Arubalover
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10 or 12 + 1 in a micro compact.
Anyone have a chance to wring one out? Thoughts?
Anyone have a chance to wring one out? Thoughts?
LCP MAX
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MedWheeler
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I'm impressed with it. Here's my thread, and responses:
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/ruger-lcp-max-range-report.891997/
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/ruger-lcp-max-range-report.891997/
Arubalover
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Is this a striker fired gun?
scaatylobo
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Pick up mine on monday.
Plan on T&Eing her as long as the ammo holds out.
Expect her to be a BUG,and 'around the house,not really armed gun'.
This will be my 2nd LCP,that last has been gone at least 2 years.
I did not like the thin grips or capacity.
Plan on T&Eing her as long as the ammo holds out.
Expect her to be a BUG,and 'around the house,not really armed gun'.
This will be my 2nd LCP,that last has been gone at least 2 years.
I did not like the thin grips or capacity.
WheelGunMan
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No...hammer fired.
MedWheeler
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Arubalover writes:
No, single-action, hammer-fired. Unlike the original LCP (and the Kel-Tec P3-AT that inspired it), as well as the rest of the micro-380s that quickly followed them, the hammer on the MAX is fully-cocked between slide cycles. This means that the MAX is not re-strike capable (those early others weren't, either, as their hammers were partially-cocked after each slide cycle.)
There is no manual safety lever; the trigger "dingus" blade is the only safety. Like those guns, you can see the hammer through a gap in the rear.
The trigger pull tends to run in the five-ish pound range, firm enough to prevent unintended actuation in a properly-handled gun. Still, there are those who have some apprehension in carrying a fully-cocked pistol with no safety lever option.
No, single-action, hammer-fired. Unlike the original LCP (and the Kel-Tec P3-AT that inspired it), as well as the rest of the micro-380s that quickly followed them, the hammer on the MAX is fully-cocked between slide cycles. This means that the MAX is not re-strike capable (those early others weren't, either, as their hammers were partially-cocked after each slide cycle.)
There is no manual safety lever; the trigger "dingus" blade is the only safety. Like those guns, you can see the hammer through a gap in the rear.
The trigger pull tends to run in the five-ish pound range, firm enough to prevent unintended actuation in a properly-handled gun. Still, there are those who have some apprehension in carrying a fully-cocked pistol with no safety lever option.
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scaatylobo
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She just came home with me.
I will be at the range tomorrow and T&E her as much as possible as it looks like rain.
NEED to find more magazines and to see what holsters fit her.
I will be at the range tomorrow and T&E her as much as possible as it looks like rain.
NEED to find more magazines and to see what holsters fit her.
WheelGunMan
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Please keep us appraised on your first thoughts and reactions.
scaatylobo
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Just got back from the range with the brand new Ruger Max.
I only had the one 10 round mag it came with so all my shooting was with that magazine.
Thankfully,it came with a cute mini mag loader that is not as good as the UpLula but it worked.
Fired 6 different loads sparingly [ they are all I have for now as to caliber .380 [ no,I did not shoot up all my ammo ].
The rounds I will carry so far are the Sig 90 grain JHP / Federal low recoil 90 grain JHP / MagTech Guardian 85 grain JHP / Remington ultimate defense 102 grain for compact handguns [ VERY rounded H.P. ].
The other rounds all rired and few just fine,but did not impress me as much as the above.
There are SO many others to T&E,but gotta get my hands on them first -------- thinking of going to Chicago ,Detroit,NYC,etc as those citys seem to have lots of ammo to waste shooting up children.
The gun ran just fine,and I will be EDCing it as a in house gun & BUG on the streets.
Shooting was all at 7 yards and all offhand.
the temperature was a balmy 82 and MUGGY,so I am off to the shower in a very short time.
All groups were GTG for S/D shooting at 7 yards , inside 3 inches for all but a few called fliers.
I only had the one 10 round mag it came with so all my shooting was with that magazine.
Thankfully,it came with a cute mini mag loader that is not as good as the UpLula but it worked.
Fired 6 different loads sparingly [ they are all I have for now as to caliber .380 [ no,I did not shoot up all my ammo ].
The rounds I will carry so far are the Sig 90 grain JHP / Federal low recoil 90 grain JHP / MagTech Guardian 85 grain JHP / Remington ultimate defense 102 grain for compact handguns [ VERY rounded H.P. ].
The other rounds all rired and few just fine,but did not impress me as much as the above.
There are SO many others to T&E,but gotta get my hands on them first -------- thinking of going to Chicago ,Detroit,NYC,etc as those citys seem to have lots of ammo to waste shooting up children.
The gun ran just fine,and I will be EDCing it as a in house gun & BUG on the streets.
Shooting was all at 7 yards and all offhand.
the temperature was a balmy 82 and MUGGY,so I am off to the shower in a very short time.
All groups were GTG for S/D shooting at 7 yards , inside 3 inches for all but a few called fliers.
