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Though the LCP was a runaway success with more than 1.5 million sold in less than nine years, Ruger and law-abiding armed citizens across the United States recognized some areas where the design could be improved. The LCP's trigger was too heavy, the sights were nigh unusable and the ergonomics, while snag-free by design, did little to improve handling, especially when the little gun was under recoil.
New for 2016 is the Ruger LCP II, and American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach was able to get some pre-launch range time with the gun. Designed to be as portable and reliable as the original LCP, the LCP II addresses its predecessors shortcomings, and adds some features that the company hopes will make it the best-in-class option within the pocket pistol category.
For more, visit Ruger.com.
Ruger LCP II
Action Type: recoil-operated, center-fire semi-automatic pistol
Chambering: .380 ACP
Barrel: 2.75"
Rifling: six-groove, 1:16" RH twist
Slide: alloy steel, blued finish
Height: 3.71"
Width: 0.91"
Overall Length: 5.17"
Weight: 10.6 ozs.
Sights: integral blade front, notch rear
Magazine: detachable box, six-round capacity