Ruger LC9 For My Bug-Out Bag ?

Rob43 · 02-07-2012, 01:57 AM

So I'm going to a gun show this weekend in Dulles Va, one of my stops will be to take a good look at the Ruger LC9. I want to put together a simple Bug-Out Bag, & having a small portable handgun in it is high on the list. Reviews seem to be mostly favorable, what are your thoughts; what else should I take a good look at ?

Rob

GlockMan · 02-07-2012, 07:54 AM

Glock 26 with 12 round mag.

Glock 81 field knife. For $30 it is an unbeatable value.

JMO.

kaput · 02-07-2012, 01:15 PM

What does the Ruger cost? IMHO, if I were putting together a BO Bag, and was going to place a firearm in there, I would want a firearm I would be happy to use with no drawbacks.

I would even go so far as to put the G19 in there. Larger size, more ammo, better grip, still concealable... It is a win win for everything, except it is slightly larger. Realize it'll be the same thickness as the baby glock (as near as make no difference), will be slightly longer, but more tall.

I would want a gun I was comfortable with in any situation, not just a gun to have a gun.

mindofarock · 02-07-2012, 06:43 PM

Only gun I want is the Ruger SR9C. Great reviews, great trigger, very reliable. Takes full sr9 magazines, versatile.
LC9 is too small, it's more like a pocket gun, limited rounds. Single stack 7 + 1?

tailo · 02-07-2012, 06:52 PM

In a BOB larger is better imho, If your actually going to "bug out" that little pea shooter's not going to get you far. A full sized double stack is the best route. I've got a glock 19 zip tied in a holster on top of the pannel that covers the under side of the dash, all thats visible if you look under there are a couple zip ties coming in and out of the plastic pannel.

ThEnder · 02-08-2012, 06:11 PM

The ability to conceal does not strike me as the top priority for a bug out situation. I would want something with proven reliability in the worst of circumstances and a high capacity (read G19, SA XD9, Sig). 9mm seems like a great choice as it is so prevalently used and probably easier to find than some other choices.

DangerousMind · 02-08-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mindofarock

Only gun I want is the Ruger SR9C. Great reviews, great trigger, very reliable. Takes full sr9 magazines, versatile.
LC9 is too small, it's more like a pocket gun, limited rounds. Single stack 7 + 1?

Have you shot the SR9C? I shot one at the range and found it to be a little on the small side for a compact. I could not grip it comfortably. I went with the G19 4th gen. I would make sure you shoot it before deciding.

Rob43 · 02-09-2012, 01:04 AM

Thanks for the responses, I'm rethinking my position. Off to the Gun Show this weekend, maybe I'll find something that really fits the bill.

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kaput Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 710 My Ride: 2002 M3 SMG View My Garage	What does the Ruger cost? IMHO, if I were putting together a BO Bag, and was going to place a firearm in there, I would want a firearm I would be happy to use with no drawbacks. I would even go so far as to put the G19 in there. Larger size, more ammo, better grip, still concealable... It is a win win for everything, except it is slightly larger. Realize it'll be the same thickness as the baby glock (as near as make no difference), will be slightly longer, but more tall. I would want a gun I was comfortable with in any situation, not just a gun to have a gun. __________________ 2002 TiAg M3 OEM 19s/Fiamm triple air horn/Valentine V1/Uniden BCD396T/Uniden XL 520 Pro/Lightwerks TFX with 55 watt kit/Mediabridge 1500/Pro Fit iPhone bracket and holder

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mindofarock Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 221 My Ride: 2001 330ci View My Garage	Only gun I want is the Ruger SR9C. Great reviews, great trigger, very reliable. Takes full sr9 magazines, versatile. LC9 is too small, it's more like a pocket gun, limited rounds. Single stack 7 + 1? __________________

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ThEnder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 449 My Ride: has twin turbos View My Garage	The ability to conceal does not strike me as the top priority for a bug out situation. I would want something with proven reliability in the worst of circumstances and a high capacity (read G19, SA XD9, Sig). 9mm seems like a great choice as it is so prevalently used and probably easier to find than some other choices. __________________

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02-07-2012, 06:52 PM	#5
tailo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: virginia Posts: 989 My Ride: 02 330I View My Garage	In a BOB larger is better imho, If your actually going to "bug out" that little pea shooter's not going to get you far. A full sized double stack is the best route. I've got a glock 19 zip tied in a holster on top of the pannel that covers the under side of the dash, all thats visible if you look under there are a couple zip ties coming in and out of the plastic pannel.