RUGER LC9 vs. Taurus Millenium PRO 9mm

[Gun4fun]

Ready to buy my first CCW...For sure want a 9mm subcompact...Did pretty deep research on LC9, but don't know anything about Taurus...How do these two compare?? Because of my limited budget, I really can't afford anything over $400......Thanks for sharing your experience....

[Rich_S]

Rugers have a reputation of being built like a tank. Tauruses have a reputation of building junk. YMMV.....

[brickler]

I have a Taurus PT709 Slim. Taurus has the same rep as most modern gun manufactures in that their first generation of a new product has some bugs they have to work out. But they are good about correcting it quickly and making it warrantee correction free of charge if you have one of the issues. To that, after that initial hump they are as dependable and durable as any other firearm out there. They use modern materials and machining methods. Some of their firearms are even built here. But if you are considering the LC9, you may want to look at the PT-709slim. I did, and didn't look back.

[Gunnysarge]

Rugers have a reputation of being built like a tank. Tauruses have a reputation of building junk. YMMV.....

Wrong, Taurus now and has for many years, make a fine weapon. I own several that outshoot my Glocks, for the money, you can't go wrong with Taurus Millenium.

[justme2202]

Taurus also gives a lifetime warranty. JMO

[sargedog]

I used to buy Ruger guns, till I started shooting my first PT-111. I now own the Millenium PT 145,PT 140,and PT 111. Only had 1 problem with my PT-845 that was worked out and back better than ever. I trust all my Taurus guns, have several hundred rounds through each of them.

[rrman12280]

If I was choosing, I would go with the Ruger. Every Taurus auto I've came across including the 709 had multiple issues of some kind. Always good to go with Ruger. I will not own any Taurus that I can think of. Some may swear by them, and that's fine if they like them. But they are not for me.

[Gun4fun]

Thanks guys, keep feeding me, please!...That's exactly what kinda CCW info I'm looking for, from real people who use them, own them, shoot them...Otherwise I can look at manufacturers websites and read that I'm buying the best gun in the world and how lucky I am...I need the reality, not what is on paper...I really like this forum, because I can get an honest opinion, the gun selection will be up to me anyway!!

[Jlaf]

I have the Ruger LCP which is essentially the same as the LC9 except that it fires .380 ammo instead of 9mm. I am very happy with it, and should a problem arise, Ruger offers a lifetime warranty. I liked the simplicity of the LCP. I fired the LC9 at the range and found it to be more complicated, more levers and releases; however, it does fire the larger and less expensive 9mm ammo.

Ultimately, I recommend going to the range and paying the fee to try out any guns you are considering and having someone well versed on each gun explain the pros and cons of each before spending your hard earned money.

[Gun4fun]

Thanks...I tried the LCP,really good price, very easy to conceal, but I have pretty large paws and I didn't feel comfortable with it...I know I have to give up something, so I better get a larger gun and spend more money than for LCP, but when I'll need to use it, it needs to feel right in my hand...And I do not plan to shoot it at range too often, probably once a month, shoot it, clean it, making sure is ready when I need it...