Ruger LCPBigBlueDodge wrote: I did some more walking around the show and I did see one dealer that had an LCP, and he wanted $349. I did pick it up, and quite honestly I don't see what the deal is. Yes they are tiny, but they just feel like a toy to me. I'm not saying they are a bad gun, but they seem more novelty than practical. Yes, they are small but how small is small enough? It seems to me that once you get down to a certain size, then going smaller doesn't buy you much. If we all agree that the S&W J-Frame revolvers are easily pocket carry-able, what benefits do I get by going even smaller than that?
9.4 oz
5.16� long
3.6� high
0.82� wide
S&W 360PD
12 oz
6.375� long
4.32� high
1.3� wide
Certain segments of the handgun buying public are extremely sensitive to the size and weight of the handguns they buy. They are image-conscious and expect their handguns to fit seamlessly into their lifestyle without having to make any adjustment. They are not interested in joining the "gun culture" or changing their mode of exercise, wardrobe, habits, etc, to accommodate concealed carry and the possibility of a fight which may never come. For these individuals, 2.6 ounces and a half inch can mean a lot. Furthermore, revolvers are frequently perceived by these individuals as "old-fashioned" or otherwise unappealing. In the interest of sales, certain manufacturers are willing to cater to this demographic.
At bad-breath distances, the smaller handgun might be more difficult for an attacker to grab. That is the only practical benefit I can conceive for these mouseguns, aside from the claim that they are easy and comfortable to carry (which I have no reason to doubt).