{"id":61961,"date":"2016-08-11T09:45:39","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T13:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=61961"},"modified":"2016-08-11T09:45:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T02:55:00","slug":"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_61997\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-1-Lv2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61997\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61997\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-1-Lv2.jpg\" alt=\"The Ruger LCP Custom takes the strengths of the original .380 LCP and brings numerous custom-style upgrades.\" width=\"760\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-1-Lv2.jpg 760w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-1-Lv2-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-1-Lv2-400x246.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61997\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ruger LCP Custom takes the strengths of the original .380 LCP and brings numerous custom-style upgrades.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruger-firearms.com\/\" campaign=\"RugerLCPCustom\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.ruger-firearms.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Ruger LCP Custom pistol on GunsAmerica.com click on this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Ruger%20LCP%20custom\" campaign=\"RugerLCPCustom\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Ruger%20LCP%20custom<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ruger made industry waves in 2008 with the introduction of their <strong><u>L<\/u><\/strong>ightweight <strong><u>C<\/u><\/strong>ompact <strong><u>P<\/u><\/strong>istol, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruger.com\/products\/lcp\/models.html\" campaign=\"RugerLCPCustom\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">LCP<\/a> for short.\u00a0 The LCP was Ruger\u2019s first entry into the pocket-sized semi-auto pistol market and it was immediately in high demand by those looking for a small and lightweight concealed carry handgun that could be comfortably carried all day, every day.\u00a0 Aside from a brief period during a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruger.com\/news\/2008-10-29b.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\">Product Safety Warning and Recall Notice<\/a> issued in late 2008, the popularity of the LCP has remained strong since its introduction.<\/p>\n<p>My own experience with the Ruger LCP goes back to 2009 when a local firearms dealer received a post-recall LCP that wasn\u2019t previously committed to a customer on his LCP waiting list. I immediately whipped out my credit card and paid the tariff for what I thought would be my new favorite pocket pistol. As I was preparing this review, I went into one of the internet forums I participated in at that time and found the initial thoughts\/review I posted about my LCP. Netting out my comments, I was very positive about the reliability of the pistol, but lamented the lack of full-size sights and a trigger that pinched my trigger finger on every shot. I carried my LCP for several months, but ultimately ended up trading it in on something else. I was really looking forward to the opportunity to evaluate the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruger.com\/products\/lcpCustom\/models.html\" campaign=\"RugerLCPCustom\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">LCP Custom<\/a> that features numerous upgrades to see if it remedied the concerns I had with my first LCP. Oh, and these upgrades only raise the price by TEN DOLLARS over the MSRP of a standard LCP. Yep, you read that right.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61996\" style=\"width: 308px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.59-PM.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61996\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.59-PM-298x300.png\" alt=\"One of the most eye-catching enhancements on the LCP Custom is the red anodized aluminum trigger. Image courtesy of Ruger.\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.59-PM-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.59-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.59-PM-768x772.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.59-PM-1018x1024.png 1018w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.59-PM.png 1222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the most eye-catching enhancements on the LCP Custom is the red anodized aluminum trigger. Image courtesy of Ruger.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>SPECS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chambering<\/strong>: .380 ACP<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barrel<\/strong>: 2.75 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>OA Length<\/strong>: 5.16 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 9.7 ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grips<\/strong>: Integral<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sights<\/strong>: Front, photoluminescent; rear, drift adfustable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action<\/strong>: Double-action-only<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish<\/strong>: Black<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity<\/strong>: 6+1<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSRP<\/strong>: $269<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PINT-SIZED POWERHOUSE<\/h2>\n<p>Ruger describes the LCP as a compact, single strike double action, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .380 Auto cartridge. I will add the following to their description. The LCP employs an internal hammer that is partially cocked as the slide cycles to the rear. The hammer must be in the partially cocked status in order for the trigger to complete the firing cycle. Because of this, the LCP does not allow for second striking a round that does not fire with the first pull of the trigger. The slide must be manually retracted to clear the faulty round, partially cock the hammer, and feed a new round from the magazine. A viewing port on the rear of the slide allows the operator to visually confirm the status of hammer at all times. As an additional safety measure, a chamber viewing port is located directly above the extractor that allows for fast visual confirmation of the status of the chamber. Empty or full.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61973\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61973\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"The large metal sights on the LCP Custom greatly aid accurate shooting. The front sight features a photoluminescent insert.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/6-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61973\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The large metal sights on the LCP Custom greatly aid accurate shooting. The front sight features a photoluminescent insert.