P380 vs Ruger LCP

[MichSteve]

I have a Ruger LCP and a PM9, I like the PM9, I like the LCP except it does not take +P ammo and it has terrible sights.

Have any of you P380 owners came over from owning a LCP? If so, was it worth it?

[barneyz71]

Yes it's worth it.

I have a Ruger LCP and a PM9, I like the PM9, I like the LCP except it does not take +P ammo and it has terrible sights.

Have any of you P380 owners came over from owning a LCP? If so, was it worth it?

I own a PM9 and traded in my LCP that I absolutely hated on a new P380 and couldn't be happier. I all but gave the LCP back to the gun shop but it was worth it as I would have never carried or shot it again. I love my PM9 and I love the P380 just as much. They are both great guns. My PM9 and P380 are both DLC with night sights.

[The Habernatho]

I had both for a while an LCP w/ CT laser, and a P380. I still have the P380 but I sold the LCP. I hated the trigger on that gun, and I honestly think that's an understatement. By the time I added the CT to the LCP it wasn't all that much cheaper than the P380, about $100. P380 much better trigger, usable sights, slide locks back on last round, two magazines, +p capability, softer recoil, better finish. The LCP felt like a cheap toy to me, even though it was reliable I don't miss it at all.

[Seahawk60]

My PM9 and P380 are both DLC with night sights.

Where the heck did you find a DLC P380?

[jocko]

Price points are way different also. The LCP is what it is. It is NOW a gun that willgo bang for you every time. It is a 7 yard and under gun IMO. Not themost accurte either and that is due to just a sloopy as trigger system, BUT it works and for what itis made for fits most owners. The P380 is just in another calss way abouve the lcp IMO. Not that it hasn't given some issues (The lcp at first was full of issues), butthe P380 IMO just eaks in overall quality, the fine trigger system, the super accuracy. the excellent sights and ability for night sights. the polygonal rifled barrel, to me just ad dup to alot more gun, But also about double in price of the lcp. Iown um both, Ihardly ever carry either due to my PM9 going everywhere withme with no issues. I shoot my P380 better than I do my PM9 for accuracy, and that amazes me. The lcp in my hands is just a terrible shooter.

both good guns ifthe "bang" thing is #1 for you.

[TD2K]

my hubby carries an LCP for his backup gun. I have the P380. There is NO comparison when it comes to accuracy. It's unbelievable. Also, if it's in his back pocket when he sits down (he has a wallet type holster), the magazine will release. He's currently trying to sell his LCP so he can buy a P380. They are SO worth the price difference.

[joje]

i have not personally tried this on an lcp, but try short-stroking an old 2nd gen p3at and see what it does to you. it aint pretty. kel-tec has since corrected this error on new guns, and offered free replacement parts / installation for those with older guns, but since the problem was there when the ruger engineers "invented" the LCP, the LCP got the problem too and to the best of my knowledge still has it.

[Seahawk60]

i have not personally tried this on an lcp, but try short-stroking an old 2nd gen p3at and see what it does to you. it aint pretty.

Good point. I forgot about that. If you short stroked it, it would drop the hammer from half kock (stupid spelling nanny) and would not ignite the primer. You had to rack it again to reset the trigger. Now, it just "stops" and all you have to do is just let go of the trigger fully and pull it again. My old 2nd gen was like this and Kel-Tec fixed it for free. They basically re-built the entire pistol, too. According to their worksheet, only the frame, barrel and slide were original.

[Seahawk60]

Also, if it's in his back pocket when he sits down (he has a wallet type holster), the magazine will release.

Unless the design has a heel release, they ALL can do that. Back pocket carry isn't really a great idea, especially for small semi-autos and this is one reason.

[TD2K]

I let him carry my P380 for a few days, it never happened with it. just sayin.

[kahrseye]

Have owned an LCP, it wasn't a bad gun. Sites weren't good but again it's half the price of the P380. Would I go back to an LCP? No way. Kahr's quality, fit and finish are head and shoulders above. The P380 is very accurate. Can't say that I shot the LCP as well. Even if you have to take a lttle longer to save up for the Kahr....it's worth it.

[Garland]

I was seriously considering the LCP, but couldn't get past how cheap it felt and looked. I bought the P380 mainly because it is very well made. It looks and feels like a well-crafted machine, instead of a pop gun. Hopefully I will never have to use it other than at the range, but if I gotta look at it every day I would rather look with appreciation instead of ridicule.

[JoeMB]

I agree with Garland! The difference is noticable in the had and for the pointablilty/aimability was so much easier with the P380. Feels more natural. When I brought it (the LCP) up to fire it was as if the barrel was still at a downward angle.

Very happy with my P380 now and feel much more confident if I ever had to use it.

[jocko]

right

I was seriously considering the LCP, but couldn't get past how cheap it felt and looked. I bought the P380 mainly because it is very well made. It looks and feels like a well-crafted machine, instead of a pop gun. Hopefully I will never have to use it other than at the range, but if I gotta look at it every day I would rather look with appreciation instead of ridicule.

on all counts. The P380 is just one super well made bells and whistle, super accurate 380. The best I have ever shot, and small as hell to but still a feel of quality and very controlable..

[hedgehog]

I made the switch. Worth it.