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*All images of the EC9s are directly from Ruger. I will replace with my photos after the gun has had a good cleaning* |
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Everything that made the LC9s great, like it's exceptional trigger, has been carried over to the EC9s. The best part is that it will only set you back around $240-$300. This is a lot of gun for that kind of money. I know what you're thinking; "How can we know it's as reliable as other Ruger handguns?" You can take my word for it, because I've shot it!
Right off the bat, the EC9s doesn't feel like a subcompact firearm. The grip is thin, but it fits my hand very well and I'm able to control recoil better than other subcompact pistols. Since this is a carry gun, every edge, including the integral sights are smoothed over so drawing this weapon is quick and snag-less. With the EC9s, you realize that adjustable sights for a gun like this really aren't necessary, especially since it's made for engagements within 7 yards. While I wish that the sight posts had some kind of paint on them, I was still able to reacquire my target quickly after every shot. Again, this is a short-range defensive weapon. Our accuracy, with standard 115 grain target ammo, really suffered when we put the target out past 7 yards. Your results may differ.
The trigger is what makes this little gun so amazing. As I stated before, the trigger that Ruger put into the EC9s is the same one that was introduced on the "s" model of the LC9 several years ago. It released to critical acclaim as being one of the best triggers on a subcompact pistol, and after shooting roughly 50 rounds through it, I concur with the critics. It's a short, crisp trigger pull that takes very little practice to master.
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There were a couple features of the EC9s that I didn't care for:
- Takedown can be tedious and it requires that you utilize a takedown pen (which is provided).
- It has a magazine disconnect - which is a negative for me, may not be for you.