The absolute best explanation video I have ever seen. Not a second of it is a waste of your time. No stupid intro with skulls, explosions, full auto etc. Just straight to work. Great explanation on takedown and assembly with helpful tips to make the process pain free on the rather complex internals of the Ruger LCP. Obviously skilled and very knowledgeable on firearms. Thanks and great job!

@CLH5370

Ай бұрын

Whoever you are: just a tremendously great job! Extremely interesting and informative!

Perfect video. Was able to skip around to find the parts i needed to take out

Outstanding video have had a LCP for years had a terrible time with a friends LCP. I made the mistake of driving the disconnect pin out bad move your video helped a bunch.

I'm very mechanically inclined and consider myself an uncertificated armorer. I still being ignorant to the gun model knocked out the don't knock it out pin. This video easily had me reassembling the pistol without damaging anything. Thanks for your time Ashburn.

Thank you for the video. I wouldn't have figured out how to remove the extractor , or gotten the whole thing back together without it.

You helped me get it back together after trying out cerakote, thank you!

👍Thks for the video. I own that gun. Amazing the engineering that goes into it. One thing your video taught me is take it to a good gunsmith if you have an issue or send it back to Ruger.✌🇺🇲

Thank you !! Been trying to figure out what I did wrong for hours!!

Thank you for this tutorial, you saved my life!

Best video ever for lcp thanks much

Great video. I like that you have detailed information on the operation of the weapon.

Yep, I launched that firing pin through the stratosphere but I retrieved it and installed the thing, phew. Your video is spot on, thanks. 👍

thank you for the vid. you helped me reassemble my ruger lcp. thanks again!

I watched your disassembly video on the LCP 380. I decided to take a couple of minutes and leave a comment which is something I very rarely do. I think you did an great job. You quenched my thirst for wanting to strip my little 380 past removing the slide and so on for field stripping and cleaning. Not a whole lot of things in there and not much of a reason to futher disassemble thanks to your great video. Now I have to look at what other pistols you may have videos on,

Thank you, I was disassembling my LCP for the first time to clean it and took out all 3 pins (first time disassembling ANY gun) and when those small pieces dropped I thought there was no way I was getting it back together. Thank you so so much, it is now back together and firing correctly!

Thank you so much. I checked the manual and several other videos. Only yours showed that the hammer locks twice. I was wondering why I couldn't reassemble my LCP, while it was effortless for others. THANKS!

Congratulations, that was a great presentation.

Hello. I recently purchased the LCP 2 and always tear down to the roots new guns out of the box. First thing I do is do my research to find videos and information on how to accomplish this. Came across your video first off, I have to say WOW!!!!! Not only are your videos packed with great instructional information, but my fiance and I just enjoy listening to you. We are sold on your videos bro. Keep up the great work and keep them coming. Thanks for taking the time to show us!!

@deucedeuce1572

3 жыл бұрын

Much respect for knowing each of your guns and how they work. I think that's important knowledge every gun owner should have.

Thanks for taking the time to explain the concepts as you go. Most instructional firearms videos out there.

Re: the "disconnect spring" - I cheated - I attached a loop of thread around it, used a needle threader through the roll pin hole, the thread was grabbed and pulled out of the same hole via the needle threader, and the thread gave me a "handle" to align the spring with the (same) roll pin hole. Sometimes, ya gotz to be creative!!!!!!!!!!! (especially after a bout of frustration). Otherwise, GREAT comprehensive instructions by AshburnArmorer, to whom I've now subbed!

The takedown detent spring broke on my LCP. Ruger sent me a new one. Thanks to your video I was able to change it myself. Great video. Thanks.

The absolute best no nonsense video. I’ve had this gun for over 10 years and couldn’t find any good instructions on how to tear it down completely…so there it sat collecting more dust. having glocks i am use to completely tearing them down. You have taken all the mystery out of it. The only thing missing was when we were in the trigger block, with the plate that kept flying off, shoukd any of that be lubricated? Thanks for a valuable instruction on the lcp! Btw, the inside my gun was filthy…dunno if it was just nasty lint cuz it is a carry pistol or that i had no knowledge how to go any further in disassembly!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I so much appreciate your incredible detail and explanation. I accidentally, when trying to disassemble this myself, shot that disconnect forward and it really freaked me it. I'm so thankful you knew what you were doing and explained it so well to where I was able to reassemble it perfectly!!! Thanks again!

