NRA First: Ruger LCP II Pistol

Published on October 6, 2016
Duration: 3:07

This expert review by Joe K. Bach of American Rifleman details the Ruger LCP II pistol, highlighting its significant improvements over the original LCP. Key upgrades include enhanced texturing, a raised backstrap for better control, improved integral sights, and a crucial last-round hold-open feature. The most notable change is the shift from a long double-action trigger to a crisp, approximately 6 lb single-action trigger, making the LCP II a more user-friendly and effective option for personal protection.

Quick Summary

The Ruger LCP II offers key improvements over the original LCP, including enhanced texturing, a raised backstrap, better sights, and a last-round hold-open feature. Its most significant upgrade is a crisp, approximately 6 lb single-action trigger, replacing the LCP's long double-action pull, making it a more user-friendly option for personal protection.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction by Joe K. Bach
  2. 00:09Focus on Ruger LCP II Pistol
  3. 00:12Legacy of the Original Ruger LCP
  4. 00:34Limitations of the Original LCP
  5. 00:57Improvements in the Ruger LCP II
  6. 01:16Utilitarian Design Benefits
  7. 01:41Empty Magazine Hold Open Function
  8. 01:58Trigger Mechanism Upgrade
  9. 02:25Magazine Compatibility
  10. 02:40Market Positioning and Future
  11. 02:57Call to Action: Visit Ruger.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main improvements of the Ruger LCP II over the original LCP?

The Ruger LCP II significantly improves upon the original LCP with enhanced texturing, a raised backstrap for better grip, improved sights, and a crucial last-round hold-open feature. Most notably, it replaces the LCP's long double-action trigger with a crisp, approximately 6 lb single-action trigger.

What is the trigger type and pull weight on the Ruger LCP II?

The Ruger LCP II features a single-action trigger mechanism. It is hammer-fired and offers a crisp trigger pull with an approximate weight of 6 lbs, a substantial upgrade from the original LCP's double-action trigger.

Are Ruger LCP II magazines compatible with the original Ruger LCP?

Yes, Ruger LCP II magazines are backwards compatible with the original Ruger LCP. Any LCP magazine will function in either model. However, the last-round hold-open feature requires an LCP II magazine to be used with an LCP II pistol.

What is the significance of the last-round hold-open feature on the Ruger LCP II?

The last-round hold-open feature on the Ruger LCP II is a significant functional upgrade. It allows the slide to lock to the rear after the last round is fired, providing a clear visual and tactile indication that the firearm is empty, which was absent on the original LCP.

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