Do you like your LCP?
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I had an LCP for a while and loved it. Totally reliable and easy to hide just about anywhere. No complaints. I traded it in when gun makers started cranking out pocket guns in 9mm. Have a Kahr CM9 now. Yeah, it's a little bigger and heavier, but it packs more punch. Please note, I'm stating this only to give me reasons for trading my LCP. I am in NO way attempting to kindle the tiresome and never ending .380 vs. 9mm debate. That dog don't bark.
huntsman
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yep and buy two they're cheap
bought one, and i lost track at 900 rds thru it. trouble free
Mindy (my girl) decided she wanted it, so i bought a second. im at 300+rds trouble free as well. as troubled as some of the new Ruger pistols have been, i like the LCP as a last choice weapon, but never as a primary
Mindy (my girl) decided she wanted it, so i bought a second. im at 300+rds trouble free as well. as troubled as some of the new Ruger pistols have been, i like the LCP as a last choice weapon, but never as a primary
Cooper_m22
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I forget I joined this forum so I would like to say Hi.
I had and LCP loved that little gun, traded it off on a S&W Bodyguard 380 the other day and after all I have read about it, now I am starting to wish I would have traded it off.
I had and LCP loved that little gun, traded it off on a S&W Bodyguard 380 the other day and after all I have read about it, now I am starting to wish I would have traded it off.
Most of the feedback on these little guns seems very positive. I will know for sure in around 11 days! After doing lots of reading I decided to jump. I looked at and rejected the Taurus TC. I also rejected the db380 after seeing a you tube video of failing slide rails on those. I have a gp100 that has been a great gun so ruger is a name I trust. I paid 299 for the gun and 19.95 for a spare magazine. I can't wait to take it to the range.
I think that all handguns are trade offs. By that I mean that, I only have confidence in a 12 ga to stop a gunfight with one shot. But since they are too bulky to conceal I had to step down to a handgun. But I really only have confidence in a 45 ACP to be a really effective fight stopper, but over the years I found that I wasn't carrying it every time I went out the door. So while the LCP has minuscule sights and .380 out of a short barrel leaves a lot to be desired, it works for me.
It is a gun that I've never been without for two years. And for me that's the deciding factor.
It is a gun that I've never been without for two years. And for me that's the deciding factor.
Bohemus
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I have mixed feelings about mine, its perfect for carry, price tag was unmatched at the time and it works reliably (at least in my hands).
Con is, it has more recoil than 9mmL Kahr PM9, trigger bites (when i shoot righthanded) and because i am lefty I ocasionaly engage the mag. release which leads to failure to feed (not a pleasant thing to happen during competition or SD situation).
Did I mentioned that the pins are sticking out after every 100 shots or so. Not real issue, but... I got it three years ago, so they may have improved it a bit.
Con is, it has more recoil than 9mmL Kahr PM9, trigger bites (when i shoot righthanded) and because i am lefty I ocasionaly engage the mag. release which leads to failure to feed (not a pleasant thing to happen during competition or SD situation).
Did I mentioned that the pins are sticking out after every 100 shots or so. Not real issue, but... I got it three years ago, so they may have improved it a bit.
PX15
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Yep.
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I have had mine for a couple of years now. i find I cary it more then anyother pistol that I own. I think its cause its so small and easy to pack. Drop it in your pocket and you might forget that its there. Only issue I have had with it was depending on how you carry it, I found that if I have it in my left hand pocket I would knock the mag relase and it would kick out the mag a bit. Bad JUJU if you had to pull it.
WB
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Really like mine. If I concentrate I can get 2" groups at 7 yards. Figure that is more than adequate for its intended purpose. It can go anywhere, in just about any attire. So it is easy to "always have."
I have had a couple jams out of about 500 rounds with practice (blazer) ammo. Flawless with SD ammo. I carry Speer GD's.
I have had a couple jams out of about 500 rounds with practice (blazer) ammo. Flawless with SD ammo. I carry Speer GD's.
JN01
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What kind of sights are on your LCP and who installed them?
What kind of sights are on your LCP and who installed them?
JVaughn
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Mine is in my pocket right now. It's not fun to shoot in my opinion, and not very accurate for more than about 30' range; but it is small and easy to carry.
