Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Ruger LC9
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2011–2014
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · MODERN ERA
39
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year2011
- Weight (Empty)0.484 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge9×19mm; .380 ACP (LC380)
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typehammer fired
- Safety Typeloaded chamber indicator, magazine disconnect safety
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length79.2 mm
- Sight TypeIron sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length152.4 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
▤Features5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2011
- Production End2014
- Variants380
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width22.9 mm
- Height114.3 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2011Production started
- 2014Production ended
15
years in service
3
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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