Ruger LCP - Ouch!

[derrickonline]

I took my LCP to the range yesterday. OUCH! That thing is painful to shoot. I have the pearce grip extension (one finger) but shooting that little gun is not fun. I see what everyone meant when they said it's not a range gun. After shooting the LCP then shooting my Bersa .380 and Cougar 9mm what a world of difference. Pulling the trigger on a Bersa was like nothing. Pulling the trigger on that LCP was hard and the recoil was rough and painful to my fingers.

Anyway...I'm not good enough to give a quality range report. But I did put about 200 round through the gun no problem.

 

[AKbythebay]

Believe me, I know all about it. I take my KT P3AT to the range every few months just to run some rounds through it and make sure it's functioning correctly since it's my primary carry gun. Not fun at all. Usually digs a chunk of skin out right next to my thumb nuckle. The recoil is hard but I can live with it, but I think I'm going to get a pair of shooting gloves for next time. It's certainly not a joy to shoot like my 1911, that's for sure. More like a chore than a joy.

 

[Spot77]

In a sick and twisted way, I liked shooting the LCP. But only for two mags, then I couldn't wait to get back to something more comfortable like .500 S&W.

The LCP was most certainly painful for me to shoot, but I would do it again because it really was fun.

 

[derrickonline]

That was painful, but loading the clips every 6 shots was annyoing too. But it's all worth it to carry a super light weight conceal carry weapon.

 

[BlindViper]

In a sick and twisted way, I liked shooting the LCP. But only for two mags, then I couldn't wait to get back to something more comfortable like .500 S&W.

The LCP was most certainly painful for me to shoot, but I would do it again because it really was fun.

really you like a painful shooting experience:?

 

[alucard0822]

In a sick and twisted way, I liked shooting the LCP. But only for two mags, then I couldn't wait to get back to something more comfortable like .500 S&W.

The LCP was most certainly painful for me to shoot, but I would do it again because it really was fun.

Novus didn't have any problem with it, his 17th century duelling stance can handle anything

 

[wlc]

... But I did put about 200 round through the gun no problem.

& your hand did not fall off?
I'm good for maybe 25-40 rounds with my LCP and then I am done.

 

[kohburn]

people don't buy em because they are fun to shoot - they buy so they can conceil almost anywhere and not be unarmed.

if you can conceil a full framed gun its always going to be better

 

[smokey]

i found with alucard's that if you grip real firm it takes out some of that ouch factor. like a seatbelt, if it's loose it kinda slams into you more and popped more. it did feel weird that you can feel it slide around in your hands on each recoil.

 

[Bigdtc]

Alert. I do not even own a LCP ( yet?)...Top Glock has grip extensions for the LCP on sale right now for $11.99 and the offer ends 2/15/09...More grip, more comfort, maybe?.....Just FYI.

 

[Slimjim]

really you like a painful shooting experience:?

That gun wasnt that bad to shoot.

 

[T-Bone]

Believe me, I know all about it. I take my KT P3AT to the range every few months just to run some rounds through it and make sure it's functioning correctly since it's my primary carry gun. Not fun at all. Usually digs a chunk of skin out right next to my thumb nuckle. The recoil is hard but I can live with it, but I think I'm going to get a pair of shooting gloves for next time. It's certainly not a joy to shoot like my 1911, that's for sure. More like a chore than a joy.

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AKbythebay:::: I'm lookin down at my thumb now and I have that same chunk out next to my knuckle <<g>> I got mine from my NAA .32ACP Guardian--and I hate to tell ya but that was thru gloves! A pair of those $40.00 "Damascus Hand Armor" leather cop gloves! I was pissed, they have a hole now. Use a cheap pair when shootin that 'lil gun next time b/c it WILL grab your skin right thru the glove and rip them both. My .32 with 60gr. Corbons tears my thumb and stings my entire hand. I can imagine how that .380 must feel. How is yours on accuracy? If I ever need to shoot mine in SD I hope they're within about 7 feet!*LOL*.....T-Bone

 

[T-Bone]

I took my LCP to the range yesterday. OUCH! That thing is painful to shoot. I have the pearce grip extension (one finger) but shooting that little gun is not fun. I see what everyone meant when they said it's not a range gun. After shooting the LCP then shooting my Bersa .380 and Cougar 9mm what a world of difference. Pulling the trigger on a Bersa was like nothing. Pulling the trigger on that LCP was hard and the recoil was rough and painful to my fingers.

Anyway...I'm not good enough to give a quality range report. But I did put about 200 round through the gun no problem.

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Derrickonline:::: Man, you deserve a medal or some kinda prize for stickin with it & being able to put 200 rnds. thru that 'lil 'lcp' in one sitting! Thats incredible dude! Your hand must have felt like hamburger-(if you could feel it-lol)- T-Bone

 

[joppaj]

You guys really need to discover thejoys of snub nosed revolvers. 5 or 6 rounds of .357 goodness and no chunks torn out of your hand!

 

[T-Bone]

You're right joppaj, I have a Charter2000 Bulldog Pug .44spl. 5-shot revolver thats a dream to shoot compared to the .32s & .380s... Its not THAT much heavier than the mouseguns especially when ya think of what yer trading fer. Five big fat .44s that go where ya aim instead of 6 or 7 'lil bee's flying in any direction they want to.
With that 2" barrel tho its so loud it can wake the dead!*LOL*
Just curious joppaj, I see you're a cop. Do you carry a "wheelgun" on duty? Maybe not as your primary but backup weapon? Thanks ....T-Bone

 

[joppaj]

Just curious joppaj, I see you're a cop. Do you carry a "wheelgun" on duty?

No Sir, but it's not from a lack of desire.

 

[jjboxman]

Pain to shoot is my 500 S&W with hot hunting loads out of 4" Barrel.

 

[alucard0822]

The LCP is mild compared to the king of pain, Bond arms derringers, available in calibers like 44mag and 10mm

Firing one feels kinda like this;