My second gun. Ruger LC 380 new model?

**Yohimbe2** · 05-19-2013, 08:30 AM

I am a newbie to guns and started with a Glock 17 gen 4. I love it, but wanted something small for concealed carry. I went to buy a LCP but found it too small.

I purchased a LC380 and fired it for the first time yesterday. Although its small, it fits my hand very nicely (I have large hands) . It might take a while for me to adjust to it, but it wasn't too far off from my glock in accuracy. I was easily Able to hit the target from 25 feet or so. Not a single problem with 100 rounds.

I have a feeling this will make a very nice reliable gun for CCW. It's not too big and not too small. Just right. I do have a few complaints though. The barrel is already rubbing off paint on the square part of the barrel. (The part you see looking down at the gun) The magazine does not fit snuggly in the gun like my glock and the piece at the bottom of the magazine wiggles. This is no show stopper, but it makes the gun feel cheap compared to my glock. I've already had two gunsmiths look at it and they say its normal for ruger.

All and all, I am very pleased. I might consider a sr45 next.

**VAMarine** · 05-19-2013, 08:37 AM

THanks for the feedback, my mother-in-law has the LC9. The wear on the barrel is normal, if you look at the top of a lot of Glocks you'll see a line around the middle of the chamber.

It's just a sign that the pistol is actually getting shot.

**Yohimbe2** · 05-19-2013, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by VAMarine

THanks for the feedback, my mother-in-law has the LC9. The wear on the barrel is normal, if you look at the top of a lot of Glocks you'll see a line around the middle of the chamber.

It's just a sign that the pistol is actually getting shot.

Thanks, I actually pulled out my Dremel and polished it up a bit. It looks much better now.

**Yohimbe2** · 05-19-2013, 09:24 PM

Strangely, I am liking the ruger more than my glock. Are rugers good guns?

I am now after a ruger 1911 or sr45. I have 9mm, 380 (ccw) and now want something for fun (45acp)

I am on a waiting list for a glock 30s. Is there any reason I should not move to ruger for 45acp?

Please tell me more about ruger! How does it compare to most?

**TheLAGuy** · 05-19-2013, 09:34 PM

how much did your ruger cost you, if you don't mind me asking.

**Yohimbe2** · 05-19-2013, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by TheLAGuy

how much did your ruger cost you, if you don't mind me asking.

$410.00

I see them much cheaper on gunbroker, but I always support my local shops. No shipping cost + free range time. $40 value for range time

**TheLAGuy** · 05-20-2013, 10:51 AM

They have a range at the gun shop?

**Yohimbe2** · 05-20-2013, 06:39 PM

Originally Posted by TheLAGuy

They have a range at the gun shop?

Yes, both of my local shops have a range. Is this odd?

**Smitty79** · 05-20-2013, 08:15 PM

One thing to watch out for on Rugers as opposed to Glocks is the magazine disconnect on the SR series. I don't know if the LC's have this. This is a little dohicky that blocks the striker from hitting a round if the magazine isn't installed. Makes it impossible to shoot the gun during a tactical reload and can damage the striker if you dry fire it with no magazine. I still love my SR40, but you need to understand this difference before buying an SR series pistol. The disconnect can be removed in 5 min with the help of many youtube videos.

BTW, I have a Glock 34 and my SR40. The Ruger is on my night stand.

**Steve M1911A1** · 05-20-2013, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by Yohimbe2

Yes, both of my local shops have a range. Is this odd?

It is in the Los Angeles area.

**BigCityChief** · 05-20-2013, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Yohimbe2

Strangely, I am liking the ruger more than my glock. Are rugers good guns?

I am now after a ruger 1911 or sr45. I have 9mm, 380 (ccw) and now want something for fun (45acp)

I am on a waiting list for a glock 30s. Is there any reason I should not move to ruger for 45acp?

Please tell me more about ruger! How does it compare to most?

I have both the SR45 and the SR1911 (Commander) pistols. I really like both of them. The 1911 is a Series 70 pistol at a fantastic price and it shoots as well as my $1300 Kimber.

**Yohimbe2** · 05-21-2013, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by BigCityChief

I have both the SR45 and the SR1911 (Commander) pistols. I really like both of them. The 1911 is a Series 70 pistol at a fantastic price and it shoots as well as my $1300 Kimber.

I just bought a Ruger 1911 tonight. I wanted a SR45, but this landed in my shop an hour before I arrived. One look and I had to have it! This is a real beauty that I could not resist.

So, here I am on month two as a newbie. I now own a Glock 17 Gen4, Ruger LC380, and a Ruger 1911 45acp. Love them all. Am I off to a good start? I try the 1911 tomorrow. Will let you know how it shoots.

**BigCityChief** · 05-21-2013, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Yohimbe2

I just bought a Ruger 1911 tonight. I wanted a SR45, but this landed in my shop an hour before I arrived. One look and I had to have it! This is a real beauty that I could not resist.

So, here I am on month two as a newbie. I now own a Glock 17 Gen4, Ruger LC380, and a Ruger 1911 45acp. Love them all. Am I off to a good start? I try the 1911 tomorrow. Will let you know how it shoots.

I'd say you're off to a great start! Happy shooting!

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