DO NOT pull the trigger after you rack the slide to to check the chamber to make sure it's unloaded. The internal hammer is in the cocked position and out of the way of the slide when you go to reassemble your Ruger. If you pull the trigger before disassemble, the hammer is in the up or "fired" position and you won't get the slide to go all the way back on. You will have to manually, with your finger, push the hammer back into the cocked position to get it out of the way. I learned this the hard way. Disassembly.....rack the slide, engage the slide "lock" to inspect and insure the pistol is not loaded, release the slide lock....DO NOT PULL THE TRIGGER!!!!!!. As you see here, remove the pin, clean and lub, reinstall the slide..reinstall the pin. If the pin seems to fight back, tilt it down a bit, put a slight bit of pressure down on the end of the pin while pushing it in. Don't pull the trigger. He didn't of course but didn't mention this..leave the pistol cocked.
@@chanakasgalindo6229I don't know if you got it resolved. When it's disassembled you have to manually cock it and there will be two clicks. Then you can reassemble.
Thank you for the video. I was reading about how to disassemble and clean my Ruger LCP but I’m more of a visual learner. This helped me out tremendously.
Thanks for the video. Just cleaned mine while watching. I’m an OTR truck driver and carry my .380, it gets abused. Developing rust on exterior. But cleaned it up with oil and metal brush. I love my little.380. I have a Glock 23, but it’s so big and blocky , can’t really conceal it.
This is an excellent video! Short and to the point with good instructions! I just purchased one of these pistols and this has been very helpful indeed! Could not be any better!
My takedown pin was very difficult to remove. You mentioned that you don't have to pull the slide back but in other vids they say to pull back like a 1/4 inch but that seemed to work just fine for you. It didnt seem like pulling the slide back relieved tension on the spring as they claimed. It appears it wont hurt anything by not pushing the slide back..
Thank you for doing this video it was very helpful. I just purchased one and broke it down and cleaned and oiled it for the first time. Your detailed instructions on putting the pin back in was particularly helpful.
@@nickcampbell5118 Make sure your spring is seated properly. the rod the spring is on should protrude from the front of the gun just under the barrel. I reinstall the pin before working the slide backward also. Plus the slide moves easily for a short distance back then you need to put some muscle into it to go fully back. Let me know how you make out.
@@my2cents945 just ended up having to cock the hammer back and it went right back on but thanks man. I'll definitely keep this in mind the next time I clean it.
Good video but I have one observation: You can and should take the recoil spring off the guiderod for cleaning and lubing, they’re designed to come apart. Also, there are two recoil springs, an inner and outer. Gently pull them apart and brush lightly after shooting.
Thank you, I'm used to field stripping my glocks and recently I've acquired a few smaller guns because everything I have is big full size but I'm just used to mainly glocks and this lil Smith and Wesson shield 40 I got but I recently acquired one of these superrrr tiny lil ruger lcp 380s just because why not? And bc it was on sale brand new at my favorite local gun store I buy all my guns from for the most part and I went browsing a few days ago and the owner John that hooks me up sold kt to me brand new for 180 plus tax and gave me 100 rounds of fmj plinkers and 2 boxes of my fav self defense Hornaday critical defense hallow points along with a extra new OEM magazine for it all for free (ammo and mag) whixh is all basically why I bought suck a tiny gun that barelyyy fits my big ol paws lol... but I like to know my guns before I go shoot them and I always field strip them before I WILL go shoot them and wasn't sure as how to field strip it. This was the firdt video that popped up on how to do so and it was quick and straight to the point and very helpful... I saw a little "upgrade on Amazon for it that replaced the pin you have to pry out its got a slot for a flat head screw driver you just turn counter clockwise and it comes out just a tiny bit once you do so you don't have to put a flathead screw driver up against it and risk ruinin ur slide and scratching it up, it was only 15.99 so I think ima order it now but thanks for this video because I was kind of at a loss as I am used to what I'm used tk which is glocks but thanks for this helpful video that was short sweet simple and straight to the point.. now I can finally run it tomorrow at my range at my house... thank you for taking the time to make this video for guys like me thay don't believe in reading manuals lol.... and is too caught up in their ways on how disassemble other brands of firearms as tbats all they primarily know and own! Thank you
Helped a lot, thanks. One thing, it took me a couple times watching you to see that you pushed up on the lock to keep the slide open. Just got this gun from a relative with no instructions with it or from him. Thanks
Use a trim bar to remove the pin. They are made of plastic. Typically it’s a tool used to disassemble car dashboard stuff. Maybe remove a radio or something you don’t want to damage. Trim tools are ridged but still they don’t screw up the finish.
