Ruger 380 LCP Opinions

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Zero problems so far in mine with Hornady CD's, Fiochi FMJ's and some PMC's I believe. It did seem to kick a little more than my 2nd gen KT P3AT, but that is easily explained by the factory spec spring weight being one pound less for the Ruger. I ordered some Wolff springs at the KT weight and another set at one pound higher than that. I have yet to try them out.

The only problem I have seen is that some of the pins do walk a little bit...not bad, but this is a problem for the LCP's and some have reported worse walking problems than I have experienced. This does not seem to be a problem with my KT though. I have yet to check for "smilies" for either pistol although the feedramps of both do have the half moon cut out.
 
The only problem I have seen is that some of the pins do walk a little bit...not bad, but this is a problem for the LCP's and some have reported worse walking problems than I have experienced.
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Same here, after about 50 rounds the largest pin towards the back of the frame (not sure what to call it) starts to walk out a bit towards my shooting hand (right handed). It's not a big deal, after I get done shooting I just tap it back in with my glock tool. I only carry 13 rounds on me when I CC, so I doubt I will have it walk out when I need it the most. At least the takedown pin stays in, that is crucial.
 
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Same here, after about 50 rounds the largest pin towards the back of the frame (not sure what to call it) starts to walk out a bit towards my shooting hand (right handed). It's not a big deal, after I get done shooting I just tap it back in with my glock tool. I only carry 13 rounds on me when I CC, so I doubt I will have it walk out when I need it the most. At least the takedown pin stays in, that is crucial.
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Ruger will send you new pins within a few days if you ask.

I just fired a 100 rounds on my new LCP with no problems at all.

Although I polished the feed ramp before shooting.
 
Just bought one yesterday. So far the first 50rds, 30 FMJ and 20 JHP all gunshow reloads were flawless (except for my aim). :eek:

The next trip to town I'll pick up a box of win target FMJ to play with.
 
I HATE the trigger pull on my LCP. My wife tried to shoot it and it bruised her hand between her index finger and thumb because of the outrageous recoil. She shot my 357 Magnum Rossi snub (with 38 Special SWAC ammo) and made me trade her on the spot. So, now I'm stuck with the LCP. I guess I'll carry it on my ankle as a backup to my SP 101.
 
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I have been tempted, but I want to shoot one for a little bit before I buy. I was at my range yesterday and on the way out I found out they now have one as a rental. I will give it a try next time out.
 
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I have been tempted, but I want to shoot one for a little bit before I buy. I was at my range yesterday and on the way out I found out they now have one as a rental. I will give it a try next time out.
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Try a TCP or a Kahr P380 or best of all a Sig P238, they all have less felt recoil and are easier on the hand than the LCP.
 
I want to try all of these before I make a decision. I bought an M9 Saturday and put a hundred down on a Cheetah for my wife which I can pick up in two weeks. I won't be ready to buy another pistol for a while after that, so I have some research time. A friend of mine has also recommended a Kel-Tech .380.
 
I HATE the trigger pull on my LCP. My wife tried to shoot it and it bruised her hand between her index finger and thumb because of the outrageous recoil. She shot my 357 Magnum Rossi snub (with 38 Special SWAC ammo) and made me trade her on the spot. So, now I'm stuck with the LCP. I guess I'll carry it on my ankle as a backup to my SP 101.
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Try installing a wolff 11 pound recoil spring. I find it makes a significant difference in recoil and does not effect reliability, even with powder puff loads. It's still not fun to shoot, but not as unpleasant as with the 9 pound spring.

Try a TCP or a Kahr P380 or best of all a Sig P238, they all have less felt recoil and are easier on the hand than the LCP.
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The sig by far has the least. I'd go so far as to call it fun to shoot. I'd get one but I don't want to have to learn to deactivate the safety, its contrary to all my other carry guns.
 
Try installing a wolff 11 pound recoil spring. I find it makes a significant difference in recoil and does not effect reliability, even with powder puff loads. It's still not fun to shoot, but not as unpleasant as with the 9 pound spring.
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In my experience the 11 pound recoil spring improves reliability. I put one in mine because I couldn't make it through a mag without it failing to return fully to battery. Since I put in the new spring, not a problem with it.
 
My two have been perfect through about 200 rounds each. The trigger pull is long and a bit heavy, but for a pocket gun I think it's right. It isn't a real range gun but it works fine enough. I don't personally notice the recoil much. Maybe it's there but I can get dump a mag in a couple seconds having all COM hits. For me, and what this pistol is for, that is good enough for a pocket carry gun.

I like the little sig but I'm not sure I want a SAO pistol with a thumb safety riding in a pocket. From there, maybe the Taurus is a better pistol, but I have fears with Taurus and their CS if something were to go wrong. For me, the Ruger is a great little pistol at a darn cheap price. It lets me carry at work where something else wouldn't fit. I wouldn't try to shoot a case of ammo at the range with it, but for an every day carry it disappears in a pocket well.
 
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