guns are like people, I only consider them reliable once they have proven themselves.
Has your lcp proven it's self to be reliable??????
If so, then i wouldn't have a problem using it for a ccw.
like people, guns need time to prove themselves worthy.
I never base a guns reliability on someone else's experience or from the makers reputation.
People are no different, let them prove themselves as well.
go to a gun range in a couple of outtings and discharge about 200 rounds each session, then you will get an idea what you are up against. To truly know is to take time to find out.
Mine is 100% reliable with every thing i have put it through( ammo wise or drills), except it doesn't favor the hornady xtp round for some reason----The lcp is ammo specific.
Keltec has went to a metal magazine release button ,maybe ruger should as well.
My thoughts on these dropping magazine incidents are that the ones with the problems are slapping their mags in like their guns are made of steel.
Another possibility, there also might be some extra material( plastic, dirt, or debris) , in the gun itself or some extra material on the magazine to prevent it from fully seating properly. Another theory is that just maybe they are pressing the mag. release button unaware.
That is just my opinion, though.
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