The Down Range Forum
Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: Marshal Halloway on February 29, 2008, 10:30:59 AM
-
Today, Ruger started shipping their new Ruger LCP to their distributors. This is earlier than estimated, so sometime next week, there's a good chance the dealers will receive their first shipments.
Reference links:
RUGER® INTRODUCES THE LCP™ .380 LIGHTWEIGHT COMPACT PISTOL (http://www.downrange.tv/shotshow2008/?p=11)
Ruger LCP - press conference (http://www.downrange.tv/shotshow2008/?p=21)
Thoughts on the Little Ruger (http://www.downrange.tv/shotshow2008/?p=20)
Ruger LCP - first video report (http://www.downrange.tv/player.htm?bcpid=452320104&bclid=459256134&bctid=1433966126)
Because of the many questions about this new pocket pistol, we have invited Ruger to answer some of them in a special broadcast here on Down Range.
As a DRTV member, you will be invited to ask the questions.
Post them on this thread and we will have them ready for Ruger by the end of Tuesday, March 4th.
-
Yep, some gun writers sample LCP's hit their FFL dealers doors this afternoon...
-
What are Ruger's thoughts on ammo selection for the LCP? I assume the gun's designed to be reliable with quality factory hollowpoint ammunition as well as ball.
But how about "hot" factory .380 ammo like Buffalo Bore's new "+P" line:
http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#380
I see that Buff Bore test chronoed each of their .380+P rounds in a Kel-Tec pocket pistol. Impressive numbers (e.g. 100 gr hard cast LFN at 1061 fps), that I bet would be equaled if fired in an LCP.
-
What are Ruger's thoughts on ammo selection for the LCP? I assume the gun's designed to be reliable with quality factory hollowpoint ammunition as well as ball.
But how about "hot" factory .380 ammo like Buffalo Bore's new "+P" line:
http://www.buffalobore.com/ammunition/default.htm#380
I see that Buff Bore test chronoed each of their .380+P rounds in a Kel-Tec pocket pistol. Impressive numbers (e.g. 100 gr hard cast LFN at 1061 fps), that I bet would be equaled if fired in an LCP.
Yea, is there any way someone can find out? Huh? Maybe? Hope?
-
Any plans for a 9mm version?
-
Any plans for a 9mm version?
Yes - it will look like this:
(http://i26.tinypic.com/dcuhbm.jpg)
-
No thanks, I had one of those and it was not a good experience. The trigger return spring would not stay where it was supposed to. Kel-Tec refunded my money, however.
-
Hillarious! Hope it comes out soon.. Mac.
-
Yes - it will look like this:
(http://i26.tinypic.com/dcuhbm.jpg)
Thanks, now I have to clean the coffee off my computer!
-
Does the LCP have 'tool-less take down"?
Why the slide lock if it doen't automatically lock on empty magazine?
Is there a magazine disconnect safety?
-
Does the LCP have 'tool-less take down"?
Why the slide lock if it doen't automatically lock on empty magazine?
Is there a magazine disconnect safety?
It has a pin just like its daddy the KT, It probably doesn't have a last round hold open because that would have been too big of a jump from the KT design for the Ruger designers to handle.
My question to Ruger is.
Why are they touting this gun as their design, when it is obviously a modified copy of a Kel Tec P3AT? I listened to the interview with the CEO and has said they started with a blank sheet of paper when they decided to build a pocket pistol. Did he just fail to mention there was a an exploded view on a P3AT sitting next to the blank sheet of paper.
-
Is the LCP rated to handle hot loads like to BuffaloBore "+P" offering?
Is there a "lifespan" in total number of rounds like another manufacturer's .380 from a decade or so ago?
-
Does the LCP have 'tool-less take down"?
Why the slide lock if it doen't automatically lock on empty magazine?
Is there a magazine disconnect safety?
Looking at the video of MB shooting, it appears it does not lock back on the last shot. A slide catch would be a nice feature if for no other reason than to be able to run a boresnake thru it. Watching that video makes me want to go down to the range and shoot the heck out of my KT. :) I will use a shooting glove.
-
Currently I have the P345. Is the LCP something that would be a better option for a carry gun? I do like my .45, but something a little smaller might just be nice. Comments?
-
Currently I have the P345. Is the LCP something that would be a better option for a carry gun? I do like my .45, but something a little smaller might just be nice. Comments?
If you want a good gun in a decent caliber that weighs about the same as your keys to stick in your pocket, YEP.
Here's a video of MB shooting it. http://www.downrange.tv/player.htm
-
Thanks for the response. There are some places I just can't carry the P345, so I thought this might be a good alternate carry piece.
-
Thanks for the questions through the forum and in emails. They will be answered through a special podcast within a few days.
-
Can't wait for this little gun!!
-
and here's the answers:
http://www.downrange.tv/radio/49.htm
This thread is now closed and further comments and discussions can be posted here:
http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php?topic=1624
THANKS!