Last updated July 01, 2026
Ruger LCP vs Smith & Wesson M&P
Real price comparison based on 90 tracked r/gundeals deals.
Bottom line
Cheaper historically: Ruger LCP at $149.
Lower average: Ruger LCP at $199.
More deals tracked: Smith & Wesson M&P (65 vs 25).
Set alerts on both — Ruger LCP · Smith & Wesson M&P.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Ruger LCP | Smith & Wesson M&P |
|---|---|---|
| Historical low | $149 | $250 |
| Tracked average | $199 | $502 |
| Median price | $199 | $465 |
| Highest tracked | $334 | $1299 |
| Real-deal threshold | < $189 | < $477 |
| Steal threshold | < $169 | < $427 |
| Deals tracked | 25 | 65 |
3 cheapest Ruger LCP deals
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RUGER LCP 380 ACP $149 plus tax/shipping$149Nov 30, 2025 · nwarmory.com
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[Handgun] RUGER LCP $149.99 plus shipping & tax$150Nov 30, 2025 · nwarmory.com
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[Handgun] Ruger LCP .380 Auto - $149.99$150Nov 24, 2025 · academy.com
3 cheapest Smith & Wesson M&P deals
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[Handgun] S&W MP Shield with Manual Thumb Safety $249.9…$250Apr 25, 2025 · sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com
- $270
- $270
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ruger LCP or Smith & Wesson M&P — which is cheaper?
Historically, the Ruger LCP has the lower floor at $149. By average, Ruger LCP wins at $199.
Which has more deals available?
Smith & Wesson M&P appears more often in r/gundeals deals (65 vs 25).
Should I get the Ruger LCP or the Smith & Wesson M&P?
Set free alerts on both. Pick whichever drops to its real-deal threshold first that matches your use case.
About the editor
GDA Editorial Team · Editorial team, GunDeal Alerts
We track every priced post on r/gundeals, fingerprint products, and verify dealer reputations. This page is updated as new deal data arrives.