Is Ruger LC9s discontinued?

Keep reading to find out if the Ruger LC9s fits the bill for you. *2020 Update* The LC9s is now discontinued but several places still have it in stock or even used.

What did Ruger replace the LC9 with?

Max-9
July 26, 2021 by Eve Flanigan. Sturm, Ruger, & Company has updated its popular LC9 (most recently called LC9-S) pistol with a brand new 9mm called Max-9. The new pistol sports numerous updates to keep up with today’s concealed carry market standard.

Is the Ruger LC9s a good carry gun?

The Ruger LC9s is a lightweight, highly concealable nine millimeter pistol that ably functions not only as a home defense gun but also a concealed carry or backup weapon. Larger and more powerful than its predecessor the LCP, the LC9s is an excellent choice for those who want power in a discrete package.

What does LC9 stand for?

The Ruger LC9 (standing for “Lightweight Compact 9mm”) is a 9mm caliber, recoil-operated, locked breech, hammer fired, semi-automatic pistol announced by Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Which is more powerful a 38 special or 9mm?

The 9mm is ballistically superior to the . 38 Special, there’s no doubt about that. 38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second).

Does Ruger LC9 shoot 9mm Luger?

The Ruger LC9 is a very compact and thin pistol that is perfect for concealed carry or back-up gun duties. Playing off of the incredibly popular LCP pistol, Ruger has chambered this pistol in the potent 9mm cartridge. The LC9 frame is made of a high-performance, glass-filled nylon, while the slide and barrel are steel.

What bullets does a Ruger LC9?

Ruger LC9
Height	4.5 in (110 mm)
Cartridge	9×19mm .380 ACP (LC380)
Action	Short recoil
Feed system	7- and 9-round box magazines

Is the LC9 a flex fuel?

The LC9 was introduced in 2007. Originally, it was a flex fuel version of the LH6. In 2010, the LC9 was upgraded with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and replaced the LH6. It was available in GM pickups and SUVs until 2014.

Where are Ruger firearms made?

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., better known by the shortened name Ruger, is an American firearm manufacturing company based in Southport, Connecticut with production facilities also in Newport, New Hampshire; Mayodan, North Carolina and Prescott, Arizona.

Who makes Ruger Firearms?

About the Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. is the leading independent producer of firearms in the United States. Sturm, Ruger designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns, primarily for sporting purposes, but also for law enforcement and military agencies.

Is Ruger a gun?

Better known simply as Ruger, Sturm, Ruger & Co. produce rifles, shotguns, pistols and are perhaps best known for their single and double action revolvers. Currently Sturm, Ruger & Co. is the fourth largest gun manufacturer in the United States.

What is a Ruger rifle?

The Ruger 10/22 is a series of semi-automatic rifles produced by American firearm manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co., chambered for the .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge. It uses a patented 10-round rotary magazine, though higher capacity box magazines are also available.