RUGER LCP MAX...REAL CAPACITY IN A POCKET SIZED PISTOL
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- This is a tabletop review of the RUGER LCP MAX .380 AUTO (DOUBLE-ACTION INTERNAL HAMMER). In this video we will discuss the size, features and performance of the pistol. We will use another popular platform for size comparison and to help establish an idea of how it feel to carry based on similar sized model. Different features of the pistol will be covered in order to help determine what the user may find important and help make a good buying decision. We will discuss the range performance, including which ammunition was used and any problems that were encountered. In addition, we will explore different carry options for the pistol and report on what level of comfort was experienced. We will wrap up by discussion the overall impressions of the firearm and how it compares in features, reliability and value. Thanks for watching!
I have to laugh at some of the comments about not being a fan of 380, blah, blah, blah. If you lived in Florida, or places where you have conceal carry law not open carry, who the hell wants to carry a big 9mm that weighs a lb and a half loaded. Screw that. A small 12 round gun that's very capable, that weighs under a lb. and fits in a pocket easily is all I need.
I agree, I've carried a .380 for a long time, long before the advancements in ammo technology. Back then, it was really Federal Hydroshock as the only real hollow point decent option. The .380 argument that it's not effective as a stopping power round can be put to rest. There are numerous .380 rounds that pass the FBI ballistic gel standards of minimum 12" of penetration and maximum of 18" that have significant wound channel diameter. This new ammo technology actually has a few .32acp passing the FBI standards.
I live in Texas and my kimber micro 9mm is perfect at 15.5 ounces, 3 ounces less than shield, 365 and other polymer pistols
My kimber with 8 9mm bullets around 18.8 ounces loaded, about 4 ounces heavier than max 380 with 11 bullets.
18 ounces loaded is very comfortable in my pocket in wrangler flex pants and summer shorts that are thigh to knee long on me, they have big pockets
@@boileruphammerdown5455 what 32acp round passes gel test?
Amen!!
@MrGriff305 I hear you. I can put the 22 lr wherever I want it, assuming it fires, isn’t that the controversy about rim fire? But yeah, I’ve been carrying g a .45, but I’m sick of having to holster it ever time I want to carry. I prefer just to put something in a pocket, ESPECIALLY in the summer!
I don't claim to be an expert, like so many of these UA-camrs, but in 12 years of carrying almost 100% of the time every day, I have learned a couple of things for MYSELF.
Rule #1- If you carry concealed, don't talk about it.
Rule #2- Make your own decisions about what you are going to carry and how, because the only thing that matters is what is comfortable for you....to carry and to shoot
Rule #3- DO NOT listen to all these so-called experts who think that going to the gun range and the gym and growing a beard and doing a gun video makes him some kind of tough guy.
There is no "best" caliber. I don't give a **** what all these UA-camrs say.
For ME personally, all I want is something that will say to the attacker "get the **** off me and away from me." Some other people might have to do this, but I personally don't plan on having to make a headshot at 30 yards or need 17 rounds for some sort of gun battle, just because some UA-camr hopped up on Red Bull thinks I should.
For all these experts who say a 380 isn't "adequate", why don't you stand in front of someone firing one and then tell me how adequate it is.
Your not a Tough Guy if you say ' Pinky'.
Sweet jesus thanks, I thought I was the last one out there. It can be horrible being cursed by common sense can't it!
I just shot myself 5 times with a 380 and I’m just fine!!! Wait.. I see a light I’m going to walk to it now…
9 out of 10 times you have to draw, the bad guy RUNS AWAY. Now figure in if you fire but miss, how many more run away. Then add in the ones you hit with the first round ANYWHERE and runs away. Then add the ones you hit in the perfect spots with your 380 to stop them in their tracks. So what's left is the probability of needing an elephant gun is pretty small. Unless you live near the zoo and elephants get lose that are carrying elephant guns. Seems like so many of the youtube experts advocating huge rounds, lots of capacity live in rural america, not Chicago, St Louis, New Orleans, Baltimore, DC shooting galleries where you are surrounded by bad guys and are in a more dangerous place than Somalia. What are the stats on a self defense incident: average 3 rounds, 3 yards in 3 seconds. It's not likely to be the Desperado bar scene.
The best caliber is the one that you have with you.
