Guardian using Pearce LCP, not Tomcat, mag extensions

Started by bearcatter, April-02-22 13:04

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bearcatter

I've read all the posts about Pearce model PG-380 extensions made for Beretta Tomcats fitting Guardians.
A couple of posts claim the PG-LCP extensions Pearce makes for Ruger LCPs are better. Ruger's own extensions are shorter, not as good.

Does anyone know about the fit of the LCP extensions?

NAA's extensions don't work for me, too tight against my finger. The Tomcat extensions are uneven with the grip frame at the front. If the Pearce LCP extensions are a better fit, I'd like to know before I spend my money.
I just spent more than I should have on some 32 ammo, figured I may as well reconsider extensions  and break the bank. I've got eight mags.
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."

* Guardian .32 (2) * Zastava M70 .32 (3) * Bearcat stainless (2) * SP101 .22 * Ruger SR22 (2) * S&W M&P 15-22 Sport

RogueTS1

The Tomcat extensions are exactly the same size as the Ruger LCP extensions but for one dimension. The LCP extensions have a little more vertical length, about an 1/16". This means that the LCP's will not lock into the mag well. Other than that they have the same dimensions and fit.

PS: They stick out far too little from the front strap to notice, let alone feel. One can always add some Pearce Rubber Beaver Tail grips to cover this tiny, tiny amount up.
PSS: This is on a .380 Guardian, not a .32 Guardian.
Wounds of the flesh a surgeon's skill may heal but wounded honour is only cured with steel.

RogueTS1

One more, maybe easier to see and with the Beaver Tail Grip on it:
Wounds of the flesh a surgeon's skill may heal but wounded honour is only cured with steel.

bearcatter

Thank you for the excellent review. So, the Pearce LCP has to be worked on to fit, and the Tomcat is good with no work. That narrows it down to one, and that's a big help.
I've been back and forth on extensions for two years. NAA's extensions didn't work for me, and I didn't know about Pearces. I changed my mags to all flat plates. I was lucky that NAA was still selling them, they don't anymore. I shoot fine with flat plates, and I think extensions could snag coming out of a pocket. YMMV.
I've also debated getting some ten round mags. They'd be nice at the range, but range time with a mouse gun should be practice for carry. I wouldn't carry the ten round mags, some people might! Besides they supposedly don't work well if you load more than 9 rounds.
I'm Mr. Basic on everything I own, so I'll probably keep things like they are. At least now I'm sure the only options are yes or no.
"If you get it and didn't work for it, someone else worked for it and didn't get it..."

* Guardian .32 (2) * Zastava M70 .32 (3) * Bearcat stainless (2) * SP101 .22 * Ruger SR22 (2) * S&W M&P 15-22 Sport

RogueTS1

For comparison's sake: (see that little bit of plastic ridge at the top of the base plate and under the Ruger emblem)
Wounds of the flesh a surgeon's skill may heal but wounded honour is only cured with steel.