Ruger LCP : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

Fred1369 · 04-25-2008, 07:45 PM

has now replaced the Kel-Tec P3AT that I was planning to get as soon as the Permit comes through.

george248 · 04-27-2008, 07:48 AM

I have been checking it out myself...looks are more appealing than the Kel-Tec, but the Kel-Tec is slightly lighter and thinner.

The KT has been around longer, so they have had more time to fine tune the bugs out of it.

I want one!

decisions, decisions...

01FLHT4ME · 04-29-2008, 08:38 AM

Was looking at the LCP at our new Gander Mtn last week, Ruger sure looks like a copy of the Kel-Tec.

The Ruger was definitely more Refined, if that is the correct word, the Kel-Tec is a little more rough, manufacturing blemishes, where it doesn't mater, outside of slide, etc.
They wanted $299 for each.

I paid $269 OTD for the Kel-Tec.

I have beeen really happy with my Kel-Tec

vindex1963 · 04-29-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 01FLHT4ME

I have beeen really happy with my Kel-Tec

Mine has been 100%.

01FLHT4ME · 04-30-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vindex1963

Mine has been 100%.

Same here, I have put over 2500 rds thru it with never a FTF or a FTE.

Volvit · 04-30-2008, 12:09 PM

I really like the looks of the LCP and being a strong believer in Ruger products I could definately see me carrying one of the LCPs in the future. Otherwise I hold strong to my Taurus .380, shoots damn straight, just a bit bulky for everyday carry.

geoffreyt · 04-30-2008, 12:12 PM

9.4 ounces, HOLY COW http://www.ruger.com/LCP/index.html

Beats the pee out of my PPK/S

george248 · 05-01-2008, 02:22 AM

the Kel Tec is only 8.3 ounces (add another 2.8 with loaded mag.)

I have heard that the Ruger even shares the same part numbers with the Kel Tec... wonder if Ruger is paying them or did they just outright steal their design

chuckfw · 06-08-2008, 10:36 AM

Handled one at the gunshow yesterday. I didn't feel comfortable with it and therefore wouldn't want to carry one. The LCP just seemed like a little toy gun. But then, it may be just me, I have no plastic handguns in my inventory.

I think I will stick with my Colt Lightening & my Colt Pony Pocketlite .380s. The Colts give me a better grip feel, are very reliable and I already have them. They weigh just a little more, but not enough to matter. I have not experienced any failures with either of the two guns in many rounds of factory & reloads and they give a decent grouping at close range.