Ruger LCP Max - The High Capacity Pistol that Can Fit In Your Pocket
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- Ruger LCP MAX
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The Ruger LCP is the go-to pocket pistol for a lot of people. The only problem was that it had a relatively low capacity.
Now Ruger has come out with the LCP max which boasts an impressive 10 rounds with just an incremental increase in size.
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Ruger knocked it out of the park with this one. It's my pocket gun at work. I'm a firefighter so technically I'm not allowed to carry on duty, but the world we live in now, I will take my chances
Damn they dont let you carry? Thats ridiculous you guys are always going dangerous places.
I don’t blame you for wanting to feel safer at work.
Thank you for your service, firefighting ain’t easy 🙌🏻.
@L06907 you know they dont just put fires out
@@mxfreaks yes but it protects me on medical calls that have no police on scene of domestic situations
Godspeed brotha ⚡️
I love the micro pocket ones, makes carrying that much easier. A wise man once said, a small gun you carry is better than the big one you left at home.
The lcp2 with better sights and more rounds.
I like that nuke....
Facts. I got my girlfriend an LCP 1 for Christmas and I’m jealous lol all I have for myself is a S&W .40 lol I love my gun but damn lol
yea but you live in Canada, do not even own a firearm and play too many video games where you think you got an understanding :)
@@WiseWarriorsPath2 born, raised, and live in the USA!
Anyone who is serious about 100% carry needs a gun like this. It completely invalidates all excuses to not carry due to wardrobe, weight, etc.
Says who...you...Ruger?!😂😂😂
I think there are way more advantages to go with a p365, Hellcat or Glock 43. These are much better ergonomics and you can actually practice with them.
@@johnstarr2326 uh, pretty sure I just said it.
@@daveonezero6258 and they are a lot bigger. The micro nines you mentioned are not actually pocket guns this is.
@@daveonezero6258 also to clarify I'm not saying that anybody should carry this as their primary gun.
Bought this for my wife when it first launched. Threw a talon grip on it and got the 12 round mag. Awesome little gun. She was complaining about her shield being to heavy when she goes for a run. It’s also not as snappy as you would think. He’s dead on about the recoil.
I put a talon over the keltec p3AT asphalt-textured grip, and electric shrink tubing over the trigger. Even small additions help "beef" it's grip out with these micros.
@@kylesanders8276 I've a KelTec P-11, and even with the "fluff and buff", M. Carbo spring mod, and heat shrink on the trigger it still sucks - no more KelTec for me. Also, recoil is HORRIBLE!
@@usernamemykel haha the fluff & buff. Spazzy is how I would describe the p3at recoil. I have it for less-permissive environments, but since then have gotten the Arex gen2 Delta-M.
More features, rounds, 3 internal safeties, basically G19 dimensions
@@kylesanders8276 6 days ago I purchased a Taurus GX4 9mm from a friend - it is awesome. Much more concealable than my Glock 19 and will do the same job. I am retiring my Ruger LCP.
I'm 7 weeks post op from a complete rotator cuff tear. All my rigs are right handed. Well I can't use my right arm for 8 months. So this is the gun I went out and bought. Sooooo easy to work with left hand manipulation. 11 rounds of 380 in my pocket is better than absolutely nothing. Different tools for different jobs and circumstances that life throws at you.
So you are right handed I assume. If you can just switch to your left hand and use this tiny gun, you are better than I will ever be. Can you just naturally fire a gun proficiently with either hand?
@@pcmountaindog lol I have shot pistols with both hands for 20+ year's. I've practiced that way in training for this very reason. My dad always said you never know when you will lose the ability with one arm or the other. I'm a much better shot with my right naturally. But I can more than hold my own with my left. I can even shoot long guns on either side.
@@nathanstrickland8692 it's long guns that I struggle doing this with. Something about using that side of my body for the rifles makes me feel off.
@@johnsmith-oh9is couldn't agree with you more. I have the same feelings. I can do it. But it takes MUCH longer to get the shot off. With a pistol, it much easier. I really don't think about it at all with a pistol. My dad always said. Aiming with I pistol is no different than pointing at something with you opposite finger. For some reason that always made since to me and I never gave it a second thought. Funny how little things like that stick in your brain. Lol
@@nathanstrickland8692 with my 1911 I use my wrist and forearm to line up. I watched some WW2 training videos one day when I was bored and it really changed how I shoot it.
Got the LCP MAX a month or so ago. Great reliability & conceal ability. Carried the LCP I for 6+ years. This is the new carry for me. Many improvements over the LCP I. Thanks Colion.
All these little LCPs are great especially the MAX, everyone should have one, for like $350 you get a gun so easy to conceal it feels like cheating.
@MrGriff305 its a hair thicker and and a few tenths of an inch taller, that's it. fits in a pocket easy so long as they're not really tight pants.
