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Ruger LCP Trigger

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Was wondering if the trigger on the Ruger LCP could be modified to a lighter pull. say 2 or 3 lb pull.
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This may not be a suitable modification for a piece designed for pocket carry. Knowing how this gun shifts in the hand, I can envision a 2lb trigger offering unexpected delivery of double taps. This is not a range gun. For its purpose, weight of trigger pull is probably the last thing you would notice when deploying the weapon.
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iratollah wrote:This may not be a suitable modification for a piece designed for pocket carry
WildBill wrote:Some things are best left alone.
Appreciate the feedback and info just wanted to know IF it could be DONE.
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When we got our LCP the length of the trigger pull was a concern to us. I still can't pull the darn thing accurately because I have tong skinny fingers. My wife says things improved when we put a rubber grip sleeve on it.

As other have said, this isn't really a range gun. My wife shoots it at the range simply to practice with her primary carry weapon. It is definately not fun for her to shoot, but it is a dream to conceal and it is a very reliable gun.

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Yep-She's perfect just like she is. Now if I had a Sigma-Nah, I would never buy a Sigma.

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If there were demand for lighter triggers you could probably find aftermarket springs or smiths who do the work. AFAIK, there is little demand.

Can it be done? Just because something can be done, doesn't mean it should. Many examples of such start with, "Hold my beer and watch this..."
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iratollah wrote:Many of examples of such start with, "Hold my beer and watch this..."
There you go...criticizing my spirit of inspiration and innovation. :biggrinjester:
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seniorshooteress wrote:
iratollah wrote:This may not be a suitable modification for a piece designed for pocket carry
WildBill wrote:Some things are best left alone.
Appreciate the feedback and info just wanted to know IF it could be DONE.
Of course it can be done. Whether or not your Ruger LCP would still be safe and reliable is another question.
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The LCP trigger is some long pull but the way i look at it. Its for carrying CCW just in case and not for going
plinking with.If you want a CCW for plinking another pistol might be a better choice.I love the way mine fits in my
CB Mini-Tuck but i don't enjoy any plinking with it...I put 6 rounds through it every now and then, thats enough.
I know it will go bang bang if i ever have to pull it on a bad guy.
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One good ol' fashioned way I've found to lighten the trigger on ANY firearm is just to shoot it A LOT (or dry fire it if doing so is OK with the particular type of gun). I've always found newer S&W J-frame triggers to be stiff. But I picked up a 1960s vintage model 49 a while back and just from years of use it has a very smooth trigger ... plus I think any S&W with firing pin on the hammer (instead of the newer design) just feels better on trigger pull.

But shoot your LCP and wear in those parts a bit :fire
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this is a common question on the Keltec, from which the LCP was copied.
I suggest you try the KTOG forum and search for trigger pull mods.
As I recall, it involves a lighter mainspring and polishing of the transfer bar.
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Rex B wrote:this is a common question on the Keltec, from which the LCP was copied.
I suggest you try the KTOG forum and search for trigger pull mods.
As I recall, it involves a lighter mainspring and polishing of the transfer bar.
The KelTec "Fluff 'n Buff" procedure makes a marked difference in KT triggers the same or similar procedure might be able to be applied to an LCP but, DO NOT lighten the mainspring of any gun carried for personal protection just because the trigger pull is too heavy for your liking. Light primer strikes can result making the gun go "click" instead of "bang."
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MoJo wrote:
Rex B wrote:this is a common question on the Keltec, from which the LCP was copied.
I suggest you try the KTOG forum and search for trigger pull mods.
As I recall, it involves a lighter mainspring and polishing of the transfer bar.
DO NOT lighten the mainspring of any gun carried for personal protection just because the trigger pull is too heavy for your liking. Light primer strikes can result making the gun go "click" instead of "bang."
austinrealtor wrote:One good ol' fashioned way I've found to lighten the trigger on ANY firearm is just to shoot it A LOT (or dry fire it if doing so is OK with the particular type of gun). I've always found newer S&W J-frame triggers to be stiff. But I picked up a 1960s vintage model 49 a while back and just from years of use it has a very smooth trigger ... plus I think any S&W with firing pin on the hammer (instead of the newer design) just feels better on trigger pull.
Thanks: Now I know it CAN be done & Why it SHOULDN"T be done.

But shoot your LCP and wear in those parts a bit :fire
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Rex B wrote:this is a common question on the Keltec, from which the LCP was copied.
I suggest you try the KTOG forum and search for trigger pull mods.
As I recall, it involves a lighter mainspring and polishing of the transfer bar.

I've seen this mod - the next step involves a surgeon removing bullet fragments from your leg and you having to buy new underwear.
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