Ruger LCP
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Price: $299.99
Manufacturer: RUGER & COMPANY INC
Manufacturer Item #: 3701
Impact Item #: 736676037018
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Ruger LCP
Ruger LCP displayed at the 2008 SHOT Show. [1]
Type Pistol
Place of origin United States
Production history
Manufacturer Ruger
Produced 2008 - present
Specifications
Weight 9.4 oz (266 g)
Length 5.16 in (131 mm)
Barrel length 2.75 in (70 mm)
Width .82 in (21 mm)
Height 3.6 in (91 mm)
Cartridge .380 ACP
Action Short recoil
Feed system 6 round box magazine
Sights Fixed
The Ruger LCP (Lightweight Compact Pistol) is a subcompact, .380 ACP pocket pistol announced by Sturm, Ruger at the 2008 SHOT Show. The pistol lacks certain features required for sale in California or Massachusetts.[2][3]
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), enters a major new market with the introduction of the Ruger LCP (Lightweight Compact Pistol), a .380 autoloader that offers legendary Ruger reliability and quality in an ultra-light, compact carry pistol. Following quickly on the heels of the successful introduction of the Ruger SR9[TM] 9mm pistol, the LCP is the latest addition to the Ruger Hard-R([TM]) line of products, and it demonstrates a firm commitment by the Company to respond to customers.
Overview
Weighing less than 10 ounces (280 g) this is Ruger's first entry into the field of tiny, ultra-light defensive pistols. LCP stands for "Light, Compact Pistol" and was designed in direct response to customer requests for a compact firearm for use by police as a back-up, and as a defensive handgun for civilian concealed carry needs.[4]
In fact, "The development and introduction of the Ruger LCP is in direct response to customer demand," said Ruger President, Stephen L. Sanetti. "We have not been part of this market, but the growing number of states authorizing the licensed carry of pistols for personal protection by law-abiding citizens, and continued demand by law enforcement for quality back-up guns, cannot be ignored. The Ruger LCP is a .380 Auto pistol with superior ergonomic design and handsome styling. It incorporates state-of-the-art polymers, aircraft quality aluminum alloys and high-grade precision steel components engineered for strength and maximum weight savings."
The pistol has a glass-filled nylon frame, a two-finger grip, and a through-hardened blued steel slide. It is similar in appearance to the Kel-Tec P-3AT and uses a similar tension spring for the lightweight hammer, identical locked breech mechanism, and similar takedown method. The main differences are the Glock style extractor and the incorporation of an external slide stop. It is possible to tell if there is a round chambered by looking at the "view hole" next to the extractor. MSRP for the Ruger LCP is $330 (US).[5] Kahr Arms has introduced a similar pistol, the Kahr P380, that sells for significantly more.
The 9.4 ounce LCP pistol has a capacity of 6 + 1 rounds of .380 Auto. With a height of only 3.6 inches and a width of .82 inches, the small, lightweight LCP pistol is a reliable back-up or carry pistol. The high-performance, glass-filled nylon frame is topped by a through hardened blued slide. The Ruger LCP features a 2.75 inch barrel and an overall length of 5.16 inches. When size and weight savings count, the Ruger LCP pistol is a natural for personal defense carry, in a purse, briefcase, or inside hiking gear.
On October 29, 2008, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. announced a recall of some of the LCP pistols due to reports of some of the guns discharging if dropped onto a hard surface.[6] The recall announcement stated that Ruger would upgrade the hammer system, make other unspecified improvements, and compensate the owner by providing an additional magazine with in-built grip extension.
Each LCP comes with a soft case, instruction manual, external locking device and one magazine. For more information on the Ruger LCP pistol, visit the specially designed microsite at http://www.ruger.com/LCP/.
