Hey guys. Long long time lurker. I decided to join the forum to share my quest on my LCP build as I didn't really see a lot of questions that I personally had answered. I'll first share my build, mods done to accomplish goals, then thoughts.
A little about me. Long time shooter and gun owner of various firearms. Bought my first gun at 21 to train and carry (PF9) on my college budget. At 33 I now have 18 guns to fill various roles, or try to, and just to own because I wanted it.
The LCP is a gun people either love or hate. I hated it when I first bought it, but found it to an absolute dream to carry being in Florida and being a business professional. I've tried many other guns as carry but the LCP kept finding its way out the door with me.
It's a Ruger LCP Gen 1 (dash in serial number)
Mods:
Polished barrel and feed ramp - Done for looks and reliable ammo loading.
(I used Mother's Polish and Dremel)
Lasermax Laser - Sights on the gen 1 is terrible. Also for night scenarios.
https://www.amazon.com/LaseMax-Cent...1&keywords=lasermax+lcp&qid=1589925849&sr=8-1
Hogue Grip - This little guy has kick to it. This helps a lot.
https://www.amazon.com/Hogue-Handal...ld=1&keywords=lcp+hogue&qid=1589925981&sr=8-2
Talon Granulate Grips - Bought it before the hogue. Didn't give me the grip I wanted but left it on.
https://www.amazon.com/TALON-Grips-...eywords=talon+grips+lcp&qid=1589926000&sr=8-1
Galloway Precision Peacekeeper Trigger - I had the Sweet Pea but according to Galloway this trigger has a 25% less pull. I wouldn't go as far as to say it's 25%. I would say 10% maybe but I like the flat face design and red look.
https://gallowayprecision.com/ruger/lcp/peacemaker-short-stroke-trigger-for-ruger-lcp-pistols
Arachnigrip - Racking the slide isn't fun with sweaty hands. This helps a ton.
https://www.amazon.com/Ruger-Model-...eywords=lcp+arachnigrip&qid=1589926087&sr=8-1
13lb Wolff springs - Helps with muzzle flip and recoil.
https://www.brownells.com/handgun-p...rings/ruger-lcp-recoil-springs-prod42416.aspx
M.CARBO lightweight trigger springs - Coupled with the trigger, it makes a huge difference on follow up shots. One of my favorite mods.
https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-lcp-trigger-spring-kit-ruger-lcp-trigger-upgrade.aspx
M.Carbo stainless steel slide rod - Bought it mostly for looks and ensure reliability.
https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-lcp-/-lcp-ii-stainless-steel-guide-rod.aspx
Mag guts +1 for magazine - an additional round is always good to have.
https://magguts.com/product/ruger-lcp-magguts/
Painted sights - The thought was there to improve the sights but when your sights are tiny to begin with it doesn't do much, but I'll take it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044D18CI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Vedder light tuck holster - It works on everything from going out to gym shorts to business attire to tuck your shirt in. Absolutely love Vedder holsters.
https://www.vedderholsters.com/lighttuck/
Future mods: Innovative Arms Sights
https://innovativearms.com/portfolio/sight-upgrade/
Thoughts - I hate to love this gun. It conceals great. I've trained a ton with it. I've learned it and how to shoot it accurately but she isn't exactly fun to train with. She doesn't lock as the last round. Her sights suck (which will cost more $175 to fix). I had to mod it a ton to get it where I found it acceptable. Will I keep carrying? Yes. Will I love carrying it? No. Am I confident though? Yes.
I've been eyeing other guns like the Springfield 911 in 380. Not sure I'll like it due to weight but we will see.
I know I'm sounding picky. I know I'm looking for a unicorn - but for now this will do. I hope this helps someone out there looking to like their LCP and let me know if you have questions.
A little about me. Long time shooter and gun owner of various firearms. Bought my first gun at 21 to train and carry (PF9) on my college budget. At 33 I now have 18 guns to fill various roles, or try to, and just to own because I wanted it.
The LCP is a gun people either love or hate. I hated it when I first bought it, but found it to an absolute dream to carry being in Florida and being a business professional. I've tried many other guns as carry but the LCP kept finding its way out the door with me.
It's a Ruger LCP Gen 1 (dash in serial number)
Mods:
Polished barrel and feed ramp - Done for looks and reliable ammo loading.
(I used Mother's Polish and Dremel)
Lasermax Laser - Sights on the gen 1 is terrible. Also for night scenarios.
https://www.amazon.com/LaseMax-Cent...1&keywords=lasermax+lcp&qid=1589925849&sr=8-1
Hogue Grip - This little guy has kick to it. This helps a lot.
https://www.amazon.com/Hogue-Handal...ld=1&keywords=lcp+hogue&qid=1589925981&sr=8-2
Talon Granulate Grips - Bought it before the hogue. Didn't give me the grip I wanted but left it on.
https://www.amazon.com/TALON-Grips-...eywords=talon+grips+lcp&qid=1589926000&sr=8-1
Galloway Precision Peacekeeper Trigger - I had the Sweet Pea but according to Galloway this trigger has a 25% less pull. I wouldn't go as far as to say it's 25%. I would say 10% maybe but I like the flat face design and red look.
https://gallowayprecision.com/ruger/lcp/peacemaker-short-stroke-trigger-for-ruger-lcp-pistols
Arachnigrip - Racking the slide isn't fun with sweaty hands. This helps a ton.
https://www.amazon.com/Ruger-Model-...eywords=lcp+arachnigrip&qid=1589926087&sr=8-1
13lb Wolff springs - Helps with muzzle flip and recoil.
https://www.brownells.com/handgun-p...rings/ruger-lcp-recoil-springs-prod42416.aspx
M.CARBO lightweight trigger springs - Coupled with the trigger, it makes a huge difference on follow up shots. One of my favorite mods.
https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-lcp-trigger-spring-kit-ruger-lcp-trigger-upgrade.aspx
M.Carbo stainless steel slide rod - Bought it mostly for looks and ensure reliability.
https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-lcp-/-lcp-ii-stainless-steel-guide-rod.aspx
Mag guts +1 for magazine - an additional round is always good to have.
https://magguts.com/product/ruger-lcp-magguts/
Painted sights - The thought was there to improve the sights but when your sights are tiny to begin with it doesn't do much, but I'll take it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044D18CI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Vedder light tuck holster - It works on everything from going out to gym shorts to business attire to tuck your shirt in. Absolutely love Vedder holsters.
https://www.vedderholsters.com/lighttuck/
Future mods: Innovative Arms Sights
https://innovativearms.com/portfolio/sight-upgrade/
Thoughts - I hate to love this gun. It conceals great. I've trained a ton with it. I've learned it and how to shoot it accurately but she isn't exactly fun to train with. She doesn't lock as the last round. Her sights suck (which will cost more $175 to fix). I had to mod it a ton to get it where I found it acceptable. Will I keep carrying? Yes. Will I love carrying it? No. Am I confident though? Yes.
I've been eyeing other guns like the Springfield 911 in 380. Not sure I'll like it due to weight but we will see.
I know I'm sounding picky. I know I'm looking for a unicorn - but for now this will do. I hope this helps someone out there looking to like their LCP and let me know if you have questions.
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