The problem with polymer is that, the flexibility in creating complicated, ugly lines is unlimited. Here is the new Ruger LCP II with a comparison with the original Ruger LCP. That is the ONLY situation where I carried that gun… I’ve a more serious one for EDC. I’d take a Sig P226 or a CZ P01 or a CZ P07 over the S&W 5906 anyI heard a story about a cop, back in the day when that department used the 5906. The II is a cocked an locked type pistol.
Like the old lcp more for safetyA very good video !!!!
It is perfect the way it is. When I decreased my distance to 5-10 feet, it didn’t seem to make a significant difference in groupings. I love how compact it is. Handgun Updates . There is nothing that this new model could possibly do to get a gun this small to shoot any better, Other than a stout recoil, it does what it was intended to do, “a backup gun” or aAny LCP without a ‘hyphen’ in the serial # has a much improved trigger & is referred to as a 2nd generation–however, the LCP Custom is in a league of it;s own as to trigger function, sights, etc–the Custom is simply superb & I like the trigger on it more than the LCP II–the 2nd gen LCP production is being moved to Ruger’s Mayodan, NC plant where the AR 556, SR 762, AMERICAN Rimfire & SR 22 pistols are made–the ‘II’ is being made in Prescot, AZ & the ‘Custom’ is supposed to resume production there, but is suspended forIn what way does the new model look more “modern”? Here is my take.I have a Gen 2 of the original LCP. It is NOT my primary conceal carry pistol, but a backup should my primary firearm malfunction or run dry. I am strongly opposed to carrying in a handbag. I have shot both models extensively. The original is a more safer pistol for carry than the II since the II has a cocked hammer ready yo fall if the trigger is snagged while putting the pistol in a hip or front pocket with other stuff in the pocket. What I was saying is the shorter trigger pull on the previous LCP with slightly raised sights is a fantastic shooter and with the new ARX ammo it increases the stopping power of the 380 round. I agree, this gun, for it’s purpose (close quarter, short distance shooting) needs not have great sights or a triggersuitable for range shooting.I wish Ruger well in any case. both are great pistols.Let’s face the facts on the Ruger LCP and the LCP II . !
Anyone with a minimal aesthetic sense can see that the LCP II violates every rule of design. If think it was broke then probably neither of these models is the right gun for you. Anyone with a minimal aesthetic sense can see that the LCP II violates every rule of design.
it helped me a lot !! SAO Pocket Pistol . But hey, different strokes for different folks.What does a company do when sales slow down?
That is subjective and I really don’t think it does. Ruger has accomplished the impossible! That is the ONLY situation where I carried that gun… I’ve a more serious one for EDC. And it takes a good bit of shooting to get use to any acceptable level of competent fast shooting with accuracy, especially from the draw.
I wouldn’t trade mine in for another model in the 380 pocket gun space. The .380 is no different.I own a PT709 Slim which is only slightly larger than the LCP but fires 9mm instead of .380’s, is easier to rack, and has a much better trigger.The only .380 I would consider owning is a Bersa CC.I carry my original Talo hard chrome LCP everywhere I go and have no problem hitting the target quickly and accurately at the range. Accuracy of course require practice and a gun that isn’t fun to shoot often gets left behind when it’s time to go to the range. It was a good move because the trigger performance was so improved as to make it worth ever penny spent.Keep what you got. We work hard to bring you the best Ruger Forum on the internet! Of course I only pocket carry it every day and clean it once a month, more if I happen to use it at the range. Both are sturdy and, in my opinion, are built well … It sucked. I personally won’tOne addition to my comment: I wanted to mention that my little Elsie P wears a Crimson Trace Laser Guard or my aging eyes wouldn’t allow me to shoot her with the accuracy described above. First off the original is a true double action trigger with each shot. Handbag carry is not carrying. The problem with polymer is that, the flexibility in creating complicated, ugly lines is unlimited. In contrast, the LCP is one of the most attractive handguns available. My LCP is just fine for its intended purpose – to drop in the front pants pocket (on cargo pants of sem sech) IN A HOLSTER, where it is flat, skinny and invisible, and ready to go. Recently, Ruger has produced many fine handguns, which not only performed well, but looked fine, compared to their offerings from the last millennium.