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The LCP Custom enhances the standard model LCP pistol with larger drift adjustable sights, a wider skeletonized aluminum trigger and a polished stainless steel guide rod. What I found interesting is that these are the same parts being offered as aftermarket replacements, or as custom installations by specialty gunsmiths. Ruger appears to be listening to fans of their LCP pistol and the Custom Model delivers the most commonly purchased enhancements direct from the Ruger factory.<\/p>\n<p>Since the LCP was first was introduced, Ruger has machined small sights into the top of the slide during the manufacturing process. These sights are often difficult to see for those with less than perfect vision and do not allow for any adjustment of windage or elevation. The larger steel sights included with the LCP Custom greatly improve on the original sights. The all-black rear sight has a wide notch and rests in a dovetail cut in the slide. It can be adjusted for windage by loosening, drifting the sight in the dovetail and retightening the rear sight set screw. The front sight is also black, but has a hole drilled into the sight face that has been filled with a photoluminescent compound.<\/p>\n<p>To use the front sight as a night sight, the photoluminescent compound must be charged with a light source. After charging, the front sight glows in the dark for about 60 minutes before needing to be recharged. I know what you are thinking. Yes, photoluminescent means \u201cglow in the dark\u201d paint! At first glance, I thought that Ruger had neatly set the table for tritium night sight manufacturers to produce replacement sights. After reviewing page 30 of the LCP Manual, I learned the front sight and front sight screw must be factory installed. For now, I\u2019ll just enjoy the sights for what they are and avoid the temptation to make them what they were not intended to be.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61985\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61985\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger had to modify the underside of the slide to allow for installation of the front sight attachment screw.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/12-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61985\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruger had to modify the underside of the slide to allow for installation of the front sight attachment screw.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61978\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61978\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"Another one of the enhancements of the LCP Custom is a polished stainless steel guide rod.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-L-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/8-L.jpg 899w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Another one of the enhancements of the LCP Custom is a polished stainless steel guide rod.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>The LCP does not have an external safety switch that must be manipulated before firing the pistol. Instead, the LCP relies on a medium length trigger pull with a weight of 7 to 8 pounds, similar to their LCR revolvers, to minimize the risk of accidental discharge. The wider aluminum trigger, included with the LCP Custom, greatly reduces the perceived trigger pull weight by spreading the load across a wider area of the trigger finger. The trigger pull weight of the reviewed LCP Custom averaged 7 pounds 10 ounces. The trigger had 1\/8 inch of free travel followed by 1\/2 inch of smooth pull until the trigger reached apex and the hammer dropped. Throughout the 1\/2 inch of trigger pull, the pull weight increased gradually and was free of stops or pauses during travel.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61969\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61969\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"A small screwdriver is needed to pry the takedown pin from the frame for field stripping. The author uses a guitar pick to shield the slide from possible scratches.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-L-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/4-L.jpg 899w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A small screwdriver is needed to pry the takedown pin from the frame for field stripping. The author uses a guitar pick to shield the slide from possible scratches.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61965\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61965\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"The trigger pull felt lighter to the author, it\u2019s still between 7 and 8 pounds. \" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/2-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61965\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">While the trigger pull felt lighter to the author, it\u2019s still between 7 and 8 pounds.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>The last new part Ruger includes with the LCP Custom is a polished stainless steel guide rod. With the original blued steel guide rod, the end of the guide rod that rests against the barrel lug can show signs of wear with use. The good news is that Ruger sells replacement guide rods and recoil springs for a very low price. I\u2019m assuming the new stainless guide rod will withstand more wear and tear so it was included with the LCP Custom package. In my opinion, it\u2019s still a good idea to replace recoil springs and guide rods periodically to assure consistent pistol performance.<\/p>\n<p>I did a little dry fire practice with the LCP Custom before hitting the range for the first time. Doing this allowed me to get a good feel for the wider trigger and also get accustomed to the new sights. By the time I was ready to hit the range, I had a strong hunch that I was really going to enjoy shooting the new pistol as long as it proved to be reliable.<\/p>\n<h2>RANGE TIME<\/h2>\n<p>When I review small handguns, I spend much of my range time focused on what I call the 3 Rs. They are <u>R<\/u>ecoil, <u>R<\/u>easonable accuracy, and <u>R<\/u>eliablity. These seem to be the most important questions people consider before purchasing a small handgun for concealed carry. I\u2019m happy to focus on these areas because they are also important to me when considering a new handgun for carry purposes.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61989\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-2-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61989\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\" wp-image-61989\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-2-L-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"The author put the Ruger LCP Custom through its paces on the range at varying distances.