And now I definately think its gonna give the shield a run for its money. Super smooth trigger and clean break. Very crisp sights, definately a 100% improvement. Will I trade my shield for one? Probably not. Will I buy one? Bet your butt I will!

Looking at the title to this post, the LC9 is not a striker fired pistol. (there's a shrouded hammer, just like the LCP)

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He is referring to the new LC9S which is a striker fired pistol.

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The proof will be in how nice it feels to shoot. If it doesn't feel nicer to shoot than the Shield, there will probably be SOME die hard Ruger fans that will dump the Shield, but it won't be much competition.
While I haven't gotten a chance to shoot an LC9s yet, I do know that I do not like the heavy recoil of the original LC9. The original LC9 is as uncomfortable to shoot as the PF-9 and DB9 and I don't see a striker fire version changing that.
My Shield on the other hand, is as smooth and nice to shoot as a G26, which to me, makes it an All-Day-Shooter (and I can shoot it all day without feeling fatigued).

Harsh/Heavy recoil = Increased time to get back on target = Slower Follow-up shots. Not desirable in a carry pistol (to me anyway).

Do NOT dump a Shield in favor of an LC9S until you've actually SHOT an LC9S.

Initial reviews seem favorable, but one reviewer noted a pretty long trigger reset.

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I stand corrected. I hadn't heard of that one. (not that I follow Ruger news much )

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I think trigger reset is an overrated parameter. More than one VERY successful competitive shooter releases the trigger completely. "Riding the reset" must be learned for every gun you own and is likely to be different on all of them. A full release works with all firearms, so what's not to like? The time saved riding the reset is minimal for the average shooter IMHO, as proven by those competitive shooters who do use full release.

With roughly the same weight and dimensions, I wouldn't think it would be that dramatically different. Wow.

I think it's just a personal thing. I prefer a shorter rest myself. I find it easier to get off a more accurate second shot.

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Reset plays no part for me either. For some reason that new ruger felt really slick to me. I owned tjese hammer styled one a few years back and sold it cause of That stupid trigger

I have a Kahr CW9, based on the feel of the trigger, I think of it as a skinny revolver.

Good thing about the Kahrs is atleast they are smoooooth

Yeah... It surprised the heck out of me when I shot the Shield for the first time. I was expecting a much rougher recoil, comparable to that of the PF-9 and LC9, but it's much closer to a G26... Smooth.

Been going between one of these, an XDs, and a shield...so this thread has made the decision harder!!!! I can't find any one range that has all 3 to test out.

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Sold both my LC9 and LCP. I bought them each on high recommendation from a friend and was sorely disappointed with them in the range. Went back to my J-frames for pocket carry, and occasionally carry my Blue Line acquired Glock 42.

I have owned a hammer-fired LC9, and wasn't happy with it. I'm glad to see that the new LC9S doesn't have the LCI, and it appears like it doesn't have the lock, either. It does still have the thumb safety, which I can ignore, but it also has the mag disconnect, which I don't like. In the hammer-fired LC9, it was hard to remove...I wonder if the LC9S is different?

I still think the Shield is a much better gun than the LC9, either version. Yes, I haven't seen an LC9S in person, much less shot one, but it's only incrementally different from the LC9, and it would have to be a LOT different to top the Shield.

BUT, that's my opinion...and with that and a few dollars, you can get a cup of coffee at Denny's.

I carry a j every dang day

Now there is a companion model to the Ruger LC9s. The LC9s Pro.
The new LC9s Pro is identical to the LC9s in appearance and function, with a few key differences. The new Pro model is offered without a thumb-operated manual safety lever or a magazine disconnect safety. This model should sell very well!

Read more: First Look: Ruger LC9s Pro | Guns & Ammo

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