I had the lcp2 and max side by side. The max is going to weigh considerably more then the lcp2 fully loaded.
I picked the lcp2 purely because my intention was finding the smallest magazine fed pocket Saturday night special and the lcp2 Max is honestly not in the same league print wise as the lcp2 is.
I have a Glock 43; too hard to carry, especially when I don’t wear stuff with belts!! I’ve looked into different holsters; I’ve decided to leave that one at home; looking into to buying an LCP!!! 👍
@@polliepayton6601 the Glock 42 is probably one of the larger compact .380s out right now. I'd wager the 43 ( I have a g48) wouldnt be fun to carry. After I've been carrying the lcp2 now I can't imagine carrying anything else. Loaded with some DRT 85g it should get me out of whatever situation I'd need it in. I can fill a paper plate at 20yds so I'm happy with that accuracy.
Edit: I've been thinking about trading in my g48 and going for a Glock 43x mos that's optics ready . My g48 is a fun range toy but I feel it's a little dated now adays with no optic mount or rail. Been eyeing a couple caniks too that come optics ready as well
@@Seasniffer69 yesterday I went to look at the LCP & the LCP max, however the guy told me the recoil has a kick…. I’m gonn try t
A well spoken and educated brother who enjoys firearms is cool. Thanks for bring us all your well narrated and filmed videos!!! Alot of people doesn't know that Mr.Colion Noir is actually an Attorney.
At 10 ounces, this is a shootable pocket pistol, and the one you will have when you need it. Only a fool thinks a properly loaded 380 is a mouse gun. It is a close range life saving round. This is the pistol that can be carried concealed, comfortably and unnoticed, even with 1 or 2 spare rounds. This is the type of pistol that will save your life in a scenario when you desperately need it.
And it has rounded edges so it won't stuck if you try to pull it out of a clothes pocket. Carrying in a pocket is not the optimal option but sometimes is a needed feature. The goal of pistols like this is to be present when other guns wouldn't be able to.
I’ve carried a variety of small, concealable firearms throughout my life. I carried a NAA .22 mag everywhere I went when I was in college @ GA Tech. It was as easy to carry as a comb and no one ever knew it.
I shot a coiled up timber rattler that was right next to my cousin’s leg with that little .22 mag once and I hit it all 3X.
A gun can not help you if you are not carrying it.
I have the IC380 by Ideal Conceal. Has a belt clip, looks like a phone and has a spot for 4 extra rounds. Is a 2 shot but when carried i. The hand looks exactly like a cellphone
It has been my contention for a long time that the .380 (9 x 17 Kurz) was best for close range save your life use.
Honestly, after all the defensive firearm uses videos I've watched, you could have a prop gun that cycles blanks and it'd deter 95% of assaults. I wouldn't advise it, but bad guys run when they gear gun shots back
This is currently my favorite pocket pistol, I carry it with a 12-round magazine loaded with Hornady Critical Defense ammo.
I bought one a few weeks ago to replace my lcp2, it’s pretty close to the same gun but just feels 100x better
I work at academy I got this gun because of this video and I'm in love with it
I love your enthusiasm about this gun. I traded my LCP (1st version) for the MAX a couple months ago. The MAX with its sights and 10 or 12 round magazine makes this pistol top of 380 offerings. Great tool to have in the toolbox!
I love this little gun. It's my EDC and stays in my pocket all the time. I'm not supposed to have a firearm at work, so even a subcompact was too big to confidently conceal. This little thing stays in my pocket, out of sight and out of mind. It's nice to shoot and fits comfortably in my hands. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to have confidence in their firearm and their concealment. You can comfortably shoot a ton of rounds through it at a time and concealing it, and its 11 rounds is a breeze!
I'm your boss and you are FIRED for bringing a gun to work against company policy!!
Please edit the job part out 😳
I love how 2A freaks scream about rules, but it’s fine for them to violate.
@@yehooyahoo6861 The 2nd clearly states "shall not be infringed."
@@donaldmckesson5450
I don’t care. Tell that to the tens of thousands of office workers harmed by coworkers with weapons.
I love this guy. Nice to have an incredibly intelligent, articulate man to defend our 2nd Amendment rights. I also love this gun. I hadn't thought about owning a .380 for myself...although I bought the wife a S&W 380 EZ because she has arthritis in her hands...but now I'm thinking, why not? If it's affordable for me, why not? Can you have too many pistols? I think not.
He doesn’t defend our rights, he defends big companies like big daddy unlimited that pays him money though. I used to like this guy but when he defended BDU because they supported a gun buy back with the police I realized he is a shill.
Use Underwood Extreme Defense .380 ammo and it is almost effective as any 9mm
Colion is SO happy when he's shooting.
Biden said something like that about Obama. I like Colin’s channel, too.
@@ukestudio3002 theyre both previously lawyers
Colion, I am a 64 year old conservative White guy, a veteran, a former LEO turned RN, now retired. You Sir, are my hero!
