I'm still looking for an ankle carry gun. I really wanted to stick with 9mm, but you guys have peaked my interest. What do you guys think a good option?
This is why I hate going to local gun shops
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Another that came up was the stealthgear ventcore (Ruger LCP 2 Mini Ventcore® Holster). It looks tuckable but they don't specifically advertise it as such for some reason. Thanks for all your holster tips, btw, I got a Safariland for the Glock
Hey nice. And yea just about any holster that has these types of mounting clips Will be tuckable.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
Bought a holster that’s all Jude’s for my LCPII from just holster it. Nice holster. IWB and just clips to the belt. Has slightly adjustable cant and very good adjustable retention. $50. A little expensive for the amount of Kydex used but that’s life.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Anyone else consider carrying it owb? The LCP and II are so thin you could probably wear it owb and not print.
ECU Pirates
.308 Win
I do sometimes. Like you said it doesn’t print.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
It doesn’t print not even a little bit.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Got my mag and reloading supplies today. Loaded up some lehigh defense projectiles for testing. It's amazing how much better that little bit of extension makes the grip feel.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
How many more rounds does it hold?
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Just 1.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Damn. It looks like it can hold 2 more.
2WheelGnnr
6.5 Creedmoor
I have a regular LCP but Ive wondered how the LCP II is comparably and am sorta thinking about maybe handling one and looking into an LCP II... but not sure I want to trade in my current LCP as its a TALO edition with silver medalion on it....may want to hold onto it and let it be my trailer queen gun.
Again I wonder if the LCP would be more comfortable as grip looks deeper..and the reg LCP snaps pretty good when shooting it......
Again I wonder if the LCP would be more comfortable as grip looks deeper..and the reg LCP snaps pretty good when shooting it......
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
I would hold on to the LCP. Unless a gun is really really bad I wouldn't ever get rid of it. It can only go up in value. Especially around election time. As far as the II... From everything I've seen comparing the 2 guns the trigger alone is worth getting the II. It's very crisp and predictable. The slide manipulation seems to be alot smoother easier as well. The slide release to me looks better than on the original and the sights are definitely better. Oh yeah. There is also last round hold open.
2WheelGnnr
6.5 Creedmoor
Mmmmm good info gunslingerboy........hold open on last round nice...and the reg lcp trigger could be better...but my thought as well...keep it and see if value increases....It was my EDC for a while...and sometimes still is....
The lack of any decent sight picture, sights is a disappointment with the original...
I will look into it...thanks for the review/opinion of it.
The lack of any decent sight picture, sights is a disappointment with the original...
I will look into it...thanks for the review/opinion of it.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Ok so I went out at lunch time and did a couple quick five round tests. It's brutal out there. I loaded the sets at Lehigh's min and max loads. Being that the bullets are lighter there is less recoil than with 100 and 90 grainers. The primers look really good with 0 flattening which is awesome considering how soft federal primers are. What's interesting is that Lehigh has the velocities at 1070-1155 fps out of a 3.25 inch barrel. I got higher velocity at their min load then they got out of their max load. And the LCP II has a 2.75 inch barrel. Lehigh is usually very accurate with their testing. Now I'll just do some accuracy testing and then should be ready to start carrying.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I went out today, too. It was hellacious, even under shade.
I'm an amateur but I can get the LCP2 to be pretty accurate if I'm shooting very, very slowly. Shooting at speed I'm low left like made. Common technique problem among shooters, but for me at least much more likely on this small thing (not surprising, and I don't slight the gun for it). It sure does snap in the hand.
I often have about one misfire per pack of 50. My second round failed to chamber, so I manually did it, then shot another 50 without issue. I failed to clean it last time I took it out, though, so could be a dirt problem.
I'm an amateur but I can get the LCP2 to be pretty accurate if I'm shooting very, very slowly. Shooting at speed I'm low left like made. Common technique problem among shooters, but for me at least much more likely on this small thing (not surprising, and I don't slight the gun for it). It sure does snap in the hand.
I often have about one misfire per pack of 50. My second round failed to chamber, so I manually did it, then shot another 50 without issue. I failed to clean it last time I took it out, though, so could be a dirt problem.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
I found this. Looks like it would be a good option.
https://innovativearms.com/portfolio/sight-upgrade/
https://innovativearms.com/portfolio/sight-upgrade/
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I’ve looked at that and decided against it. I only paid $200 for my LCPII new and figured it can shoot it accurately now from 15-25 feet away. That’s pretty much my limit for that gun and the laws of NYS so I see no point in doubling the cost of the gun for some sights.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
I can see the stock sights just fine as well. This might be a good option for those that maybe can't see them. Or anyone that wants a good night sight.
Cleck
.308 Win
I like this idea. I know they sell the paint pens or whatever else they are, but this seems like a nice and quick idea. I might have to experiment w/ something like this at my Weds night class, see if having a more visible front sight helps placement on those targets better
Edit: just looked at my Shield vs my 1911. Shield has all 3 points in white, and the 1911 has an orange fiber sight added. I definitely notice the 45 a lot faster than I do the Shield. When it comes to targets where all you have to do is put the front sight on them and shoot, that could be a difference maker.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I will be doing this. Placed my name on the waiting list.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
I used sparkly white nail polish. I swear it’s the wife’s and not mine.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Can't wait to see it.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Well let’s see how long they take to e-mail me to send it in. Kind of steep at 175 but it would make the little gun perfect for me.
I was on their upgrade list last year as I considered the upgrade. When they finally emailed me I declined because it didn’t make sense to spend as much as a new LCP on sights. Figured I’d put the money toward ammo and range time. At the defensive distances you would use an LCP at it’s really a point and shoot.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I think so, too. This gun is not one you're going to go to the range and shoot "for fun". I don't believe anybody using it in a defensive situation will use sights anyway. It's neat to be accurate on such a tiny gun but I doubt it has a practical use case.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Yeah. It’s pretty steep. The way I look at it however as far as the price goes is, “Would I pay $450 for a tiny, reliable carry gun that I can actually utilize the sights if I needed to compared to one with shitty sights at $275?” The answer would be yes.
Just because it’s a small gun, it doesn’t mean the sights can never come in handy. If my loved ones are ever tangling with a perp, I want sights even if the distance is 5 yards.
Blimey
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I'd probably look at a different gun before dumping money into the LCP II. It's great for what it is, but I think you'd find the sig P238 a class above.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
I hear you but not a fan of 1911 type guns. Don’t like exposed hammer, safeties, and beaver tails. They poke me in the gut carrying appendix. The LCP is still considerably thinner and the trigger is pretty damned good.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Wish they offered upgrades out the box. Like an LCP 2 Custom. I think people would pay for that.
Mark my words. The LCP 3 will have sights. They’ll say that’s what the people want so that they can sell another gun. These companies do upgrades in baby steps to make you keep buying new guns instead of offering everything all at once.
Mark my words. The LCP 3 will have sights. They’ll say that’s what the people want so that they can sell another gun. These companies do upgrades in baby steps to make you keep buying new guns instead of offering everything all at once.
I recently picked up a couple of Kimbers,- Micro Raptors in .380 and 9mm. Both are stainless. I haven’t started looking hard for an ankle holster for either one yet, as I am carrying one or the other pocket carry for now. But I think either would be damn nice for ankle carry.