\" width=\"490\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-2-L-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-2-L-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-2-L-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lead-2-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author put the Ruger LCP Custom through its paces on the range at varying distances.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61983\" style=\"width: 331px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61983\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\" wp-image-61983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting off hand at 7 yards for accuracy, the overall group size for the six brands of ammunition tested averaged 1.81 inches. Two of three defensive ammunition loads grouped under 1.5 inches.\" width=\"321\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/11-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shooting off hand at 7 yards for accuracy, the overall group size for the six brands of ammunition tested averaged 1.81 inches. Two of three defensive ammunition loads grouped under 1.5 inches.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>As you might expect with a pistol of this size, recoil was noticeable with the LCP Custom, but I didn\u2019t find it punishing or painful. On the other hand, muzzle rise was significant because of the limited amount of space available to grip the pistol to counter muzzle rise. With a bit of practice, I learned to bring the pistol back down to level and quickly line up the next shot.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VelAccur-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-61993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VelAccur-L-400x241.jpg\" alt=\"VelAccur - L\" width=\"400\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VelAccur-L-400x241.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VelAccur-L-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/VelAccur-L.jpg 589w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>The larger sights and wider trigger on the LCP Custom make the pistol very easy to shoot accurately. Using six different varieties of ammunition, with bullet weights ranging from 56 to 100 grains, I fired five-shot off-hand groups at 7 yards. All groups were less than three inches and three of the six loads tested had group sizes less than 1 1\/2 inches. The overall average for all six groups was 1.81 inches. I thought the consistent accuracy across all varieties of ammunition was impressive from such a small pistol.<\/p>\n<p>The new wider trigger didn\u2019t pinch my trigger finger like my previous LCP, so rapid strings of accurate fire soon followed. I did some draw and fire from concealment drills with an IDPA target set out at 5 yards. Most of the shots were hitting the 0 zone with occasional shots going into the -1 zone. Nothing that a little more practice can\u2019t fix.<\/p>\n<p>Just for grins, I set out a 12 inch round steel plate and shot from 25 and 47 yards. I hit the plate 4 of 5 times from 25 yards and 2 of 5 times from 47 yards. While I may never need to shoot the LCP Custom from those distances, it\u2019s reassuring to know that the pistol is up to the task if called upon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61982\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61982\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"The fine checkering molded into the frame and micro thumb shelf provide a comfortable gripping surface without being overly aggressive.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/10-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61982\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fine checkering molded into the frame and micro thumb shelf provide a comfortable gripping surface without being overly aggressive.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To increase the total round count through the pistol, I spent a very enjoyable afternoon shooting steel plates from 10 yards. I shot magazine after magazine using strong hand, weak hand and two-handed grip techniques.\u00a0 It was on this trip that I had my one and only failure to function with the LCP.\u00a0 The previous shot extracted cleanly, but the round going into the chamber stopped about half an inch short of returning to battery.\u00a0 A quick shove on the rear of the slide remedied the problem and I was back in business.<\/p>\n<p>If you watch the video, you will see something I call The Mag Of Doom.\u00a0 While it sounds ominous, it\u2019s just a simple test of mixing many types of ammunition together in a single magazine to see if it causes the pistol any functional difficulties.\u00a0 It\u2019s not a comprehensive evaluation, but it has identified pistols that are fussy about the ammunition they will feed, fire and extract. I\u2019m happy to report the LCP Custom ate up and spat out the Mag Of Doom without issue. Just another example of the excellent reliability experienced during this review.<\/p>\n<h2>CARRYING THE LCP CUSTOM<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_61967\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61967\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61967\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"The LCP Custom weighs 9.7 ounces. Fully loaded with a pocket holster increases the weight to a scant 13.5 ounces.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-L-768x615.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/3-L.jpg 899w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The LCP Custom weighs 9.7 ounces. Fully loaded with a pocket holster increases the weight to a scant 13.5 ounces.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As a concealed carry license holder, I will always drop at least a pocket pistol in my pocket before leaving the house unless my planned travels include a trip to a carry restricted area. After two range trips, my confidence in the LCP Custom was high and it became my daily carry for the duration of the review. With a fully loaded and holstered weight of 13.5 ounces, the LCP Custom can be pocket carried in even the flimsiest micro fiber shorts without making them sag. That\u2019s handy in my area where summer temperatures in the mid-90s are the norm.<\/p>\n<p>I ordered one six-round spare magazine and an extended seven-round magazine for the review. After trying the flat floorplate, extended floorplate and +1 extended magazine I found the flat floorplate equipped magazine to be the most comfortable for pocket carry, but it\u2019s nice to have other options.<\/p>\n<p>A quick word on holster selection. With some brands of holsters, the larger sights on the LCP Custom necessitate a different holster design than holsters suitable for use with the standard LCP. I mistakenly ordered the incorrect DeSantis Nemesis LCP holster, but luckily had another Nemesis holster on hand that worked perfectly with the LCP Custom. The Remora holster size 2DC was also a perfect fit for back pocket carry of the LCP Custom.