Ruger LCP - reports of broken trigger mechanism - Warning to LCP owners! - Page 7

Desk Jockey · May 23rd, 2008, 12:27 AM

My LCP has a problem I haven't read about yet. The more I shoot it, the more I like it. Since ammo isn't cheap, that's a problem.

FN1910 · May 23rd, 2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by realitycramp

I sure hope the problems are limited. I am sure pleased with my LCP. No offense intended to FN1910 but there seems to be a big quality difference bewteen the LCP and the P3AT.

I haven't seen or handled a LCP so I can't tell and taking no offense at all. There are several reasons to choose one gun over another but the most important to me is that when you pull the trigger it goes bang. Lots of people put looks, quality (which may or may not translate to reliability), cost, feel etc. ahead of it going bang. If I was looking for a small gun I would sure consider the LCP but I am not rushing out to trade mine yet.

packin45 · May 24th, 2008, 10:35 AM

LOL...looks kind of like the thread I started, when I offhandedly mentioned the issues I had with my XD45.

I'm certainly no expert, but the P3ATs I've handled seem to be really cheaply made, and I'm having a hard time understanding why so much is being made of the fact that they (and the LCP- a P3AT knockoff) apparently break. It should be pretty obvious that a $250 pistol full of little pot-metal parts is going to give you some issues, guys, come on. It's probably better than no gun at all, but I think most of us would agree that there are probably far better choices for a carry gun, in both make and caliber.

DrSal · May 24th, 2008, 11:49 AM

If you want a 'small' carry gun, get a glock 26 or a small S&W or taurus or sp101 revolver.They have always worked. Granted not as concealable or small as the keltec or lcp but at least they go bang when you pull the trigger!

razz · May 31st, 2008, 11:15 AM

How do I edit my first original post?

Anyway, here is an update. I found another report but it looks like it didn't break on the same area. His broke at 414th round.

pics by Jax

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JerryM · May 31st, 2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by packin45

LOL...looks kind of like the thread I started, when I offhandedly mentioned the issues I had with my XD45.

I'm certainly no expert, but the P3ATs I've handled seem to be really cheaply made, and I'm having a hard time understanding why so much is being made of the fact that they (and the LCP- a P3AT knockoff) apparently break. It should be pretty obvious that a $250 pistol full of little pot-metal parts is going to give you some issues, guys, come on. It's probably better than no gun at all, but I think most of us would agree that there are probably far better choices for a carry gun, in both make and caliber.

Sometimes these are the best carry guns. Sometimes I need a pocket carry. I find that the small J Frames are still too large, and a G26 (I do have one) is much too bulky.
I have a "carrier" that looks more like a thin "blackberry" case than a gun holster. No one ever gives it a second look, and I can wear it to the gym or church when I do not wear a coat, which is normally only on Wed night.

So I would submit that there is a slot for the admittedly cheap guns, as long as they work.

Regards,
Jerry

May 24th, 2008, 10:35 AM	#63
packin45 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 236	LOL...looks kind of like the thread I started, when I offhandedly mentioned the issues I had with my XD45. I'm certainly no expert, but the P3ATs I've handled seem to be really cheaply made, and I'm having a hard time understanding why so much is being made of the fact that they (and the LCP- a P3AT knockoff) apparently break. It should be pretty obvious that a $250 pistol full of little pot-metal parts is going to give you some issues, guys, come on. It's probably better than no gun at all, but I think most of us would agree that there are probably far better choices for a carry gun, in both make and caliber. __________________ Glock 21 .45 ACP Glock 17 9mm Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

May 31st, 2008, 11:15 AM	#65
razz Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 90	Another broken LCP! How do I edit my first original post? Anyway, here is an update. I found another report but it looks like it didn't break on the same area. His broke at 414th round. pics by Jax RugerForum.com :: View topic - LCP broken trigger pivot

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May 23rd, 2008, 12:27 AM	#61
Desk Jockey Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 63	My LCP has a problem I haven't read about yet. The more I shoot it, the more I like it. Since ammo isn't cheap, that's a problem.

May 24th, 2008, 11:49 AM	#64
DrSal Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 159	If you want a 'small' carry gun, get a glock 26 or a small S&W or taurus or sp101 revolver.They have always worked. Granted not as concealable or small as the keltec or lcp but at least they go bang when you pull the trigger!