LCP Trigger Guard Broke

[camper]

Took the LCP to the range today because it has been a while since I last fired it. On the second round down range using 102 grain Golden Saber ammo the trigger guard right under the trigger broke completely out of the frame. Needless to say, that put the LCP out of action. When I got home I called Ruger customer service and they are sending me an RMA and they will fix the problem. So off to Ruger it will go on Monday. Low round count on it as well, under 400 rounds since I got it 30 months ago.

 

[boomer1]

Hey sorry to hear that you are, at present, an unhappy camper. I am sure that Ruger CS will promptly remedy your LCP problem.

I just picked up a LCP and am getting ready to head to the range for some LCP break-in time.

Post back with the outcome of your Ruger encounter.

boomer

 

[Nevada]

I've heard - often - the LCP frame is stronger than the KelTec frame. My P32 of about 10 years has had no problem. And I know, LCP = .380. I'll bet there was a flaw, like an internal bubble or something on tours. I wonder when they put a new frome on yours if you get a new seial number or if they stamp the old number on it. Probably yhe latter so they can mail it back to you.

 

[Mobuck]

Slightly off subject but my son commented on the trigger guard of his Taurus TCP whacking his trigger finger fairly hard. I didn't notice this when I fired the TCP but maybe I was holding it tighter. I wouldn't think this would be enough shock to break the trigger guard so maybe yours got dropped or banged on something during production.

 

[mike7mm08]

I've heard - often - the LCP frame is stronger than the KelTec frame. My P32 of about 10 years has had no problem. And I know, LCP = .380. I'll bet there was a flaw, like an internal bubble or something on tours. I wonder when they put a new frome on yours if you get a new seial number or if they stamp the old number on it. Probably yhe latter so they can mail it back to you.

The LCP's grip frame is not serial numbered. There is just a window in the frame to view the number. The number is actually stamped on the block that houses all the internal parts. This block is removable from the frame.

 

[Nevada]

Mike, thanks for that information.

 

[jhearne]

The LCP's grip frame is not serial numbered. There is just a window in the frame to view the number. The number is actually stamped on the block that houses all the internal parts. This block is removable from the frame.

I think more guns should be done this way, much easier to replace the frame if there's ever any issues with it like this....also makes guns like the Sig P250 more a possibility in the future.

@camper, Ruger will treat you right, great Customer Service Dept....the only variable is generally the turn around time.

Josh

 

[gatorhugger]

Not gonna bash the LCP, but one thing I noticed and it's worth mentioning here.
Look at a Keltec p3at trigger guard. Look at the LCP too.
The KT is 3 times as thick at least. I have never heard of the LCP having a problem in this area, but I noticed long ago the LCP plastic looked mighty thin in that area.

 

[GeorgeP]

The strength of the "plastic" comes from what the fiber fill is. Some use a metal fiber while some use a glass fiber and I'm sure there are other strong fibers. One day the cost of carbon fiber will be low enough for them to start using it. Then our concerns about strength are over.

 

[axisofoil]

The strength of the "plastic" comes from what the fiber fill is. Some use a metal fiber while some use a glass fiber and I'm sure there are other strong fibers. One day the cost of carbon fiber will be low enough for them to start using it. Then our concerns about strength are over.

Carbon fiber (and most fiber reinforcement, for that matter) is only strong in tension. So "our concerns about strength are over" is somewhat unwarranted.

It's also only strong in tension in ONE direction. To apply composites (carbon included) in such a way to create omnidirectional strength leads to both a larger piece and higher weight than the equivalent part made from aluminum and usually steel.