Living in Florida , carrying a Shield 2.0 for a while and then suddenly you stash this little thing in your waistband and you completely forget is there. The 12 round extended magazine is the way to go. And those mags are soo cute, there is no way you are not bringing an extra one. Now that is 25 rounds on you without breaking a sweat.
And in the pocket of some nice jeans with the holster included and my small wallet in front of it the gun disappeared.
Now I walk the dog, get the mail or go to the community pool or beach and bring this trusty companion with me. Kudos to ruger.
9.4oz unloaded, 15oz all up with 13rds of 100gr 380s, outstanding night sights....why would anyone not professionally employed carry anything else? This pistol is truly remarkable, and accurate too. I was spinning 8" spinners at 25 yds from kneeling with mine today with no issues at all.
Exactly why I asked my FFL to order me one, after talking with my CA sheriff confirming no more 'justifiable need' allowed in issuing CCW based on latest SCOTUS ruling. It's been a long time coming. I'll be limited to 10 round mags here. Oh well, a few in my truck works.
@@fly1327 Good news, last thursday the Supreme court ordered the lower courts to re-rule on magazine limits and assault weapons bans.
You'll be full on freedom soon my friend. ;)
How are you so accurate with this fun? I’ve been practicing with it but I’ve found it challenging
@@carsonnguyen4423 do lots and lots and lots of dry firing until you have perfected the trigger pull.
Love some tiny pistols! Love my LCP as well. Can't wait to get the Max. All the little Ruger LCPs are a BIG win in my book 👍
I love this gun. Carry it around all day and forget it’s there. It’s light, accurate, and easy to shoot. What more could you ask for in an EDC?
been ccw the Bersa Thunder 380 + for years now and it's a delight. still have to shoulder a Beretta 92fs somedays .... thanks for this great channel. You do an amazing job with the vids and it's been great to find the channel. Hope your weekend is perfect
I've owned mine for about 8 months now. The first thing you notice about this model is just how light weight and easily concealable it is. I've put about 400 rounds through mine so far. The ammo has varied from cheap FMJ range ammo to Federal HST JHPs. No reliability or performance issues beyond an initial last round lock back problem that I corrected with a replacement magazine from Ruger. The most accurate 380 micro-compact I own is the Sig P238; it surprises me at times but I now have comparable accuracy with the LCP Max. I agree with your assessment on the single night sight. During the day at the range, the front night sight is fine. Still, the sight radius is so short on guns like this that it is better, for target acquisition under low light conditions, to have 3-dots. My primary use for 3-dot night sights on my full-size home defense guns is to quickly see the orientation of the firearm on my nightstand - so the brighter the better. Great review.
is it easy to rack? i like the easy to rack p238
Excellent video! Thanks for posting it. Very well done and everything was thoroughly explained. This is one of the best LCP Max videos I watched. Great job sir!
I always enjoy your presentation of reviews, so professional. I bought this gun about 4 months ago. I spent 3 days are the range learning and mastering the size and weight. I would say I put about 500 rounds through it in that time frame. No FTFs or FTEs to report. Just 1 fail to hold slide open on last round, makes me think it was more of a "user error" incident. Since then, it hasn't left my side. The "ease of carry" makes you "want to carry" it. I also own the G43X, Sig P365 and S&W 442. All great little shooters. But as much as I hate to admit it, I now have 3 nightstand guns. I do switch from time to time, but it's getting rare.
Thanks for your positive feedback and your technical input as well! Thanks for watching!
Completely agree with your opinion. This size and weight just makes carrying as close to effortless as you can get. No more excuses not to carry when you are a pistol as small and capable as this.
I’m not talking smack or anything, but I just got me one of these a few days ago and immediately put 150 rounds of range ammo through it followed up with 50 rounds of Hornady’s American Gunner (90 grain, 1000’/sec, XTP) rounds, good stuff fyi, and my barrel looked like it had gone through 500+ rounds as compared to yours. The finish is almost gone on the side and worn pretty good on top and the ring is becoming pronounced at the end of the barrel.
Now I know cheaper Ruger handguns aren’t known for their finish on their barrels, but compared to yours having, what you made it sound, about 200-250 rounds and your barrel still is black and nice looking. Also, side note, I got home and cleaned it up real good and the inside of my barrel is pitted to high hell. It looked like a constellation of stars all down the barrel’s rifling. I’ve never seen such pitting, especially on a brand new firearm.
