Since doing this video, I've purchased my own LCP MAX and a couple of extra magazines. I've also installed Talon Grips, their Pro version, on it. Makes for a very lightweight handgun with 11 rounds, for those days when you don't really want the weight or size of a "real" firearm. :-)

I’m the guy watching the video “two years from now”

hickok45 is like the Bob Ross of firearms in the way he explains about the different firearms.

This man’s humble attitude should be a model for us all

I still can't believe what an awesome shot Hickock is . Hitting the gong at 80 yards with a micro pistol !!!

Sweet little 380. Ruger, please put 2 Magazines in the box. 1 Magazine is just nonsense

Love my LCP Max. The first gun I actually love to carry on me everyday, and isn’t that the goal?

Carried my II since it came out. Traded it in for a Max last week and am extremly pleased with it. Ruger hit a home run, again.

I upgraded my LCP 2 to the LCP Max. It basically does everything just a little bit better. Even slightly less recoil. Winner winner chicken dinner

I have been waiting for the smallest , lightest gun with a decent amount of bullet and this guy its just perfect. Even if 380 is not your cup of tea for every day carry. For the summer days, as a back up or to just go to the store in your shorts, this thing is a must.

I would kill for this man to be my grandfather. Humor, intelligence, and wittiness at 71 years old. A true American.

The LCP Max is an excellent little 380 pocket pistol. It is currently my backup /pocket EDC. I have 200 rounds through it so far with zero issues. I am very impressed how accurate it is considering it’s size. The only downside is the magazine. If it sits fully loaded for long time, the slide will not stay open after the last round is fired. Not a deal breaker for me. I still love this little thing.

I carried the LCP II for years, and just upgraded to the LCP Max. The sights on the Max make a huge difference. They turn the LCP from a "get-off-me" gun into a legitimate performer at traditional handgun distances.

long live hickok45... my god bless this man with health and happiness. Such a youtube treasure

I bought the lcp max 2 weeks ago. This pistol is perfect for edc during the hot summer. I really like the 10+ and 12+ magazines. The sights are very good for my aging eyes! Fits well in my medium size hands too!

I picked up an LCP Max last week at a local gun shop and I was surprised at how well this firearm shoots. I'm not going to say it has a soft recoil but it is not snappy either. I put 50 rounds through it without a hitch using Federal American Eagle 95 grain. Very accurate at 7 yards and although it is very small it was easy to handle. Thanks for the video, as always, it was very helpful!

Bought one a few weeks ago for my EDC & I love it. Fits great in the pocket, very discreet & shoots like a champ

I've taken two different pistol classes and always had my best groupings with Rugers. This one looks perfect for my bitty hands.

I've owned a glock 19 and some snub nose revolvers but the ruger lcp max has been the best ccw gun ive had so far. With the 12 round mag, it fits in my hand perfectly and with the single action trigger it has been a pleasant shooter for the size.

I bought an LCP Max as my first ever gun and I love it. Got it with an extended mag for 12+1 and it’s very nice to use. Good recoil control, decent sights for a tiny handgun, and can confirm it’s surprisingly wieldy for something so small. Absolutely is going to be my everyday carry.

6.2 million subs WOW! You deserve it and more, such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for all you do

Love my 380 max . The 12 round mags function perfectly . Love the trigger . And so easy to conceal .

Best little carry gun ever over all my 9's & .45's! unbelievably accurate and reliable! Astounding beyond belief! My new EDC.

Thanks for your post. I've had a Ruger LCP II for a couple years and recently picked up the LCP MAX. The grip on the LCP MAX fills my hand much better than earlier versions of the LCP and is a pleasure to shoot. The added capacity makes the LCP MAX all the more attractive.

The sacrifices he makes for us viewers! I am impressed.

I love my little 380. I've carried it for a month now without any special maintenance, aside from weekly cleaning, and haven't had any of the rust people reported. Sights are right on. Fits well in the pocket with very minimal printing in a good holster. I added the pinky extender and talon grips, game changer. I have been carrying this 75% of the time and feel the 10+1 should be more than adequate, although I do carry a spare magazine. Practice that pocket draw and this is really a smooth carry.

