How accurate is the Ruger LCP? (discussion/video)

[1KPerDay]

Since the first day I bought it I've been astounded at the potential accuracy of this remarkable little pocket pistol. Standing 7 yard groups, relatively rapid fire, were easy to keep in the tennis-ball-sized range (though POI is quite low compared to the rudimentary sights).

I don't shoot much paper from the bench, but while wringing out some reloads I shot a 5 shot, one-inch group at 30 feet with Speer Gold Dots, and other than a bobble with Cor-Bon 90gr JHP it's run perfectly with every type of factory JHP and FMJ I've tried. I can't say enough good about it.

I wondered how it would do shooting steel plates at 20ish yds, so I tried it out. Here's a video of the results for any interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyTXWoq5ciY

Ammo was a mix of Fiocchi and WWB ball.

 

[jimbo555]

Nice shooting!

 

[1KPerDay]

Thanks!

 

[CZguy]

Mine is limited only by the sights. It took awhile, but I've gotten used to the trigger.

 

[holdencm9]

Yeah I have been able to get 2" groups at 7 yards semi-regularly. You really are only limited by the sights and although they are hard to pick up, they are actually quite precise for me.

If you were to lock it into a vice I imagine the mechanical accuracy of the pistol itself could make one hole at 10 yards easily. I love my little LCP.

 

[76shuvlinoff]

Every time I take mine out and practice I am pleasantly surprised at the groups from such a little pistol. I am better with it than I am with my XD40sc.... but when I want to feel good about myself I use my 5" 1911. The flip side is that LCP goes a lot of places my 1911 won't.

 

[Steve CT]

If the rudimentary sights are the only problem, put the LaserLyte on it and dial in exactly where you want the POA. It's a good setup, and you'll never know it's there until you want it.

 

[heeler]

Not only are they accurate,considering the lack of sights,but even more, most are super reliable.
10 points to Ruger!!
I love my LCP.