OK... Here's my update... I did call Ruger and spoke to them myself regarding the clip release and the tightness as mentioned in the above post.
And.... I was told to bump the clip in with my palm.. of which I did and it does work but, my real concern was.... Will it ever get "easier" or will I have to bump it in hard all the time.?
I was told to do it several times and it will get better... It's just new and tight and, now that there is, in fact a metal clip release used and that they are stiffer and less prone to wear down .....
Now that I've done the clip bumping several times it has become easier and has a solid positive locking feel.
I was just overly concerned and had to verify myself by calling Ruger and putting them to the test... They said they get several calls a day about this clip on the LCP and have considered putting a little note in with every new LCP shipped but have not yet done such.
So there, rest assured Ruger is on the Mark with a nice LCP and great customer support.... even for old farts like me with needless concerns... sometimes anyway..