M&P 9C VS. Ruger LCP

[Bud11]

Thinking about getting my first semi auto after buying 3 Smith revolvers, including a 642.

Looking at the pricing, the LCP is $289 at Bud's and the M&P 9C is $454 at Bud's.

I realize this is a Smith forum, but is it worth the difference? The LCP seems to be well regarded from what I've read.

 

[SP3]

the difference is one is a .38 and one is a 9mm. Why are you not looking at the S&W Bodyguard 380?

 

[Bikemobile]

Ive handled a ruger lcp with a crimson trace fitted. It was nice but i think i would still go for the bodyguard 380.

 

[Arizona5906]

Thinking about getting my first semi auto after buying 3 Smith revolvers, including a 642.

Looking at the pricing, the LCP is $289 at Bud's and the M&P 9C is $454 at Bud's.

I realize this is a Smith forum, but is it worth the difference? The LCP seems to be well regarded from what I've read.

The M&P 9C is a 9mm and the LCP is a .380. It would be more appropriate to compare a Ruger LC9.

 

[Bud11]

the difference is one is a .38 and one is a 9mm. Why are you not looking at the S&W Bodyguard 380?

Good point. I just did check them out online and seems like a nice gun. Could not find one for sale though. Checked Bud's, Gander Mtn., Cabella's, etc. Any ideas on where and cost? Bud

 

[bigborephil]

Why do you want to go down to .380? I have had both the LCP and a 642 and sold them both. I have a new (to me) 442 coming to me now. I do not think you get anything by going to the LCP. It only holds two more rounds and they are weaker. I never shot the LCP as well as the 642 and I do not think they are are really any eaiser to hide. Both just go into a pocket.

No matter what, the LCP and M&P 9C are two very different guns in different classes. Most people cannot hide a 9C in their pocket so it is really a compact carry, not a pocket gun. I do not think you will really be happy with the LCP in any matter, especally as your first semi-auto.

 

[mrsig]

I have an LCP as well but is not a primary carry. As I have read in many other posts - if it is not at least a caribur that a LEO would have as a primary, neither should you. In my book that is a .38 or 9MM minimum. If you like the LCP look at the LC9.

 

[rock doc]

I have both. The 9c is much more accurate that the LCP. I can hit an apple at 10 yards with the 9c. If I throw the LCP, I could probably hit the apple too. The 9c is my EDC, attire permitting. I carry the LCP in my front pocket, if I can’t carry the 9c.

 

[Old cop]

I have both, and the 9C is NOT a pocket gun, but accurate & dependable. My LCP has been back to Ruger twice for the same failure to extract problem and I've been waiting for a replacement from Ruger, I guess they could not fix it.

As to the LCP you are better off w/a J frame Smith. It is only slightly larger, packs more punch, fits in a pocket easily, and is not subjected to all the problems that seem to plague the tiny .380's, to include the S&W new380.