Ruger LCP with Crimson Trace Laserguard
Ruger are now selling a version of the .380 Ruger LCP pistol with a Crimson Trace Laserguard installed at the factory.
The MSRP is $548.
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DougFwrote on December 24th, 2010 at 5:39 am Link To Comment |
It’s about time they came out with this. The sights on the LCP are near useless without extreme concentration. Even after painting the front sight orange on mine I have low confidence in my ability to effectively use the sights during a self defense situation.
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Andy from CTwrote on December 24th, 2010 at 5:35 am Link To Comment |
I’m still waiting for CT to introduce their line of “Emerald Trace” products.
The reds we’re allowed to have are only good indoors or in low light/at night. But even in those conditions green is brighter.
That being said I still might get a set of grips for my Ruger P90. As that’s the only way to get a laser on it at all right now. Well, barring the Laserlyte rear sight but I’m not on board with those.
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Johnwrote on December 24th, 2010 at 3:51 am Link To Comment |
Many many retailers have been combining the LCP with CT grips for over a year and selling then for under $500. This is just an attempt at Ruger to make more profit by selling more accessories.
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Nillwrote on December 24th, 2010 at 10:45 am Link To Comment |
I’d rather a company release an ultra-compact tactical light for ccw’s than yet ANOTHER laser.
The vast majority of self-defense situations consist of rapidly point shooting a man-sized target at an average distance of 7 yards.
Less than a third of shooters involved end up even using their sights, let alone a laser.In these scenarios, being able to clearly assess your target with absolute certainty regardless of the lighting conditions is simply far more valuable than a tiny glowing dot.
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Andy from CTwrote on December 25th, 2010 at 6:30 am Link To Comment |
@Nill
Point shooting? Really?
So the majority (two thirds) of law enforcement and civilians throw their training out the window when the SHTF?
Are cops even taught point shooting or do most of them just magically revert to it when they have to drop the hammer?
I’m not saying lights are useless on a gun. But neither is a laser. It makes “point shooting” easier and it is also intimidating. So that maybe a shot doesn’t need to be fired at all. And that’s the outcome we all desire. At least I hope it is.
And that “tiny glowing dot” is bright as hell. Even on black clothing. Especially from my Viridian X5L.
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Andy from CTwrote on January 06th, 2011 at 7:14 pm Link To Comment |
The VAST majority of crimes stopped with a firearm are done without pulling the trigger. The mere presence of the gun and the determined look on the defenders face (dare I say “intimidating”?) was/is enough to de-escalate those occurrences/situations. Which as you say, probably happened in low light.
A visible laser on the target will more than likely add to the intimidation factor.
“Also, depending on or recommending something for an “intimidation-factor” fosters bad (and frankly dangerous) habits, both from a legal and self-defense standpoint.”
Well, that certainly is an opinion.
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Nillwrote on December 26th, 2010 at 3:55 pm Link To Comment |
@Andy
I certainly wouldn’t call it ‘magical’ but, yes, most do.
http://www.officer.com/web/online/On-the-Street/Quantifying-Stress-in-Training/21$55239
Can some people keep a level head when attacked? Of course. But when the average person is suddenly faced with mortal danger panic often compels action born out of muscle memory more than anything else. Which incidentally increases, not diminishes, the importance of regular training.
Though I’m not saying lasers are useless either, just that lights are severely under-recommended when one considers the number of attacks and break-ins that occur at night. Ideally? Have both. My point merely was that there are extremely few, if any, light options out there for sub-compact or pocket carry.
The only serious choice that won’t awkwardly hang out an inch in front of an ultra-compact ccw is the Viridian C5L and its green laser places it at the upper end of the price scale.
But for the popular wave of pocket .380′s like this article’s LCR? Nothing. You can buy a myriad of lasers but not a single light. This is a HUGE untapped market.Also, depending on or recommending something for an “intimidation-factor” fosters bad (and frankly dangerous) habits, both from a legal and self-defense standpoint.
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TOBEY SMEJAwrote on December 24th, 2010 at 2:54 am Link To Comment |
HELL A .308 ROUND IS AS BIG[LENGTH] AS THE OVERALL FRAME !
THE MAG WOULD WIEGH MORE THAN THE WHOLE PISTOL LOADED !Please rate this comment: 0 0 -
TOBEY SMEJAwrote on December 24th, 2010 at 2:51 am Link To Comment |
IF YA READ THE OPENNING PAGE …. IT IS A .380
THE RECOIL WOULD BREAK YOUR WRIST , BUT IT IS
A GREAT LOOKING ANKLE HOLSTER PIECEPlease rate this comment: 0 0 -
shanewrote on December 23rd, 2010 at 10:04 pm Link To Comment |
.308 Ruger LCP pistol NOW THATS A MANS GUN!!!!
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Zachwrote on December 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 pm Link To Comment |
I think the bigger news is that Ruger now makes an LCP in .308!
