I am 84. Have a S&W 357 Highway patrol 4 Inch Barrell. It weighs a ton and numbs my hand after several rounds. Loved it when I was young. I leave it home. Concealed carry is not an option. I carry the LCR 22 LR in my pocket and of all the people who say it is not a good caliber none have offered to let me shoot them with a 22LR round.
@@adam10532 Well and kicking. Turn 85 next month and looking forward to the 100 year mark. Go to the firing range twice a week and practice using both the 357 and the 22LR. Mostly with the 22LR. Helps my ammo cost.
@@stevefarris9433 Nice Steve. Another reason I like to shoot 22LR is my accuracy is so much better. Follow up shots hit the target. I have a Sig P365 semi auto pistol in 9mm & the follow up shots are not where I want them because of the recoil. I have 22LR semi auto pistols I shoot that I'm very accurate with so my thought is to get the 22LR LCR simply because they work. Already had one round that did not load correctly in my 22LR semi auto ( Ruger SR22 ) at the range & it took about 2 minutes to clear the chamber. One round out of the 400 I've fired thru it but it showed me a revolver in this case would be so much faster to get off the rounds if a bad round happened. It holds 13 rounds but all it would take is a bad round & its chamber is blocked.
The sole purpose of the civilian self defense gun is to cause a break in contact. To enable the defender to get away from a threatening violent situation. Will a reliable 22 meet that requirement? Probably so.
exactly....totally agree I see people talk about carrying a primary concealed gun, a backup gun, speed loaders or extra magazines, a flashlight and sometimes even a fighting knife. When I read that I wonder what they actually think occurs in the majority of civilian concealed carry defensive shootings and what they actually think they'll do if involved in one? I would imagine it's a pretty unrealistic view or scenario in their mind. Defend yourself and egress. Run away after stopping the threat. Four or five .22LR rounds to the chest and face of a criminal intent on doing harm will stop them.
No the purpose is to stop the threat, that may mean getting away but if that's not an option then that means stopping the physical capability of the attacker from continuing to attack. Are you willing to risk your life by assuming you'll ALWAYS be able to run away?
@@evocati6523 If necessary I will empty all eight .22lr rounds into the attacker. Then I can walk away. I don’t really want to leave him alive because he can recover and find out where my family lives. Why take the risk?
My wife doesn't like recoil so I bought one of these for her. She loves it and shoots it well. I finally shot it and liked it too. Recoil doesn't bother me but I liked the small size of the LCR and bought one for myself. Also got us both two speed loaders each. Best carry gun.......no, but 8 of the CCI Mini Mags will change a bad guys mind.
CCI Mini Mag is my round of choice. I've put a few hundred through a Ruger SR22 Semi-auto and I don't recall one malfunction, which is saying something for a semi .22.
Great review. I’m all about enough gun, but can’t argue a short burst of 22 on target (due to the low recoil) sounds like a solid plan to make someone stop doing a thing-and start doing a new thing...
Yea, at the range I'm much better at hitting the target with follow up shots on the 22 LR rounds compared to 9 mm using comparable semi auto pistols for each. The 9 mm pistol has recoil that takes the barrel off target. My 22 LR pistols are both really accurate & I'm quicker to unload accurate rounds. Need to get the Ruger 22 LR LCR for concealed carry.
Good review. I appreciate the proper lighting and especially the light colored background that showcases the gun better. I'm always shocked at the number of gun channels that see nothing wrong with displaying a black gun on a black mat...
Im 74 and have been a ccw holder for 40 years .I have carried every kind of gun known to man and own many and they sit in the safe now because of bad hips and hands but my ccw now is a sw 43c or sw 351 pd in 22mag and 2 10 round speed strips of fed punch and i dont feel under gunned at all im only going to save my wife and myself let all the tactical ninjas out there save the world
Like your conversational fireside chat type of presentation. Also liked comparison of similar sized guns next to the featured gun. I wish you would also put a larger and smaller gun next to it. You almost did when you brought the Glock44 into view. Putting another gun larger and smaller really puts it in full context for size. Enjoyed your review; as a result the LCR has moved to the top of my current wish list. By the way, also appreciate your take on holsters for it.
