Comments on: Ruger LCP http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: steve sarasky http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-51555 steve sarasky Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:43:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-51555 i have the Ruger LCP it is a little piece of crap inaccurate jumps to much i am a good shot could not hit a squrriel at 7ft for self defense you cannot beat a 45one shot and the dirt bag will not get up again all you will do with a little pistol is waste ammo and piss off a dirt bag i always carry a Charles Daly match 45 full metal jacket or a 357 7shot hollow points are over rated i have the Ruger LCP it is a little piece of crap inaccurate jumps to much i am a good shot could not hit a squrriel at 7ft for self defense you cannot beat a 45one shot and the dirt bag will not get up again all you will do with a little pistol is waste ammo and piss off a dirt bag i always carry a Charles Daly match 45 full metal jacket or a 357 7shot hollow points are over rated

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]]> By: Joel Colley http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-46250 Joel Colley Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:31:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-46250 Alan, It's not about being pleasant; it's about ease of concealment and being there when you need it. Combined with the Crimson Trace laser sighting system and a "wallet holster" (Uncle George was my choice), it's easy to present and effective to use. I would "prefer" to shoot my .45 "accurized" Colt Officer's model LW with CORBON 230 grain projectiles, but it's hard to carry comfortably. FTR, I was recently informed of a successful "stop" of a robbery/mugging/assault using the LCP and seven rounds of ammunition. I recommend adding the extra round modification from Impact Guns in Utah. This is an effective system Alan,

It’s not about being pleasant; it’s about ease of concealment and being there when you need it. Combined with the Crimson Trace laser sighting system and a “wallet holster” (Uncle George was my choice), it’s easy to present and effective to use. I would “prefer” to shoot my .45 “accurized” Colt Officer’s model LW with CORBON 230 grain projectiles, but it’s hard to carry comfortably.

FTR, I was recently informed of a successful “stop” of a robbery/mugging/assault using the LCP and seven rounds of ammunition. I recommend adding the extra round modification from Impact Guns in Utah.

This is an effective system

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]]> By: Alan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-46209 Alan Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:17:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-46209 This evening I rented an LCP and shot 50 rounds. This is not a pleasant gun to shoot. I would much rather shoot my Glock G26. And the 9mm is a much more effective cartridge. This evening I rented an LCP and shot 50 rounds. This is not a pleasant gun to shoot. I would much rather shoot my Glock G26. And the 9mm is a much more effective cartridge.

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]]> By: Joel Colley http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-41643 Joel Colley Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:26:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-41643 I had a problem with "feeding" in this LCP, but it was remedied by an "overnight" delivery of a new mag from Ruger. Great service! I had a problem with “feeding” in this LCP, but it was remedied by an “overnight” delivery of a new mag from Ruger. Great service!

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]]> By: Walt Fletcher http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-41600 Walt Fletcher Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:50:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-41600 Great little gun for carry, with surprisingly light recoil. Downer is Ruger's choice of blued alloy for the slide instead of stainless. Pocket carry may not expose the surface to moisture. Close to the body, the bluing is insufficient to prevent rust. Oil it frequently, or leave it in the box. Great little gun for carry, with surprisingly light recoil. Downer is Ruger’s choice of blued alloy for the slide instead of stainless. Pocket carry may not expose the surface to moisture. Close to the body, the bluing is insufficient to prevent rust. Oil it frequently, or leave it in the box.

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]]> By: Joel Colley http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-35497 Joel Colley Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:20:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-35497 Although I like the idea of an easily accessed "pocket" pistol, I have experienced a few "feed" problems with my 2 month old LCP using the high performance "personal defense" specialty loads like Speer Gold Dot, Corbon, and Hornady Tactical. I traced this to a weak magazine spring and poor manufacturing tolerances of the magazine follower to the inside of the magazine. I have approached Wolf Gunsprings to interest them in this huge market. Wolf does sell a stronger recoil spring which I have, but as yet no magazine springs. At this point, I would NOT TRUST MY LIFE TO THIS FIREARM. Although I like the idea of an easily accessed “pocket” pistol, I have experienced a few “feed” problems with my 2 month old LCP using the high performance “personal defense” specialty loads like Speer Gold Dot, Corbon, and Hornady Tactical. I traced this to a weak magazine spring and poor manufacturing tolerances of the magazine follower to the inside of the magazine. I have approached Wolf Gunsprings to interest them in this huge market. Wolf does sell a stronger recoil spring which I have, but as yet no magazine springs. At this point, I would NOT TRUST MY LIFE TO THIS FIREARM.