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Griffinhawkwrote on December 23rd, 2010 at 10:31 pm Link To Comment |
heh thats a pretty big round .308 for the LCP
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Physboywrote on December 24th, 2010 at 1:55 am Link To Comment |
That’s quite a bit more expensive than the MSRP of the Bodyguard .380 from Smith & Wesson, which can use +P ammo that LCP cannot, @ $399. What is Rugar thinking?!
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Tyson Chandlerwrote on December 24th, 2010 at 1:43 am Link To Comment |
I am missing something, what is the difference between this gun and the ones with the laser that have been on the market for over a year now?
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Raymondwrote on December 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 pm Link To Comment |
I think part of me would be real entertained by a .308 LCP…
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Steveresponded to Raymond on December 23rd, 2010 at 10:37 pm Link To Comment |
Raymond & Zach, fixed
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The VAST majority of crimes stopped with a firearm are done without pulling the trigger. The mere presence of the gun and the determined look on the defenders face (dare I say “intimidating”?) was/is enough to de-escalate those occurrences/situations. Which as you say, probably happened in low light.
A visible laser on the target will more than likely add to the intimidation factor.
“Also, depending on or recommending something for an “intimidation-factor” fosters bad (and frankly dangerous) habits, both from a legal and self-defense standpoint.”
Well, that certainly is an opinion.
@Andy
I certainly wouldn’t call it ‘magical’ but, yes, most do.
http://www.officer.com/web/online/On-the-Street/Quantifying-Stress-in-Training/21$55239
Can some people keep a level head when attacked? Of course. But when the average person is suddenly faced with mortal danger panic often compels action born out of muscle memory more than anything else. Which incidentally increases, not diminishes, the importance of regular training.
Though I’m not saying lasers are useless either, just that lights are severely under-recommended when one considers the number of attacks and break-ins that occur at night. Ideally? Have both. My point merely was that there are extremely few, if any, light options out there for sub-compact or pocket carry.
The only serious choice that won’t awkwardly hang out an inch in front of an ultra-compact ccw is the Viridian C5L and its green laser places it at the upper end of the price scale.
But for the popular wave of pocket .380′s like this article’s LCR? Nothing. You can buy a myriad of lasers but not a single light. This is a HUGE untapped market.
Also, depending on or recommending something for an “intimidation-factor” fosters bad (and frankly dangerous) habits, both from a legal and self-defense standpoint.
@Nill
Point shooting? Really?
So the majority (two thirds) of law enforcement and civilians throw their training out the window when the SHTF?
Are cops even taught point shooting or do most of them just magically revert to it when they have to drop the hammer?
I’m not saying lights are useless on a gun. But neither is a laser. It makes “point shooting” easier and it is also intimidating. So that maybe a shot doesn’t need to be fired at all. And that’s the outcome we all desire. At least I hope it is.
And that “tiny glowing dot” is bright as hell. Even on black clothing. Especially from my Viridian X5L.
I’d rather a company release an ultra-compact tactical light for ccw’s than yet ANOTHER laser.
The vast majority of self-defense situations consist of rapidly point shooting a man-sized target at an average distance of 7 yards.
Less than a third of shooters involved end up even using their sights, let alone a laser.
In these scenarios, being able to clearly assess your target with absolute certainty regardless of the lighting conditions is simply far more valuable than a tiny glowing dot.
It’s about time they came out with this. The sights on the LCP are near useless without extreme concentration. Even after painting the front sight orange on mine I have low confidence in my ability to effectively use the sights during a self defense situation.
I’m still waiting for CT to introduce their line of “Emerald Trace” products.
The reds we’re allowed to have are only good indoors or in low light/at night. But even in those conditions green is brighter.
That being said I still might get a set of grips for my Ruger P90. As that’s the only way to get a laser on it at all right now. Well, barring the Laserlyte rear sight but I’m not on board with those.
Many many retailers have been combining the LCP with CT grips for over a year and selling then for under $500. This is just an attempt at Ruger to make more profit by selling more accessories.
HELL A .308 ROUND IS AS BIG[LENGTH] AS THE OVERALL FRAME !
THE MAG WOULD WIEGH MORE THAN THE WHOLE PISTOL LOADED !
IF YA READ THE OPENNING PAGE …. IT IS A .380
THE RECOIL WOULD BREAK YOUR WRIST , BUT IT IS
A GREAT LOOKING ANKLE HOLSTER PIECE
That’s quite a bit more expensive than the MSRP of the Bodyguard .380 from Smith & Wesson, which can use +P ammo that LCP cannot, @ $399. What is Rugar thinking?!
I am missing something, what is the difference between this gun and the ones with the laser that have been on the market for over a year now?
heh thats a pretty big round .308 for the LCP
.308 Ruger LCP pistol NOW THATS A MANS GUN!!!!
I think the bigger news is that Ruger now makes an LCP in .308!
I think part of me would be real entertained by a .308 LCP…
Raymond & Zach, fixed