Ruger LCP

[Mista Bukit]

I am shopping for a BUG (back up gun small enough to fit in a pocket). I was looking at a KEL-TEC P3AT but when I saw the Ruger LCP in a magazine it seemed perfect and I believe Ruger has a better reputation. Has anybody seen one or know where I can find one locally?

[copfish]

I looked at one at SHOT, very nice. Looked like a quality version of the Kel-Tec. I have one on order from Arctic Shooting Sports (http://www.arctic-1.com), but you may want to check with a local Ruger Distributor like Specialty Sports or L&S Distributing.

[DocMedic]

Ruger LCP (Little Copy Pistol)

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[Bailey Guns]

I am shopping for a BUG (back up gun small enough to fit in a pocket). I was looking at a KEL-TEC P3AT but when I saw the Ruger LCP in a magazine it seemed perfect and I believe Ruger has a better reputation. Has anybody seen one or know where I can find one locally?

I have both the Kel-Tec and the LCP. I haven't shot the LCP a lot but so far it isn't ammo finicky, decent trigger for it's intended purpose and it is very accurate for a small gun with minimal sights. Kel-Tec pocket clips and mags both work with the Ruger. It's got a more quality feel than the KT as well.

To be fair, my KT has been a flawless shooter through several hundred rounds as well. The slide lock is a nice feature on the Ruger.

[89sub]

i own a pf-9 and is verry reliable and far better than the p 11 and
packs a lot of punch for the size not one jam out of 200 round
but have not tryed hallo points nice gun for price and verry concelable
i was sceptical at first but no dissapointments thanks just a oppinion
sorry for the spelling [Beer]

[Sixgun]

I have a LCP, and like it. Shots good, but you have to hold it damn tight to get any kind of groups.

[eerw]

Had one for a short time..
trigger was adequate..I ran only ball ammo through it and had no issues whatsoever.

[pfbz]

Once tweaked (fluff & buff), the P3AT is a fine little gun.

LCP is plus/minus from the original. I wouldn't hesitate to carry either once proofed with a few hundred rounds of ammo (If you can find any .380 around!)

No slide lock on the P3AT does bother me a bit...

[coloradoEMT911]

I carry a LCP as a back up to my Glock 23 and I love it I was going to buy a Kel tec but the ruger felt better in my hands, i also plan on buying a ruger LCR very soon

RJ

[Zundfolge]

I have a P3AT and a friend of mine has an LCP.

Both have been very reliable, but the LCP feels slightly better in the hand, looks a lot better and has a much better trigger.

But lets be honest, neither is a fun gun to shoot, But either will make a great "belly gun" when things go pear shaped out on the town.

[bjl913]

I carry an lcp as my backup. its lived in my pocket for about a year, only been cleaned after shooting it every 3 or 4 months, and has never given me an issue with its "digestion" of either hollows or ball ammo. I look at the ballistics between a .380 and a .38sp in standard pressures,(here come the flames!) and they seem very comparable. I like how the lcp gives me and extra(+1) round over my smith 442 and an extra mag thats almost the exact size a bic lighter! less recoil with standard pressure rounds, and speedy reloads. whats not to love? Oh, btw, i have 2 of em....

[Irving]

I handed out LCPs for Halloween this year. Makes me all warm inside knowing how safe those kids were that night.

[Batteriesnare]

Just posted one for sale if you're still looking.

[LariatBob]

After shooting my LCP for a while I seriously started thinking of selling it. Just too small for my hands. It was so loose that it would recoil back and the trigger guard would smack my trigger finger.
I made a leather sleeve for the grip. Although not exactly what I wanted as the leather is a bit slick it gave some extra diameter to the grip. Even then it was still too loose and would rotate back during recoil.
Well, practice makes perfect. I have learned how to grip and fire it for the best outcome. I am now very comfortable and accurate with it.
I guess I will keep it as a bug for now. Time will tell. At least I know I don't have to worry about ftf or fte problems and that I can shoot it straight.

http://www.bobcolley.com/guns/ruger/lcp/lcpleather.jpg
Now to deal with the sights......