You are an amazing shooter. I have watched your videos for many years. Your knowledge of firearms and shooting is astounding. Keep up the amazing work.

I'd love it if this gun spurred other manufacturers to start making double stack 380's (in all sizes).

For me this is the ultimate pocket gun. Love it.

Hickok, thank you for making this video! I’ve been looking forward to it, and in true Hickok style, you didn’t disappoint!! 🔥🔥🔥

I remember your old Ruger LCP video with the original version. Despite that trigger you still made it look easy.

I have an LCP2 and love it. I put a Hive +2 mag extension on it so can be a 8+1, as well as the length makes it nicer to grip. But the 10rounds and better sights makes me really want one of these.

I bought one early on after released. I’ve shot around with it a couple of times and it’s a great shooter. Haven’t had any problems. Love the capacity, the weight, trigger is good, nice sights, and I like the ability to one-handed rack the slide with the front flat edge on the rear sight.

Thank you. After the last few days of horrible news coverage from Afghanistan and the terrible things happening I’ve been super depressed. Having had a brother in law and friends come back just completely not okay after that war and the way we left is so hard to digest. Watching you hit that bottle and just get sprayed and then having so much fun reviewing the LCP made me almost tear up. Just the wholesomeness of your videos as well as Matt at Demoranch makes me tune out a lot of stuff even for a couple hours a week. Thanks so much @hickok45 you’re a bright light

Coming from I guy who destroyed my right shoulder. This gun has been a life saver. I've been through two shoulder surgeries on my dominant arm in less than a year. I'm still not able to carry any of my rigs on my right side a year later. I'm looking at another surgery. I can't even raise my arm enough to shoot someone in the kneecaps. This gun has become my everyday carry. I drop it in my left pocket and go. It's not what I want to carry caliber wise. But 13 rounds of 380 with a extra ten round magazine on my side. Beats a sharp stick any day.

Didn't think I needed one, but I think this'll be my next purchase! Looks. Like a sweet little firearm. Thank you for the excellent review!

This is my current edc, found one at Bass Pro a couple days after it released. Wasn't a fan of the LCP2, but the wider grip on the Max makes it a much nicer gun to shoot for me. Swapped out the sights for truglo 3 dot night sights, added a crimson trace flashlight, and pocket carry it in a SM-4 sticky holster. The flashlight helps to square up the gun so if it prints it just looks like a wallet or phone. I can hold decent groups with it out to 15 yards.

Picked this up as my very first 380 acp gun and also first pocket pistol. Love it! Shot 150 rds at the range recently with no problems or break in hiccups. Mixture of Federal FMJ and Hornady JHP. Brother loved the gun when I showed it to him so I just gave it to him with the intention of just getting another soon.

Fantastic summer carry. With 12 round mag still comfortable pocket carry. Like the upgraded sights too.

After watching this video, I bought the LCP Max and the extra 12 round mag, love it, gonna be a great summer pocket carry gun. Your review made me think about looking into this gun, glad I did

Thanks for doing the review. I bought the LCP 2 a couple years ago and decided to buy the Max too, and I'm not disappointed. So far it is has been a fine firearm.

Pretty impressed when the LCP 2 came out! Been Very happy with it easy to carry and shoot! Definitely the Max is a plus. Won't replace my P 365 but More is always better!

Watched this video when it first came out and was revisiting today, Two years later. Stay Blessed!

You convinced me. I'm going to purchase one very soon. Thanks Hickok for always being so honest about the firearms you demonstrate for us, for keeping politics out of it, and for being such a crack shot! You inspire us all!

I’ve got the lcp2 and the lcp max love them both , you might say I’m addicted to guns and like watching your videos ,I’ve bought a lot from your recommendations.