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]]> By: Dan Smith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-33467 Dan Smith Wed, 12 May 2010 19:13:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-33467 The Ruger LCP is a great gun, and the cost is low. I got mine for $290.00 at The Buckeye Armory www.thebuckeyearmory.com. The Ruger LCP is a great gun, and the cost is low. I got mine for $290.00 at The Buckeye Armory http://www.thebuckeyearmory.com.

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]]> By: Walt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-24459 Walt Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:55:08 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-24459 Before purchasing, I fired a friend's Ruger LCP. Operated flawlessly. Bought my own in September, 2009 and have fired 9 boxes of various ammo without a malfunction. Only complaint out of the box was the short magazine. I bought 2 clips from Ruger with the extended finger tab and have no control problems. Tab can be purchased separately and added to the original magazine. Fortunately ammo is now more readily available and frankly I've found the pricing to be much more reasonable from the independent gun shops. Gander Mountain still seems to think you should be willing to get a 2nd mortgage to use your firearms. I also purchased the Fobus holster directly from Ruger and recommend it highly for concealability. It rides high on your hip and with the open / hooked clip is easily attached and removed from your belt. Before purchasing, I fired a friend’s Ruger LCP. Operated flawlessly. Bought my own in September, 2009 and have fired 9 boxes of various ammo without a malfunction. Only complaint out of the box was the short magazine. I bought 2 clips from Ruger with the extended finger tab and have no control problems. Tab can be purchased separately and added to the original magazine.
Fortunately ammo is now more readily available and frankly I’ve found the pricing to be much more reasonable from the independent gun shops. Gander Mountain still seems to think you should be willing to get a 2nd mortgage to use your firearms.
I also purchased the Fobus holster directly from Ruger and recommend it highly for concealability. It rides high on your hip and with the open / hooked clip is easily attached and removed from your belt.

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]]> By: az firearms http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-19705 az firearms Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:27:49 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-19705 Nice little self defence gun! Its very small and light which is a plus. Now i can find a new home for my N frame smith and wesson. Nice little self defence gun! Its very small and light which is a plus. Now i can find a new home for my N frame smith and wesson.

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]]> By: Leo Ballard http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-17443 Leo Ballard Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:51:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-17443 Thanks Julio Thanks Julio

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]]> By: Julio http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-17388 Julio Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:26:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-17388 The lcp needs to be broken in. You need to put about 300 rounds through it and let it loosen up. Use ball to break it in. The lcp needs to be broken in. You need to put about 300 rounds through it and let it loosen up. Use ball to break it in.

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]]> By: Leo Ballard http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-17304 Leo Ballard Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:03:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-17304 I have yet to fire my new LCP I tried loading some 380 Hollow points and it jamed everytime. Can you recommend a good round for this pistol. I have a box of PCM 380A Auto 90 GR FMJ that dosen't seem to jam. I might jut shoot some rounds to break it in. Thanks for any comment. Leo I have yet to fire my new LCP I tried loading some 380 Hollow points and it jamed everytime. Can you recommend a good round for this pistol. I have a box of PCM 380A Auto 90 GR FMJ that dosen’t seem to jam. I might jut shoot some rounds to break it in. Thanks for any comment. Leo

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]]> By: Corina http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-16542 Corina Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:41:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-16542 Nice little self defence gun! Its very small and light which is a plus. Now i can find a new home for my N frame smith and wesson. No problems with bullet feeding with the three diffrent kinds of ammo used! Accuracey was good and seemed to get better with more time getting use to it and break in period. It has a long trigger pull which makes me feel more comfortable packing it around in my purse or don hume jit holster! Remember its a close quarter defence gun. Point and shoot!! I give it three stars and will report back after four or five hundred rounds. Nice little self defence gun! Its very small and light which is a plus. Now i can find a new home for my N frame smith and wesson. No problems with bullet feeding with the three diffrent kinds of ammo used! Accuracey was good and seemed to get better with more time getting use to it and break in period. It has a long trigger pull which makes me feel more comfortable packing it around in my purse or don hume jit holster! Remember its a close quarter defence gun. Point and shoot!! I give it three stars and will report back after four or five hundred rounds.

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]]> By: Mac http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-15949 Mac Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:01:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-15949 I am thinking of purchasing a Ruger .380. Should it concern me that it does not have a "safety"? I am thinking of purchasing a Ruger .380. Should it concern me that it does not have a “safety”?