<\/p>\n<h2>CONCLUSIONS<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_61971\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61971\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ruger includes flat and extended floorplates with the 6 round magazine. For the review the author also purchased the new 7 round extended magazine, which allows for a full grip on the pistol.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/5-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61971\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruger includes flat and extended floorplates with the 6 round magazine. For the review the author also purchased the new 7 round extended magazine (right), which allows for a full grip on the pistol.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Ruger has included some excellent upgrades on the LCP Custom that improved my accuracy results and the overall enjoyment of shooting the small pistol. When you consider the Ruger suggested retail price of the LCP Custom is only TEN DOLLARS more than the standard LCP, the Custom model becomes even more attractive. The small sights and trigger finger pinch were the two things I disliked the most with my original LCP, even though I loved the reliability of the little pistol. The LCP Custom remedies all my original concerns while maintaining the functional reliability I appreciated most. I would certainly recommend the LCP Custom as an upgrade for current LCP owners as well as anyone looking for a small and lightweight .380 Auto pistol for concealed carry.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruger-firearms.com\/\" campaign=\"RugerLCPCustom\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.ruger-firearms.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Ruger LCP Custom pistol on GunsAmerica.com click on this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Ruger%20LCP%20custom\" campaign=\"RugerLCPCustom\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Ruger%20LCP%20custom<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61963\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61963\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61963\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"The wide aluminum trigger lightens the perceived trigger pull weight. And, is snazzy looking in red.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The wide aluminum trigger lightens the perceived trigger pull weight. And, it is snazzy looking in red.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61976\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61976\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-L-376x300.jpg\" alt=\"The photoluminescent front sight must be \u201ccharged\u201d before use. A small LED pocket light is the perfect tool for this task. The inset photo shows how bright the insert glows after charging.\" width=\"376\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-L-376x300.jpg 376w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-L-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/7-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61976\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The photoluminescent front sight must be \u201ccharged\u201d before use. A small LED pocket light is the perfect tool for this task. The inset photo shows how bright the insert glows after charging.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61980\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-L.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61980\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-L-375x300.jpg\" alt=\"The author found that the Ruger LCP Custom is small and light enough to carry all day, every day.\" width=\"375\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-L-375x300.jpg 375w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-L-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-L-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/9-L.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61980\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The author found that the Ruger LCP Custom is small and light enough to carry all day, every day.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_61995\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.47-PM.png\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"customized-ccw-380-10-rugers-impressive-lcp-custom-pistol-full-review\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-61995\" title=\"Customized Carry .380 for only  Extra? Ruger\u2019s Impressive LCP Custom Pistol\u2014Full Review.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-61995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.47-PM-400x281.png\" alt=\"The Ruger LCP Custom takes all the great qualities of the standard LCP and makes the gun even better\u2014for just $10 more. Image courtesy of Ruger.\" width=\"400\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.47-PM-400x281.png 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.47-PM-150x105.png 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.47-PM-768x540.png 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.47-PM-1024x719.png 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-10-at-3.05.47-PM.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-61995\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ruger LCP Custom takes all the great qualities of the standard LCP and makes the gun even better\u2014for just $10 more than a standard LCP. <em>Image courtesy of Ruger.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The .380 ACP Ruger LCP Custom packs in a whole host of custom-style upgrades and features over the standard LCP pistol, and all for just a mere $10 extra over the price of the original.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":61987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_specdata_upc":"","_specdata_placement":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,85,234,340,694,859,860,1],"tags":[131,132,127,102,108,801,621,766,73],"featured":[],"hunt365":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-61961","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gunsamerica-authors","8":"category-bruce-flemings","9":"category-columns","10":"category-columns-ccw-edc","11":"category-gun-reviews","12":"category-gun-reviews-handguns","13":"category-semi-autos","14":"category-uncategorized","15":"tag-380-acp","16":"tag-buzz","17":"tag-concealed-carry","18":"tag-feature-articles","19":"tag-guns","20":"tag-lcp","21":"tag-pistol","22":"tag-pocket-pistols","23":"tag-ruger"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Customized Carry .380 for only $10 Extra? 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