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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. Sep 11, 2014 at 11:17 AM
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    I haven't read through this whole forum yet so I don't know what everyone else is saying but I've had experience with both the Taurus and the Ruger and I'd have to say the Ruger is hands down a superior gun.
     
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  2. Sep 11, 2014 at 2:18 PM
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    it's a +1 to the mag and the pinky grip.
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2014 at 6:15 PM
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    My tcp is also a c model. There is a Taurus forum similar to this with several tips on getting the tcp running smooth

    The first tip is to get a c model or later
     
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  4. Sep 12, 2014 at 2:40 AM
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    Sig P238 FTW. Just kidding, I have never shot the Taurus but the LCP is super reliable. Kicks like an SOB though

    gun5.jpg
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2014 at 4:56 AM
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    Truth

    I have shot the lcp and the Kel tec as well. They all kick like stink

    My wife and I were at the range and she thought cute little gun with cute little bullets. Nope!
     
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  6. Sep 13, 2014 at 3:45 AM
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    ^

    Those are beautiful, I love stainless
     
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  7. Sep 13, 2014 at 3:50 AM
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    The sig is definatly better looking than the 738

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  8. Sep 16, 2014 at 9:28 AM
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    Physics, it's impossible to have a small/light pistol with an adequate amount of energy that doesn't. When I was on duty I tried more than 1 sub compact .40. Those things sucked, but a backup pistol isn't intended for long leisurely range days. Big gun with little bullets, great plinker. Small gun with any bullets, not much fun at all :)

    And the 40's failed like crazy, too much oomph in too little packaging. I gave up when 1 pistol turned into 2 pieces after a shot, after a long string of issues. I figure 9mm is about the max a tiny gun can handle for any length of time.

    I'm far from a fan of taurus, I own exactly 1 and that's all I ever will own. But the tcp is/was the only one in the class with a lrho which is a requirement for me.
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2014 at 11:05 PM
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    this will be biased, since i worked at ruger and built the LCP for a 3 1/2 years, but i love the gun. im still waiting on buying once, since it will make a great back up to my normal carry weapon (ruger SR40 or
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    SP101, depending on what i'm wearing) sun visors will hold the LCP up no problem, and they fit comfortably in a boot. the trigger pull is kinda ridiculous, but you arent buying the gun for a nice shooting weapon.
     
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  10. Oct 2, 2014 at 9:57 AM
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    Triggers are intentionally heavy and long with pocket pistols. It helps with inadvertent holes in peoples thighs.
     
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