Ruger LC9S®

Compact 9mm Carry Pistol

The Ruger LC9s is a small, slim 9mm Luger pistol built for concealed carry, where a gun has to disappear under a shirt and still be easy to shoot well. Its short slide and trim polymer frame keep the size down for carry inside or outside the waistband. It suits first-time carriers looking for a manageable everyday pistol, and it works as a backup gun for owners who already carry something larger.

Features

• 9mm Luger Chambering — Fires 9x19mm, the most widely available handgun cartridge in the US, so practice and defensive ammunition are easy to find.
• Striker-Fired Action — An internal spring-loaded striker fires the cartridge in place of an external hammer, giving the same trigger pull on every shot and leaving nothing on the back of the slide to snag.
• Slim Polymer Frame — The black polymer frame keeps weight down and the profile narrow, which helps it hide under clothing.
• Textured Grip Panels — Checkered panels bearing the Ruger logo give your hand a firm hold on a grip this small.
• Rear Slide Serrations — Angled cuts at the back of the slide give your fingers purchase when you rack it to load or clear the pistol.
• Low-Profile Sights — Front and rear sights sit close to the slide so they are less likely to catch on a holster or clothing during the draw.
• Rounded Trigger Guard — A generous guard leaves room for your finger while keeping the front of the frame compact.
• Made In Prescott, Arizona — The slide is marked Ruger, Prescott, AZ, USA, where the pistol is built.

Build And Finish

The LC9s pairs a black slide with a black polymer frame for a plain, low-glare look that draws no attention when carried. The 9mm Luger marking is visible on the barrel through the ejection port, and the frame carries a rolled-in reminder to read the instruction manual before use. Ruger designed the LC9s around a single job: putting a full-power 9mm in a package small enough to carry all day.