Do you like your LCP?
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critter
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LOVE that gun! Mine has always been 100% reliable and way more accurate than it has any right to be. It is my ALWAYS gun, sometimes primary, other times a backup. It is SO easy to conceal. Gives me a warm, safe, fuzzy feeling.
Definitely a gun that fits into a niche but it does what it does very well.
I also have an LCR and like it a lot too. However, the LCP is SO much easier to conceal and carry always.
Definitely a gun that fits into a niche but it does what it does very well.
I also have an LCR and like it a lot too. However, the LCP is SO much easier to conceal and carry always.
1KPerDay
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Absolutely love mine. Accurate as heck, reliable as heck, tiny as heck, fun as heck to shoot. Amazing little piece. One of my most satisfying firearm purchases ever. It's always in my pocket in a desantis nemesis holster.
I have one....I don't care much for it.
I don't find it any easier to carry than a small 9mm like the LC9 or CM9. Its not comfortable to shoot, the trigger stinks, no slide or last round hold open and its under powered and rounded(compared to the small 9mm's)
I don't find it any easier to carry than a small 9mm like the LC9 or CM9. Its not comfortable to shoot, the trigger stinks, no slide or last round hold open and its under powered and rounded(compared to the small 9mm's)
My feelings exactly. It's obviously not a range gun, but I can be more accurate with this gun than people (myself included) would expect.
Mine has never ever failed. Not once. And that's after shooting everything from modern hollowpoint ammo, to steel cased Ruskie ammo, to WWB, etc... No problems whatsoever.
The fit and finish on mine is waaaay better than the Kel-tec P3ATs that I have fired. It was well worth the extra coin.
Ruger hit one outta the park on this gun.
Love that little bugger
I always have it on me. There are days when I can't carry the big ol' Glock or even a j-frame. The LCP slips into my back pocket and I don't even know it's there.
True, it's not fun to shoot 50 rounds through, but it's not designed to be a range toy. Mine is well worn from everyday pocket wear, it's never given me any issue. It's a slim peace of mind ready to do violence if I ever find myself backed to the wall.
I certainly have manlier guns, but I have never felt under gunned with "just" an LCP.
I always have it on me. There are days when I can't carry the big ol' Glock or even a j-frame. The LCP slips into my back pocket and I don't even know it's there.True, it's not fun to shoot 50 rounds through, but it's not designed to be a range toy. Mine is well worn from everyday pocket wear, it's never given me any issue. It's a slim peace of mind ready to do violence if I ever find myself backed to the wall.
I certainly have manlier guns, but I have never felt under gunned with "just" an LCP.
BemidjiDweller
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The only time I am not carrying my LCP is when I'm in the shower or sleeping, or when it is illegal for me to do so (post office and such). I cannot say enough good things about it, and would buy it again no questions asked.
Well... It's no fun to shoot... The sights are crummy... The slide doesn't lock back on an empy mag... The trigger is remarkably terrible...
So, no, I don't like it...
But, I carry it and respect its size and reliability.
In spite of being one of the early pistols that was recalled (I also needed to replace the original recoil spring) it runs like a top (zero failures). It is as easy to carry as a cell phone, and, presumably, way more effective than harsh language in a self-defense situation.
If I want to have fun, I break out the ol' S&W K19, or the Ruger Mark II or even one of the Glocks.
But for carry, the LCP is the right tool for me.
YMMV.
Best,
-SlimeDog
So, no, I don't like it...
But, I carry it and respect its size and reliability.
In spite of being one of the early pistols that was recalled (I also needed to replace the original recoil spring) it runs like a top (zero failures). It is as easy to carry as a cell phone, and, presumably, way more effective than harsh language in a self-defense situation.
If I want to have fun, I break out the ol' S&W K19, or the Ruger Mark II or even one of the Glocks.
But for carry, the LCP is the right tool for me.
YMMV.
Best,
-SlimeDog
JN01
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I rate it OK.
Really long trigger pull, sights are practically useless for me, but is reliable, light weight, easy to pack as a winter coat pocket back-up gun.
It stands up well to the other guns of its type.
Really long trigger pull, sights are practically useless for me, but is reliable, light weight, easy to pack as a winter coat pocket back-up gun.
It stands up well to the other guns of its type.
Pietro Beretta
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You learn to compensate for that trigger pull, meaning if you do shoot it a lot, you figure out how far you need to pull -- then slow down for the break to get your shot where you want it to go.
I was going to sell the LCP that I bought, but decided to keep it.
I like it.
I was going to sell the LCP that I bought, but decided to keep it.
I like it.
GunNut
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I'll go along with ok.
I prefer the S&W Bodyguard .380, Kahr P380 and even my Diamondback 380 over the LCP in terms of ergonomics.
But still it's a really good gun, completely reliable and reasonably priced.
I prefer the S&W Bodyguard .380, Kahr P380 and even my Diamondback 380 over the LCP in terms of ergonomics.
But still it's a really good gun, completely reliable and reasonably priced.
