Lcp or p238 IM AT THE STORE NOW!!!

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so I had another thread named p238vs bodyguard. I just was able to shoot a lcp and a p238 5 rounds a piece. I shot them both the same. The ruger is more snappy but not horrible. I need urgent help in deciding. Sig for 450 used older model serial starts with dao. Or brand new lcp for 200.
I need super light for pocket carry and the sig I feel might be heavier but I like it more. Well because it's a sig. the lcp sorta fits the role better. Pocket carry on like board shorts or gym shorts. FYI IM AT THE STORE NOW LOL
 
You will end up with both. Question is do you now buy the one which fits the need better or the one which you like better? How much can you afford today?

In your shoes, I'd buy the Ruger and plan ahead for just the P238 you want.
 
If you like the gun you will shoot it more. Since practice is necessary buy the Sig because you like it better. It's also a very good gun and even though it's heavier you will quickly get used to it in your pocket. I carry a J frame daily and even though there are lighter guns I no longer notice it's in my pocket.
 
You will end up with both. Question is do you now buy the one which fits the need better or the one which you like better? How much can you afford today?

In your shoes, I'd buy the Ruger and plan ahead for just the P238 you want.
Here's another vote for buying the Ruger now, and then saving up to buy the Sig to be its same-caliber buddy in the future, after you've done more research to get the exact model you want. I like having more than one gun in a certain caliber so you have a backup that can shoot the same ammo in case of some kind of malfunction with the first.

And based on what you said, it sounds like the Ruger fits your actual need better, so it might be the one you end up carrying more, if you do need it to be super light. Both are 6+1, but the LCP (II) is listed at 10.6 oz (wow) versus 15.2 oz for the P238 (which is still light).
 
So I debated and actually was able to shoot two used versions of both. I liked both. P238 was a softer shooter but I shot both just as accurately at both slow and rapid "get off me" type of fire. I liked the sights on the sig better but it's not a range gun even though I will train with it.
The sig overal was heavier ( I knew that already). In jeans with a belt it did matter. That being said I iwb carry a p320 subcompact in 9 when I can do that. Same to be honest in shorts. But I could see how it is a noticeable difference in board shorts for boating or gym shorts. Or even super deep concealment times where family or friends that maybe anti gun may see me print. I have carried for a while now and used to have the bodyguard good gun but wasn't ideal. I WENT LCP BRAND NEE WITH THE VIRIDIAN LASER E-series. $323 out the door including tax. Also included a ruger holster.
 
Since both handguns in question were semi-autos I've moved this to autoloaders. You can further discuss your purchase decision here.
 
You will end up with both. Question is do you now buy the one which fits the need better or the one which you like better? How much can you afford today?

In your shoes, I'd buy the Ruger and plan ahead for just the P238 you want.
I 100% agree that I will own a p238 eventually but the lcp fit the need.
 
Cdems

Good choice as it seems to have the lighter weight you were looking for and you can still shoot rather well with it. Sounds like you got a good deal on it as well. Now it's off to the range and practice, practice, practice!
 
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I have posted before that the lcp isn't the the pistol that I would typically look forward to buying. I don't find it appealing to my personal taste. I am more of a 1911 guy.
But if you consider it's reliability, light weight, thin design, rounded edges, potential accuracy, price, and durability...I think it's a good choice for edc.
The extended 7rd mag helps the grip.
 
I own both, I added the 13# spring to the LCP and steel guide rod, I think it makes it handle (less snappy) a little better and it is still reliable but that may be just my perception.

If I am putting a gun in my pocket, it is 99% the LCP, light, concealable, reliable, easy to carry and I shoot it well enough to depend on it.

The Sig, shoots softer, but is heavier, and mine has the talo grip so it is not as concealable, but,it could be, and I would pocket carry it if I did not have the LCP.
 
I 100% agree that I will own a p238 eventually but the lcp fit the need.

