484 Posts #2 • 5 mo ago. They have both functioned fine and make great pocket guns. FIREARMS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. EC9s ® LC9s ® LC380 ® ... As a result, retailers who sell Ruger pistols and revolvers must also sell or provide an "integrated mechanical safety device" with the Ruger firearm, unless the firearm was designed with an internal lock, as some are. The EC9s definitely exceeded expectations. They are all single action guns even if the marketing guys play games saying they are 1.5 action or whatever. Ruger can pass that reduction in cost up to the consumer without sacrificing quality and reliability.”. It's not refined, but it is an effective, accurate, and reliable tool. There are only minor differences between them, so to have a more comprehensive comparison, it is important to look at specific factors like durability, user-friendliness, safety, and affordability. I never experienced any issues shooting at full capacity, which isn’t always the case, even with firearms from big-name brands. The EC9s handles well for a small handgun and, more importantly, it’s reliable. A Hogue 18404 beavertail grip sleeve cured all. Pluff explained that bluing is a penetrative process that requires the component to be placed in multiple tanks while black oxide is more of a coating that can be integrated into the production line. I have two LCP’s that I have carried, one of which I gave to a family member. Location: Fresno,CA,USA. The external safety is both unobtrusive and easy to engage, and the magazine releases freely as long as the shooter doesn’t have his or her middle finger pressed against the right side of the firearm. Great gun for the money. Buy It Now. This gun was definitely made on a Monday or Friday. Please refer to the store policies listed below prior to completing your Buy It Now purchase: Check-Out Now! Sweet. Condition: New with tags. Scroll down to view live inventory. In short, the EC9s is a pleasure to carry, because it is thin and lightweight, and very easy to draw from a pocket holster. Is this pistol the best sub-$250 compact carry handgun out there? It’s like they are hanging up on the release button. I purchased two more on E-Bay; two will be loaded and one empty each month; I will rotate the empty one every month, giving each magazine spring a month of rest for each two months of being fully loaded. Forum Supporter. The Sig Sauer 115g JHP shot the smallest group, but each was well within an acceptable size range. This greatly increases your options for concealed carry holsters and other gear for your gun. Pistol, https://www.facebook.com/299GUNSTop Guns is a locally owned and run business. Both of these are what I would consider as decent self-defense loads. The result is … It is slightly larger than the LCP2 but not much bigger, certainly much smaller than the SR9C. The fix was the “Pro” model on the 2nd model. I just purchase the EC9 and I love it. It fires every time. Follow him on Instagram @bornforgoodluck and email him at jordan@gunsamerica.com. The firearm features a variety of mechanisms that guard against accidental discharge, including an integrated trigger safety, manual safety, and loaded chamber indicator. A magazine safety prevents the firearm from discharging while the shooter reloads the magazine. It’s somewhat translucent but bright and let’s the underneath white to sho through. No safety feature can replace safe gun handling, of course, but new shooters can benefit from a trigger that won’t go bang unless significant force is applied. What’s not to like? The EC9s runs, plain and simple. The sights are machined directly into the slide, which saves costs associated with purchasing third-party products. *EC9s Guide Rod Assembly part#32 (bent washer after 950 rounds) replaced 10/26/18 by Ruger for free. I keep reading comments from people on various boards who claim to have an LCP (original version) and who make comments talking about how they have “never had a jam” and “it eats any and everything I feed it”. Just slightly larger than the popular and compact LCP. Shooting from 15 yards off of a rest, the Ruger EC9s was the least accurate of our test guns. I find the quality acceptable. Related Guide: CZ 75 vs. P01 Compact 9mm Pistol Ruger LC9S or EC9S Handgun? Since then, this safety program was expanded to encompass the entire Ruger firearm line. I have had an LC9 for about four years. I prefer the LC over the EC, but sometimes price points dictate what you get and for $250.00 you get a great gun with the EC9. The grip is textured on all four sides (including the mag extension), which helps maintain a firm hold on the small handgun. The single, 7-round magazine comes with both an extended and a flat floorplate, and Ruger also offers extended 9-round magazines. The barrel is finished with “black oxide,” which is somewhat less shiny than bluing. Accuracy. The EC9s is a version of the LC9 intended to … Although the official retail price reduces this gun by $100 or more from the LC9S, we are seeing “street” prices of the EC9 between $200 and $220……and similarly the LC9S prices seemed to have gone down (proportionatrly) even more…..to the $220 to $240 range. Concealed Carry, Location: Merced,CA,USA. Twist: 1:10″ RH My EC9s has run flawlessly with any FMJ, Remington UMC JHP, and 124gr. Maryland law also provides that pistols and revolvers manufactured before January 1, 2003 may be sold in Maryland after that date, even … I’ve had this problem with other pistols and found that I was gripping the pistol with the off hand so that it was putting pressure on the bottom of the magazine. Use a toothpick, dab tiny drop to apply white to sight. The EC9s also features a magazine safety, which prevents the handgun from firing without a magazine inserted. Specifications: Weight: 17.2 oz. