Ruger LC9S Firing Issues

RaceyRaider3 · 01-22-2019, 09:48 PM

I recently purchased a LC9S for my wife and am having firing issues. I can usually fire off two rounds and then it seems like something doesn't reset the striker/firing pin? I have cleaned it and the slide travels freely & smoothly.

Any ideas?

Many thanx.

Terry_P · 01-23-2019, 05:30 AM

Did you strip and clean when you bought it to get the grease and factory grime out of the pistol and the mags? Actually the manual has pretty good steps on what to do on P20/21. I couldn't copy from the PDF file and if you didn't get a manual you can print one out here:

http://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_...Hf8E3P74Sa.pdf

I'm guessing grease in the firing pin channel.

RaceyRaider3 · 01-23-2019, 11:40 AM

Thanx for the info Terry.

Terry_P · 01-23-2019, 01:33 PM

If a good scrub down doesn't do the trick and it acts the same with both mags then Ruger has excellent customer service. They should send you a mailing label for free shipping back to AZ. If they don't insist and ask to talk with a manager.

tx gun runner · 01-23-2019, 02:38 PM

Never put oil or grease in any firing pin channel . Most striker fire guns will fail to fire if oil in that channel . I use brake clean or alcohol to clean and dry my all my striker channels out . If you want to make a Glock fail just over oil it . This video works on most bottom feeders .

. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v6K0NgcCx4

Terry_P · 01-23-2019, 05:22 PM

TGR:

I thought the problem might be grease in the firing pin channel not telling him to grease the firing pin channel. Guess I wasn't real clear on that.

tx gun runner · 01-23-2019, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry_P

TGR:

I thought the problem might be grease in the firing pin channel not telling him to grease the firing pin channel. Guess I wasn't real clear on that.

No ......you were 100% correct . I watch people putting grease and oil on firing pins causing stringing and wild shots from weak firing hits . Also they let cleaners run in firing pin hole . My carry gun is dry and will run 500 rds easy and I will lube it when I go to the range to shoot it .

Terry_P · 01-24-2019, 06:22 AM

I put a little grease on the rails after cleaning and clean the BBL and light coat of oil. Slide I wipe down. The key with lubes is to use sparingly not give them a bath in it.

bearcatter · 01-24-2019, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry_P

I thought the problem might be grease in the firing pin channel not telling him to grease the firing pin channel. Guess I wasn't real clear on that.

I knew what you meant, no problem.

On non-striker semi-autos, I've always put a drop of oil on a cotton swab and wiped the firing pin and spring. Just enough to prevent wear. With floating pin revolvers, like Rugers, I just put a drop in the front side of the hole. Never a problem. I haven't owned a striker fired pistol.

tx gun runner · 01-25-2019, 09:49 AM

Here is how Glock works and most striker guns . There is no hammer to hit firing pin and use a spring on firing pin to hit primer . There is good and bad things about them . Most strikers have a super fast lock time , so oil or grease will slow down speed and travel [1/4"] of striker . That is why a Glock will run forever and I love them .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1VD1D1hLsQ&t=41s

01-22-2019, 09:48 PM	#1
RaceyRaider3 Junior Member Joined: Jan 2019 From: Oregon Posts: 3	Ruger LC9S Firing Issues I recently purchased a LC9S for my wife and am having firing issues. I can usually fire off two rounds and then it seems like something doesn't reset the striker/firing pin? I have cleaned it and the slide travels freely & smoothly. Any ideas? Many thanx.

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01-23-2019, 05:30 AM	#2
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,616	Did you strip and clean when you bought it to get the grease and factory grime out of the pistol and the mags? Actually the manual has pretty good steps on what to do on P20/21. I couldn't copy from the PDF file and if you didn't get a manual you can print one out here: http://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_...Hf8E3P74Sa.pdf I'm guessing grease in the firing pin channel.

01-23-2019, 11:40 AM	#3
RaceyRaider3 Junior Member Joined: Jan 2019 From: Oregon Posts: 3	Thanx for the info Terry.

01-23-2019, 01:33 PM	#4
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,616	If a good scrub down doesn't do the trick and it acts the same with both mags then Ruger has excellent customer service. They should send you a mailing label for free shipping back to AZ. If they don't insist and ask to talk with a manager.

01-23-2019, 02:38 PM	#5
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626	Never put oil or grease in any firing pin channel . Most striker fire guns will fail to fire if oil in that channel . I use brake clean or alcohol to clean and dry my all my striker channels out . If you want to make a Glock fail just over oil it . This video works on most bottom feeders . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v6K0NgcCx4

01-23-2019, 05:22 PM	#6
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,616	TGR: I thought the problem might be grease in the firing pin channel not telling him to grease the firing pin channel. Guess I wasn't real clear on that.

01-24-2019, 06:22 AM	#8
Terry_P Super Moderator Joined: Apr 2008 From: Where it's warm Posts: 10,616	I put a little grease on the rails after cleaning and clean the BBL and light coat of oil. Slide I wipe down. The key with lubes is to use sparingly not give them a bath in it.

01-25-2019, 09:49 AM	#10
tx gun runner Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Ft Hood , Tx area Posts: 11,626	Here is how Glock works and most striker guns . There is no hammer to hit firing pin and use a spring on firing pin to hit primer . There is good and bad things about them . Most strikers have a super fast lock time , so oil or grease will slow down speed and travel [1/4"] of striker . That is why a Glock will run forever and I love them . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1VD1D1hLsQ&t=41s