You hit it out of the park with yer video which is 100% common sense‼️ I got one of these for my wife. She can’t hit anything with a .38…. She’s all in the black with this .22. A revolver solves the .22 cartridge reliability issue encountered with a semi auto, jams, FTF etc. The LCR hold 8 cartridges….fill it with good CCI Mini Mags or the new Remington Punch and yer in business. Ya can’t defend unless you HIT‼️….nuf said‼️
Excellent review. Great job showing how smooth the trigger is, and the fact that this is an eight shot revolver. As you mentioned the weight is perfect for concealed carry. Also you indicated this is for the seven yard range - which is exactly what a snub nose revolver is designed for. Very well done review. You covered every key point.
Most people consider their home to be safe. We expect our home to be secure. But can you say with certainty who will be standing in your living room an hour from now? Unfortunately no we cannot.
@Pike Fish what about if you need a gun to walk down the street, to go shopping, to go to a sporting event, to go to work, etc. Should we just eliminate all those this things or change jobs, etc? The point is its better to be prepared than sorry. The criminal determines the time, place and manner - you just get to react.
I've got two Ruger LCR revolvers, one is 22LR, the other in 22mag. ... Both are very reliable. I pocket carry these using a DeSantis Nemisis pocket holster. For the 22LR is carry with CCI Mini Mag hollow points, and for the 22mag I carry the Speer Gold Dot 40gr hollow points. I find both revolvers to be accurate out to about 20yds for me when shooting things like plastic bottles or tin cans, etc. ... I usually carry a small 9mm pistol, but when I just want to grab something quick to run to the corner deli, or when it's hot out, I can pocket carry these lightweights
This is the essence of concealed carry/self protection. That expensive .45 automatic is sitting in a safe. You are more likely to get in trouble going out to get some last minute milk etc. So a reliable revolver like this just might save your life.
I have the LCR 22lr and LCR 22mg.I just sold my LCR 9mm because a few times the bullet walked out enuff to lock up the cylinder.I don't recommend the 9mm but use your own discretion. I think the LCR is the perfect carry in pocket gun for myself. thanks for your video.
I currently have a 9mm pistol with a red dot sight. I've also had several .45acp 1911s and a gaggle of .38spl/.357mag revolvers. The two concerns I have with all of these guns is the noise factor and recoil control. Noise factor is a huge elephant in a house room firefight. Effective control of recoil for consistent accuracy is another matter. With semi-autos, FTF and FTE clearing issues can be added as well. None of those concerns are .22LR revolver issues. Eight rounds of effective premium .22LR in a snubby revolver makes more sense these dayze. Just ordered an LCR22. I shall see ....
Excellent video. I have two of the LCR22’s . One for the range and one if I decide to carry it. Like you said if you get a bad round just pull the trigger again. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for the great review. I have the LCR first in 38 Special (my Dad left it to me), and last year got this one at my local BX. I love it. Probably going to become my main pocket EDC.
Enjoyed the review, great overview and info provided. The wife has had one of these for years and I have one as a kit gun. Have never been able to find aftermarket sights for the 22LR LCR, only 38/357 sights seemed to be available. However we recently stumbled onto aftermarket sights from XS Sights. They are called Ember Standard Dot sights available with a red dot or yellow dot. Tried them out this week and the LCR shot to POA with these sights. Pleased that there is finally an improved sight option vs the OEM ramp sight.
I recently put a Crimson Trace grip on my LCR .22. Works well and gives a little more grip for my pinky. I just like it. You can put rounds on target making it a viable defensive weapon.
Thanks for posting. I have two LCRs, one .22 and the other 9mm. The 22 has a significantly heavier trigger but I got used to it with regular dry-firing. It's a great little gun and perfect training companion for my 9mm (same holster, same grips & fiber optic sights, etc).
