Ruger LCP | Personal Defense Firearms | MidwayUSA

Published on September 29, 2010
Duration: 1:31

Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, provides an expert assessment of the Ruger LCP in .380 Auto for concealed carry. The evaluation includes performance metrics like Time to First Hit and accuracy within a 3-second window, concluding with a total score for its effectiveness in personal defense scenarios.

Quick Summary

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA evaluated the Ruger LCP in .380 Auto for concealed carry, scoring it 447 for Time to First Hit and 487 for follow-up accuracy. Despite the .380 ACP being light in stopping power, the LCP achieved an overall score of 637/1000 for personal defense effectiveness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Ruger LCP
  2. 00:19Time to First Hit Test
  3. 00:37Accuracy Test (Follow-up Shots)
  4. 00:52Knockdown Factor Discussion
  5. 01:11Conclusion and Overall Score

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ruger LCP's performance in concealed carry tests?

The Ruger LCP in .380 Auto scored 447 for Time to First Hit and 487 for follow-up accuracy within 3 seconds, receiving an overall concealed carry score of 637/1000 from Larry Potterfield.

How effective is the .380 Auto cartridge for self-defense?

The .380 Auto cartridge is noted as being relatively light in stopping power, though it's a popular choice for concealed carry due to its manageable recoil and suitability for small firearms.

What metrics were used to evaluate the Ruger LCP?

The evaluation included Time to First Hit (TTFH) from 20 feet, accuracy of follow-up shots within a 3-second window, and a discussion of the Knockdown Factor for the .380 ACP cartridge.

Who evaluated the Ruger LCP and what was the overall score?

Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, evaluated the Ruger LCP, assigning it a total performance score of 637 out of 1000 for concealed carry applications.

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