I love the LCP it's about the only .380 that I have left in my collection but I DEFINITELY need this
💯 Over the years I’ve tried other semi-auto pocket guns, but it wasn’t until the LCP2 that I found a keeper.
What about S&W bodyguard? or P365?
I just picked up a Max yesterday at my local shop. For years, I carried the original LCP Gen 2, which has a shorter trigger pull. This Max has way less recoil, and is extremely comfortable too use for carry and extended shooting. It shoots a little low, but I can easily compensate for that. Its made to keep me and my family alive, not win competitions.
How do you like the Max a year later? Debating it...
@@paulcarlin5181 I really did like it, but found I shot the original LCP better, so I traded it for a 9mm full-size. In the time I had it, it never failed. It just didn't fit my hand well, so I kinda sucked with it. I put the Hogue grip on my original one, and now it shoots great.
@@tomhinklejr.5055 Good to know. I found the LCP for 229 locally and that is a great price to me for something I don't plan to use often like a range gun. Not sure its worth the extra funds for the Max since that one is not really a range gun either.
@@paulcarlin5181 I won't badmouth the Max, but just found the Original works better for me. If I think I'm going somewhere that I'll need more than 7 to 8 rounds, I won't go! But I will say the Hogue grip did make a huge difference in the comfort of shooting it, and it only cost $13.00. Also found my DESANTIS Slim-Tuck holster for the Max fits the original perfectly. It was designed too be a "Break-contact" gun, and thats how I train with it.
@@tomhinklejr.5055 BH A G 42 OR A LCP..?
You have the purest, child like joy when you like a gun. That laugh 😂
It was fun to hear.
Aren’t we all like that tho? 🤷🏼♂️
@Pat B your comment is hereby invalidated.
I think the correct way to describe it would be "giddy" 😂
😂😂
I'm getting a little older, used to carry a 1911 Officers model...it's a bit much for me now, started looking for 9mm, loved, loved the Walther PPQ M2..but, it's a little bit large for what I'm looking for...looked at .380's....low capacity, fun as hell to shoot....I ordered my LCP Max two days ago. Finally, finally what I was looking for. 13 round capacity, pocket pistol for nothing but pure, close in, street defense head shots inside of 10 yards...can't wait to get this thing! Also ordered 3 12 rd mags, and a 100 rounds of Hornady 90gr FTX hollowpoints. If you're going to carry a .380 due your due diligence on self defense ammo types and capabilities. There are huge differences in penetration and shell expansion.
Watching you smile after running a magazine makes me smile! I've been a Ruger fan for several years...maybe this might be a new one for me! I could use a reason to smile lately! 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Well done, Colion!
I bought the 12-round mags for mine, and it makes the recoil even more manageable. Very little, if any muzzle flip with the 12-round mags. Totally worth it.
I wouldn't use anything less than the 12 rnd
I absolutely love a majority of all Rugers. Also their customer service is next to none. You can't go wrong with them. They are our family's gun brand of choice. Sure they had a few duds, but not many. The SR line is my absolute favorite, a very underrated line of guns. Also their AR line for a budget rifle/pistol are phenomenal for the price range. I love Ruger firearms.
I'm a bit of a Ruger fanboy myself
I'm a big fan of the Ruger vaquero and blackhawk pistols and the redhawk 8 shot 357 mag revolver for edc isn't a bad option either
Just picked one up as a backup piece...LOVE IT!!!
I got the itch out of NOWHERE for a .380 pocket pistol and this is looking more and more like a winner winner chicken dinner.
imma pick one up soon thanks too this video
Did the same..
THIS is not a gun you take to the range to shoot for fun.WHAT IT IS, a keep in your pocket ALWAYS protection gun....you only shoot it once in a while to keep your "readiness" up
What is your argument for not shooting it all the time?
I love my lcp2 for ccw. It's been a reliable gun. I think the larger capacity and bigger grip size seals the deal for me. I'm a big fan of Ruger.
I traded my LCP II for a Max. Doubling the mag capacity was a no brainer. The fact they did it without making it appreciably bigger still astounds me.
Lol nice word
copied Sig
I picked one up. I was beyond impressed with that little thing and I am NOT a pocket gun or 380 guy. Ruger did a great job
Just picked one up too. Love it but it rusts like a motherfucker
@@scotch1993 you just picked it up and it’s rusting? How?
@@scotch1993 I've seen other people say this. I haven't got to that problem yet. I have caused a lot of other guns to rust though so I know it's going to happen.
@@ronniemac34 sometimes guns rust really easily just because of where you live or the conditions inside your clothes/house.
I got a brand new shotgun with a rust resistant coating and in less than three weeks in Louisiana climate, I saw rust.