Absolutely love the new LCP max. Great improvement. I do lawn care and carry this daily because it’s so light and so small and having the capacity of my p365 is amazing. Im a fairly small framed person so I struggle with anything larger than these in the summer wearing a tshirt and shorts.

Got one and love it!! 12 round mag is great too. Your thoughts are right on!! Great little pistol..retail $350 200 rounds of both jhp and fmj without a hiccup!!

I have one , price point $400.00 Fits in my jeans perfectly, I don't even know it's there. Shoots nicely, mag releases left handed friendly . Love it and I carry it !🤗

I own the LCP II and love it. The max brings more to the table though. Good video.

Love the LDP Max. Have the old model LCP which my wife has because it fits her small hand better, but the 12 round mag was a disappointment, went back to the 10, works great and pretty accurate. Since then, I have developed some reloads, using CFE Pistol and Winchester 231 and the new critical defense 68gr bullets (look like drill points), these clocked at just under 1200 fps and did some real damage to a freezer burned rump roast, through two blue jean legs and the recoil is not that bad, for some reason the recoil feels different in this gun than in my other guns, could be the powder but whatever, with some 90 grain lead RNFP bullets and W231, makes a nice training load and fun to shoot at the range. This new load for me takes the 380 to another level, no longer a mouse gun. Thank you Ruger, and Hickock, you are still the greatest. Love this little Max. PS Bought the 12 round mag, just load 10 in it, but it adds to the grip and I love it. And if 10 won't do it, I will just throw the gun at them and run like hell.

I'm happy that gun manufacturers are making a variety of firearms for all types. I don't have huge hands and this pocket pistol is definitely on my Christmas list.

The LCP max is a great pocket gun that is reliable and the U shaped sites are similar to my Hellcat. I can get on target quick. I would recommend Federal punch ammo for self defense. It is designed for smaller barrels. 1000 ftp from a 3.75 in barrel.

Love Hickok 45. What a great presenter and talented shot

I just picked one of these up and I'm happy to hear about your experience while I wait for ammo to appear from the internet. Thanks for doing these videos, they're helpful!

Very glad to see you're still making these awesome videos.

Thanks for the tip on the finger pinch. I have a LCP Max with the same problem. I fixed it like you did. No more pinching! I have many carry options, but love the Max.

Thank you. I am a small frame guy with small hands. My first pistol was a S&W 659 that I bought in 1985, but it was too big for me to carry. I still have it and love it. My second purchase was a Walther PPK/S that I carried for a long time. I looked at the Hellcat and others similar 9mm, and have held off. I think I am going for an LCP Max. Don't get me wrong, I have numerous pistols these days, but have been looking for something small to conceal again. I think this is it. Thank you again.

Love mine great groups every time & no failures! can't ask for more at this price point

I carried the original LCP daily for years, then I picked up a LCP II…. Then to my pleasure, I found the LCP Max. Needless to say I love my LCPs. They are small and light enough to go everywhere I go.

Literally just bought one! So impressed. Thanks for the video.

I love mine. Super easy to just throw in the pocket and go about your day, and most of the time forget you even have it on you.

Finally got me one of these today (7/12/2022) and I’m extremely happy with what Ruger has done with their LCP line. After previously owning two original LCP’s and then moving onto a LCP II but still not liking the capacity nor the sights, I think I’ve finally settled on a small pocket pistol/shorts and flip flop day carry option. This really has nice sights and the trigger is, I swear, even better than the LCP II, but having 13 rounds (with the 12+1 magazine) is really making it hard to wanna carry my tried and true Glock 26. This just is an easy grab and go option. Great video. This helped open my eyes to the new gadgets from Ruger. Glad I saw this. “It’s better to have something than nothing”.

Those LCPs are truly impressive

Yep! Watching this 2 years after this video came out. I appreciate your reviews and the recommendation.

The LCP II in .380 is currently my favorite pocket pistol. I can’t wait to pick one of these up I have a feeling it’s going to be my new favorite!

