Originally Posted by cvhoss

I've been buying/shooting handguns for over 30 years. I currently own 28 handguns (19 semi-autos, 8 revolvers, 1 derringer) and have sold/traded a couple dozen others. Of all the handguns I've ever owned, the only ones that ever broke leaving them useless until repaired were both $1000.00+ revolvers (hand spring broke on one, bolt spring on the other). Of tens of thousands of rounds sent downrange over the years, I've never had a semi break to the point of being useless. Have I had FTF or FTE problems? Yes. But I've also had primers back out on a revolver and lock it up. Can a semi-auto pistol fail? Yes, but so can a revolver and to expect 100% reliability from any mechanical device defies logic. Manufacturers know this and they provide a method to remedy the problem -- It's called a warranty. But to denounce any item, gun/automobile/television/etc. for a single failure without allowing the manufacturer the opportunity to correct the problem is not a fair response.

It's too bad you had a problem with your LCP but I'm confident of two things. 1. Had you given Ruger the chance, they would have made the gun work. 2. You'll find that the number of satisfied LCP owners vastly outnumbers the dissatisfied ones.

The 380 acp would never be my primary choice for an EDC but in the correct platform, it provides the ability to carry a firearm when no other size/cartridge may be a viable option.

Hoss