Ruger LCP

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Is anyone else as impressed as I am with the Ruger LCP? I have two of them (one with laser and the other without) and I find them both to be remarkably reliable and unbelievably accurate pistols. I truly think Ruger did something right when the made the LCP. What are your thoughts? Thanks.
 
I purchased my LCP used (pre recall version that was fixed by Ruger) and have not had one malfunction w/ it. I have run cheap target ammo and hollow point defense ammo through it and it all runs well in my LCP. This is a gun I will never sell. Impressively accurate for its size also!
 
Mine's good for what it is. I've put a few hundred rounds through it without any malfunctions. It's small to hold onto though (and that's coming from someone with small hands), the trigger pull is atrocious, and the sights are nearly non-existent. I'm combat accurate with it - ie, I can empty it into a silhouette target at 10 yards and have all in the torso area, but not much better than that.

It IS what I carry around most times just because the size is so convenient, but I only occasionally shoot it at the range - just enough now and then to make sure it still works.

I've shot Magtech and WWB FMJ through mine mostly. I've also put 2 boxes of Hornady Critical Defense through it as well, which is what I carry in the gun. All of it fed without issue.
 
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I'm very impressed as well---but not enough to own two. Given the opportunity, if Ruger had a trade-in program, I'd probably trade up to the LC-9. My LCP has been nothing short of excellent, however.
 
I have found mine to have exceptional accuracy, light recoil, and 100% reliability. One of only two pistols Ruger makes that are worth owning.
 
I've had mine since they came out. I've recently switched to the S&W Bodyguard 380 but I still have the LCP and I plan on keeping it.
 
I truly think Ruger did something right when the made the LCP.
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You mine like copied the Kel-Tec P3AT, but incorporated a better fit & finish? Sometimes an enhanced copy works out well. It appears to be working for Ruger in this case.
 
I have one and so does my wife. The trigger pull is fine, just got to become accustomed to the long pull. I'm amazed with the accuracy that both my wife and I have been able to achieve w/ ours.

I have other larger, more powerful CCW's sometimes they come with me, sometimes they don't - depends on what I'm wearing, depends on what I'm doing. The LCP is with me constantly, it always comes along regardless of what other CCW's mine come along. It also permanently resides in my pocket at home, it's literally unnoticeable so why not?

Yes - I'm impressed!

David
 
I really want one, I am on the fence between the SW .380 bodyguard and the LCP. What are your opinions on the Bodyguard?
 
As far as the LCP or Bodyguard debate, I've heard people complain about the laser on the Bodyguard. I will say that the LCP crimson trace laser is very nice. Also, I like the LCP in the way that Ruger didn't try to make it something it's not. SWseemed to make the Bodyguard a concealable pistol with big gun features such as full sights and slide stop. Those are nice features, but they take away from the gun's low-profile, concealability purpose. That is why I think the LCP has an edge over the Bodyguard. With that being said, it still boils down to personal preference.
 
I hear ya, thanks for the input. I will deff take it all into consideration. The LCP may just be in my near future.
 
I recently bought an LCP. I was actually going to get the kel-tec, but the LGS didn't have any, so I figured I was already there, and I wanted something that I could really conceal, so I bought it.

I finaly took it to the range today, and put about 70 rounds through it. I was impressed with its recoil - it managed to have alot but still be bearable, and it was much louder than the Kimber .45 that the other guy at the range was shooting.

As far as accuracy, I'll admit I'm not that great of a shot with a handgun, hell, I'm probably the only person on the internet who watches Top Shot and thinks "maybe with a lot mroe practise I'll get there" ;) I found it to be "sufficiently" accurate. For me, that means that when shooting at a paperplate a little over halfway between me and the 25yrd berm, most of the dust clouds from impact on the berm origanated somewhere behind my plate, so I didn't miss it by too much. I'm sure that its very accurate in the sense of all other variables being equal, it would shoot a very tight group. that being said, I shot my J-Frame better than the LCP today.

That said, it has been, and will still be, my main CCW because I can carry it easily in shorts without rearanging the clutter in my pockets. Of course, when winter rolls around, I'll probably start carrying the J-Frame and SR9 more often.

You mean like copied the Kel-Tec P3AT, but incorporated a better fit & finish? Sometimes an enhanced copy works out well. It appears to be working for Ruger in this case.
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The one thing I dislike (other than the sights) about the LCP isn't really even the guns fault. I have no problem with it being a blatant copy of the Kel-Tec P3AT, nor do I have any problem with the M&P being a GLOCK Clone and pretty much everyone making a 1911. I actually kind of like that, and I think a little competition will be healthy (I'm also secretly hoping that Ruger will come out with a copy of the KSG at a lower price point...). Its just that alot of people seem - to me - to talk about the LCP like its this new concept, and that Ruger was being incredibly inovative in designing it. Yes they made improvements, but no matter what you do to it, its still a copy of a P3AT. Is it a big deal? Not really. Am I nit-picking? Most likely. But at the sametime, I feel like if someone was to rave about some "new" 1911, and how this company released an "inovative one of a kind" pistol, people would be lining up to mention J.M. Browning.


OK, rant over.

