I've had my eye on the new Ruger LCP .380 pistol ever since it was introduced at SHOT. Smaller and lighter than my j-frame .38 but with 2 more rounds, faster reload, possibly a better trigger pull and better sights.....well ok, the sights suck but so do the j-frame's so no loss there. Saw my first one this weekend at a scalper's price of $499 but it was the ONLY one I saw at the show. At Ruger's MSRP of $330, this should be a real bargin in my book if it proves to be as reliable as the earliest reports are suggesting. I plan on looking for one within the next month or so after the initial rush has passed a little.
From Ruger's web site....
Ruger LCP™ Pistols offer the following features:
** Ultra-light, compact carry pistols weigh only 9.4 ounces in Ruger's smallest pistol frame with a height of 3.6 inches and a width of just .82 inches.
** The LCP is comfortable and affordable, making it a natural choice for a dependable back-up or personal defense carry pistol.
** High performance, glass-filled nylon frame is topped by a through-hardened steel slide in a blued finish.
** 6+1 capacity.
| Caliber: | .380 Auto |
| Capacity: | 6+1 Rounds |
| Finish: | Blued |
| Grip: | Glass-Filled Nylon |
| Barrel Length: | 2.75" |
| Groove: | 6 |
| Twist: | 1:16" RH |
| Overall Length: | 5.16" |
| Weight: | 9.4 oz |
| California Approved: | No |
| Massachusetts Approved: | No |
| Front Sight(s): | Fixed |
| Rear Sight(s): | Fixed |
| Other Features: | N/A |
| Suggested Retail Price: | $ 330.00 |
| Miscellaneous: | One 6-Round Magazine Included. Available for sale beginning mid-March, 2008. |
