A friend recently gave me her ANIB Beretta Model 21 .25 ACP and not having any interest in carrying anything smaller than .380 ACP for defensive purposes, I brought it to a local gunshow thinking to either sell it or trade it for something else. I've had the first version of the Ruger LCP for some time now and found it to be a very capable little pistol for pocket carry (its functioned with virtually every type of .380 ammo I've tested).

At the show, I saw for the first time the "Moonshine Harvest Camo" version of an LCP2 and was quite impressed with its functional and cosmetic improvements over my older Ruger. The sights are pretty damn good, I like the new trigger, and the pistol fits just fine in the holsters I have for the other LCP. I traded in the Beretta for the new Ruger and am eagerly looking forward to trying it out at the range. As with the older version, I plan on carrying it loaded with the Lehigh Defense "Extreme Penetrator" 95 grain solids.

Did you realize that the Beretta was worth 2 LCP's actually?

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Originally posted by PASig:
Did you realize that the Beretta was worth 2 LCP's actually?

I saw what the "asking" prices were, but I had no interest in hanging on to this pistol and didn't want to quibble insofar as I'd received it for free. The Beretta (to me) was "worth" one LCP2 and I'm pleased with the deal.

Cool!

I had the first version of the LCP and traded into a P238 HD. Just after that, a LCP II appeared at the LGS. If the first version was that good. I doubt I would have swapped. Let us know how it shoots.

Remember the LCPII is single action. Be sure to get a good pocket holster!

A cocked hammer single action that acts a LOT like a typical striker trigger. Treat and carry it like you would a micro version of a Glock or HK VP9 and you'll be fine. It even has the trigger bar lockup lever like those other two.

Nice choice. I love mine and consider a dab of red paint the the front sight. Mine is carried in a Talon wallet holster on a regular basis.
As for disposing of guns that you will never use, I think you did great. I am a big fan of if it isn't practical, get something that is better suited to your needs.

I carried a 950BS beretta for years as a pocket gun (replaced with a Seecamp)

excellent pistols that are now sought after


never felt undergunned,

didn't Para have a thread about the small beretta's in the not too distant past??

I was planning on buying a LCPII and a Sig P320c, but after holding the LCPII I just didn't like they way it fit my hand, it was uncomfortable to me. Then I asked to see the little Glock 42, bigger than the LCP, but it just fit my hand and felt good. It was $149 more, but well worth it and it shoots great! Not quite as concealable maybe, but in my Sticky holster it practically disappears. The P320, that's a no brainer I love it