I ended up getting a Ruger Max 9 Pro. According to an actual Ruger engineer I spoke to, the Max 9 is literally the LC9S and EC9S with a facelift and a modern micro double stack mag. I got mine on sale for $319.99. And it came with two mags, you can't beat that. Love it, 100% reliable for me. Optics ready set up and sights are also superior.
Have carried a Ruger LC9/LC9s since 2013, current EDC is a version with Hi-Viz fiber optic sights. Excellent concealment in an Uncle Mike's #3 pocket holster, decent accuracy at close range and solid reliability. 7 rounds plus 1 in the pipe and I'm in no hurry to jump on the micro-9 bandwagon. I foresee many years of duty from my Ruger.
I've carried the Lc9, an now have Lc9s also, I feel perfectly safe with either one in my pocket. But I also carry 2 mags in a mag holster in my left pocket.
Being theoretically short on rounds, an God willing may we never need them, thats why I have a double mag holster, plus in 1 mag in the gun, an 1 in the pipe always, cause you just never know anymore, anywhere, anytime. Been to way to many places around the country, an have seen to much to not carry w/ extra mags. JIC.
The Ruger EC9S is my wifes daily carry and she loves it. For some reason she gravitated towards the EC9S over the G26, Shield Plus, or CSX. I don't personally like shooting it as I feel it rides too high which makes the recoil on an already light gun even worse. Then again....my wife is a better shot then me with any gun so maybe I just suck haha. I'll stick with my G26/Shield Plus set-up. Happy shooting
picking one up next week, used for a decent price! Actually sold all my popular micro compacts including the p365...Trading and selling firearms is a rabbit hole for me, so I'm going back to the basics on a budget!
I’ve had my EC9s for about 8 years. It was my first “compact” pistol after carrying a S&W 686 and a Glock 17 and 19. Those are now mostly nightstand guns now. It’s not my favorite pistol but I do like it. My EDC currently is Taurus GX4 but I still rotate the Ruger in occasionally . I wasn’t bothered about the fixed sights on the Ruger. Not a lot of precise aiming likely to be done in a close quarters situation this gun is made for anyway (I’m not saying accuracy and shot placement aren’t important). Only aftermarket upgrade I’ve done is a rubber Hogue grip sleeve. Totally changed the way the gun feels in a good way. It’s a meatier more solid grip and I think helps with recoil. I have three mags with the pinky extensions. Glad to have it in my collection.
I have the same gun and put the Ruger grip glove over it. Totally agree how it makes the gun feel way better in the hand. Without it, it's just like top heavy and almost hurts my big hands cause grip is so small
I carry this in my right pocket with 2 extra mags in a mag holster in my left pocket, an feel very comfortable carrying, this everyday, but thats just me. But I also installed the hooked mag plates on every magazine I have, makes for a very fast draw from the pocket, an a rock solid purchase on the weapon. Thx for the vid FG
Great video on a firearm that still fills a certain nitch for some. Slim, light, & stone solid reliable. I pocket carried a EC9S for along time. A while back, I ran across an LC9S on a screamin' close-out deal. The high vis sights kicked it up a notch for these 70 year old eyeballs. 15 yards, no problem. Always enjoy your videos, thanks for the no BS, no drama content!
That’s interesting they still make that in the world of higher capacity pocket physicals I think I’ll stick with my Ruger LCP max I can fit 12 rounds of some serious G9 external hollow points and I feel totally well armed.
Had one,(LC9Spro). After 430ish rounds the mags would fall out, refuse to load The mag catch was getting chewed up. For about $5 I got a mag catch and spring, replaced, checked for function with 50 roundsand immediately sold it. Glad yours seems to be holding up. Not a cool thing to have happen with a ccw. I do still have many Ruger revolvers and 10/22s. Not a fan of their semi autos. It did shoot well.
I have the EC9s and the original Bodyguard .380. I really like them both. Just my experiences shooting them, the Bodyguard has a heavy trigger pull and is not very accurate unless you're up close or a really good shot. It feels like shooting a revolver with the trigger. It's also small enough that I can take it running. It's actually the same exact size as my Ruger LCPII .22, which is a really fun little gun to shoot. I feel like people either love it or hate it because of the trigger. The EC9s has less recoil than my friend's S&W EZ MP Shield, is nice and rounded around the edges is perfectly balanced with the weight, unlike some guns that are top heavy. It feels really good in the hand. Neither gun has ever jammed on me or malfunctioned, unless it's at the end of a long range day and it's getting gummed up with carbon. I still can't believe the EC9s is so inexpensive.
