Apr 26, 2024
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Ruger LCP Max 380 ACP
3.9
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$143.00- ✓10+1 Rounds of .380 ACP
- ✓Super lightweight 10.6 oz
- ✓Decent sights with a Tritium front
- ✓Good value at around $400 street price
- ✓What our editor carries for athleisure days
- ✗Hates steel-cased ammo and required a break-in of 200 rounds
- ✗Snappy shooter that requires a disciplined trigger finger
- ✗Requires a tool to field strip
Editor’s Note: "The LCP Max might not win in the looks or shooting department. But it sure is the smallest and lightest gun that will reliably shoot 10 rounds of .380 ACP." - Eric Hung
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Caliber
380 ACP
Action
Single Action
Safety
No
Weight
0.68 lbs
Barrel Length
2.8in
Overall Length
5.2in
Finish
Black / Pink
Magazine Capacity
10+1-Round
Magazine Included
1 x 10-Round
Magazine Type
Removable
Front Sight
Tritium
Rear Sight
Tritium
Muzzle
Plain
Stock Material
Polymer
Features
10+1 Rounds of .380 ACP
Super lightweight 10.6 oz
Decent sights with a Tritium front
Good value at around $400 street price
What our editor carries for athleisure days
Hates steel-cased ammo and required a break-in of 200 rounds
Snappy shooter that requires a disciplined trigger finger
Requires a tool to field strip
By The Numbers
Accuracy
It's a short barrel but does its job at defensive distances.
Reliability
Feed it nice factory brass ammo with a 200 round break-in and you'll be fine.
Customization
Besides extended mags there's not much aftermarket support yet.
Ergonomics
Super slim and tiny but might be jumpy if you don't have a good grip.
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FINAL VERDICT
"But after learning its quirks I love it for its sole purpose…to be the ultimate combination of weight, size, and capacity for a .380 concealed carry gun. Be aware you'll likely need some sort of break-in based on our experience. And to only feed it factory brass ammunition unless you want to train for malfunctions. Otherwise it has nice sights and a snappy shooting experience that make it still very effective for defensive distances. Based on its reliability, size, and capacity I carry it when I dress down with athletic wear that doesn't support a gun belt." - Eric Hung