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]]> By: Clint http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-15939 Clint Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:48:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-15939 I was in the market for a lighter more concealable pistol than my Glock 36 .45 ACP. Finally decided on the Ruger LCP .380 Auto. When I could actually find one I got a good deal (brand new) for $300 from a local gun shop. I also purchased a inside the pocket holster for around $18 and a extra mag for $28. The next problem was finding ammo for this pocket rocket. I got lucky after many calls around town and found some Blazer .380 Auto 95 GR. TMJ for practice and some Hornady .380 90 GR. HP critical defense ammo for personal protection. I have shot 100 rounds of practice ammo threw it with no problems at all. Also a couple of clips of the Hornady to see how it would feed still no problems. The only cons I have about this gun is the trigger pull (it has a long trigger pull) could be lighter from 8lbs to about 5lbs. Also for the slide to lock back after the last shot is fired would be nice. Other than the scarcity of .380 ammo I would recommended this pistol for a light weight easy to conceal back up. I was in the market for a lighter more concealable pistol than my Glock 36 .45 ACP. Finally decided on the Ruger LCP .380 Auto. When I could actually find one I got a good deal (brand new) for $300 from a local gun shop. I also purchased a inside the pocket holster for around $18 and a extra mag for $28. The next problem was finding ammo for this pocket rocket. I got lucky after many calls around town and found some Blazer .380 Auto 95 GR. TMJ for practice and some Hornady .380 90 GR. HP critical defense ammo for personal protection. I have shot 100 rounds of practice ammo threw it with no problems at all. Also a couple of clips of the Hornady to see how it would feed still no problems. The only cons I have about this gun is the trigger pull (it has a long trigger pull) could be lighter from 8lbs to about 5lbs. Also for the slide to lock back after the last shot is fired would be nice. Other than the scarcity of .380 ammo I would recommended this pistol for a light weight easy to conceal back up.

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]]> By: Julio http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-12159 Julio Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:28:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-12159 Given what I indicated about the sights on this gun on the last post, I've gone ahead and added the Crimson Trace laser to the LCP... though now the problem is finding a holster to keep it in. Everything, these days it seems, is "solve one problem, create a whole set of new ones". I'm not a fan of a loose gun in my pocket. If you are on the ground and rolling around with someone, the last thing you need is for a gun to fall out of your pocket. Firearm retention is a big thing in my book... J Given what I indicated about the sights on this gun on the last post, I’ve gone ahead and added the Crimson Trace laser to the LCP… though now the problem is finding a holster to keep it in.

Everything, these days it seems, is “solve one problem, create a whole set of new ones”.

I’m not a fan of a loose gun in my pocket. If you are on the ground and rolling around with someone, the last thing you need is for a gun to fall out of your pocket. Firearm retention is a big thing in my book…

J

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]]> By: Julio http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-9927 Julio Tue, 26 May 2009 18:04:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-9927 Alright. Here's the scoop. The gun is obviously small, compact, and easy to carry. That said, I was concerned about it's ability to perform. No real concerns any more. It's a pretty smooth and reliable pistol. I like it. I had 2 FTF's with Winchester 95 gr ball out of 100 rounds fired. I feel a gun is broken in properly with about 300 rounds through it. Obviously, given the shortage of .380 and it's "scalper" level pricing right now from dealers, I won't yet be carrying the gun but I like what I've seen thus far. I can place the rounds quite well at typical defensive pistol distances. First magazine with quick raise, quick finger point type aim and fire placed all hits in the zone where you'd want it. Slow, deliberate fire places rounds within a 4" circle at 25 feet. The sights on this gun don't gravitate this gun to be a target type pistol so I'm not sure what folks expect of it there but for basic self defense, it does what it needs to do. It's a backup, last line of defense pistol or a light clothing concealed carry pistol. For both functions, it's going to be respectable option. I've heard it referred to as "snappy" and that's what it is. It's recoil is "brisk" for what it is... but it's not unmanageable... Maybe about what it's like to shoot an Airweight... maybe a tad less... (sorry... recoil is very hard to describe if not felt directly)... Trigger is reasonably heavy. I think it's not one of those that is going to go off in your pocket. I'd love to see a pocket holster for this one like the wallet kind with the trigger opening. I picked up a DeSantis holster for my Ruger. I used only factory mags for all my shooting. (2) Alright. Here’s the scoop. The gun is obviously small, compact, and easy to carry. That said, I was concerned about it’s ability to perform. No real concerns any more. It’s a pretty smooth and reliable pistol. I like it. I had 2 FTF’s with Winchester 95 gr ball out of 100 rounds fired. I feel a gun is broken in properly with about 300 rounds through it. Obviously, given the shortage of .380 and it’s “scalper” level pricing right now from dealers, I won’t yet be carrying the gun but I like what I’ve seen thus far. I can place the rounds quite well at typical defensive pistol distances. First magazine with quick raise, quick finger point type aim and fire placed all hits in the zone where you’d want it. Slow, deliberate fire places rounds within a 4″ circle at 25 feet. The sights on this gun don’t gravitate this gun to be a target type pistol so I’m not sure what folks expect of it there but for basic self defense, it does what it needs to do. It’s a backup, last line of defense pistol or a light clothing concealed carry pistol. For both functions, it’s going to be respectable option.

