LCP-II: Inferior?

So a person is only supposed to like shooting a "A nice solid steel framed 1911 or CZ75"?
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Nope - not at all.
You misunderstood what I said.

What I'm saying is that the LCP isn't made for a high round count before it just plain wears out.
I'm fine with that.
Use it up - shoot it a bunch - and just buy another when it wears out.

I expect a much longer life out of a good steel gun, like a 1911 or a CZ75b.
 
Wow, really? Yes seems it is fairly thick for a .380. That thickness equals printing. Maybe Ruger made the LCP II a little TOO shootable?

Really thinking about the original at this point in time. Has a trigger pull weight more like my BERETTA 92s as well.
 
What I'm saying is that the LCP isn't made for a high round count before it just plain wears out.
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I doubt that one could be worn out in a lifetime. Just because they, like Glock, and many oyhers are not made 100% of steel does not mean they ware out any faster. Look at the round count on many Glocks. After all, the actual wear points are still metal to metal contact points.
 
LCP gen 1 vs LCP gen 2 vs LCP Custom vs LCP II?

I'd suggest trying out a Pico if you can. Mild recoil AND real sights. You might like it, you might not, but it's a safe bet you won't like shooting the LCP.
 
I doubt that one could be worn out in a lifetime.
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We'll see...

Mine has been field stripped about a dozen times so far for cleaning & I can tell it's loosened up from when it was new.
 
But is it inferior? I am hearing reports that the gun isn't safe to carry with a round chambered, and that Ruger recommends one not carry with one chambered.
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I would not carry the LCP II with a round in the chamber. Do some internet searching there is a lot of discussion on this and it seems the general consensus is not to do it.

Additionally, if you do get an LCP, get a stainless one. There have been reports of rust issues with Rugers blueing. I guess your humidity is different then where I live in NC but I always pay attention to the finish on my carry guns and even the stainless version has a blued barrel. I have a SW MP 380 which is the same size as the LCP, has a better finish, and has an optional safety. I think its a much better gun but thats just one mans opinion. I also do own the LCP but I don't think its nearly as nice as the mp.
 
it's a safe bet you won't like shooting the LCP.
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Another completely unsubstantiated conclusion.
Many people find shooting the little mouse guns like a LCP, or Kel-Tec P3at a lot of fun.
Not everybody is paranoid over that Newton dude's observation about equal and opposite.:D
 
Pocket Pistol Etiquette:

1) Always use a quality holster that fully encloses the trigger.

2) Have a dedicated pocket that nothing else enters but said pistol and holster.

3) All firearms safety rules still apply.

While not a fan or regular practitioner of pocket carry, I do like the option. Currently, this role is occupied by my LCP II. For me, practice is a must, and I find the redesigned grip, trigger and sights make me enjoy shooting the II more than previous iterations, leading to more practice and increased proficiency.
 
adamBomb said:
I would not carry the LCP II with a round in the chamber. Do some internet searching there is a lot of discussion on this and it seems the general consensus is not to do it.

Additionally, if you do get an LCP, get a stainless one. There have been reports of rust issues with Rugers blueing. I guess your humidity is different then where I live in NC but I always pay attention to the finish on my carry guns and even the stainless version has a blued barrel. I have a SW MP 380 which is the same size as the LCP, has a better finish, and has an optional safety. I think its a much better gun but thats just one mans opinion. I also do own the LCP but I don't think its nearly as nice as the mp.
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I see.

Yes, it seems as if many say it isn't so safe.
 
Model12 there are also people who will insist that Glocks are unsafe by design. I think the new LCP is a great little gun that has to be handled properly, just like a Glock, 1911, or any other firearm. We all have to make up our own minds. Contrary to popular belief, reading it on the internet doesn't make it so.
 
I think the new LCP is a great little gun that has to be handled properly, just like a Glock, 1911, or any other firearm
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LCP is for sure, but, LCP II doesn't seem to be.

I suppose the closest thing to carrying the LCP II loaded would be to carry a Browning Hi Power cocked and un-locked.
Something which I would never consider doing

OTOH - carrying my LCP cocked and with one in the chamber is akin to carrying my CZ75B with one in the chamber and the hammer down & safety off.
 
Quote"LCP gen 1 vs LCP gen 2 vs LCP Custom vs LCP II?

I'd suggest trying out a Pico if you can. Mild recoil AND real sights. You might like it, you might not, but it's a safe bet you won't like shooting the LCP."

Lol, it took me 4 lcp's to figure that out, Got the Pico and never looked back. Actually bought two of them.
 
Great question OP. I sold my Seecamp 32 and I bought an LCPII a couple of months ago and like the gun very much. Reasonable sights (with red paint added), lock open last round fired, and most importantly, well designed deep cocking serrations.
Recently, a friend offered me his LCP with Viridian instant on green laser attached at a very good price. I found the gun to be a pleasant surprise. The sights were fine (red paint added), I actually found the trigger to be OK for a small gun, the lock open feature was no deal breaker, the original owner had installed Talon grip panels which added a small additional width to the frame but he also put a couple of strips in the slide which made it much better than the stock serrations which were poorly designed in my opinion.

All said, I have one of each and the LCP II in a wallet holster is carried with me far more than I expected it to be. The original LCP/laser will become my "car gun" velcro holstered against a side door panel pocket.

I shoot both of them one handed equally well. In a heated moment when adrenaline takes over, nobody will be able to tell you which trigger is better.

Which of the two do I think is safer to carry? In my opinion, both of them are safe to carry loaded with a round chambered. Neither give me a second thought as I always carry them in some sort of holster with the trigger fully covered.
Follow the four rules and you will be fine.

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IMHO hard to beat a LCP Gen 2 for a pocket pistol, the sights are just enough bigger to be usable. I have no problems keeping shots in the 9 ring of a B27 @ 25 yards with mine.
 
I love how everyone automatically assumes this will be a pocket pistol.

I want to IWB carry it. I hate giving up a pocket and it just works better in the waistline for me.
 
Hal it has been years since I handled the Browning, but I am very familiar with the trigger of a 1911. While good, the LCP II trigger is not the crisp, light trigger of a good 1911. It also has the trigger safety that reduces the likelihood of a negligent discharge.

I know there are many who won't carry the new pistol. I wouldn't carry a Glock for years, until I warmed to carrying without an external safety. My unwillingness to carry a Glock didn't seem to affect their success. I suspect Ruger will do very well with the new LCP despite the SA trigger.
 
Model12 having the option to carry this pistol in a pocket, on your belt, ankle, in a belly band, etc. is part of its appeal. Carry it however makes you happy:cool:
 
I love how everyone automatically assumes this will be a pocket pistol.
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Speaking only for myself, I thought that because in the OP you were adamant against wearing a cover garment. Now that I think of it, there certainly are other options, but that is the way my mind went initially.
 
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