Ruger LCP Centerfire Pistol – One Thousand Rounds Later

By Terril Hebert

Terril reviews the Ruger LCP Centerfire Pistol.

Louisiana – -(Ruger introduced the Lightweight Compact Pistol in 380 ACP back in 2008–ten years ago, and it has since experienced a series of upgrades including an “improved” LCP II model. Even with that, sales of the original LCP remain consistent, and it is a staple of any well-stocked gun shop. Given my questionable obsession with pocket pistols, it was only a matter of time before I bought one. The desire to test 380 ACP ammunition and the paltry $199 price tag finally made me bite, and I did choose the original LCP over the new LCP II (more on that later).

So, I have a Ruger LCP and lots of ammo. But the LCP has been around for over ten years, and it is still in production. What can I tell you that original reviewers of the gun could not? Maybe something, maybe nothing. After eight months of carrying and one thousand rounds sent down range, I have a few pointers. At the very least, you can call this a referendum on a good design and a wake-up call to the reality of pocket pistols in general.

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