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dlh wrote: Wed May 30, 2018 7:10 am Check into the Ruger LCP2--it is supposed to fix some of the shortcomings of the LCP.
I have an LCP--it is a light-weight and easily concealable handgun. However, mine has a "long" trigger pull which I do not like. It was my first carry-gun. I have since upgraded to a Glock 26 which I far prefer for every-day carry.

The LCP2 is a much better gun... Better sights and much better trigger than my LCP.

I only bought one because of the cute coyote.

Learned something new about my Ruger LCP handgun.

When I dry-fire, hold the trigger down, and rack the slide I can hear two audible clicks when I slowly let my finger off the trigger. It will not fire on the first click--only the second click. This is unlike my Glock and Shield which fire after the first click.

Wonder what is causing that? Maybe it does not have a "re-set" trigger--not sure.

I own a LCP and carry it regularly in a Recluse pocket holster. One thing I encourage you to do is clean it frequently. I have found that it requires cleaning much more often than my Glocks or Springfields. I have had one experience when the slide wouldn't fully return to the ready position, rendering the gun unable to fire until I pushed the slide all the way forward.

Early in my CHL life I was invited to a range by a much more experienced pistolero.

He had 2 guns at opposite ends of the pistol spectrum....a Ruger LCP and a 5" barrel 1911 in .45 ACP.

Although none of my current handguns are as large as the 1911, I definitely didn't like the LCP. Very insubstantial
in the hand.

I have also shot a few other small .380 pistols along the lines of an LCP: Beretta Nano and Smith and Wesson Bodyguard.
No thanks!

Let's keep in mind here that we carry a handgun to stop a threat. Being enamored with a handgun just because
it's tiny seems to be missing the point of having something in an effective caliber for defense.

Just moving up from a .380 LCP to any of the pocketable 9MM's means that instead of throwing only 90 grain
bullets at a threat, you can throw 115, 124, 147, or 150 grains at said threat. More mass is good.

I've gotten to the point in my carry life that I usually carry at least 2 handguns on my person, and 3 on Sunday's.
A .45 XDS, a 9MM SR9C, and/or my LCR in .38 Special. Mix and match depending on dress.

YMMV, but I suggest go bigger, IMHO.

SIA

I’ve found that the LC9 still fits in most pockets in a Nemisis holster, and it packs a lot more power.

I ended up getting a lcp with a extended clip then a few days later was offered a new sig sauer p938 scorpion for $400 couldn't say no so have both now

IMHO, it's not the size of the round, it's how you use it, and how comfortable you can carry it. The fact that you have a firearm you can use is much more of a deterrent than that fact you have a cannon and don't like to carry ti, or find its very uncomfortable.

I've carried an LCP for years as my EDC and I know how to use it.