klane
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Own one and have fired several hundred rounds with no failers of any kind on just about anything I could find to shoot in .380 ACP. It goes every where with me and I liked it so much there is a twin in the gun safe!
Ruger 380 LCP Opinions
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gglass
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All I can say to that is "COWBOY UP SON". You may want to pull those pink mittens out of your fur-lined pockets the next time you shoot your LCP.
1KPerDay
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lol 
VirginiaHam
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Just purchased the Ruger LCP 380. I have been able to buy ammo. I have several flavors. I was able to getMC Bronze, Winchester Ranger; and finally, TulAmmo (Walmart).
Any thoughts on these munitions?? Will appreciate any candid comments.
Thanks In Advance
Col D
MC Bronze, Winchester Ranger; and finally, TulAmmo (Walmart).Any thoughts on these munitions?? Will appreciate any candid comments.
Thanks In Advance
Col D
I like the PMC Bronze and Winchester, they both fine in all my autos.Just purchased the Ruger LCP 380. I have been able to buy ammo. I have several flavors. I was able to get
Any thoughts on these munitions?? Will appreciate any candid comments.
Thanks In Advance
Col D
Don't know anything about the TulAmmo.
VirginiaHam
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kokapelli: thank you
Hi kokapelli:
I appreciate your comments. The first two ammo's I bought at the candy-store. The TulAmmo was all they had at Walmart. I know it is Russian made, however, I also know that company has been in business since 1880. The only semi-cons I have heard are....it might be a bit dirter. As yet, I have not taken my new prize to the range. Will report back after I have done some analytical testing.
Thanks Again
Hi kokapelli:
I appreciate your comments. The first two ammo's I bought at the candy-store. The TulAmmo was all they had at Walmart. I know it is Russian made, however, I also know that company has been in business since 1880. The only semi-cons I have heard are....it might be a bit dirter. As yet, I have not taken my new prize to the range.
Will report back after I have done some analytical testing.Thanks Again
I didn't know it was Russian. Is the TulAmmo steel cased?Hi kokapelli:
I appreciate your comments. The first two ammo's I bought at the candy-store. The TulAmmo was all they had at Walmart. I know it is Russian made, however, I also know that company has been in business since 1880. The only semi-cons I have heard are....it might be a bit dirter. As yet, I have not taken my new prize to the range.
Thanks Again
VirginiaHam
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Howdee: Thanks for the observations. It looks fairly well made. I did do a bit of research and noted that when the LCP first came out it suffered some recalls....this was like 2005 or 2006 -- as of late, however, I have noted recalls have ceased. Monday I will give it a shakedown.
Howdee: Thanks for the observations. It looks fairly well made. I did do a bit of research and noted that when the LCP first came out it suffered some recalls....this was like 2005 or 2006 -- as of late, however, I have noted recalls have ceased. Monday I will give it a shakedown.
valorius
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Exactly! I think my LCP is a lot of fun to shoot!
Heavy recoil? Pffft, try my Beretta 1200 inertia operated semi auto shotgun firing 3" slugs some time!!!
Anyway, i love my LCP, this is all you really need to know about it, i reckon:
That's pretty daggone good 25ft accuracy for a mouse gun, IMO.
Valorius, you have been posting that picture of your target way too much! I see it in almost every thread these days!
OP,
The LCP is a great gun from my experience. It is very reliable with a wide range of ammo and accurate. That being said it does have its shortcomings. The sights are too small, the trigger is really long and quite heavy. The grip is barely enough to hold onto during rapid fire and the blued finish is not a corrosion resistant as I like. Recoil is not bad, as some weenies may have you believe. lol
My pocket gun is a kahr pm9 now. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with kahrs. My pm9 gave me a handful of malfunctions for about the first 50 rounds, it's been smooth sailing ever since with 200 rounds through it.
OP,
The LCP is a great gun from my experience. It is very reliable with a wide range of ammo and accurate. That being said it does have its shortcomings. The sights are too small, the trigger is really long and quite heavy. The grip is barely enough to hold onto during rapid fire and the blued finish is not a corrosion resistant as I like. Recoil is not bad, as some weenies may have you believe. lol
My pocket gun is a kahr pm9 now. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with kahrs. My pm9 gave me a handful of malfunctions for about the first 50 rounds, it's been smooth sailing ever since with 200 rounds through it.
valorius
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I do post it a lot Ben, but there are a lot of LCP threads, and really, what better way to answer a question about "should i buy an LCP" than to show a target full of X and 10 ring holes that was shot with an LCP using duty type ammo?
While the target was only shot at 25 feet, FBI stats say 90+% of all civvie(including cops) shootouts occur at a range of 7-10 feet.
While the target was only shot at 25 feet, FBI stats say 90+% of all civvie(including cops) shootouts occur at a range of 7-10 feet.
VirginiaHam
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Ben 86 and Valorius
Thanks Gents for the comments.
First: valorius - nice group
Secondly: yes Ben86, I agree the LCP is a compromise. e.g. size vs gun-ness.
My primary concealed is a Springfield XD9 sub-c. The little LCP, however, seems to fit the criteria of truly being a "pocket pistol". (will carry both)
I do promise to post feedback after Monday. (range day)
Thanks again guys.
