jocko;
So you don’t “buy” that my LCP frame wore out after only 120 rounds. That is certainly your choice. However, it does not change the fact that it did. The original poster asked for input on the LCP pistol. I gave my honest input of the experience that I had with my LCP. The one that I had was obviously a lemon. That does happen no matter who the maker is. My input is one data point, no more, no less. It does not mean that all LCPs are lemons. However, there are issues with some of them. You say that your LCP has work fine for 1,100 rounds. That is great; however, your experience does not mean that all LCPs work right.
I certainly have no grudge against Ruger. I currently own a Mini 14, two 10-22s, and a GP100. I’ve owned several other Ruger guns in the past.
The reason that I sent the LCP back to Ruger was that I was having a problem with the trigger not releasing the hammer. Once Ruger had the pistol and checked it out, Joe Cramer called me and he told me that in addition to a trigger bar problem, the frame of my LCP was worn out. He did not explain why the frame wore out and I did not ask him. Joe stated that he would send a new LCP to my FFL dealer. Below is a copy of the letter that I had to sign, agreeing to accept a new LCP.
If we were dealing one on one, I would have just ignored your rather rude challenge to my original post and chalked it up to your apparent immaturity. However, since this is an open forum, I feel compelled to reply to your post. The bottom line is that I am getting a new LCP pistol to replace the one that the frame wore out on after 120 rounds. End of story.
June 23, 2008
Craig Arnold
XXXXXXX
XXXXXX, AZ XXXXX
Reference: Sturm, Ruger Model No. LCP, Serial No. 370-121XX
Dear Mr. Arnold:
In the interest of Customer Relations, Joe Cramer, Customer Service Manager, has agreed to replace the above referenced pistol at no charge. We are required to transfer a replacement firearm through a federally licensed firearm dealer. If you wish to accept this proposal, you must provide the name, address and telephone number of the licensed dealer you select to receive the replacement, and a copy of the dealer’s FFL with original signature.
Please indicate your approval of this offer by signing this letter and returning it to the Prescott Service Department at the address listed above. Upon completion of the replacement, we will amend our records to reflect the issuance of the new firearm to you, in conformance with the Gun Control Act of 1968.
If you have any questions regarding the replacement, please feel free to contact Joe Cramer or myself.
Sincerely,
STURM, RUGER & COMPANY, INC.
Susan Maxwell
Customer Service Supervisor
I have read and accept the aforementioned offer:
Signed: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________
I do not wish to have the above referenced firearm replaced, please return it to me:
Signed: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________
I've been on the Ruger forum the past few days and there seems to be more negative comments than positive ones on the LCP. I have deposit down on one, I'm next in line and I'm really looking forward to getting it. Just wondered what the consensus is here.
