INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
BLUED
STEEL
CALIBER
9mm Luger
© 2017 Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written
permission of Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
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TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED
OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON
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WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
RUGER
®
LC9
s
®
LIGHTWEIGHT COMPACT PISTOL
S
– Rugged, Reliable Firearms
®
–
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State-By-State Warnings
Certain states require by law that their own specified warning
notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by
the manufacturer, distributor or retailer with firearms sold in that
state. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. sells its products in compliance
with applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may
be sold in these states, we include the following:
California:
Connecticut:
“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY
RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”
Florida:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY
IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO
STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN
THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18
YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION
OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF
UNSOUND MIND.”
WARNING
“Children are attracted to and
can operate firearms that can
cause severe injuries or death.
Prevent child access by always
keeping guns locked away and
unloaded when not in use. If you
keep a loaded firearm where a
child obtains and improperly uses
it, you may be fined or sent to
prison.”
ADVERTENCIA
“A los niños los atraen las armas
de fuego y las pueden hacer
funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses
lesions graves y la muerte. Evite
que los niños tengan accesso a las
armas de fuego guardándolas
siempre con llave y descargadas
cuando no las esté utilizando. Si
usted tiene un arma de fuego
cargada en un lugar en que un
niño tiene acceso a ella y la usa
indebidamente, le pueden dar una
multa o enviarlo a la carcel.”
Maine:
“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A
CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE
SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE
TRIGGER LOCKS.”
Maryland:
“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause
death or serious injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loaded
firearm in any location where an individual knew or should
have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to
the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!”
Massachusetts:
“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY
GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that
fully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000
firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year
in the United States. In addition, there are more than a
thousand suicides each year by younger children and
teenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die from
accidental discharge. It is likely that many more children
sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on
others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is
imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place
and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft
or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may
result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances
may result in your liability for these deaths.”
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,
RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE
UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A
TAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED
OR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.”
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New Jersey:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED
FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”
New York City:
“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK
IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARM
STORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY FIREARMS
SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A
LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR
AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN
AND OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”
North Carolina:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM
THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A
REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS
ACCESSIBLE TO A MINOR.”
Texas:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR
ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE
WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN
OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”
Wisconsin:
“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE
REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE
FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD
IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR
EXHIBITS THE FIREARM.”
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Please check with your licensed retailer or state police for
additional warnings which may be required by local law or
regulation. Such regulations change constantly, and local
authorities are in the best position to advise you on such legal
matters.
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FIREARMS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT
CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use
and care for your RUGER
®
LC9s
®
properly. Please contact us if you
have any questions.
Only when you are certain you fully understand the manual and can
properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading,
etc. with live ammunition. If you have any doubts about your ability to
handle or use a particular type of gun safely, you should seek supervised
instruction. Such personalized instruction often is available from local
gun retailers, gun clubs or police departments. If none of these sources
can help, visit www.nra.org
or write to the following address:
National Rifle Association
11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030-7400
The person possessing a gun has a full-time job. You cannot guess; you
cannot forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely. Do not use
any firearm without having a complete understanding of its particular
characteristics and safe use. Remember: There is no such thing as a
foolproof gun.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
State-By-State Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Locking Device Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Operation of Manual Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operation of Magazine Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Dry Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
To Load and Fire (with magazine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
To Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To Extract and Eject a Chambered Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
To Clear a Malfunction (“Jam”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To Minimize Malfunctions (“Jams”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To Disassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
To Reassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Magazine Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Shipping Firearms for Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
“Ruger” is a registered U.S. trademark.
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Locking Devices 9 Unloading 18
Alterations 11 Slide Retraction 19
Lead Exposure 13 Malfunctions 20
Ammunition 13 Disassembly 21
Manual Safety 14 Lubrication 28
Magazine Disconnect 15 Storage 29
Firing 17 Shipping 30
Handling 17 Parts Purchasers 31
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
NOMENCLATURE
Dovetailed rear
sight adjustable
for windage.
Dovetailed front
sight.
Slide’s open top design minimizes
possibility of jamming, enables shooter to
clear any malfunction easily by hand.
Cartridges can be loaded singly if desired.
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Frame is a rigid one
piece nylon grip
frame reinforced with
long glass fiber.
Trigger safety and firing pin block
prevent firing unless trigger is
completely pulled. Single-strike,
striker mechanism provides that
firing can be accomplished with a
single pull of the trigger.
Magazine latch permits
positive retention and quick
removal of magazine.
Loaded chamber view port
allows cartridge in the chamber
to be seen when slide is closed.
Slide locks open after
last round fired.
Extractor is designed for reliable
extraction of cartridges and fired
cases from chamber.
Checkered back and front straps
for secure grip.
Pistol grip is checkered
for a secure grip.
Takedown pin.
Manual safety.
Slide Hold Open
allows the slide to be
locked to the rear to
positively view the
cartridge chamber.
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LOCKING DEVICE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – USE OF LOCKING DEVICES
• Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,
including when you are installing or removing your
locking device.
• Always verify that your firearm is completely unloaded
before installing your locking device.
• Do not
install locking devices in the trigger guard unless
the instructions specifically require it; otherwise always
keep your fingers and locking device outside the trigger
guard during device installation and removal.
• Store firearms, ammunition and keys separately and
securely, away from children and careless adults; do
not
store your firearm with the keys in the locking
device.
• Do not attempt to work the action of your firearm with
the locking device in place; this may damage your
firearm.
• While locking devices are an important aid to security
measures, they are not a substitute for safe firearm
handling and proper storage. Remember that any
mechanical device can be bypassed with enough time,
knowledge, determination and equipment.
LOCKING DEVICES MUST BE USED
SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY
Do not store keys
in lock.
It is important to use the locking device on your Ruger
®
firearm!
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the trigger
guard at all times during installation of the locking device!
