LCP II hurts

[Kodiak]

Hey guys first time poster, long time shooter. Anyway, I sold my old pocket carry Kahr CM9 to get something smaller and got the new LCP II. Took it out today for the first time just to see what ammo it likes. It fired all five types I had with zero issues which was great.

But after 5 mags, the pad on my trigger finger was killing me and I could shoot no more. I could tell after the first couple of rounds it hurt to shoot this little pistol, which shocked me. It is so reliable, I wont be getting rid of it and will use it for pocket carry, but it sure won't see much range time unless I wear a glove or a band aid. Anyone else have this problem?

 

[Sunset_Va]

On my third time shooting my II, it happened (finger sting) to me, but only when I was doing aimed slow fire.

During point and shoot rapid fire, either didn't happen or I didn't notice.

I do wish the backstrap was more rounded however, the flat backstrap just doesn't mesh well.

 

[blume357]

I have the same problem with the LC9s.... not sure it is the trigger sting you discribe but it is not fun to shoot for sure... but that is not why I carry it.... So, about every month or two (too much work and not enough time to get to the range) I run a mag or two through it and hope that is all I will ever have to do.

 

[Sunset_Va]

Welcome to the forum, Kodiak.
Perhaps others have had the same trigger sting, and can devise or suggest a fix.

Remembering many of the Romanian AK rifles from years ago had severe trigger slap .

 

[Kodiak]

Welcome to the forum, Kodiak.
Perhaps others have had the same trigger sting, and can devise or suggest a fix.

Remembering many of the Romanian AK rifles from years ago had severe trigger slap .

Thanks, besides the trigger slap, I love the gun for CCW. I only wear 32 jeans, and this slips right in my pocket, whereas my CM9 was a bit large. I had a similar trigger issue several years ago with a Walther PPS so sold it and got the Kahr. But I'm not going to give up on this Ruger because the size and dependability seems perfect for me.

Hopefully someone on here has a fix, but kind of doubt it. I am really happy it shot everything I threw at it, round, blunt and hollow point ammo without a hitch.

 

[Kodiak]

I have the same problem with the LC9s.... not sure it is the trigger sting you discribe but it is not fun to shoot for sure... but that is not why I carry it.... So, about every month or two (too much work and not enough time to get to the range) I run a mag or two through it and hope that is all I will ever have to do.

I have the same feeling with this LCP II. Like I said, I will wrap a band aid on my finger next time I go out to hopefully make it a bit more bearable. I am curious if the standard LCP would so the same thing. I dry fired an LCP at LGS, but never with live rounds.

 

[FergusonTO35]

I've never noticed trigger slap or anything like that with my standard LCP.

 

[jeremy060]

On my third time shooting my II, it happened (finger sting) to me, but only when I was doing aimed slow fire.

During point and shoot rapid fire, either didn't happen or I didn't notice.

I do wish the backstrap was more rounded however, the flat backstrap just doesn't mesh well.

Is there any solution for that backstrap? I shot the LCP2 today and agree, it needed to be rounded. The original LCP was more comfortable in my hand but I love the trigger on the new one.

 

[RedLabel]

You say the pad of your trigger finger is stinging? I have apparently never had that problem. The web of my shooting hand will get sore after awhile shooting a small gun, I have an old model LCP. I am trying to figure out the physics of this and how it happens when the trigger finger isn't taking recoil.

 

[gasbag]

I traded in my LCP after my trigger finger kept getting pinched.
It seems my big old fat hands are too big for that little gun.
Also, even with the extension on the mag I could still get only two fingers on the grip.
Bought a Sig P238. It's perfect.
YMMV

 

[DanPop]

Considering it's not a range gun, stinging wouldn't surprise me. I would suggest when at the range with this gun use Hickock 45's remedy, a band-aid on your forefinger. I have an LCP (1) and do not have that problem but I have worked with my hands all my life so I have thicker skin I guess.

 

[usmc6433-6437]

Hey guys first time poster, long time shooter. Anyway, I sold my old pocket carry Kahr CM9 to get something smaller and got the new LCP II. Took it out today for the first time just to see what ammo it likes. It fired all five types I had with zero issues which was great.

