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majority of owners will likely carry this gun in a pocket. Pocket carry, however, should never be undertaken without a pocket holster to stabilize the gun, minimize printing, and protect the trigger from a negligent discharge. My friend Kevin Manley at K&D Holsters provided me with one of his Pocket Defender Convertible 2-in-1 holsters for this review. The 2-in-1 is one of Kevin’s standard pocket holsters with a removable anti-print panel that helps further disguise the shape of the gun. I find that some pockets need an anti-print panel for most effective concealment, and some do not. The K&D Holsters 2-in-1 gives you that kind of flexibility. A standard 2-in-1 will cost you about $50. The holster shown here has been dressed up with exotic ostrich skin at some extra cost. Kevin’s work is top notch, and he takes customer satisfaction very seriously. You can view K&D Holsters’ entire line at www.kdholsters. com or call (813) 601-0504. Shooting the LCP Pocket guns can be a handful to shoot. I find the LCP, however, to be better than most. The grip is just big enough to wrap two fingers around. In this lightweight package the perceived recoil of even the modest .380 Auto round is stout. While some recoil-sensitive people may find this gun objectionable, I think that most shooters will not be bothered. Recoil is manageable, and there are no sharp edges to draw blood. I fired over 100 rounds in a day with no significant discomfort. To me, the LCP is much more fun to shoot than a lightweight snubby revolver with hot loads. Functionality was exceptional, with absolutely no failures exhibited in well over 100 rounds fired. The gun happily digested all my test ammo—the Hornady .380 Auto 90 grain HP/XTP jacketed hollowpoint. An average group at seven yards measured two inches. That kind of performance is certainly “combat accurate,” and represents excellent performance for a gun with minimal sights. Average muzzle velocity with the Hornady rounds was 800 feet per second–not bad for a .380 Auto with a 2.75” barrel! Hornady’s excellent line of ammunition can be viewed at www. hornady.com, or you can call (800) 338- 3220. In short, the LCP shoots and performs very well for its diminutive size. It exceeded my expectations for such a small piece. The limiting factor on shooting this gun is the sights, which are designed to be minimal. As long as you can do your part, I believe the Ruger will perform well in any realistic self-defense situation. Conclusions I am happy to see Ruger making a serious run at the civilian concealed carry market. Ruger’s reputation of building quality frames is well-known, and the company stands behind its products. Ruger has gotten some criticism of the LCP being a close copy of another manufacturer’s design. Clearly this is not an uncommon phenomenon in the firearms market. Ultimately the successes of any model will depend upon its functionality over time and the manufacturer’s support of the product. Given Ruger’s track record, there is every reason to believe the LCP will be well-received, and that Ruger will sell a bunch of them. The LCP is an excellent new offering from Sturm, Ruger and Company that is specifically designed for concealed carry. This pocket pistol should serve you well as a backup gun or a primary carry gun for deep concealment. As for me, when I finished shooting the LCP for this review, I cleaned it, loaded it, and put in my pocket. You can view the LCP at www.ruger.com or call (928) 778-6555 for additional information. n [ Duane A. Daiker is a Contributing Editor for CCM, but is otherwise a regular guy—not much different from you. Duane has been a lifelong shooter and goes about his life an armed, responsible, and somewhat opinionated citizen. Duane can be reached at Daiker@ RealWorldCarryGear.com. His other feature articles and Real World Carry Gear Columns can be viewed at: www. RealWorldCarryGear.com. ] Shooting Results Load Hornady .380 Auto HP/XTP Average Velocity Extreme Spread Average 800 83 2.0 Velocity measured in fps 10 feet from the muzzle for 10 consecutive shots with a Shooting Chrony chronograph. Temperature: 75° F. Accuracy measured in inches for two, five-shot groups fired offhand at 7 yards. The Ruger LCP performed very well, and there were no failures in over 100 rounds. 16 USCONCEALEDCARRY.COM n CONCEALED CARRY MAGAZINE n JULY 2008
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