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Originally Posted by Volusianator

I've not 100% decided on the LC9 or the LC9-LM (laser). I understand totally your thoughts on being able to hit a target with the sights alone, no doubt very important. My thought on the laser is simply it's a nice feature to have. The actuation on this laser is not done by trigger but rather a button forward of the trigger guard, so you actually have to bring your finger forward, depress the button then bring your finger back inside the guard. Way to much time wasted in a combat situation, but yet I don't want a trigger actuated laser either as I don't always want it on. My thought is, simple and stupid as it may be that say in your home, someone breaks in, it may be handy to have that laser on a wall for them to see from upstairs or a different room, maybe have them rethink being in my home seeing that red dot and avoid violence if possible. Again, may never happen or play out that way, but it's just my thought. Plus, it may be fun at the range.

Any advice on best ammo for practice and combat situations?

Ammo for the range I always recommend whats cheap for shooting in mass and sighting in the firearm. I always end the day with a mag of my carry ammo just to ensure they are firing well within the range I expect the bullet to hit. As far as carry ammo I am a bit of a fan boy for the Hornady Critical Defense. I have seen many hollow points fold instead of expand because of the materials they had to pass through (heavy winter jackets vs t-shirts) The H-CD ammo has a polymer tip which forces the ammunition to expand regardless of what it is passing through. The 9mm with this ammo has amazing stopping potential, I know a lot of people knock the 9mm's stopping power but with the right ammo it is 100% effective with center mass hits. Home defense on the cheap (FMJ's) are not only ineffective but extremely dangerous due to travel through walls and invaders. 9mm FMJ will pass right through someone with a finger sized exit wound, if the hollow point actually passes through with a shoulder shot the exit wound will be much larger and more effective.