Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Pistol · Discontinued · 2014
| Weight (empty) | 488 g (17.2 oz) |
| Overall Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Barrel Length | 79 mm (3.11") |
| Height | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Width | 23 mm (0.91") |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 351 m/s (1152 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 459 J (339 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Frame Material | Glass Filled Nylon |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Ruger LC9s is a compact, striker-fired semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, introduced in July 2014 as a significantly improved successor to the original hammer-fired LC9. The 's' in the name stands for 'striker,' denoting the complete redesign of the fire control system from the original LC9's heavy double-action-only hammer-fired mechanism to a lighter, crisper striker-fired trigger. Weighing just 488 grams (17.2 oz) unloaded and measuring 152mm in overall length with a 79...
Country of Origin: United States