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If you and your dad were both having trouble then I would suspect a problem with the pistol.
I have found my example of one LCP to be very accurate at 10 paces when I don't have the coffee jitters too bad. Just have to hold the little sucker tight is all.
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I rested my hand on the top of low barricade and fired these 6 rds strong hand only at 10 yards with a 1st Gen Ruger LCP ..... the one with the looooong trigger pull and the tiny nubs for sights. The newer versions are much easier to shoot. ![[Linked Image]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/855/0uhk.jpg)
The uninitiated are always easily impressed.
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I would agree, have a P238, and have shot a friends LCP. For myself I will take the Sig. Depends on what you want. I am a 1911 guy, the P238 is pretty close but much smaller. Same drill, same memory for operation, works for me. Yeah, the P238 is a nice gun, but depending on the version, that's a $700+ gun vs $250 for the LCP II. MM
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Often, you get what you pay for.
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True, but in this case, the P238 is not 3x the gun that the new LCP II is, IMO.
I shoot the Ruger just fine at distances it is intended for & it's been 100% reliable.
Though I do like the 238, the differences in the real world are mostly fluff & personal preference, not a big practical difference.
YMMV
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Fugk those 238's.
They go against the ideal of what a pocket gun should be.
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Fugk those 238's.
They go against the ideal of what a pocket gun should be. A little heavy, and you need to operate a thumb safety, so I would agree that the LCP is a superior pants pocket gun.
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![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/medium/91324.jpeg) I can hit a barn.
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great gun the 42 but big for my pocket.
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Fugk those 238's.
They go against the ideal of what a pocket gun should be. Don't hold back, man...............tell 'em whatcha really think.  MM
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Fugk those 238's.
They go against the ideal of what a pocket gun should be. A little heavy, and you need to operate a thumb safety, so I would agree that the LCP is a superior pants pocket gun. I suppose you never had to carry a 25 ounce S&W 640 in your pocket back in the day.  I don't feel the need to get down to 12 ounces loaded to make me happy. I also had a Sig P238 a while back. While it was fun, accurate and very fast, I also did not like the safety when presenting from the pocket.
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Well you use yours and I will be happy to use mine. At least we have a choice.
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Ok not new to pistol or revolver shooting. In my army days I qualified expert with the 1911 ( that was '71) I only like guns that will hit what I shoot at. That being said I plan to get a .380 small enough to fit a pocket holster. I would be pretty happy if I could keep my groups inside 4 or 5 inches at something like 10 yds. Considering the short site radius and my 67 year old eyes is that asking too much? Not a true pocket pistol in the sense of the word . Has a billion safeties, fits and carry,s in the back pocket of a pair of blue jeans really good. Got a holster fits in the small of back really well. Little heavy... 15+1 capacity 3.5" barrel Just under 5" sight radius. Has a real nice feel in the hands shooting it, full purchase in the hands. Basically a ppk clone Shot at 15 yards with 2 hand grip , probably alot better if off a bag, but not realistic. Dead on hold, none of that 6 oclock silliness. Have ran 165 rounds thru it. Definatley has a preference for certain ammo. Feed issue last round with rem umc and federal every time Rem tgt ran perfect Got a box of geco to check out in the near future 12 bucks a box at midsouth down the road. .380 ammo is priced ridiculous...... Just gotta practice on mondays when the range is 7 bucks to get better with it. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/89427.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/89428.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/89639.jpg) Left hand holster for right hand small of the back carry ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/91433.jpg)
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If you have some brass, .380 is as cheap to load nowadays as 9mm. If you buy in lots of 2000, Precision Delta 95 grain FMJ flat points are $87 a thousand with free shipping. If you buy a gun capable of being shot a lot, there is no reason not to shoot it a lot!
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"Got a holster fits in the small of back really well."
Yep.
May want to try drawing while flat on your back to simulate result of a physical assault. If assailant is on top of you and you have any "excess poundage"...
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The Glock 42 is easy to shoot well with vs an LCP, though, if that’s a high priority for you. I'm not a Glock fan but the 42 did impress me with its accuracy.
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"Got a holster fits in the small of back really well."
Yep.
May want to try drawing while flat on your back to simulate result of a physical assault. If assailant is on top of you and you have any "excess poundage"...
Thank you for the advice. I'm 5' 6" and weigh 376. I need to practice that I geuss.
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