Ruger LC9 Manual
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1. the hammer may or may not fire the cartridge 17 A WARNING FIRING 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 SLIDE OPENS FAST HOT BRASS EJECTED 9 Immediately following the firing of a shot and if a subsequent shot is not to be fired at once remove the magazine and lock the slide back using the slide hold open Be sure the chamber is empty 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 Visually inspect the magazine and chamber A WARNING HANDLING 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 19 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 should2. 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 The safety mechanism provides that the trigger cannot be pulled unless the safety is disengaged Like the 1911 pistols 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 Additionally the pistol has a separate firing pin block which will not allow the firing pin to move forward and contact the cartridge until the operator pulls the trigger with the safety off in its fire position See Figures 1 and 2 below which illustrate the two positions of the safety SAFE POSITION FIRE POSITION k i Red oval exposed P FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 WARNING MANUAL SAFETY 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
3. always be stored securely and unloaded away from children and careless adults Use the locking device originally supplied with this firearm 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 and locked in a location that is both separate from their ammunition and inaccessible to children and any other unauthorized person STORE SECURELY amp UNLOADED SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER LGS pistol please write or call 928 778 6555 our Product 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 WARNING BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED DO NOT SHIP CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR RUGER LG9 pistols returned to the factory for services or repair should be sent to Sturm Ruger amp Company Inc Product Service Department 200 Ruger Road Prescott AZ 86301 6181 Telephone 928 778 6555 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
4. 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 RUGER T any firearm without first having sYRUCTION MCTONS thoroughly familiarized himself with U THE INSTR Q THIS i jen WARNI GULLY BEFORE the particular type of firearms he is UA RM i MANG THIS FIREA using and with safe gun handling in par Se p B 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 which will not permit a
5. discharged bullet to strike a person or to strike an object from which the bullet may ricochet 94 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 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 loadi
6. 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 27 WARNING LUBRICATION 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 IMPROPER LUBRICATION DESTROYS GUNS STORAGE GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE PISTOL TO RENDER IT INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE SEE PAGE 6 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 Sturm Ruger also offers gun safes for sale as a means to secure more than one firearm Please call the Heritage Safe Co at 1 800 515 7233 for details and ordering information A WARNING STORAGE Never place or store any firearm in such a manner that it may be dislodged Firearms should
7. 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 CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE 19 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 6 Push empty unloaded magazine into frame until magazine latch locks it in place 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
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9. E ARE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES Locking Devices Unloading 19 20 6 Alterations 9 Slide Retraction Lead Exposure Malfunctions Ammunition Disassembly Manual Safety Lubrication Loaded Chamber Storage Magazine Disconnect Shipping Firing 18 Parts Purchasers 30 Handling 18 OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING A WARNING ALTERATIONS 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 amp Co Inc DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN GENERAL INFORMATION AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS The RUGER LGQ is a compact single strike double action only magazine fed recoil operated pistol chambered for the 9mm cartridge The LGS9 incorporates a different link less design in the barrel locking unlocking system than earlier Ruger P Series pistols and features a streamlined slide and glass reinforced nylon and aluminum subframe grip frame The following are features with which LG98 users should be thoroughly familiar NOMENCLATURE Slide s open top design minimizes Dovetailed rear possibility of jamming enables shooter to sight adjustable clear any malfunction easily by hand for windage Flush profile hammer is visible in the r
10. ESPONSIBLY Use the Correct Lock While the basic locking device is substantially similar for all Ruger firearms due to the different shapes of the many Ruger firearms some firearms utilize different locking devices The lock with a 5 shackle is used on the LG It is very important to use the correct locking device To Install the Factory Supplied Locking Device 1 Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the trigger guard at all times 2 Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and contains no cartridges or cartridge cases 3 Remove the magazine from your pistol 4 Open the action completely Use the slide stop to keep the action open during installation of the locking device 5 Apply the locking device by placing the shackle of the lock into your pistol as shown below 6 Close the lock by pressing the shackle into the body of the lock the part that receives the key as tightly together as possible The lock has bumpers and the shackle is coated with a non marring material that will not harm the metal finish of your firearm 7 Once the lock is securely closed remove the key and 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 or unauthorized adults Correct Installation of Lock on
