Posted: 10/9/2014 2:49:30 PM EDT
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I have an LC9. The plastic guide rod broke early on, and I replaced it with a SS one. The recoil is so brutal with the non-progressive spring that it left my hand shaking uncontrollably after a few mags. A heavier spring helped a lot with that, and the new hammer, transfer bar, and other assorted parts from Galloway made made the trigger pull and reset decent enough for me to finally get multiple hits on paper. I got a Hogue grip sleeve to put on it, which made the handle big enough to hang on to, which was good. So, a couple hundred bucks after I bought it, it's finally a useful pistol. Now, maybe 1000 rounds in, the slide is so loose, if I sent it back, I'm sure Ruger would just send me a new gun. Trouble is, I either have to put all of the old parts back in it, or start over. I'm afraid to fire it, and I won't sell someone else a POS like that. So, it sits in the safe. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quote History Quoted:
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I'm looking to get a single stack 9mm or .380 small pistol for CCW. So far I have looked at the G42, LC9, S&W Body Guard, and LCP. I'd like the option to add night sights, but it is not a requirement. My budget is $600 max. Am I missing anything? Options from those who own them currently or have owned them?
Of what you listed i would pick the LC9. I don't like 380 due to lack of power and availability and cost of ammo. All that being said, I got rid of my LC9 and got a shield since its striker fired like a glock, which I use for work and competition. IMO the thin-ness of the shield also makes it a great choice- I prefer a long thin gun for CCW over short and fat. YMMV.
I have an LC9. The plastic guide rod broke early on, and I replaced it with a SS one. The recoil is so brutal with the non-progressive spring that it left my hand shaking uncontrollably after a few mags. A heavier spring helped a lot with that, and the new hammer, transfer bar, and other assorted parts from Galloway made made the trigger pull and reset decent enough for me to finally get multiple hits on paper. I got a Hogue grip sleeve to put on it, which made the handle big enough to hang on to, which was good. So, a couple hundred bucks after I bought it, it's finally a useful pistol. Now, maybe 1000 rounds in, the slide is so loose, if I sent it back, I'm sure Ruger would just send me a new gun. Trouble is, I either have to put all of the old parts back in it, or start over. I'm afraid to fire it, and I won't sell someone else a POS like that. So, it sits in the safe.
This gun laughs at your "brutal recoiling" LC9.
Seriously, OP just get a Kahr K9. The best of all worlds. Light enough to be carried and heavy enough to avoid the "Brutal" recoil of the new plastic 9s. It has a grip to die for.
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