But despite those advantages, .380 pocket pistols have also been plagued by a number of downsides. The Ruger LCP II, released by Ruger at the end of 2016, sought to remedy many of those downsides.

Ruger came out with its Light Compact Pistol (LCP) in 2008, a sleek-sided, locked-breech, hammer-fired semi-automatic subcompact handgun chambered in .380 ACP for self-defense and concealed carry.

The Ruger LCP, a .380 autoloader with a 2.75-inch barrel and an overall length of 5.16 inches, offers legendary Ruger reliability and quality in an ultra-light, compact carry pistol.

Despite being virtually the same size as the single-stack, .380 ACP LCP II, the Ruger MAX carries 11 rounds of .380 ACP on board, making for a potent, pocket-size defensive arm.

Ruger LCP MAX Features The LCP MAX builds upon an already solid pocket-pistol platform, and it follows a contemporary trend of maximizing ammunition capacity. The original LCP’s magazine held 6 rounds ...

You might recognize this gun, but maybe don’t know the name of it. It’s the Ruger LCP II .22 LR. The LCP comes in .380 as well, but I wanted another plinker to add to my collection. A friend ...

What’s the difference between the Ruger LCP and the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard .380? The LCP is lighter, simpler, and slightly more compact, while the Bodyguard adds built-in sights and optional laser ...