I was looking forward to breaking in my new Davidson's Exclusive Ruger LCP Max Elite this weekend but it wasn't meant to be. The Max was pretty greasy in the bag when I picked it up at my LGS so I took it apart, inspected it, and cleaned it up when I got home, which is something always do anyway. I was hoping to get around 200 rounds through it but I was only able to try six shots as I had multiple FTF's and fortunately noticed that the takedown pin was working its way out. I pulled the pin out and inspected everything but 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. However, I decided to snap 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 and I will be contacting Ruger. No matter what they decide to do, I am going to order the M*CARBO takedown pin as it looks to be better made anyway.
I'll post back when I hear from Ruger.
So while I was lucky enough to find it, I decided that I was not going to try it again and I will be contacting Ruger. No matter what they decide to do, I am going to order the M*CARBO takedown pin as it looks to be better made anyway.
I'll post back when I hear from Ruger.