I just picked up an LCP Max today. Feels really good in my hand. I can’t wait to shoot it. Got to pick up a few extra mags and I’ll be good to go.

I bought this gun a little while back after watching your video. Thanks Hickok! Out of the box had an issue with feeding 10 rounds in the magazine. After shooting about 150+ rounds through it, the gun now feeds properly and is my favorite carry pistol. I'd much rather carry .380 than not carry at all because it's too heavy to take on walks/hikes.

Got mine this week and tried yesterday, isn’t hard to control the recoil as I thought will be, no malfunction, but is shooting down and left (probably is me). Love so far and will be one of my options for carry.

Picked up mine mid-July... I LOVE IT! I was seriously thinking LCPII, they are a bit skinny in the hand but appealing none the less. I am glad I waited long enough for this come out! The grip is wider, and fits my hand, and several others I have show this too, very nicely. I have managed to put a total of 300 rounds through it during 2 different outings, and yes I had to break into my back stock but it is worth it, and I am very happy with its performance. I have ran Round Nose FMJ's, Flat Nose FMJ's & Jacketed Hollow Points, through it with no issues. Even when mixed in the same mag! The 10 round mag is supplied with a flush mount base plate, I did swap it out for the supplied finger rest base plate and it works just perfectly for me! Reference the somewhat common compliant about the slide not locking back. I too had that happen while dry firing it, however, live fire has NEVER failed to lock back on the last round! I wear Wrangler jeans pretty much always, and the front right pocket works for carry, its comfortable while I am in a vehicle, or at my desk. I forget its there when I'm at the grocery store ect. Empty weight, with holster, is 11.68 oz. Add the 10 + 1 rounds, I see 15.34 oz on my digital kitchen scale. I'm thinking I will get a 12 round mag later on, but frankly the 10 round fits my needs well!

Got one. I’ve noticed with a full 10 round magazine I have to load it into the gun with authority. Also found that if I lock back the slide it will load in much easier.

That first salvo is impressive. Remarkable shoosting, didn’t think it could be done but Hickok is no ordinary man. I’m gonna go out on a limb and say “ he won’t shoot the gong!” before I watch the whole video. I’ll be nae surprised if he does it. He’s no ordinary bloke. Addendum: He hit the gong.

I bought a new max 380 in dec. 2021 shot about 100 Rds and I got a pit in the barrel called storm Ruger rep and Ruger agreed to send me a new barrel and slide assembly, great service and a gun maker that will stand up for it's product, very pleased at this point.

"These things shoot better than they ought to." I have found that to be true with mine as well. I normally carry a VP9SK or a Colt Defender, and indeed, there is a place for a true pocket carry pistol in my routine, especially here in South Texas. Right out of the box I was very accurate with the LCP Max; it fit my hand very well. I've fired about 6 different brands of ammo through it without any feeding issues. My original factory 10-round mag stopped locking back after about 100 rounds or so. Ruger replaced the mag with one that works fine, and simultaneously, I fixed the original mag by slightly stretching the magazine spring. That seems to be working even though the mag otherwise functioned normally.

Thanks for the review. I have shot the LCP .380 and the LCP 22lr. I like them as pistols. Especially the 22lr because the ammo is cheap. I think Ruger has a winner in the pistol you reviewed. Hoowah!

I've never experienced the pinched finger of which you spoke in the upper part of the trigger shooting my LCP II or my LCP Max, but I did have that same problem shooting a CZ 97. Another great video and thanks for all of them.

I'm a beta tester, too. Bought mine the day after they hit the stores. Excellent little shooter, and ran all 150 rounds I could afford to put through it the first day, half being 95-grain Winchester Train FN-FMJ, and half being the same weight in their Defend JHP. I carry it with the HP in the chamber and first three in the magazine, with the FMJ following. My only issue is the 10-round magazine not reliably locking the slide back in live fire (it does in manual empty-mag racking.) I had already sourced a 12-round magazine, which works properly. When I contacted Ruger, they offered to send me a new magazine; what arrived was another 12-round one. I pulled and stretched the spring in the 10-rounder, but haven't been back to the range yet. All in all, it's a great carry gun. Not sure it will ever fully replace the Kel-Tec P32 I've been toting as a BUG for eleven years now, but it's getting close.

