got a new LCP today

mo84 · February 21, 2012, 12:17 AM

I finally got my Ruger LCP and I have the say, this gun is awesome. It lives up to all the reviews I have been reading lately. I ran 200 rounds through it today with no problems at all. Now I just have to wait on the gun board so I can start carrying it. It seems pretty easy to strip down and clean also which is a plus.

the targets are the bad guy then u flip them up and see the vitals. I thought that was cool.

SHNOMIDO · February 21, 2012, 12:20 AM

Nice pistol,

Nice Faygo!

Mosin44az · February 21, 2012, 12:23 AM

You should be happy with the reliability. Mine has gone over 1700 rounds, with only a handful of malfs, most early on. Should be easy to find loads that work perfectly.

The trigger will smooth over time.

The lack of sights doesn't matter much. Just point the slide 7 yards in.

Recoil has always bothered me a bit. I found the mag baseplate extenders from Ruger or Pearce Grip to help with that, and with holding on to the pistol.

Pachmayr Tactical Grip Glove slip on also cushions a bit.

I put in a 13 pound recoil spring from Wolff and it has appeared to cut recoil even more, but now the LCP won't work perfectly with all former loads it used to run with no issues. Still works with the Aguila JHP I carry at least.

mo84 · February 21, 2012, 12:32 AM

thanks, the Faygo was good lol. I have the Ruger grip extenders on my mags now and they seem to help alot. The recoil really dont bother me much and seems pretty controlable. We were rapid firing it a bit today and you can almost just point and shoot and get most the shots where they need to be. We were also shooting a 44 deasert eagle so maybe that made the recoil feel lite on the 380. I finally have a pistol that is affordable to shoot unlike my 500 mag (1st handgun I bought before this one) so I should be able to put plenty out rounds through it.

KenLondregan · February 21, 2012, 12:49 AM

How much did you pay for it? Buds guns has the .380 for $300, $344 with the laser. Did you find it cheaper than that? I was thinking about getting one once my 30 days were up from my last handgun purchase.

mo84 · February 21, 2012, 04:06 PM

I paid 318 total from a friend I have that has a FFL. It was the cheapest I could find around me and I would rather hand my money over to a friend anyhow

the one that came in was the coyote special when they ordered the regular one so that was an added bonus I guess. I don't like the lazer on guns, it seems wobbly from what I can see from other guys at the range. My wife is real recoil sensitive, so I am going to take her shooting today with it and see how she likes it.

Sorrowful Jones · February 21, 2012, 07:14 PM

Holey moley....your standing there in your house with your finger on the trigger...geeeze...

hoytinak · February 21, 2012, 07:23 PM

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Holey moley....your standing there in your house with your finger on the trigger...geeeze...

I was just able to post on here "I'm surprised no one has said anything about your finger on the trigger".

I really like the LCP, I've owned several pocket sized carry guns it's my first pick.

Sorrowful Jones · February 21, 2012, 07:47 PM

I like the LCP too (I have 2 of them) but the trigger is a bit long and heavy. I noticed many of his shots are to the right of center mass. He may be pulling it a bit due to the heavy trigger since he ......ahem....appears to be right handed.

mo84 · February 22, 2012, 07:18 AM

why wouldn't I have my finger on the triger, there was a bad guy right next to me lol that and it was unloaded and I never spontainisly pull my fingers for no apearent reason.

I did tend to shoot to the right the first time I had it out. I took it out yesturday and found I had to squeeze the grip alot harder to get straight shots. I can get it to shoot straight for most of my shots now. This gun seems to group pretty good when you have a good grip on it. The grip extender that came with the mag helps alot also. My wife shot it yesturday too and after she got used to how it shoots and learned how to pull the triger right, she seemed to like it; put about a box through it which surprised me. As for the long triger pull. I pull it most of the way and hold it, then when I am ready to fire, I pull it the last little bit. That seems to help alot; kinda makes it like a regular triger. I did a few mags of rapid fire and it was plenty controlable to me. I REALLY like this gun alot

Erikbal · February 22, 2012, 10:10 AM

I do the same thing with the trigger on my BG 380. I pull it back (after aiming) most of the way then just click it back that little bit and shoot it. Nice gun you got, I like the LCPs too. If I hadn't gotten my BG I probably would have gotten one of those. I just think $349.99 for a gun with a built in laser made by a good company is a pretty good price for me. Congrats and enjoy!

ccbricker · February 22, 2012, 04:54 PM

Congratulations!

stmcelroy · February 22, 2012, 11:17 PM

Congrats, great pocket pistol.

michpatriot · February 23, 2012, 10:00 PM

Ive had my LCP for about a year now and it has not hiccuped even once. Gold dots are the round I carry it with and they shoot great. Which gun board are ya waitin on? I live in wayne county and it took 3months+, so I understand the waitin. Just get out to the range a lot and get comfortable with your new LCP and shoot it a bunch. Thats really great that she shot a whole box

Kreyzhorse · February 24, 2012, 06:53 PM

Congrats. The LCP is a great little gun.

