Ruger .380 pocket gun

[gunman42782]

Ruger announced a new .380 pocket pistol today.  Looks pretty good to me.  I would rather it be 9mm, but at least it is a big departure from usual Ruger products. 

[Dharmaeye]

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/LCP/Specifications.html

[Mojave Desert]

It seems that Ruger is offering quite a few new products and modifications to existing products since Old Bill passed away.  I bet the engineers and designers had their plans hidden away until he did.

[HAWKFISH]

Yeah, I am glad that Ruger is making changes from the traditional "same old metal revolver thing." I think it will help them grow and be successful in the future. That new little LCP .380 looks sweet. It also seems to be a great carry size. The Ruger Charger, SR9, and the LCP.... Ruger is finally changing for the good in my opinion.

[tombogan03884]

Now they need pump and semi auto shotguns and they will cover the entire industry

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[clayflingythingy]

Since the gun is basically a Kel Tec Ruger did one of two things: 1) contracted with Kel Tec to modify the P3AT and manufacture it for Ruger, or 2) Ruger ripped off the Kel Tec design.

Compare the exploded parts drawings of the two guns. Ruger did nothing original on this one.

ETA: Just listened to the MB interview with Sanetti. Sanetti states "started with a clean sheet of paper". What a load of crap. I realize Ruger is a sponser of Downrange but I am surprised MB let that one go on air. The LCP is either made for Ruger by Kel Tec or it is a blatant rip off of the Kel Tec. There sure wasn't any "clean paper" used for this one!

[2HOW]

I suppose they are trying to get into the market like Kel-Tec , but I have no use for a .380. Its not much smaller than a millinium pro and you can get that in a .45 and spend less. Think Ill pass.

[Jkwas]

ETA: Just listened to the MB interview with Sanetti. Sanetti states "started with a clean sheet of paper". What a load of crap. I realize Ruger is a sponser of Downrange but I am surprised MB let that one go on air. The LCP is either made for Ruger by Kel Tec or it is a blatant rip off of the Kel Tec. There sure wasn't any "clean paper" used for this one!

Amen brother.

I suppose they are trying to get into the market like Kel-Tec , but I have no use for a .380. Its not much smaller than a millinium pro and you can get that in a .45 and spend less. Think Ill pass

I'll jump in here as well.   I have both the Millenium pro and the Keltec P3at.  If you could pocket carry a Pt111mp I would be doing it.  But the little keltec weighs about 1/3 of the Milpro, is much smaller and can go where no other gun can go.  It even carries better than a 5 shot snub, and I have one of those also.   It also shoots a lot better than you might think. It recoils less than a lightweight snub also.    The P3at and now it's Rugtec brother, the LCP3at  fill a niche that can only grow in size as people realize more and more they need an everyday carry gun they can realistically CCW.   I carry a full size/compact whenever I can, but I find more and more I can't.   Hence the pocket pistol.

[david86440]

I am a longtime Ruger fan having gotten a Mark I as my first handgun back around 1970, but when I was looking for a good CCW I couldn't find anything in their line that works well for me. On my California CC permit I am limited to 3 weapons and have 2 Rugers (9mm and .357) and 1 Walther (.380) on it but find myself carrying my PPK/s most of the time. I think this new Ruger .380 will be perfect for my needs. I hope it gets approved for sale in CA soon.....................WAITING, WAITING, WAITING!!!!!!

[whompy]

YOU SHOULD LIVE IN ARKANSAS IF CARRYING CC IS IMPORTANT YOU CAN CARRY A CANNON IF YOU WANT