billj:
Respectfully, I wouldn't think you could rely on FUTURE proper functioning by firing only 2-3 rounds of your carry ammo choice in your self defense pistol.
Additionally i think there several quite good dedicated self defense rounds that are pretty stout, but I don't "believe" to be considered +p's.
I use Gold Dot jhp's in my LCP and Hydra Shok jhp's in my LWS380...
I see no logic in deliberately buying a round forbidden, in writing, by the parent company when other options are available.
I don't know how much more "oomph" a +p round would have (Buffalo Bore?), but I'm telling you that for this old fart I consider the approved rounds sufficient, and in the case of my beloved Seecamp, almost painful to shoot.
I just don't believe the trade off for practical purposes is worth it, and in the unlikely event shooting a +p round in your LCP causes damage, you've been warned and chances are the warranty would be void.
Just personal opinion, take it for what it is worth, (and that's not a whole lot..)
I am of the opinion that shot placement is important, and I have put a Crimson Trace Laser on my LCP for that reason.. I wish CT made a laser for my Seecamp.
No offense,
Jesse
P.S. I have found that the Winchester VP380 (truncated jhp's) function perfectly in both of my 380's, and some folks worried about possible lack of penetration in the 380cal round with jhp's actually prefer them as carry rounds.