Now, I called Ruger that day and because it’s Ruger they’re sending me a slide and barrel, free of charge, to swap out my old barrel and slide. I’ve always loved Ruger and that level of customer service is a huge part of it.
I was just curious because of how nice and dark your barrel still looks after a similar amount of rounds at the range.
Nice video.
This guy is a game changer for pocket pistols can't wait to try one out. Another great tiny shooter is the Kahr .380. Its a micro single stack that is very thin, but fits perfectly in the hand. The trigger is smooth and intuitive. 6-8 rounds. Its a snappy little beast, but fun at the range and very accurate. If you see one around TCCC check it out. Its a great little gun.
I have an LCP 2. I actually traded my Glock 42 for it. 42 was a good gun, but mine lacked that "perfection" as it choked on a number of hollow points, even after it was sent back to Glock. My LCP 2 was also sent back to Ruger after it spit the extractor out at the range after about 100 rounds. Ruger was great though, as they sent it back with a whole new slide. Hats off to their customer service.
For me, the 42 is too big of a gun for what it is. It shoots nice, but for the size, I'll take a Sig p365 any day with the larger 9mm.
I like my Ruger Lcp 2, but I'll be upgrading soon to the Max.
I had a G42 with SD ammo issues. Sold it. I have a bunch of glocks. That sucked. LCP max is great. Mixed mags with ball and several SD rounds several times. It never choked.
I have a G42 and it just sits. Mine runs fine for me, but my wife turns it into a jamomatic, yet she can shoot my Kahr CW380, LCPII, Bersa Thunder no problem. To me, the G42 is in no mans land, too big as a pocket gun and if I'm going to IWB carry I'll carry the SIG365 or Kahr CM9. The Kahr CM9 uses the same holster as the G42. I just purchased the LCP Max but haven't shot it yet.
@@boileruphammerdown5455 limp wristin huh
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Well...you took the time to comment, so at least I know you care.
Just picked one up for myself yesterday. One thing to note on your comparison that a lot of people don’t point out. Is, the distance from the grip to the trigger face. Makes a huge difference on any gun, especially on the tiny guns. Makes your trigger finger angle change. With the Glock your finger is really “gimped up” on a severe 90* angel. Where the Ruger let’s your trigger finger “stretch out” more. Makes it way more ergonomic and comfortable to shoot. And arguably allows you to be more accurate.
Game changer for 380's. Thanks👍!
I bought mine in August and it's a really neat little gun. I needed to install the extended floorplate on the magazine so that my pinky finger could wrap around it. The double-stack mag is a bit hard on the fingers to load, but after I bought a mag loader it was no problem to get all the rounds in the mag.
No cry ,onley 12 rounds
I carry my LCP Max as a backup all the time and sometimes by itself if I'm dressed really light. I use a sticky holster with mine which is the SM2 model for anyone that's looking to get one. My LCP Max came with one 12 round mag and I bought 2 more 12 round mags. When I carry it by itself I bring a spare mag so 25 rounds is great.
How did it come with a 12rd mag? Packaging mostake?
How do you like the sticky holster?
@@anthonys239 I love them. I have 3 of them. I use them in the pocket or in my waistband for appendix carry. They're comfortable
Thanks for the info. I think the content provider is using a Sticky holster that he already has...it's a SM-5. The Sticky Website calls for a SM-2 for the LCP (no model designation). I'll order the SM-2. Thanks again.
@@molonlabe9602 Yeah the SM5 is too big for the gun. SM2 is perfect. It's in my pocket right now.
Thank you for the great information on the LCP Max..
Love it the 12 round mag gives you great control of the piece-get one!
I bought this as soon as it came out. Not a huge fan of pocket pistols or the .380, but this is a pretty good little gun. Makes a great center console gun
Great review and video, thanks!
this is the 2nd video I've seen of your channel; excellent presentation in both videos and you GET TO THE POINT in 2 or 3 minutes!!
Just aquired this little pocket rocket. Super light and small. Excellent little tool.
Good review, thanks.