To Install the Factory-Supplied Locking Device:
1. Remove the magazine from your pistol.
2. Open the action completely, and verify that the firearm is completely
unloaded and contains no cartridges or cartridge cases!
Use the slide stop to keep the action open during installation of the locking
device.
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Correct Installation of Cable Lock
For Ruger® LC9s® Pistols
3. Insert the cable directly into your pistol as shown in Figure 1.
4. To lock: With the key turned to the farthest clockwise position, insert the
loose end of the cable into the lock. Turn the key counterclockwise and
remove the key.
5. Once the lock is securely closed, pull firmly on the lock to test the
connection and be sure it is locked. Do not leave or store your firearm with
the key in the lock! Store your locked, unloaded firearm and the key in
secure, separate locations, away from ammunition, children, and
unauthorized adults.
Figure 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER
®
LC9s
®
is a compact, centerfire, single-strike, striker fired,
magazine-fed, autoloading, recoil-operated pistol. The LC9s
®
is chambered for
the 9mm Luger cartridge. The LC9s
®
pistol features a streamlined slide, and
glass reinforced nylon and aluminum subframe grip frame. The following are
features with which users should be thoroughly familiar:
Action:
The strong locked breech action of this pistol utilizes a tilting barrel
design in which the barrel and slide are locked together at the moment of firing.
After firing, the barrel and slide recoil to the rear a short distance while securely
locked together. After this initial movement, the barrel is cammed downward
from its locked position, permitting full recoil of the slide and the extraction and
ejection of the spent cartridge case. Upon return of the slide to its forward
position by the recoil spring, the barrel is cammed back upward into its locked
position in the slide.
The user of this or any autoloading pistol must always remember that when
fired, it automatically reloads and recocks itself, so that simply pulling the
trigger will fire the pistol again. Therefore, an autoloading pistol user must be
particularly conscious to always keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Slide Hold Open:
This allows the user to manually lock the slide open. Note:
when the last shot has been fired and the magazine is empty, the slide hold open
automatically holds the slide open. If a loaded magazine is inserted in the pistol
when the slide is closed and the slide is then retracted fully, the slide hold open
will not automatically hold open the slide. The user can actuate the slide hold
open mechanism to hold the slide open at any time by retracting the slide and
pushing the slide hold open up.
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WARNING - ALTERATIONS
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
This product was designed to function
properly in its original condition.
Alterations can make it unsafe. Do not
alter any part or add or substitute parts or
accessories not made by Sturm, Ruger &
Co., Inc.
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The slide hold open can be released by drawing back slightly on the slide. When
the slide is released, it will move forward under pressure from the recoil spring.
The slide hold open is held in place by a spring. Therefore, when there is a loaded
magazine in place and the pistol is jarred, the slide can fly forward and chamber
a cartridge. For this reason and as an essential safety practice, the user should
always be careful to keep fingers away from the trigger, and always keep the
pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Magazines:
The Ruger
®
9mm magazine, included with your RUGER
®
LC9s
®
, has been specifically designed for this pistol and is not interchangeable
with other Ruger pistol magazines even though they may appear similar and may
hold the same caliber cartridges. Use of incorrect magazines in any pistol will
result in malfunctions.
DAMAGED, NON-STANDARD OR IMPROPERLY
ASSEMBLED MAGAZINES SHOULD NOT BE USED.
THEY CAN CAUSE THE PISTOL TO MALFUNCTION.
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE
OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS
A RESULT OF, THE USE IN RUGER
®
FIREARMS OF FAULTY, OR NON-
STANDARD, OR “RE-MANUFACTURED”, OR HAND-LOADED
(RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE
FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
AMMUNITION
The RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol is chambered for the 9mm Luger cartridge. Do
not attempt to load any other cartridges into the magazine or chamber of the
pistol.
The RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol is compatible with standard factory ammunition
loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including hollow-point loads loaded in brass
or aluminum cases. No 9mm ammunition manufactured in accordance with
NATO, U.S., SAAMI, or CIP standards is known to be beyond the design limits or
known not to function in this pistol.
Although the RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol is capable of functioning with
+
P
ammunition, a steady diet of +P ammunition will shorten the endurance life of
this pistol. You should never shoot 9mm
+
P
+
ammunition in your RUGER
®
LC9s
®
. There are no SAAMI or CIP pressure limits on 9mm
+
P
+
and use of
this ammunition could result in serious injury. Do not use “
+
P
+
” ammunition.
Note on the LC9
s
®
: Do not use “
+
P
+
” ammunition.
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WARNING - AMMUNITION
Death, serious injury and damage can
result from the the wrong ammunition,
bore obstructions, powder overloads or
incorrect cartridge components. Even the
strongest gun can be “blown up” as a
result of excess pressure. Always
wear
shooting glasses and hearing protection.
IMPROPER AMMUNITION
DESTROYS GUNS
WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly
ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or
handling ammunition may result in
exposure to lead and other substances
known to the State of California to
cause birth defects, reproductive harm
and other serious physical injury. Have
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash
hands thoroughly after exposure.
S
HOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
OPERATION OF MANUAL SAFETY
The LC9s
®
is equipped with a manual safety lever.
To engage the manual safety, point the pistol in a safe direction. Move the safety
lever upward fully to the “safe” position. NOTE: The slide must be fully forward
before the safety can be moved upwards.
When the safety is moved fully upward to the “safe” position, the red oval on the
left side of the frame insert will be fully covered by the left safety lever and a
white oval will be visible. If any red is showing, the safety is not in the “safe”
position. Do not attempt to engage the safety while pulling the trigger.
WARNING - MANUAL SAFETY
The safety mechanism provides that the trigger cannot be pulled unless the
safety is disengaged. The manual safety lever locks the slide shut, ensuring that
the pistol will be ready to fire when the safety is disengaged. To disengage the
manual safety, point the pistol in a safe direction and push the safety lever fully
downward. The red oval signifies that the safety is disengaged and the pistol is
ready to fire.
