Ruger LCP

[Chris]

The new Ruger LCP is one of the smallest and lightest ultra-compact 380 ACP pistols on the market today. With over 50 years of experience in the production of firearms Ruger Arms is an industry leader in firearms quality and the new Ruger LCP 380 auto is no exception.

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By combining a lightweight glass-filled nylon frame with a Blued Through-Hardened Steel slide Ruger’s reliability is unquestioned. The Ruger is produced to be the ultimate concealed carry pistol. With an unloaded weight of just 9.40 ounces the Ruger LCP is one the smallest and lightest pistols available without sacrificing reliability. With a length of 5.16 inch , a height of 3.6 inch and an amazing width of just .82 inch the Ruger LCP is the best option for carring when concealment and comfort are top priority. Whether you are a law enforcement officer looking for an Ultra –Compact Back-up or off duty pistol or a civilian in need of lightweight CCW pistol the Ruger LCP is the right choice.


The lightweight and compact size also make the Ruger LCP perfect for women wanting a personal defense firearm that is easy to carry and light whether on the body or in a purse. With the light trigger pull weight of 8 pounds the Ruger Arms offers the safety of a conventional revolver while the half inch trigger travel affords it the ease of the auto pistol.




The latest Ruger pistol, with some of the most ideal features for concealed carry. The Ruger Arms newest innovation will soon be on the market. We will soon be taking orders for the Ruger LCP. The Ruger LCP or lightweight compact pistol, which is a long over due Ruger solution to concealed carry pistols.



Caliber .380 Auto Trigger Pull Weight 8 Pounds
Capacity 6+1 (If Chambered) Trigger Pull Length .5 Inches
Barrel 2.75 Inches Slide Finish Blued Steel
Weight 9.40 Ounces Slide Material Through-Hardened Steel
Overall Width
.82 Inches Frame Material High Performance Glass-Filled Nylon
Overall Length 5.16 Inches Compatibility Fits Most Kel-Tec P-3AT Holsters & Other .380 Compact Pistols
Overall Height
3.6 Inches
Includes Soft Case
One Magazine
External Lock
Instruction Manual

[Cris]

Very nice compact gun, with a comically long trigger pull. Still can't be topped for concealment purposes. If you are one of the lucky few to get your name on a list early, you already know this is an impressively small gun. Even when loaded you barely notice this piece holstered in your pocket.

I had the opportunity to fire one of these, which is where I noticed the long trigger pull. If you are looking for your typical sites, you will not be pleased with the single front site. This gun is intended to use more of a point/shoot method at close range. Either way this gun can't be topped for its intended purpose.

[RCSRT8]

Definitely a long pull on that trigger. I almost put it back down. The size and weight of this gun is ridiculous though. Also note that to get your hands on this thing is not an easy task for those with big hands. Might have to pick one up for myself, unless they come out with one with better sights.

[Dave]

Looks just like the Kel Tec we have. I'd put my faith in the Ruger over the Kel Tec any day though. RC has a point though...they're hard to shoot if you've got big hands.

You know what they say about big hands, right? :cool:

[Cris]

Looks just like the Kel Tec we have. I'd put my faith in the Ruger over the Kel Tec any day though. RC has a point though...they're hard to shoot if you've got big hands.

You know what they say about big hands, right? :cool:

Yes, the Ruger just looks much better put together than a Kel Tec for sure. Another big plus is the slide lock which the Kel Tec does not have.

[ss1]

I look at guns sort of like golf clubs. In the hands of a scratch golfer, the lower tier equipment can outperform the top brands in the hands of a novice. When you start going to the edges of the envelope with guns, either big caliber or small caliber, large frame vs mouse gun size, or shooting activity (skeet vs 1,000 yrd target shooting) you start throwing people who are proficient with, say a normal sized handgun who can hit the 9 ring or better, into a novice position with a gun that may need a competely different shooting style to work properly. A lot of complaints about the Kel-Tec with FTF and FTE have probable roots in the shooter not being able to hold the gun well and not exploring the various brands of ammo that may help improve its performance. Is the Ruger LCP that much better where its materials and tolerences will help those same people? The answer is a maybe, but ultimately, in order for someone to rely on it for their lives, they HAVE to become proficient with it and instictively hold and shoot it to acheive optimum reliability. If everyone took the time to train with a Kel-Tec, I'm sure many of the negative reviews will eventually disappear. That said, I am admittedly on the "waiting list" for a LCP. lol

[Cris]

I look at guns sort of like golf clubs. In the hands of a scratch golfer, the lower tier equipment can outperform the top brands in the hands of a novice. When you start going to the edges of the envelope with guns, either big caliber or small caliber, large frame vs mouse gun size, or shooting activity (skeet vs 1,000 yrd target shooting) you start throwing people who are proficient with, say a normal sized handgun who can hit the 9 ring or better, into a novice position with a gun that may need a competely different shooting style to work properly. A lot of complaints about the Kel-Tec with FTF and FTE have probable roots in the shooter not being able to hold the gun well and not exploring the various brands of ammo that may help improve its performance. Is the Ruger LCP that much better where its materials and tolerences will help those same people? The answer is a maybe, but ultimately, in order for someone to rely on it for their lives, they HAVE to become proficient with it and instictively hold and shoot it to acheive optimum reliability. If everyone took the time to train with a Kel-Tec, I'm sure many of the negative reviews will eventually disappear. That said, I am admittedly on the "waiting list" for a LCP. lol


All that and then the final line. LOL!! I too am on the same "waiting list" for the LCP.

[chrismia]

great looking .380

trigger pull is a bit of a turn off for me, but can't you modify the trigger?

[Cris]

I have inquired about modifying it. As soon as my name comes up on the list I will let you know.

[RCSRT8]

Damn ss1, all that reading you made me do, and your on the list now. Damn means I have to get my name on the list soon, or I may not see one until 2010. But then again I might wait until someone modifies the trigger, and see how I like it.