LCP MAX 380 rattle

[Mike R]

I was just wondering if anybody else has this issue or is this normal for the LCP 380 max. I just recently picked one up new from the local gun store and seems to rattle/loose quite a bit on the slide. From what I understand that's not unusual, but this is my first Little 380. I would Appreciate anybody's input on this issue. Just want to make sure everything is up to par before I fire it. I haven't had a chance yet to make it back to the gun store to talk to them, but also I've read where a lot of people have contacted Ruger. Seems like most were informed that it is normal for the 380 slide to rattle some and in specs. I appreciate any input.

 

[Gator89]

The slide on my Elsie Pea, not a max, will move laterally on the frame, a millimeter or two. But she goes bang when expected.

 

[Mike R]

Thank you. I just bought this thing about two weeks ago and haven't used it yet so curiosity is getting the best of me at the moment.

 

[BULL'S-EYE]

Perfectly normal and nothing to cause any concerns. Mine only has a noticeable rattle when cocked and unloaded...After dry firing, the rattle is quite minimal, same goes for when it's loaded with a chambered round.

 

[davevabch]

Ruger does not make guns with tight tolerances. At least not their pistols. Most are lose to a certain degree, some worst than others. At long as it fires, I would not be concerned. Change out the recoil spring very often and replace the take down pin with one make out of steel.

 

[rammerjammer]

Mine rattles like maracas. Almost perfect function with somewhere over 1000 rounds through it.

 

[Mike R]

Perfectly normal and nothing to cause any concerns. Mine only has a noticeable rattle when cocked and unloaded...After dry firing, the rattle is quite minimal, same goes for when it's loaded with a chambered round.

Thank you. I haven't used this thing at all yet so I will take notice when loaded and unloaded. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[RUT]

Fear not, my Max 9 is a rattle trap as well, but it works. It is the way of Ruger.

 

[Mike R]

Thanks, more common than i thought.

 

[blume357]

think of it this way... the reason the AK-47 worked so well was for this specific reason... The designer figured out that the gun did not need to be made tight to function well.... loose is good .... I think the problem with most handguns that need a break in period is probably because of this... especially if you put a lot of rounds through one fast and it heats up... add to that your hands getting tired and a new heavy recoil spring and jams are more likely to happen.

 

[Mike R]

Very valid point!

 

[HoosierBilly1]

I was just wondering if anybody else has this issue or is this normal for the LCP 380 max. I just recently picked one up new from the local gun store and seems to rattle/loose quite a bit on the slide. From what I understand that's not unusual, but this is my first Little 380. I would Appreciate anybody's input on this issue. Just want to make sure everything is up to par before I fire it. I haven't had a chance yet to make it back to the gun store to talk to them, but also I've read where a lot of people have contacted Ruger. Seems like most were informed that it is normal for the 380 slide to rattle some and in specs. I appreciate any input.

All LCPs and LC9s, Max9, rattle like that. It has never been a theme of conversation until a youtube reviewer talked about it as a funny thing, and those who never had one of them guns started to question whether it would be something of concern. My LCP Max (I never had the original LCP) and my Max9 both rattle, and none of them had given me any problem at all. They are reliable and accurate enough to hit what you intend to hit. The sights are very good to my opinion. The LCP Max impressed me as not having much recoil compared to other 2 380s that I had before.

 

[HoosierBilly1]

think of it this way... the reason the AK-47 worked so well was for this specific reason... The designer figured out that the gun did not need to be made tight to function well.... loose is good .... I think the problem with most handguns that need a break in period is probably because of this... especially if you put a lot of rounds through one fast and it heats up... add to that your hands getting tired and a new heavy recoil spring and jams are more likely to happen.

That makes sense. Also if you consider that those little guns are made for concealed carry getting lint, being loose will help to maintain the desired reliability in carry guns.

 

[larry8]

I guess that is a problem with the less expensive pistols. I have a few revolvers and they are very tight, no rattle, very close tolerances. Most of my pistols don't rattle either, although none of them have a lot of rounds put thru them.

 

[HoosierBilly1]

I checked my Security 9 today, and that one also rattles. It does rattle less than the smaller LCP Max and the Max9 though. Both the P95 and my old LC9 rattle as well.

 

[Deange]

I was just wondering if anybody else has this issue or is this normal for the LCP 380 max. I just recently picked one up new from the local gun store and seems to rattle/loose quite a bit on the slide. From what I understand that's not unusual, but this is my first Little 380. I would Appreciate anybody's input on this issue. Just want to make sure everything is up to par before I fire it. I haven't had a chance yet to make it back to the gun store to talk to them, but also I've read where a lot of people have contacted Ruger. Seems like most were informed that it is normal for the 380 slide to rattle some and in specs. I appreciate any input.

I purchased a LCP Max 75th anniversary pistol in May. I noticed that it rattles alot. It really bothered me so I contacted Ruger support by email and within 2 days they asked me how I would like to send the pistol to them. I had them email me a prepaid FedX label. I mailed it to them on Friday and 5 days later I received it back from FedX. The replaced the complete slide assembly and the barrel. They even fired 30 Rounds of American Eagle FMJ in it and they said that it fired flawlessly. There is absolutely no rattle to the slide or barrel now.

 

[davevabch]

I find it hard to believe someone would not care about Rattle on anything made From Firearms to Automobiles. On a firearm, I have shot two similar guns side by side on a number of occasions. One with loose tolerances one with tight. The more you shoot, the more you can feel the vibration in you hand. May not notice it at first, but you will.
I will take a tighter tolerance all day long. I have no problem with a break in. Some folks like vibration. Shake, rattle and roll. Each to his own.

 

[RC44Mag]

They rattle before they bite, like a rattlesnake.