Thank you for this video. As I took my LCP apart to replace the mag release, parts and springs began falling out. I found your video and successfully tore it the rest of the way down and reassembled it. Thanks again!!!

Awesome, super detailed step by step to disassembly and not to mention educational on how everything operates! You took the time to film and narrate the process and I truly appreciate it. I followed you step by step and it was successful and stress free. I did pull and clean the mag release but I found if you slide the spring down and attach it to the release button, then use a punch to “pop” the other side of the spring in, it was pretty easy for me. Thank you again for taking the time to upload your process.

This is a great video!!! Thank you!

this is a great video. For the LCP II, the only real difference is when removing the aluminum chasis from the plastic frame, you just need to use a thin-soft punch to make room for the serial number plate on the Chasis, so that it will slip past the plastic frame on the one side. This Video Rocks!!

Well done! Very thorough! Not sure I will ever need to disassemble my LCP down to the bones like this, but you've shown and explained the functions well!

The bottom line for us is that we could not have done this without you. The camerawork was as good as can be possible and your explanations were great for us amateurs. Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to make this video!

Your video and step by step explanation is probably the best I've ever seen. Well done.

Thanks for posting this. Really saved my hide, because I accidentally removed the disconnect pin instead of the frame pin and had no clue how it went back together. It's really a PITA, but I finally got it back together after about a dozen tries.

Thanks for taking the time to post this. I can't stand the double "trigger reset" but now I know that's an extra click that's not going away.

Outstanding job putting this video together and juggling those small parts around. I was always afraid to disassemble the LCP frame/fire control but after watching this I feel confident to take the plunge. Great explanations on each components function.

Hey man, you don't know how helpful this video was to me! Thank you so much!

Amazing video sir (I'll call you Mr. LCP). You have shown me places & things I couldn't have imagined & I don't think I want to go there just to change out the four factory black pins with a stainless steel pin set just for looks. You are the 👨 MAN!

Thank you for such time expenditure on both processes. I initially viewed it to both familiarize myself with the weapon as I do with each one I initially take possession of and to take in the process of trigger removal for an upgrade. Although I'm capable of the upgrade while using the video as a guide, I have to tell you that I just didn't think the trigger and frame had so many parts and so many small, hard to reach parts. I'm 67 and I was exhausted at the end of the video from just watching you. I was initially going to change out the trigger, guide rod and install a heavier guide rod spring, which are easy enough to do by themselves, but that trigger disassembly and re-assembly. Ugh....Tired just thinking about it again. lol But the video is a keeper in my bookmarks for that special day I'm so bored that I decide to do that trigger upgrade. But I'm thinkin' that I'll most likely be dead before I get that ambitious again in my life. LOL Thanks again for workin' ur' magic and explaining everything so well. fox

Fantastic tutorial video, you're a lifesaver. Huge thank you!!!

Perfect video! I just bought an LCP and you showed me everything I wanted to know about it!

@realifedodgerrebuilds8210

3 жыл бұрын

How has it held up? Just bought one And its missing the ejector

To remove the mainspring pin i use a small curved o-ring pick. I hook the sping and pin together with the pick at about about 10 o'clock. Lift out the notches, rotate to where it'll fit and lower it into the magwell. Oreintated rails down and the backstrap facing away from yourself. Ive found it to be much easier than pliers.

Thanks for the run through! I used this video along with my general knowledge of armory to do a complete disassemble for my LCP II. For all those out there worrying about starting their LCP II Disassemble, it is ok. This video will get you through 95% of the II. Main differences as far as instructions and steps go: 1: Slide lock + Captive Pin Spring are one in the same on the 2 (the LCP has two separate springs and a much smaller slide lock bar). 2: Slightly different sear/cam mechanism _but_ placement is identical! Don't get hung up on the different shape. 3: Note for both firearms: A bit difficult to tell in this video but, when inserting the sear spring between the frame and sear, the bottom leg will be facing slightly forwards and down. You need to rotate it back with some serious pressure in order to push the pin all the way though. Once pin is through, the pin helps retain the pressure on the spring. If the long leg of your sear spring is facing upwards with no tension on it once installed, you've done it wrong.

