I had a LCP and a Kel tec 380 and they were both good guns but the Ruger was better. I got rid of the LCP and really missed it so I wanted another pocket .380, and started looking at what was available. I ended up with a Taurus TCP for under 200 bucks and I like it better than the Ruger. It has better trigger, sights, and feel and it has been perfectly reliable and quite accurate even at 25 yards.
Update - December 2013
After a few more short sessions the 2013 LCP now has over 200 rounds through it. It has remained malfunction free since the original post. I have used a mixture of JHPs w/ XTP bullet (Hornady and Fiocchi) and regular ball ammo.
The extended baseplate has pros and cons. It feels more comfortable in recoil, but interestingly does not translate into better accuracy. Since the pointy end of the extended baseplate does "print" slightly in the pocket, I have been using the regular flat baseplate more often. The gun shoots fine for what it is. I tried falling plates at 25 yards, got some hits with concentration.
The LCP in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster has usurped my J-frame's position as most carried gun.
After a few more short sessions the 2013 LCP now has over 200 rounds through it. It has remained malfunction free since the original post. I have used a mixture of JHPs w/ XTP bullet (Hornady and Fiocchi) and regular ball ammo.
The extended baseplate has pros and cons. It feels more comfortable in recoil, but interestingly does not translate into better accuracy. Since the pointy end of the extended baseplate does "print" slightly in the pocket, I have been using the regular flat baseplate more often. The gun shoots fine for what it is. I tried falling plates at 25 yards, got some hits with concentration.
The LCP in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster has usurped my J-frame's position as most carried gun.
I like my LCP, agree that Ruger makes some of the best firearms for the money. I had an LC9, but sold it. Nothing wrong w/it, just not for me.
Another thing I like about the LCP: strong, consistent ejection. Flings the brass well clear of the gun.
The spent cases show firm primer strikes.
The spent cases show firm primer strikes.
Update:
Another few boxes down the pipe, putting the LCP up around 300 rds. No problems. I wear the thing all the time; it just disappears.
My LCP likes the Fiocchi 90 gr XTP ammo for accuracy. Nice stuff.
Another few boxes down the pipe, putting the LCP up around 300 rds. No problems. I wear the thing all the time; it just disappears.
My LCP likes the Fiocchi 90 gr XTP ammo for accuracy. Nice stuff.
I like the LCP. A few years back I thought I was out of the 380 pistol business and then Ruger came out with this. I still had some 380 ammo so I thought what the heck,might be a good CCW when I couldn't carry a full size gun. I was surprised with the accuracy and reliability.
LCP is still very reliable gun for the money....
Installed one of these on my LCP and I enjoy shooting it much more now...
http://www.hoguestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=666_692&products_id=7331
http://www.hoguestore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=666_692&products_id=7331
I think I might have a problem mine, the case seems to get caught in the slide, holding the slide open even when loading another clip the slide needs help. I'm not sure if I need to lube or send back to the factory, I have less than 50 rounds on it and Im planning another trip to the range just to make sure it's nothing I'm doing wrong.
I didn't know they upgraded the trigger last year. Mine is older LCP but extremely reliable.
Ruger is one of the best firearm companies in the USA.
Ruger is one of the best firearm companies in the USA.
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