Col D
Thanks Gents for the comments.
First: valorius - nice group
Secondly: yes Ben86, I agree the LCP is a compromise. e.g. size vs gun-ness.
My primary concealed is a Springfield XD9 sub-c. The little LCP, however, seems to fit the criteria of truly being a "pocket pistol". (will carry both)
I do promise to post feedback after Monday. (range day)
Thanks again guys.
Col D
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Your wife has been recalled? Let's go shooting!
jpwilly
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^^^ BaHahaha... I was thinking the same thing. I've been wondering when the manufacturer of mine was going to let me know about the recall (the wife that is). JK
My first LCP (still my primary pocket pistol) was in for the recall last year. I now have a second I got from a friend who didn't like the (no adjustable sights) ha ha...he gave it spare mags new holster and 200rnds of ammo to me for only $200. I gladly took that POS off his hands!
My first LCP (still my primary pocket pistol) was in for the recall last year. I now have a second I got from a friend who didn't like the (no adjustable sights) ha ha...he gave it spare mags new holster and 200rnds of ammo to me for only $200. I gladly took that POS off his hands!
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I have a LCP that thinks it's a Glock. It has never malfunctioned, ever, despite my best efforts to make it do so. I've tried all kinds of ammo, mixed mags, purposely limpwristing, etc. Damn thing doesn't care and works every time.
I wish it had a better trigger, but I'll accept the relatively heavy trigger given the proven reliability of the thing.
I wish it had a better trigger, but I'll accept the relatively heavy trigger given the proven reliability of the thing.
Initially I wasn't that impressed with mine. I was thinking about trading it off but I decided I would give it a fair shake first. I bought 500 rounds and it fired them all flawlessly. I also learned that it is accurate and a much more capable weapon than I first thought. It isn't my first choice for CCW but for pocket carry or for a back up weapon it is an excellent choice.
VirginiaHam
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LCP's first range outing. Observations: it fired flawlessly. It is definitely small. I started with the target out at 25 feet. (me being unfamiliar with the pistol) missed the target. Moved it in to 15ft all shots in -- good vertical alignment of impacts and fully covering center of mass. Conclusions: sights are a bit skimpy. I know, however, for quick out of pocket action protrusions would be a problem. I know the LCP isnt the type of pistol for target shooting. It is for pull quickly and shoot. It does that fine. With practice, groups will get small. First day shooting was a blast and also a lesson in humility! LOL Again, let me restate: the LCP is definitely not a target pistol -- not designed for that.
In conclusion: pistol seems well built, functions well, and is most definitely compact and hidden away.
In conclusion: pistol seems well built, functions well, and is most definitely compact and hidden away.
MudPuppy
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I got the pink one for the wife, it's accurate and very reliable (one failure within the 1st hundred, none since with about another 150 downrange).
When she got her permit, the 45 was deemed too big. She went down to a PPK, even that was a bit to conceal on her frame. The best thing about the LCP? It's always with her.
I saw an OD framed one Sunday at the funshow. She's be after me to get one of my own (I usually do the CZ82, but recently picked up a 1911 Officer model). I probably would have gotten it, but the guy behind the table is about as slow as a sack of hammers and didn't have the time to wait. (I actually probably would have bought two pistols that day...I'd rather do without that face that frustration.)
Oh yeah, they're good little guns.
When she got her permit, the 45 was deemed too big. She went down to a PPK, even that was a bit to conceal on her frame. The best thing about the LCP? It's always with her.
I saw an OD framed one Sunday at the funshow. She's be after me to get one of my own (I usually do the CZ82, but recently picked up a 1911 Officer model). I probably would have gotten it, but the guy behind the table is about as slow as a sack of hammers and didn't have the time to wait. (I actually probably would have bought two pistols that day...I'd rather do without that face that frustration.)
Oh yeah, they're good little guns.
MikeNice
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MY neighbor bought a LCP. It failed to feed anything. He sent it back and Ruger replaced it with a new one. So, their customer service was top notch.
The one he got back works fine. I haven't shot it myself. He said he likes it a lot. He is trying to convience me to get one for my wife. (She wants a taurus TCP though.) He claims 300 rounds with only a hand full of FTE or FTL in the first 200 rounds.
He did say it is picky with hollow points though. He reports no problem with Golden Sabre's or Hornady CD. He did have some trouble with Winchester Silver Tip, the old Corbon 90gr, and Black Hills.
The one he got back works fine. I haven't shot it myself. He said he likes it a lot. He is trying to convience me to get one for my wife. (She wants a taurus TCP though.) He claims 300 rounds with only a hand full of FTE or FTL in the first 200 rounds.
He did say it is picky with hollow points though. He reports no problem with Golden Sabre's or Hornady CD. He did have some trouble with Winchester Silver Tip, the old Corbon 90gr, and Black Hills.
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Well made, reliable with every type of 380 load I put through it. Reasonably accurate and smaller than a pack of cigarettes. The only thing I pause with is the .380 round. I like big fat heavy lead. I still have one and will keep it and carry it.
valorius
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The practical accuracy of the LCP goes through the roof with a crimson trace laser attached to it.
Here's a pic of mine with it's CT laser affixed, and a +1 mag extension kit installed:
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