Question on LCP

[Bruiser]

I'm thinking of getting the LCP for pocket carry, but when I held one, my entire pinky was off the gun. Does the 7 round magazine help fix that? Even if it wasn't fully on, any contact would make me feel more comfortable.

Thanks.

 

[Petie]

On my LCP, I use the included finger extension but yes my pinky is not involved. Can't remember the brand but I purchased a pair of extended longer pieces for the magazines but they were too short for me to add another finger. My hands are not big either. Also it really made a pocket draw harder. Think the only way to get a full hand grip is to use a larger gun and give up the pocket gun idea - at least with jeans and such.

 

[Petie]

Oh and the 7 round magazine is the same length as the stock 6 round - just some internal modifications to allow the extra round. I have 2 of them.

 

[TXRuger]

I suggest you try the Pearce Grip Extension for the LCP.

 

[Petie]

Yea that is the one I purchased. Works great for people with large fingers to get their third finger on but for me it did not allow using my pinky at all and my fingers are not big. I have a set of those if anyone wants to try them as I have no need.

 

[maineultraclassic]

My pinky doesn't do anything...........but after getting used to it, it's really not a big deal.

It's a pocket carry gun, smaller is better.

Steve

 

[Bruiser]

Thanks for the replies. However, the boss shot down the idea, so no LCP for me.

 

[gunjunkie]

It doesn't bother me a bit. Little finger under the grip just like on a single action. I never saw any sense in buying a small pistol that will conceal easy, then adding grip extensions to make it larger.

 

[cjs1945]

The factory 7 round gives about 1/4 inch more length than the 6 round mag with the pinky extension, and is just enough for me to get three fingers on grip. it is not enough longer to have any effect on CC though, and is a nice addition that has performed flawlessly so far for me.

 

[TXRuger]

I agree with cjs1945. The Pearce grip extension adds only about 5/8" to the length of the 6rd mag, just enough for my 3 fingers and it's never interfered with the concealment of my TCP (*). On the other hand, it has helped my accuracy remarkably because I could have better grip.

Edit: (*) and LCP. I have both and they're about the same size.

 

[groberts]

So what you are saying is someone with a large hand couldn't even get two fingers on an LCP? Wow :shock:

 

[Bruiser]

I barely got my two fingers on the LCP. So I bought an LC9. This way I can use 1 caliber for 3 of my 5 handguns (SR9, SR9c, and now LC9).

 

[norm]

I have a LCP with a Hogue grip. With the optional Ruger base plate I get two fingers around it. Because it's so small, I put the LCP in my front pants pocket. Like my credit card, I don't leave home without it.

 

[dickydalton]

Like Norm says, two fingers are enough for me. This isn't a 44 Mag we're talking about.

 

[George]

Thanks for the replies. However, the boss shot down the idea, so no LCP for me.

Grow a pair!! Buy the darn thing! Then help her understand why you did..Oh and hide the ViceGrips first!! I'm lucky my wife encourages me to get a new gun if that's what I want! Maybe you can talk her into a self defense class or something.. This may help her deal with gun carry. Just make sure to check out the type of class first that may lead her into guns slowly..George