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by Dave2
Wed Jan 05, 2011 1:26 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: New Ruger LC9
Replies: 57
Views: 9552

Re: New Ruger LC9

cbr600 wrote:Indeed. Why order a pepperoni and mushroom pizza and pick off the mushrooms? Better to order a pizza without mushrooms in the first place. :mrgreen:
But... but... mushrooms taste so good... :biggrinjester:
by Dave2
Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: New Ruger LC9
Replies: 57
Views: 9552

Re: New Ruger LC9

RPB wrote:they install them for "liability" reasons ...
I heard that they're either required in MA or ME, or somebody's trying to make it that way. I actually like them, assuming they don't reduce reliability or make the trigger intolerable. I'm more worried about my gun being wrestled away from me in a struggle than needing to take a shot in the middle of a tactical reload. <shrug>
by Dave2
Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: New Ruger LC9
Replies: 57
Views: 9552

Re: New Ruger LC9

Beiruty wrote:It cut short the overall length? It cost more which is expected. However, how about reliability? Is there a double stack version?
That gun's overall length is 5.1" with a 3.35" barrel, vs 6.81" with a 3.5" barrel for the Ruger SR9c. In terms of %, the barrel in the Boberg design is 66% of the OAL vs 51% in the Ruger. The gun's not even out yet, so no word yet on reliability. I suspect that a significant part of going with a single-stack magazine is to simplify the design process. There aren't too many other guns that strip the rounds backwards, so best to keep everything simple until there's more experience with the mechanism.
by Dave2
Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: New Ruger LC9
Replies: 57
Views: 9552

Re: New Ruger LC9

Beiruty wrote:this pistol is not that intersting to me.
Speaking of interesting guns, have any of you seen this? It strips the round out of the mag as the slide begins to recoil, ejects the spent shell and pops the new one up in its place right at the end of rearward motion, and the chambers the round with the forward motion. The back of the barrel is about even with the back of the magazine.
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by Dave2
Mon Jan 03, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: New Ruger LC9
Replies: 57
Views: 9552

Re: New Ruger LC9

I added info for the SR9c and pricing to my chart.
by Dave2
Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:21 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: New Ruger LC9
Replies: 57
Views: 9552

Re: New Ruger LC9

gmckinl wrote:Upon comparing it to other BUG or Near-BUGs in a spreadsheet, it appears to be pretty much just a thinner, single stack, G26 to my way of looking at it.
Wider is only better in cars. I'm looking for a pocket pistol, so a thinner Glock 26 would be perfect for me. The reduced magazine capacity is a factor, though. I'll borrow my buddies 26 and toss in my pocket to see how it feels before buying anything, but I suspect it'll be a bit thicker than I want. Assuming I'm correct about that, the LC9 and P290 are the two front-runners for me, pending favorable reviews and range reports. I love my P226, so I'm inclined to stick with Sig, but my wallet would much prefer the Ruger. (Especially if I still end up getting a P220 Super Match or P226 X-Five Tactical at the end of the year as a present to myself for meeting my weight-loss goal.)
by Dave2
Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:44 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: New Ruger LC9
Replies: 57
Views: 9552

Re: New Ruger LC9

RPB wrote:
USA1 wrote:As long as there are no initial negative reviews, I'll be getting one.
I was considering looking at the Taurus 709 slim, but I'm more of a Ruger fan.
If it had the thumb safety that the PT709 has, and comes stainless, like the PT709 is ... I might get one for the house, it can keep my 709 band PF9 company.

(I actually carry the 709 though when I kayak ... it has a thumb safety/carried in a life jacket pocket.)


If no thumb safety ... it's just another PF9, which I should sell ...
Don't know about the stainless bit, but it does have a thumb safety:
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by Dave2
Mon Jan 03, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: New Ruger LC9
Replies: 57
Views: 9552

Re: New Ruger LC9

RECIT wrote:How would that compare in size to a G26 or Walther PPS or even a PPK/S?
Ruger LC9:

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Price:    $390
Height:   4.5"
Width:    0.9"
Length:   6.0"
Capacity: 7
Weight:   17.1oz (don't know if that's loaded or unloaded, with or without the magazine)
Ruger SR9c:

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Price:    $400
Height:   4.61"
Width:    1.27" (including ambidextrous thumb safety)
Length:   6.85"
Capacity: 10
Weight:   23.4oz (don't know if that's loaded or unloaded, with or without the magazine)
Glock 26:

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Price:    $500 - $547
          $576 (Night Sights)
Height:   4.17"
Width:    1.18"
Length:   6.29"
Capacity: 10
Weight:   19.75oz (don't know if that's with or without the magazine)
Weight:   26.10oz (loaded)
Walther PPS (9mm):

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Price:    $619
Height:   4.4"
Width:    1.04"
Length:   6.3"
Capacity: 7
Weight:   19.4oz (without the magazine)
Walther PPK/S (.380ACP):

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Price:    $529/$523/$543 (Blued/TT/SS)
Height:   4.3"
Width:    0.98"
Length:   6.1"
Capacity: 7
Weight:   22.4oz (without the magazine)
Sig P290:

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Price:    ??? (Impact Guns doesn't have it in their system yet. I've heard that it'll be $530/$550 for Nitron/TT, but the source was dubious at best and the link doesn't work anymore.)
Height:   3.9"
Width:    0.9" (1.1" with slide catch lever)
Length:   5.5"
Capacity: 6 or 8 (don't know which one it comes with, or if the height is greater with the 8-round mag)
Weight:   20.5oz (with the magazine)
Kel-Tec PF9:

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Price:    $262-$300 (there are six color/finish combos there)
Height:   4.3"
Width:    0.88"
Length:   5.85"
Capacity: 7
Weight:   18.2oz (loaded)
Kahr PM9:

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Price:    $620 - $650
          $750 - $790 (Night Sights or Crimson Trace)
Height:   4.0"
Width:    0.9" (that's just the slide width, their site doesn't specify the overall width)
Length:   5.3"
Capacity: 6
Weight:   15.9oz (with the magazine)
To me, it looks like it compares favorably to all of them, except the Glock if mag capacity is more important to you than width. Ooh, I'm gonna go find the Sig P290, Kel-Tec PF9, and Kahr PM9 info and add them in.

Hmm... I'm not sure I believe that the PF9 only weighs 18.2oz loaded, but that's what their site says.

Edited to add Ruger SR9c, fix a couple typos, and add prices from http://www.impactguns.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Dave2
Mon Jan 03, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: New Ruger LC9
Replies: 57
Views: 9552

Re: New Ruger LC9

:woohoo Now I'll have more choices for the "shorts & t-shirt" weather pocket gun I'm gonna get before summer hits.

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