Add
itionally, the pistol has a separate internal striker block which will not allow the
striker to move forward and contact the cartridge until the operator pulls the trigger
with the safety off (in its “fire” position).
The safety should be in its “safe” position at all times except when the user is
deliberately positioned to fire at a selected target. When the safety is in the “fire”
position (safety lever down), the red oval is exposed just above the safety lever. See
Figures 2 and 3 below, which illustrate the two positions of the safety.
“SAFE” POSITION
“FIRE” POSITION
Red oval exposed
Figure 2
Figure 3
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Placing the safety in an intermediate position
between “safe” and “fire” can result in the user
thinking the pistol is in a safe or fire position
when it is not. Pulling the trigger with the safety
in an intermediate position may cause the pistol
to fire. Therefore, always move the safety fully
to
its intended position and then check to be sure
it is where you want it to be. Unless the red oval
is fully covered by the safety lever, the safety is
not “ON.” Unless the red oval is fully visible, the
pistol is not
absolutely ready to fire.
NEVER PUT SAFETY 1/2 ON
OPERATION OF MAGAZINE DISCONNECT
Your RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol is equipped with a magazine disconnect. This
device prevents firing if the magazine is removed from the pistol. You will not be
able to use your pistol as a single loader (unless you place one cartridge in the
magazine and insert it into the pistol) or to fire the pistol with the magazine out
of the pistol.
REMEMBER THAT A ROUND MAY STILL BE IN THE CHAMBER AND
THAT THE PISTOL MAY STILL BE LOADED EVEN IF THE MAGAZINE IS
REMOVED. AS SOON AS AN EMPTY MAGAZINE IS INSERTED, A
ROUND IN THE CHAMBER CAN BE FIRED BY PULLING THE TRIGGER.
BE CAREFUL! AS ALWAYS, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THE MAGAZINE
DISCONNECT OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE OR SAFETY TO JUSTIFY
CARELESS OR UNSAFE HANDLING OF ANY FIREARM.
Don’t rely on your memory or the word of others to know if a gun or magazine
is loaded. Visually inspect the magazine and the chamber to be certain.
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DRY FIRING
Going through the actions of cocking, aiming and pulling the trigger on an
unloaded gun is known as “dry firing.” It can be useful to learn the “feel” of your
pistol. Practice this important aspect of safe gun handling with an unloaded
pistol until you can perform each of the steps described below with skill and
confidence. Be certain that the pistol is fully unloaded (both the chamber and
magazine are empty) and that the pistol is pointing in a safe direction even when
you are practicing dry firing. The RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol can be dry-fired in
moderation without damage to the striker or other components as long as an
empty or inert magazine is inserted.
NOTE: When dry firing the RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol, the trigger will not
automatically move forward to reset. The slide must be retracted at least 1/2” to
reset the trigger and firing mechanism, and then the slide must be allowed to
move fully forward to reset the striker. Retracting the slide all the way on an
empty magazine will lock the slide back. Press the slide stop down to release the
magazine. If you use the inert practice magazine that was supplied with your
pistol, it will not lock the slide back.
TO LOAD AND FIRE (WITH MAGAZINE)
Before you do anything with the pistol, first read completely through this
manual.
1. Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. (See “The Basic Rules of
Safe Firearms Handling,” p. 35.)
2. Press the magazine latch and remove the magazine from the frame.
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Figure 4 Retracting the Slide
Keep Hand Away From Muzzle!
6. Engage the safety by pushing the lever up until it clicks into the cut in the
slide.
7. If the pistol is not to be used immediately, the magazine should be removed
and the chamber unloaded.
8. The pistol is ready for instant use once the safety is disengaged. When the
pistol is in the “semi-cocked” mode, the first shot can be fired by pulling the
trigger all the way to the rear, which fully cocks and releases the striker and
then fires the pistol. Subsequent shots are fired until the magazine is empty,
the striker being semi-cocked by the slide as it recoils from each shot.
NOTE: The magazine is designed to fall free of the frame when the pistol is
held in the normal firing position, but you should always prevent possible
damage to the magazine by not letting it drop to the ground unless rapid
reloading is absolutely necessary.
3. For the seven-round magazine, place seven (7) or fewer 9mm cartridges into
the magazine from the top. For the nine-round magazine, place nine (9) or
fewer cartridges into the magazine.
4. Insert the magazine into the frame, taking care that the magazine is locked
in place by the magazine latch. Slamming the magazine into the frame
forcibly is not necessary.
5. Hold the pistol firmly in the shooting hand but do not touch the trigger. Keep
the pistol pointed in a safe direction. With the thumb and forefinger of the
other hand, grasp the top of the slide and pull the slide to the rear as far as it
will go (see Figure 4, below). Use care to not place any part of your hand in
front of the muzzle (see “Slide Retraction Warning,” p. 19). When released,
the slide will fly forward to strip the top cartridge from the magazine and
chamber it. The striker automatically moves to the fully-cocked position as
the slide moves forward.
WARNING: The pistol is ready for instant use when the trigger is pulled once
the slide moves fully forward. Be careful!
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9. Immediately following the firing of a shot, and if a subsequent shot is not to
be fired at once, put the safety in its “safe” position (lever fully upward and
red oval completely covered) while the pistol is still pointing in a safe
direction downrange. Remove the magazine and lock the slide back using the
slide hold open. Be sure the chamber is empty.
10. When the last cartridge loaded into the pistol has been fired, the magazine
follower presses the slide stop upward to engage the slide, automatically
holding the action open. If the slide is shut, the shooter should always
assume that there is a cartridge in the chamber!
Don’t rely on your memory to know if a gun or magazine is loaded. With the
pistol pointed in a safe direction, visually inspect the magazine and chamber.
SLIDE OPENS FAST -
HOT BRASS EJECTED
The slide automatically opens and shuts
quickly while firing. Keep face and hands
away from rear. Hot brass is ejected
quickly and can burn you. Always wear
shooting glasses, hat with a brim, and hearing
protection.
