How many have a hogue grip on their LCP

[george burns]

I just picked up an LCP for my wife, it's the 2nd time I did this, "last one was about 6 years ago. I sold it because I never carried it, and it kicked more than my 9's did.But I wanted a gun for my wife, and the LCP custom at $250, was too good a deal to pass up. I never liked the trigger on the old one, this one is much better.
But I shot it yesterday, "just to function test it" and I put the first three in the 10 ring ,at 25 feet, 'impressed the hell out of me", with a 1 inch group at 25 feet, but then it started to hurt my hand, and the target showed it, Although they all went into the 8-10 ring on the target, a couple were flyers, still on the paper, but not what I can normally do. I was not having fun.
I found that I was anticipating the pain of each round, and had to conciouslly think each time I pulled the trigger. I gave up after a box, and most would say nice shooting, but I know the difference.
After that I shot my carry which is still considered a snappy gun, Kahr PM9, and that was like shooting a Glick 17 in comparison. I was still sore from the lcp.
So I see that Hogue makes a nice rubber grip for the gun for 8 bucks. Does ot make a big enough difference in recoil management?
I like the size and thickness of the gun, and it shoots great "very accurate" for what it is. But I know my wife will just hand it back to me and say, are you kidding me. So what should I do, get her a 22 mag, or try some recoil management on the gun. I don't want to start changing springs on a gun that appears to be reliable.
Let me say that I undersatand that this is not a range gun, and won't be shot a lot, just carried if not by her, than a backup gun for me, and I understand for that intent it is fine.

 

[blahpony]

I have a Hogue grip sleeve on my LC9. It's not exactly the same gun, but very similar.

I haven't noticed any difference in recoil. My hand will still sting a bit after a box of ammo.

I mostly have the sleeve on the gun to cover the cheese-grater grip the gun comes with.

 

[webrx]

I have Hogues on both my lc9s and my LCPs

on the 9s it keeps me from accidentally releasing the magazine during recoil, on the LCP it makes the gun easier to hold and less punishing in my opinion.

made a huge difference for the wife on the LCP cut her group size in half and she does not struggle to keep a grip on the gun.

YMMV

d

 

[george burns]

Thanks, that's what I needed to hear.

 

[george burns]

Got it, and didn't like it. I can see that it will give you a better grip on the gun, but the increase in diameter and the idea of removing parts and replacing them with the Hogue plastic block, is a non starter for me.
I don't believe in swapping out parts unless you are upgrading your gun. This to me was more of a comfort issue and didn't warrent taking the pins out and replacing the block just to accomdate the grip.

Instead I just cut the bottom of the grip and slid it onto the frame.
It can be taken on and off like this and probablly will remain off even though it doesn't move enough to cause a problem as far as I can tell.
As mentioned it increases the guns diameter and causes it to stick to your pants and the holster, I prefer the original grips for concealment and function, I just have to accept the recoil.

 

[stchman]

To the OP:

The LCP was not designed to be a "fun" gun to shoot. I own two LCPs(a regular and a Custom), and they both suck to shoot. I put a few rounds trough it every so often just to stay proficient with it, and it still sucks to shoot.

With all this being said, I really like my LCPs. They are super reliable and I am proficient with the gun at 5 yards(about as far as I am going to shoot the thing). The LCP is NOT a target and it has a VERY heavy trigger by design. If you want a range toy, the LCP is not the best choice.

 

[JN01]

I dislike grip sleeves, but I like the Hogue Hand-all LCP grip that pins into place. In addition to being rubber, it makes the backstrap a hair wider, distributing the recoil over a wider area- much nicer to shoot.

Unlike stchman, I do have fun shooting my LCP. LCR loaded with magnums is another story.

 

[larryh1108]

I've had the LCP since in came out. Like the OP, it hurt my XL meaty hands to shoot. After the first 500 rounds I was not enjoying it. I then tried a grip sleeve. I went with the Pachmayr. It made a huge difference in the felt recoil. I also added the pinky rest which allowed me to put 1/2 of my third finger on the grip. It went from stinging my hand to just a 'normal' recoil for a smaller gun. It also stopped the gun from twisting in my hand while shooting. So, it was more accurate and more fun to shoot. I have about 3k rounds thru it now and I like it a lot. It is my carry when I need something small and light. The wallet holster works a lot. It is a nice, little gun.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

I've got a crazy idea, why don't you take your wife to the gunshop and let her pick out her own gun.

 

[FL-NC]

1. Go to a bicycle shop
2. ask for a blown inner tube for a 10 speed
3. With scissors, you will have a lifetime supply of rubber grip sleeves for your LCP. For free.

