Last updated November 2026 · By Nick Hall, who put 500 rounds through a Ruger LCP MAX for our review and follows every Magpul handgun part
Quick take: Magpul now sells its Enhanced Handgun Grip for Ruger LCP MAX pistols that have no manual safety, in two versions called Pro and Legacy. Each one is $39.99 at Magpul.com. Until now the standalone grip only fit LCP MAX pistols with a manual safety.
- What it is: Two EHG RG380 grip frames, MAG1538 for the LCP MAX Pro and MAG1540 for older LCP MAX pistols, both for guns without a manual safety.
- Price: $39.99 each at Magpul.com, in Black, FDE, ODG and Stealth Gray.
- Where: Magpul’s online store, where both grips are listed as in stock.
- Why it matters: A no-safety LCP MAX owner can now get the higher beavertail, undercut trigger guard and TSP texture without buying a new pistol.
The LCP MAX has one complaint that follows it everywhere: the grip is tiny. Ruger’s answer was a new factory model wearing Magpul’s grip, and the first ones all came with a manual safety. Magpul’s answer for everybody else costs $39.99 and two hex keys.
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What Magpul Put in the Two LCP MAX Grips
Magpul announced both grips on November 10, 2026. The company describes the Pro version as delivering “improved ergonomics, an enhanced gripping surface, and greater control to one of the smallest concealed-carry pistols available.” Both are made in the USA.
The two share the same shape and the same numbers. Magpul’s tech specs list a 13.5 degree grip angle, a height of about 3.3 inches, a maximum thickness of 1.0 inch and a weight of 1.9 ounces for each one.
The changes are the ones larger hands will notice first. You get a higher beavertail, an undercut trigger guard, a longer trigger reach and ¾-scale TSP texture on the front strap, back strap and side panels. Magpul also fits a larger, reversible magazine release. Installation takes a 5/64 inch and a 1/8 inch hex tool, and Magpul says it is done “in minutes.”
Both grips take Ruger’s factory LCP MAX magazines in 10, 12 and 13 round sizes. Where they differ is the box. The Pro grip ships with a magazine release and spring, a grip plug and one color-matching 13-round grip extension. The Legacy grip ships with a Magpul lock plate and floor plate so the Ruger 10-round magazine sits flush.
Pro or Legacy: Which Ruger LCP MAX Grip Fits Your Gun
This is where buyers will get it wrong, so read the fine print. The Legacy grip page says it is “Compatible with 2021 and newer LCP MAX pistols (non-Pro models) without a manual safety and that originally came with a Ruger grip.” That covers the standard LCP MAX Ruger has sold since 2021.
The Pro grip page is narrower. Magpul calls the Pro “Ruger’s latest LCP MAX model,” and the grip is for new-production Pro pistols without a manual safety that originally came with a Magpul EHG grip. In other words, it is a swap for a gun that already wears Magpul’s frame, handy if you want a different color.
Own an LCP MAX with a manual safety? Neither new grip fits. Magpul points those owners to its existing manual safety grip, part MAG1539, also listed at $39.99. And none of the three is cleared for your current holster: every product page says “NOT compatible with holsters and other accessories.”
That holster line matters more than the price. A pocket gun lives in a pocket holster, so budget for a new one before you swap the grip.
Why the Magpul EHG Matters for LCP MAX Owners
When we put 500 rounds through the gun for our Ruger LCP MAX review, the tiny grip made our cons list because it makes follow-up shots hard for larger hands. Magpul’s Legacy page goes straight at that, saying the grip will “mitigate the recoil of one of the smallest pistols on the market.”
The history explains the gap. Ruger’s April 29 announcement of the LCP MAX with the Magpul EHG said “Initial models will feature a manual safety,” and when Magpul’s standalone grip showed up earlier this year, its product page read “Compatible with all existing LCP MAX models with manual safeties.” So until this week, an LCP MAX without a manual safety had no Magpul grip to bolt on.
If you are still choosing a gun rather than upgrading one, our best pocket pistols roundup shows where the LCP MAX stands against the rest. Magpul has been busy this month, too: the DT-S Carbine Stock came out a week earlier.
Forty bucks. Two hex keys. A bigger grip on a gun that badly needed one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Magpul EHG grip for the Ruger LCP MAX cost?
Magpul lists the EHG RG380 grip at $39.99 on Magpul.com. The Pro, Legacy and manual safety versions are all the same price.
What is the difference between the Magpul EHG Pro and Legacy grips?
The Legacy grip (MAG1540) fits 2021 and newer LCP MAX pistols without a manual safety that came with a Ruger grip. The Pro grip (MAG1538) fits new-production LCP MAX Pro pistols without a manual safety that came with a Magpul EHG grip.
Does the Magpul EHG fit an LCP MAX with a manual safety?
Not the Pro or Legacy versions. Magpul sells a separate grip for manual safety models, part MAG1539, at $39.99.
Which magazines work with the Magpul EHG for the LCP MAX?
Magpul says the grip works with all Ruger LCP MAX factory magazines in 10, 12 and 13 round capacities. The Legacy grip includes a lock plate and floor plate for a flush fit with the 10-round magazine.
Will my LCP MAX holster fit after installing the Magpul grip?
Do not count on it. Magpul states the grip is not compatible with holsters and other accessories, so plan on a holster made for the EHG frame.
How hard is the Magpul EHG to install?
Magpul says it installs in minutes with a 5/64 inch and a 1/8 inch hex tool. No gunsmith is needed.
What colors does the Magpul LCP MAX grip come in?
Black, Flat Dark Earth, Olive Drab Green and Stealth Gray.
How much does the Magpul EHG grip weigh?
Magpul lists 1.9 ounces, with a 13.5 degree grip angle, a height of about 3.3 inches and a maximum thickness of 1.0 inch.
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