Post by huntergks on Aug 21, 2015 16:25:39 GMT -6
I picked up my new Ruger LC9S Pro today from my gun guy after a 3 month wait. I also picked up a box of 115 grain FMJ target ammo. After reading the owner’s manual for the pistol & Crimson Trace laser sight, I went out back to my firing range to check out the gun & the laser sight. I have no experience with lasers & didn’t know what to expect but was a little disappointed in the fact that, in broad daylight, you can’t see the laser. I went into the barn & it shows up real well so I think I may go back out this evening when it’s darker to test it out. It’s a little hard to see but the laser on/off button is just below the trigger guard & the mag release button. The laser is activated when you grip the gun & turned off when you relax your grip. You don’t have to exert any extra pressure; just a normal grip turns it on.
The clip on the left is the one that came with the gun with the finger extension attached. The one on the right is one my gun guy had with a longer extended which fits my hand a lot better.
To give you an idea of the size of the gun, I wear a size 12 ring. Normally, I wouldn’t have my finger on the trigger, but I had the slide back & the gun was unloaded. I am right handed but couldn’t take the pic with my left, hence, holding the gun in my left hand.
I filled both clips with the max of 7 rounds & fired from about 7 yards using the iron sights. Everything I’ve read says that most self defense occurrences are at 20’ so that’s what I went with. Right out of the box, I thought the gun pretty well; it’s the shooter that needs more practice. All 14 rounds were within the 8 ring & better with 4 in the 8, 4 in the 9, 3 in the 10, & 3 in the bull’s-eye.
The next 14 shots were also all within the 8 ring & better.
The last 7 shots were getting better with 4 in the 9 & 3 in the 10. I have ammo coming in Monday & will be able to practice more hopefully getting a lot better.
All in all, I was pleased with how the gun handles, the ease of use, the weight, & the out-of-the-box accuracy of the iron sights. As soon as I can test the laser sight, I will post the results. I highly recommend the Ruger LC9S Pro as a small concealed carry pistol.
The clip on the left is the one that came with the gun with the finger extension attached. The one on the right is one my gun guy had with a longer extended which fits my hand a lot better.
To give you an idea of the size of the gun, I wear a size 12 ring. Normally, I wouldn’t have my finger on the trigger, but I had the slide back & the gun was unloaded. I am right handed but couldn’t take the pic with my left, hence, holding the gun in my left hand.
I filled both clips with the max of 7 rounds & fired from about 7 yards using the iron sights. Everything I’ve read says that most self defense occurrences are at 20’ so that’s what I went with. Right out of the box, I thought the gun pretty well; it’s the shooter that needs more practice. All 14 rounds were within the 8 ring & better with 4 in the 8, 4 in the 9, 3 in the 10, & 3 in the bull’s-eye.
The next 14 shots were also all within the 8 ring & better.
The last 7 shots were getting better with 4 in the 9 & 3 in the 10. I have ammo coming in Monday & will be able to practice more hopefully getting a lot better.
All in all, I was pleased with how the gun handles, the ease of use, the weight, & the out-of-the-box accuracy of the iron sights. As soon as I can test the laser sight, I will post the results. I highly recommend the Ruger LC9S Pro as a small concealed carry pistol.