I have a Glock 27 that I converted to 9mm and a LCP generation 1 with a Lasermax that I've owned since 2012 and recently began modifying improvements and shooting it again. I'm seriously considering purchasing a LCP Max soon because they are 1/2 the weight and much smaller than the Glock to carry and much improved over my original generation 1. I have a pistol collection that has satisfied me pretty well for the past 10 years and didn't desire any larger frames or calibers, so I can seriously see where a near future LCP Max purchase would surely satisfy all my current wants and keep me happy for quite some time to come.
Gr8 video n Gr8 information!!
Thanks n I had to subscribe with a thumbs up my friend!!
Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. For whenever my situation is such that I can only carry a 380 (which is often) The Ruger LCP Max 380 is my fav > usually front pocket carry. God bless you and again, thanks for sharing this....
I think that the new “all you can eat” mags on a 380 will steal away from the 9mm in the conceal market. It presents a very good compromise that will change the minds of a lot of 380 nay sayers with the extra capacity it provides. It will sell very well I am sure.
Yeah Definitely
.380 is a more than formidable choice for self defense. I carry the LCP Max daily
I agree! I just ordered the lcp max I’m pumped up to not have to feel a bulky carry gun anymore
Just purchased mine the other day. Absolutely love it. Was carrying the LC9S which I like but wow what a difference.
Comparing a ruger to a glock is like comparing a yugo to a good quality automobile.
Nice video, I love my Ruger LCP Max!
Glad to learn that it's double action, not single and having to carry it cocked without a safety, according to some other online reviewers.
It's actually more single action than double action. Look at the hammer through the open port on the backside. When the slide "cocks" the hammer....it is about 90-95% cocked. When you pull the trigger.....the hammer rocks "back" a "smidge"....let's say another 5-10% before it releases to fire the gun. I think this is intentional to get a lot of spring pressure on the hammer/sear engagement surfaces, and by needing to rock back further before it fires....makes it a bit more safe against an accidental discharge. Realize too.....that it has a half-cock safety notch to arrest the forward motion of the hammer if ( for whatever reason) the hammer slips off the sear, when the trigger isn't pulled.
Great review thanks I'm going to buy one
Totally agree about the sights. The are good aftermarket options for rear tritium sights.
Very good review and I subscribed. Picking mine up tomorrow from cabellas. It will be my first .380, own many 9 mm and 45 acp. My m&p shield 45 and cz 2075 rami are my current pocket pistols. Looking for something smaller to be able to conceal better in pants besides duluth cargo with extra large pockets. Now for the challenge of locating .380 ammo, pretty scarce in MI.
.380 has been pretty tough to get. My local gun store gets it in small amounts, but steady. Enjoy your new pistol and good luck in your ammo search. Welcome aboard!
Great comprehensive video. Quick question…which sticky holster do you use for this gun? I want to be sure I get the correct size. Thank you!
@ 3:40 "I don't feel awkward getting my finger in there when I need to." I like to pretend I'm an adult... but that one still made me laugh anyway.
I like the double stack 380 idea ...
Got the ec9 9mm love it!! Switch up between that and a glock43 for my edc
Excellent! Thank you.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
A lot of people have reported that the trigger pinches their finger, which can definitely make it more challenging to practice with. MCarBo and Galloway Precision both make triggers that seem to correct this issue, and both are reasonably priced.
Just got the Elite and put 150rds through it with no issues. It’s so dang light fully loaded with 13+1 95gr flat nose FMJ.
I've been a big fan of Ruger pistols for years. I've had many of the P series over the years. I feel if it's a Ruger it's reliable! Only one I've shot that wasn't great was the EC9s.
Maybe the ec9s you got was a lemon. I just sold mine when I upgraded to p365. My ec9s was phenomenal and very reliable more than my m&p 2.0
Thanks for your review of the LCP Max. I prefer to carry mine with a 12-round magazine. I have a 10-round magazine and an additional 12-round mag.
Great review! I totally agree with your comment about the front and rear sight. It was great that Ruger included a night front sight, but I wished they would of included a rear night sight. I just bought the gun a couple weeks ago and I ordered Truglow Pro tritium front and rear sights, as the stock blacked out stock sight hides the front sight. I also bought the Sticky pocket holster and Traction rubber grip. My only other complaints about the LCP Max is the twanging noise that the trigger makes when dry firing, how do you correct it? I also bought two 12 round magazines and baffled why the slide doesn’t always stay open on a empty magazine and it also does it with the stock 10 round magazine.