Carried a Ruger LCP custom for like 6-7 years, it was my go to pocket carry. Then started watching modern ballistic tests and how ineffective a 380 ACP is for a gun that size and got rid of it. Got a 642 never looked back. Your 9mm variant is pretty good, but when you look at the new micro high capacity 9s, this Ruger is now kind of behind the times. Great video Dan.
I like single stack, carrying a double stack in the pocket is like carrying a brick and the double stack mags are like bricks in my pockets. I like double stacks, but there is a time and place and wardrobe choices for those that don't always fit the occasion...doublestacks stay home and single stacks get carried.
I used to own BOTH the LC9 & LC380 and they were both GREAT guns for their time. I am surprised that Ruger still produces some of these old guns such as the LCP, LCP2 and I feel that they are eclipsed by the LCP 380 MAX that is a GREAT update...
👍I like RUGER. Years ago I purchased 2 of these types. LC9 & the LC9S PRO. They’ve been good for carry & light in weight. Lil snappy but we all know this. Crazy thing… the trigger dongle aggregates my finger pad. It hits a nerve or something. IDK. Really odd. I replaced the trigger w/ I think APEX on the PRO & I’m good. Never really shoot w/ the other LC9 w/ safety. Also, got the very small LCP 380. never shot it though. Taking up some space in a safe. *Thanks for the videos, D! We do appreciate you sir … more than you know. 👍🇺🇸🙏God bless ya too!
Interesting, Have you ever shot a Sig P938? I wonder how they would compare recoil wise.... This could be a good backup to your backup! I really like the P938 Legion btw. Good video Dan. 👍
Hey... great review. I just picked up one of these the other day. Just a note: as on the Remington RM380 (which is a reboot of a Rohrbaugh design) the locking pin will "fall out" with no pushing if one just holds the gun with the left side facing toward gravity, and slightly rocking the slide back and forth with very small movements. Make sure you know where that pin is when it falls out... Also, do you have recommendations about what to use for dots on the sights on this gun? Thanks?
I wouldn't mine owning one......I do have the original .380....call her "Pee Wee" I keep holstered in my back pocket all of the time...back-up. Terrible trigger, well, you just have to master it.....took a few rounds for sure, and I have to use one hand....just because of the size of hands.....enjoyed the video.....never a disappointment!
Carried my LC9S everyday for 4 years IWB, Sometimes I almost forgot it was on my side because it's so slim. I still carry it during the summer while in shorts. I wish Ruger still made the Pro model.
Love my pro model, have several thousand rounds through it and dead solid reliable. Switch between it and a .38 spl LCR both quality pieces I trust 100%. The LCR has undoubtedly the best smoothest DAO trigger I have ever felt on any DA pistol from any manufacturer.
Why can't Ruger figure out tooless takedown like every single other manufacturer... seriously, this puts their guns in the same category as hipoint imo...their revolvers are very nice and so are a couple of their rifles, but they cannot figure out the semiauto game post p-series. They should bring back the p-series, those were sweet guns for not much money. Everything since has been downhill in my opinion.
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I ended up getting a Ruger Max 9 Pro. According to an actual Ruger engineer I spoke to, the Max 9 is literally the LC9S and EC9S with a facelift and a modern micro double stack mag. I got mine on sale for $319.99. And it came with two mags, you can't beat that. Love it, 100% reliable for me. Optics ready set up and sights are also superior.
Have carried a Ruger LC9/LC9s since 2013, current EDC is a version with Hi-Viz fiber optic sights. Excellent concealment in an Uncle Mike's #3 pocket holster, decent accuracy at close range and solid reliability. 7 rounds plus 1 in the pipe and I'm in no hurry to jump on the micro-9 bandwagon. I foresee many years of duty from my Ruger.
Just get a walther pps m2.
I've carried the Lc9, an now have Lc9s also, I feel perfectly safe with either one in my pocket. But I also carry 2 mags in a mag holster in my left pocket.
@@williammccaslin8527 : well done. I carry a spare mag most times, sometimes not.
Being theoretically short on rounds, an God willing may we never need them, thats why I have a double mag holster, plus in 1 mag in the gun, an 1 in the pipe always, cause you just never know anymore, anywhere, anytime. Been to way to many places around the country, an have seen to much to not carry w/ extra mags. JIC.
I just bought this gun yesterday and I am not disappointed, seems like an excellent tool for everyday concealed carry.
Very cool man
Put on a Hogue grip. You’re welcome!
