Ruger LCP problem Updated

I found my Ruger LCP having a problem after drawing from a snug fitting holster. Ruger says that this is NORMAL with all LCP's so be aware. It is from the extractor engaging the bullet casing while locking/unlocking the barrel.

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• Ruger LCP
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• carry pistol
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[sgtmasters]

i would suggest that you not carry a plus one round. if u need it just pull and charge it. but theres a downside to that as im sure ur aware of. 

[catdoc541]

@sgtmasters Look at FBI crime stats and/or talk to a few police officers, they all suggest that an armed attack happens in a few seconds. Thus, it is better to shave off the extra time of racking the slide.

[grizz474]

Whenever you holster an auto pistol you would be wise to make sure the slide is forward (in battery) The issue you're having is can and does happen with many kinds of guns, more common with snug leather holsters that need to be broken in. At least this has been my experience.

[catdoc541]

@grizz474 That is good advice, although in this particular case, the firearm was in full battery when holstered. It came out of battery while driving to the range and setting up the shoot. By that time the new holster had loosened up and let the firearm stay out of battery when I drew the pistol.

[rockin870]

@yz9890 Also polishing the feedramp helps

[rockin870]

@yz9890 The stronger spring is the best thing I have done. I think it may have more to do with the recoil spring overcoming the pressure put on the rim of the casing from the extractor. It cycles the PDX1 better because its hotter, so there is an increase in slide speed, which helps feeding. A 13lb will give you a nice tight lockup, and cycle everthing better. Good luck to you.

[yz9890]

boy I'm glad I came back to to this video. thx for the idea of getting a stronger spring. mine was doing this as well. more with critical defense than pdx1 though. the round in the top of the magazine inches forward a little. presumably due to some slide movement. when the round moves forward enough, the slide won't lockup anymore because it rubs the underside of the chambered round.

[rockin870]

cekirk1 is right. If you add a #13 recoil sring made by Wolff, it will clear up the slide issue. It can be ordered from Brownells for like $13 (shipping included). The 9lb spring ruger uses is too weak for a tight lockup. They use a light spring so women can rack the slide(my opinion), but it leads to reliability issues. My LCP took a good amount of work to be trusted (low serial number), but now it gets carried everday.

[tiasboi3able]

solution: get a pocket clip on the gun to replace the holster. With that trigger pull being so hard, you won't have an issue with safety.

[cekirk1]

Buy a 12 or 13 pound WOLF EXTRA POWER RECOIL SPRING and kiss this problem GOOD BYE!!!!!!!!!

[718brooks]

i have an lcp and same thing was going on with it i sold it and got me an xd 9

[ausable92]

@Thenewkid691 I'm sorry if this seems rude, it really isn't meant to be. It seems you are terribly naive about the reason we carry concealed in the first place. It isn't to be cowboys playing with firearms. It is to eliminate mortal threats. That means to kill people if we are threatened to a level that we fear for our lives. You asked where someone lives that they need to carry a charged round. If you live somewhere that you don't need a charged round, then why are you carrying at all?