WARNING - FIRING
WARNING - HANDLING
ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED
Do not load the pistol until you are ready to use it, and
unload it immediately when you have completed
shooting. (See “Unloading Warning” on page 18.)
If dropped or struck, the pistol may fire. Keep chamber
empty unless actually firing!
For maximum safety when carrying the pistol with a
loaded magazine in place, the chamber should be
empty, the slide should be closed and safety engaged
. If
placed into a holster, check it to be sure that the slide
is not retracted far enough to chamber a cartridge from
the magazine.
The user should never depend on any mechanical
device to justify careless handling or permitting the
pistol to point in an unsafe direction. The shooter
should always be alert to the possibility of accidental
discharge. The only absolutely safe pistol is one in
which the slide is open, the chamber is empty, and
there is no magazine in the gun.
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TO UNLOAD
WARNING: This sequence must be followed exactly as outlined. Failure to do so can
result in the chamber being unintentionally loaded with a live cartridge!
1. The muzzle of the pistol must be pointing in a safe direction at all times, and
fingers should be outside of the trigger guard.
2. Remove the magazine from the pistol by pushing in on the magazine latch.
REMEMBER that even though the magazine has been removed, a live round may
remain in the chamber (see “Unloading Warning,” above).
3. Hold the pistol firmly and grasp the slide. Retract the slide to its rearmost position
briskly to extract and eject any chambered cartridge. Always double check visually
that the chamber, breech-face, and the interior of the frame are clear of any live
rounds. When the slide is fully retracted, push upward on the slide hold open, then
allow the slide to move forward until it comes to rest with the rear projection of
the slide hold open resting in the notch on the lower left side of the slide.
REMOVING MAGAZINE
DOES NOT UNLOAD CHAMBER
WARNING - UNLOADING
Removing the magazine does not unload pistol! To
unload, first remove magazine, then pull slide to rear,
eject chambered cartridge, and visually inspect
chamber to be sure it is empty. Always point the
pistol in a safe direction when loading or unloading.
Removing the magazine should prevent the pistol
from firing – but never rely on this or any other
mechanical safety device to justify careless handling
of any firearm.
1
2
3
CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE
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WARNING - SLIDE RETRACTION
The slide should always be pulled
rearward (“retracted”) by pulling the
rear
portion of the slide. Always keep
fingers away from trigger!
Never put any part of your hands or
body over the muzzle while retracting
the slide for loading, unloading,
inspection or clearing a malfunction.
KEEP HANDS
AWAY FROM MUZZLE AND
FINGER OFF TRIGGER
4. To close the slide, again check to be sure the chamber and breech-face are
empty. Pull the slide to its rearmost postion and release it. The slide will snap
forward. Keep fingers out of ejection port on top of slide!
5. If the magazine contains cartridges, they can be removed by sliding each
cartridge forward and out of magazine, one at a time, until the magazine is
empty.
TO EXTRACT AND
EJECT A CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE
When the pistol is fired, the same gas pressure that drives the bullet forward also
acts through the cartridge case to push the slide to the rear. The action causes
extraction and ejection of the fired cartridge case. If a cartridge fails to fire or if the
shooter wishes to eject the chambered cartridge manually, follow the procedure “To
Unload,” p. 18. When the slide is operated by hand, there can be a failure to extract
the cartridge from the chamber, or a failure to eject the cartridge clear of the pistol.
These failures usually are the result of the slide not being pulled rearward
vigorously. The gun user must:
1. Always visually check the chamber and the breech-face after opening the slide to
eject a chambered cartridge. If the slide is not vigorously retracted when being
operated by hand, the extracted cartridge can be “ejected” into the magazine-
well of the grip frame or remain held to the breech-face by the extractor.
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2. Thoroughly clean the chamber and the extractor as often as necessary.
If an empty magazine is in the pistol when the slide is being hand retracted to
extract a cartridge, the cartridge may drop on top of the magazine or remain held to
the breech-face by the extractor. Then when the slide goes forward, the cartridge will
be chambered again! Remember — always remove the magazine before
clearing the
chamber, and visually ensure that no cartridges remain in the gun.
TO CLEAR A MALFUNCTION (“JAM”)
1. Be certain the muzzle is continually pointed in a safe direction.
2. If possible, remove the magazine. It may be necessary to manually remove a
jammed cartridge that has only been partially stripped from the magazine. If so,
use extreme care. Lock the slide open with the slide hold open before attempting
to clear the jam. Drawing the slide fully to the rear may bring the jammed
cartridge along. Keep your face away from the ejection port during this operation.
When attempting to clear a jam, use only wood “tools” so that the cartridge will
not be damaged or the primer ignited. A 3/16” wooden dowel with a point on one
end is useful.
3. Visually check to make sure that all cartridges have been removed from the
pistol. Safely dispose of any cartridges involved in a malfunction incident. Do not
use damaged ammunition in any firearm.
Any autoloading pistol may occasionally
malfunction. If a cartridge hangs up, jams or
binds when being chambered, do not attempt to
force it into the chamber by pushing or striking
the slide. Carefully remove it.
Most failures of a cartridge to feed or to chamber
properly are caused by a damaged magazine,
incorrect gun handling, insufficient lubrication
or improper ammunition.
Whatever the cause, the user of the pistol must,
above all, recognize that any cartridge jam can
result in a potentially very dangerous situation of
a cartridge discharging before it is properly
chambered. If this happens, the cartridge case
may rupture and its fragments fly out of the
ejection port of the pistol with sufficient force to
cause serious injury. Always wear shooting
glasses!
WARNING - MALFUNCTIONS
HITTING PRIMER
CAN BURST CARTRIDGE
TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (“JAMS”)
1. If it appears that the jam was caused by the type of ammunition being used,
try another brand, type or lot number. Remember — use only factory
ammunition of the correct caliber.
