I am too new to carry for there to have been an upgrade like you. ;D However, several of shooters whom I respect and have been carrying for a long time are in the process of "qualifying" their LCP for EDC BUG to replace the wheel gun they have now.matt said:My lcp has taken the place of my smith and taurus snub,I was wondering how many of you had done the same.it is much thinner and lighter than either revolver and with more ammo.
I don't think you gain that much going to a 38spl if you are using some of the hotter 380 loads. That's why the snubbie I carry is a 44spl, close to 45ACP performance in a 20oz revolver that I can almost stick in my front pocket....matt said:My lcp has taken the place of my smith and taurus snub,I was wondering how many of you had done the same.it is much thinner and lighter than either revolver and with more ammo.
But I bet the recoil would be wicked during a ccw encounter.Ooben said:I don't think you gain that much going to a 38spl if you are using some of the hotter 380 loads. That's why the snubbie I carry is a 44spl, close to 45ACP performance in a 20oz revolver that I can almost stick in my front pocket....matt said:My lcp has taken the place of my smith and taurus snub,I was wondering how many of you had done the same.it is much thinner and lighter than either revolver and with more ammo.![]()
Actually, the recoil is pretty aggressive anytimedjchristensen said:But I bet the recoil would be wicked during a ccw encounter.
I agree completely! I have a hard enough time trying to use a speed loader at the range, I shudder thinking about doing that in a real life stressful encounter. That's another reason I practice so much with the revolver, I'm hoping that 1 or 2 solid hits with a 240 gr slug will take the fight out of anyone. I have heard many people say that the fastest reload is pulling another handgun, and the LCP fits the bill perfectly!funbobby522 said:For me a key advantage of the LCP over any revolver is the reload. Not only is it much harder to carry a revolver speed loader, I sure wouldn't EVER want to try to do a real world emergency reload with one while my adrenalin is pumping! One hole is much easier to find than six without looking while you're feet are flying, in my humble opinion.
ADP3 said:I've had my LCP for 2 months now and carried it daily. S&W just released some Model 642's without the lock so I ordered one. It shoots fine and is well finished but it weighs 5 ounces more than the LCP and is bulkier. I didn't think that it would carry as easily as the LCP and now I've confirmed my suspicion. It's more accurate than the LCP but not enough to matter in self defense. I like it but I'd rather carry the LCP. I'm going to sell the 642 and buying a second LCP.
Best Regards,
ADP3
Zach and Holly said:great gun to, plus the 38 compared to the 380 is kinda---apples and oranges. With our without the lock a great revolver. I think you can even take the lock "out" if it bugs a person that much...ADP3 said:I've had my LCP for 2 months now and carried it daily. S&W just released some Model 642's without the lock so I ordered one. It shoots fine and is well finished but it weighs 5 ounces more than the LCP and is bulkier. I didn't think that it would carry as easily as the LCP and now I've confirmed my suspicion. It's more accurate than the LCP but not enough to matter in self defense. I like it but I'd rather carry the LCP. I'm going to sell the 642 and buying a second LCP.
Best Regards,
ADP3
What is it about the lock you don't like? I keep hearing that. I'll buy your 642! I want one...