Ruger LCP MAX .380 Auto vs Ruger Security-380 .380 Auto

These are two very different .380s. The Ruger LCP MAX .380 Auto is a pocket gun: 10.6 oz, 5.17" long, 4.12" tall, 0.81" wide, holding 10 rounds. The Ruger Security-380 .380 Auto is a full-grip gun at 19.7 oz — 9.1 oz heavier — 1.35" longer, 0.23" taller and 0.21" wider, and it holds 15. The Security-380 also carries the longer barrel by 0.62" (3.42" vs 2.8"), a trigger 1 lb lighter (4.3 lb vs 5.3 lb), an external manual safety alongside its trigger safety, two magazines instead of one, and a lower MSRP at $389 against $479. The LCP MAX answers with a tritium front sight and a size that disappears. Neither is optic ready.

Pick the Ruger LCP MAX if:

• You need the smallest package here: 10.6 oz and 0.81" wide
• You want a tritium front sight with a white outline out of the box
• You accept 10+1 to get a 5.17" gun

Pick the Ruger Security-380 if:

• You want 15+1 rather than 10+1, and two magazines rather than one
• You want the 1 lb lighter trigger (4.3 lb vs 5.3 lb) and the 0.62" longer barrel
• You want a manual thumb safety and $90 off the LCP MAX MSRP ($389 vs $479)

The Security-380 is the larger, cheaper gun with more rounds and a longer barrel; the LCP MAX is the one that fits a pocket. Decide how you intend to carry first, because 9.1 oz and 1.35" of length settle the rest.