First Look: LCP Max FDE From Davidson's

A tritium front sight and adjustable rear sight are other upgrades.

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posted on August 14, 2025
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Davidson's FDE LCP Max

Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearm, ammunition, optics and accessories wholesalers, is releasing a new exclusive firearm produced in collaboration with Ruger. This version of the LCP Max is made with a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) finish and is available exclusively at Davidson’s and GalleryofGuns.com.

First introduced in 2021, the LCP Max added more ammunition capacity, a redesigned frame, a slide with forward serrations and improved sights over the original LCP pistol. This Davidson’s exclusive version of the LCP Max has a front sight with a tritium insert with a white outline and a drift-adjustable, serrated rear sight. Other features include Ruger’s Secure Action trigger with a short, smooth pull, clean break and a positive reset. The magazine release is reversible and this exclusive ships with one 10-round magazine and additional finger-grip-extension floorplate. A magazine loader and soft pocket holster specifically designed for the LCP Max are also included.

Davidson’s Exclusive LCP Max Specifications:

  • Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
  • Slide Material: Alloy steel
  • Slide Finish: Flat Dark Earth Cerakote
  • Slide Width: .81 inch
  • Grip Frame Color: Flat Dark Earth
  • Frame Material: High-performance, glass-filled nylon
  • Barrel Material: Alloy steel
  • Barrel Finish: Black oxide
  • Barrel Length: 2.8 inches
  • Overall Length: 5.17 inches
  • Front Sight: Tritium with white outline
  • Rear Sight: Drift adjustable
  • Weight: 10.6 ounces
  • Height: 4.12 inches
  • Grooves: 6
  • Barrel Twist Rate: 1:16 inches, right hand

Other features of the Davidson’s exclusive LCP Max include a finger-grip-extension floorplate, a reversible magazine release as well as a soft holster and a magazine loader.  MSRP for this pistol is $399.99 and more information on this gun as well as other exclusive firearms offered by Davidson’s and Ruger is available at ruger.com.

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