The RUGER® LCP® MAX pistol is a compact, centerfire, Secure Action™, magazine-fed, recoil-operated pistol chambered for the .380 Auto cartridge. The RUGER® LCP® MAX pistol features a Secure Action™ fire control similar to the RUGER-57™ and SECURITY-9® pistols. Ruger's safe, reliable, and proven Secure Action™ fire-control system combines a protected internal hammer with a bladed safety trigger. The hammer and sear are designed to engage with significant mechanical overlap. This requires additional cocking of the hammer during trigger pull and keeps the hammer and sear securely engaged under the full force of the hammer spring. Additionally, a neutrally balanced sear and strong sear spring ensure continuous, positive engagement of the hammer.