@@DoraTheMFDestroya the climate makes sense, but I still thought they were made better. I’m up in West Virginia and none of mine have rusted yet. One I have that’s similar is the security 9 which I’ve had for maybe a year.
I bought one and upgraded the trigger with a Galloway flat trigger, and it makes a world of difference, its now a very nice gun! also own the big brother Max -9
I call it the "gas station gun" The gun I grab when I'm running a quick errand and I don't feel like strapping up. My current one is the Kel tec P32. I'm seriously considering buying the LCP Max.
Mr. Breeze. I have to say that the gas station is the ONE PLACE FOR SURE that I am FULLY STRAPPED. LOL.
@@cannondaleman1 hell yeah only place you’re really vulnerable haha for a normal person
@@plasticbaggy For sure. Oh and I don't go into gas stations or convenience stores after dark. I leave those errands for 1:00 in the afternoon. Lol. If my car is not running out of gas I can fuel up tomorrow. Lol.
I couldn't bring myself to carry a .380. I use the SIG P365 in 9mm in a De Santis hoster in the right front pocket. The best way to know if I am carrying it is to check if I have pants on.
@@ev3dale298 That scenario literally happened to me. My 365xl takedown lever bar to trigger area had a small piece of metal break and now I'm looking at the LCP Max for a pocket pistol in the mean time.
Love my lcp max, I sold my lcp 2 right after I bought this one. It’s my edc for work with a couple of the 12 rd mags.
A lot of people don't know (and it sort of defies the physics) that the grip(s) of a pistol or revolver have a lot to do with felt recoil. Larger grips don't change the recoil generated but they do alter your perception of it.
I'd assume because it's spreading the same force out over a larger area of your hand.
LMAO 🤣 THATS BASIC COMMON KNOWLEDGE 🤣
I have the LCP II and love it. I have big hands, and I had no trouble getting a good purchase on the gun, even if it was thin and small.. Purchased 3 of the extended 7 round magazines (solved the small issue, a little bit longer went a long way) and a Viridian Reactor instant-on laser and it was the perfect package. Once the laser was set, you couldn't miss at 25 yards, even hip shooting! It was video game easy to hit your target. But then the LCP MAX came out and what I thought was the perfect package... Wasn't. I still loved it, but once I held the LCP MAX, I knew. Bought one, and 3-12 round magazines, the Viridian laser fit perfect from the LCP II to the MAX. Went from carrying 21+1 rounds to 36+1 in the same thin, small magazine pouch and the same DeSantis holster that came with the Viridian. I wear the DeSantis between my waistband and my bet (inside the belt?) right side at 3:00-3:30, and the magazine pouch on my left side at 9:00, and no matter what shirt I wear, as long as it isn't tucked in, you truly cannot see it. It just doesn't print. And again, once the laser was set, it is video game easy to hit the target at 25 yards, with every single shot center mass. And Colion is absolutely right. I don't know what voodoo they did to this thing, but the recoil is negligible. It's not .22lr soft, but it's not much worse, and is SO SO EASY to manage. Staying on target for a follow up shot is laughingly easy, even with the laser off, but the laser truly makes it THE PERFECT self defense tool. Unless I am going to be somewhere that forbids me to carry on their premises, it is on me anytime I leave my house.
*I started out with the LCP and for a couple years it was my EDC. yeah it wasn't "Great" not really even "good" but it was compact and easy to carry in my back pocket or Jacket pocket undetected. the trigger was a little stiff for my liking but everything else about the gun was perfect. I now have the LCP max and i've given my mother my original LCP so that she'll have something in the event that she needs it. my entire family are concealed carry permit holders (all but my 3 daughters) i chose to buy another LCP because the size is perfect and this one being a 10 round is perfect however i have ordered the 12 round magazine for it already too. the longer magazine will help me keep a third finger on the gun as it's shooting. i shoot a 7" group at 35 yards with it pulling up from the hip to ready, fire and i really missed my LCP while it's been with my mother so the max was just the next sensible option for me. no discomfort carrying it. no printing through my clothes, no one getting nervous and getting you kicked out of fast food places or libraries or the like because they are nervous and scared when they even see a gun. it's just the best portable option to go incognito and still be able to protect yourself*
the "voodoo magic" they did on the lcp max was making the grip significantly longer and thicker than the LCP 2 which was also significantly thicker than the original LCP. The Max might be a good option for some people who can't carry a micro-9 with the same capacity but it does not replace the original Ruger LCP/Kel-Tec P3AT in my opinion.
Carried the P3AT for nearly 15 years. I carry my Glock 19 everywhere I can but the P3AT everywhere ALL the time. I practically carry it in the shower :)
The original lcp has a horrible trigger. The lcp2 and the max are by far better guns.
