re: Thinking of buying a Ruger LCP II for CC and a truck gun

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9mm > .380

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I have to think that in 99.9% of self defense situations for the average citizen if you shoot an attacker a couple times with any caliber of bullet that’s the end of that.

Do you have statistics that show otherwise using modern ammunition?

Meh. I had a Walther PPK that was a great gun, but I remain unconvinced by .380, blowback designs and pocket "pistols" generally.

If you want a little automatic, look at the little Kahr pistols in 9mm.

If you like Ruger and want something for CC and a "truck" gun, look at the LCR - their 5-shot revolver. You can even get it in .357 (no - I'm not crazy, but you can carry .38 +P very safely in a .357 chambered revolver.)

Well after renting a few and shooting at the range for a day, I might now be getting a smith and Wesson Performance model Shield 2.0 9mm .

I shouldn’t talk to people

The more I thought about it the more I want my truck and carry gun to be something I will actually practice and shoot often and none of the smaller 380s or the lc9 were even moderately enjoyable to shoot much less something I’d actively seek out to do

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My truck gun is a Glock 19.

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My 19x is my favorite gun I currently own. It’ll stay as my main home defense gun because of the ammo capacity and because I’ve shot it more than anything else.

But man that performance shield was fun to shoot. The performance model comes with an upgraded trigger, upgraded hiviz fiber sights, and a factory ported barrel/slide.

I really really liked it. But I refuse to drop the money on a snap decision so I slept on it. Most likely buying that one today.

Was the cop using a 380?

I've put 500 rounds through my LCP 2. Never a failure. Great lil gun.

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bought a Springfield XD-S in 9mm.

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I have the same Springfield and also my trusty .357

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what say you

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Go to a range that rents guns and shoot each of those. I was dead set on a pocket carry pistol until I shot one. I ended up opting for a single stack 9mm the smith and Wesson 9mm M&Ps shield performance centered edition with the upgraded sights, trigger, and ported barrel over any of the 380s I shot.

I hated shooting and handling the lcp and the bodyguard. And you shouldn’t own a gun you hate to shoot and handle. Especially if you’re looking at an everyday carry. You should be well practiced and second natured with your EDC. Just my two cents.

I switch up my EDC between the Glock 43x and the Springfield XDS in .45
I prefer to keep my Glock 19 as my truck gun.
The Glock 42 is nice if you prefer the .380 round. However I recommend going with something a little larger. Just my opinion. Try the Glocks before you purchase something. I have never been to a range where someone didn't have one out.