ruger lcp 380

[theduke]

For the ones who have one do you like them and do they shoot well.  any problems.  thanks

[Fourbits]

  I am very happy with mine.  It's been 100% reliable with commercial ammo.  It has a long DAO pull that takes a while to get used to.  For me that was a great reason to go to the range and shoot. For reloads I'm using Missouri 95 grain round nose (LRN) bullets with W231 powder.  Couldn't find any new brass and have used once fired brass bought on the internet.
I did put in the Wolf 13 pound spring set and use a grip extension on the magazine.

Fourbits

[Leatherstocking]

Mine is great as well. Goes everywhere with me. A little snappy on the recoil, but not bad.

[MGMorden]

I just ordered one of these myself.  Waffled for a long time between Kel Tec, Ruger, and Kahr, as well as between the .380 and the 9mm.  After looking though, the .380's were significantly smaller, and when facing the simple reality that size was the motivating factor in this purchase (I already have full size 9mm's), I decided to get the LCP.  Would have preferred the Kahr P380, but I couldn't justify paying twice as much for it.  Given that I only plan on shooting it every now and then (it'll primarily be a carry piece), the somewhat steeper cost of .380 ammo won't be a problem.

[amdak]

I bought one when they first came out.i had nothing but problems with mine.it would jam with all the factory ammo i tried in it.i did not trust it so i sold it and got a glock 26.

[poncaguy]

Love mine, goes with me everywhere, have the laser on mine, very accurate, no problems what so ever..

[Knucklehead]

Mine (one of the newer ones) has been 100% right outta the box, and very accurate, with practice.  I had to alter my hold a bit (it's really small) and just use the pad of my trigger finger, but it's a keeper.  Also, I found much better accuracy when shot like in a self defense scenario, such as no slow aiming and slow squeeze, just disregard the rear sight, level the pistol, and a QUICK firm steady squeeze yields excellent results!

[cybin]

Agree with knucklehead about the point and shoot--close range weapon--using the sights mine, shoots low and to the left--I put a lazer on it and it shoots pretty much to the red dot, not a target gun by any means. I have had problems with jamming with different types of ammo. Mine seems to like Sellor and Belot .380 ammo. only one jam out of the last 100.  I'm getting ready to start loading for it--will use MIssouri Bullet company 95 grain round nose bullets, and will start out with bullseye powder--just have to see how it goes.  Watch out for range brass that you pick up at the range---been finding some berdan primes brass--never saw that stuff before in pistol calibers.

cybin

[countryrebel]

Mine has been 100% with Speer 90gr GD's. Snappy, close range point and shoot. Good little gun.

[watkibe]

I was trying to decide between the Kel Tec and the LCP. All of a sudden it hit me: What are you thinking of ?
All eight of my handguns are Rugers, why would I change now ? I shot my brother's LCP and that made my mind up.
More Rugers !

[alacharger]

Got one with me pretty much all the time.  Never had any trouble out of it.  I reload practice ammo for it, and carry 90 grain Speer GDHP. 

[Rangr44]

I bought a new LCP two weeks ago, on impulse - and have put about 300 rounds throught it so far w/o issue.

150 rounds were Rem FMJ's, then 100 Blazers, and finally 50 (+/-) PMC Starfire JHP's.

I put a Kel-Tec belt clip on it, just like I had on the P-32 I used to own - and like it just fine.

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[Rutin2tin]

I looked hard at the Kel-Tec, Ruger LCP, and Taurus, then I handled a Diamondback DB380, built 100% in Cocoa Beach, Florida. (across the street from Kel-Tec)

Everything about that pistol seemed to surpass the others in it's class.

From the three white dot sites that are usable & visible, to the smooth 4.5 lb trigger pull (on My gun), it shoots as good as it looks.

They say a .380 is only good for close in belly shots, but this piece shoots .380's into the bullseye at 25 yards, carries nicely in a concealment holster in My back pocket, and it's sweet and light weight.

Here's a link to a write-up about it:
http://www.gunblast.com/Diamondback380.htm

I bought 2 additional magazines with the pinky hook on them, directly from the Company

Take Care ~ Rutin2tin

[Rangr44]

FWIW, In the Gunblasts comparison pix, that Diamondback is larger/boxier than the Kel-Tec 3-AT, which is the same smaller size as the Ruger LCP.

I'm glad you're happy with it, though...............................

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[Rutin2tin]

FWIW, In the Gunblasts comparison pix, that Diamondback is larger/boxier than the Kel-Tec 3-AT, which is the same smaller size as the Ruger LCP.

I'm glad you're happy with it, though...............................

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Diamondback is narrower than the Kel-Tec and Ruger, plus getting a good hold on the grip is easier than the others too.

Worth a mention, the action is a bit lighter, and accuracy is noticeably better , due to the better sights.
I have several friends who bought the LCP, and after handling/shooting the Diamondback, they preferred it to their guns.

[fast*eddie]

I hate the trigger pull on the pistol but then I have only put 50 rounds through it .
I put the Crimson Trace Lazer on mine and I can't see the dot in the bright daylight .

[xhare]

Mine has been 100%.  No problems at all with factory ammo. About 200 rounds through it. 

[Mike in Virginia]

Mine's never failed.  My favorite .380 for years was the Sig, but now it's the LCP.  I use Buffalo Bore 100 grn. hardcast in mine, because I don't like counting on the puny .380 to expand.  The LCP is a great carry gun in t he summer.  I use it also has a "reload" for my Charter Arms .44.  Quicker than dumping expended cases from a revolver and then reloading it.