Ruger LC9, don't buy one - The Firearms Forum

ka64 · 05-21-2011, 05:04 PM

200 rounds and the hammer stop spring broke.

Now I know this is the 1911 forum which brings me to my next question.

I'm looking to purchase a Colt new agent for personal carry, my full size Goverment is a little too big for the summer carry.

Does anyone have a new agent and if so how do you like it?

Helix_FR · 05-21-2011, 11:26 PM

So you had a little bad luck with a relatively good gun. It happens. New agents see their problems too. Had one with a broken pin and one with a mis fit link that caused some lockup issues. Send it to Ruger, they'll make good on it.

Double D · 05-22-2011, 07:09 AM

I have the colt defender 45 and love it. I dont think you will go wrong with the colt.

Hawg · 05-22-2011, 07:37 AM

I don't care much for most Ruger hand guns but anybody can and does make a lemon now and then.

jack404 · 05-22-2011, 07:42 AM

ka64 , springs are springs and dont represent the gun as a whole , say you have a spring in a hot box after tempering to set a specific RC hardness and a kiln brick splits and allows a air gap , that can throw the temp off by 140 D F in the area of the air flow and effect only those pieces in the air flow maybe only one or two!!

it should not happen but its a fact , a squillion things can happen .. but springs etc do not make the gun .. what i know of the LC its a pretty good weapon , reliable , etc , and ruger have a decent service even here , give em a call

a agent ( sorry brain slip) is not bad neither so i wont try to say against that , in fact when ya get one show us all and do a range report .. but you maybe a tad harsh on the LC

cheers

JLA · 05-22-2011, 09:45 AM

I agree, call ruger. theyll make good on it and it wont cost you anything. The LCP is a great weapon and theres no difference the LC9 shouldnt be. Give them a chance to chase out the 'new weapon bugs'...

ka64 · 05-22-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jack404

ka64 , springs are springs and dont represent the gun as a whole , say you have a spring in a hot box after tempering to set a specific RC hardness and a kiln brick splits and allows a air gap , that can throw the temp off by 140 D F in the area of the air flow and effect only those pieces in the air flow maybe only one or two!!

it should not happen but its a fact , a squillion things can happen .. but springs etc do not make the gun .. what i know of the LC its a pretty good weapon , reliable , etc , and ruger have a decent service even here , give em a call

a agent ( sorry brain slip) is not bad neither so i wont try to say against that , in fact when ya get one show us all and do a range report .. but you maybe a tad harsh on the LC

cheers

Well I didn't mean to be too harsh and I know this can happen in any gun but it will always be on my mind when I carry the LC9 as a personal protect weapon.

I did send it back to Ruger, but I will probably never carry it.

JUNKKING · 06-11-2011, 03:38 AM

Don't keep that thought in your head about never carrying it. When you get it back run it for awhile and it may really surprise you. If you still have doubts then definitely don't carry it as that thought in the back of your head may be the split second you really needed in a situation. Good luck and I hope Ruger gets this straight for you.

05-21-2011, 05:04 PM	#1
ka64 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan Contributor Posts: 1,412	Ruger LC9, don't buy one 200 rounds and the hammer stop spring broke. Now I know this is the 1911 forum which brings me to my next question. I'm looking to purchase a Colt new agent for personal carry, my full size Goverment is a little too big for the summer carry. Does anyone have a new agent and if so how do you like it? --> Last edited by ka64; 05-21-2011 at 05:13 PM..

05-21-2011, 11:26 PM	#2
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: Ruger LC9, don't buy one So you had a little bad luck with a relatively good gun. It happens. New agents see their problems too. Had one with a broken pin and one with a mis fit link that caused some lockup issues. Send it to Ruger, they'll make good on it. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

05-22-2011, 07:09 AM	#3
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,052	Re: Ruger LC9, don't buy one I have the colt defender 45 and love it. I dont think you will go wrong with the colt. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

05-22-2011, 07:37 AM	#4
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,554	Re: Ruger LC9, don't buy one I don't care much for most Ruger hand guns but anybody can and does make a lemon now and then.

05-22-2011, 07:42 AM	#5
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Ruger LC9, don't buy one ka64 , springs are springs and dont represent the gun as a whole , say you have a spring in a hot box after tempering to set a specific RC hardness and a kiln brick splits and allows a air gap , that can throw the temp off by 140 D F in the area of the air flow and effect only those pieces in the air flow maybe only one or two!! it should not happen but its a fact , a squillion things can happen .. but springs etc do not make the gun .. what i know of the LC its a pretty good weapon , reliable , etc , and ruger have a decent service even here , give em a call a agent ( sorry brain slip) is not bad neither so i wont try to say against that , in fact when ya get one show us all and do a range report .. but you maybe a tad harsh on the LC cheers Last edited by jack404; 05-22-2011 at 07:46 AM..

05-22-2011, 09:45 AM	#6
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: Ruger LC9, don't buy one I agree, call ruger. theyll make good on it and it wont cost you anything. The LCP is a great weapon and theres no difference the LC9 shouldnt be. Give them a chance to chase out the 'new weapon bugs'... __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-11-2011, 03:38 AM	#8
JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,764	Re: Ruger LC9, don't buy one Don't keep that thought in your head about never carrying it. When you get it back run it for awhile and it may really surprise you. If you still have doubts then definitely don't carry it as that thought in the back of your head may be the split second you really needed in a situation. Good luck and I hope Ruger gets this straight for you. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!