.380 LCP "problem"

Two things.
Could be "limp wrist" shooting or a bad ejector.
Try holding the gun with a tighter grip.and check the ejector to see if it is chipped or broken.
You might even try polishing your barrel and ramp.

 

Being that the LCP is pretty much a clone of the Kel Tec P3at. My suggestion would be to follow these instructions on a Fluff and Buff. I've shown this to other LCP owners and it has worked for them. I might add I did a F&B to my P3at that was having stove pipe problems in the begining. Been 100% reliable ever since. Good Luck.
http://www.ktog.org/tecwerks12a.htm

 

Agree with all these comments...these small guns are not easy to shoot,

and demand a more determined grip and attention to detail like polishing the

feed ramp ( lightly ) as well as ammo choice. I find almost all of my firearms "prefer"

one brand over another...and each firearm will hit POA /POI with just one or two brands.

 

I have a Kel-Tec P32 that I was having feed and eject issues. I Fluff & Buffed it, per the instructions I found on the KTOG websight. It has been through 400 perfect rounds since. I also have an LCP that was unreliable, and F&Bed it extensively. Last time at the range, the LCP ran perfect thru 50 rounds. It would never do that before. My LCP never liked FMJ from Federal, and I have seen this comment from others. It does run well with Self Defense ammo. Hornady Critical Defense, and Remington Golden Sabers. This last range trip where it ran well... I was shooting Blazer Brass through it. F&B will really help. The link is a guide for Kel-Tec pistols, but the general knowledge works well on the Ruger LCP, and other autoloading pistols as well.

http://www.thektog.org/tecwerks12a.htm

 

1/19 isn't very impressive for a SD pistol. I wouldn't carry until it was 0/100 If that can't be achieved, get rid of it.

 

My wife and I both had one and never had any issues with either.


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One of the main things I retained and practice to this day from my days in the Army is to keep my weapons clean and properly lubricated. That will solve most problems before they happen.

 

my lcp had similar issues. at approx 400 rds i contacted ruger. the nice lady said shoot it some more , still being broken in. next range session at round four stopped completely. when i field stripped a frame rail fell out on the table. sent it back and ruger completely rebuilt the weapon around my serial number. flawless since returning. my thought is ruger will make any situation right. i have great faith in the ruger brand in any format. semi-auto, revolver, rifle---no matter which platform. best dollar for dollar purchase in firearms. that is why i own more rugers than any other.

 

Glad to hear yours is finally breaking in. At the 200 round area, it will start to feel and function much nicer. It will never be a range gun, but is a very reliable carry piece. Good ol' CLP works best for me when cleaning and keeping it lubed. I run 2 mags through it once a month to stay proficient and make sure it functions properly. Clean it monthly whether you shoot it or not. "Pocket" or purse guns collect a ton of lit, dirt, and random fluff.
Good Luck!

 

I've put at least 500 rounds through mine and only ever had one not eject fully. That was in the first 50 rounds and I was getting used to shooting it so it might have been my grip that caused it.

Since then it's done everything right.