question for Ruger LCP owners

[bobbfrommn]

Hey guys,
I just picked up a new Ruger LCP. The slide lock or "hold open" is a huge pita to move up and to the slide open. I'm just wondering if this is common for the gun or if it is because it's so new. I figured if it was new I'd just sit down and work it a couple hundred times while watching TV but if it's common I'd just have to live with and wouldn't bother.

[bensdad]

I hate it too. Might get a little better, but that notion (a mechanical thing getting better/looser/smoother/easier with use) has always bothered me. If it gets "better" after 500 cycles, then it stands to reason that it will be loose to the point of non-functioning after 5000 cycles.

Bottom line, AFAIK, it's a tight little bugger.

[Sorcerer]

Does the slide lock back on the last round? If so just insert an empty mag and cycle the slide.

[PRS]

LCP does not have last shot hold open.

[GNCAaron]

Yeah, its tiny; not much that can be done about it. At least its not a safety though.