Ruger LCP .380
50 rounds fired each, all loaded to capacity at 6+1 except where noted.
Fired in order of report.
AMMO
PMC 90 gr. FMJ
American Eagle 95 gr. FMJ
Blazer Brass 95 gr. FMJ
Test 1= 2 hand slow fire
PMC=0 failure
AE= 0 Failure
BB= 0 failure
Test 2= right hand only
PMC= 1 FT eject
AE= 0 failure
BB= 1 FT eject
Test 3= Left hand only
PMC= 0 failure
AE= 0 failure
BB= 0 failure
Test 4= 2 hand rapid fire
PMC= 1 FT eject
AE= 1 FT eject
BB= 0 failure
Test 4A= 2 hand rapid fire
PMC= 1 FT eject
AE= 0 failure
BB= 0 failure
Test 5= right hand only rapid fire
PMC= 1 FT eject
AE= 0 failure
BB= 0 failure
Test 6= 2 hand benched slow fire @ 15 ft.... accuracy test.
PMC= 1 FT eject/ 1.75” POA
AE= 0 failure/ 2.75” POA
BB= 0 failure/3” @ POA
Test 7= 1 round of each left loaded mag of 3
PMC= FT eject
AE= 0 failure
BB= 0 failure
PREP
I lightly sanded the slide rail grooves, Barrel, guide rod and hammer interface.
I then racked the slide 200-300 times dry… after cleaning off the factory oil.
It was only lubed with a light coat of CLP except for the slide rail grooves.
One drop of CLP was applied to each and allowed to run the length of the slide.
OBSERVATIONS
This LCP does not like PMC 90 gr. FMJ….duh.
This LCP has more noticeable recoil than a Kahr PM9 loaded w/ 124+P Gold Dots(IMO) and IIRC my P3AT.
The trigger on this LCP is not as nice as the trigger on my old P3AT and MUCH worse than a PM9.
I can get a firmer purchase on the P3AT due to the sharper texture.
CONCLUSION
Accuracy tests were done last…mistake…after that many rounds with a long heavy trigger.. fatigue was setting in.
I’m satisfied with performance of the AE and BB with only one FTE each in the first 200 rounds…..PMC not so much.
PMC= 6 FT eject
AE= 1 FT eject
BB= 1 FT eject
Range trip # 2
This time I added a small amount of Tetra grease to the slide rails.
I also took the Dremel to the feed ramp and chamber.
I also picked up a WWB 100 pack, this was in my back up mag when the P3AT was my EDC.
AMMO
WWB 95 gr. FMJ-FP (50 rounds)
American Eagle 95 gr. FMJ (37 rounds)
Blazer Brass 95gr. FMJ (37 rounds)
Test 1= 2 hand rapid fire @ 15 ft. 6+1
WWB= flawless x2
AE= flawless
BB= flawless
Test 2= slow fire rested @ 15ft. 5 per mag (accuracy)
WWB= flawless x2.. 2", low left
AE= flawless x2..1.75" POA
BB= flawless x2..2.5" low left
Test 3= right hand only rapid
WWB= flawless
AE= flawless
BB= flawless
Test 4= left hand only rapid @ 7 ft.
All hit the 8” target.
WWB= flawless
AE= flawless
BB= flawless
Test 5= right hand only 6+1
WWB= flawless
AE= flawless
BB= flawless
Test 7= WWB re-test...Slow fire rested @ 15ft. 6 shots.
Because WWB can’t be as bad as I was the first time.
Neither can BB for that matter but….I gots more WWB
Flawless.....1.25" POA
OBSERVATIONS
Everything fired without issue this time so IMO the LCP needs a F&B/ break in to be reliable.
I can’t call the LCP superior or more accurate than the P3AT but, it’s a good clone.
WWB seemed to have a little less felt recoil.
CONCLUSION
I got this to be a weak side bug and it will fill that role well.
It’ll be loaded with the WWB because it was reliable, accurate.. it will penetrate and seemed to recoil less.
The trigger seems to be getting better as I shoot more and I'm happy with this LCP
274 total rounds fired.
Last failure at approximately round # 77
50 PMC= 6 FTE
87 Blazer Brass= 1 FTE
87 American Eagle= 1 FTE
50 WWB= 0 failures