- Ruger LCP
Infobox Weapon
name= Ruger LCP
caption= Ruger LCP displayed at the 2008 SHOT Show. [ [http://lundestudio.com/2008SHOTShow/ Ken Lunde's Shot Show review page] ]
origin= flagcountry|United States
type=Pistol
is_ranged= yes
designer=
design_date=
manufacturer=Ruger
production_date= 2008
variants=
weight= oz to g| 9.4|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes
length= in to mm| 5.16|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes
part_length= in to mm| 2.75|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes
width=in to mm| .82|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes
height=in to mm| 3.6|abbr=on|precision=0|wiki=yes
cartridge=.380 ACP
action=Short recoil , semi-automatic
feed= 6 round box magazine
sights=The Ruger LCP (Lightweight Compact Pistol) is a subcompact,
.380 ACP pocket pistol announced bySturm, Ruger at the 2008SHOT Show . The pistol lacks certain features required for sale inCalifornia orMassachusetts . [cite web |url=http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdSpecsView?model=3701 |title=Specifications |publisher=Ruger] [cite web |url=http://www.ruger.com/LCP/index.html |title=LCP |publisher=Ruger]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. [cite web |url=http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080202005006&newsLang=en |title=Ruger Introduces the LCP .380 Lightweight Compact Pistol | [publisher=Ruger press release]
The pistol has a glass-filled nylon frame and a through-hardened blued steel slide. It is similar in appearance to the
Kel-Tec P3AT 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. MSRP for the Ruger LCP is less than $330 (US).The small two finger grip of this gun can be made more comfortable with the use of the Hogue HAND"ALL"® Jr. grip. The Kel-Tec P3AT pocket clip is compatible with the LCP. It is possible to tell if there is a round chambered by looking at the "view hole" next to the extractor.
References
External links
* [http://www.downrange.tv/player.htm?bcpid=452320104&bclid=459256134&bctid=1433966126 Video review of LCP]
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