I’ve heard it referred to as “snappy” and that’s what it is. It’s recoil is “brisk” for what it is… but it’s not unmanageable… Maybe about what it’s like to shoot an Airweight… maybe a tad less… (sorry… recoil is very hard to describe if not felt directly)…

Trigger is reasonably heavy. I think it’s not one of those that is going to go off in your pocket. I’d love to see a pocket holster for this one like the wallet kind with the trigger opening. I picked up a DeSantis holster for my Ruger.

I used only factory mags for all my shooting. (2)

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]]> By: Julio http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-9591 Julio Thu, 14 May 2009 14:00:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-9591 Well, I did go ahead and pick one of the Ruger LCP's up... It may go to the range with me this weekend, but I have yet to find any .380 ACP ammunition to go with this little baby. It may have to wait for break in and function tests before going along with me as a back up concealed carry firearm. Well, I did go ahead and pick one of the Ruger LCP’s up… It may go to the range with me this weekend, but I have yet to find any .380 ACP ammunition to go with this little baby. It may have to wait for break in and function tests before going along with me as a back up concealed carry firearm.

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]]> By: Julio http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-9482 Julio Tue, 12 May 2009 00:45:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-9482 Not sure what to think. I was at the store today and seriously was considering picking up one of these Ruger LCP's. Most things I've heard have been pretty positive. I know a guy that has one and likes it but I'm not sure how many rounds he's put through his at this point. I trust his opinion as he was a 1st Lt. in Vietnam and he knows his guns.... Interesting discussion. I'd love to hear more opinions. Not sure what to think. I was at the store today and seriously was considering picking up one of these Ruger LCP’s. Most things I’ve heard have been pretty positive. I know a guy that has one and likes it but I’m not sure how many rounds he’s put through his at this point. I trust his opinion as he was a 1st Lt. in Vietnam and he knows his guns…. Interesting discussion. I’d love to hear more opinions.

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]]> By: Bob Stephens http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/comment-page-1/#comment-8665 Bob Stephens Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:41:56 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/02/03/ruger-lcp/#comment-8665 I bought the LCP a few months ago, shot it briefly then learned of "The Recall". Went thru the reuired process and waited for WEEKS & WEEKS. Finally got the gun back w a free hat and magazine but did not shoot it. Then yesterday I was sitting around after church and thought, "why not run a few rounds thru the LCP"? So I loaded 6 rounds of 95 grain Federal ball and fired 4 measured shots (not rapid fire) and after that 4th shot it would not fire. Upon inspection I saw that the magazine was not engaged and on top of that the magazine release button was freely sliding from side to side by simply tilting the gun side to side. It's BROKE Ruger!!! I've decided this thing is a lemon. Since Bill died and all the family left the company Ruger is not the same. They've had 3 major recalls on their last 3 releases. Quality and Ruger are no longer synonamous. My advice is look for another mfg. for your .380. I bought the LCP a few months ago, shot it briefly then learned of “The Recall”. Went thru the reuired process and waited for WEEKS & WEEKS. Finally got the gun back w a free hat and magazine but did not shoot it. Then yesterday I was sitting around after church and thought, “why not run a few rounds thru the LCP”? So I loaded 6 rounds of 95 grain Federal ball and fired 4 measured shots (not rapid fire) and after that 4th shot it would not fire. Upon inspection I saw that the magazine was not engaged and on top of that the magazine release button was freely sliding from side to side by simply tilting the gun side to side.

It’s BROKE Ruger!!! I’ve decided this thing is a lemon. Since Bill died and all the family left the company Ruger is not the same. They’ve had 3 major recalls on their last 3 releases. Quality and Ruger are no longer synonamous.

My advice is look for another mfg. for your .380.

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