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Taurus TCP vs Ruger LCP which would you buy?

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by 05RedTaco, Mar 17, 2012.

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  1. Apr 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM
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    Ya If I was not short on cash I would have gotten the Ruger...
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2012 at 12:20 PM
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    Ruger all day baby. I actually own the LCR, and I love it! I've fired the LCP, just don't own one.....yet. But I would look into the LCR too. I've never owned a Taurus, but I have heard complaints.

    You just can't go wrong with Ruger. They are quality. Good luck with your purchase. :)

    Jake
     
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  3. Sep 6, 2014 at 7:19 PM
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    i have the TCP ($188 gun show special) i got over the LCP ONLY because of the last fired round no slide lock up.
     
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  4. Sep 9, 2014 at 10:00 PM
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    I replaced my LCP with a Glock 42

    slightly larger, but still small enough to hide where I need it to hide, and light enough to wear with athletic shorts
     
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  5. Sep 9, 2014 at 10:05 PM
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    There's a reason I replaced the LCP
     
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  6. Sep 9, 2014 at 10:10 PM
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    I actually quite enjoy shooting the 42...it's very comfy and easy to shoot...and again...light weight so easy to carry in athletic shorts

    I'll be buying the single stack 9 when/if Glock releases it
     
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  7. Sep 9, 2014 at 10:12 PM
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    and i'm a self admitted glock fan boy
     
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  8. Sep 9, 2014 at 10:15 PM
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    5 :anonymous: with more to come I'm sure
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2014 at 10:51 PM
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    I carry my 380 ruger daily. If I feel I need more I stay home.
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  10. Sep 10, 2014 at 9:04 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    sounds like limp wristing :D

    that being said, no issues w/ jamming w/ defensive or JHP rounds. mine is a "C" model.
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2014 at 2:53 PM
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    I have A LOT of guns. Of ALL of them the LCP is the ONLY one to NEVER have any sort of misfire. Not during break in. Not using odd ammo. Not using hot ammo.

    I added the Crimson Trace laser and it's perfect for it's intended purpose. I also added the Kel-tec pen clip. It can be slightly modified to fit the Ruger. It's so light I can clip it on my boxers and it won't pull them down.

    I'd get a pocket holster and a Crossbreed or similar holster as well. I used the Crossbreed holster today with sweatpants and no belt.
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2014 at 4:49 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    which "model" do you have?
     
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    I got the Taurus and have had no issues. Maybe 500-600 rounds through it.
     
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    i only had jams on JHP when i load the first round, never while shooting. i got my dremel with some metal polish and polished up the ramp abit. that helped a lot. for insurance if i carry a spare mag i load up with JHP and top off with a FMJ since i never had an issue with those. not a bad gun, though a finger extension is a must.
     
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  15. Sep 10, 2014 at 6:54 PM
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    I also have a tcp and like it

    I had the opportunity to hold and fire a tcp, lcp and p3at. The Taurus had better fit and finish, more features and a better price. No brainer for me

    Mine has shot about 500 flawless rounds and comes with me every time I go running or hiking
     
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  16. Sep 11, 2014 at 5:00 AM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    :facepalm: they all look like that. What letter does the serial number end with? guess i should have made that more clear.
     
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    same as mine then. i'd do like someone else suggested and polish the feed ramp. i did slightly do that to mine back in the day. also running adhesive backed grip strips and extended mags.
     
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  18. Sep 11, 2014 at 10:57 AM
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    I polished the feed ramp on my TCP, so maybe that helps? I polish the feed ramp on every gun I own.
     
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    side note: not saying that the grips strips and extended mags have anything to do w/ the functionality of the pistol...unless you're like beavis and limpwristing...then the strips may help
     
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    it's not a completely different mag (mag extension conversion), but i didnt have issues before them either though.
     
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