11. GED 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 CES kK x CE CK x OR KK KK KK KK xxx OK cR x CR GR OK 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 D WHY ARE WE INCLUDING A FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE WITH EVERY RUGER PISTOL AND REVOLVER Certain states and jurisdictions require that all newly manufactured pistols and revolvers must be accompanied by a cartridge case which has been test fired from that gun at the factory The case must be placed in a sealed container bearing certain information concerning this test cartridge At the time of retail sale in those jurisdictions firearms dealers must forward such test cartridge to a designated destination such as their State Police Laboratory As independent Ruger Distributors have nationwide markets without territorial restrictions we have decided to include a fired cartridge case with all new Ruge
12. INE CONTAIN NO CARTRIDGES See Unloading Warning p 19 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 To clean the pistol proceed as follows 1 Disassemble fieldstrip the pistol to the extent described on pages 22 25 2 Using a cleaning rod run a solvent wetted patch through the bore several times Then attach a solvent wetted bristle brush to the 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 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
13. NIMIZE 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 Product Service Department See Shipping Firearms For Repair on page 29 f Alterations to the pistol or use of non Ruger magazines and accessories may cause malfunctions See Alteration Warning on page 9 TO DISASSEMBLE Be sure pistol is unlo
14. NSAFE HANDLING OF ANY FIREARM REMEMBER THAT A ROUND MAY STILL BE IN THE CHAMBER AND 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 TO LOAD AND FIRE WITH MAGAZINE 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 But before you do anything with the pistol first read completely through this manual l Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction See The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling p 34 2 Press the magazine latch and remove the magazine from the frame 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 Place seven 7 or fewer 9mm cartridges into the magazine from the top 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 16 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
15. OOD BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS 22 45 22 Charger LCP LCR Model 96 P90 P91 P93 P94 P95 P97 P345D Mark III P345PR SR 22 and SR 556 are RUGER TRADEMARKS RUGER THE STURM RUGER LOGO AC 556 Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens 10 22 All Weather Bearcat Blackhawk Gold Label GP100 the Hard R Logo Hawkeye M77 Mini Thirty Mini 14 Old Army P345 P85 Redhawk Ruger Titanium Ruger 77 17 Ruger 77 22 Ruger 77 44 Ruger 77 50 Ruger SP101 Ruger Vaquero Security Six Service Six Single Six Speed Six SR9 the SR Design Super Redhawk Alaskan and Target Grey are REGISTERED U S TRADEMARKS DEERFIELD is a registered trademark of Blount Inc
16. Ruger LC9 Pistols 7 FIREARMS SAFETY 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 L GS 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 is often available from gun dealers gun clubs or police departments If none of these sources can help you write to the National Rifle Association 11250 Waples Mill Fairfax VA 22030 7400 They will assist you 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 00 cc ccc ce ee ee ee ee eet eect eee 3 Locking Device Installation Instructions esee 6 General Information and Mechanical Characteristics 9 Note ela HEO pte quc uia ae acd CAES erent ewe eee eke EUG AE IC CGU CR
17. S INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR BLUED STEEL CALIBER 9mm RUGER LUS LIGHTWEIGHT COMPACT 9MM PISTOL READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM 2011 Sturm Ruger amp Co Inc This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Sturm Ruger amp Co Inc For Product Service on This Model Please Call 928 778 6555 See p 29 THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON CP 1 11 C 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 retail dealer with firearms sold in that state Sturm Ruger sells its products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations Because our products may be sold in these states we include the following California A 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 Connecticut A ADVERTENCIA A los ni os los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer fu
18. X 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 SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD A WARNING AMMUNITION Death serious injury and damage can result from the use of 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 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 ANY RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY OR NON STANDARD OR REMANUFACTURED OR HAND LOADED RELOADED AMMUNITION OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED OPERATION OF MANUAL SAFETY The LGS 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 that the pistol must be cocked to engage the safety 12 When the safety is moved fully upward to the safe position
