Ruger LCP Custom on the way

[35remington]

I am not too enthused about how hollowpoints work in 380 myself (underpenetrative) and have gone to the solid metal Phillips head type solid bullets for my own use. The Hornady XTP does penetrate to the bare minimum end of the FBI spec when it does expand and about 4-5 inches further than that when it does not, but meh. Not enthused about that either.

I figure when I need it the bullet will exhibit the least desirable characteristic I want it to. Best to eliminate that. Screwdriver tip it is. Failing that probably FMJFN for me over hollowpoint anything.

[FergusonTO35]

Picked up the LCP yesterday, I now have a new barrel and sweet target gray finish slide. I took it for a drive today. Ruger did not disappoint! POI is now dead on, the only limitation is my poor marksmanship. All the fliers are my fault. Get this, every round now ejects 3-5 feet away instead of into the stratosphere! As a reloader, this is very welcome development. Way to go Ruger, think I'll buy me a second and third one to go with it!

[FergusonTO35]

One thing for sure, the LCP is one pistol that will punish you for poor shooting techniques. Gave it some exercise yesterday and was shooting low and left, meaning my grip and trigger pull were not good. I was also shooting my S&W SD9 which was dead on, as usual.