Any thoughts on a ruger LCP 380

I had a ruger LCP and loved the concealability but could not hit the broad side of a barn with the horridly heavy and long trigger pull and non existent sights. I had a crimson trace laser on mine but it didn't really help any. So I sold it and bought a Bersa Thunder 9 UC. It's not as easily concealed but I'm a MUCH better shot with it and it holds 13 of 9mm vs 6 of .380. So if you're buying it as a CCW ONLY and don't plan to defend yourself any farther than about 7 yards, the LCP is for you. I guess I should also mention that my LCP was before the new trigger and sights so the new ones probably are not as bad. You might wanna check out Beretta's new little .380, I don't know much about it but it seems like it would make a nice CCW.
 
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It's a very compact gun. I saw a wallet holster that allows you to shoot while it is still in the holster at my LGS. Don't know if it is legal, though.

It has some serious bite and I was only accurate to 15 yards. I bought a P238 and can do controlled pairs at 25 yards on steel plates. I don't think I could do that with an LCP. The sights are pretty rudimentary.
 
Any thoughts on a ruger LCP 380
Hey guys,

I am thinking about buying a LCP 380 to carry concealed. I already own a ruger LC9, but its really to big to carry concealed. I want a gun that is going to be totally concealed but also comfortable. Any thought or suggests?
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Well, that does describe the LCP.

The LCP is about the simplest and most minimal autoloader you will find. No safety, no slide lock. Want sights? Get a laser.

Try to handle one first. You may find that it is too small, even with the extended baseplate.

Of the Kel Tec P3AT and clones out there, I'd consider this first, followed by the Kel Tec and Taurus' TCP, followed by nothing.
 
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This is the new Beretta I was talking about. Its supposed to be for sale by August of this year. There's alot of good "hype" about it. It may or may not turn out to be true, but would be worth a look.
 
The Ruger and the KelTec P3AT are 2 of the best light weight small pocket pistols made Both are reliable and more than accurate enough for Self Defense .

I carry with Corbon DPX
 
I own one and love it. I purchased mine pre-owned with a problem. The mags would fall out when I chambered a round.

I sent it back to Ruger, fixed it for free. They went through the gun and test fired 50 rounds. My Lcp is a first generation with all the recalls done. I have shot a few rounds threw it, never had a jam/misfire.
I like your thread. I fell in love with a lc9 nra edition yesterday at the pawn shop. They want top dollar for it. $429.00
 
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