Another here still loving the original LCP. Trigger being good or not is rather subjective. I for one like the longer trigger pull and the fact it is only partially cocked and can't set off a round without the trigger being pulled all the way. The Max and the II are not even close to the concealability of the original. Have tried both. No way no how. The Max sounds like a great idea, and looks good till you realize how much wider and heavier it has gotten. If you live in the type of neighborhood where seven rounds won't get it done, you need think about getting a bigger gun (or move).
@@dtnetlurker finally the truth
dtnetlurker it conceals well enough at my job, so the added capacity is nice. All 9s print for me, including the Sig 938, which I loved and formerly owned. For some people, this firearm offers the correct balance between conceal ability and capacity.
Have heard some good things about Ruger. Got the Security-9 recently. It shoots flawlessly and smoothly. So far I like it. Will definitely be getting another Ruger in the future.
Other than Glock the Ruger is my favorite gun. Canik close third
The LCP Max goes with me everywhere. It has fed everything I've put through it. Few hundred rounds into it now with no issues... It does have a weird ejection pattern. It does smack me in the head once in a while.
I have one of these, and it is as good as Colion says it is.
I have the max aswell and it's okay it not "amazing" like hes making it out to be. He clearly got paid to review it.
Lucky bastards
@@australiansarefree1586 Come on in! I hear the borders are wide open! If you tell them you are Mexican, or Guatemalan or whatever is the favored refugee of the month. They will literally throw money at you and buy you a house somewhere nice...
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I noticed that it doesn't lock back at times on the last shot. It happened to me on the ten rounder
after a while. So I tried my 12 rounder and it locked back.
I've noticed that Ruger has a strange ability to fit more rounds in their magazines than most manufacturers on guns of similar sizes.
You are right bro. I think Sig is a close second. You'd love the Sig 365.
@@shannonstewart4792 yes, my Sig surprises people. I agree, Sig is a close second on capacity.
Are Ruger magazines any good, functionally speaking?
@@BigWheel. Not the most serious shooter here, but I haven't had any issues with the LCP II (not the Max) .380 six round mag after maybe 1,000 rounds. I hear the aftermarket (extended) mags by other brands have mixed reviews regarding reliability.
"I like this stupid little thing" - Noir 2021
Got this to use with my cycling jersey and my motorcycle jacket. I was also surprised at how nice it was to shoot, I remember my lcp 1 I had years ago sucking to shoot with the garbage sights and trigger.
I’ve been looking at this pistol for the first time ever in the past few days and all the sudden CN puts out a video. Thank the Lord for this!
Me too.
I have no idea how/why you fell off my feed. Glad to see you back on it👍🏿
Thank you Colion. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I have the Ruger LCP II but as you said, this one has its advantages. Update, I picked up my LCP Max a couple days ago and love it~
I saw you on Fox News a few times and just recently stumbled upon your TH-cam channel. I really appreciate your honesty with this LCP Max. I needed a nice little “get off me” gun but don’t like carrying a regular sized handgun. This thing is perfect. Thanks. Liked & subbed. 💯🇺🇸✌🏽
That little giggle tells me that you are impressed with this new pocket pistol from Ruger. Thanks for the video.
The best gun is the one you carry. This is a great gun to carry, especially in the summer with a Desantis G3 Pocket holster.
Been carrying for a month. It's not bad. Love the size and capacity
This is what I carry when I'm out on my bicycle, and yes drivers do try to kill me when I'm riding then too.
The og Lcp was my first gun and still one of my go-to’s. I’m thinking about definitely giving this one a try
Original LCP is boss
Bought one about 6 months ago and I love it. It’s not my primary carry but it fills a certain niche. I may get a second
I love my LCP2 . I am thinking about getting the .22 version as well. Guess I will have to check out one of these also.
His giggle sold me. That is pretty impressive to shock him into happiness like that.
I have a Taurus TCP that I've owned for a long time it was always my "mail box gun" backup, or go to whenever needed a deep concealment gun and it's been great. When Ruger came out with this and I held it I knew I had to have it. Just like the TCP mine needed about a 150 break in but since then it's been absolutely perfect, I don't think it's going to replace my TCP 100% of the time but I really think Ruger hit a home run with this little high capacity pocket gun 🙂👍
I bought one of the first ones built. Mine is not very accurate. I have reached out to Ruger and they will look at it if I send it back. Ruger has sent some clients a new barrel and slide for this concern and it has fixed it. If you ride the trigger high your trigger finger will get pinched in the frame. All that being said, I think it is perfect for its intended purpose. I will use the bigger stuff for the long distance range activities.
I went through a couple of compact 9s, a single stack Shield and the Glock 26, and different holsters, before I tried an LCP II with its little pocket holster. I love the little gun, and it’s almost always with me whereas the others were too troublesome to conceal wearing shorts, which is most of the year in Florida where I live. When I saw the LCP Max, I knew it would give me almost everything I was looking for in a C.C. gun.
Thank you! I was about to get a .22LR. You have just changed my mind!
