Ruger LCP?

TPAW · August 6, 2010, 04:59 PM

Just picked up a Ruger LCP and would like to know what FMJ grain cartridge you guys use? Also, where can I get extra Factory Ruger mags with the finger extension for a good price.
Looking forward to firing this little pocket piece! Thanks for your help.

pelo801 · August 6, 2010, 05:18 PM

http://www.gunclips.net/rulcpgunma1.html
if you're looking for ammo to practice, i used to use the winchester white box stuff. now i reload

rantingredneck · August 6, 2010, 05:18 PM

For practice I use the 90 gr. Winchester USA 100 round packs. Walmart carries them for around 32.00 here when they're in stock. Pretty regularly in stock lately. Supply was dry for some time.

For SD I've been carrying Hornady Critical Defense based on the reviews and how it shoots in my gun (nice groups!). Though everything I've fed mine (around 1200 +/- rounds) has shot well and fed flawlessly. YMMV.

For factory mags, just do a Google "shopping" search and see who has them cheapest this week. Midway was running a Ruger magazine sale a couple weeks ago but I think that's over.

You may want to look into the Pearce grip extensions over the factory finger extension plates. I like them better. I typically carry it with a flat based mag so that it prints less in the pocket and then carry the spare mag with the grip extension. It gives you a little more to hang on to.

Eghad · August 6, 2010, 06:48 PM

I just purchased a LCP about a couple of weeks ago...I got a magazine extender with the pistol ? but my pinky finger does not fit.

I think this adds a little more room than the factory extender and allows you to get the pink fully on it.

http://www.pearcegrip.com/ruger_lcp.htm

Mine would stovepipe on me with the empty

I e-mailed Ruger nice lady called me and sent me a UPS Label. They said I should have it back in 10-14 days.

So I am awaitng the return and I have some S&B ammo ready to give it a work out.

ttheel · August 6, 2010, 08:14 PM

I've been using Winchester white box FMJ ammo for practice. When carrying I either use Remington Golden Saber's or Hornady Critical Defense.

Kreyzhorse · August 6, 2010, 08:31 PM

As far as range ammo, I use whatever I can find. My LCP was a pre-recall model but I've never had either a FTF or a FTE with mine before or after the recall work. My LCP will fire any thing that I've put through it.

Good luck with your LCP. It's a lot of fun to shoot but you'll be surprised by the amount of recoil that little gun has.

As a suggestion, I wouldn't buy any extra finger grip extension mags until I fired the gun. I've got big hands and shooting the LCP with the finger extension mag isn't very comfortable and actually prevents me from getting a good grip on the gun. For range time, I only use the regular mags but do find that the extension mags are easier to grab out of a pocket as a reload when carrying concealed.

TPAW · August 6, 2010, 11:52 PM

Thanks for the responses. I'll plan to fire my LCP this weekend. I'll let you know the results.

sonnycrockett · August 7, 2010, 06:23 AM

mine feeds anything.Im using Magtecks now - forget the silly mag extension,that ruger needs proper mag spring pressure or it may FTF ..I took mine off

Dashunde · August 7, 2010, 08:19 AM

I'll run my 11th box of Lellier & Bellot FMJ's thru mine later today.
(Its the stuff in the green/red/white box at Cabelas)
The first 10 have been absolutely flawless.

KyJim · August 7, 2010, 11:21 AM

Mine has flawlessly shot all FMJ brands I have run through it with one exception. I had one failure to feed on the last round of a mag with the WWB flat nosed (semi-wadcutter) FMJ. Everything "bullet shaped" has run fine.

ttheel · August 7, 2010, 01:48 PM

Quote:

forget the silly mag extension,that ruger needs proper mag spring pressure or it may FTF ..I took mine off

I put the extension on mine the day I got it about a year ago. I have never had one single FTF or FTE. No problems whatsoever and it helps with control.

ET. · August 7, 2010, 02:52 PM

I don't have a LCP but my TCP loves the Sellier & Bellot stuff also.

ritepath · August 7, 2010, 09:29 PM

My LCP seems to like Remington 95gr UMC stuff from wally-world 17.xx a box.

