Thread: Ruger LCP

As I recall we have several gunophiles here. Some of you may have seen the new Ruger LCP (i would post a link but I'm at work, and anything categorized as "weapons" is blocked). It is a small (palm sized) .380 auto, similar to Keltec P3AT for those of you who know.

I have a bit over $150 in Cabelas credit plus a Kel-Tec P32, so I got on the waiting list at cabelas a few weeks ago, and got a call today that it's in!!! Hopefully going to go pick it up tonight

It could make good carry gun for it's small print and light weight.
I personally don't like light hand guns because of the increased recoil.
I've tried S&W .38 aluminum frame and the vibration on your hand from the recoil makes it very unconfortable, specially not suitable for a lady.
YMHO

Good luck w/ your new toy and let us know how does it shoot.

My father has a concealed carry permit, and showed me a review in a magazine. I know he'd like to have one. The two Ruger 22's (10/22 rifle & a bull barrel target pistol) I own have been great weapons over the years. Very reliable, even after hundreds of rounds of target practice.

I saw a review on them somewhere. I have a Sig .380 so I'm good for smaller carry autos. I'm not overly impressed with .380 stopping power, but they are a whole bunch better than throwing rocks. About the only handgun round most people can handle that is a consistent stopper is the .45ACP. But my full size Kimber is too big for daily summer carry.

This may be a really dumb question and perhaps a bit off topic, but what is the difference between a 9mm and .380? Is one larger, more powerful, etc.?


Jordan

Originally Posted by jnich67

This may be a really dumb question and perhaps a bit off topic, but what is the difference between a 9mm and .380? Is one larger, more powerful, etc.?


Jordan

Not dumb or off-topic.

9mm is a more powerful round than .380.

Originally Posted by Hawkeye5

I saw a review on them somewhere. I have a Sig .380 so I'm good for smaller carry autos. I'm not overly impressed with .380 stopping power, but they are a whole bunch better than throwing rocks. About the only handgun round most people can handle that is a consistent stopper is the .45ACP. But my full size Kimber is too big for daily summer carry.

If I may ask, why is a 45acp too large for summer carry? I carry a full size SA xd45, full size 1911 or a full size S&W 4506 all summer long with shorts, kilts, jeans or just what ever I happen to be in at the time with no problems whatsoever.
Photoguy67

I know with my build I couldn't conceal a full-sized 1911 if I wanted to. Besides, I'd have to buy a new 45. My SA competition rig is way too dialed in for anything but match loads.

Originally Posted by Hawkeye5

I saw a review on them somewhere. I have a Sig .380 so I'm good for smaller carry autos. I'm not overly impressed with .380 stopping power, but they are a whole bunch better than throwing rocks. About the only handgun round most people can handle that is a consistent stopper is the .45ACP. But my full size Kimber is too big for daily summer carry.

Just got my concealed carry permit and I'm saving up my money for this Kimber Ultra Carry II w/ night sights and crimson lasergrip calibered in 45. ACP. It's under 5 inches in height and under 7 inches in total length.

Is the ultra carry the 3"? I have the 4" Springfield. with nightsights, laser grips are a good thing too.. love em.