It's nice that everything John Brown indeed has lived on in a 1000 different in different, probably more like 50000 different versions. But but oh my goodness every time I take this thing apart I have to remind myself I'm not actually breaking it.
Does this gun need to be greased or what would be the procedure on cleaning! I own one but have no shot it for personal reasons but I guess cause I always have it in my waist the sweat is causing a bit of rust is there a way of fixing please rage me to a video or any advice i appreciate it
When removing my spring. The 2 springs disconnected from the rod, does the rod go through under the barrel upon racking normally or is this a malfunction in my firearm
I had the same issue on mine, something weird with the firing hammer getting in the way. Had to pull the trigger to put it down to slide it over, then pull back after I got it past a point, otherwise if I forced it it still made the firing hammer go down. Hopefully you've figured it out after 2 months!
Took mine apart. I feel like i re assembled it correctly... but now when I try to chamber a round it isn't smooth and seems jammed a bit and I have to really work to get the slide back and a round chambered...any tips?
I would try it again to confirm everything is seated properly and inspect for any gunk that may remain along the slide guides. Confirm the feeding ramp is also looking good.
Anyone used a QuickDraw clip on their .380 though or maybe adding one but think maybe it will be hard to draw and stick to firmly To belt or be too Deeply concealed to get to. Other thing someone told Me was body oils will ruin it if it’s in waist against skin.
Good video! I am having trouble with my newly acquired Ruger. In the final stage of reassembly, I cannot get the pin back in. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I"m sure you haven't been waiting three months to figure out how to put your gun back together haha. But as you have already figured out it won't go all the way back in without pulling the slide just a tiny bit.
Try giving the feed ramp a good cleaning and a touch of lubrication. If that doesn't work, try different ammo or magazine. Lastly, take it to a local gun smith because beyond that I am not sure.
Polish the feed ramp with some "Flitz" or similar polish till it looks like chrome. Small dremel cone shaped cotton "buds"- Amazon sells some generic ones that are fine.
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DO NOT pull the trigger after you rack the slide to to check the chamber to make sure it's unloaded. The internal hammer is in the cocked position and out of the way of the slide when you go to reassemble your Ruger. If you pull the trigger before disassemble, the hammer is in the up or "fired" position and you won't get the slide to go all the way back on. You will have to manually, with your finger, push the hammer back into the cocked position to get it out of the way. I learned this the hard way. Disassembly.....rack the slide, engage the slide "lock" to inspect and insure the pistol is not loaded, release the slide lock....DO NOT PULL THE TRIGGER!!!!!!. As you see here, remove the pin, clean and lub, reinstall the slide..reinstall the pin. If the pin seems to fight back, tilt it down a bit, put a slight bit of pressure down on the end of the pin while pushing it in. Don't pull the trigger. He didn't of course but didn't mention this..leave the pistol cocked.
Thanks for this note. I couldn't reassemble mine and that's why I got you tube!
I still can’t reasemble mine , i did pull the triger and i tried everything and it will not go back please help me
@@chanakasgalindo6229I don't know if you got it resolved. When it's disassembled you have to manually cock it and there will be two clicks. Then you can reassemble.
HA HA got on YT to figure out how to reassemble because it would not go back together, this saved me from overreacting, ha ha. THANKS
Lmao thanks I already made the mistake 😂😂😂of
Great video, clear speaking, simple instructions. Even 3 years later this still helps people out. Good vid
Much appreciated!
5years later. Still helping out. Thanks!!
🧑💻
Keep it short and to the point without annoying music. PERFECT video.
Proper gun safety, good explanation, and to the point. Good video
Thank you ;You make it so simple . I have my first Ruger 380 and I love it .
Thank you for the video. I was reading about how to disassemble and clean my Ruger LCP but I’m more of a visual learner. This helped me out tremendously.
Thanks for the video. Just cleaned mine while watching. I’m an OTR truck driver and carry my .380, it gets abused. Developing rust on exterior. But cleaned it up with oil and metal brush. I love my little.380. I have a Glock 23, but it’s so big and blocky , can’t really conceal it.
This is the 3rd and easiest way to dissemble the LCP. Thanks, Guy!!
What are the other ways? I'm always open to learning more!
This is an excellent video! Short and to the point with good instructions! I just purchased one of these pistols and this has been very helpful indeed! Could not be any better!
Nice, quick and to the point video. Thanks for the insight.
I concur
Thank you for the step by step. Short and to the point. Bravo Zulu!
My takedown pin was very difficult to remove. You mentioned that you don't have to pull the slide back but in other vids they say to pull back like a 1/4 inch but that seemed to work just fine for you. It didnt seem like pulling the slide back relieved tension on the spring as they claimed. It appears it wont hurt anything by not pushing the slide back..