Glad to know I'm not the only one who stays strapped even while getting my mail
No judgment but where do ya'll live where that feels like a necessity? I grew up a country/ suburbs dude (the rich part of Arkansas) but now live in a major US capital downtown.
@Michael Scheidle yeah Vegas can be wild as hell.
Thanks Colin, helped make my decision. Just bought it today, fits like a glove in my pocket
Original LCP had light 9lb recoil springs, LCP2/Max come with 11lb springs hence the different feel. Also adding the Hogue grip to the original LCP makes a HUGE diff. Love the OG LCP with the grip and an 11lb spring
I bought the LCP II .22lr and loved it. I bought the LCP II .380 and loved it. About one month later the LCP MAX comes out.
Oh yes - I love it! 💯👍(I'm also a big fan of my P365 and P365XL.)
I have a few single stack .380 and 9mm. Also have P365. Can you compare the recoil and shootability of the LCP Max with any other .380 you have shot and the P365?
This is a awesome pocket gun , mag capacity you need , great sights, wonderful trigger . All around great consealed carry anytime, anywhere! 👍👍
Just my opinion: I am a retired LEO/ CSI. For years I felt a pistol with a 5-6 round capacity was adequate for civilian carry. This is because the normal number of attackers for years appeared to be 1 or 2 and it appeared that allowing 2-3 rounds per attacker was reasonable. But in recent years that norm appears to have changed. Now 2-4 attackers is not that uncommon.
So now I feel that a pistol with a capacity of 8-12+ rounds is a better choice with extra reloads/magazines advisable. For practice I believe a minimal of four (4) target at ranges between 3-15 yards would work well with an occasional fifth target out to 25 yards. For those limited to indoor ranges switching between multiple bulls eyes on a single target at closer ranges in addition to shooting the traditional targets might be advisable. I also think shooting pelvis, center mass, and then head in that order has four advantages.
1. The pelvis is nearest the center of gravity making it the slowest moving part of the body.
2. Body armor is becoming more common and the pelvis is below a lot of body armor.
3. Raising a pistol from low ready the pelvis will be the first good target of opportunity.
4. When firing in a hurry from low ready high misses are not uncommon. A high miss on the pelvis hits center mass.
Purchased one this week , agree with everything said in this video. This is a great upgrade from lcp 2 . Love the videos from Colin he completely does his research and is reliable and unbiased…
Picked up the LCP about 2 years ago and I’m definitely getting my hands on one of these ASAP
Solid review. I’d love to see his take on the smith and Wesson model 19 carry comp. It’s flashy enough that he’d forgive it for being a revolver!
The LCP2 handles MUCH better than the old LCP. I’m not sure either why the recoil feels much more pleasant from the LCP2 than the original KelTec knock-off LCP, but it does.
I'd guess two, maybe three, reasons. First, LCP II weights 1.2 ounces more than the LCP. That means less felt recoil. Second, the original Ruger LCP had 9 lbs. recoil spring I believe and 11 lbs. is factory standard for LCP II. Third, the improved grip texture likely makes it so it bounces around less in your hand, which gives the appearance of less recoil.
@@wheelguns4wheelmen802 I was wondering about the spring, but hadn’t looked it up yet, thanks. It’s an amazing difference. Now it just needs dovetailed sights so you can install proper sights if you want. Lol
It’s a fan favorite, gonna definitely go out and get this max
Absolutely love my Max got me the 12-round mag and carry it everywhere I go
i edc the lcp and now the lcp max for years and depending on my mood i carry the lcp2 in 22lr which is incredibly accurate for me,i have other calibers i enjoy at the range just my .02 cents
LMAO 🤣 .22 is accurate for anyone....literally. Even new born babies 👶
I have over 100 mostly high end pistols because I love the unique experiences each provides. I, like you, was impressed by the size of the LCP series but unimpressed by its shooting impressions, both accuracy and its recoil and shooting feel. When the Max came up I almost passed because how different could it be??
Well, as you know it’s night and day. This is shockingly fun to shoot and after my first 7 yard mag printed 1” groups amazingly accurate. I love your explanation! It is some kind of Voodoo magic shit, as it is as soft as my WCB MC9 (can’t believe I just compared those two but to be clear it is not nearly the same experience overall).
They say that you can only become proficient at shooting the guns you shoot which is a great axiom and the primary reason I would never carry the LCP. This one comes with me on most range trips and I already have 500 rounds of flawless shooting through it. The only downside is that it’s a pain in the ass to clean because it requires a tool but that is a small price to pay for this highly underrated shooter.
Thanks for the content!! I was on the fence about getting one and you've pushed me across the line. I am somewhat taken aback by the fact that you need to CC for a trip to the mailbox (unless you mean a post office box at the Post Office). I'm retired LEO and I carry everywhere, but not to my own mailbox. A VERY sad testament to the world we live in.