2. If changing ammunition does not at once eliminate malfunctions, then the
following steps should be taken:
a. Thoroughly clean the pistol, paying particular attention to the removal of
accumulated grease and dirt. Use a bristle brush and solvent to remove grease and
fouling from the breech-face, extractor, chamber and feed ramp area immediately
behind the chamber.
b. Check to be sure that the magazine spring firmly returns the magazine follower to
the top of the magazine.
c. Check the magazine lips to be certain that they are free of nicks and burrs and
that they are not deformed or cracked.
d. Remove excess oil and solvent from all cleaned components, load the magazine,
and try the pistol again. Make sure you are following the correct loading and firing
sequence as described in this manual.
e. If none of the above steps is effective, try a different magazine of Ruger
manufacture. If a new magazine does not function correctly, return the pistol and
magazine to the Ruger Customer Service Department. (See “Shipping Firearms
For Repair” on page 30.) NOTE: In states that have a magazine capacity
limitation, DO NOT RETURN so-called high capacity magazines as Ruger may
not be able to return the magazine to you.
f. Alterations to the pistol or use of non-Ruger magazines and accessories may cause
malfunctions. See “Alteration Warning” on page 11.
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Figure 5
1. Keep pistol pointed in a
safe direction. Press the
magazine latch and
withdraw the magazine
(see Figure 5).
TO DISASSEMBLE
Be sure pistol is unloaded!
1
2
3
Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.
UNLOAD BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
WARNING – DISASSEMBLY
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2. Pull slide to the rear and
lock in the open position
by pushing upward on the
slide hold open.
(See Figure 6)
3. Inspect the chamber and
verify that it is empty (see
Figure 7).
Figure 7
4. Retract the slide slightly
and release it (see
Figure 8). This will
disengage the slide stop
and allow the slide to
move fully forward.
Figure 8
1
2
Figure 6
Keep Hand Away From Muzzle!
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5. Be sure the pistol is pointed in a
safe direction. Insert the orange
inert (or an empty) magazine into
the pistol (see Figure 9a). The
RUGER
®
LC9s
®
contains a
magazine disconnect safety
feature. The orange inert
magazine is provided as a means
to allow you to safely release
tension on the striker prior to
disassembly.
Figure 9A
Figure 9B
Pull the trigger and remove the
magazine (see Figure 9b).
6. Using a finger or a “soft” tool, push the takedown plate down (see Figure 10A)
to expose the takedown pin (see Figure 10B).
Figure 10A
Figure 10B
Takedown pin
exposed.
8. Move the slide assembly forward and separate it from the grip frame (see
Figure 12). NOTE: If the slide assembly will not move forward, you likely
cocked the striker while manipulating the slide. In that case, repeat step 5
above, and remove the slide assembly.
Figure 12
7. The slide must be pushed back approximately 1/8” before you can insert a
small punch or paperclip into the slot on the right side of the frame (see
Figure 11A) to push the takedown pin out the left side of the pistol (see
Figure 11B).
Figure 11A
Figure 11B
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9. Compress the recoil
spring assembly
slightly to disengage it
from its seat against
the barrel lug, and
remove it completely
(see Figure 13).
Figure 13
10. Remove the barrel. It will be necessary to move the barrel forward slightly
and then down and back to extract it from the slide (see Figure 14).
Figure 14
11. The pistol is now disassembled for
cleaning (see Figure 15).
NOTE: An on-line video demonstrating
the disassembly and reassembly of the
RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol can be viewed
by going to Ruger.com/TechTips.
Figure 15
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While maintaining the slide and barrel upside down, replace the guide rod
spring assembly into position. The rear end of the guide rod seats against the
barrel lug. (See Figure 18.)
4. With the firearm held
upside down, replace the
slide onto the frame and
place in its “closed”
position, as if the pistol
were fully assembled.
NOTE
: If you attempt to
reassemble the pistol in the
upright position the barrel
and guide rod could drop
out of position. The slide should never be installed on the frame without first
installing the barrel and guide rod assembly into the slide.
5. Make sure that the take down plate is fully pressed downward. Pull the slide
slightly rearward to allow the pin to clear the slide, about 1/4 inch. Insert the
take down pin into the frame insert making sure that it is flush with the
frame insert. Move the take down plate upward until it snaps into place.
NOTE
: The slide should not be fully racked (operated) without the takedown
pin securely installed.
6. Replace the empty magazine into the frame through the butt of the pistol.
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Figure 17
Incorrect Correct
Figure 18
TO REASSEMBLE
1. Be certain the chamber and magazine are empty.
2. With the slide held
upside down, replace
the barrel and push it
rearward into its
locked position.
(See Figure 16.)
3. Be sure the guide rod
spring is centered on
the guide rod head in
order to easily install
the guide rod sping
assembly.
(See Figure 17).
Figure 16
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2
MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE
Always wear safety glasses when disassembling or reassembling a magazine!
Check the magazine frequently. The magazine follower must move freely and have
adequate tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding position.
The magazine lips should be clean and free of cracks, dents, or nicks, so that
cartridges are held in their proper feeding position.
If the magazine becomes dirty, it should be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned.
The following disassembly instructions apply:
Snap-On Base - Unload magazine first. Use a punch to press in on the magazine
spring seat where it protrudes into the hole in the magazine floorplate. Slide the
magazine floorplate toward the front of the magazine. Be careful to prevent the
forcible ejection of the magazine spring seat and compressed magazine spring.
Withdraw the magazine spring seat and magazine spring from
the magazine body. Turn magazine upside down to allow the
follower to drop out of the magazine; remove the follower.
Reassemble in reverse order, being careful to insert the spring
in the correct orientation (see Figure 19).
When cleaning is necessary, use a solvent that will not rust
the metal components or adversely affect the magazine body.
After the magazine has been soaked to loosen foreign matter,
be certain to shake it vigorously (with the loading opening
away from you) to remove solvent or residue from within the
magazine. Penetrating oils and solvents inside a magazine can
“kill” or weaken cartridge primers or powder which can result
in failures to fire or other possibly dangerous malfunctions,
such as leaving a bullet in the bore!