@anthonyrobledojr5787

6 ай бұрын

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Thank you!!! I have always been so afraid to do this stuff on my own, your video is so well put together, it helped me a ton!!

Thank you for such a thorough explanation. I took my LCP apart for cleaning and could not get the slide to stay engauged with the frame. you showed which position the hammer had to be in for reassembly and bingo that was what the problem was.I am subscribing.

Thanks for the video man! helped a ton on my LCP 2. it's pretty much the same set up, the frame pins are slightly different sizes, the slide lock is an actual bar that the takedown spring holds on, and the hammer sear is pretty different looking in how it's shaped. anyway. awesome video and you really saved my ass!

@ALTCTRLY33T

6 жыл бұрын

Damn...I'm trying to reinstall the sear/hammer catch spring into my frame. I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. I'm following how he does it in this video but there is this polymer ridge inside the grip that is preventing my sear from moving all the way back. How exactly do you orient the sear and hammer catch spring? Help pls?

Great job, my friend! Your videos are the most helpful on YT. Thank you, from many people, for taking the time to do these very informational "How To" videos !!!! You DA MAN!!! Thanks again !!!!!

Excellent disassembly demo. The item you refer to as "the metal insert" is actually called the "trigger pivot," and when the little nub on it that fits into a hole on the narrow end of the trigger bar breaks off (as it is prone to do), it turns the pistol into a paperweight. Taurus TCP 738 pistols have exactly the same trigger pivot and trigger bar mechanism. I've experienced one failure of the trigger pivot in the LCP and FOUR of them in the TCP 738. If you're ever firing your LCP and all of a sudden the trigger no longer works at all (the pistol cannot be fired), suspect that failure first. Ruger would do well to make that part out of titanium, or at least a very strong, heat-treated steel. It wouldn't appear to be under that much stress when doing its job, but apparently it is, or else the metallurgy is sub-par. All of that notwithstanding, Ruger's customer service department is amazing and deserves props for their customer care. This particular repair required 7 days; i.e., I had the pistol back in 7 days, which included 4 days for transit to Ruger and back, time in their possession, and the weekend. Best wishes - great channel! Cheers.

Thanks for the info on the trigger. It was gating me from reassembling the gun.

Thank you for a detailed breakdown

Great Video !!! Very Helpful.. Thank You..

Thank you for the great video!

Great video!

Good video, as always.

WOW-----helped me so much,a video I saved for shure.

I must agree with all the others - simply a outstanding video, the lighting problem might be corrected by replacing your work mat with one that is a light color such as white , silver or Tan so you get more reflective light from below, also a Miners headlamp around your forehead will help. Keep up the great work thanks

Much appreciated! Was very helpful!

Excellent description and instruction. Thank you

I saved my 380. Great video👍🏼

Man, Fantastic video. one of the few. i'm getting ready to tear down a few LCP slides to coat them with Duracoat's aerosol, air cure coating, and you've helped me out immensely. Keep it up.

@dondavis2907

4 жыл бұрын

i just duracoated my LCP slide and frame. I didn't have to scuff either; the duracoat holds well on both.

Yes. This helped me put mine back together also

Absolutely excellent filming and extremely well narrated and explained!!! Subscribed immediately, and will be looking forward to ALL past and future videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, in such a professional manner !!!!

Thank you for making this video

Super helpful! Thank you

This really helped me… thank you Sir

Great class! 👍🏾

grate video!

He is a gentleman and a scholar 🎉

Very nice video, thank you.

Thanks! I accidentally took out the wrong pin while trying to install a carry clip on the frame and my coil spring came out. I would have had to take it to a gunsmith if not for you!

Thanks for the explanation on the pin

your video saved my life

Thank u good video

always great vids pal !!!!

Appreciate all the good info on mechanics and function. Anyone ever hear about the problem with the extractors flying off while shooting? Haven't heard it's a common problem at all, but I've heard at-least a couple say that now.

Thanks. Good info.