He's 1. A public figure. 2. A good looking ladies man. In either case, must be prepared because the mailbox is where they'll get you!! ;)
I've had the LCP Max for about a year and love everything about it except the rear sight.
So I replaced it with a Triddium sight.
I hate wearing a belt so I opt for a pocket pistol and this fits well in my pocket. EDC
Being a plumber I spend a lot of time crawling in and around. Holstered weapons are out of the question although I have tried carrying my SIG 365 in my pocket but it is just too large and uncomfortable. So I was back to my LCP. I have the 1 and 2. Now it looks like this MAX will fill the void between too large and not enough ammo. Thanks for the review!
I own, and love my LCP 2... I will be getting a MAX!!!! Thank you!!!!
I bought the LCP Max and got two 12 rd mags. I love this gun because I can EDC no matter what I am wearing. With the 12 rd mag, I get two extra rounds and the extension provides a better grip. I hate the trigger that has a bite. I am replacing it with the Sigurd trigger and hopefully that resolves that problem.
Did you replace trigger? How has that worked out? Curious. Thank you.
@@paulcarlin5181 Yes. It stopped the trigger bite. I also upgraded to a 13-pound spring and a stainless steel guide rod. They reduced the recoil and handled the so-called +P ammo.
@@EducatedBlackMan Great info, thank you.
I replaced my with Mcarbo for LCP max, wonderful!!
After watching this (and many other videos) I went out today and got one. EXCELLENT decision. It doesn’t hurt your hand to shoot it like the Bodyguard. No regrets getting this.
I'm in business clothes all day every day. I have this for an ankle holster ccw with my business attire. Love it. The size is just what I need to NOT print.
I bought an LCP max for the exact same reason!
In cooler weather,a tactical tee shirt might be an option.
What ankle holster do you use/recommend?
@@doughesson maybe under a sweater but I wear buttoned dress shirts tucked into dress pants. So ankle holster is easiest for me.
@@JPMandz I use an Uncle Mike's size 10 fits the ruger lcp and other small guns. Only thing I don't like is that the ankle holster stretches a bit through the day. Have to adjust a cpl times per day, no biggie, just sayin.
I just got that one and came right here to see your review. Love the genuine reaction when you like something about a gun. Can’t wait to test it out
Problem is finding .380 ammo reliably, because I own one of these and it absolutely hates cheap steel cased ammo. If you’re running brass it’s not an issue, but steel makes it choke and fail to feed a lot more than is acceptable. On the plus side, you get a whole lot of malfunction training with this gun if you’re running enough steel case ammo through it.
Got mine 2 weeks ago and love it... now my edc...extra mag and I'm good
This is my grass cutting piece.
This is my rig for when I make dinner.
Oh yeah, my gotta do the groceries piece.
There ain't nobody like the NOIR.
I had a lcp II, sold it.... and missed it. It was a good pocket pistol. Just bought this lcp max and can't wait to get it 🙌.
I loved my lcp-2 and when I saw the max and the improvements they made I bought it as soon as it came out a few months ago and it's every bit as good as Colion says.
Is it as easy to pocket carry as the LCP2? I pocket mine alllll the time and think I’m going to replace my LCP2 with this too, just didn’t know if it was a big change
@@jimmiemiller4327 the grip is wider because it's doubles stack so if you have some side to side room to fit a bit more it's the same otherwise
@@Devilman666 cool thanks for the reply! Didn’t want to get rid of the LCP2 if the max was way bulkier in my pocket. Guess I need to put hands on one.
@@jimmiemiller4327 definitely go hold one before you buy if you're concerned nothing beats that.
You convinced me, I bought one yesterday to replace my original LCP thanks.
This is my lazy day carry. When I don’t feel like wearing a belt or anything, I put it in my pocket and go. It’s great for my wife because she’s able to rack the slide.
What holster do you use in the pocket? I have a great holster for jeans but trying to figure out what to do for sweatpants and gym shorts
@@flyingcows547 I bought some sticky holster, but will keep looking for a better one. It’s doing a good job so far.
@@flyingcows547 I use a kydex Alabama holster.
I have arrived the LCP 2 in my pocket for a while now. I picked up the LCP Max a while back and love it. I almost don’t notice these guns in my front right pocket.
LOVE my original LCP. It is the ONLY handgun I own that has NEVER malfunctioned. Recoil seems about the same as my M1911A1 in .45 ACP, so it doesn't bother me. Derringer tactics. 🙂
So edgy
@@Xander_ParkIn nine years of daily carrying, I've NEVER been "made." Superbly concealable. 😎🖖
I just picked mine up. Definitely feels better than the LCP 1. I'm selling it today since now I have no need for it. Definitely recommend as an upgrade to the LCP 1 or 2. Def get the max
Colion, why didn't you get a couple of the 12 round magazines ? They hold 11 rounds effectively, and increase the loaded capacity to 12.. they also lengthen the grip just a bit.....😉
Is it still a true pocket gun with that mag?