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. For a number of years, though I liked Ruger revolvers never thought much of their semi-autos. It just may be but there is a lot of competition to be found on the market. It may not be limp wrist but your high rate of issues with multiple weapons that the mfg had checked out would have me asking a reliable shooting buddy to watch your technique for any clues as to what you might be doing differently or oddly that might explain the jams. FITS RUGER EC9s ANKLE HOLSTER HIDDENCARRY W/MAGAZINE POUCH - MADE IN U.S.A. $ 21.95. Well Grigori……maybe you’re a limp wristed little fellow. An excellent choice for the first time gun owner. Administrator. I like carrying with the safety on, so I am glad it has a thumb safety. *Hogues Handall Beavertail Grip Sleeve for the LC9/EC9s./try it. I ordered some new extension floor plates for the rest of my mags and have not had a problem since. The EC9S is great to; the sights are fixed so what, especially for that price. If you can get the muzzle pointed in the right direction and pull the trigger, the EC9s will follow through. The third time for a stuck slide and barrel. I have two Ruger LCP’s, both of which I hand painted the sites white and that worked well. For safety, the EC9s is equipped with an integrated trigger safety, manual safety, magazine disconnect, and inspection port that allows for visual confirmation of a loaded or empty chamber. Ruger's new EC9s pistol fills the once noticeable hole in the market for budget-friendly single-stack 9 mm concealed-carry pistols. Firearms: Special Deals: Ammunition: Accessories: Live Auctions: Gift Cards: Team Buds: Find Accessories For My Gun: Close. 3283 3283 736676032839. It is slightly larger than the LCP2 but not much bigger, certainly much smaller than the SR9C. HOT DOG, they ARE going to have these guns running right!!!! Slide Material: Through-Hardened Alloy Steel I would buy another one without question. No safety! I’ve never understood why Ruger makes ANY gun with all black sites. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community FWIW I leave my thumb safety disabled on my EC9s. Check out our ruger ec9s holster selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our accessories shops. But they are serrated to help reduce glare. This is a table top review and comparison of the Ruger EC9S and the LC9S (and LC9S Pro) models. Came with only one mag. Sig’s 115g FMJ performed the best, but all loads produced acceptable accuracy. Sights: Integral The EC9s ate whatever I fed it and hit the target to boot. About the author: If you want a safety, you may want to look at a Ruger EC9s. I solved my problem by buying the Ruger LCR .357Mag revolver. The Ruger EC9s is slim, lightweight and compact for personal protection. SR1911® PC Charger™ AR-556® Pistol. The trigger pull is crisper and better than anything else in its class and price point. in .32 H&R and .32 - 20, Convertible Single-Action Revolvers (2 cylinders) I also touched up the sights with Whiteout. It's not refined, but it is an effective, accurate, and reliable tool. The State of Maryland has mandated that all pistols and revolvers manufactured on or after January 1, 2003 must have an "integrated mechanical safety device" to be legally available for sale in Maryland. Still jamming 2-3 times per every two mags ((6+1 each mag). I was excited and hopeful! Haven’t fired an ec9 so can’t compare. Such a practice is heavily regulated and subject to applicable laws. These include an integrated trigger safety that is located on the tip of the trigger that ensures the pistol only fires if the safety is engaged. ***, Lead Faucet Tactical Accelerated Rifle & Pistol Course: Everything is a Rehearsal for Something, Nemo Omen 300 Win Mag – AR Gets A Turbo Charger. Each time I stepped to the line I loaded a full magazine, chambered a round, and topped off with one additional round. Please contact us if you have any questions. Width: 0.90″ Machine the sights into the slide which eliminates a bunch of other operations thus lowering the price. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible … My buddy picks up the pistol and shoots 4 mags with no issue and gives it back to me. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a … It also keeps my sweaty hands securely on it while also softening the recoil a little. Any owners with hands on experience? Consumers (including GunsAmerica commenters) have been understandably wary about corner-cutting during the manufacturing process.