LCP II in the vault, now what?

Some guys replace the stock recoil springs (I think they’re 9#) with 13# springs from Wolff. Reduces felt recoil but makes it a little harder to rack.

I would just shoot it for awhile and see what happens. I have found out that in my experience that changing multiple things to start with makes it harder to figure out problems if they occur.

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wildcat1004 said:

I would just shoot it for awhile and see what happens. I have found out that in my experience that changing multiple things to start with makes it harder to figure out problems if they occur.

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DING!!!

wildcat1004 said:

I would just shoot it for awhile and see what happens. I have found out that in my experience that changing multiple things to start with makes it harder to figure out problems if they occur.

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I agree 100%. With a new gun I would always want to shoot at least 500 break-in rounds to get all the moving parts smoothed out. Then if you have issues or want to change something to suite your ammo or shooting style you'll have a baseline to work with. I, for one, have no problem with tinkering or customizing a gun to make it yours or make it unique, but I don't usually do much to carry guns other than grips to fit me better and maybe sights I can see better, but that's about it.

As for range toys I'll do damn near anything ... sometimes just because I can and for the fun of it. I like to tinker ... it's part of the hobby for me.

wildcat1004 said:

I would just shoot it for awhile and see what happens. I have found out that in my experience that changing multiple things to start with makes it harder to figure out problems if they occur.

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Would tend to agree. I'm more familiar with what's out there for Glocks and Sigs, but had no clue what all was out there for the Ruger.

There's really not much to the LCP II that can be tweaked. Internal springs are fine as is, can't do anything to the sights and even though the trigger has the doodad attached, it's fine. I'll run a few hundred rounds through it to see how it performs and then stash it in the closet safe for times I need a lightweight pocket carry option. As is will fit the bill just fine.

Thanks for the insights.

Just shoot it. Mouse guns are great, I pocket carry my S&W Bodyguard frequently . Little pocket guns are not really the guns to “personalize.”

I got rid of my wife’s P938 when it failed to fire right out of the box. I went with the LCP2 and couldn’t be happier. It came with a pocket holster. Sometimes after dinner I will pocket carry it when we are walking the dog. I use it with the flat mag to make it easier.

Sudsc61 said:

I got rid of my wife’s P938 when it failed to fire right out of the box.
I went with the LCP2 and couldn’t be happier.

It came with a pocket holster.
Sometimes after dinner I will pocket carry it when we are walking the dog.
I use it with the flat mag to make it easier.

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A lot of things recommend pocket carry.
Quick access, ease of carry, simple grab and go ...

Slide it in your pocket rather than having to strap up or go out naked, so to speak...

My Kahr P380 fills that role for me...

Shoot the hell out of it. Then decide what you do not like or just want to make changes.

When it comes to carry guns, especially pocket carry guns, the two criteria I apply are reliability and accuracy/shooting comfort. I've been carrying a LCP for nearly 12 years. After determining the reliability the only thing I did was install a SS recoil spring guide and changed out factory recoil spring with a Wolff spring. Also added a Hogue slip on grip to help with shooting comfort (which also increased accuracy within its inherent range limitations). Since the LCP was designated strictly for pocket carry a secure holster is very important. Purchased a Rosen Express pocket holster and have been using it since day one. Since getting my 365's the LCP hasn't seen much use but it certainly fills a need as clothing and weather restrictions.