Ruger's LCP MAX delivers pocket-sized personal protection in .380 Auto with a 10-round magazine, tritium front sight, and California-compliant design. Weighs just 10.6 oz with a 2.80" barrel.
The LCP MAX represents the pinnacle of compact personal defense pistols. Engineered for those who demand maximum capability in a minimum package, this .380 Auto handgun combines proven reliability with genuine shootability.
At just 10.6 ounces with a 2.80" barrel and 5.17" overall length, the LCP MAX disappears into a pocket or waistband. The textured grip frame provides secure purchase without printing, while smooth slide and frame edges ensure comfortable carry throughout the day. The reversible magazine release accommodates both left and right-handed shooters.
Tritium front sight with white outline enables fast target acquisition in all light conditions—a critical advantage in defensive situations. The rear sight features a generous U-notch for easy alignment and a square front face that allows one-handed cocking if needed. Both sights use Bodyguard-pattern dovetails, opening the door to aftermarket upgrades.
Ruger's Secure Action fire-control system combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed-safety trigger. The trigger breaks clean with a short, smooth pull and positive reset. A loaded chamber indicator on the slide provides visual confirmation of status, while the magazine disconnect prevents firing with an empty magazine.
Improved magazine feed lips, feed ramp geometry, and barrel cam design ensure reliable feeding across ammunition types. The patented barrel cam geometry delays unlocking and slows the slide, reducing felt recoil compared to conventional .380 designs—a meaningful advantage in a lightweight pistol.
The LCP MAX represents serious engineering in a package that goes where other pistols won't.