I just picked up a 12 rd. mag today and cleaned it inside and out. Great gun. I polished the black off the barrel hood and I have not had any rust issues at all . S Carolina.
Painting the top of the hammer is a really good idea. I have a few Rugers that use this mechanism and I might do that to them.
The rim of the bullet takes the pin out
Do you have any problem with rust on the lcp max.
I haven’t used it that much but I had that issue with the lcp2. I took it on a boat trip and immediately the slide rusted where it connects with the rear sights.
Update. The magazine is rusting at the base. The slide and other parts have not rusted yet.
Get Yourself some Talon Grips!
Great idea about painting hammer! Thanks!