I would Not Carry a 22LR as my EDC in a Snub Nose Revolver But I Do Carry a P17 22LR with that 16 round magazine in my front right pocket and it is lighter than a Snub Nose LCR, with almost three times the amount of fire power But that's Me! I did just Purchased the LCRx in 22 Magnum with the 3" Barrel and a Single/Double Action because I love Revolvers! I switched from being a Glock Guy all my Shooting Life and I even Carried a G19 as my Duty Weapon until my retirement! I am now 78 years old and I now carry and shoot the 22LR or 22 magnum Guns because I had to adjust to certain Physical Reasons that happen with old age But I still Shoot my Guns once every week at my LGR and I have more Fun with the 22 guns and at the same time, I am saving a bunch of money on ammo! Good Luck to All!
States like Massachusetts, California, New York and Connecticut that have magazine capacity restrictions don't effect a guns overall capacity. They only effect the capacity of the magazine itself. That's why the law actually talks about " magazine " capacity and not " firearm " capacity. This is also why it's legal to carry 10+1 rds for semi autos. The extra round in the chamber doesn't make it illegal because the law is specifically about the magazine only. When it comes to revolvers the cylinder is not considered a magazine so if someone actually made an 11rd 22lr revolver it would not be considered illegal.
I like 22lr in a revolver for EDC. Several folks still think the bigger the caliber the better. Myself I don’t think a 700 Nitro Express is necessary. My thought in EDC is something that can get me out of trouble. I’m not wanting to get in a gunfight. I just want out of trouble. Cheers!
I have an LCR .22 and I also have a Ruger SR22. The SR22 is so friggin reliable that I would use it over the LCR for defensive purposes. I shoot it way better. I keep my LCR in car with a shot load up first in the cylinder and the rest of the chambers with MiniMags. It is my snake gun.
I’ll take that LCR off your hands should you not want it… I can’t seem to find one anywhere. 😋 My mother owned the SR22 before loaning it off to my sister. She always loved the gun. Took a minute for me to get used to the safety as it’s backwards from what I’m used to, but it always shot good. DA was heavy but SA was nice and smooth. Little picky on ammo, but when you loaded it with what she liked, she shot true!
Weight is a huge issue in concealed carry. The best conceled carry hand gun is the one your good at hitting your target with and one you can hide well. Heavy guns get left at home. That's why I prefer this LCR 22, 351PD, 351C, 43C. Light is right.
The question few seem to be asking is, what actually stops someone from continuing to do what they are doing? If the blast, psychological knowledge they've been hit, or a direct hit to the CNS doesn't stop them, the most common impairment of mammals or people is blood vessel hemorrhaging due to tissue damage. Blood pressure will drop and the consciousness will fade. If you cannot reliably pop the CNS for lights-out, then the next best thing is functional organs and hemorrhaging. Can the .22 do it? Yes. Not as quickly or readily as an expanded .45 but it'll still do it, provided some tough tissue or bone didn't stop it. Poachers use it for deer, but that's usually CNS hits, and that's not anywhere the same example as a dangerous criminal attempting to cause you grave harm and you have little time to react.
I actually have a LCP Max 380 which when loaded 10+1 is 2oz lighter than the LCR 22. For my wife I bought her a LCR 22 because the S&W 43C wasn't available which is 5 ounces lighter. Weight matters and she will probably be windbreaker pocket carrying and it looks funny when you have a pocket drooping to your knee. I Also like the weight of a Kel Tec P32 and if I ever run across one in good shape at a decent price I will probably own it.
Great gun. I had one and had trouble expelling the empty casings out of the cylinder. Others I know had the same problem. But apparently this is the exception since not all who own this gun complain about this. I used CCI Standard velocity and Aguila Super Extra High velocity.
I too have had extraction issues, but only with Aguila Interceptors. Don't know whether this was just a bad lot of casings, or something inherent in the Interceptor line, being that it is a "hypervelocity" cartridge.
I had that issue with one particular ammo on my Taurus 942. Casing can very ever so slightly on particular brands I think. Plus the gun was new at the time. I got the spent rounds out quickly by putting the cylinder in the freezer of my fridge for 2-3 minutes:)
Good presentation. Liked the inclusion of simplicity for new and often female shooters. Been teaching LE and new basic course for 30 years. I have gals come to class with guns bought by husbands or boyfriends, and almost always semi autos in heavy calibers. Most of these shooters are intimidated by them and can’t even work the slide. My standard recommendation, when asked, is a simple, compact, 38 spl in a double action revolver. If you can’t make the gun work on the range, you’re not going to do an immediate action in a stressful event. This is a nice revolver. Been researching a new carry gun and I think this is it. Thanks for the review. You validated a lot of my previous observations.
