| Ruger LC9 | |
| Origin: | United States |
| Type: | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Manufacturer: | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Production Date: | 2011–2014 |
| Variants: | LC380, LC9s, EC9s |
| Weight: | 17.1oz |
| Length: | 6inches |
| Part Length: | 3.12inches |
| Width: | 0.9inches |
| Height: | 4.5inches |
| Cartridge: | 9×19mm .380 ACP (LC380) |
| Action: | Short recoil |
| Feed: | 7- and 9-round box magazines |
| Sights: | Iron sights |
The Ruger LC9 (standing for "Lightweight Compact 9mm")[1] is a 9mm caliber, recoil-operated, locked breech, hammer fired, semi-automatic pistol announced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. at the 2011 SHOT Show. This pistol has safety features, including a loaded chamber indicator and magazine disconnect safety, that allow it to be sold in California and Massachusetts.
The LC9 has a 3.120NaN0 barrel, and is 6inch long and 4.5inch tall. The LC9 is 0.9inch wide, and weighs 17.1oz with an empty magazine. It features a black polymer (glass-filled nylon) frame and blued alloy steel slide and barrel. The gun ships with one magazine, including two interchangeable base pads—one that fits flush with the frame, and the other (fitted to the magazine from the factory) that provides a grip extension of about 0.5inch.[1] The Ruger LC9 was chosen as the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence's Handgun of the Year in 2011.
In 2013, Ruger released a 9-round extended magazine for the LC9.[2]