LCP Max vs S&W Bodyguard

[otis24]

Just picked up a Ruger LCP Max. I picked up a S&W Bodyguard .380 about a month ago.

I like the slightly wider grip of the Ruger, but prefer the length of the Bodyguard (with Adams Grip mag extensions). To be fair, I haven't tried the Ruger 12 round mag, but I have one in order. The distance between backstrap and trigger is closer on the Ruger, causing my finger to drag. Overall advantage goes to S&W in terms of ergonomics.

Ruger, front tritium sight, advantage Ruger.

Capacity, Ruger.

Cocking: the Ruger slides isn't nearly as stiff as the BG slide. The built-in cocking ears make it much easier to cock the Ruger.

A slightly wider grip on the Bodyguard would be an asset. Makes me wonder if S&W will make a "Bodyguard Max". If they do (and they probably will), that would be the cat's meow!!!!

 

[LVSteve]

I think your seller ripped you off. It is my understanding that the LCP Max comes with one 10 and one 12 round mag in the box.

 

[otis24]

No, they just come with the 10 round magazine. The 12 round can be purchased at an additional cost.

 

[garddogg56]

Thanx for the comparison OtisI don't own a max,I do have a gen II and a BG.380 and the Smith get the call more often than the Ruger.

 

[Gene L]

I had a Bodyguard but the trigger was awful and the grip so narrow that it shifted in my hand when I shot it once and getting a follow up shot was not a possibility...my trigger finger butted up against my palm of my strong hand. I loved the idea of the BG, and if I'd have been able to shoot it more than once, I'd still have it. The trigger, in addition to being long, was very heavy, heavier than my PPK. I was disappointed.

 

[otis24]

I've yet to shoot the LCP Max. Wife has n LCP first gen. She wants to shoot the Bodyguard. Thus far, she has liked the LCP over other options. If she likes the Bodyguard, she will inherit it. Otherwise, it will go up for sale.

 

[otis24]

Oh,

Bodyguard: Double strike capable

LCP Max: No double strike

Another point to the Bodyguard

 

[SVT28]

The LCP Max is in a class of its own, the only other 380s I have to compare it to is a Norinco Mak and a Beretta 85BB, not an apples to apples comparison.

The trigger, capacity, sights and overall size are where it shines. I was able to scoop up a couple 12 rounders to go with the original 10 rounder, love the feel with these and it is borderline pleasant to shoot. The front sight is one of brightest tritium tubes I’ve ever seen.

I guess the most important part of this is, after a couple hundred rounds of various ammo, nary a malfunction. If you have the opportunity to get one, do it.

SVT28

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[smoothshooter]

I’m on my second Bodyguard.
First one was plagued with light primer strikes after the first 150 rounds or so.
Second one was made less than 2 years ago and started having light strikes after about 50 rounds.
Both were thoroughly cleaned inside repeatedly.
I really like almost everything about the Bodyguard, but the misfires are not tolerable. There is no excuse for Smith to have the light strike problem go on for so long.

Am ready to give the Ruger a chance.

 

[kbm6893]

I’ve had my Bodyguard for a few years. No light strikes and 90% of what I shoot in it are my own reloads. I haven’t shot it much, it’s no range gun.

But it’s small and that’s the role it fills. The LCP Max is almost as big as the LC9S. I’d consider one if they made one with a safety.

 

[smoothshooter]

I’ve had my Bodyguard for a few years. No light strikes and 90% of what I shoot in it are my own reloads. I haven’t shot it much, it’s no range gun.

But it’s small and that’s the role it fills. The LCP Max is almost as big as the LC9S. I’d consider one if they made one with a safety.

I plan to buy a current LCP Max now, then upgrading to one with a safety when Ruger makes them available.

 

[kbm6893]

I plan to buy a current LCP Max now, then upgrading to one with a safety when Ruger makes them available.

I’m not sure they’re gonna add a safety model later. Ruger has always been big with safeties but they’re moving away from them. The LC9S came out with manual safety and even mag disconnect. Then they came out with the LC9S Pro that had neither. The security 9 has one but no mag disconnect option. Neither the LCP nor the LCP2 had one, and now the Max .380. They never offered an LCP 1 or 2 with a safety.

 

[H Richard]

When under Duress, can you remember to take the safety off? I have a LCP2, for the main reason it goes anywhere. The sights are not great, but in practical use, up close & personal, that is not a major criteria. Access, and reliability are the main criteria.

 

[cyphertext]

They never offered an LCP 1 or 2 with a safety.

Not quite true. The LCP II .22lr has a safety and a magazine disconnect.