I used to carry a NAA .22 Magnum revolver in my pocket, which I liked more than the LCP; but I would rather have a centerfire caliber than a rimfire, which is why I carry the LCP more often than the NAA now.
Glad to have it in case I need it.
I used to carry a NAA .22 Magnum revolver in my pocket, which I liked more than the LCP; but I would rather have a centerfire caliber than a rimfire, which is why I carry the LCP more often than the NAA now.
Glad to have it in case I need it.
I have been happy with mine. As some others have said, it's not fun to plink with, but that's not what it was designed for. It is SO easy to conceal without having to dress around it. I didn't like the sights on it, so my Husband painted the front sight with some bright orange nail polish....I hadn't even thought of doing that, but it makes it alot easier to see now. If you're looking at it for a ccw pistol, you can't beat how easy it is to conceal.
If you are talking about pocket pistols under $300 that are better than the LCP, I'd like to know what they are. There are the Kel Tecs which seem alright but not better than the LCP, IMO.
I like mine it that it is very small, light, thin, and easy to conceal. When concealment or easy of carry is the main consideration it is hard to beat.
Mine has also totally reliable. Although I don't have thousands and thousands of rounds through it, as it is primarily a secondary gun for me, it has been reliable with a few hundred rounds through it. Of those who I know and shoot with regularly they report the gun has been reliable as well. Some of them I know have shot many more rounds than I have but I do not know exact figures.
The LCP is, like most weapons, not without its compromises. The small sleek little gun is much harder to shoot and run well than a larger gun. The sights are less than ideal, to make an incredible understatement. The small size of the gun makes it difficult to shoot well and do various manipulations (such as those required for immediate action drills). I cannot even shoot the thing with a thumbs forward grip, how I normally shoot, or my thumbs will be past the muzzle. The gun is mechanically more accurate than most people will be able to shoot it. the poor sights, small size, and trigger pull make it much harder to shoot than many other guns. It also has a fairly high bore axis which accentuates the recoil of the gun. I do not find the gun painful or in anyway objectionable to shoot. However, the combination of a very light gun, a very small (both length and width) grip, and the high bore axis make for slower followups.
Obviously it is a self defense gun and no one is asking or expecting a target or race gun. Even with that in mind, it is just harder to shoot and run well than other guns.
Even comparing it only to other smaller .380s I must say that my Mustang Pocketlite is 10X the shooter that the LCP is. The LCP is notably lighter and smaller. Also for the size of the Mustang one could carry a PM/CM 9.
The .380 chambering may be an issue to some. There has been more than enough written about that elsewhere and so I wont bother. The 6+1 capacity of the gun is nice for something its size. Also carrying a spare mag is hardly burdensome given their size and weight.
In sum, it is in my experience reliable and very very easy to conceal and carry. I tend to always carry mine as a bug and sometimes as a primary when I need something particularly discreet. I think is a gun that is well worth the $250 I paid for it. However, when I think of being in a gun fight with it I get a very uncomfortable feeling. I'd certainly rather have it than nothing, but I feel that if I ever had to use it I would really really wish I had more gun.
I'd recommend it as a BUG and occasional deep concealment gun. For a primary carry gun I'd really rather have something else. If small was a huge priority for my primary I would take the extra weight and size of the Mustang to gain a gun that is much easier to shoot and run well. That said even in a T-shirt and shorts I find it easy enough to conceal something the size of a Kahr P/CW 9, which I would MUCH rather have if I had to defend myself with a gun.
Mine has also totally reliable. Although I don't have thousands and thousands of rounds through it, as it is primarily a secondary gun for me, it has been reliable with a few hundred rounds through it. Of those who I know and shoot with regularly they report the gun has been reliable as well. Some of them I know have shot many more rounds than I have but I do not know exact figures.
