LC9 is replacing the LCP in my carry lineup

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mayonardo

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After a range session with the #1 son the other day, I decided to go get my LC9 which was still on the block at the LGS.

I experienced a couple of incidents in which the LCP failed to return to battery sufficiently to fire after a previous round had fired. I keep my guns clean and lubricated, and I was shooting Winchester White Box, so this could have been an ammo issue, although I have shot about 300 rounds of WWB through the gun without this occurring previously. This did not endear me to the little LCP.

I can shoot my LCP pretty well, but after using my SR9c as my primary carry for months and getting used to that, I thought why not rotate between the SR9c and the LC9? The LC9 has never failed and has more power than the .380, virtually same ergomomics as the SR9c, is only slightly larger and I don't have to worry about getting .380 and 9mm cartridges mixed accidentally, which I have done.

The trigger on the LC9 is longer than the SR9c, but not as long as the LCP's. Smoother too. For me, and I am not recommending this to anyone - people need to make their own decisions - this gives the option of carrying in a good holster without the manual safety engaged.

One of the most important aspects of carrying is to be able to hit what you aim at and nothing else. Collateral damage is not acceptable. I shoot the LC9 more accurately than the LCP.

So, I am undecided as to my LCP's future, but for now it is in the safe and I will be carrying one of the 9mm guns.


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TRIGGER_1

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Well....You cant go wrong with the LC9 or SR9C if ya dont mind a little bigger gun.... :-\

I bet you had a ammo problem with the WWB in the LCP....
I have shot alot of that stuff and did have some low powered rounds once in a while...

Anyway.....Life is good...... :p
 

Yogi 117

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Can't really blame ya for making the switch. My Elsie is a Safe Queen now, as I've gone to the Kahr CM9 for my 24/7 carry. Love it, trigger blows away the LCP, and best of all, it's 9mm. Yogi 8)
 
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mukwah

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Days are getting cooler now so it'll either be a 9 or a 45 for EDC for the next several months for me.
 
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rayzer007

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mukwah said:
Days are getting cooler now so it'll either be a 9 or a 45 for EDC for the next several months for me.

As the temps go down, the caliber goes up! ;)

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Sarge

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That's so true Ray. It was a little cool today down here in Florida, so I carried my Colt Government Model .45 to the mall...but Elsie was in my Uncle George Wallet Holster. :)
 

framedcraig1

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I still feel good with my daily combo of LCP &LC9 together. Every once in a while I take along my SR40C instead of the 9...But 95 % of the time ..it's the two LC'S. Congrats Mayo!! Enjoy that great pistol. C
 

mayonardo

What Would Paladin Do?
I will have to see how it works out for me. I seldom carried a BUG after going with the SR9c. No worries about reliability. I think the odds of either the SR9c or LC9 not going bang are extremely low. So, for now, the LCP is going to sit in the safe.

One thing I have learned is to not rush into decisions concerning the value and usefulness of guns and associated accessories. It may turn out that the LCP will see occasional duty when a larger gun won't do. I might move back to BUG carry as more of a routine. Too early to tell. Nice to have options.


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rayzer007

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mayonardo said:
One thing I have learned is to not rush into decisions concerning the value and usefulness of guns and associated accessories.

Boy oh boy, you are right on with that statement Mayo. If I didn't sit on most of my initial impulses for a good while, I'd have a bunch of expensive regrets eating at me right now.

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mayonardo

What Would Paladin Do?
And as long as I am questioning assumptions, I am trying to get a laser sight or two to test out and report on my blog. I have been against them, but I figure since I have been evaluating accessories and carry weapons, it would be fair to give lasers an equal day in court, so to speak. We will see if anyone comes through.


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framedcraig1

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Okay Mayo..this ain't gonna help. My older son ...Nate..just put a dime down for a new S&W bodyguard .38 revolver with an integrated insight laser. Hated it. I have not shot laser equiped guns, so I'm a bad one to ask...but all that sucker did was jump around and distract from doing what worked to hit the target. I'd shoot 6 with Elsie pea..then six with the bodyguard. No contest. i'll take the almost non- existent Ruger sights over the laser anyday. Prolly just my background and experience.. but I'm not looking for a laser at all. Someone tell me what I was doing wrong here. Weird experience. Have you gotten anyone to jump back with positive insights on a good laser system yet?
 
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mukwah

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Wish I could help Mayo but I haven't gotten into the laser thing yet. Looking forward to your eval though! Might change my mind!