Look into the SIG P938. I love my LCP and I don't think I'd ever replace it for pocket carry, but if I put on a holster I prefer my P938. I shoot it more accurately than any other subcompact, it's got 9mm power, plus it's purdy!
 
tough choice!
I'd go with the P938, don't have one, but I've shot one and I liked it a lot.
 
Look into the SIG P938. I love my LCP and I don't think I'd ever replace it for pocket carry, but if I put on a holster I prefer my P938. I shoot it more accurately than any other subcompact, it's got 9mm power, plus it's purdy!
Of course if we're going 9mm, you also have the LC9s available, which is my personal choice. But since the OP identified .380s I stayed within that :)
 
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I have posted before that the lcp isn't the the pistol that I would typically look forward to buying. I don't find it appealing to my personal taste. I am more of a 1911 guy.
But if you consider it's reliability, light weight, thin design, rounded edges, potential accuracy, price, and durability...I think it's a good choice for edc.
The extended 7rd mag helps the grip.

Hey, I like the little knife. :) Where'd you get it?

I agree with you about the LCP.

The first couple of times I saw some being used, it was during qual ranges for guys using off-duty weapons. The LCP's were ugly, but they worked.

Then, a longtime friend of mine - (also retired peace officer, SE Asia vet and also my original martial arts instructor more than 40 years ago) - happened to mention he'd bought a LCP. This is a guy who shoots everyday on his own rural property range, and who typically carries 2 or 3 guns. He seemed a little sheepish to admit he'd bought a .380, but he said it impressed him because of how easily he could pocket it and how reliable it had proven for him. I examined and borrowed his, and then drove down to the local cop shop to buy one of my own. It was blued one produced after the recall, but before the later revision (trigger & sights).

I really liked that little LCP when I began putting it through its paces while working range sessions.

I liked it so much I went down and ordered a stainless one with the revised sights and trigger ... and I like that one a LOT.

I can run the stainless LCP through typical 3-15yds range courses-of-fire as easily as I can run my 5-shot snubs, whichw as pleasantly surprising.

Both of my LCP's feed & function with an assortment of JHP's I commonly use, and are a lot more accurate than I'd expected for such itty bitty plastic .380's.

Bottom line? When some of my pants/jeans pockets are too short to conceal one of my J-frame snubs, the LCP slips into that pocket, holstered, just fine. They let me carry a retirement weapon when my smallest centerfire revolvers aren't small enough. The .380 ACP obviously wouldn't be my first choice over the heavier bullet weights I can use in the .38 S&W Spl snubs, but it's something I trust more than a .25 or .32 pistol. ;)

Again ... nice knife. :)
 
Hey, I like the little knife. :) Where'd you get it
That little fixed blade was a limited run produced by my cousin's son. He contracted a knife maker to make them to his specifications. Quality steel, carbon fiber scales, and kydex sheath.

We agreed on the lcp.
I shoot mine weekly. It has earned my respect. I farm for a living. The little lcp goes where I go. We roll around in the gravel and dirt all week.
 
So I debated and actually was able to shoot two used versions of both. I liked both. P238 was a softer shooter but I shot both just as accurately at both slow and rapid "get off me" type of fire. I liked the sights on the sig better but it's not a range gun even though I will train with it.
The sig overal was heavier ( I knew that already). In jeans with a belt it did matter. That being said I iwb carry a p320 subcompact in 9 when I can do that. Same to be honest in shorts. But I could see how it is a noticeable difference in board shorts for boating or gym shorts. Or even super deep concealment times where family or friends that maybe anti gun may see me print. I have carried for a while now and used to have the bodyguard good gun but wasn't ideal. I WENT LCP BRAND NEE WITH THE VIRIDIAN LASER E-series. $323 out the door including tax. Also included a ruger holster.

Congrats on your purchase. The advantage of the .380 (yes, it actually has one) is that you can easily carry it every day and all of the time conveniently. Now you can join the .380 ammo debate as to whether to run full metal jacket or some kind of hollow point through your gun. My P-238 enjoys both. Currently I have FMJ loaded. Read the debates - they are interesting, but....another topic for sure.
 
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