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03RangerXLT · 07-16-2008, 05:25 PM

Went to a local indoor range today and tried out the new Ruger LCP I have recently just purchased. I put 105 rounds of range .380 through it, only two hiccups. The first was the failure to chamber the second round. Then at approximately round 50, I had a light primer strike that didn't fire the round. And then maybe 2 failures to return to battery. I think those were caused by me getting tired of shooting the little gun. Its a bit of a handful and the trigger is nothing like my GLOCK's. I then tried two defensive rounds. One brand, Glaser Pow'R Ball, functioned fine. The CorBons seemed to to have a harder time, but out of 12 rounds, I had one failure to feed and one failure to return to battery. After that they worked great.

One problem I had though that royally sucked, is I kept dropping the mag while firing. Both one handed and two handed grips found me interferring with the mag catch. Other than that, I think it did well for its first outin and some break in.

Reeek · 07-16-2008, 08:20 PM

Thanks for that report

**Se2002** · 07-16-2008, 08:34 PM

I'm sure it will break in. Thanks for the report.

BAMA lost another player...ouch

Siafu · 07-16-2008, 09:01 PM

I had a few hiccups with the first box but after that it has been pretty smooth sailing. I cleaned it and buttered it up with some white grease that I got from the smith. I really like this little LCP as a summer carry piece.

**1lowlife** · 07-16-2008, 10:49 PM

At over 150 rounds, not one problem with my LCP.
I've only fed WWB and Speer Gold Dots thru her.
I did polish the entire barrel and guide rod when I got her..
She is certainly not a range gun.
I also found that a finger tip on the trigger helped with comfort and accuracy.

The Ruger LCP is my summer daily carry............

Joeywhat · 07-21-2008, 09:06 AM

I might be picking up an LCP today (only 4 months on the waiting list!)...did polishing the barrel do much for reducing failures?

And what are people using for pocket holsters? I haven't seen that one around, Lowlife...

Pirate · 07-21-2008, 09:50 AM

I also had several light primer hits with my LCP the first time out. I was using Sellier and Bellit ball ammo at the time. The little devil is a handfull since my bottom two fingers of my strong hand are not on the grip because of the small grip lenght. Kel Tec makes a mag grip extension for the P3AT that will work on the Ruger mags also, so I might try this to see if it helps.

mobius1 · 07-21-2008, 05:52 PM

I've been releasing the mag by accident as well, probably from holding on for dear life when firing.

bygrace · 07-21-2008, 06:21 PM

Where did you get that LCP holster? I have got to get me one of these.

Thanks:

pleasantguywhopacksAXD · 07-21-2008, 06:42 PM

I have about 100 round through mine and I haven't had a failure of any kind. I have big hands and I guess the fact that I'm left handed may make a difference on the mag release thing not happening to me.

Anyone that get one of these, take it apart and put a dab of gun butter, shooters choice grease or favorite rail lube (other than oil) on the rail. Clean this gun after every range trip and she will do you good.

These little boogers are accurate. I was dancing a can around at 30 yds today.

07-16-2008, 05:25 PM	#1
03RangerXLT XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta area, Georgia Posts: 2,210	Ruger LCP Range Report Went to a local indoor range today and tried out the new Ruger LCP I have recently just purchased. I put 105 rounds of range .380 through it, only two hiccups. The first was the failure to chamber the second round. Then at approximately round 50, I had a light primer strike that didn't fire the round. And then maybe 2 failures to return to battery. I think those were caused by me getting tired of shooting the little gun. Its a bit of a handful and the trigger is nothing like my GLOCK's. I then tried two defensive rounds. One brand, Glaser Pow'R Ball, functioned fine. The CorBons seemed to to have a harder time, but out of 12 rounds, I had one failure to feed and one failure to return to battery. After that they worked great. One problem I had though that royally sucked, is I kept dropping the mag while firing. Both one handed and two handed grips found me interferring with the mag catch. Other than that, I think it did well for its first outin and some break in. __________________ -John WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!

07-16-2008, 08:20 PM	#2
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	Thanks for that report __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

07-16-2008, 08:34 PM	#3
Se2002 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: AL Posts: 1,248 Blog Entries: 1	I'm sure it will break in. Thanks for the report. BAMA lost another player...ouch __________________ If the prospect of having your thumb hit by the bolt is unacceptable do not attempt to load your Garand.

07-16-2008, 09:01 PM	#4
Siafu XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 35	So far, so good with the new LCP I had a few hiccups with the first box but after that it has been pretty smooth sailing. I cleaned it and buttered it up with some white grease that I got from the smith. I really like this little LCP as a summer carry piece.

07-16-2008, 10:49 PM	#5
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,642	At over 150 rounds, not one problem with my LCP. I've only fed WWB and Speer Gold Dots thru her. I did polish the entire barrel and guide rod when I got her.. She is certainly not a range gun. I also found that a finger tip on the trigger helped with comfort and accuracy. The Ruger LCP is my summer daily carry............ __________________ Tired, tired, tired.........

07-21-2008, 09:06 AM	#6
Joeywhat XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 1,938	I might be picking up an LCP today (only 4 months on the waiting list!)...did polishing the barrel do much for reducing failures? And what are people using for pocket holsters? I haven't seen that one around, Lowlife... __________________ Ruger LCP GLOCK 19 RRA AR 15 (DONE!) Hi Point 4095 Mossberg 9200

07-21-2008, 09:50 AM	#7
Pirate XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 46	I also had several light primer hits with my LCP the first time out. I was using Sellier and Bellit ball ammo at the time. The little devil is a handfull since my bottom two fingers of my strong hand are not on the grip because of the small grip lenght. Kel Tec makes a mag grip extension for the P3AT that will work on the Ruger mags also, so I might try this to see if it helps.

07-21-2008, 05:52 PM	#8
mobius1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 20	I've been releasing the mag by accident as well, probably from holding on for dear life when firing.

07-21-2008, 06:21 PM	#9
bygrace XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11	1lowlife Where did you get that LCP holster? I have got to get me one of these. Thanks:

07-21-2008, 06:42 PM	#10
pleasantguywhopacksAXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchester, Ohio Posts: 325	I have about 100 round through mine and I haven't had a failure of any kind. I have big hands and I guess the fact that I'm left handed may make a difference on the mag release thing not happening to me. Anyone that get one of these, take it apart and put a dab of gun butter, shooters choice grease or favorite rail lube (other than oil) on the rail. Clean this gun after every range trip and she will do you good. These little boogers are accurate. I was dancing a can around at 30 yds today. __________________ Member OFCC, Life Member NRA ʞɔns sʞɔolƃ WARNING: The FDA requires all those using glocks that side effects may include: A rose colored appearance of your surroundings. Voices telling them they are invincible. A uncontrolable urge to smash, poke, prod, wet,salt, bury and drop from low flying aircraft said glock, then need to brag uncontrollably.

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