Ruger LCP - Updated Version

[bogus]

Not sure how well known this is so I thought I would post up. I have not seen a formal announcement anywhere from Ruger.

Ruger has updated the LCP. It appears to have happened within the past few months from what I can find on the web. They have updated the sights and the TRIGGER.

Here is a link from guns.com with great comparison pics for you review: http://www.guns.com/2013/03/18/rugers-updating-the-lcp-2-photos/

I picked one up from Bite the Bullet last Thursday. It's a huge improvement over the original. Sights while still small are much more usable. The trigger is the most significant improvement (for me). The length of pull has been reduced 30% by increasing the pre-cock on the hammer. It's smoother and maybe even a little lighter.

I took mine to the range yesterday. It's much easier to control your aim with the shorter pull. I always felt like like I was going to run out of trigger finger travel on the original before it broke. No more!

If you are an LCP fan, I highly recommend you check out the new version.

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

Good to know, thanks for sharing. I had an LCP a few years ago and I regret getting rid of it. Now that I know this I think I'll start sweet talkin the wife and try to get another one.

 

[seedubs1]

How much were they at bite the bullet? I might have to pick one up for summer pocket carry

 

[bogus]

How much were they at bite the bullet? I might have to pick one up for summer pocket carry

$459 CASH OTD with Crimson Trace laser (2 in stock last Thursday)

$319 CASH OTD (7 in stock last Thursday)


They have the new 7 round extended mags in stock as well for $33.

 

[Movealongmovealong]

They are a vast improvement over the previous sights (or lack thereof). However, paint those sights blaze orange and/or green and you'll really be in shape.

Can you tell if the slide serrations are any deeper than they were on the previous version? How about the slide to frame fit? Some of those LCPs are ridiculously loose, and hence, inaccurate.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

Of all the firearms companies out there, I think Ruger does the best job of listening to their customers and adjusting their products to meet their needs. Now if they would just invest a little time in the LC9 next.

 

[bogus]

They are a vast improvement over the previous sights (or lack thereof). However, paint those sights blaze orange and/or green and you'll really be in shape.

Can you tell if the slide serrations are any deeper than they were on the previous version? How about the slide to frame fit? Some of those LCPs are ridiculously loose, and hence, inaccurate.

I believe the slide serrations are the same as I recall them on my first LCP. Slide to frame fit is very good. Overall it feels pretty tight in general. Especially when you rack the slide and lock-up the barrel. It just feels solid. I can't say that it is better than the original version, but it feels pretty good.

Accuracy seems excellent. I was moving the laser sight-in from the factory 50' to 21' Saturday. I was bracing on a frame at Atterbury to help with steadiness. My LCP was very consistent with 90 gr. Independence FMJ as well as Hornady Critical Defense.

 

[Jordan]

The terribad trigger is what ruled out the otherwise fine little gun when I was looking for a new CC. I am glad to see they fixed that.

 

[minuteman32]

I have an AZ edition & painted the front sight white. That seems to help some.

 

[scottka]

Of all the firearms companies out there, I think Ruger does the best job of listening to their customers and adjusting their products to meet their needs.

Couldn't agree more.

Now if they would just invest a little time in the LC9 next.

If it's not currently in the process of changing, I'd say it's not too far away. I talked to a rep last summer that said changes (read: shorter trigger pull) to the LC9 would be happening, as that was the main complaint they had been receiving. To go along with that, I believe Eric Galloway, that makes the improved trigger add-on parts for the LC9, was talking with Ruger at one time about a design change. By "talking with Ruger" I mean they were contacting him and were showing interest in his design. Whether anything came of this, I'm unsure, but it does show that they were certainly pursuing an improved trigger change for the LC9.

 

[jkirby]

Has anyone tried the hammer & firing pin spring or the recoil spring for the LCP from these guys.
LCP Performance Parts | Galloway Precision

 

[cosermann]

Of all the firearms companies out there, I think Ruger does the best job of listening to their customers and adjusting their products ...

Overall, yeah maybe, but when it comes to external "safety" levers and magazine disconnects - then they listen to lawyers.

 

[TheEngineer]

Does anyone know the manufacture dates that started coming out with these upgrades?

 

[Tnichols00]

Has anyone tried the hammer & firing pin spring or the recoil spring for the LCP from these guys.
LCP Performance Parts | Galloway Precision

The factory upgrade is not something I can get for my older model?

If not I would like to hear someones take on this galloway trigger, has anyone tried that?

 

[erbo12]

Thanks for that info. My wife bought a new LCP at BGF 2 weeks ago. I haven't even cleaned the grease off yet .I'll definitley check that out.

 

[d012]

I been curious about the LCP, The price is just right for buying and shooting.

 

[Lupyman]

Just picked up the new model yesterday. Not familiar with the gen 1, but the trigger pull on the gen 2 feels pretty good. Picked it up at ZX guns in Fort Wayne...they still have at least 3 left if anyone's interested. Price was $330.

 

[HoosierLife]

I hope they fix the LC9. That was the first handgun I ever shot. And the trigger pull was so long I kept flinching as I anticipated the shots. I shot a BHP right afterwards and bought the browning instead. I'm still looking for a smallish pocket carry 9. If they fix the trigger on the LC9, that could be an option.

 

[sparkyfender]

My wife's carry firearm. Good to know, just in case she wants to upgrade.

Heck...... I might get one myself.

 

[lonehand]

Is one on my list to pick up . thanks for the info . will be sure it is the updated version