The LCP is, like most weapons, not without its compromises. The small sleek little gun is much harder to shoot and run well than a larger gun. The sights are less than ideal, to make an incredible understatement. The small size of the gun makes it difficult to shoot well and do various manipulations (such as those required for immediate action drills). I cannot even shoot the thing with a thumbs forward grip, how I normally shoot, or my thumbs will be past the muzzle. The gun is mechanically more accurate than most people will be able to shoot it. the poor sights, small size, and trigger pull make it much harder to shoot than many other guns. It also has a fairly high bore axis which accentuates the recoil of the gun. I do not find the gun painful or in anyway objectionable to shoot. However, the combination of a very light gun, a very small (both length and width) grip, and the high bore axis make for slower followups.
Obviously it is a self defense gun and no one is asking or expecting a target or race gun. Even with that in mind, it is just harder to shoot and run well than other guns.
Even comparing it only to other smaller .380s I must say that my Mustang Pocketlite is 10X the shooter that the LCP is. The LCP is notably lighter and smaller. Also for the size of the Mustang one could carry a PM/CM 9.
The .380 chambering may be an issue to some. There has been more than enough written about that elsewhere and so I wont bother. The 6+1 capacity of the gun is nice for something its size. Also carrying a spare mag is hardly burdensome given their size and weight.
In sum, it is in my experience reliable and very very easy to conceal and carry. I tend to always carry mine as a bug and sometimes as a primary when I need something particularly discreet. I think is a gun that is well worth the $250 I paid for it. However, when I think of being in a gun fight with it I get a very uncomfortable feeling. I'd certainly rather have it than nothing, but I feel that if I ever had to use it I would really really wish I had more gun.
I'd recommend it as a BUG and occasional deep concealment gun. For a primary carry gun I'd really rather have something else. If small was a huge priority for my primary I would take the extra weight and size of the Mustang to gain a gun that is much easier to shoot and run well. That said even in a T-shirt and shorts I find it easy enough to conceal something the size of a Kahr P/CW 9, which I would MUCH rather have if I had to defend myself with a gun.
I did like mine, but I sold it because I just wasn't satisfied with how well I could shoot it.
It was reliable, and accurate, but unpleasant to shoot.
Now I have a Kahr PM9 as my pocket gun and am much more confident in my ability. If I got another .380 I'd probably go with the Kahr P380 for better sights and ergos.
It was reliable, and accurate, but unpleasant to shoot.
Now I have a Kahr PM9 as my pocket gun and am much more confident in my ability. If I got another .380 I'd probably go with the Kahr P380 for better sights and ergos.
mingansr
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i didn't like the size and hold in my hand when i checked it out at a WI gun show.
i have fired my friend's SW Bodyguard .380. nice, tho a long pull and DAO (double action only.
i have shot and my son just purchased a used Sig P238 with 3 mags and case for 400 plus tax and background check fee. that p238 is a sweet shooter, but a little heavier than LCP. it will be my summer carry gun someday. it's a baby 1911, basically, and with an SAO (single action only) i like the trigger safety if i'm gonna carry it in pocket, cocked and locked.
i have an XD 40, but it's a little bulky for summer carry. FYI, SA has just come out with the XD-S, slim, in 45acp. under 20oz unloaded, but .7" shorter than my xd, almost an inch less in height, and 1", including slide release button. coming out with 9mm and 40sw later. i'm gonna hold off on the P238 until i hold that xd-s. i want the same muscle memory as the xd, as the p238 will require new. all the same features and 'safety' features of an SAO xd. IMO
i have fired my friend's SW Bodyguard .380. nice, tho a long pull and DAO (double action only.
i have shot and my son just purchased a used Sig P238 with 3 mags and case for 400 plus tax and background check fee. that p238 is a sweet shooter, but a little heavier than LCP. it will be my summer carry gun someday. it's a baby 1911, basically, and with an SAO (single action only) i like the trigger safety if i'm gonna carry it in pocket, cocked and locked.
i have an XD 40, but it's a little bulky for summer carry. FYI, SA has just come out with the XD-S, slim, in 45acp. under 20oz unloaded, but .7" shorter than my xd, almost an inch less in height, and 1", including slide release button. coming out with 9mm and 40sw later. i'm gonna hold off on the P238 until i hold that xd-s. i want the same muscle memory as the xd, as the p238 will require new. all the same features and 'safety' features of an SAO xd. IMO
TCP that is very similar to the LCP but has a much better trigger, sights and lock back on last round.
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