Just for clarification, the EC9S Slide release is not sticking, its NOT a slide release, its a slide stop. It was not designed to be operated as a slide release, and if you somehow manage to loosen up the stop to the point where you can release the slide with your finger, you will likely have damaged the firearm. The LC9, LC9S, and now the EC9S are designed to use the slingshot action to release the slide. (it's in the manual).
I own the Ec9s. Accurate, reliable and conceals comfortably well. I added a hogue grip sleeve, 2 magguts kits for 2 magazines making them 8+1, and glow on sight paint on the sights. This gives you a comfortable grip, more rounds and the capability to shoot at night if you "charge" your sights with a flashlight. Greatly enhances the effectiveness and versatility of this firearm. Paired with underwood extreme defender ammunition and a clinger comfort cling holster it is a very capable combination for self defense.
For those of us with larger hands, try adding a Pachmyer grip sleeve ... I've got it on mine, and it does not interfere with the mag release, but definitely makes that skinny grip on the Ruger fill the hand better.
My EC9s went back to Ruger for repairs 3 times. The first two times were for broken strikers. Ruger replaced the slide and the striker assembly. The third time was for a stuck slide and barrel. When I first bought the gun the slide stuck when I field stripped it before it was ever shot. I called Ruger, and a tech told me to bash the slide with a hammer until it returned to its proper place, which I reluctantly did. This time, however, no bashing with the hammer moved the slide at all. Ruger decided to destroy the pistol and send me a replacement. I liked the EC9s so much that I purchased a second one while the first one was being replaced. Both the replaced one and the new one had frequent failures to feed. So they both went back to Ruger for repair. Ruger replaced the extractor, extractor plunger, extractor spring in each of them. They both work OK now. I've also had to send my Security 9 back 4 times and my LCP II twice. I can't say much for Ruger quality control and reliability, but their customer service is superb.
I've had my Ruger EC9s for a few months, and already it has been sent back to Ruger for repairs twice. Apparently a broken firing pin. No marks on the primers. There was no explanation from Ruger as to what the problem was, only what they did: replaced slide and striker assembly. I haven't got it back the second time. I do like the pistol and really appreciate Ruger's customer service.
I too had a good customer service experience with them and it is much appreciated when that happens. It's unfortunate anytime you have to send a firearm in for repairs but when you do you want it done right, quickly and with no hassle which is exactly what happened for me. My repair wasn't for this gun though just wanted to make that clear. It was for a floor model I bought a slide spring that needed repaired.
Any update on this? I bought one back in 2018 and had good luck with it. Sold it to a cousin of mine and regretted it. Just got one today again. Hopefully no issues.
@@bluedownC It went back a 3rd time. Ruger decided to destroy the EC9s and send me a replacement. I really like the EC9s and bought a second one. They both seem to be operating OK. Ruger customer service is superb.
@@robertmarrott5711 That's good to hear. Hopefully they both stay working for you. I had a Ruger LCP 10th Anniversary model that right out of the box was just terrible. Jammed so much couldn't even get through 50rds. Sent it back to Ruger and they fixed it up. Even threw in an extra mag and a cleaning rag. Their customer service is indeed superb.
I bought mine recently and after reading the pamphlet it recommends not using any form of plus p ammunition…can anyone let me know is lawman 147 grain to heavy for it ?
The instruction manual (pg 12) states that +P can be used, but one should not use +P+ ammunition. Constant use of +P ammunition, however, will increase wear on the pistol. I did not see reference in the manual to recommended grain amount. Just my opinion, but with the EC9s being a lightweight pistol at just 17.2 oz, I would limit ammunition to 124 grain to reduce a bit of the recoil.
Stop saying it not a rang gun I disagree I owen two of the ec9s and many others I'll put this two hundred dollar gun up to my five hundred dollar guns and many I've talk to who have the same gun agreed
