The 9.6 oz Ruger LCP is another excellent choice as both an officer's backup gun or a civilian's primary carry gun. As stated in the review video, a 24/7 carry system generally has to be comfortable for its user to employ high percentage carry. And the LCP is indeed comfortable in carry. It is a close copy of the Kel-Tec P3-AT but does incorporate a couple of notable improvements: a memory groove above the magazine release, a convex shaped manual slide lock (should be function as last shot hold open as well!), a recessed mag release button, more precise molding on frame (glass-filled nylon), excellent build quality, and a slightly smoother trigger. For these reasons I do slightly prefer the Ruger LCP over the Kel-Tec P3-AT (with more competitors on the way) since their cost is similar. But the LCP also shares several of the design limitations inherent in these sub-compact polymer pistols: like low contrast milled-in sights, stiff DAO trigger, and mag release that can be easily actuated with the thumb. The sights are unimpressive and provide little precision. But with proper trigger control, the Ruger LCP with its 2.75 barrel is capable of impressive accuracy for its category. Expect to spend some time mastering this trigger and learning to maintain sight picture throughout the pull (rec. dry fire practice with snap caps for this). Rapid firing benchrest groups with the LCP (or any tiny pistol) is pretty much impossible but rounds can easily be kept into a plate sized area with practice. Field stripping, like the P3-AT, is relatively easy and reliability was excellent on this LCP with NO stoppages experienced. However some firing of your defensive load choice should be performed to ensure function. As noted in the table top review, Ruger has instituted a recall for early Ruger LCPs due to reports of ADs when dropped on hard surfaces (no details provided by Ruger). Factory upgrades to these models include a new hammer mechanism, heavier firing pin spring, and a titanium firing pin and these upgraded pistols can be identified by a diamond stamping in the portion below the hammer (pistols with the 370- serial number prefix need modification, 371- and subsequent models do not). I applaud Ruger for the recall and it does not affect my very favorable impression of the model. A nice Ruger soft case and lock (unneeded) are included with the LCP. Downsides of the LCP are few but might include non-functioning checkering on the grip, fewer factory accessories (vs Kel-Tec), and the mag release can still be accidentally actuated during firing (I think all these small pistols should have a heal mounted mag catch). But that's about it. Overall it's an impressive little gun that sets a new standard for super compact pistols that can comfortably and reliably serve as part of your personal defense systems. /////////////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9 of 10
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9:03Ruger LCP Carry Optionsby chanderson161,265 views
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Finally was able to pick mine up yesterday. Will be going out today to put some rounds through it. This will be my EDC once I get my CCW. I chose this gun because, as a woman, I wanted something small that would easily conceal under my clothes and not be heavy.
GerberDaisy72 2 weeks ago
Just bought one today. Here in Florida we have a 3 business day wait period, so I get to pick it up next Wednesday. I'm excited to get it on the range. I know you don't like it, but this will be my "pocket pistol" just as soon as my CWP paperwork comes back.
oldcatadjuster 3 weeks ago
@GodOfWar5341
I have the Ruger. Went through more rounds at the firing range than I'll ever count. Never a single issue.
BackhandURmother 1 month ago
@timmy101able It has sights, just tiny ones.
Kylef7735 1 month ago
@GodOfWar5341 6 To one, half a dozen to the other.
Kylef7735 1 month ago
@ipoddish He did, its called "The Ruger LCP pistol:Undercover Cool"
Kylef7735 1 month ago
@tearsforthesheep Dead center of the target, not out of the four obviously.
bergi85 2 months ago
@kenntenn be sure and get the mag extention
kenntenn 2 months ago
love my ruger lcp .380 !
kenntenn 2 months ago