Another improvement is the round magazine release that’s easier to access and operate, and it’s now also reversible for left-handed shooters.ĭespite its compact size and weighing only 10.3 ounces, the LCP MAX was very comfortable to grip and shoot and the recoil was easily managed. Ruger’s barrel cam geometry is what delays the movement of the slide for a reduced-recoil impulse. There were also mechanical improvements made to the magazine feed lips, extractor, feed ramp, and the barrel cam geometries were improved as well. Ruger didn’t stop with all the changes you would notice at first glance.
Speaking of the slide, there are fore and aft cocking serrations and it is treated with a black oxide finish. While the slide is already designed to be easy to rack, those with weaker hand strength will definitely appreciate this addition. The slide now wears cocking “ears” at the rear (similar to HK’s VP9) for easier slide manipulation. Functional UpgradesĪnother new feature is a subtle, but highly functional, change. For easy aftermarket changes, the sights match up with the Bodyguard sight pattern. They were quick to acquire and align and we were easily making fast hits on steel plates at 15-25 yards. I had a chance to try the LCP MAX at the range recently, and for such a small pistol, I was impressed with the sight package. Where the LCP II had tiny, rather perfunctory, sights, the LCP MAX comes with a U-notch, serrated rear sight and a tritium front sight with a white outline for easy visibility. That makes it very easy to carry and conceal, even during these summer months with lighter clothing.Īnother big change is the addition of extremely nice, honest-to-goodness sights. Even so, the LCP MAX is still smaller-and significantly lighter-than any micro-compact 9mm pistol on the market. 41 inches more than the LCP II’s height, and the width has been increased slightly from. To accomplish this, the height of the LCP MAX has been increased. First, Ruger decided to borrow from the micro-capacity playbook and increase the LCP MAX’s magazine capacity from the LCP II’s six rounds to 10 rounds. The LCP MAX isn’t just a new version with a tweak here and an adjustment there. Ruger Max-9: Ruger Joins Micro Compact Field with Sub-$500, 12+1 Pistol Ruger LCP Max Details
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