Yes, I like my LCP, but I don't love it yet. Hopefully some rangetime, and perhaps a bit of instruction, will change that.

Chris "the Kayak-Man" Johnson
 
I know I like mine. I did notice last time I fired it two weeks ago, that I need to hold it in such a manner so as to keep my trigger finger up higher on the trigger, as it hurts upon recoil if my trigger finger is at the bottom of the trigger where it gets a bit stuck between the bottom of trigger and trigger guard upon firing -- not enough to draw any blood, just a bit painful.

Next time I shoot it I am going to try to modify my hold a bit more to eliminate any pain.

That comes with a small package. You give and take some. You compromise some the smaller the gun gets.
 
With over 500 rounds through my LCP I'm satisfied with it. No problems at all. The gun is accurate, as accurate as any with such a short sight plane. I can usually hit a 9" paper plate at 50' but it took a lot of practice to get the hang of the little gun. I like the DAO with it's long trigger pull, makes the little pistol safe to carry with a round in the snout. The small size and weight makes it easy to conceal in anything but a speedo. All 'round fine little gun.
 
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nor do I have any problem with the M&P being a GLOCK Clone

Don't you mean an HK VP70 Clone?
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Well played sir, well played.

Chris "the Kayak-Man" Johnson
 
FWIW:

I have two LCP's, my wife has one of her own (engraved slide version of course). All three have (so far) performed perfectly right out of the cheap white cardboard box Ruger sends 'em in..

I like my LCP so much a added a CT Laser and Innovative Arms external sights on it... It's my cc choice most of the time.

Do I think lasers & external sights are necessary on a firearm designed for concealed carry and close up personal defense?

Nope..

But I'm a Crimson Trace fan anyway, and my slide needed refinishing, so I went ahead and got the external sights which are a part of the IA package.

Recently a buddy bought a new LC9 and insisted I shoot it... Heck I've already got a passel of 9's I'm quite happy with (S&W 6906/3913/3913LS/HK P7/HK P2000sk) so I wasn't looking for another but I never pass up an opportunity to shoot a new firearm so I gave it a try..

Crap...

The darn thing is just basically an LCP on steroids.... Same feel, (slightly better trigger actually) absolute reliability and surprisingly accurate at self defense distance. (for me 7 yards, max).

So...

Now I have my own LC9. I always have my LCP (or LWS380) in a rear pocket holster but when I feel the need for a little more "far-power" I prefer carrying the LC9 in an iwb in conjunction with the 380.

I'm sure Ruger makes "lemons" and some slip out the door just as with other manufacturers, but I know many people who have LCP's and they ALL love 'em.

LC9's are still a bit scarce in my part of the world (S.E. Ga) so other than my buddy I don't know anyone else who has one of these but we have a mutual friend who also shot my buddy's, and he's on the hunt for one for himself.

I don't have any issue with folks who prefer other makes of firearms, all I can say is that IMO the Ruger LCP and the LC9 are very, very good pistols, and quite a bargain for the price.

Different people have different requirements for a personal firearm used for self defense and carried concealed.

I only have four..

1. RELIABILITY
2. More RELIABILITY
3. Self defense distance accuracy..
4. Easy to conceal...

For me, the LCP and the LC9 offer all four in spades, and I'm a believer that you can pay more money but it won't necessarily get you more gun for that extra expense.

No offense to anyone who might have a differing opinion. I'm just conversin', not confrontin' :D

Jesse

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I love mine more than I should. It's just too easy to carry not to bring with me everywhere. I adore all of my guns, but damn if they aren't a bit heavy to tote around. After taking a breath and stepping back from the internet forums, I have found that not every threat is going to be that of a rabid zombie bear who is also a PCP junkie. No one likes to admit that they are the kind of guy that might not pack his CCW because of weight or inconvenience, but I'll own up to that. I'd rather carry a little .380 than not bring along my Glock.

The LCP works. Not only does it work, I'm embarrassed to say that I shoot it better than any other handgun I own short of my 6.5" .357. I'm not bad with any of my bigger guns, but when you compare the shot placement I can get get 7-10 yards with the LCP, it wins hands down 9 out of 10 times. I have no idea why, I just love how this little gun shoots. It dethroned my LCR as my go to EDC piece simply because I get a better grouping with it, it holds a few more rounds, and I can reload it much faster. On top of that, I shoot it "nekkid" with no laser.

Would I rather have a bigger gun on me if the spit hits the fan? Of course, who wouldn't. However, the little LCP just does so many things right that it can be forgiven it's limitations. I don't like leaving the house without it anymore. Every morning I check to make sure I have my wallet, my keys, my multi-tool, my LCP, and my reload stuffed in my watch pocket.
 
I am selling a pistol to pay for some unexpected bills. I considered the XD in .40 and the LCP.

The XD is sold.

The LCP just goes with me 100% of the time. I could not consider ever getting rid of gun that I carry 100+ hours a week. Both have proven 100% reliable, but only the Ruger has proven to be 100% reliable when I am grabbing a gun an heading out the door.

Sure, it's only a .380, but I am preparing for goblins, not preparing for war. I'm dead confident it will take care of any social work I may run into outside the house. I got bigger, shoulder-fired weapons for when I'm at home.
 
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