Hello AshburnArmorer your channel is amazing. I have no idea how you do not have more subs and views. Just keep doing what you are doing. These videos are great. I have watched a few and they are informative and useful. Thank you for the content.

Saved my A$$ Ashburn. Great vid.

Excellent video. I want to swap out the two (front and back) frame pins for stainless steel ones and I have one possibly obvious question. From the video I believe I should be able to do that (one pin at a time) by carefully pushing out the factory pins with the new ones.

Excellent video. been thinking about getting one of these. I'm wondering if one could leave out that disconnect (Kel-Tec calls it a hammer block) and turn this into a true DAO with no precocking. The trigger bar might have to be altered somewhat.

This video saved my bacon when I was trying to put mine back together. Who knew springs were so important? /s

46:57 the small hole in the right side of the polymer frame, located directly above the disconnect axel pin, is for inserting a thin punch to hold the disconnect in the forward position while installing the receiver back into the frame. This will make that portion of reassembly much easier.

Nice video. I don't like guns but like the videls

Need a similar detailed total strip-down vid of the "almost" identical LCP MAX 380.....there are enough differences and nuances where this would be welcomed.

What size roll pin punch is used to drive out the firing pin retainer?

Awesome! I just dropped mine in a muddy puddle and should probably do this. I field stripped it and blasted it out real good with WD40 and it appears real clean but I should probably do this also. Can you tell me what number or size pin punches I need to buy? Thanks

Timestamps for certain procedures would be helpful. Thanks for the video.

Just bought a gen 2 LCP and shot it for the first time today, and the extractor broke, spring barely hanging on to the slide. It's headed back to Ruger..

I'm sure this is a niche comment on an older video, but the best "take down" tool I've ever found for my LCP's is a feed lip on the magazine(aaand whalaa it's now tool-less 😃) Obviously don't go crazy here and understand proper appreciation of leverage.

Another cool video,.. How about the Browning Hi Power mark III?? I want to remove the magazine disconnect and I hear it is a nightmare to remove,..? Help

i had to replace my magazine release spring and i can’t quite figure a way to get that spring back in the channel , how exactly did you do it ?

The spring for the mag release is easy to get out, the trick to putting back in: put the mag release button in place, put the long leg of the spring into the hole in it, with short leg facing forward. Hold down on top of spring and use screwdriver or your finger to rotate the spring into position.

Thanks for the great job! Great explanation, very detailed, nothing left to question! Does this procedure work for the LCP II 22 LR?

Nice to know about the double springs being coiled opposite if you put them in wrong the slide binds

6:30, 9:49, 20:00, 51:30 Good video. I want to add my 2 cents that may help someone putting the spring around the shaft that starts at 51:30. I took a piece of 22 gauge wire and make a loop to catch the hook of the spring then pulled with pliers. The spring almost jumped onto the shaft. Easy Pezzy.

Tip and question for ya. My extractor spring has a ground flat end on one end. I would presume that goes against the plunger? My tip is to lay the slide on it's side extractor facing up. Position it at the end of the table and clamp the back of the slide to the table. You can use 2 hands now.

I got through the last parts on putting the hammer back with the sear and the springs in it and got it all back together but it’s not engaging the hammer could I have pushed the sear to far forward or maybe I put it back together wrong cuz the hammers not working when I pull the trigger

Excellent video, very informative. Most of all, I like how you explain every detail. At some point I will give my LCP A thorough cleaning , this video makes that Possible. Thank you!

What did Ruger charge you to replace the plastic grip frame? Mine has a broken trigger guard.

Excellent KZread. Question: What if the Extractor Detent does not move back enough to disengage from that Extractor? My 1/16" punch goes in easily, and move only slightly forward. I can see the detent move factionally, but not enough to disengage from the extractor. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks.

I replaced my pins with stainless steel ones. Definitely worth it

I just took mine to the range for the first time. it wouldn't go fully into battery half the time. Sometime I could hit it forward, sometimes it was stuck and I would have to extract the round. Then it got so stuck that the extractor popped out and I couldn't find it.

while reassembling I pulled the trigger and the hammer seems to be locked down, I’ve tried using my finger and with the amount of force I’m applying I’m worried I’ll break it