Better made, probably more accurate, better sight picture/bore axis, better trigger pull. I am a fan of Ruger, I carry my LCP 80% of the time over anything else. I actually looked real hard at the SR9C, felt great in my hand and has a great trigger pull. I am not totally sold on the LC9 yet, although I am sure it is a great gun. I will however own one of the baby M&P pistols for sure!