Would You Replace Your CCW If ...

[MattMPA]

I too have an LC9S. The first one was a prize at a Friends of the NRA dinner. Was reliable, but rusted. Swapped it out for a cerakoted version that had feed issues and was returned to Ruger. (That's the one lost by FedEx and discussed in a thread on these pages) The replacement from Ruger has been fine.

To answer the question about getting rid of a problem gun...here's what happened to me. About year ago, I got a S&W Bodyguard 380. It had all kinds of problems from feeding, to stovepipes to taking 3 or 4 strikes before firing. I only managed to get a couple rounds out of a mag to work. Anyhow...my local dealer sent it back to S&W who returned it with a clean bill of health. I traded it in on the spot. The dealer knew, S&W said it was good to go...so I have no bad feelings about that.

[jthrelf]

The LC9S is a fine firearm. But I have to admit, the Shield 'feels' a bit more robust and more like a duty firearm than a carry piece.

[ItchyTick]

if you shoot it and it works you have your answer.

[Gunsnwater]

Springs should be replaced after 1000 rounds, including mag springs.

[Parrisk]

If you have lost confidence either drop it at a reputable gun smith or mail it back for a full going over..

[buxbandit]

Is your EDC your range gun? Echoing another poster, I'll put 3-4 hundred rds thru my edc, and if it doesn't fail I call it good. The most range action it sees after that initial break in period is maybe a mag dump once a month or so to recycle the ammo.

[fallenleader]

Springs should be replaced after 1000 rounds, including mag springs.

aren't they just breaking in at that point?
if you've usually got to shoot a few hundred 100-300 rounds just to break the gun in to get it running reliably, you're already a good way to replacing springs.

[RenoV8]

Is the doubt in your head or is it in the gun? If you replace the common parts which will wear after heavy use, do it, check it out, and make a determination. I carry a Glock 26 but also a Steyr C9...sweet gun.

[American1776]

If a pistol malfunctions, even once, out it goes. Pistols are relatively inexpensive tools, and the lives of my family and myself are irreplaceable. I don't have 'range guns' and 'carry guns' and 'home defense guns'. They all get carried, all go to the range, and are all suitable for home defense.

I've owned a lot of pistols, and have had very very few problem guns. But I do stick with reputable brands and models (Beretta 92, Colt 1911's, *some* SIG models, revolvers, HKs, etc).

Just how I see things.

[fallenleader]

If a pistol malfunctions, even once, out it goes. Pistols are relatively inexpensive tools, and the lives of my family and myself are irreplaceable. I don't have 'range guns' and 'carry guns' and 'home defense guns'. They all get carried, all go to the range, and are all suitable for home defense.

I've owned a lot of pistols, and have had very very few problem guns. But I do stick with reputable brands and models (Beretta 92, Colt 1911's, *some* SIG models, revolvers, HKs, etc).

Just how I see things.

not that i would tell any of you how to freedom.
however i am curious, is there a grace period for new firearms that haven't been broken in yet? i've yet to buy anything except a pump shotgun that didn't malfunction at least once when new. (i don't own a single shot anything) i've even had problems with a bolt action rifle before.
my VP9 failed to feed regularly for a few hundred rounds. that aside i found i tend to thumb the slide release so it doesn't stay back on last round.

this is all a good reason to carry a backup weapon though. like a derringer which wouldn't need to feed or cycle. and a knife.