Hi Bob,

I joined this forum to respond to your LC9 /shield information. I really liked the LC9 and put alot of $$$$ in it. I'm a Ruger junkie. But, i was cleaning mine after a range shoot to find my barrel cracked in the rear of the block under the feed ramp. just a hair line crack. sent it to Ruger who said the frame cracked somewhere. they were to replace it. I opted for a SS frame/barrel, striker fired sr9. Same as the Shield! i am going w/ a 9mm shield also. the LCP is a good little bug. But it also has it's issues. Ruger is great on service but their products are disappointing for reliability/fit and finish. Regards, kurtj58