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Galloway Precision

Galloway Precision Performance Spring Kit (Ruger LCP MAX)

Reduced-power hammer spring, increased-rate trigger return spring, and reduced-power firing pin spring for the Ruger LCP MAX. Drops factory pull weight by roughly 1 to 1.5 lbs.

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Quick Specs

Price
$30
Weight
0.1 oz
Brand
Galloway Precision
Category
control

Features

  • Reduced 7 lb hammer spring (from 10 lb stock)
  • Increased-rate trigger return spring (+20% over stock)
  • Reduced 2 lb firing pin spring (from 6 lb stock)
  • Chrome silicon spring wire, made in USA by ISMI
  • Drop-in for Ruger LCP MAX only

Capability Boosts

CQB+1

Recommended For

Home Defense
Competition
Vehicle Operations
Range Training

Compatibility Tags

family: handgunframe: lcpplatform: ruger-lcp-max

Overview

The Performance Spring Kit is the cheapest meaningful pull-weight reduction available for the Ruger LCP MAX. The factory hammer spring is rated at 10 lbs and the firing pin spring at 6 lbs, both biased toward absolute reliability with whatever ammo a pocket-carry shooter feeds the gun. Galloway swaps both for a 7 lb hammer spring and a 2 lb firing pin spring, then adds a stiffer trigger return spring to keep reset crisp. The result is a perceptibly lighter, smoother trigger pull without the sponginess that plagues most spring kits.

Galloway publishes a conservative 1 to 1.5 lb reduction depending on individual pistol tolerances, but customer-reported numbers are larger: one shooter measured 6.5 lbs down to 3.8 lbs, another 7.5 lbs down to 4.5 lbs. The kit pairs naturally with the Galloway Sigurd Max trigger; the trigger sharpens the wall and shortens pre-travel, the spring kit drops the weight. Together they are the closest the LCP MAX gets to a competition trigger feel without sending the gun out for custom work.

Reliability tradeoff is real but small. The 2 lb firing pin spring is sensitive to hard-primer ammunition. Galloway recommends quality factory defensive loads (Federal HST, Hornady Critical Defense, Speer Gold Dot) and warns against bulk steel-cased or Eastern European range ammo, which can exhibit light strikes. After the swap, run a 100-round function check with whatever load is going in the carry magazine before trusting the gun for daily carry. Install is moderate difficulty; Galloway publishes a YouTube video walking through hammer pin removal, which is the only step that requires patience.

Key Features

  • Three-spring kit covering hammer, firing pin, and trigger return
  • Chrome silicon spring wire from ISMI (US manufacture)
  • 1 to 1.5 lb factory pull-weight reduction (manufacturer spec)
  • Stiffer trigger return spring keeps reset crisp
  • Pairs naturally with the Galloway Sigurd Max trigger
  • Galloway 30-day money-back guarantee against failure

Pros

  • +Largest pull-weight drop available without sending the gun out for custom work
  • +Cheapest meaningful trigger upgrade for the LCP MAX at street pricing under $30
  • +US-made ISMI chrome silicon springs hold tension over thousands of rounds
  • +Faster reset than stock thanks to the increased-rate trigger return spring
  • +Pairs with the Galloway Sigurd Max trigger for the full upgrade package

Cons

  • Reduced 2 lb firing pin spring can light-strike hard-primer or steel-cased ammo
  • Requires a function check with carry ammo before trusting the gun for daily carry
  • Cannot be shipped to California after January 1, 2026 (AB 1263)
  • Hammer pin removal is the trickiest step; expect 30-45 minutes for first-time installers
  • LCP MAX only, will not fit LCP, LCP II, or any other Ruger pocket pistol

Detailed Specifications

contents
Reduced hammer spring (7 lb), reduced firing pin spring (2 lb), increased trigger return spring
Material
ISMI chrome silicon spring wire (US-made)
fits
Ruger LCP MAX only
installation
Drop-in, 30-45 minutes with roll pin punch (install video on Galloway product page)
shipping
Restricted from California effective January 1, 2026 (AB 1263)

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