Ruger LCP - Recall

Contenderizer · 01-09-2009, 05:07 PM

If you haven't already heard, Ruger has recalled it's very popular .380 LCP Pocket Pistol. Seems they will go off when dropped.

Guns with serial # 3700000 and higher are to be sent back to Ruger for a free retrofit. New guns will carry the serial # 371XXXXX, so as not to be confused with those needing retrofitting.

Web address: www.ruger.com/lcprecall

email: lcprecall@ruger.com

Phone: 800.784.3701

Have your serial # handy.

HowardCohodas · 01-09-2009, 10:58 PM

Lots more info available at http://LCPforum.com/

graehaven · 01-10-2009, 07:53 AM

The Kel-Tec P3-AT is a better gun (as in, it doesn't malfunction like the Ruger) at a lower price.

that's a win-win.

And, it looks as if Ruger practically stole the design from Kel-tec anyway. I wouldn't buy it just on those grounds alone.

ponycar17 · 01-10-2009, 12:01 PM

graehaven, I think you'll have this with the first of anything but I'd have to agree partially. The Kel-Tec is proven over a few years and is at a lower price. As I recall, Kel-Tec had some bad extraction problems when they first came out with the P3AT. Also, I'd have to agree that the Ruger is only a fatter version of the Kel-Tec which is a detractor as it is harder to conceal but only marginally. One thing I'll give Ruger credit for is better outer machining quality than Kel-Tec but that's about it.

vsorrentino · 01-10-2009, 12:57 PM

I just returned my LCP to Ruger for the retrofit. It was exactly 7 days from the time I put it in the mail til I got it back and that was with a Holiday (Christmas) and a weekend inbetween. They took care of some other issues as well. Then they threw in a free mag with finger extension and a free LCP cap. Thats a company that is serious about customer satisfaction. Took my retrofitted LCP to the range and it fired everything I put in her. Great little gun and with the new CT laser, becomes a nice little package that I carry in my front pocket daily.

01-09-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
Contenderizer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North-Central Florida, USA Posts: 599	Ruger LCP - Recall If you haven't already heard, Ruger has recalled it's very popular .380 LCP Pocket Pistol. Seems they will go off when dropped. Guns with serial # 3700000 and higher are to be sent back to Ruger for a free retrofit. New guns will carry the serial # 371XXXXX, so as not to be confused with those needing retrofitting. Web address: www.ruger.com/lcprecall email: lcprecall@ruger.com Phone: 800.784.3701 Have your serial # handy. __________________ NOTE: The information herein is provided free of charge. In some instances, you may actually be getting your money's worth. Author of: The History and Guns of Simson & Co., Suhl www.cornellpubs.com -->

01-09-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
HowardCohodas Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 13	Re: Ruger LCP - Recall Lots more info available at http://LCPforum.com/ __________________ Howard *I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop!* EDC Primary: M&P 45fs, Crimson Trace LaserGrip, Insight XTI Procyon in a SmartCarry holster >>> http://MP-Pistol.com/ EDC BUG: LCP, Crimson Trace LaserGuard in DeSantis Super Fly holster >>> http://LCPforum.com/

01-10-2009, 07:53 AM	#3
graehaven Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,853	Re: Ruger LCP - Recall The Kel-Tec P3-AT is a better gun (as in, it doesn't malfunction like the Ruger) at a lower price. that's a win-win. And, it looks as if Ruger practically stole the design from Kel-tec anyway. I wouldn't buy it just on those grounds alone. __________________ The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." - Thomas Jefferson RESISTANCE IS FEUDAL... PREPARE TO SERVE.

01-10-2009, 12:01 PM	#4
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Ruger LCP - Recall graehaven, I think you'll have this with the first of anything but I'd have to agree partially. The Kel-Tec is proven over a few years and is at a lower price. As I recall, Kel-Tec had some bad extraction problems when they first came out with the P3AT. Also, I'd have to agree that the Ruger is only a fatter version of the Kel-Tec which is a detractor as it is harder to conceal but only marginally. One thing I'll give Ruger credit for is better outer machining quality than Kel-Tec but that's about it.

01-10-2009, 12:57 PM	#5
vsorrentino Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 16	Re: Ruger LCP - Recall I just returned my LCP to Ruger for the retrofit. It was exactly 7 days from the time I put it in the mail til I got it back and that was with a Holiday (Christmas) and a weekend inbetween. They took care of some other issues as well. Then they threw in a free mag with finger extension and a free LCP cap. Thats a company that is serious about customer satisfaction. Took my retrofitted LCP to the range and it fired everything I put in her. Great little gun and with the new CT laser, becomes a nice little package that I carry in my front pocket daily. __________________ "To disarm the people (is) the best and most effectual way to enslave them..." - George Mason http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yeeleq456g Black Powder Pistol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzfxGEkB_hs Armed Citizen Stories http://www.firearmpop.com Vinnie <>< John 3:16