +p ammunition. I have also held both of these firearms and the max 9 didn't feel quite as good as the Ec9s.
Yes the ec9s is a good one at a great price! Im sure the plus P would hurt! Gotta love Ruger!
Although I prefer my Springfield Hellcat, Ruger did a great job. My cousin has a Ruger Max 9 & I go to the range with him often and the gun shoots great. I'm not a fan of the trigger. but it's not bad, especially for the price.
Yeah I really like it for the price. Never tried a hell cat but I had a couple xdms and they were awesome!
Great comparison
Thank you! I think its nice to see them side by side.
Good video. When you check for one in the chamber, please check visually as well. A broken extractor will leave it loaded regardless of slide pulls.
Thanks for the tip, can never be too safe.
I love my Ruger Max 9 hasn't let me down yet just did a video of me shooting her best CCW for the money reliable accurate and good price
Yes I agree on all you said. Best value out there! I want to put a optic on mine soon. Im thinking Crimson Trace 1550 or the new Sig Romeo Zero Elite
Not enough difference in the two guns to warrant the new purchase... Also the lc9s pro is much more snag resistant and drawable the rear sight is tapered front sight tapered everything smooth on sides as well as the trigger guard... For the people commenting that Kel-Tec is comparable to Ruger that is an asinine statement that shows you do not know anything about firearms... My lc9s pro has never had a failure to feed or eject in 7 years. Keltec you usually get seven rounds before malfunctions, Keltec is barely a step up from high point and the ergonomics are pure shit just like the reliability.
Yes I agree, not a whole lot of difference between the guns, both shoot great. I was able to sell the lc9s to my brother for his first gun, otherwise I wouldnt have got the max9. The companies always change just enough to make weak minded consumers like me want the newest bestest thing, haha ill admit it. I see your point on the snagging, but I think depends more on the holster and training with the gun you intend to use. Ive never had either gun hang up on anything with my draw or set up, but thats just my experience. Yeah Kel Tec makes some interesting guns at a lower price point. Not sure if id trust my life with one. Id keep it as a fun range toy or better yet....a paper weight hahaha. Thanks for watching!
@@billingsfmx thanks bud nice content
Good comparison! I have the LC9s
Thank you, its a great gun! I never had any issues with mine. I am loving the max 9 just a little more, I just installed a Riton red dot.
Kinda bummed that I bought the LC9s almost exactly 6 months before Max 9 but I'm still happy with it. I shoot it better than my CZ 75 for some reason.
Yeah thats a small bummer but either way you have a good one! Im sure theyll come out with something else new in a few years lol.
Nice closeups
great vid
Thanks glad I could help
I have both the LC9S w/safety and the Max 9 pro w/o. Both triggers are very light for their purpose of use(subjectively). There is no margin for error with those triggers. I actually feel a little more comfortable with the LC9S with the safety on for carry. For what I do professionally the couple less rounds is a little less weight and slightly better streamlining of the LC9S is my preferred carry, when concealing all day and meeting with clients. The little less weight the slightly more streamlined but still able to carry a nine works. Will still make use of the Max just not during business hours
Totally understandable, some people definitely like the extra security of a safety. With a good holster protecting the trigger I like my carry pieces one in the chamber no safety. I ended up putting a red dot on the max 9 as well. Sure it is a little more weight and now a little taller with the red dot but it definitely helps someone who cant practice all the time shoot better. Both great ones from ruger!
@@billingsfmx Nice! Which one did you go with? Since the Max nine isn't my primary all day ccw I might throw one on there. I really like when they co witness as well.
Yeah the taller sights let it co witness on the max 9. I put a Riton optics TACTIX MPRD 2. Its aluminum and glass construction with shake awake, auto brightness, and auto off. Also has a lifetime warranty. I havent had any issues with it yet. Seems to pack a punch for the price.
Good comparison.
Thank you, I think its nice being able to see them side by side. Both great pistols.
Outstanding review and comparison. I was wondering about the size differences.
Yeah everything is very subtle between the two. Both great guns. I was curious before I bought the max 9 so I thought Id share the comparison for other folks interested.
Hey there: This is a quality video...one of the best pistol comparisons I have seen - great job. So, now that you have had the Max 9 for a while, which do you carry the most? Again, thanks for posting the video.
I only carry the Max 9 these days. I gave the lc9s to my brother for his first pistol. I also run a Riton red dot on the Max 9. Its still on its first set of batteries. Love it even more with a red dot!
I own the Glock 42 and the LCP Max, both run great no regrets on either purchase.
Yeah those are both great .380s! Nothing conceals better than those! The Max is a whole lot different than the original LCP I had years ago. That original double action trigger was horrid! The new guns these days are awesome!
@@billingsfmx I think the Glock 42 is more forgiving in shooters error where the LCP you need a bit more experience.
The G42 I pocket carry in a Vedder holster and the LCP in a Sticky pocket holster which I have a small rag inside it pushes the firearm a bit higher and still cover the trigger guard.
Thats a good set up! It nice being able to just put them in a pocket!
Very detailed video. I owned the lc9s pro. Looking at the 9max now. Thank you.
Awesome glad I could help! Cant go wrong with either one, they both shoot great. They changed just enough on the Max to make me switch.
VERY good informative video!
is the recoil spring assembly for the Ruger EC9s the same as the Ruger Max-9?
Thanks and God bless...
Im not sure about the EC9s but I would think they would be the same or very similar. I would email Ruger to make sure. Thanks for watching.
The lc9s has been nothing but reliable for me . Love the small frame and ergonomics . Going to have to look at the max 9 now though . Have been looking at the Taurus g3c but ruger has a special place in my heart
Lc9s is awesome! The Max 9 is just a little bit better. Higher capacity for the same size was the selling point for me. I like the sites better as well. Might put a red dot on it one of these days, but the fiber optic is pretty bright!
@@billingsfmx how are the fiber optics at night?
@@pjm0621 It only has a front fiber optic site, but it is very visable in low light conditions. I now have a Riton red dot on this one. It auto adjusts for lighting conditions which is very nice!
Can you holster the Max9 in the LC9 holster?
I'm looking at a white hat maxtuck holster made for the LC9 and I want to use the Max9 in it.
Universal Leather or nylon holsters would most likely be interchangeable. Ridgid kydex style holsters would most likely be gun specific. I would contact the holster manufacturer to make sure the gun you want will fit since the profile of the guns are different.
Are the slides interchangeable with those???
I did not try that. I highly doubt they would be compatible. Good question though.
How does the max 9 compare to the security 9 compact
Ive never shot or held a security 9 compact. They are pretty close in a few ways. The Sec9 is bigger in almost all dimensions and is hammer fired unlike the striker fired max9. Both have 10+1 flush fit magazines with extended mags available. Max9 comes with 10+1 and 12+1 magazines. They both have tritium sights with the max 9 being fiberoptic as well. Both are small 9's that will get the job done, I guess it just comes down to what youll be using the gun for?
Probably old news by now, but i put the Magguts spring and follower in my lc9s magazines for 8rds. Tritium sights and 8+1, narrower grip and a bit more rounded slide. Fighting the urge to upgrade!😂
Both are great guns. I ended up running a Riton red dot on the max 9. Running a red dot and a few extra rounds is not really needed but it is a nice lil upgrade.
Galloway sells an aftermarket trigger for the lc9s/ec9s 😊
Correct me if I'm wrong but looks like the barrels are interchangeable.
They may be very close but I wouldn't recommend that. Over all they are very similar.
LC9 Max 9 👍
It is a sweet little 9!
I have a LC9s. Great CC for where I live as hot most of the time and wear little clothing
The Pro models do not have a saftey correct?
Yes you are correct
no manual safety. Both have trigger safety.
Price is the big difference. I was going to up grade from the ec9 to the max 9 but price stopped me.
Yeah I hear you. Few extra rounds, night site, and red dot compatability. Thats about the only differences.
Will the LC9 barrel fit the max 9
Im not sure if it will. I no longer have the lc9s. I wouldn't recommend it unless you email Ruger directly.
If I had an LC9s, I would still want a Max 9. If I already had a Max 9, I wouldn't bother with an LC9s. That's the difference.
