It was a great gun when it was the grendel. First saw it in a pawn shop in Davie Florida in 1996
Re: New Ruger LCP Max
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 6:48 am
by REDinFL
In my view, the LCP II is as big as it's worth going for a .380. One makes some compromises for easy pocketability. The slight step up in size puts it too close to a micro 9. I wouldn't trade my pm9 for it. I have an lcp II, which is what I throw in my pocket for a quick run to Publix, less than a mile away. Anything more, and the PM9 comes with me, instead.
Just do some of the overlays on handgunhero. In a lot of trousers/jeans the longer grip can be a problem. Anything looser, wider pocket top, and you can take more gun. BTW, I'd take Dave's figures on weight over those on hh.
Re: New Ruger LCP Max
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:14 pm
by Deputydave
If you guys haven't seen the video yet, it's a good one. And the part starting at the 5 minute mark where he tries to limp wrist is hilarious
Re: New Ruger LCP Max
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 12:09 pm
by Deputydave
I normally only carry the LCP 2 around the house/neighborhood or if I am dressed up for something like a wedding and a larger pistol isn't feasible. I decided to simply pocket carry yesterday at the family BBQ rather than strapping on the normal P365. I forgot I was carrying which is the real charm of this type of pistol. Had my P365 in the car of course. But for just pure comfort, yet still having a pistol the LCP/2 is the way to go.
So that really has me more and more interested in the Max. Basically an almost identical sized pistol to the LCP 2 and in the 12-round configuration it's only 2 1/2 ounces more in weight for an additional 5 rounds. I'd also see how the 10-round configuration feels and it still provides an additional 3 rounds.
Seems like the going street price right now is sub-$400.
Re: New Ruger LCP Max
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:02 pm
by Deputydave
Re: New Ruger LCP Max
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:45 pm
by mavrik
I also compared the LCP Max to a Glock G42 which my wife carries sometimes. The Max is lighter, more compact/discreet, and carries more rounds. Now if only they are to be found