That noise is just the metal ringing when the internal hammer falls - it's annoying, but I think we are stuck with it.
Thanks for the great review! I have an LCP 1 which I love and I'm seriously considering this upgrade. I gave it a quick Google and RUGER SELLS TRITIUM REAR SIGHTS FOR THESE!
In the world of .380 pocket pistols, going with the Max is a no-brainer.
I’ll tell you one thing. I love mine, I just got it a few weeks ago. The thing about it not locking open on the last shot it is real. I haven’t shot 100 rounds yet and it’s already failed to lock open about five times.
I've heard that manually stretching the magazine spring can help, and it sounds like Ruger has amazing customer service if you reach out to them
There is a small tab inside that has to interact with a shelf on the magazine. See if yours needs some work. Try a different magazine.
@@oklahomahank2378 thanks!
Great review I like mine the perfect pocket pistol
You are so right about the night sights. It needs 3 dots. I hate just a front night sight. Its worthless.
Good review. Thanks. Btw not everyone likes 3 dot sights.
If I didn’t have the LCP2 already, I’d absolutely get the Max.
Good review. It isn't easy making a gun that meets tech specs and customer expectations. Seems like a nice little pocket carry, or ankle carry...
It is much improved over the original LCP. It will be interesting to see how it performs over time.
@@TheConcealedCarryChannel update??
I detest 3-dot sights. To me, even though it costs less, the blacked-out rear sight is an upgrade.
Agree. I love my LCP Max. There really isn’t a thing I would change on it. That CrimsonTrace sight up front is so bad ass.
I'm left handed. I'm wondering why more gun makers don't make guns where the mag release and maybe even the slide stop can be changed from side to side. I own a Sig 365 and Glock 26 and I"ve moved the mag release over to the right side of the guns. Makes it a lot easier for us southpaws.
Looks like a contender. My state recently passed a constitutional carry bill. With the way things are going, it's looking like carrying is going to be a good idea.
Do you have any reviews on the Ruger Max 9?
Just picked up an lcp max at sportsman's warehouse for $329
Great review, thanks. Want a dedicated pocket pistol, looks like this maybe it. Found on sale 329. Still undecided. Thinking of Sig 365 also. Any thoughts? Thanks.
If I could only have one of the two it would be the SIG. I think it has a better trigger and 9mm ammo is easier to get than .380. I think for the money, the LCP max is a great pocket gun.
Both too big for pants pocket carry imo
Get the aftermarket rear tritium sight, the 12rd mag and you are in business.
Bought mine used for $370 including a 12 round magazine, I ordered 2 more…..I prefer the longer magazines giving a firm hold on the pistol with a full 3 fingered grip……As far as the rear sight goes, it does what the gun is intended for being tapered for a snag free draw out of the holster…..I pocket carry mine in a Sticky 2…The gun also fits perfect in a easy access small hidden compartment in my car….Mine is loaded up with 13 rounds of Federal Hydra Shock which I’m sure at close range, will ruin any bad guys day…..
Upgrading my LCP 2 to the Max. The wife can have the old one.
Never understood people who bought the G42 when the G43 is the same size.
LCP/Max is perfect though for deeper concealment pocket carry.
Less recoil I would imagine. G43 is also longer, wider, and heavier. For some, the G42 is not pocket carry much less the 43. I am a big guy so the 42 is actually decent in my pocket, but I am already happy with my GX4 and its 600 no jams tested so I am confident with it. I am considering the OG LCP for certain situations. Not sure that for my intended use, the MAX is 200 dollars better.
@@paulcarlin5181I am pretty sure they are the same size, but weight would be due to ammo and barrel I would guess
Ruger should do a LCP in 30 Super carry. The 12 round 380 mag would probably be a 14 round with the 30 SC.
Play at 2x the speed.
When putting the gun in a pocket holster, hold the holster by the bottom back so you do not muzzle your hand.
Glock 42 is a good gun. LCP Max is also a good gun. It's good to have options.
But is the quality of the ruger up to the quality if the glock
I wonder why ruger never made this first instead of there regular lcp 380 line it has double the capacity and its still about the same size and weight lcp 22lr a cool lil pocket gun to
Because the innovation department was not innovating into the future way back when.
