Originally Posted By: john_pifer
Originally Posted By: tc1446
I had a G42 and it never malfunctioned once
but I couldn't get used to the trigger. Tested
a Ruger LCRS...new version with softer trilegger....
and traded the G42. I'm 80yo and have no diff
with slides. Try holding it in your right hand
while placing the entire left hand over the top
of the slide, hold firmly, push with your right
hand. You get more leverage that way rather than
using a couple finger to pull back on the slide.
The LC9S has 4-5 boxes thru it now with zero malfunctions.
Soft trigger makes for much better accuracy, however,
I miss the lightness of the G42 for carry purposes. BTW,
the G42 and the LC9S both have very mild recoil.
Good info...thanks... And I think it's awesome that you're on your computer and posting up on message forums at 80 years young! And going to the shooting range! There are plenty of folks a lot younger than you who dont even know what a message forum is!
That LC9S is intriguing... I dismissed the standard, hammer-fired LC9 out of hand because of the super-long trigger pull.
You like the trigger pull of your LC9S?
I like it a lot; however, it is very easy and smooth trigger, but often outside shooting, the first round will let off quicker than I anticipated. I wouldn't mind it having just a tad harder
pull. I do like the smoothness of the trigger...nothing quirky like the Glock (don't flame me Glock lovers) and this allows me to shoot reasonably accurate, unlike the G42. Consequently, I enjoy shooting it. I've been shooting 115gr but today shot a few 124gr and couldn't tell the diff. Recoil on both the G42 and Lc9s is pretty soft, and I've got soft hands. If you have large hands, Ruger makes a mag that holds 2 extra bullets with a longer extension. I got one, but prefer just the pinkie extension that comes with standard mags. Eight rounds, one in the pipe and 7 in the mag.
Today I ordered a Kahr CW380. WAnted a smaller gun for pockets and liked the smooth trigger of the Kahr. Its like my P45, long super smooth pull, no raspiness when it lets off. I know a bunch of folks have had issues with this model, but I decided to
take a chance. I was lucky with the P45 and had no issues with it. It will be a week or more before it comes in. I have several boxes of 380 on hand for testing.