19. aded FIGURE 6 1 Keep pistol pointed in a safe direction Press the magazine latch and withdraw the magazine from butt of pistol see Figure 6 22 2 Pull slide to the rear and lock in the open position by pushing upward on the slide hold open See Figure 7 3 Inspect the chamber and verify that it is empty see Figure 8 4 Retract the slide slightly FIGURE 9 and release it see Figure 9 This will disengage the slide stop and allow the slide to move fully forward 23 5 Using a finger or a soft tool push the takedown plate down see Figure 10A to expose the takedown pin see Figure 10B Takedown pin exposed x FIGURE 10A FIGURE 10B 6 Insert the Ruger key into the slot on the right side of the frame see Figure 11A and push the takedown pin out the left side of the pistol see Figure 11B FIGURE 11B 7 Move the slide assembly forward and separate it from the grip frame see Figure 12 8 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 9 Remove the barrel It will FIGURE 14 be necessary to move the barrel forward slightly and then down and back to extract it from the slide see Figure 14 10 The pistol is now disassembled for cleaning see Figure 15 FIGURE 15 A WARNING DISASSEMBLY Always unload a firearm before c
20. 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 ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED 18 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 REMOVING MAGAZINE DOES NOT UNLOAD CHAMBER 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 remaining in the chamber can still be fired 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
21. as it will go see Figure 5A below Use care to not place any part of your hand in front of the muzzle see Slide Retraction Warning p 20 When released the slide will fly forward to strip the top cartridge from the magazine and chamber it The hammer automatically moves to the semi 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 A e UA x va B fan a 4 L i e SS M 4 U v x V SW VN Y V No i p RM Ni YN AY NA S aix T Ta ya VIN Ww RV AU Keep Hand Away From Muzzle FIGURE 5A Retracting the slide 6 Engage the safety by pushing the lever up until it clicks into the cut in the slide 1 Ifthe pistol is not to be used immediately the magazine should be removed and the chamber unloaded 8 The pistol is ready for instant use When the pistol is in the semi cocked mode the first shot can be fired double action by pulling the trigger all the way to the rear which fully cocks and releases the hammer and then fires the pistol Subsequent shots are fired in the same way by releasing and then pulling the trigger until the magazine is empty the hammer being semi cocked by the slide as it recoils from each shot After a shot is fired the trigger must be allowed to move fully forward If the trigger is pulled before the trigger mechanism fully resets two clicks
22. 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 INTERNAL LOCK Never rely upon any safety mechanism or mechanical device to justify unsafe or careless handling of a firearm When securing your pistol or to prevent unauthorized access you should completely unload the pistol and store it in a gun safe or use the key operated external locking device supplied with your pistol See Page 6 However for added security and to comply with certain state and local laws your RUGER LG9 pistol is also equipped with an internal lock When actuated this internal lock will secure the pistol s manual safety in the on or safe position Before activating the internal lock on your pistol first visually inspect the chamber and magazine to verify that they are empty and do not contain any cartridges To activate the internal lock place the manual safety in the on or safe position see Figure 1 p 13 Note that the pistol must be cocked to engage the safety Next place the internal lock key supplied with your pistol into the internal lock keyway See Nomenclature p 10 Rotate the key clockwise about 1 4 of a rotation from the fully unlocked position until it stops See Figure 3 Remove the key and verify that the internal lock is engaged
23. ber indicator should be flush with the top of the slide See Figure 4A below When the chamber is loaded the forward portion of the loaded chamber indicator should protrude from the top of the slide When the chamber contains a cartridge a red bar should be visible on either side of the loaded chamber indicator See Figure AB below OPERATION OF LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR Indicator FIGURE 4A Flush With Top Indicator FIGURE 4B Protrudes From Top Red Bar Visible Cartridge in Chamber NEVER RELY ON YOUR MEMORY OR ANY LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR TO KNOW IF A GUN IS LOADED ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE CAN FAIL ALWAYS VISUALLY CHECK THE CHAMBER BY RETRACTING THE SLIDE AND EXAMINING THE CHAMBER TO BE SURE WHETHER IT IS EMPTY OR LOADED 15 OPERATION OF MAGAZINE DISCONNECT Your RUGER L G9 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 LG9 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 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 U