Honestly, the biggest downside I find with this pistol is the black version is blued and rusts like crazy when carried against the body. M Carbo makes a spring kit that really lightens and smooth out the trigger.
The sights are perfect for me. I did add a laser.
Anybody know if you can modify the LCP Max to make it +p safe?
I am not Ruger, but I would say no. Barrel is thin, multiple springs would need to be changed, and the gun would be uncontrollable.
I've gone through the night sight thing, throwing Trijicon HD's on everything, but past it now. They're perishable over a relatively short period of years and if it's dark enough at civilian defensive shooting distance instances, you're better off with a laser, which is more instinctive, especially in a rapid compromised shooting stance. No lasers yet for the MAX, always think it's best to wait a year to let others Beta test the 1st Gen issues and let the aftermarket catch up.
Traditionally I have not been a fan of laser sights, but I picked up green crimson trace for my Glock 43X. It has made me rethink it a little.
On another You Tube site, they said the LCP Max has a dove mount, so you can put on your rear site of choice.
It is windage adjustable.
@@oklahomahank2378 --At the ranges you are most likely to using this little-bitty gun I don't think wind is going to be a factor, unless some punk is trying to mug you during a hurricane.
@@gregb6469 Windage means left right adjustment so the sights point where the gun does. It has nothing to do with wind.
@@oklahomahank2378 -- Yeah, it's to align the sights when the wind is blowing.
They are available new now at Range USA for $359….
So when are they gonna come out with an LCP Max chambered in .22 LR?How many 22 rounds could they squeeze into that mag?
Maybe 14?
@@robert50173 So you think in the mag space that will hold 12 380 rounds will only be able to house an extra two rounds in 22 long rifle?If the LCP II Holds 12 rounds of 22 and the comparably sized 380 holds six then your figures would seem to be off. Slightly. Of course until they make it the actual number would only be conjecture. But the ratio between the two calibers in the LCP II MAX would seem to call for a little more than an extra two rounds, Apples to apples.
@@Eddie-uf8oo 12 is a little extended. 16 flush would be great. I just hope they hurry before I get the 10 flush.
I wana know why nobody gets the elite version
Is it DAO or is it DA/SA?
James bond gun for sure
I Would Like To See RUGER Put The RED TRIGGER Upgrade, In The LCP MAX 2, If The Ever Make One...
Now C/T Needs To Come Out With A Laser Guard, (Red or Green) & That Would Make It The "Most Perfect Carry Pistol"....
Buy the LCP MAX ELITE. Has red flat face trigger and comes with 12rd mag. I love mine
I have a lcp max Ruger 380. I have a bad reset.
Realy like to get that pistol
lcp max is a good gun for conceal carry?
Very good gun
@@PointWithin alredy got mine
appliance paint can make a white dot for you
I agree on the blacked out rear sight - this isn’t a “target” pistol, it’s a defensive pistol! The blacked out rear sight is just stupid. Ruger should keep their cheap pocket holster, ammo loader and plastic magazine extension and replace all that junk with a 12-round magazine❗️👈
I don't think you can beat it for a deep conceal gun.
What I would like to know is how the Max compares un recoil with the Glock 42. I don't expect the Max to he milder than G42, but if it is close enough for a G42 owner to consider the Max.
As for the Gear sight, you can paint two dots with glow in the dark sight paint, or replace with a rear night sight. I heard that S&W Bodyguard sights fit the Max. Not sure, but that's what I heard.
I was very surprised at how well the Max handled the recoil. To me, it is very close to the G42. They feel a little different when you shoot them because the action are different, but I would say they are close.
Yes, the S&W Bodyguard 380 sights work on the Max. I put a set of “Big Dots” on mine.
It is!!! Bodyguard sights are good for LCP MAX.
I extended G42 mag for +1, and compared to LCP MAX with an original 12 rounds mag. Recoil, BY POWER, is, practically, the same. But, FEELING is much better on G42, because line of symmetry of the barrel of G42 is for about quarter of inch closer to the point, in which your hand supports gun under slides in the area of back sights, than on LCP MAX, which means: lever of recoil on LCP MAX is for about quarter of inch longer, with all consequences for recoil's feeling.
