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    Quote Originally Posted by Mbaker78 View Post
    I've only made it to the range about 1/3 as much as I've wanted to this summer...
    That sounds about right. Just as well. Had a hard time getting reloading supplies most of the past year. Still, its hard not taking a new toy out to play with. Hope you get to take it out soon, let us know how you like it.

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    I finally made it to the range today to try out the LCP. I took my Kel-Tec P32 (which will be replaced by the LCP as an every-day-carry pistol) for the sake of comparison. Overall, I am pleased with the LCP. I will briefly compare the two on a few main points.

    Accuracy: the LCP was accurate, just as others have told me, despite the greater recoil than the P32. As a matter of fact, I found it was more accurate than the P32.

    Ammo feed/fire/eject reliability: I put about 90 rounds through the LCP, both FMJs (Fiocchi) and Federal Hydra-shock HPs. I never had a failure to feed, fire, or eject. The P32 gobbled up FMJs with no problem, but HPs needed a spacer in the magazine in order to avoid rim lock (which I didn’t have). However, in the P32’s defense, HPs in. 32 Auto don’t seem to expand reliably, so, with the exception of the first round, I only used FMJs when carrying it.

    I also noticed that the LCP ejected all the cases in pretty much the same general area. I recovered all but 3 or 4 of my cases. The P32 ejects cases all over the place. I fired about half as many rounds through the P32 but came up about 8 short when recovering cases. So, statistically, I recovered about 96% of the .380 Auto cases and 79% of the .32 Auto cases.

    Design features: Both pistols feel about the same in hand and in my pocket. I prefer the LCP’s sights to the odd sights on the P32 (but Kel-Tec may have changed them for the 2nd gen version). However, I do prefer the slide hold-open triggered by an empty magazine on the P32, which the LCP doesn’t have. The LCP has a manual lever that can be pushed up to lock the slide back. Also, I prefer the shape of the trigger guard on the P32, it has a bump forward of the trigger that provides a positive perch for my off-hand index finger. However, I found when shooting, that it didn’t make a lot of difference whether I had that little “bump” or not.

    Overall, I am happy with the LCP. Its superior accuracy makes up for some of the design features that don’t thrill me.

    Ed

    P.S. I also like the idea of putting a bigger hole in my target with the LCP as compared to the P32.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WarEagleEd View Post
    P.S. I also like the idea of putting a bigger hole in my target with the LCP as compared to the P32.
    That's why I carry a 40s&w. But I'm a bigger guy and have more... frame... to cover the fact I'm carrying a bigger gun.

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    Just a little follow-up, I have been carrying my LCP in a front pocket holster made by Galco. However, pocket carry has its limitations, such as getting in and out of the car. It can be cumbersome pulling it out of the front pocket and putting in the car and vice-versa. On long trips this is no big deal, but on shopping trips with frequent stops, it can get old quick. Therefore, I end up leaving it in the car (doesn't help when I am inside) or leaving it in my pocket while driving, which means I can't retrieve it fast at all. I wanted to wear it on my side so as to avoid these problems. I decided to try a Fobus holster because I like the one I have for my Bersa .380 and it was available locally. I bought the Evolution Paddle holster with adjustable retention. It is a very comfy combo due to its small size and the light weight of the gun. I put it on right before leaving the house the other day and barely noticed it was there while doing some shopping with the wife. When I got back, I kept it on for quite some time while I sat around watching football and doing other things around the house. Once again, the light weight of the gun coupled with the overall small size of the gun/holster combo meant that it rarely got in my way or caused any discomfort. I wouldn't have just lounged around the house with my Bersa .380 attached to my hip. I really enjoy this combination and have increased my frequency of carrying a concealed weapon because of it.

    Ed

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    I leave mine in the holster in the car, it's not too far from the seatbelt buckle and not too terribly hard to draw from there while sitting.

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    I have had one for a couple of years it is my go to carry in the hot summer months with just shorts and a t-shirt. I have a pocket holster but I prefer to carry it in a Desantis IWB at about 5 O"clock. It carries this way very comfortable you will forget you even have it with you. That holster allows you to carry and extra mag also.

    I have yet to have any ammo jam this gun and I have fed it just about everything.

    This is definitely not a target pistol altho if you paint the sights a little you can do pretty good with it.

    It does have a long trigger pull which is really the only safety on the gun. But I guarantee you if you ever have to use in a self defense situation you will never notice it.

    This is really a close in point and shoot type gun. Try shooting silhouette targets at about 15ft with out using the sights. With a little practice you will find you will be putting them all in center mass with out much trouble.

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