24. by attempting to move the safety to the off or fire position If the internal lock is engaged the trigger will move freely and will not function To deactivate the internal lock place the internal lock key into the internal lock keyway see Nomenclature p 10 and rotate the key counter clockwise about 1 4 turn from the fully locked position until it stops See Figure 3 Be sure to store the internal lock key in a secure location away from children and careless adults Do not store your firearm with the key in the internal lock keyway Never lock a loaded gun always unload the gun before locking OPERATION OF INTERNAL LOCK To engage the internal lock rotate the key clockwise 1 4 of a rotation To deactivate rotate the key counter clockwise 1 4 of a rotation NOTE With internal lock engaged trigger will move freely and will not function 14 OPERATION OF LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR You should always treat every gun as though it is loaded and always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction Never rely upon any safety or mechanical device to justify unsafe or careless gun handling In order to assist you in determining the presence of a cartridge in the chamber of your RUGER L G9 pistol and to comply with state laws the LGS is equipped with a loaded chamber indicator The indicator appears on the top of the slide See Nomenclature p 10 When the chamber is empty the loaded cham
25. eady Loaded chamber to fire semi cocked indicator ne Takedown pin position Cartridges can be loaded singly if desired Dovetailed front sight Manual safety Slide Hold Open allows the slide to be locked to the rear to positively view the Frame is a rigid one piece nylon grip frame reinforced with bong elas eer cartridge chamber The hold open is spring loaded downward so it is Magazine latch permits released by pulling positive retention and quick the slide slightly removal of magazine rearward Pistol grip is checkered for a secure grip Extractor is designed for reliable Loaded chamber viewport Slide locks open after extraction of cartridges and fired last round fired cases from chamber Internal key activated lock ia rk ET LI Single strike double action only mechanism provides that cocking and firing can be accomplished with a single pull of the trigger Checkered back and front straps for secure grip 10 Action The strong locked breech action of the RUGER LG9 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 Up
26. ersonal checks please is required before any service will be performed Please provide your credit card number your name as it appears on the credit card and the expiration date All parts orders are subject to a minimum charge and charges for shipping and handling Order parts by Part Name and Part Number and include the 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 Product Service Department for pricing information Because it is a serial numbered component the RUGER LG9Q 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 CAUTION A gun containing modified broken malfunctioning or badly worn parts should not be fired 30 RUGER LCS PARTS LIST Design prices and specifications subject to change without notice SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING See Exploded View on Page 33 Key No Part Name Part No Model al Frame Insert CP00250 LC9 2 Tr
27. fire or if the shooter wishes to eject the chambered cartridge manually follow the procedure To Unload p 19 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 20 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 l 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 t
28. he 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 WARNING MALFUNCTIONS 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 HITTING PRIMER CAN BURST CARTRIDGE 21 TO MI
29. he work you wish to have done Merely stating that the firearm needs repair is inadequate information Please enclose copies of any previous correspondence 29 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 Product Service Departments Please contact the Product Service Department for pricing information AX WARNING PARTS PURCHASERS 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 pistol after such installation PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY ORDERING PARTS Please contact the Prescott Arizona Product Service Department for parts availability and current prices All parts orders for the RUGER LG9Q pistols should be sent to Sturm Ruger amp Company Inc Parts Department 200 Ruger Road Prescott AZ 86301 6181 928 778 6555 We cannot comply with open account or C O D requests Payment in full via credit card Visa or MasterCard only money order or certified bank check no p
30. igger Pivot CP06710 LC9 3 Trigger CP03900 LCS 4 Slide Hold Open CP03700 LC9 5 Trigger Bar CP01700 LC9 6 Hammer CP04000 LC9 1 Hammer Roll Pin CP05150 LC9 8 Hammer Spring CP00400 LC9 9 Blocker Lever CP02110 LC9 10 Hammer Pivot Pin CP02300 LC9 11 Magazine Disconnect CP05000 LC9 12 Magazine Disconnect Spring CP05600 LC9 13 Trigger Pin CP03950 LC9 14 Trigger Spring CP00450 LC9 15 Ejector Housing CP00900 LC9 16 Manual Safety Detent Plunger CP02380 LC9 17 Hammer Pivot Detent Spring CP02360 LC9 18 Manual Safety Spring Guide CP01570 LC9 19 Manual Safety Puck CP01550 LC9 20 Manual Safety CP01500 ECS 21 Firing Pin Blocker Lifter Spring CP06420 LC9 22 Manual Safety Detent Spring CP01560 LC9 23 Slide Stop Spring CP03720 LC9 24 Take Down Plate CP03760 LC9 T Slide CP00100 LC9 26 Extractor Spring SC06450 LC9 27 Extractor Plunger SC04600 LC9 28 Firing Pin CP01100 LC9 20 Extractor CP01400 LC9 30 Loaded Chamber Indicator CP11000 LC9 ol Front Sight CP03200 LC9 3 Firing Pin Blocker CP05050 LC9 33 Loaded Chamber Indicator Spring CP01150 LC9 34 Firing Pin Retainer CP01120 LC9 35 Loaded Chamber Indicator Pin CP06350 LC9 36 Pawl Hammer Dog amp Crane Latch KH05100V LC9 Spring Plunger PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED 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 91 RUGER LCS PARTS LIST Design prices and specifications subject to change
