Ruger has been an driving force in small concealable fire power, from its super popular LCP .380 pocket gun and now with the EC9s they have upped the game to 9mm. The EC9s is a single stack 9mm  polymer framed carry gun made to be slim and easy to carry all day. Unlike the original LC9 9mm which was a hammer fired gun, so the trigger was longer and heavier like a double action revolver. The EC9s is a striker fired semi auto 9mm which is a more consistent like Glock pistols and the trigger is much lighter. For those who prefer a manual safety, the Ruger LC9s comes equipped with a manual thumb safety that sits in the optimal position for quick manipulation as well as a trigger safety and internal safeties to prevent unintentional discharge. To help keep the cost of the EC9s down and thus more attainable for more consumers, it come equipped with machined in sights which cost less than cutting dovetail style sights and also ships with only 1 magazine in a cardboard box for a retail much lower than the LC9.