Grabbed a stainless LCP today

[Aahzz]

So, being somewhat depressed with ongoing issues I'm having with my new Rock Island Armory compact, I decided it was time to address another need, a new pocket pistol. Always used to like my Kel-Tec P3AT, but used to have issues with surface rust on the blued slide. So, knowing that Ruger had introduced a stainless LCP at this year's SHOT show, I decided to embark on what I thought would be a fruitless quest.

Then, on Armslist, I found one, at a price I could afford.

Drove down to the dealer's house today and grabbed it - range report will be forthcoming...so far all I've done is field strip and clean/lube. Seems quite well put together, fit and finish are great.

 

[5-SHOTS]

Very nice.

 

[djm3801]

I have a new model regular. Was going for the stainless and changed my mine and wish I had not. I put a Hogue grip on it. They are not nearly as snappy as some folks say. Like any gun, you need to be ready for what it does and then adapt. I like mine and it carrys so well.

 

[Aahzz]

Just back from the range - ran 150 rounds through it, 75 FMJ and 75 JHP. Ran like a top, no issues at all, everything fed, everything fired, everything went where it was supposed to. As soon as I get it cleaned up, it'll ride in my front pocket in a Sticky holster . I am super pleased - I'd owned the Kel-Tec .380, the Taurus, and the S&W Bodyguard - I believe that Elsie here is the most accurate I've had to date.

 

[Shipwreck]

Congrats!!!!

 

[BP Hunter]

Of the many handguns I own, this little LCP seems to be the most accurate at short range. I purcahsed a Ruger magazine extension which holds 7 and gives me a better hold of the tiny gun. You made the right choice. Good luck!

 

[Panzerschwein]

OP, what a sweet lil' gun!

I think you bought one of the best, if not THE best .380 ACP pocket pistols money can buy.

RUGER ROCKS!!!!!!

 

[Pizzapinochle]

How was the trigger?

I tried an LCP and found that I had a really hard time even getting a shot off. THe trigger pull was so long my fingers were having to do some curly gymnastics just to get to the break point.

 

[Aahzz]

Trigger is long, and probably about 6-7 pounds...it's smoothing out nicely with use as well. It's a long, long cry from a tuned 1911, but it's serviceable for its intended use.

 

[JN01]

I tried an LCP and found that I had a really hard time even getting a shot off. THe trigger pull was so long my fingers were having to do some curly gymnastics just to get to the break point.

The new LCP have an improved trigger over the original version. I owned an earlier type and couldn't get used to the overly long pull, I got rid of it.

I recently tried the latest ones and the the trigger pull is much shorter and I believe a bit lighter. Plus the sights are actually big enough to be usable. I am considering buying one of the new ones.

 

[76shuvlinoff]

I have had an LCP for several years now. It travels better than any other sidearm I own therefore I am more likely to have one when and if I need one.

I added a pinky grip extension to the mags. The extensions tightened up my groups and sped up my follow ups. It points so naturally the poor sights are a non issue at the ranges the pistol was built for.

good luck!

 

[djm3801]

+1 on new trigger. New ones much improved. My opinion. New LCP trigger quite smooth, long but smooth. .

 

[usmarine0352_2005]

How was the trigger?

I tried an LCP and found that I had a really hard time even getting a shot off. THe trigger pull was so long my fingers were having to do some curly gymnastics just to get to the break point.

Same problem with the one I just bought for my gf. It made it less accurate and actually hurt my trigger finger after awhile.



The trigger has a shorter lop than my SW Bodyguard but it's hard to make it break and because of that isn't nearly as accurate as the Bodyguard.


With it's smooth trigger, the Bodyguard is easier to shoot, easier to hit the target and is really accurate. The Bodyguard also is a pleasure to shoot while the new LCP is a bit unpleasant.
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