31. in a Safe direction Magazines The Ruger 9mm magazines included with your RUGER L GS have been specifically designed for the RUGER L GS pistol and are not interchangeable with other Ruger pistol magazines even though they may appear similar and may hold 9mm 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 The RUGER L G9 v pistols are chambered for the 9mm cartridge Do not attempt to load any other cartridges into the magazine or chamber of the pistol Do not use P ammunition See NOTE on P Ammunition on pg 12 The RUGER LGQ pistols are 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 these pistols 11 Note on P Ammunition Although the RUGER LG9Q is capable of functioning with 9mm P ammunition a steady diet of P ammunition will shorten the endurance life of the RUGER L GS You should never shoot 9mm P ammunition in yur RUGER LOGS 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 A
32. ine floorplate toward the front of the magazine taking care 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 16 FIGURE 16 26 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 spring 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 BEFORE CLEANING BE CERTAIN THE PISTOL AND ITS MAGAZ
33. irearms catalog and instruction manuals for all Ruger firearms can be downloaded from our website at www ruger com 38 NOTES 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 amp 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 amp Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in providing service to owners of Ruger firearms STURM RUGER amp Company Inc 200 Ruger Road Prescott Arizona 96301 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 UNDERST
34. 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 Firearms 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 and serial number and model of the firearm Describe in detail the trouble you have experienced with your firearm or t
35. leaning lubrication disassembly or assembly UNLOAD BEFORE DISASSEMBLY TO REASSEMBLE 1 Be certain chamber and magazine are empty 2 With slide held upside down replace barrel and push it rearward into its locked position 3 Replace the recoil spring assembly into position The rear end of guide rod seats against barrel lug 4 Replace slide onto frame and place in its closed position as if the pistol were fully assembled 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 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 6 Replace empty magazine in frame through butt of pistol MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE 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 your Ruger key will work in a pinch to press in on the magazine spring seat where it protrudes into the hole in the magazine floorplate Slide the magaz
36. ncionar Ellos pueden causarses lesions graves y la muerte Evite que los ni os tengan accesso a las armas de fuego guard ndolas siempre con llave y descargadas cuando no las est utilizando Si usted tiene un arma de fuego cargada en un lugar en que un nifio tiene acceso a ella y la usa indebidamente le pueden dar una multa o enviarlo a la carcel 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 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 block
37. 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 f
38. ng 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 39 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 PROTECTORS WHEN YOU SHOOT All shooters should wear protective shooting glasses and adequate hearing protection when shooting Exposure to shooting noise can damage hearing and 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 36 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 direc
39. on 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 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
40. r pistols and revolvers to minimize the possibility of inadvertent non compliance with these laws Retail customers located in other states where laws or regulations do not require the dealer to so act may be assured that the fired cartridge case they receive with the firearm at the time of retail purchase is proof that your new Ruger firearm has undergone our normal test firing procedures during manufacture LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A 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 always keep your fingers and locking device outside the trigger guard during device installation and removal e 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 R
41. s 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 1s 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 4 New Jersey TT 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 DISCHAR
42. tions 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 co ordination constitutes a criminal disregard for the safety of others 37 A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT RUGER FIREARMS Sturm Ruger amp 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
43. without notice SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING See Exploded View on Page 33 Key No Part Name Part No Model D Firing Pin Blocker Spring CP05650 LC9 38 Rear Sight CP03300 LC9 39 8 32 NC 2A X 187 Hex Soc Flat Pt CP08001 LC9 With Patch 40 Firing Pin Spring CP01800 LC9 4 Takedown Pin CP03750 LC9 BAZ Barrel CP00600 LC9 43 Magazine Complete 7 rd CP00500 LC9 44 Magazine Floor Plate Extended CP01010 LC9 45 Frame Insert Pin 2 Req d CP06305 LC9 46 Hammer Catch Pin CP02350 LC9 AT Guide Rod CP02000 LC9 48 Recoil Spring Outer CP02810 LC9 49 Recoil Spring Inner CP02801 LC9 50 Hammer Catch CP02200 LC9 51 Hammer Catch Spring CP05400 LC9 52 Grip Frame CP00200 LC9 53 Hammer Anchor Pin CP02410 LC9 54 Hammer Spring Seat CP02400 LC9 55 Magazine Latch CP02600 LC9 56 Magazine Latch Spring CP02700 LC9 PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED 32 RUGER LCS EXPLODED VIEW 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
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