But after 5 mags, the pad on my trigger finger was killing me and I could shoot no more. I could tell after the first couple of rounds it hurt to shoot this little pistol, which shocked me. It is so reliable, I wont be getting rid of it and will use it for pocket carry, but it sure won't see much range time unless I wear a glove or a band aid. Anyone else have this problem?

First off, congrats on your LCPII...it's a great looking pistol! Second, even with the slight changing of the grip frame and slide, it is still a very small pistol, that is (for gun size) chambered in a heavy recoiling round. All those P3AT's, LCP's, and whatever else that small, are going to hurt to shoot on extended sessions at the range. When I shoot my LCP, I put about 3 to 4 magazines through it, then that's it. Clean it and carry it a lot though.

 

[Kodiak]

Thanks for the reply's. I have shot other small guns that have not done this, including my Kahr CM9 with +p rounds and XDs .45. They had heavy recoil, but didn't sting my finger like this. The only other one that slapped/pinched my finger like this was a Walther PPS. I sold it because of the issue.

I will try the band aid thing, but I may pick up one of the LCP Customs and try it while they are still available if you search. The PPS had the same Glock style safety trigger as does this LCP II. It may be possible that is the culprit. But I'm just guessing.

 

[Sunset_Va]

Thanks for the reply's. I have shot other small guns that have not done this, including my Kahr CM9 with +p rounds and XDs .45. They had heavy recoil, but didn't sting my finger like this. The only other one that slapped/pinched my finger like this was a Walther PPS. I sold it because of the issue.

I will try the band aid thing, but I may pick up one of the LCP Customs and try it while they are still available if you search. The PPS had the same Glock style safety trigger as does this LCP II. It may be possible that is the culprit. But I'm just guessing.

Bad about your PPS, I have the 9mm version, and its never given me any problems, its the small pistol that acts like a full size pistol.

As for the trigger slap,sting on the LCPII, most trigger sting is vibration from the hammer, transmitted to the trigger although the safety on the II, is kinda sharp, and I am hesistant to do any smoothing on it.

I just placed an order from Red River Tactical for a IWB Kydex holster in Flat Dark Earth for my LCP II. I carry it in my front pocket with the factory pocket holster, but its not my preferred modeof carry.

 

[Sunset_Va]

On my third time shooting my II, it happened (finger sting) to me, but only when I was doing aimed slow fire.

During point and shoot rapid fire, either didn't happen or I didn't notice.

I do wish the backstrap was more rounded however, the flat backstrap just doesn't mesh well.

Is there any solution for that backstrap? I shot the LCP2 today and agree, it needed to be rounded. The original LCP was more comfortable in my hand but I love the trigger on the new one.

I put both a Traction Grip and a Small Pachmyer grip sleeve on my II, which helps with the backstrap too.

 

[Kodiak]

Thanks for the reply's. I have shot other small guns that have not done this, including my Kahr CM9 with +p rounds and XDs .45. They had heavy recoil, but didn't sting my finger like this. The only other one that slapped/pinched my finger like this was a Walther PPS. I sold it because of the issue.

I will try the band aid thing, but I may pick up one of the LCP Customs and try it while they are still available if you search. The PPS had the same Glock style safety trigger as does this LCP II. It may be possible that is the culprit. But I'm just guessing.

Bad about your PPS, I have the 9mm version, and its never given me any problems, its the small pistol that acts like a full size pistol.

I really wanted to like the PPS, but when you shoot something and it bites back, it's kind of tough to get warm and fuzzy with it. I posted the issue on the Walther forum, and it turned into a brawl with several in there basically blaming me, not the gun. Just because it doesn't sting one persons finger, doesn't mean it won't to another.

The LCP II is doing basically the same thing to my trigger finger. I did a trade for this LCP and can't help but wonder if that is the reason the guy wanted my M&P 22 so bad after only buying the LCP II new only a month earlier.

 

[Prescut]

I had a LCP and it bit my trigger finger everytime out. As I recall it got caught between the trigger and the trigger guard on the reset. After a half dozen painfull sessions, I traded it. I got the keltec p3at and the trigger was better.