Thank You very straight forward
Great, quick video. I've been learning to field strip my guns and this one is by far the easiest. Thanks!
Where are you located Robert?
So simple and helpful, thank you. Love these little LCPs, they're very solid.
I love mine. Just a well built little gun. Racking the slide was difficult on mine until I cleaned and oiled it. Does it a bit easier now.
Clear and concise. Thank you.
Excellent video. Very easy to understand.
Thank man! Just got one! Much appreciated
Forgot how to take the spring loaded pin out. Thanks for your video. Saved me from trying to find my owners manual!
Very simple instructions. Thank you.
Thank you for this video
Thank you for doing this video it was very helpful. I just purchased one and broke it down and cleaned and oiled it for the first time. Your detailed instructions on putting the pin back in was particularly helpful.
Glad it helped! Even I go back and watch this video whenever I have to clean it again.
FYI, that "spring" is actually a spring inside a spring. Yep, two springs. I found out the hard way.
I can't get the slide back on. The spring is in but the gun won't let me put the slide all the way on
@@nickcampbell5118 Make sure your spring is seated properly. the rod the spring is on should protrude from the front of the gun just under the barrel. I reinstall the pin before working the slide backward also. Plus the slide moves easily for a short distance back then you need to put some muscle into it to go fully back. Let me know how you make out.
@@my2cents945 just ended up having to cock the hammer back and it went right back on but thanks man. I'll definitely keep this in mind the next time I clean it.
@@nickcampbell5118 glad you were able to work it out.
This cleared up me trying to figure out what pistol was missing a spring after cleaning a few!
Good video but I have one observation: You can and should take the recoil spring off the guiderod for cleaning and lubing, they’re designed to come apart. Also, there are two recoil springs, an inner and outer. Gently pull them apart and brush lightly after shooting.
MY SPRINGS
Thank you! Just what i needed! 👍
Hey Biscayne did u learn anything?
Thanks for the great video. My wife just purchased this gun and your video helped her a lot. Thanks
This video literally just helped me out with my lcp thanks for the video
Awesome video, it's short and sweet. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
OH WOW EXTREMELY DETAILED INFO. THANK YOU
Good no BS video.Thank you.
Wow good video very simple
Thank you, I'm used to field stripping my glocks and recently I've acquired a few smaller guns because everything I have is big full size but I'm just used to mainly glocks and this lil Smith and Wesson shield 40 I got but I recently acquired one of these superrrr tiny lil ruger lcp 380s just because why not? And bc it was on sale brand new at my favorite local gun store I buy all my guns from for the most part and I went browsing a few days ago and the owner John that hooks me up sold kt to me brand new for 180 plus tax and gave me 100 rounds of fmj plinkers and 2 boxes of my fav self defense Hornaday critical defense hallow points along with a extra new OEM magazine for it all for free (ammo and mag) whixh is all basically why I bought suck a tiny gun that barelyyy fits my big ol paws lol... but I like to know my guns before I go shoot them and I always field strip them before I WILL go shoot them and wasn't sure as how to field strip it. This was the firdt video that popped up on how to do so and it was quick and straight to the point and very helpful... I saw a little "upgrade on Amazon for it that replaced the pin you have to pry out its got a slot for a flat head screw driver you just turn counter clockwise and it comes out just a tiny bit once you do so you don't have to put a flathead screw driver up against it and risk ruinin ur slide and scratching it up, it was only 15.99 so I think ima order it now but thanks for this video because I was kind of at a loss as I am used to what I'm used tk which is glocks but thanks for this helpful video that was short sweet simple and straight to the point.. now I can finally run it tomorrow at my range at my house... thank you for taking the time to make this video for guys like me thay don't believe in reading manuals lol.... and is too caught up in their ways on how disassemble other brands of firearms as tbats all they primarily know and own! Thank you
Great video! 10/10 for disassembly!
awesome , i was having one heck of a time putting the pin in , watched the vedio again , paid attention and shhazzam!!
I finally broke down and got one of these. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for this.
GREAT TUTORIAL
Excellent video and presentation. Thank you!
Nice one, thank you.
No problem 👍
I liked how easy he made it should make one on how to clean it
Cool vid & quick to the point 💯
Thanks, very helpful.
Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you, had to disarm my stepmom. Quick and easy guide
Ah the old disarming of the stepmom. Hate when that happens. Soon it will be mother in laws
AWESOME Thank you
That helped me a lot…looks so easy thanks
Great video very helpful.
Thanks! gOOD JOB!
Excellent..took mine to the range today first time..got it good n dirty...this vid is right to the point...thumbs way up..thanks!!
Awesome video
An automotive trim bar works well for removing the pin. Got a set for a few bucks at harbor freight.
