Let's talk 9mm hand guns

[Hersheyfarm]

I have an early LCP. The only problem I had with the gun was my fault, not the gun's. My right hand doesn't have the dexterity (result of a stroke 18 years ago) and I was riiding the slide just a bit. That was enough to cause problems. Using the slide release exclusively solved the problem....no FTF's.
I don't carry the LCP as a primary...it's my "New York Reload" last chance gun.

I know the internet boards really chalk up the lcp's fte problem with grip. In my case I have a very good grip, but I will admit you have to really hold on to the little thing.I believe when you are making such a small gun that lots of variables come into play and grip is one of them. Ammo power is another. My early model with stock springs would fte 5 out of 50. With heavier springs it was better. My second later model is much more reliable. But who wants to rely on a gun where grip and ammo loads are so critical. I couldn't imagine needing a second shot and looking at a stove pipe when trying to fire. If I go much smaller than g19 or g27 I would look at a revolver. A semi auto just needs some material and weight to work flawlessly imo. I probably have about 1200 through my first lcp and 2000 through my second one.

 

[Zerk]

I didn't think I was limp writing it. But even if it was my failt, the gun was not useable.

I think more issues with smaller light autos. But I carry a revolver.

I do carry glock snowshoeing with dogs. Round ball is is good enough for a wolf or coyote, and I like lots of shots there.

 

[dodge man]

I own a LCP also, and mine has not been 100% reliable but has gotten better. I've read as they wear a little they will break in and be better. I also switched to a stronger spring. My problem was the pistol would not quite go into battery. Just a very slight tap on the back of the slide would let it fire. So far with the stronger spring its been realiable but I need to shoot it a little more to verify that. People have also honed and polished parts of the pistol to make it operatre a little smoother.

I own a few semi autos, including a fairly high dollar Kimber in 45 ACP that have all jammed a few times. I've owned two, both 223's that have NEVER jammed. A Ruger Mini 14 and a Mossberg AR 15.

 

[teejk]

I own a LCP also, and mine has not been 100% reliable but has gotten better. I've read as they wear a little they will break in and be better. I also switched to a stronger spring. My problem was the pistol would not quite go into battery. Just a very slight tap on the back of the slide would let it fire. So far with the stronger spring its been realiable but I need to shoot it a little more to verify that. People have also honed and polished parts of the pistol to make it operatre a little smoother.

I own a few semi autos, including a fairly high dollar Kimber in 45 ACP. I've owned two, both 223's that have NEVER jammed. A Ruger Mini 14 and a Mossberg AR 15.

Kimber advertises on the back of the NRA magazines...what a sweet looking gun that is...probably my next buy.

 

[JRobyn]

Personally I don't think 20 rounds of your carry ammo is enough to prove the ammo. Myself would be 1-200. But take it serious.

Any number between 1 and 200?

 

[Zerk]

Use your best judgement.

 

[Welshman]

Yeah heating carefully with a hairdryer and pushing and forming with your thumb works well to smooth out any bubbles, wrinkles.


More than 6 months ago. I'm pretty sure you would get the new style. These are peel and stick. READ the instructions before you peel. Clean the grip to get your oils and dirt off first. Very important.

Well, right again dragoneggs. My holster and Talon grips finally got here today - and they are the "new style".

 

[dragoneggs]

Well, right again dragoneggs. My holster and Talon grips finally got here today - and they are the "new style".

Now let's see how crafty you are? Actually just take your time getting it lined up as you slowly wrap it and smooth it out. It's sticky. Try to keep your oily paws off the sticky side as you apply. Enjoy.

 

[Welshman]

Now let's see how crafty you are? Actually just take your time getting it lined up as you slowly wrap it and smooth it out. It's sticky. Try to keep your oily paws off the sticky side as you apply. Enjoy.

Just curious - have you (or anyone else) tried to take them off if you didn't like them?

 

[dragoneggs]

Just curious - have you (or anyone else) tried to take them off if you didn't like them?

Talon Grips Removal Video - YouTube Personally, I haven't tried it but it looks easy. No idea how long this guy's grip were on... I would think the longer they are on maybe the harder they come off clean but just a guess.