Were I to ever need to purchase a 9mm pistol, the LC9 would top the list. I like the size of the gun for the caliber it uses......very compact, but also ergonomic. It basically the same physical size, but with more firepower, as my Colt Gov't .380 (scaled down 1911).
I have my daughter-in-laws LC9 for the moment to check out and handle.
The one drawback is the method to disassemble it for cleaning.....needing the 'key' or a tool to facilitate take-down. Ruger dropped the ball here (IMHO). But, considering all the positives, this alone would not inhibit me from owning one, if I needed a 9mm.