I'm really looking at the LCP II, but my experience tells me to wait and shoot someone else's first. These first reports are not encouraging.

 

[Sunset_Va]

I can understand everyone here that talks about the trigger sting. It can be annoying, but to me its just a lesser annoyance.

As long as my LCPII never jams, and by point shooting I can keep all 7 rounds in a 5" circle at 12', and I am going to keep researching until I find a fix for it, but it's not a factor that makes me want to trade this pistol.

 

[WAYNO]

Hey guys first time poster, long time shooter. Anyway, I sold my old pocket carry Kahr CM9 to get something smaller and got the new LCP II. Took it out today for the first time just to see what ammo it likes. It fired all five types I had with zero issues which was great.

But after 5 mags, the pad on my trigger finger was killing me and I could shoot no more. I could tell after the first couple of rounds it hurt to shoot this little pistol, which shocked me. It is so reliable, I wont be getting rid of it and will use it for pocket carry, but it sure won't see much range time unless I wear a glove or a band aid. Anyone else have this problem?

Believe me when I say my reply is constructive...

Little bitty guns, with very little mass, with little bitty springs that must be really stout, and relatively small surface areas bearing against different parts of the hand can be uncomfortable...There's no free ride. It's a trade off between comfort or ease of carry.

Normally, a little gun like this is not shot a whole bunch. Fired for function, then put away. It's commendable that you're shooting it enough to be comfortable with it, but if your hand hurts after five magazines, then maybe stop after four.

WAYNO.

 

[Cheesewhiz]

Wayno, good post.

 

[Kodiak]

Hey guys first time poster, long time shooter. Anyway, I sold my old pocket carry Kahr CM9 to get something smaller and got the new LCP II. Took it out today for the first time just to see what ammo it likes. It fired all five types I had with zero issues which was great.

But after 5 mags, the pad on my trigger finger was killing me and I could shoot no more. I could tell after the first couple of rounds it hurt to shoot this little pistol, which shocked me. It is so reliable, I wont be getting rid of it and will use it for pocket carry, but it sure won't see much range time unless I wear a glove or a band aid. Anyone else have this problem?

Believe me when I say my reply is constructive...

Little bitty guns, with very little mass, with little bitty springs that must be really stout, and relatively small surface areas bearing against different parts of the hand can be uncomfortable...There's no free ride. It's a trade off between comfort or ease of carry.

Normally, a little gun like this is not shot a whole bunch. Fired for function, then put away. It's commendable that you're shooting it enough to be comfortable with it, but if your hand hurts after five magazines, then maybe stop after four.

WAYNO.

It hurt the pad of my trigger finger after the first shot. Five magazines is all I could handle the first time out as I was trying different ammo. Like I said earlier, I will do the Hickock45 thing next time out and wear a band aid.

This is not my first time with small guns, like I said I carried a Kahr CM9 and had no issues with it after 500 rounds, many +p. I also had an XDs .45, it just kicked too freakin' hard for my small hand, but no finger sting. I have also shot a Kahr P380 which is not a whole lot larger than this LCP, and it did not sting my finger. My only reasons for purchasing the LCP II was price and ease of pocket carry, which it does well. Plus this one seems to eat anything it is fed, which is a huge plus in such a small semi.

 

[WAYNO]

Then I guess we're running out of answers for you. Little guns are what they are, and some folks are just more sensitive.

The XD .45 kicked too hard, the PPS hurt your finger, and the LCPII hurts your finger. The Kahr was comfortable.

Maybe the Kahr is the answer?

 

[hotshot]

After 80 rounds LCP11 flawless no trigger finger problems, but sore web of the hand. agree not a range gun, but a great pocket gun and a super trigger and all the other improvements. Ruger won me back from the old LCP that i sold years ago. Also have a Taurus Millenium G2 9mm which has shot everything with no issues. I have the bases covered.

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

I have no problem with the new LCPII and my trigger finger. But it's a different story with my very early LCP with a 35lb trigger pull. After a magazine or two my trigger finger really aches.
I was impressed shooting 80 rounds through my new Sig P238 the other day. No discomfort although you know when that little 380 is firing.