The Ruger EC9S is my wifes daily carry and she loves it. For some reason she gravitated towards the EC9S over the G26, Shield Plus, or CSX. I don't personally like shooting it as I feel it rides too high which makes the recoil on an already light gun even worse. Then again....my wife is a better shot then me with any gun so maybe I just suck haha. I'll stick with my G26/Shield Plus set-up. Happy shooting
Why does your wife carry
👍👍Thanks Dan, I’m one of those who still likes the single stacks. I still carry my s&w original shield and my s&w ez9.
picking one up next week, used for a decent price! Actually sold all my popular micro compacts including the p365...Trading and selling firearms is a rabbit hole for me, so I'm going back to the basics on a budget!
Just purchased one of these. Awesome little firearm.
Had mine for 5 years and shot 200+ through it yesterday, it is a awesome little firearm!
Good realistic review. Will probably get another magazine on Amazon
I’ve had my EC9s for about 8 years. It was my first “compact” pistol after carrying a S&W 686 and a Glock 17 and 19. Those are now mostly nightstand guns now. It’s not my favorite pistol but I do like it. My EDC currently is Taurus GX4 but I still rotate the Ruger in occasionally . I wasn’t bothered about the fixed sights on the Ruger. Not a lot of precise aiming likely to be done in a close quarters situation this gun is made for anyway (I’m not saying accuracy and shot placement aren’t important). Only aftermarket upgrade I’ve done is a rubber Hogue grip sleeve. Totally changed the way the gun feels in a good way. It’s a meatier more solid grip and I think helps with recoil. I have three mags with the pinky extensions. Glad to have it in my collection.
Love the comment Andrew
I have the same gun and put the Ruger grip glove over it. Totally agree how it makes the gun feel way better in the hand. Without it, it's just like top heavy and almost hurts my big hands cause grip is so small
I carry this in my right pocket with 2 extra mags in a mag holster in my left pocket, an feel very comfortable carrying, this everyday, but thats just me. But I also installed the hooked mag plates on every magazine I have, makes for a very fast draw from the pocket, an a rock solid purchase on the weapon. Thx for the vid FG
Great video on a firearm that still fills a certain nitch for some. Slim, light, & stone solid reliable. I pocket carried a EC9S for along time. A while back, I ran across an LC9S on a screamin' close-out deal. The high vis sights kicked it up a notch for these 70 year old eyeballs. 15 yards, no problem. Always enjoy your videos, thanks for the no BS, no drama content!
Love my LC9S.. carry it almost every day
That’s interesting they still make that in the world of higher capacity pocket physicals I think I’ll stick with my Ruger LCP max I can fit 12 rounds of some serious G9 external hollow points and I feel totally well armed.
I really like the LC9S PRO. No thumb safty and no magazine disconnect. Must be carried in a good holster.
Had one,(LC9Spro). After 430ish rounds the mags would fall out, refuse to load
The mag catch was getting chewed up. For about $5 I got a mag catch and spring, replaced, checked for function with 50 roundsand immediately sold it. Glad yours seems to be holding up. Not a cool thing to have happen with a ccw.
I do still have many Ruger revolvers and 10/22s. Not a fan of their semi autos. It did shoot well.
I want to get it just for the light weight thinking of this one or the S&W 2.0 bodyguard 380
I have the EC9s and the original Bodyguard .380. I really like them both. Just my experiences shooting them, the Bodyguard has a heavy trigger pull and is not very accurate unless you're up close or a really good shot. It feels like shooting a revolver with the trigger. It's also small enough that I can take it running. It's actually the same exact size as my Ruger LCPII .22, which is a really fun little gun to shoot. I feel like people either love it or hate it because of the trigger. The EC9s has less recoil than my friend's S&W EZ MP Shield, is nice and rounded around the edges is perfectly balanced with the weight, unlike some guns that are top heavy. It feels really good in the hand. Neither gun has ever jammed on me or malfunctioned, unless it's at the end of a long range day and it's getting gummed up with carbon. I still can't believe the EC9s is so inexpensive.
This is a very reliable, very concealable, inexpensive, carry option. I love how slim it is. Thanks for the video!👍
Carried a Ruger LCP custom for like 6-7 years, it was my go to pocket carry. Then started watching modern ballistic tests and how ineffective a 380 ACP is for a gun that size and got rid of it. Got a 642 never looked back. Your 9mm variant is pretty good, but when you look at the new micro high capacity 9s, this Ruger is now kind of behind the times. Great video Dan.
👍 really like the EC9. Shoots great, durable, and very reliable .
love my EC9S. its perfect for me. i'm not a big guy and i have small hands. I have the FDE frame and love that too.
Man haven't shot it in a long time thanks Dan for reminding me I still have one!
