Sloman said:
I just got my NEW (no dash) LCP from Ruger today. It was a replacement for my older (with a dash) LCP that kept shearing off the takedown pin heads. BTW: THANKS RUGER FOR THE EXCELLENT SERVICE!
I too noticed the new trigger pull on the gun. The shortness of pull to the break surprised me. At times the break is unexpected. Guess I just need to get used to it. And the pull is not as smooth as my old gun, but maybe that will work itself out in time. This is definitely a self defense gun.
On a side note, does anyone carry this gun with one in the chamber as a cwp? I used to with the old LCP but there is nothing in the new manual stating I can and I don't know if any newer changes, other than the trigger pull, were done on these new non-dash models that would make carrying one in the chamber dangerous.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
For CWP you will need to carry one in the chamber because most of the time you that you would ever need the little gun, you will not get advance notice or have time to chamber the weapon. I agree that the shorter trigger stroke is NOT an improvement for this strictly defensive pistol. However you can create a safe situation with a proper holster and good gun handling techniques.
A holster that complete encases the trigger is a must. Also, you can practice with the gun to get comfortable with the new breaking point. This is really good source for a very high quality pocket holster at reasonable cost that keeps the gun clean, protects the trigger, and breaks up the outline in your pocket. http://www.rkbaholsters.com/pocketcarry.html If you want to carry on your belt, this maker also does exceptional work at reasonable cost: http://www.ozarksholstercompany.com/shop/solo-single-clip-holster/
You still have a good gun. After 150 rounds of practice you will be more comfortable with your new gun. A quality holster with stiff leather or plastic that encases the trigger along with careful gun handling should make you 100% safe.