Yes I agree! They changed just enough with the max 9 to make it a worthy upgrade. Its been a solid gun for me! Not one malfunction in hundreds of rounds.
@@billingsfmx I'm getting one today to keep in my truck.
Sweet Im sure you will love it! I want to get a red dot for mine soon! Maybe snag a black friday deal in a couple months.
Brother. Did you every try and swap the slide assemblies? They look so close that it may be worth the future slide upgrade...?
I did not try that and I wouldnt recommend swapping the slides. Although they do look similar I doubt things would line up or operate correctly. Interesting Idea though.
you guys are fancy, I'm still carrying the original LC9 (not S) lol
Hey what ever you get use too is all good. I had an original LCP and a friend had thr LC9. Great pieces Im just not a fan of those long double action triggers.
@@billingsfmx Galloway trigger will help it shorter :)
Ohh nice Ill check that out!
@@billingsfmx yeah but it times to upgrade either Max 9, P365 or Shield Plus. Tough choice
Yeah any of those 3 would be a nice upgrade for sure!
Love my LC9s... Not interested in the MAX9 at this time.
Yeah I hear you, both great shooters. Last week I shot them both sode by side again. Trigger seems slightly better on the max 9. I also have a red dot installed now and that is a game changer! Either way cant go wrong.
LC9s Pro is the best product Ruger ever produced….and I have a number” of LCPs and others….why they changed? And, I asked them a number of times. Anybody know?
Yes I agree the lc9s pro was a good one and still is but like all companies Ruger has to follow the trends and give their customers want they want. The Max9 has more capacity, better sights, and an optic mount. No body needs those upgrades but they definatly make the Max9 a superior tool for my uses.
In reality Land in a gun fight you point and shoot, accurately, instantly or die. No time to look closely at front/rear sights. Which mean muscle memory is what you need. If you weren't fortunate enough to grow up shooting from a young child that means weekly practice for a few years as muscle memory is much slower to develop in an adult.
Yes I agree. I find Im more accurate with the red dot max 9 vs the normal lc9s with open sites when drawing and firing at my smaller steel gongs. Thats an 8 to 10 inch target. But if Im firing at bigger bad guy sized target my point and shoot accuracy is good enough to get the job done. Have u tried a red dot equiped pistol?
@@billingsfmx Yes, I have. Very nice for target shooting. I don't keep one on my CC because just another thing to catch on something. Nice invention. Have you seen Ruger's new one, no batteries needed?
@@protonneutron9046 yeah I thought it was a pretty cool idea. Id really like to try one and see how it compares to a normal reddot.
Play at 1.25 speed. Everything sounds normal that way. Slow Soyboy Alert.
Eh Ruger is overly expensive junk sold in a cardboard womens shoe box... Might as well add some pumps to your Ruger pistol.
Haha ohhhh come on theyre not that bad, it shot great with no malfunctions. $406 bucks in my hand is a great deal and the box it comes in doesnt make a gun any better? What would you prefer to have for 400 buckdor less?
@@billingsfmx Eh... surprisingly the Kel Tecs are just as good as the Rugers and are cheaper and actually come in a decent plastic box but for $400 I would rather get the Glock. I just got a new Glock 43 with night sights installed at the factory for 4 hondo. Glocks are leaps and bounds better quality than the "investment casting" Rugers.
Yeah keltec makes some cool guns at a great price. Yeah I looked at the glock 43x mos because i want to mount a mini red dot. Its a great gun but the optic ready model is like 550 plus. Also the grip is longer for less rounds unless you get the shield arms mag. I also looked at the hellcat, sig, amd smith and wesson shield plus. All great guns for sure. I ended up with the ruger because it was the best value for the money. Size, weight, ammo capacity, fiberoptic/tritium sights, optic ready, good trigger, reliable, accurate for the size, and it felt good in my hand. Hard to buy a bad gun these days unless you get a lemon.
Always a Ruger hater doesn’t matter what the video is if there’s a Ruger there’s a hater
Yeah peoples opinions are just that. Ive had good luck with all my Ruger guns and they have great customer service. Id like to try some other small 9mm's to compare but damn this gun shoots great!!! If people have valid reasons to back up why they feel a certain way I will gladly listen.