Unsuccessful first range day with my new LCP Max

[captainkirkw]

I wish I had a successful first trip to the range with my Davidson's Exclusive Ruger LCP Max Elite but it wasn't meant to be. It was pretty greasy in the bag when I picked it up at my LGS so I cleaned it up when I got home. I wanted to get around 200 rounds through it so while I brought a couple of other guns with me, I started out with the Max. I was only able to try six shots off as I had multiple FTF's and fortunately noticed that the takedown pin was working its way out. I pulled the pin out, inspected everything, and then had a lot of difficulty trying to get the takedown pin to go back in. As I kept trying, the pin popped out and landed in front of the railing where all of the spent casings get swept into so I figured it was a lost cause. I snapped a photo with my cell phone and thought there might be a chance and as I zoomed in, there it was propped up against the front of the concrete and a spent casing.

So while I was lucky enough to find it, I decided that I was not going to try it again, so I guess I will be contacting Ruger. I also think I will order the M*CARBO takedown pin as it looks to be better made anyway.

I'll post back when I hear from Ruger.

 

[jimbo1096]

Sorry you had such bad luck. I don't have the exclusive model you have but my Talo Max9 runs very good.

 

[dweis]

I feel your disappointment. It’s always lousy to have a bad first range session with a new gun. I recently got a Security 380, and was apprehensive about my first range trip with it. Fortunately it went well, and I was happy.

 

[Mobuck]

Did you bring the brass home?????????

 

[captainkirkw]

Did you bring the brass home?????????

Nope. I've never asked about that but I don't reload either.

 

[Mobuck]

OMG, that's like cussin and spittin in church.

 

[the_leper_colony]

... I snapped a photo with my cell phone and thought there might be a chance and as I zoomed in, there it was propped up against the front of the concrete and a spent casing...

Great idea - and it worked!

 

[dobegrant.45]

That was a excellent idea, too bad about first time out with the new gun

 

[NDAR15MAN]

Not trying to make you feel worse. You better make sure you are happy with the accuracy at 7 yards other wise you will need to keep sending pistol back multiple times on that issue too. Don’t ask me how I know.
I will predict that it will take 4 returns to Ruger before every thing is fixed on the pistol.
Ruger stock holder , MD

 

[bandaidmd]

I feel your disappointment. It’s always lousy to have a bad first range session with a new gun. I recently got a Security 380, and was apprehensive about my first range trip with it. Fortunately it went well, and I was happy.

How do you like the Sec 380? Its being added to the approved list (stupid Maryland rules) and im trying to get my wife to get one. She handled the sec 9 and likes the feel of it but with the even lighter rack it should work well for her.

 

[dweis]

How do you like the Sec 380? Its being added to the approved list (stupid Maryland rules) and im trying to get my wife to get one. She handled the sec 9 and likes the feel of it but with the even lighter rack it should work well for her.

I am more pleased with it than any other pistol I have ever owned (about 15 of them). I have put over 200 rounds through it I. The month I have had had it. Both FMJ and Underwood Extreme Defender were fired and not a single failure. I find several advantages to it. I can rack it with hands that were giving out trying to rack my Security 9 Compact. The recoil is so light it felt like not much more than 22 LR. My accuracy has improved due to the low recoil. I can shoot,Tim one handed with either hand and still make suitable hits for a SD situation.

I have written this in several forums over the years. In a self defense situation the two most important factors for prevailing are speed and accuracy. This gun allows me to be fast and accurate. 380 ACP can get the job done, and if you achieve good accuracy it will do more than suffice. I have no regrets over buying and switching to the Security 380.