Well this thread wasn't about "What is the best carry gun"
The OP asked about reliability issues with the LCP 380 and I shared my experience with the one I own. I paid a total of $280 with shipping and Bud's lifetime warranty, I just never sent it back because it wasn't worth my time.
I have the LCP II .380 and since it was new it will randomly jam up on the the 3rd or forth round. It seems like the extractor is losing it's grip on the spent case. I have to drop the mag and clear it.
Any thoughts on a fix for that other than sending it back to Ruger?
There is a lot of good free data here,
https://hodgdonreloading.com/rldc/
https://hodgdonpowderco.com/reloading-education/
They have changed the website since I last used it but once you figure it out there is a treasure trove of information.
And more here...
I've been really happy with my Ruger Mark iiii , that is when I can get it out of my wife's hands.
I also have the LCP II in 22lr and it has never missed a beat with any brand ammo. It make a nice little boot gun.