guyfromohio
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I have no experience with the LCP, but my wife's Bodyguard was a pleasant surprise. No failure through the first 200 and very accurate.
Bodyguard VS. LCP
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MolleMan
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other than the desantis holster what are some other carry options that ya'll exercise
To answer, (if it's acceptable to reference another forum), visit the elsiepea forum and search in the LCP accessories subforum for holster threads. There's a LOT of options out there, from great in-pocket holsters like the DeSantis (and much cheaper versions of the same design type - I often carry in a $10 generic pocket holster that works beautifully) to belt holsters that look just like smart phone cases... allowing you to carry the LCP right out in plain view on your belt, but others think it is a typical smartphone in the case. The small size of the LCP lends itself to numerous concealed carry options.
I have a Ruger LCP and I've fired about 800 rounds through it. I bought a Bodyguard 380 which I think is an upgrade. It has real sights you can use, a trigger you can't deaden by short stroking it, and with a heavier slide and barrel it is capable of safely shooting a much wider variety of ammo than the LCP. The recoil of the LCP tend to make the next round in the mag slam into the bottom of the feed ramp. Best case is you only get a smiley or a partially crushed HP. Worst case is the round is seriously set back into the case raising pressures. I don't like to raise pressure in a gun whose barrel is a thin as a sheet of paper at its weakest point. The BG does not have this issue and additionally is three times thicker at its weakest point than the LCP. I really like the LCP and it is a MUCH more capable pocket gun than I ever thought it could be. The fact is the BG is just a tad better in my book.
I bought the LCP because it's easier to conceal. Fortunately I can shoot it well, wasn't sure i'd be able to because of my long fingers. I do think the Bodyguard looks better, IMHO, and would make a great addition if I needed another .380.
Purchased by BG 380 with intergrated laser in Jan of 2011 just when the price dropped to $399. At the time it was cheaper than the ruger with a laser. Performance has been execllent with factory ammo but have not gotten my reloads to do as well. Have to try some Federal primers as I hear they are softer. Like the gun. Probably a best buy in the S&W line.
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I don't see how the manual safety is much of an issue. It is very positive. If you choose not to use it, it is NOT going to go on accidentally. It takes a very conscious effort to engage. On the other hand it is there for the times it is nice to have it. If you were going to throw it in a pocket without a holster or in a purse you can engage the safety. If you are used to having one or prefer it, its there also. While the argument it isn't needed is valid the fact is 1911 and scores of other weapons have a manual safety and they work just fine. If you prefer the smoothest, most snag free, simplest design, the advantage goes to the Ruger but the Smith has superior sights, a better trigger design, is more controllable, and safer with a wider variety of ammunition than the LCP. Personally, I think the two pistols actually have two slightly different missions. As a primary carry gun, if its all you are going to carry, the S&W is just a better weapon. As a back up, the LCP is perfect for its role.
OpelBlitz
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I did fail to mention a few other things about the Bodyguard. The trigger pull seems rather long. It's smooth, but it felt like an eternity at times. Also, engaging the safety required two hands for me. Taking the safety off wasn't an issue, though.
OpelBlitz
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That's entirely possible. My thumbs aren't super strong either, and my gun's still relatively new (Only has 100 rounds through it).
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