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Pocket Protector: The perfect pocket pistol would be small, light, thin, chambered in an effective caliber for self-defense, completely reliable, and inexpensive. After spending some time with Ruger’s new and much talked about Light Compact Pistol (LCP), I think it comes very close. All carry guns are a compromise of sorts, and that is especially true for pocket pistols. But the Ruger LCP seems to make all the right compromises to be small enough and powerful enough, while remaining very affordable. Gun Details A true pocket pistol, the LCP is one of the smallest guns available in what A tiny gun with a slim profile means less printing when concealed. The Ruger many consider to be the smallest viable this type. The LCP also has a traditional round for self defense: the .380 Auto. As magazine release located on the left you can see from the specs, this gun is side of the frame just behind the trigger small, light and flat, while still packing guard. seven total rounds. This gun will almost One somewhat unique feature of the disappear in a pocket, and will print Ruger is a slide hold-open lever. This is much less than a wider J-frame revolver not a standard slide lock, and the gun or a heavier steel pocket auto. The polymer frame is molded to a hardened steel zine. However, when held to the rear, does not lock open on an empty maga- slide, resulting in an unloaded weight of the slide can be locked open by pushing less than 9.5 ounces. Add seven rounds up the lever. This can be useful in handling an unloaded weapon, or in clear- and a pocket holster, and it is still less than one pound! That is a lot of firepower for such a light carry package. Fit and finish on the LCP appears ing difficult jams. The LCP’s manual of arms is quite to be very good for a gun in this price simple. The gun is a double action of range. The polymer frame, which Ruger sorts, but the recessed hammer is partially tensioned by operation of the Filled Nylon,” has a nicely finished look describes as “High Performance Glass slide, so there is no repeat strike capability. The result, however, is a relatively checkering. The style of the grip gives with the Ruger logo and appropriate light eight pound trigger pull that is the LCP a family resemblance to Ruger’s easily managed. There is no external or other new polymer framed pistols. The manual safety, but the long trigger pull hardened steel slide is finished in a provides adequate safety for a gun of matte blue. 14 USCONCEALEDCARRY.COM n CONCEALED CARRY MAGAZINE n JULY 2008
K&D holsters offers a Pocket Defender Convertible 2-in-1 holster for the new LCP. The LCP has extremely simple, low-profile sights for basic sight alignment. The LCP is small enough to tuck into most people’s pockets. LCP[ B Y D U A N E A . D A I K E R ] Ruger LCP Specifications Caliber Barrel Length Overall Length Overall Height Overall Width Overall Weight Trigger Pull Weight Capacity .380 Auto 2.75 inches 5.16 inches 3.60 inches .820 inches 9.4 oz. 8 lbs. Suggested Retail Price $330 6 + 1 rounds Unlike some pocket pistols, the Ruger does have small, but useable vestigial sights. In essence, you line up a small bump that serves as the front sight with a small groove that serves as the rear sight. You don’t get a true sight picture in the traditional sense, but it is enough to get a proper alignment of the gun, and it’s better than just looking down the top of a smooth slide. The benefit, of course, is that the sights are extremely low profile and snag proof, which is important for a pocket gun. Every LCP comes packaged with a single magazine, an external locking device, and a soft case. The suggested retail is $330, which should translate into street prices below $300 once the initial demand has been met. Carrying the LCP This Ruger is clearly designed for pocket carry. While some might find a home in a purse or on an ankle, the JULY 2008 n CONCEALED CARRY MAGAZINE 15
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