LCP trigger observations

[Fatman]

I've read various comments on the LCP and it's operation. I've not been able to live fire my new one yet, but here are a few observations I've made from some limited dry fire practice (snap caps).

1) Trigger pull is supposed to be around 8 lbs, but mine feels lighter. Maybe because it's very smooth, maybe because it's not really 8lbs.   

2) I've read 'advise' about the trigger resetting and the gun being 'ready to go' after a short recovery after a shot. Be aware! The first click you feel will allow you to pull the trigger again but the hammer drops from the half-cocked position. I've absolutely no idea if this will make a 'bang' reliably or leave you open to the worst sound in the world, the dreaded 'click'.  The second click you feel is where the next trigger pull brings the hammer back to full cock and releases.

[CZShooter]

Welcome, Fatman, to the greatest forum on the planet (or at least the internet).

I agree the trigger pull feels a lot lighter than 8 lbs. I can also see the logic behind your second point. It makes sense if you do not allow the trigger to fully reset. I have never had a single malfunction (and I've got a couple rounds through it). I shot my LCP in an IDPA BUG match this weekend, including some sub-2 second Mozambique drills, and it ran flawlessly. I am completely impressed with it...although 20 yard shots are a bit much for any mouse gun. 

[boostjunkie1]

 I have not had any issues with mine at this time. I always release the trigger fully after every shot. I carried the little LCP around all weekend and it fits in the small top right pocket of my cargo pants. This is the little pocket above the main right pocket of the pants. With the barrell facing out and the slide down it will not fall out. I would not take off running with it in there but for carrying into the store and such it is nice! Trigger pull on mine is around 6lbs. Any more than this and the wife cannot pull it back. jb

[Fatman]

I should clarify point #2. When I rack the LCP the hammer goes to the half cock position. This seems to be the default position for the hammer for the following reason: when I then pull the trigger the hammer comes to full cock and drops on the snap cap. If I then allow the trigger to fully reset (note, no slide cycling as it's a dry fire) the hammer doesn't move at all and the trigger meets no resistance. Don't think this is a problem, seems to be the design. What I was concerned with is the quality of the advice I've seen elsewhere about the allegedly short reset on the trigger after the slide cycles on a live fire. As above, that cycling sets the hammer to half cock, and the first click you feel as you start to release the trigger will drop the hammer from half cock. The second click you feel is much further out as you release the trigger. That's the one that fully cocks and drops the hammer.

 

[Fatman]

Finally got out to fire the LCP. You may not win any sharpshooting championships with this pistol, and I definitely won't. But I have to admit the only pistols I've ever fired were 1911s, so DAO is a brand new experience to me and I should get better with practice, as the trigger pull is somewhat of a factor for me.  It didn't feel heavy, just long. It also tended to torque hard right in my hand, and even twisted the Hogue Jr grip a bit after some rapid fire. The other thing I noticed was the guide rod was rough for about 1" on the muzzle end when I went to clean up after the session. Catching on the slide a mite I'm guessing. I'm going to gently smooth it with oil and wet/dry paper and see if it happens again the next time I take it out.




 

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