Second - From the reports/reviews I read the Ruger LCP does have some issues. As for the TCP I only found 2 negative reports on it. One was a trigger issue which may or may not have been resolved as I cannot duplicate it with mine and the other was obviously from a person who didn't know how to handle a pistol (as seen on Youtube). Everyone else had high praise for the Taurus TCP. I personally find it very 'pointable' and really more accurate than needed for its intended use as a close range, get out of trouble weapon.