My guide rod springs come apart to polish them and clean them they definitely come apart just make sure the big spring goes over the little one
Great job
Big thanks
for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You for Sharing.
It still helps after 6 years
Thanks man you been super helpful
It did help! Thank you brother
Thank you!! 👍🏻
Thanks, helped alot
Helped a lot, thanks. One thing, it took me a couple times watching you to see that you pushed up on the lock to keep the slide open. Just got this gun from a relative with no instructions with it or from him. Thanks
I'm sorry I didn't explain that part better.
Muy bueno gracias
I removed the spring, barrel and it still won’t slide all the way back.
Git gud
The trigger was preventing me from getting the slide back on the frame.
Thanks!
Thanks gin!!
Thanks
Very helpful!
Use a trim bar to remove the pin. They are made of plastic. Typically it’s a tool used to disassemble car dashboard stuff. Maybe remove a radio or something you don’t want to damage. Trim tools are ridged but still they don’t screw up the finish.
Great fast tutorial! Thanks for posting it!
Glad it was helpful!
It's nice that everything John Brown indeed has lived on in a 1000 different in different, probably more like 50000 different versions. But but oh my goodness every time I take this thing apart I have to remind myself I'm not actually breaking it.
Thanks I just bought a used one off a cop in my town. Since it’s off roster in California
Thk u
Thank you
Thanks! 👍👍
Thanks man!
Does the Ruger 380 LCP ever have two springs?
Does this gun need to be greased or what would be the procedure on cleaning! I own one but have no shot it for personal reasons but I guess cause I always have it in my waist the sweat is causing a bit of rust is there a way of fixing please rage me to a video or any advice i appreciate it
Thanks bro good info 👍🏼
You bet
My slide want stay back and today I pulled the trigger and it didn't shoot once
Thanks from the future 😅
When removing my spring. The 2 springs disconnected from the rod, does the rod go through under the barrel upon racking normally or is this a malfunction in my firearm
ty 🙏
My LCP won’t slide all the way back. It falls short maybe 3/8”.
I had the same issue on mine, something weird with the firing hammer getting in the way. Had to pull the trigger to put it down to slide it over, then pull back after I got it past a point, otherwise if I forced it it still made the firing hammer go down. Hopefully you've figured it out after 2 months!
That pin is probably designed to be removed with a brass 9mm round rim.
The follower on this clip works just as well as a screwdriver
Took mine apart. I feel like i re assembled it correctly... but now when I try to chamber a round it isn't smooth and seems jammed a bit and I have to really work to get the slide back and a round chambered...any tips?
I would try it again to confirm everything is seated properly and inspect for any gunk that may remain along the slide guides. Confirm the feeding ramp is also looking good.
Had issuses slide pin back in
What if I want to clean the carbon out of the firing pin bore, and the mag-well?
does that pin ever get loose over time and fall out when shooting often or when the time is needed ?
1:25 wonder if there's ever much issue with swapping barrels and gun itself, basically differing serial numbers
I wouldn't think so. But I've never tried it.
Anyone used a QuickDraw clip on their .380 though or maybe adding one but think maybe it will be hard to draw and stick to firmly
To belt or be too
Deeply concealed to get to. Other thing someone told
Me was body oils will ruin it if it’s in waist against skin.
I was wondering does your barrel move around slightly up and down
It will when the action is open, certainly.
good video. I wish you would have removed the live ammunition from the room.
Why?
@@calebkencel4018 he could've shot us through the screen 😆
It's not a basket of snakes. Or liberals.
Are you serious?
I have a live round stuck in chamber slide only moving a little how do I get the live round out
carefully push it out with a wooden dowel rod or a cleaning rod
Watch that THUMB!!!
Good video! I am having trouble with my newly acquired Ruger. In the final stage of reassembly, I cannot get the pin back in. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I"m sure you haven't been waiting three months to figure out how to put your gun back together haha. But as you have already figured out it won't go all the way back in without pulling the slide just a tiny bit.
@@usmczippoguy7947 thank you 😁
I found pushing a little back on the slide (1 finger on the front near the muzzle will do) while pushing it in at a slight downward angle does it.
How can you make the slide easy to slide
You ban purchase a different spring but I don't know what all is available.
What causes a round to not feed into the chamber on the LCP?
Try giving the feed ramp a good cleaning and a touch of lubrication. If that doesn't work, try different ammo or magazine. Lastly, take it to a local gun smith because beyond that I am not sure.
Polish the feed ramp with some "Flitz" or similar polish till it looks like chrome. Small dremel cone shaped cotton "buds"- Amazon sells some generic ones that are fine.
How to you get the back pin back in?
Line up the holes, push through.