So I had the Ruger LC9 for a time. It is a (barely) pocketable 9mm, and does have its uses. I found, however, that I was actually carrying my Scandium 1911 Commander more, simply because I have a really great Milt Sparks Nexus CCW holster. So I decided to sell off the LC9 and try something else.
I was torn between buying one of the 9mm Glocks, or going another route. Glock, however, is a bit more than I cared to spend, and I really am used to having a manual safety. I also had a bit of a bug to try something cheaper, yet reliable. It was a difficult decision, as I was really pulled toward (shockingly) the feel of the S&W SD9VE. That gun just feels 95% Glock to me, save the trigger, which is a cheap upgrade. The trigger wasn't as bad as I expected, at any rate. And at $329, that gun is a steal. I almost bought a new one (and may still do so in the future).
I ended up with a Ruger SR9c. I found a used (carried and well broken-in, but physically excellent) SR9c with an extra mag for $375 at a gun shop, and decided to jump on it. It's a sweet shooter with an incredible trigger. Man, I like this gun.
Oddly, I purchased (then immediately returned) a Crossbreed rip-off holster from another gun shop, but soon found that my Remora holster I already had carried the SR9c really well. I returned the Crossbreed rip-off, because it was originally for a Glock 26, and fit, but would hang on the sight. Kudos to the gun shop for being so understanding (the owner had told me the glock 26 holster would fit).
It's so odd that the Remora I had works very well with the SR9c, but was sort of a pig to carry with the LC9. In fact, I almost gave the Remora away with the LC9, but didn't. I'm so glad I kept it. It works so much better with the heavier SR9c. I can only guess that having a bit more weight was a better fit for the Remora holster I had.
Very happy, at this point. I've got a stone-cold reliable carry gun that can be high-capacity when I need it, yet very easily concealable. Better yet -- didn't break the bank!
Very impressed with the SR9c.
I was torn between buying one of the 9mm Glocks, or going another route. Glock, however, is a bit more than I cared to spend, and I really am used to having a manual safety. I also had a bit of a bug to try something cheaper, yet reliable. It was a difficult decision, as I was really pulled toward (shockingly) the feel of the S&W SD9VE. That gun just feels 95% Glock to me, save the trigger, which is a cheap upgrade. The trigger wasn't as bad as I expected, at any rate. And at $329, that gun is a steal. I almost bought a new one (and may still do so in the future).
I ended up with a Ruger SR9c. I found a used (carried and well broken-in, but physically excellent) SR9c with an extra mag for $375 at a gun shop, and decided to jump on it. It's a sweet shooter with an incredible trigger. Man, I like this gun.
Oddly, I purchased (then immediately returned) a Crossbreed rip-off holster from another gun shop, but soon found that my Remora holster I already had carried the SR9c really well. I returned the Crossbreed rip-off, because it was originally for a Glock 26, and fit, but would hang on the sight. Kudos to the gun shop for being so understanding (the owner had told me the glock 26 holster would fit).
It's so odd that the Remora I had works very well with the SR9c, but was sort of a pig to carry with the LC9. In fact, I almost gave the Remora away with the LC9, but didn't. I'm so glad I kept it. It works so much better with the heavier SR9c. I can only guess that having a bit more weight was a better fit for the Remora holster I had.
Very happy, at this point. I've got a stone-cold reliable carry gun that can be high-capacity when I need it, yet very easily concealable. Better yet -- didn't break the bank!
Very impressed with the SR9c.
