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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: Mongo Hunter on March 23, 2015, 10:35:49 AM

Title: Ruger LCP vs. Taurus Curve
Post by: Mongo Hunter on March 23, 2015, 10:35:49 AM: So I’ll start out by saying I love the IDEA of a pocket carry gun…Just normally the execution sucks. The only one I have ever found that I like is the S&W J frames. I did have an LCP for a short while but promptly got rid of it. Again concept was great; it hid well, was great in the summer, and even though it’s the bottom of the list for me as far a defense is concerned it did shoot a .380. but in the end it became more novel than useful.

However I was watching some coverage of the 2015 shot show and saw a couple things that peaked my interest. One was the new Ruger LCP Custom. Updated trigger, sights, and a little more weight up front (now they also have extended mags for a little more grip as well as capacity). The other was the Taurus Curve. I love the integrated light/laser, the belt clip and even the trigger guard it comes with.

I would like to shoot both, maybe give the Ruger another shot. However I am worried Ill be set up for disappointment yet again. As far as the Ruger you can polish a turd and it can still be a turd. And as far as Taurus they had some QC issues a while back and I don’t like the Mag disconnect “safety” they don’t belong on defensive guns…EVER (but maybe by the time I get around to buying one they will offer one without).

What are your guy’s thoughts? Comments? Opinions?

http://www.ruger.com/news/2015-01-19.html (http://www.ruger.com/news/2015-01-19.html)
http://www.taurususa.com/whats-new-the-curve.cfm (http://www.taurususa.com/whats-new-the-curve.cfm)
Title: Re: Ruger LCP vs. Taurus Curve
Post by: NW-GSP on March 23, 2015, 10:43:55 AM: Look at a smith and wesson shield instead. I bought a lcp and carried it couple of years but its just not that much fun to shoot. You can buy a shield for a little more then the lcp.

Try them before you buy.
Title: Re: Ruger LCP vs. Taurus Curve
Post by: Mongo Hunter on March 23, 2015, 10:52:13 AM: Quote from: NW-GSP on March 23, 2015, 10:43:55 AM
Look at a smith and wesson shield instead. I bought a lcp and carried it couple of years but its just not that much fun to shoot. You can buy a shield for a little more then the lcp.

Try them before you buy.

Just got a G26 actually and so far I like it. I have looked at the shields. A buddy of mine has one and its almost just too big for pocket, but only just.
Title: Re: Ruger LCP vs. Taurus Curve
Post by: NW-GSP on March 23, 2015, 03:45:00 PM: Glock just came out with the g34 a single stack 9mm
Title: Re: Ruger LCP vs. Taurus Curve
Post by: Badhabit on March 23, 2015, 04:22:17 PM: The Taurus curve is interesting. Curved for better body contour and concealment. Will have to test one when I can find a range that has one to test.
Title: Re: Ruger LCP vs. Taurus Curve
Post by: Mongo Hunter on March 23, 2015, 09:11:20 PM: Quote from: Badhabit on March 23, 2015, 04:22:17 PM
The Taurus curve is interesting. Curved for better body contour and concealment. Will have to test one when I can find a range that has one to test.

Let us know! I'm curious for sure. I was also at NW armory today and checked out S&W bodyguards too.