LCP Max?

[Erich]

One more noteworthy thing about the LCP Max - a thing that makes the gun for my use: the magazine release is reversible. If you like to pocket-carry in your left hand front pocket, you may have found the regular holstered LCPs can drop their mags without you knowing it when you brushed the exposed mag release button against a counter or something during your daily activities. You can set the Max up to not have that issue.

 

[Old cop]

I just reread all these comments, especially Post #21 (above) about the mag release problem I've experienced a few times, and decided to pick up the MAX. I'll post my experiences w/the MAX after a few months of EDC. Thx everyone!

 

[USMCshooter]

Picked one up couple weeks ago. Reliably shoots center-mass at 10+yards, has run flawlessly. What a dream it is to pocket carry this as opposed to OWB/IWB something else. Oh, and I don't get why some call this a snappy shooter.

 

[otis24]

I have owned the LCP, LCP II, Body Guard .380, and now the LCP Max. I can say that I did like the ergonomics of the Body Guard .380 somewhat better. Here is a thread to my impressions:
LCP Max vs S&W Bodyguard

 

[KarmannGhia]

I purchased two LCPs (when they first came out and when they upgraded the sights and trigger) and inherited one more. I gave my son the money to get an LCP2 so I could have something to carry when we flew out to visit him in Washington state. I liked the LCP2 (this was before the MAX came out). I've been wanting to get a MAX for the wife, BUT, that was until she saw a youtube video on the Security380. Now, I'm (we) holding out for that.

 

[chief38]

I actually shot a Ruger LCP Max last week - at least it's way better than the original version. The reason I shot it was because one of the women I'm teaching to shoot wants a carry piece and she is a very small woman. She liked the LCP-Max and while she is deciding what to buy, I get to shoot a bunch of guns I would not normally shoot. With the 10 round magazine it is quite concealable, but with the 12 round mag. - not so much.

Personally I am not a .380 acp fan and think it's a bit weak for personal defense. That said, if all you can conceal and are willing to EDC is a .380, it beats a knife. 9mm / 38 Spl. +P is about as low a caliber as I will go for SD.

 

[Old cop]

Finally p/u the MAX at a gunshow today for $370 OTD. Got it home, wiped down all the excess lube & re-lubed it. I'll get to the range ASAP & post the results.

 

[Erich]

Use it in good health, amigo!

 

[smoothshooter]

Bought one.
Liked it so well I bought another one.

 

[Old cop]

Finally p/u the MAX at a gunshow today for $370 OTD. Got it home, wiped down all the excess lube & re-lubed it. I'll get to the range ASAP & post the results.

Finally got to the range today and I'm impressed w/this little gun. No malfunctions with over 100 rounds of FMJ & HP, shot to POA w/everything and amazingly accurate out to 10 yards. The sights are easy to pick up and I'll try further distances next range visit.

 

[Nomadmax]

I won't carry any weapon that doesn't have a firing pin block. If I remember correctly, Ruger's solution for a drop safety is a strong firing pin spring and a light firing pin. When I carry a small weapon, it's because I'm involved in outdoor physical activities, the kind where having a bike crash or falling is a possibility. No matter how remote the possibility, that's a risk I won't take.

 

[Old cop]

Prior to picking up the gun I carried the original design LCP for several years w/o any ND or other issues & feel perfectly safe with the new MAX in a pocket holster.

 

[chief38]

I've now have a bit of experience with the two friend's guns I am teaching to shoot, who both bought a Ruger LCP Max in .380 acp. Both of them were purchased new and they have both had a bunch of jams and FTF. Every time we go to the range the failures do diminish so I hope this is just due to the break in period and will disappear soon! They are both shooting a bunch of different brands of ammo, but it is all 95 grain hardball. They include CCI Blazer, Federal and A/E, Remington, Winchester, Magtech, Fiochhi. So far they have around 250 through one of them and about 200 through the other. I told them that if they are still experiencing issues after 400 rounds they should contact Ruger to have them inspect the guns.

I have not seen too many compact 380's run 100% perfectly. I guess making a low powered cartridge cycle a miniature pistol is not easy. After having them try the LCP Max, the S&W Bodyguard, Karr, Glock42 - they all had a stoppage of some sort - with the Glock 42 being the most reliable of the bunch. Hopefully this Friday the pistols will come into their own and work flawlessly, we'll see. BTW they both get cleaned and lightly lubricated after they are shot.

 

[smoothshooter]

Bought one.
Liked it so well I bought a second one.
Happy camper.
No light primer strikes like I had on 2 previous Bodyguards.

 

[Erich]

I've now have a bit of experience with the two friend's guns I am teaching to shoot, who both bought a Ruger LCP Max in .380 acp. Both of them were purchased new and they have both had a bunch of jams and FTF. Every time we go to the range the failures do diminish so I hope this is just due to the break in period and will disappear soon! They are both shooting a bunch of different brands of ammo, but it is all 95 grain hardball. They include CCI Blazer, Federal and A/E, Remington, Winchester, Magtech, Fiochhi. So far they have around 250 through one of them and about 200 through the other. I told them that if they are still experiencing issues after 400 rounds they should contact Ruger to have them inspect the guns.

I have not seen too many compact 380's run 100% perfectly. I guess making a low powered cartridge cycle a miniature pistol is not easy. After having them try the LCP Max, the S&W Bodyguard, Karr, Glock42 - they all had a stoppage of some sort - with the Glock 42 being the most reliable of the bunch. Hopefully this Friday the pistols will come into their own and work flawlessly, we'll see. BTW they both get cleaned and lightly lubricated after they are shot.

I'd never recommend the LCP Max as a first gun for someone just learning to shoot.

 

[Old cop]

I wouldn't recommend the LCP, or a Smith J Frame, as a first gun to a new shooter either. Both are what I would consider experts guns. IMHO new shooters should consider a service size weapon as a first handgun.

 

[Old cop]

UPDATE: Put another 200 + rounds of mixed hollow point & FMJ down range today at distances out to seven yards & everything hit POA. I purchased two 12 round mags from Ruger and they performed flawlessly too. I even mixed FMJ with different brands of hollow point self defense rounds in the same mag and not a single hiccup. I didn't find the MAX to be snappy at all, and much easier to shoot than a light J Frame.

 

[Talldog]

I have a pair of MAXs with around 850 rounds each. They both needed a bit of break-in to smooth out the rough edges but are solid pistols. I like them enough that I just bought the new stainless 2-tone model.

 

[Old cop]

I wasn't aware of a new two tone stainless model, I'll have to look into that.

 

[someguyfromnc]

I really like the Max and LCP II. I have M&P for everything larger but I think I'd trust the Rugers a whole lot more than a bodyguard. Thinking about getting one myself as I dont have a true pocket gun.