After cleaning, always check to be certain that the magazine
follower movement and tension are correct, and that no
solvent or debris remain. Improper reassembly of the
magazine can cause failure to feed, which is a potentially
dangerous malfunction. If cleaning does not restore proper
tension, or if you experience a problem with the magazine,
don’t use it. Get a new one.
CARE AND CLEANING
Make Sure Gun Is Unloaded!
Your new RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol arrived from the factory properly lubricated
and ready to fire. You do not need to clean the pistol before using it for the first
time.
BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE PISTOL AND ITS MAGAZINE CONTAIN
NO CARTRIDGES. (See “Unloading Warning,” p. 18)
At regular intervals, or whenever the pistol has been exposed to sand, dust,
extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water or other adverse conditions,
disassemble, clean and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is essential to the
reliable functioning of any firearm.
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Figure 19
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WARNING - LUBRICATION
IMPROPER LUBRICATION
DESTROYS GUNS
Firing a pistol with oil, grease or any other material even
partially obstructing the bore may result in damage to the
pistol and serious injury to the shooter and those nearby.
Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on ammunition. If
the powder of a cartridge is affected by the lubricant, it may
not be ignited, but the primer firing may push the bullet
into the bore where it may be lodged. Firing a subsequent
bullet into the obstructed bore may damage the pistol and
cause serious injury or death to the shooter and those
nearby. Use lubricants properly. You are responsible for the
proper care and maintenance of your firearms.
The cleaning procedure of the RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol is the same as the
LCP
®
pistol and can be viewed by going to Ruger.com/TechTips and then
clicking on the “LCP
®
Cleaning” tech tip.
To clean the pistol, proceed as follows:
1. Disassemble (fieldstrip) the pistol to the extent described on pages 21 - 25.
2. Using a cleaning rod, run a properly sized, solvent-wetted patch through the
bore several times. Then attach a solvent-wetted bristle brush to a cleaning
rod and run it back and forth the full length of the bore as many times as
necessary to remove grease and dirt from the bore and chamber. Clean the
bore with dry patches and examine. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced
accuracy, and grease accumulation in the chamber can interfere with proper
feeding of cartridges from the magazine.
3. Using powder solvent on a clean patch or bristle brush, remove powder
residue from all components of the pistol. After cleaning, run a dry patch
through the bore, then follow with a patch that is very lightly oiled. Wipe all
surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with a patch or cloth that has
been very lightly oiled.
4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate
lubrication of moving parts and to prevent rust. Excess accumulations of oil
tend to attract particles of dust and dirt and may congeal in cold weather,
which can interfere with the safe and reliable function of the pistol.
5. Before firing, remove all oil and grease from the bore.
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STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
Do not keep the pistol stored in a leather holster or case. Leather attracts
moisture, even though the holster or case may appear to be perfectly dry.
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE PISTOL TO
RENDER IT INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE.
(S
EE PAGE 9)
• Never place or store any firearm in
such a manner that it may be
dislodged. Firearms should always be
stored securely and unloaded, away
from children and careless adults.
• Use the locking device supplied with
the pistol for storage. The use of a
locking device or safety lock is only one
aspect of responsible firearms storage.
• For increased safety, firearms should
be stored unloaded in a location that is
both separate from their ammunition
and inaccessible to children and any
other unauthorized person.
STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED
WARNING–STORAGE
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol is equipped with a rear sight which is adjustable
for windage only.
To adjust for windage, after the rear-sight lock screw has been loosened using a
5/64” Allen wrench, the rear sight can be drifted laterally in its dovetail on the
top of the slide by tapping it with a wooden- or plastic-headed hammer or similar
implement. Move the rear sight in the direction you want the shot to move on
the target. After the rear sight is adjusted, tighten the rear-sight lock screw. Both
front and rear sights are provided with white-dot inserts for rapid target
acquisition and easy alignment of the sights to obtain a correct sight picture.
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR:
RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistols returned to the factory for service or repair should be
sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Customer Service Department, 200
Ruger Road, Prescott, AZ 86301-6181. NOTE: You must obtain a Repair
Authorization Number before returning your firearm. An authorization number
can be obtained by contacting Customer Service online at www.ruger.com or
calling the Customer Service Dept. at 336-949-5200. Guns should be sent
prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments
.
The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most states and localities, do
not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or
possessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the manufacturer for
repair. However, before you ship your pistol to us, be certain that your state or
locality does not have a law or regulation which will prohibit you from receiving
the pistol from us after it has been repaired. If such receiving is prohibited, then
please have a federally licensed firearms dealer ship the gun to us. If your pistol
is sent to us by a dealer, it will be returned to that dealer after being repaired. If
a handgun (pistol or revolver) is shipped by an individual who does not hold a
Federal Firearms License, it must be shipped for overnight delivery via U.P.S.,
Federal Express or other, similar private overnight service. NOTE: Handguns
may not be shipped via U.S. Mail. Persons who do not hold a Federal Firearms
License are prohibited by Federal law from shipping a handgun by Mail.
Handguns mailed in violation of the law are impounded by the Post Office.
Please do not include holsters, custom grip panels or accessories with a firearm
being shipped to the factory for service. DO NOT SEND GUN BOXES OR
LITERATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE COLLECTOR’S ITEMS –
THESE ARE INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED IN SHIPMENT.
Always insure your shipment.
Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, serial
number, model of the firearm and your repair authorization number. Describe in
detail the trouble you have experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish
to have done. Merely stating that the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate
information. Please enclose copies of any previous correspondence.
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WARNING—BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM,
BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT THE FIREARM AND
ITS MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP
CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.
SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistol, please write or call (336-949-5200) our Customer Service
Department in Prescott, Arizona, fully describing all circumstances and conditions
involved. If you should return your pistol to the factory for repair, or order parts
for it, please comply with the following suggestions for prompt service:
ORDERING PARTS
Please contact the Prescott, Arizona Customer Service Department for parts
availability and current prices. All parts orders for the RUGER
®
LC9s
®
pistols
should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Parts Department, 200 Ruger
Road, Prescott AZ 86301-6181, 336-949-5200. We cannot comply with open
account or C.O.D. requests. Payment in full via credit card (Visa, MasterCard or
Discover only), money order or certified bank check (no personal checks or cash,
please) is required before any service will be performed. Please provide your credit
card number, your name as it appears on the credit card, the expiration date and
the 3-digit security code. All parts orders are subject to a minimum charge and
charges for shipping and handling. Order parts by Part Name and specify the
model and entire serial number of the firearm for which the parts are being
ordered. There is a minimum labor charge plus a shipping and handling charge if
the parts are factory fitted. All factory fitted parts are fit on an exchange basis only.
We will not return the replaced parts. Please contact the Customer Service
Department for pricing information.
Because it is a serial numbered component, the RUGER
®
LC9s
®
frame insert is
defined as a “firearm” by Federal law and is not sold as a separate component.
*Parts designated by an asterisk must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on an
exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return any
part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See
“Warning - Parts Purchasers,” above.
WARNING: A gun containing broken, malfunctioning or badly worn
parts should not be fired!
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All work performed is subject to a minimum labor charge and charges for
shipping and handling. Most models can be reblued, but custom gunsmithing
service or nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger Customer
Service Departments. Please contact the Customer Service Department for
pricing information. In states that have a magazine capacity limitation, DO NOT
RETURN so-called high capacity magazines as Ruger may not be able to return
the magazine to you.
• It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be
absolutely certain that any parts ordered from
the factory are correctly fitted and installed.
• Firearms are complicated mechanisms and
IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT
IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE
TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS.
• The purchaser and installer of parts must
accept full responsibility for the correct
adjustment and functioning of the firearm
after such installation.
PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY
WARNING–PARTS PURCHASERS
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Key No. Part Name
† 1 Frame Insert
2 Ejector
3 Manual Safety
4 Trigger Bar
5 Trigger Pivot
6 Blocker Lifter
7 Sear
8 Blocker Lifter Spring
9 Pivot Pin
10 Trigger
11 Inner Trigger
12 Inner Trigger Spring
13 Trigger Assembly Pin
14 Slide Stop
15 Slide Stop Spring
16 Sear Spring
17 Trigger Pin
18 Trigger Spring
19 Manual Safety Spring
20 Magazine Disconnect
21 Magazine Disconnect Spring
†† 22 Grip Frame
23 Magazine Latch
24 Magazine Latch Spring
* 25 Slide
26 Rear Sight
27 Striker Blocker
28 Striker
29 Striker Sleeve
30 Striker Spring
31 Striker Keeper
32 Guide Rod Assembly
33 Striker Cover
RUGER
®
LC9s
®
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL, CALIBER, AND SERIAL NO. WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded View on Page 34)
† The Frame Insert is a serial-numbered component and is defined as a
“firearm” by Federal Law and is not sold as a separate component.
†† The Grip Frame is a part of the Frame Insert and is not offered for sale.
* PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FIT
Key No. Part Name
34 Rear Sight Screw
35 Striker Blocker Spring
36 Blocker Keeper
37 Front Sight
38 Extractor Spring
39 Extractor Plunger
40 Extractor
* 41 Barrel, 9mm
42 Takedown Pin
43 Frame Insert Pin, 2 Req’d
44 Take Down Plate
45 Magazine, Complete, 9mm
46 Magazine Floor Plate, Extended
* PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FIT
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RUGER
®
LC9s
®
EXPLODED VIEW
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THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful
purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that
ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a
way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used
in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and
satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found to
have been the result of carelessness or ignorance on the part of the shooter of
the basic rules of safe gun handling.
The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun
handling is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety of
others, and the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we know it
today.
1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.
Not all firearms are the same. The
method of carrying and handling
firearms varies in accordance with the
mechanical provisions for avoiding
accidental discharge and the various
proper procedures for loading and
unloading. No person should handle
any firearm without first having
thoroughly familiarized himself with
the particular type of firearms he is
using, and with safe gun handling in
general.
2. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind your
target, even when dry-firing. Never let
the muzzle of a firearm point at any
part of your body or at another person.
This is particularly important when
loading or unloading a firearm. In the
event of an accidental discharge, no
injury can occur as long as the muzzle
is pointing in safe direction. A safe
direction means a direction that will
not permit a discharged bullet to
strike a person, or to strike an object
from which the bullet may ricochet.
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Firearms should be loaded only when
you are in the field or on the target
range or shooting area, ready to shoot.
Firearms and ammunition should be
securely locked in safes, racks or
cabinets, or by using the locking
device supplied with the firearm when
not in use. Ammunition should be
safely stored separate from firearms.
Store your firearms out of sight of
visitors and children. It is the gun
owner’s responsibility to be certain
that children and persons unfamiliar
with firearms cannot gain access to
firearms, ammunition, or components.
4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.
Even a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the bore
may cause the barrel to bulge, or
even burst on firing, and can cause
injury to the shooter and bystanders.
Be sure that you are using
ammunition of the proper caliber
and loading for the gun you are
using. If the report or recoil on firing
seems weak, or doesn’t seem quite
right, CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,
unload your firearm, and check to be
sure that no obstruction has become
lodged in the barrel. Never try to
shoot an obstruction out!
1
2
3
A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a
wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make
it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever
you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in
which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off
the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
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5. BE SURE OF YOUR
TARGET BEFORE YOU
SHOOT.
Don’t shoot unless you know exactly
where your bullet is going to strike.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind
your target, even when dry-firing with
an unloaded gun. If you are in the
field hunting, do not fire at a
movement or noise. Take the time to
be absolutely certain of your target
before you pull the trigger.
6. WEAR SHOOTING
GLASSES AND HEARING
PROTECTION WHEN YOU
SHOOT.
