"Budget" Ruger 9mm - TheFirearmGuy

Published on April 15, 2024
Duration: 8:13

This video reviews the Ruger EC9s, a budget-friendly 9mm single-stack handgun. The presenter details its features, comparing it to its predecessors, the LC9 and LC9s, highlighting the EC9s' balanced trigger pull and integrated sights. A step-by-step guide for disassembly and reassembly is also provided, emphasizing its suitability for concealed carry.

Quick Summary

The Ruger EC9s is a budget-friendly, single-stack 9mm handgun that offers a balanced trigger pull and integrated sights, making it a practical choice for concealed carry. It's an economical evolution of the LC9 and LC9s, often found new in the mid-$250s.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Budget Ruger 9mm
  2. 00:27Ruger's Single Stack History: LC9 and LC9s
  3. 01:31Introducing the Ruger EC9s
  4. 01:48EC9s Features: Trigger, Sights, Magazine
  5. 02:30EC9s Pricing and Availability
  6. 03:00EC9s Specifications: Barrel, Grip, Weight
  7. 04:38Disassembling the Ruger EC9s
  8. 05:20EC9s Internal Components
  9. 05:39Reassembling the Ruger EC9s
  10. 06:11Grip Texturing and Concealability
  11. 06:49Trigger Pull Measurement and Reset
  12. 07:07Final Thoughts on the Ruger EC9s
  13. 07:27Range Test Preview and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruger EC9s and how does it compare to previous Ruger single-stack 9mm models?

The Ruger EC9s is a budget-friendly, single-stack 9mm handgun designed as an economical version of the LC9s. It features a balanced trigger pull, integrated sights, and a lower price point compared to its predecessors, the LC9 (heavy trigger) and LC9s (very light trigger).

What are the key features of the Ruger EC9s handgun?

The EC9s boasts a 3.1-inch barrel, integrated black serrated sights, a glass-filled nylon frame, a 7-round single-stack magazine, and a thumb safety. It weighs approximately 16.58 ounces unloaded.

What is the typical price range for a new Ruger EC9s?

While the MSRP for the Ruger EC9s is around $350, it can commonly be found new in the mid-$250s if you search diligently. The presenter even acquired one locally for less than that.

How do you disassemble the Ruger EC9s?

Disassembly involves ensuring the firearm is unloaded, pushing down the disassembly gate to expose a pin, moving the slide back slightly, pushing the pin out with a tool, and then pulling the trigger to separate the slide from the frame.

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