" summer months ahead of us". many outdoors more but things go south just as fast in colder temps, hiking trails to parking lots.
I like single stack, carrying a double stack in the pocket is like carrying a brick and the double stack mags are like bricks in my pockets. I like double stacks, but there is a time and place and wardrobe choices for those that don't always fit the occasion...doublestacks stay home and single stacks get carried.
Tengo una y compre 3 magazines de 9 rounds. Me encanta
I have the lc9 hammer fired the lc9s pro and the ec9 s love them all I do find myself carrying the original lc9 the most .
I used to own BOTH the LC9 & LC380 and they were both GREAT guns for their time. I am surprised that Ruger still produces some of these old guns such as the LCP, LCP2 and I feel that they are eclipsed by the LCP 380 MAX that is a GREAT update...
👍I like RUGER. Years ago I purchased 2 of these types. LC9 & the LC9S PRO. They’ve been good for carry & light in weight. Lil snappy but we all know this.
Crazy thing… the trigger dongle aggregates my finger pad. It hits a nerve or something. IDK. Really odd. I replaced the trigger w/ I think APEX on the PRO & I’m good. Never really shoot w/ the other LC9 w/ safety. Also, got the very small LCP 380. never shot it though. Taking up some space in a safe.
*Thanks for the videos, D!
We do appreciate you sir … more than you know. 👍🇺🇸🙏God bless ya too!
Thanks, Dan. Nice review.
I've got double stack micro nines but really like the thinnest and weight of a single stack as far as carrying comfort 👍
Great review Dan the Man. Spot on and informative. I’m happy to see RUclips didn’t turn your comments off.
Thanks for another great review..
Good review. Thanks
Thanks John
Reliable, accurate, USA made on a budget! 👍👍
Thanks!!
Great review. I think It's a very interesting pistol. Especially for It's size.
Interesting, Have you ever shot a Sig P938? I wonder how they would compare recoil wise.... This could be a good backup to your backup! I really like the P938 Legion btw. Good video Dan. 👍
I used to carry one in my pocket but the thumb slide gets loose over time so i just open carry with a long shirt
Perfect pocket pistol
Good little gun, buddy of mine has one. I like size of it but I don't care much for the trigger.
Aye you got my exact ankle/pocket carry gun
How does this compare to the keltec PF-9?
Nice pocket carry pistol 💪💪😎😎
Hey... great review. I just picked up one of these the other day.
Just a note: as on the Remington RM380 (which is a reboot of a Rohrbaugh design) the locking pin will "fall out" with no pushing if one just holds the gun with the left side facing toward gravity, and slightly rocking the slide back and forth with very small movements. Make sure you know where that pin is when it falls out...
Also, do you have recommendations about what to use for dots on the sights on this gun? Thanks?
i have ec9s i do not have any problem with it......i bought 4 10 round magazine and 3 6 round magazine.....
I wouldn't mine owning one......I do have the original .380....call her "Pee Wee" I keep holstered in my back pocket all of the time...back-up. Terrible trigger, well, you just have to master it.....took a few rounds for sure, and I have to use one hand....just because of the size of hands.....enjoyed the video.....never a disappointment!
Great comment MrShifter. Thanks
The basic firearm for when all you need is the basic firearm!
Nice Ruger.
shame Ruger doesn't make the LC9S or pro better w/options.
You'll probably like the Max 9.
Carried my LC9S everyday for 4 years IWB, Sometimes I almost forgot it was on my side because it's so slim. I still carry it during the summer while in shorts. I wish Ruger still made the Pro model.
Love my pro model, have several thousand rounds through it and dead solid reliable. Switch between it and a .38 spl LCR both quality pieces I trust 100%. The LCR has undoubtedly the best smoothest DAO trigger I have ever felt on any DA pistol from any manufacturer.
First thing is houge grip. Then paint front sight. Its Lil snappy. Not a fun range pistol. Mine is great for what its made for.
It is not lite weight it is small and comfortable to wear,but you will be wearing certain clothes with a belt. To keep it up.
Yep I have the same experience
Why can't Ruger figure out tooless takedown like every single other manufacturer... seriously, this puts their guns in the same category as hipoint imo...their revolvers are very nice and so are a couple of their rifles, but they cannot figure out the semiauto game post p-series. They should bring back the p-series, those were sweet guns for not much money. Everything since has been downhill in my opinion.
If you put the Mcarbo Trigger Spring Kit, the trigger pull will be at 3lbs.
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mine was free . didnt last long tho.
wut happened?
This has been on the market for 8 years. Nothing like being late to the party.
Thanks TFG. Great job. Good info. God bless.
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