Ruger 380 LCP

[kbennett]

I'm interested in buying this pistol and wondering if anybody has any feedback on these.

 

[Limpy88]

ruger bought the rights from keltec to copy their p3at. the guns function the same. but ruger has put a slide lock, the mag relase isn't out in the open(p3at is) and the grip is more ergonomic. i chose the lcp over the p3at because the way it fit my hand better.

 

[Comp]

From my experience it is not GTG right out of the box. Polish the feed ramp and order wolf recoil springs and then you are GTG.
elsiepeaforum.com - Index

is a forum dedicated to the LCP. Worth skimming though.

 

[00BlasterResto]

I love my LCP, It's not a shooter,but a greate pocket gun.
A couple of other differences from the P3at are the LCP is a glass-filled nylon frame not polymer and IMO the LCP has a much better finish on the slide.

 

[Cemetery-man]

Look for one with a serial # starting with 372XXXXX or larger. There was a recall on the #370 LCP's to install hammer blocks and the #371's were still having minor problems but getting better. They seem to have the bugs worked out of them pretty well now.

 

[360]

I have a LCP. Wherever I go, it goes.

Tough to find practice ammo for. At least at a good price.

 

[XDs4me]

I have a LCP with the CT laser while it is a good pocket gun it does seem to sting the hand a bit after about 25 rounds. I also have one of the new Diamond back 380's which has a much better fit and finish and is a whole lot more enjoyable to shoot. If you can get you hands on both of theses to shoot that would be ideal. But for me My BUG is the DB380.
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[Hoosier Gun Coat]

Have not shot an LCP but owned a P3AT (very briefly). Was not happy at all. Would not feed worth a . Grip was thin and hard to hold on to under recoil. Shot it 3 times and got rid of it. Bought a Beretta Tomcat from an INGO member and love it. It has a fuller grip area that is easy to hold on to and it fits in the pocket. My

 

[MrFive]

Not a bad little pistol, better fit and finish than the Kel-Tec. Im still debating between the LCP and the Magnum Research Micro Eagle for a summer time gun.

 

[nate77]

I've shot a friends LCP, the gun is very snappy, and just all around tough to shoot accurately.

I have a Taurus TCP which shoots much softer, and just handles better. It also comes with two magazines, and had a last round hold open. I expect the TCP's stainless slide will wear better too, since pocket guns are so easy to carry, that they'll get carried all the time.

 

[Magnum314]

Look for one with a serial # starting with 372XXXXX or larger. There was a recall on the #370 LCP's to install hammer blocks and the #371's were still having minor problems but getting better. They seem to have the bugs worked out of them pretty well now.

Correct....other than that...I am VERY pleased with my LCP. Have it AND a P3AT and much prefer the LCP! Better feel to it in my opinion...and never a bit of porblems out of either of them...but I think I give the edge to the LCP mainly because of quality (feel) and finish. It is smoother and more comfortable to shoot and carry. It goes EVERYWHERE!

By the way...the mags for Kel Tec work in the LCP...but not reverse. ANd the Kel Tec Belt clip is a perfect fit for the LCP as well.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

I have a Bersa 380 and got the LCP at the end of last year. I just took it out a few weeks ago for the first time and put about 150 rounds through it, mostly target ammo but about 25 personal protection rounds with hollow points. It shot flawlessly with zero (0) FTF's.

I really love it so far. Easy to shoot and easy to clean. I thought it would be a lot harder to hold onto from everything I had read, but it was not bad at all. I have carried everywhere with me since. I know there is some debate about the stopping power of the 380 ammo versus others, but to me it is the perfect cc gun: comfortable, reasonable stopping power, concealable, reliable. Plus it's easy enough to carry a second loaded clip as well with it since it is so small.

I love the Bersa. It shoots unbelievably smooth and reliable, but to me, the LCP is even better because of the size and fit and finish. I really considered the Kel-Tec's but the smooth lines and nice finish were important to me. Call me vain, but if it can deliver and look nice, I prefer it.

Here is snapshot of the very first mag I ran through it at the pistol range at FCVCC:

My ...

 

[groovatron]

I did a range report on my new LCP a month ago.......good stuff! Here is the thread.....hope it helps...https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/64791-nib_lcp_range_report.html

 

[trnsplntfrmohio]

IMHO,
not a pleasure to shoot at all, it stings, it's not accurate and it's finkley. Someone mention polishing the feed ramp and an after market recoil spring, that's not how a good pistol is suppose to be, it's suppose to be gtg out the box. The LCP left a sour taste in my mouth for ruger's pistols and pocket pistols in general.

 

[slimplmbr]

Can't complain about my LCP, haven't had any problems with the 200 I've put through it. Seems to be a good pocket gun to me.

 

[Halworks]

I love my LCP, unlike alot of people I find that it is a fun gun to shoot. I'm glad that 380 ammo is getting easier to find. I got 400 rounds of target ammo the other day. I was shocked that I found it. I went out hunting ammo today and found some more. I carry it with me everyday. I had a custom kydex holster made for it. Can't even tell it is on my belt.

 

[GlockMan40]

I have a LCP with the CT laser while it is a good pocket gun it does seem to sting the hand a bit after about 25 rounds. I also have one of the new Diamond back 380's which has a much better fit and finish and is a whole lot more enjoyable to shoot. If you can get you hands on both of theses to shoot that would be ideal. But for me My BUG is the DB380.
[img=http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/3319/db380.th.jpg]

I was interested to see how your DiamondBack was working. I have a buddy that bought one and has had nothing but trouble. He hasent put 150 rounds through it and its in the shop again for repairs. It just stops shooting. Pull trigger and nothing. Thats is a huge problem.

 

[Allenicomp]

I've had both. Personally much preferred the LCP to the micro. Love my LCP carried in FIST pocket holster (check out FIST online, awesome concealed holster).

 

[sheriff125]

I have a LCP with the CT laser, too it is ok but would prolly sell it if someone offered me something for it. i just can't get away from my g26

 

[DDay47]

I have owned both the Kel-Tec and the LCP. Kept the LCP just because of a better feel and looks. Have shot about 150 rds thru it with no problems. Accuracy is pretty good out to 15 yds but the sights are really hard to see.