ruger lcp 380

[tonymiller7]

I have one with a crimson trace lazer guard on it, and I shoot 90 grain frangible rounds just to be sure the person will never get up again.  My biggest dislike is the trigger pull, I understand it's a double action but GUUD LAWD it's a tough pull.  I can carry that thing everywhere, wearing just about anything, and nobody knows I have it on.

[Heredoggydoggy]

I carry mine all the time.  I figure if I put 7 rounds of .380 into a dirtbag at arm's length, and he's still standing there, I'm in deep do-do anyway.  I have bigger guns, but the LCP is so light and small I hardly know it's there!

[CP]

The only issue that I have with it is the mag release.  Sometimes when I grip it I inadvertently release the magazine.  Big hand vs. small gun issue    but releasing the mag turns it into a single shot.

[jay.sharkbait]

The only issue that I have with it is the mag release.  Sometimes when I grip it I inadvertently release the magazine.  Big hand vs. small gun issue    but releasing the mag turns it into a single shot.

That would make things a little interesting

[JLS]

Based on my experience, when you shoot your firearm in a high stress situation you won't even notice that 8 pound trigger.  In fact, it will feel like 18 oz. and you won't even realize the gun went off.

Hopefully all of you guys that carry them in your pocket have a pocket holster to keep the gun clean and prevent an accidental discharge.

[Heredoggydoggy]

I had an issue with the mag release on mine, too.  I laid it on the counter and the magazine shot out.  I filed a skosh off the mag release button and haven't had a problem since. 

[CP]

Based on my experience, when you shoot your firearm in a high stress situation you won't even notice that 8 pound trigger.  In fact, it will feel like 18 oz. and you won't even realize the gun went off.

Hopefully all of you guys that carry them in your pocket have a pocket holster to keep the gun clean and prevent an accidental discharge.

Holsters could be a whole other topic but yes, it should cover the trigger and keep the pocket fuzz out.

[tonymiller7]

I put a belt clip on mine and carry inside the waiste band, but I also clean it regularly.

[JLS]

I put a belt clip on mine and carry inside the waiste band, but I also clean it regularly.

Do whatever floats your boat, but to have an exposed trigger is asking for trouble.  What if you get in a wrestling match and the other guy's finger goes inside the trigger guard and pulls it?  It might kill you instead of him.

Food for thought, and worth what you paid for the opinion.

[dscubame]

Some how my LCP finds its way into my front pocket and I simply forget that I even have it.  It is that convenient.  Works as a good dispatch gun when needed in the field as well.

[CP]

Some how my LCP finds its way into my front pocket and I simply forget that I even have it.  It is that convenient.  Works as a good dispatch gun when needed in the field as well.

What would you be dispatching with it?

[DOUBLELUNG]

I carry mine almost everywhere I can loaded with Remington Golden Saber 90g hollowpoints, either IWB or with a pocket holster.  I have the Lasermax laser sight, I don't need it for aiming but it has been a great asset for dry fire exercises to get used to the long and stiff trigger pull.  I dry fire it at least weekly with the laser to ensure I'm keeping it on target through the length of the pull.  It's not as fun to shoot as my Sig P238 (which is another great pocket gun).  As previously stated, you can completely forget you are carrying it, its like a wallet or cell phone.  I can usually walk a pop can from 5 to 10 yards hitting it 6 for 6 with about 1 second intervals.  It has never FTF so far.  It takes getting used to but is well worth getting used to.

[tonymiller7]

I put a belt clip on mine and carry inside the waiste band, but I also clean it regularly.

Do whatever floats your boat, but to have an exposed trigger is asking for trouble.  What if you get in a wrestling match and the other guy's finger goes inside the trigger guard and pulls it?  It might kill you instead of him.

Food for thought, and worth what you paid for the opinion.

The trigger isn't exposed, it's inside my pants.  I don't see myself getting into "that kind" of wrestling match where the guy's hand is down my pants in the butt region.  Just sayin.

[Mongo Hunter]

Had one, LOVED carrying it. the thing is so small and light you forget you have it.

RELIABLE, never had a stoppage or FTF

HATED shooting it. With regular ball ammo it wasn't too bad especially if you have the finger extension on the mag (highly recommend BTW). but the minute I put self defense type ammo in it (corbon, Hydra shock, TAP) the damn thing moved in my hand just enough to have to re adjust my grip before firing again. the only way to stop that was to death grip the thing or back down the ammo I was using.

I sold it to a buddy of mine and went back to my old carry gun.

[300rum]

It's an o.k. pistol and will likely do well for you.  I like the S&W Bodyguard better though.  The S&W, for me anyway, was more comfortable to shoot (ergonomic) and it is very accurate.