I put 12 rounds in my extended mag and 1 in the chamber 😂 13 rounds in this tiny thing lol
@@CertifiedPG the 12+1 mag only adds about 1/8” to the grip but gives you two more rds. I’ll take that. I have the 10 and 12 rd and always carry the 12.
Thanks, Colion. Bought the LCP Max after watching your video and so far, so good.
With this gun and buffalo bore hardcast flat nose, I am not afraid of anything.
Great bullet,way better than hollow points.
A man that knows how bullets work! Good choice sir!
@MrGriff305I carried the lcp2 for 3 years in the left pockets of my basketball shorts. I Even slept with it. It did an excellent job of looking like a wallet.
Now I carry the lcp max. It weighs almost the same, gives you 4 or 6 more rounds, and has better sights. Being wider is a tradeoff, but it helps when training at the range.
If maximum concealment is top priority, then you should carry the lcp2 with confidence.
In my area, if I ask nicely at the gun shop, they will let me make sure the gun fits in my pocket
My dad, step mom, and brothers all carry LCP .380. We live in Chicago. When leaving
home first grab your gun then wallet then car keys. I didn't like the way it felt. The gip was way too thin and didn't like 5+1 capacity. I would like to try the max. Looks like a game changer
I’m really glad you review a decent amount of Ruger firearms. Unless it’s the 10/22, for some reason you just don’t see a lot of reviews on Rugers. My EDC is a Ruger SR40c. If I were to do it all over again I would probably go with a 9 mm, but I am committed to my .40 now and really like my Ruger and I’ve gotten proficient at it. Great to see someone highlight the Ruger company like this because I think they make a fine firearm in addition to being wallet friendly.
The convenience factor alone is what made me buy the LCP 2 but for the capacity you get compared to how hard it was to shoot being so small it wasn't worth it to me so I sold it... I've held one of these at a local gun shop and really considering picking one up. That little added thickness in the grip, real sights, and the added capacity makes this gun so much better. Great video as always keepem coming brother!!!
They make a laser attachment for it, but I wished they had a flashlight. Even if it has very low lumens, it's better than nothing.
Love your enthusiasm. I have the Lcp 2 and love it. But Due to your maniacal laugh I'm seriously going to upgrade to the LCP Max.... Seriously you got a lot of energy..
Heads up: I think Ruger is having an issue with these:
I liked my LCP2 so much I couldn’t wait to get the MAX, but I’m now concerned with Ruger’s QC. It has an issue returning to battery reliably. About 1/3 of the time it stops about 1/8th inch short of fully locking up. Then when you try to eject the round, it jams between the breech face and top edge of the barrel. I’ve sent it back for warranty service once, and it’s still not even hand cycling properly. I’m really disappointed in Ruger now, I really was looking forward to it.
You probably got a lemon.
See if they'll change it for a new one since it has a documented history.
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Likely ammo. Your post is a year old, so you've probably got is figured out now. I run Hornaday critical defense and Blazer FMJ and NEVER have this problem.
@@davidgaddes2107 It behaved the same way with a variety of ammo. It went back to Ruger once for service & was statistically “better,” but still exhibited multiple failures per magazine. It went back again, and they replaced the pistol. The replacement was flawless in operation. So, it appears that I did get a “lemon.” How common this is, I couldn’t say, since most people seem to have had a positive experience with theirs.
I had the same experience. I am a shooter, spend a lot of time on the range, and I have had a LCP in my pocket ever since they were introduced. An adequate piece for a 380 and when the sierra self defense bullets came on line, i reloaded up a bunch to about 1250 fps and suddenly, 380 became an adequate gun. When the MAX came along, a friend told me to check it out and while visiting my son in Western Virginia, we visited a gun shop, guy in ther had one, we took it outside and tried one out and needless to say, I walked out with a Ruger LP Max. I have worked up some practice loads with W231 powder and some 90 grain lead bullets and I not only find myself carrying it all day, but on the range, I now find that my 1911 and Smith 357's and 44 mags sit on the side while I am burning up 380 ammo. With the 12 round magazine, the grip feels even better and with the better sights, this little thing will blow your mind, so much fun to shoot, and with just over 3 grains of powder and using recovered randge lead, the only cost is primers and I always scrounge up brass when at t he range, so shooting is really cheap. And with the new Underwood Extreme Defense ammo this thing can mess somebody up. If you really want a fun gun, this is the one. And for the price(I got it for under $375) you cannot beat it.
I love the LCP, but one thing I always recommend to anyone who has one is to replace the guide rod with a stainless steel guide rod, the ones that come stock are just cheap pot metal.
@Jake - I did the same thing but I also replaced the trigger with a “Sweet Pea Trigger”. The replacement trigger made a remarkable difference.