Ruger LCP custom for Backpacking?

VT.birdhunter you can add a Houge grip to your LCP that will make it more comfortable to shoot. I doubt it weighs an ounce and costs about $10. It makes the pistol more accurate on follow-up shots for me. A squirrel or rabbit at 10 yards would be very doable.
 
An LCP in a DeSantis pocket holster -- very light weight and comfortable in a front pocket (or maybe any pocket.) P.S. I'm not certain an LCP custom will fit a DeSantis pocket holster unless DeSantis makes the holster for the higher sights. However, my original LCP is NOT tight in my DeSantis pocket holster -- it may fit the LCP custom.
 
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An LCP in a DeSantis pocket holster -- very light weight and comfortable in a front pocket (or maybe any pocket.)
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I second the motion!!!!! Just received and LCP Custom (has adjustable rear sight and the aluminum trigger) for $220 shipped from kygunco and then a $20 transfer fee. The holster is around $30 on Amazon.

Fits in backpocket of jeans great and in the front pocket of dress pants even better. Bought it for a summer ccw.

Just received fmj ammo shipment from Cabelas. Hopefully have good weather and NO WORK tomorrow so I can play:D:D
 
IMHO you've made a good excuse, if you want a LCP get you one they're dandy little guns and are accurate enough for your task with a good ground strap.
But don't BS me go without a Starbucks once in a while and I'm sure you can loose 4 oz around the waist:eek:.

As you mentioned, the LCP loaded is 12 oz. I can put one in a pair of the gym/basketball shorts (where the only "belt" is the bathing-suit type drawstring), and it is the only gun I own that won't try to pull my pants down while carrying it.
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Neither my LCP or LCR pull my gym shorts down even without the draw string tied, with the draw string tied I can easily go up to my Walther PPS 40 although if I walk very far the muzzle end of the heavy slide will pound the top of my kneecap a bit.
 
I wouldn't do the Custom or regular LCP.

I would do the stainless slide version. Ruger's bluing on the LCP is horrible and very thin. Even with the stainless, you get a blued barrel. However, the extra finish protection in certainly worth the extra $.
 
I carry the very similar P3AT in a DeSantis. It is small and doesn't pull my shorts down. It is fine for SD, imho. I can easily hit a paper plate every time at seven yards. Plinking is in the eye of the beholder. I would not consider myself accurate enough with it for rabbits or squirrels past ten feet or so, but my extremely large hands are the main problem there. The pistol is certainly accurate enough.
 
I wouldn't do the Custom or regular LCP.
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I think a few easy coats of Johnson's Paste Wax (or something similar) does wonders to protect the ferrous metal parts of the LCP. looks good, too. ;)
 
I would do the stainless slide version. Ruger's bluing on the LCP is horrible and very thin. Even with the stainless, you get a blued barrel. However, the extra finish protection in certainly worth the extra $.
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I wasn't aware they made a SS slide version. I love my LCP and have come to accept that even though I take good care it looks like a gun that is well used. SS is a good idea.
 
Ruger so poorly distributes the Stainless LCP (which is in full production Ruger claims) that I emailed their CEO about it. We back and forthed over the philosophy of not wanting to sell guns online. Very interesting idea...wonder when he'll be replaced :)
 
Over my years of backpacking, I carried everything from a 6" 44 magnum down to an NA 22mag mini.
The one time I thought I might need my handgun was with the mini revolver. It was actually in my hand in my parka pocket with the hammer cocked, before the situation de-escalated.
After that, I started carrying a lightweight Charter Arms 38spl snub, which I felt gave me a more effective weapon at little weight penalty.
As for the LCP, I have a similar p3at. It's a good pocket gun, but a light 38 snub is still easier to shoot at a distance, and I believe being able to reach out is useful for a backpacking gun.
 
LCP in a Remora holster goes just about anywhere, and you can't beat the current pricing, but I don't consider it a fun gun to shoot. For that, I have a NAA Sheriff. 2.5" barrel, larger grips than the birdheads on the minis, and mine came with both .22lr and .22mag cylinders. If you're mostly thinking about defense, get the .380, but the Sheriff is a fun little pocket plinker.
 
I bought a old 3" barrel S&W model 36 . With a set of Pack grips Its a tack driver and not really that heavy .

I also have a old CA 3" 44 spl revolver that weights about the same as the 36 . and is a 44 to boot . 38spl has more ammo choices and slight edge in accuracy for me. 3" is the answer for a snub. :D
 
Are you just saving backpacking space with the LCP? Where are you backpacking? Are there large wild animals along your path that would require larger caliber ammo? Would you have to go into your backpack to retrieve your firearm in case of a potential attack from a wild animal?
 
Did not buy it to save volume, just weight.

Doing the Catskills 35 in NY right now. I hit the long trail and the Whites in NH now and again as well.

Black bears around here are the biggest...humans and mountain lions the scariest.

I carry strong side in a wilderness safe-packer. Its a quick, uncluttered draw.


Took my LCP out for its first hike this past weekend, nothing but good things to say. 200+ rounds without a failure. POA is POI with hornady XTPs and FMJ loads.
Love the generous size sights on the custom version I bought....hate that red trigger:o.

Noticed I had a bad case of the "wiggles" right after trigger break. Glued a pencil eraser behind trigger on frame to shorten over-travel. OMG!!!!!!! what a difference. Grouping into one ragged hole at 7 yards...tree rats beware!

Hogue grip cover on the way for $8. Thanks for the great advice.
 
i generally prefer heavier steel pieces as they absorb recoil better so i practice enough to be accurate, and if i take a tumble on it probably wont break. when i dayhike a nearby mountain my ccw choice is either a naa guardian 32acp or bond arms 410/45lc. if i must have a lighter piece in hot weather then a s&w 38 alloy j frame loaded with low recoil wadcutters.


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I was practicing with my LCP at the range on Sunday. I had never shot at anything more than 7 yards away with it before but on a lark (mainly because I ran out of 9mm but still had some .380 on me) I fired a mag at a 1-gallon water jug standing from 50 yards. After several close ones I got a dead center hit on the jug with the 6th shot.

I was quite pleased.
 
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