Pennsylvania Firearm Owners Association
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 11
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    North Hills-Pgh, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Age
    70
    Posts
    131
    Rep Power
    139

    Default Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    First: I wasn't sure whether to post his in ammo or here--If mods want it elsewhere--feel free to move it.

    Now, I believe I am getting a Ruger LCP for father's day and was wondering which ammo (FMJ & JHP) is most dependable and least likely to give me an FTF. Just wondering. Appreciate all answers. Thanks
    "A Man's Just Got To Know His Own Limitations"

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Age
    52
    Posts
    2,062
    Rep Power
    21474853

    Default Re: Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    I use Winchester White Box as range ammo and Winchester PDX hollow points for carry. I've also used cheaper FMJ range ammo and, with few exceptions during break-in, all have fed reliably. I know there are some arguments against using 380 HPs because of lack of expansion and I'm sure someone will chime in. But as for reliability with HPs in the LCP, no worries really.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Butler, Pennsylvania
    (Butler County)
    Age
    73
    Posts
    1,053
    Rep Power
    16314

    Default Re: Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    I've had my LCP for over a year. I do most of my target shooting with FMJ but use hollow points for self defense. Due to the small size of the gun I normally buy low recoil rounds. Have had no problems with either type.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    pilly
    Posts
    996
    Rep Power
    267588

    Default Re: Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    No problems with any hP or FMJ i've tried since i've gotten it back from ruger for a light primer strikes.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Henryville, Pennsylvania
    (Monroe County)
    Posts
    1,692
    Rep Power
    215831

    Default Re: Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    I have not had any issues with FMJ or HP in a P3AT, not an LCP but close enough.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
    (Cumberland County)
    Posts
    62
    Rep Power
    16

    Default Re: Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    I have a P3AT as well....use Federal American Eagle FMJ for target....never had a FTF...

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Finleyville, Pennsylvania
    (Washington County)
    Posts
    2,204
    Rep Power
    36500

    Default Re: Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    Ive tried Winchester White box FMJ, American Eagle FMJ, Remington UMC FMJ, Corbon JHP, and after shooting a good bit of rounds, no FTE or FTF. In the beginning though, there were a few with all.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania
    (Allegheny County)
    Posts
    798
    Rep Power
    1074

    Default Re: Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    For range use I use whatever 380 I can find. It all works fine.

    For carry I used to use Hydrashocks, and they ran fine, but they are an outdated design. I now carry Critical Defense, which also work fine. They have a little rubber ball in the HP to help expansion through clothing.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Erie, Pennsylvania
    (Erie County)
    Age
    52
    Posts
    10
    Rep Power
    0

    Default Re: Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    For the range, I use whatever FMJ ammo I can find cheap. For carry, I use Hornandy Critical Defense ammo.

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Dallastown, Pennsylvania
    (York County)
    Posts
    307
    Rep Power
    181861

    Default Re: Which ammo for Ruger LCP?

    I use 102gr. Remington Golden Sabers in my LCP for carry. And any FMJ or my HC lead reloads for target.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. ruger lcp .380 what ammo?
    By scarecrow in forum General
    Replies: 29
    Last Post: February 15th, 2011, 07:20 PM
  2. Ruger LCP Ammo
    By cruzans in forum General
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: October 10th, 2009, 08:48 PM
  3. .204 Ruger Ammo
    By Pukindog in forum General
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: June 3rd, 2009, 01:18 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •