Had opportunity to shoot a Ruger LCP and a Glock 42

[pawncop]

We had firearms qualification today. One of the investigators I work with had the LCP and the Glock 42 out to complete off duty/back up qualification.

Sooooo, I shot both to see how they compared.

The LCP was first. Liked the built in laser, could see it well in daylight. It is very concealable. Recoil is fine. The trigger pull is a little long for me but not unreasonable being it is DAO, sights are pretty sparse. I know the laser is present but what if it fails.

The Glock 42 felt better in my hand, grouped very well, recoil was a pussy cat. It is not as concealable as the LCP, but the difference is not significant. Sights are much better.

Liked them both but would probably choose the Glock if I was looking for a new ,380 ACP.

I hope you find this helpful.

 

[OS-Wiz]

Thanks for the mini-review. I like both weapons too; irony is that I own both and have probably put a 1000 rounds thru each.
For deep concealment, the LCP and an extra mag in my pocket. Or as a BUG on ankle/wherever.
G42 is not really a pocket gun, a tad too big unless you're a big guy that wears loose fitting pants.
The LCP is NOT a gun you take to the range and pump a 100 rounds thru it. The damn thing is brutal after a couple mags.
The G42 is a sweet shooter at the range and is more of a A/IWB weapon or BUG.

 

[petepeterson]

I posted last week about the Glock 42. I think it's a great little gun, but too big for it's capacity and caliber. I think the folks replying to my post assumed I was knocking it, but that's not the case. I just think with a little ingenuity, they could've produced the same size pistol in 9mm. It's not much smaller than the Shield.

 

[Mule Packer]

I wouldn't worry about the laser failing on the LCP. Even if it did, you have to remember what the LCP is intended for...up close and personal. It's not a target pistol.

You won't need the sights when the robber is only four feet away from you and demanding your wallet. We're talking "belly button" range here. And that is where the LCP excels. It's small enough to conceal in your "Speed-os" but, with the right ammunition, is adequate enough to shake someone's day up.

 

[pawncop]

Mule Packer,
I totally agree with your comment regarding the sights of the LCP. I was just making the observations for each firearm.

I would make the same observation regarding my Colt 1908 and Savage 1917, both in .380 ACP and very sparse sights and both were designed to be true pocket pistols.

 

[John R]

I haven't shot the Glock yet, not too impressed with LCP.
I'm sure it's a great hide-away, just can't get used to the trigger.
If someone made a striker fired gun this size, I'd be all over it.

 

[4896worker]

while trying to settle on a carry gun for my wife we have purchased several pistols for her to try ( oh darn had to buy another gun for the wife to try, what we will do for our wives ) She has settled 3 and that is all we are allowed in the golden state on our ccw's . 642 smith because simple to operate , but it recoils alot and is hard to be accurate with .Ruger LCP small easy to conceal not hard to shoot but is a little to "snappy" . G42 the goldie locks guns big enough to get a grip on small enough to conceal, light wieght good sights and soft recoil so she will practice with it . No its not a 9mm and if it was it would recoil to much . No its not a seacamp and if it was it would be to small . For a smaller person who does not like recoil it is a good fit .

 

[M29since14]

...If someone made a striker fired gun this size, I'd be all over it.

How does the little Kahr .380 Auto compare? I imagine a little bigger, but with a much better trigger and much better sights, from what I understand. Is the size a deal-breaker? I have not had the chance to look carefully at one.

 

[USAF385]

The size difference puts the glock in a different category than the LCP in my opinion. It's just too large for me for what it is.

 

[kozal01]

The 42 is a.380 in the frame size of what others are making 9mm in. Glock was a day (or a few years) late and a dollar short with the 42 imo. You can buy 9mm's smaller than the 42. Sorry glock fanboys but IMHO glock missed the boat on this one.


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[4896worker]

Have to say comparing g42 to LCP is apples to oranges . They both are .380 but their size puts them in different classes . Have one of each and they each fill a need .

 

[Wyatt p. Tato]

I did care for glocks until I started to look for a replacement pocket carry for my 442. I bought an M&P compact. I can pocket carry it but it was a little too large. Looked at the LC9s and all the other .380 pistols, taraus,ruger, the bodyguard etc. ended up with the glock 42. It is great, better in the pocket than the 442. Better to shoot. Liked it so much I bought another glock and will be selling the M&P for another glock.

 

[Jessie]

I haven't shot the Glock yet, not too impressed with LCP.
I'm sure it's a great hide-away, just can't get used to the trigger.
If someone made a striker fired gun this size, I'd be all over it.

Ruger may just do that. They did it with the LC9s and I understand its a much better gun now.
I wish I had waited longer.

 

[kozal01]

Ruger may just do that. They did it with the LC9s and I understand its a much better gun now.

I wish I had waited longer.

I wouldn't be surprised if they did come out with a SF LCP. I wouldn't replace my LCP for one though as I find the trigger to not be as terrible as many make it out to be. Most don't know that the first gen LCP's had smaller sights and a longer trigger pull while the gen 2's had improved trigger and sights. I find both to be quite manageable on my 2nd Gen. It's actually a fun little gun to shoot, more than I can say about the S&W bodyguard my wife used to have, that thing was terrible.


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[CAJUNLAWYER]

well, I'll say it...try theM&P380. Wonderful little gun. I fired 100 rounds through it in a session and could have shot more it I had brought more. I really like this little gun.

 

[kozal01]

well, I'll say it...try theM&P380. Wonderful little gun. I fired 100 rounds through it in a session and could have shot more it I had brought more. I really like this little gun.

Are you referring to the M&P bodyguard? If so the trigger has not been improved from the original BG to the M&P BG


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[ChattanoogaPhil]

The LCP was first. Liked the built in laser, could see it well in daylight. It is very concealable. Recoil is fine. The trigger pull is a little long for me but not unreasonable being it is DAO, sights are pretty sparse. I know the laser is present but what if it fails.

What if the laser fails?
7yds.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Are you referring to the M&P bodyguard? If so the trigger has not been improved from the original BG to the M&P BG


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Never had an original BG so I wouldn't know. I do know that I like mine-can keep all rounds in a sillouette at 5 yards. Got no problems with the trigger-it feels fine to me. Makes the gun go BOOM every time I pull it.

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

How does the little Kahr .380 Auto compare? I imagine a little bigger, but with a much better trigger and much better sights, from what I understand. Is the size a deal-breaker? I have not had the chance to look carefully at one.

I am able to carry the 42 in some plants. Feel much safer with the Glock. Did not trust the LCP or P3at. Traded both off +$$ for a excellent 66-3 snub.

Joe

 

[ChattanoogaPhil]

well, I'll say it...try theM&P380. Wonderful little gun. I fired 100 rounds through it in a session and could have shot more it I had brought more. I really like this little gun.

Nice gun. I already have a pocket .380, LCP. But if I want a larger heavier gun, equipped with a manual safety and miniature control, and a trigger that is even worse than what I have, the M&P will be on top of the list.