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It's light, more concealable than your average cell phone, and mine has been 100% reliable since day 1.
It may not be the "best" pocket 380 around, but it works, and is reasonably priced.
It may not be the "best" pocket 380 around, but it works, and is reasonably priced.
billj888
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So easy to conceal it's never left at home even in summer with shorts and t-shirt. The gun is well made and Ruger customer service is very good. Can you afford enough ammo to get good with it? I reload .380 since I also have the Kel-Tek P3AT. It's good too.
wally
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Love it. Replaced my Kel-Tec P3AT which filled a niche, but the LCP is better -- it works with steel cased ammo, my P3AT is hopeless with it (as is the Taurus and SIG P238, my S&W Bodyguard 380 is also fine with it). I figure if it can't handle steel cased ammo its function is on the edge of th envelope. -- I have a lot more confidence with good ammo in a gun that works with cheap steel cased ammo than one that doesn't.
I like my LCP more than a lot.
I went to no less than four stores at the mall today with that little pistol in my front right hand pant pocket placed in it's leather holster and not a soul knew the better including a uniformed police officer working security in said mall.
It weighs a whole 12 ounces fully loaded and is very reliable and accurate.
It has not had one fail to feed or eject issue thru many boxes of different brands of fmj ammo and has gone thru several boxes of hollow point ammo with the same results.
To be specific the hollow point ammo has been Gold Dots,Win. PDX-1,Remington Golden Saber,and Hornady Critical Defense.
True,this is no honking 1911 .45 ACP or Glock 27 but it is what it is and an extremely easy to carry personal protection hand gun.
I went to no less than four stores at the mall today with that little pistol in my front right hand pant pocket placed in it's leather holster and not a soul knew the better including a uniformed police officer working security in said mall.
It weighs a whole 12 ounces fully loaded and is very reliable and accurate.
It has not had one fail to feed or eject issue thru many boxes of different brands of fmj ammo and has gone thru several boxes of hollow point ammo with the same results.
To be specific the hollow point ammo has been Gold Dots,Win. PDX-1,Remington Golden Saber,and Hornady Critical Defense.
True,this is no honking 1911 .45 ACP or Glock 27 but it is what it is and an extremely easy to carry personal protection hand gun.
bdjansen
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I like mine. I think the trigger's pretty good for what the gun is. It's accurate and mine's had no failures. Shooting it will tire my hands out pretty quick but I don't think the gun is painful or unpleasant to shoot.
It's 12oz and .8" thick. The next size up is the LC9 at 20oz and 1" thick. That gets you a more powerful round, and extra shot, and a bit longer barrel. Is that worth 8oz? 8oz isn't a lot to most people; to me it is.
It's 12oz and .8" thick. The next size up is the LC9 at 20oz and 1" thick. That gets you a more powerful round, and extra shot, and a bit longer barrel. Is that worth 8oz? 8oz isn't a lot to most people; to me it is.
orionengnr
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Depends...what are you looking for?
Compared to the two P3ATs I have owned, I absolutely love my LCP.
The P3ATs did not function reliably, and the LCP does. If you want a .380, I would recommend the LCP without reservation.
If you are looking for "the ultimate carry/CCW pistol", then a lot of subjectivity will enter into the conversation. Having owned J-frames, K-Ts and other things, my subjective input is this:
My Kahr PM9 is shorter and thinner than a J-frame, and holds two more rounds of a more powerful cartridge. It reloads a bunch faster. I shoot it better. It can shoot +p+ ammo (in limited quantites).
Game over.
Compared to the two P3ATs I have owned, I absolutely love my LCP.
The P3ATs did not function reliably, and the LCP does. If you want a .380, I would recommend the LCP without reservation.
If you are looking for "the ultimate carry/CCW pistol", then a lot of subjectivity will enter into the conversation. Having owned J-frames, K-Ts and other things, my subjective input is this:
My Kahr PM9 is shorter and thinner than a J-frame, and holds two more rounds of a more powerful cartridge. It reloads a bunch faster. I shoot it better. It can shoot +p+ ammo (in limited quantites).
Game over.
I absolutely agree with Orionengn about the PM9 as it is my other carry pistol.
What I am saying is this...I alternate constantly between the LCP and PM9.
The deciding factor is dress and exactly where I am going.
All that being said though I do find it easier more often to conceal carry the LCP.
What I am saying is this...I alternate constantly between the LCP and PM9.
The deciding factor is dress and exactly where I am going.
All that being said though I do find it easier more often to conceal carry the LCP.
helitack32f1
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I had an LCP. Sold it recently because I saw no real need for it. The deciding factor was that the gun would rock back in my hand after every shot and I had to constantly adjust my grip for the next shot. Then I had a friend shoot it and I watched as he had to adjust his grip after every shot as well. So I sold it with the anticipation of buying a Smith Bodyguard .380. Still haven't bought that though.
cyclopsshooter
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Have had one in my pocket every work day for two years... nothing else carries like it.. and it's not like I have a limited number of choices for carry.
roc1
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Ditto Slimedog.
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