Avery under rated .22LR for conceal carry is the Barretta Model 21A, 7+1, tip up barrel to load, has safety and also has double strike capable in case a round gets light strike, many times just pull trigger again and it lights off...........small, light weight and ZERO recoil........
It IS NOT a target gun. The LCR is made for CLOSE RANGE POINT & SHOOT situations and in my opinion is currently the best gun on the market for that purpose. I carry the LCR +P but I'm in the market for one of these for cheap practice.
Great video. I had the Taurus 942 or and it was ridiculously top heavy. I'm really considering getting this Ruger LCR 22LR. What size sticky holster would that be?
It is interesting. I have many 1000's of 22LR rounds thru my 10/22 rifle and MkII target pistol, the cheapest bulk stuff I could find. Trying to remember how many malfunctions. I don't remember even 1 with the pistol, running flawlessly. Maybe a couple in the 10/22 after running it maybe a few thousand rounds without any cleaning, seeing the heavy buildup obstructing the loading ramp. And maybe ~1,000 rounds from a single six revolver, zero failures. I guess my experience unique or maybe the 10/22 and MkII solved 22LR in semis, don't know. But seeing the failures of compact semi pistols here on UA-cam, especially for my wife, the LCR looks right.
I have a few guns I carry for defense but unless I’m hunting there sub compacts a 9mm and a lcr are my go to 90% of the time I carry my 9mm but I sometimes carry my 22 lcr normally when going somewhere I really need to conceal is or it’s to hot out to wear enough clothing to conceal my 9mm when I’m hunting I use a big 45 long colt but I open cary when I’m hunting cause why wouldn’t you
My wife hates recoil, so I fixed her up with a 357 LCR and 38 wadcutters. I suppose it's just a bit more recoil than the 22 LCR. It’s 3 Oz heavier too, so that also mitigates some of the recoil. I carry 98 gr hardcast wadcutters, I chronographed at 940 fps, in my six round 327 LCR. That's a fairly mild recoiling round.
You should let her pick her own gun. Not that that's a bad choice you got her with, but all the women I know that have chosen their own weapon seem to enjoy shooting more.
Have a Charter Arms 22lr revolver and had the same problem. I'm getting a flex-hone to polish out the cylinders. I was hoping the LCR wouldn't have to same problem and ordered one. Now I'm nervous!
I've heard that the centerfire versions of the LCR have a fantastic trigger; however, I've also heard mixed reviews on the 22lr & 22wmr rimfire versions. It appears that some people get great rimfire triggers and others get horrifically stout triggers (that often cause them to sell the gun and get something else). I'd love a 22lr LCR, but I'd have to physically try it first (with snap caps, of course).
I have the 22lr and 327 Federal versions, and the trigger pull on the 22lr is noticeably heavier (as it needs to be), but I find it smooth and manageable. I will say, however, that if I take both to the range, I will start with the 22lr and not vice versa ;-).
I have 3 LCRs a 38, 22lr, and 22wmr and the 38 is WAY smoother and lighter than the rimfires. I'm dry firing 'em now as a matter of fact (snapcaps of course).
I'm older and I have chronic wrist problems. I tried the kel-tec p32 because I heard it had low recoil, but in my opinion it doesn't. The next step down I'm considering is an LCR 22 magnum. If that doesn't work, I'd go 22lr. Do you know if the magnum has much recoil (not for a fit person, but for someone with wrist pain)?
Ive shot both side by side on range and prefer the 43c. Both are solid reliable and worth owning. I PREFER s&w fit and finish. Slightly smaller, lighter, better trigger for me (stage able, almost capable of 3/4 pull and then last 1/4 is like single action) .. the lcr rattles a bit when shaken side to side, grips were too large for my need for 22lr. But thats swappable. Lcr is cheaper and easier to find. S&w is worth the extra $ imho, i got 2 of them! Fantastic revolvers!
