Ruger's Light Carry (LC) series of semi-auto pistols has been quite successful over the last few years. In 2008, the company released the eminently pocketable polymer-framed LCP, chambered in .380 ACP. The popularity of this pistol likely played a role in the rapid resuscitation of the .380 pocket pistol market and several new flavors of .380 ammunition. In 2010, Ruger released the LC9, a slightly larger pistol chambered in the more potent 9 mm cartridge. For 2013, Ruger has released the model LC380, which offers a best-of-both-worlds self-defense solution.
