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husker_t · 02-22-2008, 01:14 AM

I'm curious if anyone is planning to get Ruger's new LCP, their super-compact .380 pocket pistol that will be coming out in March. Before anyone pounces on the effectiveness of the .380: yes I agree. It's probably below the threshold of effectiveness in handgun calibers. But you've also heard the concept that even a mouse gun, even a .22, is better than carrying nothing at all. And in situations where it's simply impossible to carry any realistic sized gun, (like when I'm jogging in lightweight clothes during the summer, or on my job where carry is prohibited so I need deep and total concealment in a pocket), the LCP might be a nice option. Finally, if you have a wife who is not into guns but would consider carrying something very small and with light recoil, the LCP might be just the thing. You can order these little things for $255 in some places, not bad.

I'm considering getting one, mostly for my wife, and for specialized carry situations. Is there any reason why these might NOT be a good choice in a lightweight .380? The other one I've considered is the Bersa Concealment .380, which was reviewed by Jeff Quinn at Gunblast.

http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdView...=3701&return=Y

Lazarus · 02-22-2008, 04:44 AM

Theres a couple of threads about this. I think a couple have signed up already. I would love to get one after they are released.

Tattooed Bard · 02-22-2008, 04:54 AM

looking hard at it... got a lot more faith in the Ruger name than either Keltec or Bersa. If it anything ruggedness like their P-series it will be a tank, I have dealt with P series since the P-85 in both 9mm and 45 ACP. It took the XD to get something other than a ruger in my hand

lowdaksport · 02-22-2008, 05:15 AM

I am kind of thinking about one. If its only $255 I think I'll order one.

Camper · 02-22-2008, 05:24 AM

Think I'll give it six months or more till all the bugs, if any, are worked out. Then consider getting one.

Lazarus · 02-22-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tattooed Bard

looking hard at it... got a lot more faith in the Ruger name than either Keltec or Bersa. If it anything ruggedness like their P-series it will be a tank, I have dealt with P series since the P-85 in both 9mm and 45 ACP. It took the XD to get something other than a ruger in my hand

If I had to choose a gun that I knew would last forever in a wilderness, SHingTF type situation and the XD wasnt around? I'd pick that P89.

cobra · 02-22-2008, 06:35 AM

well i love and carry my P-11 daily, so i am sure i will check out this ruger.

btw where are the sights on that thing?

prawls · 02-22-2008, 06:57 AM

Self defense close range mouse gun equals no sights.

Actually, i believe there is a small channel and front sight bump like the Kel-tec P3AT and P32. Its barely noticeable, but the gun should be surprisingly accurate for what it is. I'm pretty good with my lil P32.

cougar_guy04 · 02-22-2008, 08:21 AM

I'm trying so very hard to stop myself from ordering one. I want one, but I've gotta wait until I get more money socked away.

monsterdawg725 · 02-22-2008, 08:28 AM

wonder if the mags from the p3at will interchange?

02-22-2008, 01:14 AM	#1
husker_t XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WA State Posts: 189	Anyone signed up to get a Ruger LCP? I'm curious if anyone is planning to get Ruger's new LCP, their super-compact .380 pocket pistol that will be coming out in March. Before anyone pounces on the effectiveness of the .380: yes I agree. It's probably below the threshold of effectiveness in handgun calibers. But you've also heard the concept that even a mouse gun, even a .22, is better than carrying nothing at all. And in situations where it's simply impossible to carry any realistic sized gun, (like when I'm jogging in lightweight clothes during the summer, or on my job where carry is prohibited so I need deep and total concealment in a pocket), the LCP might be a nice option. Finally, if you have a wife who is not into guns but would consider carrying something very small and with light recoil, the LCP might be just the thing. You can order these little things for $255 in some places, not bad. I'm considering getting one, mostly for my wife, and for specialized carry situations. Is there any reason why these might NOT be a good choice in a lightweight .380? The other one I've considered is the Bersa Concealment .380, which was reviewed by Jeff Quinn at Gunblast. http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdView...=3701&return=Y

02-22-2008, 04:44 AM	#2
Lazarus XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,961	Theres a couple of threads about this. I think a couple have signed up already. I would love to get one after they are released. __________________ You never know what you'll miss until its gone.

02-22-2008, 06:57 AM	#8
prawls XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 288	Self defense close range mouse gun equals no sights. Actually, i believe there is a small channel and front sight bump like the Kel-tec P3AT and P32. Its barely noticeable, but the gun should be surprisingly accurate for what it is. I'm pretty good with my lil P32. __________________ PISTOLS: Kimber Ultra CDP, SA 1911 GI, SA XD45 Tactical, Sig P239 SAS, S&W 638, Ruger P89, SA XD9SC, Bersa Thunder 380, Kel-Tec P32HC, Walther P22

02-22-2008, 08:21 AM	#9
cougar_guy04 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Turn East at Orlando Posts: 1,765	I'm trying so very hard to stop myself from ordering one. I want one, but I've gotta wait until I get more money socked away. __________________ "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity"

02-22-2008, 08:28 AM	#10
monsterdawg725 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chattanooga area TN Posts: 703	wonder if the mags from the p3at will interchange? __________________ well hell yes its dangerous if it wasnt i wouldnt have no need to carry it ! XD-9 sc bi-tone , ,Keltec p3aT,,Glock 19 9mm , Glock 23 40 s&w, Sig Mosquito 22 . surefire g2,Streamlite Thunder Ranch tl2 ,Streamlight Scorpion Glock tac light.

02-22-2008, 04:54 AM	#3
Tattooed Bard XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winchester, Ky Posts: 564	looking hard at it... got a lot more faith in the Ruger name than either Keltec or Bersa. If it anything ruggedness like their P-series it will be a tank, I have dealt with P series since the P-85 in both 9mm and 45 ACP. It took the XD to get something other than a ruger in my hand

02-22-2008, 05:15 AM	#4
lowdaksport XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 126	I am kind of thinking about one. If its only $255 I think I'll order one.

02-22-2008, 05:24 AM	#5
Camper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 374	Think I'll give it six months or more till all the bugs, if any, are worked out. Then consider getting one.

02-22-2008, 06:35 AM	#7
cobra XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT Posts: 719	well i love and carry my P-11 daily, so i am sure i will check out this ruger. btw where are the sights on that thing?

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