Charlie1022
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I just received my 12 round mag yesterday and got a chance to shot it. I shot at 7 yards and it shot just a little low but got a good group. I only shot about 1/2 box so far but no problems and can see this as a good carry gun.
johnnylaw53
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I seen one a couple of days ago at one of our LGS but didn't look at it as he wanted MSRP. Today i seen one at Academy for $379.00 so I took a good look seems very nice but when i shook it, it was very loose. It is quite a bit bigger then the LCP stainless that I presently pocket carry I was interested when I read the reviews but I didn't buy it and going to think more on it. I don't have a summer and winter EDC as we don't have a lot of winter here I'm more of a pocket carry guy when I'm in shorts and either a IWB or OWB guy when I'm in jeans the weapon I use for that is the Sig P365 while i can pocket carry it i prefer not to as it bang around in the pocket kind of think the LCP Max will do the same thing. Was thinking it could replace both of my EDC but now I'm not so sure. Plus the price of .380 ammo is very high
Zendude
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82 would be borderline jacket weather here right now.
Good to hear that the LCP Max ate all those different rounds without issue.
I really like the whole concept of this gun, the one hangup I have is the fully cocked hammer. I know other firearms have this and its probably not a huge deal, its just my carry gun is in my pocket, all day, every day. I had a Springfield 911, I certainly wouldn't carry that cocked with the safety off. Granted, that had a shorter, lighter trigger. But I would hope the LCP Max has a pretty long trigger if its fully cocked with no safety. And I don't really consider the trigger dingus a safety. And frankly, I don't want a manual safety on a carry gun. I will take the long heavy DAO trigger, as long as its fairly smooth. May have to wait to see if Springfield introduces the Hellkitten 
Understand.
I've been caring it around cocked snd empty.
Nor do I.
Nor do I.
I think the LCP Max is fine.
MedWheeler
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Kleanbore writes:
I did that as well, and have done it with other guns. I rack it completely empty, insert a loaded magazine (for appropriate weight balance to simulate a loaded firearm - the way it will be carried), then basically slap it around, shake it, and wear it around the property before putting it into carry service. Though I never carried any of these, I did it with a Hi-Point C9, Jennings J-22, and a Bauer .25. I was more interested in verifying the argument that those types would shoot you if you dared to chamber-carry them (I couldn't so verify, but still never took the risk.)
My G2C, purchased maybe two years ago but never shot until the day I shot the MAX, is my first "dingus-trigger" gun, and it has a manual safety lever I do not want to use. I was concerned that the trigger pull might not be heavy enough. It's not that heavy, but its length puts my mind to rest. The LCP-MAX's trigger pull isn't as long, but it feels a bit firmer. I'm getting confident with it, but I have not yet placed the gun into regular carry duty.
I did that as well, and have done it with other guns. I rack it completely empty, insert a loaded magazine (for appropriate weight balance to simulate a loaded firearm - the way it will be carried), then basically slap it around, shake it, and wear it around the property before putting it into carry service. Though I never carried any of these, I did it with a Hi-Point C9, Jennings J-22, and a Bauer .25. I was more interested in verifying the argument that those types would shoot you if you dared to chamber-carry them (I couldn't so verify, but still never took the risk.)
My G2C, purchased maybe two years ago but never shot until the day I shot the MAX, is my first "dingus-trigger" gun, and it has a manual safety lever I do not want to use. I was concerned that the trigger pull might not be heavy enough. It's not that heavy, but its length puts my mind to rest. The LCP-MAX's trigger pull isn't as long, but it feels a bit firmer. I'm getting confident with it, but I have not yet placed the gun into regular carry duty.
FAS1
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My P3AT is the hardest gun for me to shoot accurately. My large hands, very small gun, and long crappy DAO trigger pull all contribute to that. I'm sure that's also why so many people find them hard to shoot. The MAX seems like it would be easier to have better control over shot placement. No safeties for me on any of my defensive handguns and I'm fine with the MAX's trigger since it would always be holstered.
Zendude
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Does it have any sort of firing pin safety mechanism?
FAS1
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Found this from the owners manual online:
"The RUGER® LCP® MAX pistol features a Secure Action™ fire control similar to the RUGER-57™ and SECURITY-9® pistols. Ruger’s safe, reliable, and proven Secure Action™ fire-control system combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed safety trigger. The hammer and sear are designed to engage with significant mechanical overlap. This requires additional cocking of the hammer during trigger pull and keeps the hammer and sear securely engaged under the full force of the hammer spring. Additionally, a neutrally balanced sear and strong sear spring ensure continuous, positive engagement of the hammer. The trigger has a short, smooth pull, clean break and positive reset."
It doesn't sound like it has a firing pin block.
https://ruger-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/_manuals/LCP-MAX-g4Swq28Jb5f.pdf
Zendude
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Sounds like the extra sear overlap is intended to provide some extra protection from a mechanical sear release failure.
MedWheeler
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From what I can find, neither the MAX not its most-recent predecessor have an active FPB. What they have is "extra" sear overlap to hold the hammer until the trigger is pulled far enough to retract the sear.
jimbo555
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I have the lcp2 22. It has a safety. An awkward safety. I wonder if it will be an option down the line. I'm not comfortable cocked with no safety and a 5lb trigger.
Great Scot
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Just took mine out yesterday. It fed FMJs and hollow points with aplomb. Recoil control was better than with my Smith Bodyguard .380. My Max shot a little high, but nothing terrible. It did group well at 10 yards. It was reliable with both the 10 and 12 round magazines I own. Very easy to conceal in a front pocket. Highly recommend.
Wildbillz
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Fired about 200 rounds through one last week. No issues. All the ammo was 95grn FMJ reloads. Use and liked the 12rnd mag the most. Sights were a huge improvement over the LCP's. I tried a holster that was made for the LCP II and it did fit it. Looks like a winner for pocket carry to me.
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