Ruger LCP Gun Review

Performance: 8.8

Although a recall was made on some Ruger LCPs (unexpected discharge when dropped), the demand for the hand gun is still high. Because of the size of gun, it's referred to as "mouse gun" which is smaller than a compact. It can be easily stored in a pocket and very light to carry anywhere. The gun weighs less than 10oz. It has a barrel length of nearly 2.8 inches, uses .380mm bullets and has the capacity of six rounds plus one on the chamber. The gun comes with a relatively rougher finish compared to other Ruger handguns which is a good thing since the gun is too small that it could be slippery. Many see the similarity of this gun to the Kel-Tec P3AT which has almost the same looks a lot lighter and shorter.

Features: 8

But Ruger is more popular to its early competitor because of the reputation established by the gun manufacturer. However, the size is barely noticeable. The only real differences are the manual slide for the Ruger and a different spring. There are two features that any gun owner will immediately notice in Ruger LCP. First is the lack of noticeable sightings. Users of Ruger LCP will have to rely on the ridges placed on the front and rear. Another "feature" of the gun is the lack of safety. Because of this lacking component, gun enthusiasts from Massachusetts and California can't own this type of hand gun. But the lack of safety is not actually dangerous as the trigger is not very light and requires enough pull to discharge. The small size of Ruger LCP makes it difficult to add a safety option.

Appeal: 9

Ruger LCP is a perfect self-defense pistol. It's small, powerful and can be accurate with ample practice.

Overall:

Performance: 

Although a recall was made on some Ruger LCPs (unexpected discharge when dropped), the demand for the hand gun is still high. Because of the size of gun, it's referred to as "mouse gun" which is smaller than a compact. It can be easily stored in a pocket and very light to carry anywhere.
The gun weighs less than 10oz. It has a barrel length of nearly 2.8 inches, uses .380mm bullets and has the capacity of six rounds plus one on the chamber. The gun comes with a relatively rougher finish compared to other Ruger handguns which is a good thing since the gun is too small that it could be slippery. Many see the similarity of this gun to the Kel-Tec P3AT which has almost the same looks a lot lighter and shorter.

Performance Rating: 

8.8

Features: 

But Ruger is more popular to its early competitor because of the reputation established by the gun manufacturer. However, the size is barely noticeable. The only real differences are the manual slide for the Ruger and a different spring.
There are two features that any gun owner will immediately notice in Ruger LCP. First is the lack of noticeable sightings. Users of Ruger LCP will have to rely on the ridges placed on the front and rear. Another "feature" of the gun is the lack of safety. Because of this lacking component, gun enthusiasts from Massachusetts and California can't own this type of hand gun. But the lack of safety is not actually dangerous as the trigger is not very light and requires enough pull to discharge. The small size of Ruger LCP makes it difficult to add a safety option.

Features Rating: 

8

Appeal: 

Ruger LCP is a perfect self-defense pistol. It's small, powerful and can be accurate with ample practice.

Appeal Rating: 

9

First time use of the Ruger LCP immediately presented some problems in sighting. The gun is clearly not built for long range as it would be a little bit difficult to use the ridges for sighting. But here's a trick: do not use the rear sight of the pistol. Concentrate on the front sight and place the profile or target directly to the gun. This technique will show the accuracy of Ruger LCP. But this technique requires practice since the gun is very light. Troubles in handling are a tendency especially when a heavy gun was used before the Ruger LCP.

Cleaning Ruger LCP is pretty basic except for the pin that needs a small screw driver to remove. Anyone familiar with the basic parts of a gun should have no problem cleaning Ruger LCP. But because of the small component, careful handling must be observe as parts might be lost. The rough feel of Ruger LCP should be maintained. As already indicated, handling a small gun without a grip could be dangerous.