Can someone post a “how-to” on the removal of the mag safety?
Thanks
YouTube viddy here. If you’re mechanically inclined, this should be relatively straighforward. The trickiest part is getting the hammer in the right position when reassembling and making sure the plastic takedown plate is inserted correctly.
LC9 schematicfor reference.
Apparently the new trigger bars have been machined incorrectly and replacements are being sent out. Mine will have to wait, but that may not matter anyway.
That is, the more time my wife and I spend at the range and “under the hood” of the LC9 the less we like it- it was intended as a CCW for her, BTW.
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[li]The trigger, even with a modified “early break” bar suffers by having two resets. It’s a function of the design, but I find it intolerable.
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[li]Without the aftermarket tigger bar, trigger takeup is an abhorrent 0.5".
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[li]This firearm is manufactured with relatively poor tolerances (e.g., hammer axis pin & hammer, trigger axis pin & trigger) compared to other firearms I’ve owned and the mechanical geometry exacerbates these poor tolerances. For example, the hammer spring connects to the bottom of the right side of the hammer and, due to an improperly sized axis pin, causes the right side of the hammer to rub against the frame. Any dirt or debris caught between the hammer and the frame will obviously have a detrimental effect. The only way to observe this is by removing the hammer and the axis pin. I had to do this when the hammer started sticking after the trigger was pulled (I polished the hammer to good effect). Not confidence inspiring by any means! Grab an LC9 and wiggle the trigger from side to side. This is caused by an incorrecly sized trigger axis pin. The latter is probably not going to affect reliability, but may have an effect on accuracy.
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[li]The internals do not appear very robust. Specifically the extractor, trigger bar/assembly, and associated springs.
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[/li][li]The takedown pin is sub-optimal.
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I guess I shouldn’t be surprised since it’s a $300 firearm. Though it functions okay, I think this one is going in the resale bin. I’d much prefer that my wife carry a Kahr or PPS that do not need ugrades from day one.
Sorry to hear that, my Kahr PM9 has been great. As for the PPS I have never shot one so I can’t comment positive or negative.
Very nice nice conceal carry gun
Any one else been having problems with their sights walking? Went to the range over the weekend and noticed my front sight walking out the left side of the slide, it still shot good groups but the problem is that the rounds are not where I’d need them with this as my EDC. Anyways, got home to clean it and noticed the rear sights drifting out as well. Was able to talk to Ruger CS and they’re just going to mail a new slide out to me. Another issue (not a serious one though) is that the slide release will not give at all even with my full might when locked to the rear. I’ve adjusted accordingly and can rack the slide to put it back into battery it’s just a bit of a nuisance considering I’m able to drop the slide on my G23 and 1911 as soon as I have my magazine seated. Just wondering if any other LC9 owners are dealing with these issues and how they’ve handled them.