August 6, 2010, 04:59 PM	#1
TPAW Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Posts: 2,860	Ruger LCP? Just picked up a Ruger LCP and would like to know what FMJ grain cartridge you guys use? Also, where can I get extra Factory Ruger mags with the finger extension for a good price. Looking forward to firing this little pocket piece! Thanks for your help.

August 6, 2010, 05:18 PM	#3
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	For practice I use the 90 gr. Winchester USA 100 round packs. Walmart carries them for around 32.00 here when they're in stock. Pretty regularly in stock lately. Supply was dry for some time. For SD I've been carrying Hornady Critical Defense based on the reviews and how it shoots in my gun (nice groups!). Though everything I've fed mine (around 1200 +/- rounds) has shot well and fed flawlessly. YMMV. For factory mags, just do a Google "shopping" search and see who has them cheapest this week. Midway was running a Ruger magazine sale a couple weeks ago but I think that's over. You may want to look into the Pearce grip extensions over the factory finger extension plates. I like them better. I typically carry it with a flat based mag so that it prints less in the pocket and then carry the spare mag with the grip extension. It gives you a little more to hang on to. __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)

August 6, 2010, 06:48 PM	#4
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	I just purchased a LCP about a couple of weeks ago...I got a magazine extender with the pistol ? but my pinky finger does not fit. I think this adds a little more room than the factory extender and allows you to get the pink fully on it. http://www.pearcegrip.com/ruger_lcp.htm Mine would stovepipe on me with the empty I e-mailed Ruger nice lady called me and sent me a UPS Label. They said I should have it back in 10-14 days. So I am awaitng the return and I have some S&B ammo ready to give it a work out. __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member

August 6, 2010, 08:31 PM	#6
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	As far as range ammo, I use whatever I can find. My LCP was a pre-recall model but I've never had either a FTF or a FTE with mine before or after the recall work. My LCP will fire any thing that I've put through it. Good luck with your LCP. It's a lot of fun to shoot but you'll be surprised by the amount of recoil that little gun has. As a suggestion, I wouldn't buy any extra finger grip extension mags until I fired the gun. I've got big hands and shooting the LCP with the finger extension mag isn't very comfortable and actually prevents me from getting a good grip on the gun. For range time, I only use the regular mags but do find that the extension mags are easier to grab out of a pocket as a reload when carrying concealed. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

August 7, 2010, 02:52 PM	#12
ET. Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2010 Location: Savannah, Ga. Posts: 638	I don't have a LCP but my TCP loves the Sellier & Bellot stuff also. __________________ Soldiers are dying every day to protect our freedoms. The least we can do is vote.

August 6, 2010, 05:18 PM	#2
pelo801 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Posts: 718	http://www.gunclips.net/rulcpgunma1.html if you're looking for ammo to practice, i used to use the winchester white box stuff. now i reload

August 6, 2010, 08:14 PM	#5
ttheel Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2008 Posts: 259	I've been using Winchester white box FMJ ammo for practice. When carrying I either use Remington Golden Saber's or Hornady Critical Defense.

August 6, 2010, 11:52 PM	#7
TPAW Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Posts: 2,860	Thanks for the responses. I'll plan to fire my LCP this weekend. I'll let you know the results.

August 7, 2010, 06:23 AM	#8
sonnycrockett Junior member Join Date: July 4, 2010 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 240	mine feeds anything.Im using Magtecks now - forget the silly mag extension,that ruger needs proper mag spring pressure or it may FTF ..I took mine off

August 7, 2010, 08:19 AM	#9
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2004 Posts: 2,018	I'll run my 11th box of Lellier & Bellot FMJ's thru mine later today. (Its the stuff in the green/red/white box at Cabelas) The first 10 have been absolutely flawless.

August 7, 2010, 11:21 AM	#10
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Mine has flawlessly shot all FMJ brands I have run through it with one exception. I had one failure to feed on the last round of a mag with the WWB flat nosed (semi-wadcutter) FMJ. Everything "bullet shaped" has run fine.

August 7, 2010, 09:29 PM	#13
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	My LCP seems to like Remington 95gr UMC stuff from wally-world 17.xx a box.