Pocket Carry: M&P.380 or Ruger LCP?

I agree with Chat.Phil about the safeties.
On these small, immediate action guns a tiny safety is not something I want to fumble with.
I find the long trigger pull of the early Rugers, my finger and brain are the right combination of safeties for a gun designed to do what a small .380 is designed to do. The long pull is not as nice as the striker fired trigger for bullseyes but for up to 7/10yds. it's perfectly fine.
 
Re: Post #20 that's some impressive shooting.
 
I have a pair of micro 380s. A Kahr CW380 and more recently an LCP. Specifically, a Gen2 stainless. Both have proven to be reliable and more accurate than they should be.

While a fine weapon, the Smith just never entered into the running for me. YMMV. A longer and heavier trigger, a grip that just didn't feel good to my hand (totally subjective), and an awkwardly placed, stiff thumb safety. The one sided safety was a big deal to me as a lefty.

When Ruger lowered their price by $100, I grabbed a stainless LCP, and am quite pleased. Pleased enough that I find myself reaching for my LCP over my beloved 642 more often than before in the sauna of Georgia summer heat. Even an airweight J-frame can't compete with the ease of carry of the LCP. Ruger did hit a home run with their mouse gun.
 
TeaDub said:
... and more recently an LCP. Specifically, a Gen2 stainless. ...

While a fine weapon, the Smith just never entered into the running for me. YMMV. A longer and heavier trigger, a grip that just didn't feel good to my hand (totally subjective)...

When Ruger lowered their price by $100, I grabbed a stainless LCP, and am quite pleased. Pleased enough that I find myself reaching for my LCP over my beloved 642 more often than before in the sauna of Georgia summer heat. Even an airweight J-frame can't compete with the ease of carry of the LCP. Ruger did hit a home run with their mouse gun.
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Similar to my experience.

I liked the first earlier version of my blued LCP so well that I tried the newer stainless version, which I like even more. My J's are seeing more time in the safe.
 
Old cop said:
Gander Mountain has the LCP on sale until 8/6 @ $199 so I picked one up. It's no fun at the range but it shot equal to the M&P as far as accuracy and quick follow up shots. No failures of any kind. The real difference is in the pocket w/a holster. The LCP is about three ounces lighter, which may not sound like much, but is lots easier to carry. Ruger tosses in a pocket holster in the box so no need to buy anything except an extra mag, you only get one w/the LCP. The LCP is much easier to carry in both dress slacks and jeans but the M&P (no laser) is more fun for extended range sessions. The LCP will now be my EDC and the no laser M&P will probably go to my son in law.
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Thanks for the review, & the Gander Mt. heads up. My wife will be getting her CCH permit soon, and will be taking the BG 380. I'm gonna need a pocket gun replacement and was looking at the LCP or the Taurus TCP. I was leaning toward the Taurus, just because of the cheaper price, but with the Gander Mt sale the Ruger would actually be cheaper. I like Taurus, but Ruger does have a better reputation, plus you said it comes with the pocket holster. How does the LCP trigger compare to the BG 380? I know the BG has about a 12lb DAO pull, much like a revolver, and 2nd strike capability which I'll probably miss.
 
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The trigger on the newer model LCP is crisper and lighter than the M&P .380
 
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