I had a Promag 10 round for the household LCP (original version) and could NEVER get it to function well. The Ruger 6 round mags are very reliable. I added a Hogue grip to the LCP and found it much easier to shoot. LCP is our summer pocket carry. If I were to buy another pocket carry 380 I would consider the LCP MAX.

I would hate to be the wrong one to mess with Hickok45, he only needs 1+1 with that accuracy lol

This little gun is accurate point and shoot as well as aim and shoot very easy to conceal doesn't weight you down , Ruger provides a sticky holster when I purchased my LCP 380 comes with2 magazine, I bought a 12rnd. Magazine and 2 pinky extensions, no problem concealing in my pocket ,great little gun. l

I love this guy. Hes great. We need more people like him.

I just recently bought the original lcp 380 just because a very small pocket pistol is exactly what I was looking for. I'd prefer the basic small one.

This has been on my want list since it was introduced, along with the LCP II Lite Rack, .22 LR. I have the original LCP II and love it.

I just bought the max just put about 120 rounds including hp and this little.380 didn’t have any failures at all,very pleased with it so far!

I just bought one today and oddly enough watched your video around <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="330">5:30</a>. So far I've been pleased with it. I really like the sights especially in low light conditions.

Poor Cowboy got it in the batteries.... Also! The gong a hell of a shot!

I really like the performance of the HST Micro in these little guns. I've got the original LCP and carry it regularly. Never had an issue and don't mind the DAO trigger.

Great review, ordered one of these and will pocket carry as my EDC, the capacity is what attracted me and of course the Ruger name.

I bought one of these along with the max 9 both are nice, I did get a 12 round mag thrown in by the distributor at no cost which was awesome, I did order a Galloway trigger just to improve on the trigger, I did try and found the slides and barrel assy's do swap over from one to the other. I think its the best defensive pocket 380 out there. I liked the lcp II and the LCP max is awesome!

In my opinion one of the best values out there. Thanks for the review. Two for two on the gong!

Good video Hickock. I've had my LCP MAX about a year and a half now. No problems whatsoever. Great little carry weapon. Nice sights and low recoil. I would highly recommend for back-up or just pocket carry. Thanks for all your videos. Very helpful and entertaining.

I Carry my lcp2 quite a bit. I also painted my front sight white. Great little guns.

heh, I am actually watching this two years later at dinner time :D

Times are tough for ammo but just put my first 100 rounds through my new LCP Max. 1 box of fmj and about 50 rounds of assorted hollowpoints and underwood defender with the Phillips screwdriver tips. My initial feedback... 1) 100 rnds with not a single malfunction of any kind. (Some mags were fmj, hollow, defender all mixed in as well). 2) recoil was unexpectedly mild compared to the lcp 2 or P3AT i own. To the point where i would actually call it pleasant to shoot for its size, and would happily shoot underwood loads all afternoon if i had them. 3) the trigger was good for its size, average overall but the bad shots were all me, not the gun. Overall i would highly recommend to anyone looking for a primary pocket pistol 100%.

The King of 380 pocket pistols. Best caps and great sights. Love mine.

Watching the video 2 years later. Considering the Max for my collection. Thanks for the video.

This is such a device to us to actually see it being shot. I would now like to have one to carry fishing or when wearing g lightweight clothing too. Thank you for your work. God bless all here

Just picked one up on my way home from work today. Nice little pistol, just slightly wider than my LCP 2 in the handle the slide seems the same.

I've been carrying this little pistol for over a year now, and I absolutely love it!

Based on your review I purchased one, and I love it. I was carrying a FNS-9C, but this is my EDC now. Great gun!!

380 tends to be my carry for the warmer months. Plenty potent🙌🏾