All shooters should wear protective
shooting glasses and adequate
hearing protection when shooting.
Exposure to shooting noise can
damage hearing, and wearing adequate
eye protection when shooting is
essential.
7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE OR
FENCE WITH A LOADED
FIREARM.
Put the firearm down carefully
before climbing a fence, and unload
it before climbing or descending a
tree or jumping over a ditch or other
obstruction. Never pull or push a
loaded firearm toward yourself or
another person. When in doubt, or
whenever you are about to do any-
thing awkward, unload your gun!
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8. DON
,
T SHOOT AT A
HARD SURFACE OR AT
WATER.
Bullets can glance off many surfaces
like rocks or the surface of water and
travel in unpredictable directions
with considerable velocity.
9. NEVER TRANSPORT A
LOADED FIREARM.
Firearms should always be unloaded
before being moved or placed in a
vehicle. A suitable carrying case or
scabbard should be used to carry an
unloaded firearm to and from the
shooting area.
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES WHEN
SHOOTING.
Don’t drink until the day’s shooting
is over. Handling firearms while
under the influence of alcohol in any
form, or medications that could affect
your judgement or coordination,
constitutes a criminal disregard for
the safety of others.
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A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY
ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER
®
FIREARMS
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., had its beginning in a small machine
shop occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In
January, 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea,
William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .22
caliber autoloading pistol–a design which was so successful that it
became the cornerstone upon which one of the most comprehensive
lines of sporting firearms ever made in America was established. After
Alex Sturm’s death in 1951, William B. Ruger continued to direct the
Company until his death in 2002. William B. Ruger, Jr. continued to
provide guidance, which helped make this Company a sound and
successful enterprise, until his retirement in 2006. The Company has
continued to prosper, under new management and guidance from our
Board, with new products and fresh perspectives.
Ruger, in this relatively short time, has established itself as a leading
small arms design organization, developing a unique and broad line of
fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to become one of the
world’s most famous producers of revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns.
Since 1949, Ruger craftsmen have built many millions of firearms.
During its five decades of growth and progress under the leadership of
William B. Ruger, the Company developed a business philosophy and
implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life
of modern America. From the beginning, Ruger played a positive role in
conservation efforts and has supported the interests of shooters through
such groups as the National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports
Foundation, and many regional sportsmen’s organizations.
The Company has always endeavored to market its firearms for
constructive and recreational purposes, to emphasize the traditional and
responsible aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services,
and to encourage shooters in constructive, responsible, and safe
participation in the shooting sports. Its motto, “Arms Makers For
Responsible Citizens
®
,” exemplifies this Company philosophy.
Today, Ruger
®
is particularly mindful of those elements which have
contributed to the creation of its success, and extends heartfelt thanks to
its many loyal employees and customers.
The firearms catalog, and instruction manuals for all Ruger
®
firearms,
can be downloaded from our website at:
www.ruger.com
WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN
PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER
®
FIREARM
The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any
seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written
warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be
designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a
“full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to
provide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to
attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and
the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied warranties
under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As the extent
and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from state to
state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &
Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in
providing service to owners of Ruger
®
firearms.
STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.
200 Ruger Road
Prescott, Arizona 86301 U.S.A.
www.ruger.com
Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens
®
A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER
®
FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST, OR IT MAY BE
DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RUGER.COM.
THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT
WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.
The Following are Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Trademarks: “BX-Trigger,” “Bisley,” Eagle Hard “R” logo holding gun,
“Elite 452,” “Gold Label,” “I’m a Ruger American,” “LC6,” “LCR-357,” “LC380CA,” “Mark II,” “Mark III,” “Match
Champion,” “Model 96,” “P345,” “P345D,” “P345PR,” “P85,” “P90,” “P91,” “P93,” “P94,” “P95,” “P97,” “R.I.O.S.,”
“Ruger Marksman Adjustable,” “Ruger 77/50,” “Ruger 10/17,” “Ruger Titanium,” “77/357,” “Single-Seven,” “SR45,”
“SR-556C,” “SR-556VT,” “SR-762,” “Target Grey,” “10/22-FS,” “This is Ruger. This is America.,” “Tri-Flex,” “22
Charger,” “22/45,” and “22/45 RP.”
The Following are Registered U.S. Trademarks Belonging to Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.: Sturm,Ruger Logo,” “AC-
556,” “AR-556,” “Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens,” “All-Weather,” “Bearcat,” “Blackhawk,” “BX-15,” “BX-25,”
Eagle ‘R’ - soft ‘R’ & hard ‘R’,” Eagle ‘SR’,” “Everything you need and nothing you don’t.,” “GP100,” “Hawkeye,”
“It’s Mine and It’s American,” “It’s Mine. And It’s American,” “LC380,” “LC9,” “LC9s,” “LC9s Pro,” “LCP,” “LCR,”
“LCRx,” “M77,” “Mini Thirty,” “Mini-14,” “9E,” “Old Army,” “Power Bedding,” “Redhawk,” “RUGER,” “Ruger
American Pistol,” “Ruger American Rifle,” “Ruger American Rimfire,” “Ruger Hunting” - phrase & logo design,
“Ruger Inside & Out” - phrase & logo design, “Ruger Precision Rifle,” “Ruger 77/17,” “Ruger 77/22,” “Ruger 77/44,”
“Ruger SP101,” “Ruger 10/22 Takedown” phrase & logo design, “Ruger 22/45 Lite,” “Ruger Vaquero,” “Rugged,
Reliable Firearms,” “Security-Six,” “Service-Six,” “Silent-SR,” “Single-Nine,” “Single-Six,” “Single-Ten,” “Speed-Six,”
the “SR” Design, “SR9,” “SR9c,” “SR40,” “SR40c,” “SR-22,” “SR22,” “SR-556,” “SR-556E,” “SR-556 Takedown,”
“SR1911,” “Super Redhawk Alaskan,” and “10/22.”