February 22, 2012, 10:10 AM	#11
Erikbal Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2012 Location: Olean, NY Posts: 375	I do the same thing with the trigger on my BG 380. I pull it back (after aiming) most of the way then just click it back that little bit and shoot it. Nice gun you got, I like the LCPs too. If I hadn't gotten my BG I probably would have gotten one of those. I just think $349.99 for a gun with a built in laser made by a good company is a pretty good price for me. Congrats and enjoy! __________________ S&W Bodyguard 380 Ruger SR9C

February 23, 2012, 10:00 PM	#14
michpatriot Junior Member Join Date: December 11, 2011 Posts: 7	I think you'll really like it Ive had my LCP for about a year now and it has not hiccuped even once. Gold dots are the round I carry it with and they shoot great. Which gun board are ya waitin on? I live in wayne county and it took 3months+, so I understand the waitin. Just get out to the range a lot and get comfortable with your new LCP and shoot it a bunch. Thats really great that she shot a whole box

February 24, 2012, 06:53 PM	#15
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	Congrats. The LCP is a great little gun. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

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February 21, 2012, 12:20 AM	#2
SHNOMIDO Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 423	Nice pistol, Nice Faygo!

February 21, 2012, 12:23 AM	#3
Mosin44az Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Posts: 2,580	You should be happy with the reliability. Mine has gone over 1700 rounds, with only a handful of malfs, most early on. Should be easy to find loads that work perfectly. The trigger will smooth over time. The lack of sights doesn't matter much. Just point the slide 7 yards in. Recoil has always bothered me a bit. I found the mag baseplate extenders from Ruger or Pearce Grip to help with that, and with holding on to the pistol. Pachmayr Tactical Grip Glove slip on also cushions a bit. I put in a 13 pound recoil spring from Wolff and it has appeared to cut recoil even more, but now the LCP won't work perfectly with all former loads it used to run with no issues. Still works with the Aguila JHP I carry at least.

February 21, 2012, 12:32 AM	#4
mo84 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 257	thanks, the Faygo was good lol. I have the Ruger grip extenders on my mags now and they seem to help alot. The recoil really dont bother me much and seems pretty controlable. We were rapid firing it a bit today and you can almost just point and shoot and get most the shots where they need to be. We were also shooting a 44 deasert eagle so maybe that made the recoil feel lite on the 380. I finally have a pistol that is affordable to shoot unlike my 500 mag (1st handgun I bought before this one) so I should be able to put plenty out rounds through it.

February 21, 2012, 12:49 AM	#5
KenLondregan Member Join Date: February 20, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 64	How much did you pay for it? Buds guns has the .380 for $300, $344 with the laser. Did you find it cheaper than that? I was thinking about getting one once my 30 days were up from my last handgun purchase.

February 21, 2012, 04:06 PM	#6
mo84 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 257	I paid 318 total from a friend I have that has a FFL. It was the cheapest I could find around me and I would rather hand my money over to a friend anyhow the one that came in was the coyote special when they ordered the regular one so that was an added bonus I guess. I don't like the lazer on guns, it seems wobbly from what I can see from other guys at the range. My wife is real recoil sensitive, so I am going to take her shooting today with it and see how she likes it.

February 21, 2012, 07:14 PM	#7
Sorrowful Jones Member Join Date: November 9, 2010 Posts: 38	Holey moley....your standing there in your house with your finger on the trigger...geeeze...

February 21, 2012, 07:47 PM	#9
Sorrowful Jones Member Join Date: November 9, 2010 Posts: 38	I like the LCP too (I have 2 of them) but the trigger is a bit long and heavy. I noticed many of his shots are to the right of center mass. He may be pulling it a bit due to the heavy trigger since he ......ahem....appears to be right handed.

February 22, 2012, 07:18 AM	#10
mo84 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 257	why wouldn't I have my finger on the triger, there was a bad guy right next to me lol that and it was unloaded and I never spontainisly pull my fingers for no apearent reason. I did tend to shoot to the right the first time I had it out. I took it out yesturday and found I had to squeeze the grip alot harder to get straight shots. I can get it to shoot straight for most of my shots now. This gun seems to group pretty good when you have a good grip on it. The grip extender that came with the mag helps alot also. My wife shot it yesturday too and after she got used to how it shoots and learned how to pull the triger right, she seemed to like it; put about a box through it which surprised me. As for the long triger pull. I pull it most of the way and hold it, then when I am ready to fire, I pull it the last little bit. That seems to help alot; kinda makes it like a regular triger. I did a few mags of rapid fire and it was plenty controlable to me. I REALLY like this gun alot

February 22, 2012, 04:54 PM	#12
ccbricker Junior Member Join Date: December 29, 2009 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 11	Congratulations!

February 22, 2012, 11:17 PM	#13
stmcelroy Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 562	Congrats, great pocket pistol.