 

[PabloJ]

I just picked up an LCP for my wife, it's the 2nd time I did this, "last one was about 6 years ago. I sold it because I never carried it, and it kicked more than my 9's did.But I wanted a gun for my wife, and the LCP custom at $250, was too good a deal to pass up. I never liked the trigger on the old one, this one is much better.
But I shot it yesterday, "just to function test it" and I put the first three in the 10 ring ,at 25 feet, 'impressed the hell out of me", with a 1 inch group at 25 feet, but then it started to hurt my hand, and the target showed it, Although they all went into the 8-10 ring on the target, a couple were flyers, still on the paper, but not what I can normally do. I was not having fun.
I found that I was anticipating the pain of each round, and had to conciouslly think each time I pulled the trigger. I gave up after a box, and most would say nice shooting, but I know the difference.
After that I shot my carry which is still considered a snappy gun, Kahr PM9, and that was like shooting a Glick 17 in comparison. I was still sore from the lcp.
So I see that Hogue makes a nice rubber grip for the gun for 8 bucks. Does ot make a big enough difference in recoil management?
I like the size and thickness of the gun, and it shoots great "very accurate" for what it is. But I know my wife will just hand it back to me and say, are you kidding me. So what should I do, get her a 22 mag, or try some recoil management on the gun. I don't want to start changing springs on a gun that appears to be reliable.
Let me say that I undersatand that this is not a range gun, and won't be shot a lot, just carried if not by her, than a backup gun for me, and I understand for that intent it is fine.

George you don't need fancy piece of bicycle tire tube just change hands with each or every two magazines fired. That is what I do when practicing with my R9. The gun is designed for close range defense of about five steps or less so don't worry about two hand hold it's not like you should miss using one hand hold at that distance. If you do then get rid of the gun and buy can of pepper spray.

 

[KodeFore]

I have it, I like it. Makes a big difference. I think the Glock 42 is A much more accurate softer shooting gun. The advantage of the lcp is small size. I think the hogue grip well worth it.

 

[george burns]

Trunk Monkey, Don't you think I know my wife better than you do, "I hope". Letting her pick out a gun makes no sense what so ever. She won't even go into a gun store.
She has an arthritic hand, bad thumb, and won't let me explain the difference between recoil, revolvers, semi autos, or anything else gun related.
She used to "20-25" years ago, shoot with me on occasion,and at the time was able to shoot my 1911's, as well as most average shooters or better.
Now she is just turned off by my discussing guns. But she will shoot someone if they break in, with no problem.
Thus I had to get her something asthetically appealing and small. She likes the way the LCP looks and I was able to explain to her that if I get shot, she will need to protect herself. She's pro gun, just not pro shooting. She's 70 and has a bad wrist from a tripple break 30 yrs ago, "now it's arthritic".
Yes I could put one of my compact or sub compact guns by her side, but they intimidate her. I know she will have no problem shooting a bad guy, "she's Sicilian". It's just the initial problem of her associating pain with shooting.
I can shoot the gun fine but it does dig into the hand more than most, "unless you shoot 357's in a 360pd, so I tried the ruger handall, I found as I tried to explain above, that it makes it tolerable for her. I can shoot 50 rounds through easily, but why bother, I shot 50 and the gun works fine, for it's intended use, and hopefully she will never have to use it, and if she does, the adrenaline will block out most all the pain anyway.

 

[ThePunisher'sArmory]

I have hogue grips on almost all my firearms.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

george burns

Hey dude, keep buying guns your wife hates. My wife is arthritic too and can't shoot an LCP at all.

 

[larryh1108]

Well, there you go right there. If trunk monkey's wife can't shoot it then nobody's wife can shoot it. He knows all.

 

[tactikel]

I have hogue grips on all my autos, not for recoil reduction (it is minimal) but for a better grip.
One thought is to let her try a KelTec P32, the same gun as your LCP in .32 ACP. The recoil is minimal. A .32 she will carry vs a .380 back in the safe is a no brainer.

 

[webrx]

Any small pistol is going to kick, unless maybe a .22 and cause pain. IF she does not shoot because of pain, then, maybe it is time to consider other options.

Have you considered a PCC for her?

My wife shoots her LCP (with the grip) as stated earlier, made it more bearable for her (She has Carpel Tunnel BTW) and she can put rounds on target when needed. the LCP is her carry gun.

But she is extremely accurate with her 9mm PCC and it causes no pain for her. It is one of our home defense guns.

If you are talking a home defense gun, and not carry gun, then maybe consider a PCC as an option for her as it may be less painful on her wrist.

Just a thought

 

[aarondhgraham]

I put the Hogue on my LCP,,,

I put the Hogue on my LCP,,,
It took a painful to shoot gun and tamed it nicely.

Aarond

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[Varminterror]

I've never had pain with my LCP's or Kel-tec's (been carrying a P-3AT since they came out, changed to an LCP as soon as it came out), but for my XL paws, it's never been easy to keep track of the little pistol in hand. Adding the Hogue grip is like night and day. Without the sleeve, the "beaver tail" of the frame felt very narrow in the web of my hand, and the sides of the grip have always felt hollow to me. Throw on the Hogue, those spots, specifically, are drastically improved. I wear a size 12 wedding ring.

My wife, on the other hand, has relatively small hands, a 5.5 wedding ring, and she says shooting the LCP without the sleeve isn't worth doing, after knowing the way it feels WITH the sleeve.

The biggest difference for us has been the elimination of slip in hand for subsequent shots.

It does add a little bulk, but my wife & I still pocket carry mine with ease, even in relatively tight jeans.

Hogue grip for LCP = great investment.

 

[Tenncvol]

I have the Hogue sleeve on my LCP and I think it makes the pistol more comfortable to shoot. The only downside I see is the increase in width and the gripper surface making pulling the the pistol out of my pocket holster and pocket a little more difficult.


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[Nacho Man]

I put the hybrid grip on mine. Took less than 5min just carefully punch the cross pin out. Added a few strips of rubber grip tape too. I also use a 7rd extended mag and testors enamel paint to put a dot on the front sight.