Ruger LCP 380?

[deerman12]

Just wondering if anyone has one yet?  If so, how does it shoot and how do you like it?  Any comments about the size and carrying aspects? Thanks

[sidekick]

I've had one for several weeks that I bought to replace the Keltec 32 that I carried daily for several years. Though I have not shot it a great deal it has not once failed to fire and cycle with several bands and styles of ammo. So far I am extremely happy with it, for what it is, that being any gun is better than no gun. It appears to be a step up in craftsmanship from Keltec, and so far in reliability based on my experience. I'm also more confident with a .380 over a .32. Two thumbs up for the LCP.

[deerman12]

Hey sidekick, I know what you saying about no gun at all. I carry a 45 para-ordnance P10-45 during the winter.  It isa little heavy and harder to conceal in hot weather.  I ordered a ruger today like yours just for that reason.  I figure some nice hollow points should help.

[sidekick]

The Hornady 90gr. XTP's function well so far. The LCP is an acceptable substitute for me when my Glock 36 or 1911 are not practical to carry. Ideally, I prefer one of those two, AND the LCP as a backup!

[John R.]

I bought one last week and went out Saturday and ran 80 rounds of assorted ammo through it. I shot Rem. 95 gr. fmj, Rem 88 gr. HP, Corbon 90 gr. HP, Federal Hydra-Shok 90gr. and PMC 90 gr. HP. All fed good except the PMC, which would not feed at all. We also did some informal penetration testing. (we shot bullets into 2 1/2 gal water jugs at seven yards.) The Corbons expanded great (we shot 2 , one lost its jacket, both went into the second jug) The Hydra-Shok put a dimple in the back of the second jug and expanded almost as much as the Corbon. I hope to do some chronograph testing this week, i'll post the results.

[Rangr44]

[Any comments about the size ]

It's the exact same size as a Walther PP, except that the front of the slide's 1/2" shorter than the PP - making it the same as a PPK.

There's a real-size pic in the new American Rifleman article on then, so you can compare it, size-ways to another gun.