# Ruger LCP MAX .380 ACP Tactical Pocket Pistol - Dark Earth Edition

**Brand:** Ruger
**Category:** Subcompact Handguns
**Caliber:** .380 ACP

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** .380 ACP
- **Barrel Length:** 2.8"
- **Capacity:** 10 rounds
- **Finish:** Black Oxide
- **Weight:** 10.6 oz
- **Overall Length:** 5.17"
- **UPC:** 736676137176
- **SKU:** UCCy77zoG

## Description

The Ruger LCP MAX is a pocket-sized .380 ACP pistol built for concealed carry. At 10.6 oz and 5.17 inches overall length, it disappears in a pocket without much effort. The standard magazine ships with a flush floorplate; optional 12-round magazines are also available.

## Key Specifications
- **Model:** LCP Max
- **Caliber:** .380 ACP
- **Action:** Semi-Automatic
- **Capacity:** 10+1
- **Barrel Length:** 2.80 inches
- **Overall Length:** 5.17 inches
- **Slide Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Slide Finish:** Davidson's Dark Earth Cerakote®
- **Grip Frame Material:** High-performance Glass-Filled Nylon
- **Weight:** 10.6 oz.
- **Height:** 4.12 inches
- **Front Sight:** Tritium with White Outline
- **Rear Sight:** Drift Adjustable

## Features
The textured grip frame gives adequate purchase for a pistol this small. The slide has raised cocking ears and functional serrations, which helps when manipulating the action under stress or with wet hands. The tritium front sight with white outline works in low light without needing a battery. Ruger's patented barrel cam geometry delays unlocking to reduce felt recoil compared to a standard .380 blowback design, noticeable when shooting for extended sessions. Recoil is still snappy by comparison to larger pistols, which is worth knowing going in.

## What Reviewers Say

*Quoted verbatim from YouTube reviews. Each link opens the video at the moment quoted.*

> Certainly is going to be easy to carry it's got an internal hand Hammer this is not a Striker Fired pistol.
>
> — [USCCA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuSR-khNgMI&t=24s)

> I will say the trigger was the biggest weakness of that particular gun.
>
> — [Colion Noir](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHBSj2RgGzM&t=31s)

> I'm not going to be shooting a gun this small at 10 yards this is an up close and personal gun easy to carry.
>
> — [USCCA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuSR-khNgMI&t=49s)

> From a recoil perspective this gun recoils incredibly soft.
>
> — [Colion Noir](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHBSj2RgGzM&t=208s)

> Wasn't anything to write home about wasn't completely terrible it just was kind of sort of you know terrible.
>
> — [Colion Noir](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHBSj2RgGzM&t=294s)

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

The LCP MAX draws most of its praise from how little it intrudes on daily carry. Owners consistently note the pocket-friendly size and the jump in capacity over earlier LCP models as the two biggest selling points. The Dark Earth Cerakote finish gets attention for aesthetics and attracts buyers who want something other than standard black.

At the range, most users report reliable function and acceptable accuracy for a pistol with a 2.8-inch barrel. The .380 ACP round is manageable for a wide range of shooters, though the lightweight build does mean recoil is more noticeable than on larger guns. Owners with larger hands or those shooting extended sessions mention this more often.

Ergonomics are generally well-regarded, though there are occasional complaints about fit for bigger hands. The trigger safety and the absence of a manual safety satisfy most buyers, though opinions split on whether the extra simplicity is a feature or a drawback. Price lands in a range most buyers consider fair for what the pistol delivers.

## Pricing

**2 offers available**

| Vendor | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Gunbuyer Com | $394.44 |
| Guns Com | $420.99 |

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