Ruger LCP Max .380acp Review & Shoot

This review of the Ruger LCP MAX Magpul Enhanced Grip model highlights its improved ergonomics and operational features. The enhanced grip offers better control, and the inclusion of an external safety is noted as a significant advantage for many users. The pistol comes with both 10 and 13-round magazines, and features tritium front sights with an adjustable U-notch rear sight, compatible with Bodyguard aftermarket sights. The reviewer, Roy Huntington, expresses confidence in its reliability based on extensive experience with previous LCP MAX models.

This review of the Kel-Tec PR-380 highlights its status as the smallest and lightest 11-round .380 ACP pistol available, even surpassing the Ruger LCP Max. The unique internal, double-stack, double-feed magazine, loaded via stripper clips or by hand, allows for its compact size. While the loading method is unconventional, the reviewer notes its potential benefits for deep concealment and backup roles, despite a learning curve and potential for user-induced malfunctions.

This review focuses on the North American Arms Guardian, a used all-metal, hammer-fired, double-action-only .380 ACP pocket pistol acquired for $300. The speaker highlights its robust construction, smooth but heavy trigger, and suitability as a 'get off me' gun or for deep concealment. While acknowledging its weight and lower capacity compared to some competitors, the Guardian is praised for its quality feel and potential reliability.

This expert review from NRA Publications details the Ruger LCP MAX with a manual safety. It highlights the pistol's capacity increase to 10+1 or 12+1 rounds of .380 ACP, its durable stainless steel slide, and the functional low-profile manual safety. The review also touches on its shootability, enhanced sights compatible with Smith & Wesson Bodyguard models, and the patented barrel cam system that aids in recoil management.

This video provides a first-look review of the Ruger LCP Max paired with the Ruger ReadyDot reflex sight. The demonstration includes live fire at an outdoor range using Remington UMC hollow point ammunition, showcasing the ease of sight acquisition with the new optic. Initial impressions are positive, highlighting the optic's user-friendliness for new users.

This review of the Springfield Hellcat Pro highlights its performance as a concealed carry firearm, noting improvements in felt recoil compared to the original Hellcat but still describing it as 'snappy'. Key observations include its comfortable carry profile, effective concealment with a proper holster setup, and disappointment with the unchanged weak slide serrations and heavy trigger pull. The California-compliant version's magazine disconnect feature is identified as a functional impediment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.