@@Pler1978
I don't understand exactly, what you mean, but, bore of G42, just as well, as bore of ANY OTHER Glock, can withstand "+P" type ammo, while "Ruger LCP Max" can use regular ammo, only
(not "+P" and,
off course, not "+P+").
Plus: I installed on my "Ruger LCP Max" "ArmaLaser", type "TR12"( modeled for "Ruger LCP 2"). I just trimmed little bit frame and guard around trigger of LCP MAX.
OFF COURSE, 12-rounds mag gives HUGE(!!!) benefit for comfortable and SURE shooting.
By the way, I have never feed 12-round mag with 12 cartridges. My way is: 11 in the mag and 1 in the barrel.
Plus: I bough liquid, called "Super Blue" from
"Birchwood Casey". Then, I used hi grit file to take out all ribs from slides, and from sights, including very thin job for tront sight. Then, I used this liquid to restore blue (real blue, which give not color, only, but, also, corrosion resistance properties).
After that, now, I can carry it, with "TR12" laser sights, and with 12-rounds mag, in the front/side pocket of my jeans WITHOUT HOLSTER, AT ALL, and without any chance to damage my pocket by gun. I just found out the RIGHT way to grab it, while inside of my pocket. And, it slides out of my pocket easily, without any catching of the top of my pocket, as it was complained about, by one of guys, who wrote about this problem, happened to him.
Hope, I gave you some helpful information, if even I don't understand exactly meaning of your question.
Good luck, man.
P.S.
I hope, you are righty. So, keep gun in your right pocket, and keep your cell.ph. on the left side of your belt.
For me it is even easier, because I am lefty. So, I keep gun in my left pocket, and I keep pouch with my phone, just as I use to it: on the right side of my belt. And, I can keep spare mag in the right pocket (opposite to gun), which makes weight of gun with full mag just the same, as weight of my phone plus spare mag
-TOTAL BALANCE !!!
Again, good luck!!!
I got one like it
It would be better if Ruger kept the Ruger holster and included the extended magazine for the pinky, replaced the weak recoil spring with a stronger recoil spring that is captive, replaced the slide release pin that requires a tool with a slide release lever, replaced the conventional rifling with a hammer forged polygonal barrel and made it high-qualty rather than mid-grade quality based on all the shooters who have had issues shooting this new Max, including functioning of the slide stop, accuracy due to the slide and/or barrel, magazine base plate popping off, fininky with certain ammo and other concerns that affects reliability, quality and value. Personally, I would wait until Ruger works all of the quality-control issues and continues to makes more improvements to their Max or other name brand manufactures jump on the micro 380 double stack bandwagon.
I wonder if it will be offered in 30 super carry
50000psi says no way. 30 super carry needs a 9mm sized pistol.
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I also have both the Max and G42. I think the Max is still too big for pocket carry, even in my relaxed jeans. The extra grip length compared to the LCP 2 makes a difference in the pocket, and the butt really sticks out. It would still make for a more comfy iwb carry because of the weight. I did try putting it inside the pocket, but leaving the grip barely hanging out the top of the pocket. That would be doable for me, but need a long enough shirt to cover it. There is barely any difference in size between the two, almost identical, except for the slide length which is only maybe 1/2 to 3/4” difference.
In a combat situation you won't use sights point shooting
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No lie this gun does have recoil just in case u what get one. Not as bad as lcp 1 but style kicks . Not a range gun...
How many of the LCP could you shoot before the recoil was too much? I am considering buying it. Thanks.
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Glad I bought the 42 over the LCP Max. The 42 is more shootable. Glad Glock includes another mag with your purchase. I like the slim line Glocks so much that I bought the 43 as my main carry and the 42 as my backup.
Put a big dot on mine. Much better.
U dont need capacity on a conceal carry gun. Ur not gonna get into a ginfight with a bunch of armed bandits from 50 yards. Its been proven with stats the overwhelming majority of gunfights are within 10 yards firing 3 or less rounds. I dont get why people think they need more than 6-10 rounds
Occasionally, multiple assailants?
They run once one gets shot and leave their friend to die. Now if you are assaulted by trained LE or military guys, you are in trouble. lol@@robert50173
Lcp max 10 rd , glock 42 6 rd but a big gun ,wow its true glock really is stupid and cant innovate