Ruger LC9 9mm Luger DAO, First-Generation, Blued/Black, 3.12 in Barrel, 7+1, 2012, w/ LaserLyte Installed, 3 Mags, Box & Manual
This first-generation Ruger LC9 stands out with its hammer-fired, double-action-only system, left-side manual thumb safety, and the prominent top-mounted "LOADED WHEN UP" chamber indicator. Built slim for concealed carry at approximately 0.90 inches wide, it offers a 7+1 single-stack capacity in a compact package. Manufactured in 2012 (Model 03200), it comes with three 7-round magazines, a factory box, manual, soft pouch, and an installed LaserLyte trigger-guard laser.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Mild wear is present. The side-mounted LaserLyte unit does not power on at this time. Sold as-is.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory box with end label (Model 03200)
- Ruger-branded soft pistol pouch
- Ruger LC9 instruction manual
- LaserLyte trigger-guard laser (installed)
- Three 7-round Ruger factory single-stack magazines with finger-rest baseplates
The LC9 is the original, first-generation design with a hammer-fired, double-action-only trigger. It features left-side controls including a manual thumb safety, slide stop, and push-button magazine release, plus a top-mounted loaded-chamber indicator marked "LOADED WHEN UP." Its slim, single-stack profile (about 0.90 inch in width), 6.0-inch overall length, and roughly 4.5-inch height are optimized for discreet carry, with an unloaded weight around 17 ounces.
Construction is centered on a blued alloy-steel slide and a steel barrel over a durable black glass-filled nylon polymer frame. Rear slide serrations aid manipulation, and an external extractor and top-mounted loaded-chamber indicator provide clear, tactile cues. The pistol uses low-profile sights for a robust sight picture.
Chambered in 9mm Luger, the LC9 offers a standard 7+1 capacity and comes with three Ruger factory magazines fitted with finger-rest baseplates. This example is identified by Ruger’s Model 03200 and cataloged as LC9, manufactured in the USA. The factory box label confirms the model designation.
A LaserLyte trigger-guard-mounted laser is installed on this pistol. The addition is neatly integrated at the trigger guard, aligning with the LC9’s compact footprint.