For those of you that have experience with both the Ruger LCP 2 and the Glock 42, which do you prefer and why?
There is quite a bit of difference between the two. The Glock 42 compares more closely to the LC380.
That said, I prefer the Glock 42: Many more mag options that all lock backthe slide. Easy to install night sights, trigger upgrades, etc. I shoot the Glock better. It is larger and heavier but fits in a front pocket holster just fine.
Since the LCP-2 has a lighter trigger now they both need to be kept in a holster for safety. The trigger block gadgets have not been terribly reliable . The trigger guard holsters work OK but the string is a nuisance.
I was using an LCP Custom for a "carry anytime gun". My youngest boy talked me out of it though. I prefer it to the LCP-2 even though it takes a bit of energy to chamber a round and the slide does not lock open when empty. Decent sights and a nice double action trigger pull.