Ruger LCP jamming

[SkullDaddy.45]

Buddy had same problem with his LCP, ya gotta break these guns in with at least 200 rounds. If ya still have issues Ruger is outstanding with fixing these problems. Good luck and remember clean it, oil it, and hang on tight!

 

[IndyGunner]

Works fine for me...

You got me LOL!!!!

But...you don't leave it in there do you!?! The thing you push the rounds into (from the clip) go into the magazine. It's just built in

 

[00Buck]

The only problem I have ever had with mine was while shooting hollow points. I do not have a problem with all hollow points, just the ones that are not tapered. The non tapered hollow points tend to hang up on the feed ramp.

Nothing a little polishing wouldn't fix, I just havent taken the time to do that.

 

[Tnichols00]

Any update? Did you get to shoot any more this weekend?

 

[searpinski]

I shot both of them. I have put at least 300 rounds through each and they are both still jamming. I contacted Ruger and they seem to believe it could be the recoil springs / guide rods. I'm pretty pissed though, because I've put about $280 worth of ammunition through them. They are going to send me new guide rods/springs. If it fixes the problem, I'll be less pissed, but you can't get rid of your initial impression. One of these is for my wife and I can't have her pistol jamming if she was in trouble. Maybe I should get her a revolver...

 

[Sublime49er247]

searpinski, I just picked up a Ruger LCP recently but have not fired it yet. I will keep in contact with you about my experiences. Thank you for your post.

 

[searpinski]

That would be cool. I don't know how the hell I ended up with 2 LCPs that jam.

 

[SERparacord]

Get all your questions answered here:
Ruger Pistol Forums - Elsie Pea Forum

 

[SERparacord]

That would be cool. I don't know how the hell I ended up with 2 LCPs that jam.

Not uncommon at all for an LCP. Some can be very finicky.

 

[searpinski]

Interesting thread there on the first page about LCP jamming. I agree with some of the posters though...you shouldn't have to modify a new gun to work correctly. When I insert a loaded magazine and pull back the slide, neither really even chamber the first round well. I feel like I've been duped. If Ruger's new guide rods/recoil springs don't fix my issue immediately, they are going to have to look each one over well. They sure as hell better work when they get back to me.

 

[monitor51]

Not sure if this was mentioned, stop one round short of a full mag when loading.

 

[searpinski]

I'll try that tonight. Do you do that for the first round and then fully load the magazine?

 

[SERparacord]

Interesting thread there on the first page about LCP jamming. I agree with some of the posters though...you shouldn't have to modify a new gun to work correctly. When I insert a loaded magazine and pull back the slide, neither really even chamber the first round well. I feel like I've been duped. If Ruger's new guide rods/recoil springs don't fix my issue immediately, they are going to have to look each one over well. They sure as hell better work when they get back to me.

I polished the feed ramp in mine, changed the guide rod to a BT Rod, went to 11 pound springs, then sold it and bought a Colt Mustang.

 

[searpinski]

I polished the feed ramp in mine, changed the guide rod to a BT Rod, went to 11 pound springs, then sold it and bought a Colt Mustang.

What made you do that? Issues with the LCP or just liking the mustang better or?

 

[SERparacord]

What made you do that? Issues with the LCP or just liking the mustang better or?

Mustang is 1000% better. I didn't like the trigger on the LCP, plus where the laser joined the trigger, that spot would rub my trigger finger raw.

 

[searpinski]

Which version did you get? I was not familiar with them, but after looking them up...drool. A little rich for my blood, mainly because I've bought too many firearms lately, but I bet it's nice. Has it ever had any problems?

 

[SERparacord]

Which version did you get? I was not familiar with them, but after looking them up...drool. A little rich for my blood, mainly because I've bought too many firearms lately, but I bet it's nice. Has it ever had any problems?

Mustang Pocketlite.

Runs perfect.

 

[monitor51]

I'll try that tonight. Do you do that for the first round and then fully load the magazine?

Mag capacity -1. So when you chamber the first round your mag -2. I've found with some that until the spring gets "broken in" it can cause issues with feeding, especially in the smaller form factor pistol. I personally haven't had this kind of problem with larger sized frames. Experiences differ, that is just mine. At some point you should be able to completely fill the mag.

 

[searpinski]

Mustang Pocketlite.

Runs perfect.

Beautiful! Definitely want.

 

[searpinski]

Mag capacity -1. So when you chamber the first round your mag -2. I've found with some that until the spring gets "broken in" it can cause issues with feeding, especially in the smaller form factor pistol. I personally haven't had this kind of problem with larger sized frames. Experiences differ, that is just mine. At some point you should be able to completely fill the mag.

I'll try this tonight thanks!