Ruger LCP

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CalvinScott

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I'm looking at buying a Ruger LCP chambered in 380 auto for my first pistol to carry on a regular basis. Ive owned revolvers and I'm not sure how I feel about a semi autos reliability or the knock down of the small 380? Any owners of the Ruger LCP feel free to chime in. Thanks
 
if you win the giveaway you won't have to buy one:girl_wink:
i'm so hoping to win that giveaway package as it would be all the gear i need to get me started conceal carrying as well as good storage safe storage too
i have an older browning dba .380 it's alot heavier than the ruger lcp and not as easy to conceal as the ruger......
i don't know if i'd buy one but if i won it, it would most likely be my edc being its conceal ability and easy rack and same bullet and lighter to carry too
i think it would make a good carry gun being it's easy to conceal not that heavy to carry easy to rack i haven't fired one so i don't know about recoil how comfortable the grip.. and all but some one here will prolly fill ya in on those details
welcome aboard! you will get answers to all your gun questions here and even different opinions from the many knowledgeable posters on this forum so you will get a well rounded amount of information on just about any gun as some folks will love that gun whilst others may not be so keen on it ...
best wishes and be safe
 
I have a Ruger .380 LCP. Carry it everyday. I love it. Its small enough to put in my pocket or tuck in my waist band. The recoil isn't bad and it a all around nice gun. I also carry a ruger 9mm P95.
 
I recently bought a Ruger LCP. It felt so thin and small but in a highly desirable caliber. I was very worried though about the accuracy of such a small gun having several .25s that are not accurate. I was extremely suprised at how accurate this gun is. I was able to shoot about a 3" group from 25 feet. This is no small feat because the trigger pull is a little stiffer than I like. Good gun, no jams or misfires to date. Great for concealed carry. Faily potent ammo.
 
excellent carry gun! I carry mine and hardly notice it. Also shoots well and very reliable.
 
I was thinking about concealing it in an ankle holster since a operate heavy equipment all day but still was easy access security.
 
LOVE my LCP! Carry it everyday in my bra with the Looper Law Enforcement Marilyn Holster or the Crossbreed MiniTuck. I am far more accurate with it than any of my other guns and have never had a misfire or jam and I have tried dozens of different types of ammo. I tried many .380s before I purchased and this one felt the best in my hand and I had the best accuracy with this one right out of the box.
 
I have to conceal it as my permit is for concealed carry only and operating equipment renders in the pocket useless and tall work boots eliminates an ankle holster. So I need ideas on where to carry it. A shoulder holster is ideal but only suitable when it can be covered not in Indiana summers
 
It was comfortable in the ankle holster I have, I hardly notice it is there with jeans on - I just find it easier to conceal with my other holsters, especially in the summer when I have shorts or capri pants on! :-)
 
I have driving for 5 hours with my LPC in a Crossbreed MiniTuck in the 5pm position and it was comfortable - you can just tuck your t-shirt over it and all you can see is the clip on your belt and it is small enough that it doesn't bind or pinch and isn't noticable if worn towards the backside when moving around and sitting.
 
Carry a LCP everyday as a pocket carry. It's a good shooting little gun. A little hard to grip(even with the magazine extender) if you have large hands. Had to get used to folding my pinkie finger underneath. With good JHP ammo it has plenty of stopping power. Only thing is if you pull the trigger you had better pack a lunch, it has a loooooong trigger pull and is always double action.
 
Love my LCP. I have a Glock 26 that is my primary concealed carry, but the LCP works for pocket carry and other situations where a larger gun is too big. With the right holster, the profile is about the same as a wallet or a slightly large smart phone. Front sight is tough to see, especially in the dark, and the short barrel can affect your accuracy even at arms length. I went with the laser (Crimson Trace laserguard) which is easy enough to sight in, but does require the occasional adjustment. The laser allows you to hold the gun "close in" and still aim accurately. With only an 8 round capacity and a .380 caliber, I want to make very shot count.

The trigger pull is somewhere between a single and double action--hard enough that you can trust it in your pocket, but easy enough to make fast accurate shots. I normally pocket carry, and keep it in an excellent stash spot in the car/truck when I drive.

Hate to admit it, but I've actually dropped it twice while loaded and I don't have any holes that don't belong in me, my family, or the house. With that said, it can sometimes be too small for a guy with big mitts to handle gracefully.
 
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My LCP is one of my two choices for everyday wear. Hornaday Critical Defense is my ammo and it has never failed to function in this piece.
 
i love my LCP. Its my everyday carry. Throw it in a pocket holster and carry it in my back pocket, money clip in the front pocket. It prints just like a wallet and is more comfortable to sit on then a wallet. I can go all day and not even realize its there, other then the LCP imprint on my ass. The grip extension makes it a lot easier to handle as well. Besides, if anyone ever tries to hold me up for my wallet, they're in for quite the suprise when they see what comes out of my back pocket ;)
 
bb16 said:
i love my LCP. Its my everyday carry. Throw it in a pocket holster and carry it in my back pocket, money clip in the front pocket. It prints just like a wallet and is more comfortable to sit on then a wallet. I can go all day and not even realize its there, other then the LCP imprint on my ass. The grip extension makes it a lot easier to handle as well. Besides, if anyone ever tries to hold me up for my wallet, they're in for quite the suprise when they see what comes out of my back pocket ;)
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You actually 'sit on' your LCP??

~You'll shoot your a$$ off kid!~
 
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