Only 22 LR I own is the S&W M&P 22 LR but definitely would consider this LCR 22LR as a pocket gun! Also with 5-10k LR ammo this is a GoodChoice for my back right pocket!#RugerLCR22
I have bad rotator cuff problems with both shoulders. I have the LCRx .38+p. 3" barrel Very light at under a pound. Very easy to train on target with my bad shoulders. I'm sold on Ruger now and will get the LR or possibly the .22 mag. Good placement is key for self defense.
Is is normal for the LRC 22LR (no hammer spur) to have a large cylinder gap when firing ? I just purchased one and realized it later. When you pull the trigger it seems like the cylinder does not move forward to meet up with the barrel very much, even after pulling the trigger all the way through and holding it back so it doesn't reset there's alot of visibly light therefore space between the cylinder and barrel. I appreciate your time spent in responding, thanks
I have a question, mine the trigger so heavy and it has stack . Is that normal for brand new revolver because i haven't had a chance to shoot it. But i dry fire time to time. Thank you in advance
I don't have the ruger, but i have a charter arms pathfinder 22, 6 shot. right now i carry it as a backup to my taurus g2c 9mm, but once I get a few speed loaders I can see carrying it alone on some days
@@mrmann44 it unloads unspent rounds great but to be honest I havent gotten to shoot it yet, but after reading your comment I'll be sure to have a cleaning rod handy
What about the very long trigger reset on this LCR 22? In a high stress defense, that could be a problem that you wouldn't fully reset the trigger after each shot?
Two inch barrel and 22lr is the combo you picked ? That’s interesting, nothing against 22 rimfire I carry a MAA black widow that has a 2” barrel, fat grips and very usable sights (better than the Ruger) There’s 22 mag ammunition that will get over 900 fps out of a two inch barrel, imo that constitutes a legit snub nose. A 22lr with same two inch barrel will get you close enough velocity to get it done. The face is a good target as it’ll easily go through to membrane that got them in trouble to begin with Not what you want against an armed attacker someone with a hi capacity 9mm will have you wanting nothing but cover…being out gunned is a thing and you don’t want to be in that
@@TheConcealedCarryChannel I hear that. I was lucky: my local BX on base, which had few guns some months back, happened to have this one as one of the few. And I already had my dear departed Dad’s LCR in 38 Special and wanted to train with the 22LR version. But I’ve fallen in love with this 22LR version. It’s reliable, light and easy to shoot. And I’m more likely to pocket carry this one than the 38 Special. And as you said, being in California, I can still carry it, and the 8 round capacity is nice (as opposed to the 5 rounds on the 38 Special version). This will probably become my go-to EDC pocket carry, both as back-up and sometimes just as what I will likely stick in my pocket when I’m going out. No, it’s not as good as my two full size Glocks (22 and 31), but much easier to conceal and much more likely to be what I will have on me.
I don't think sights matter for self defense. If you have enough time to aim carefully, you are likely far enough away to not have to shoot. Only shoot someone if they are coming at you in a threatening way and in that case just point the gun and pull the trigger until it is empty.
@@cjsteele9594charter arms and rock island also have some inexpensive revolvers. Tend to be heavier, worse fit and finish etc and less holsters and grips etc available to make it work for each individual.
Can you put a price on your life? This is a reliable small light capable gun. With fed punch ammo you get 8 shots of 14-16 inch gel punches. Plenty to stop a variety of threats.
22 mag is too much powder for the short barrel. The extra unburt powder flys out the muzzle and you won't have any gains compared to just LR. But you will spend more money shooting it.
The trigger of the lcr is better . But the 43c don't "short stroke " the trigger. With the LCR you can have some issues with that. But both are great and reliable
I’ve had mine for a couple of months now. Absolutely love it, I’ve only put 100rounds in but havnt had any issues. Prefer s&w, transfer bar in LCR and cylinder skips are a no go for me. Everyone hates the 43c trigger but I’ve been shooting s&w da triggers for a while so I’ve had no issues
Why would you get a 600 dollar gun and put it into $3 holster? Get something good like a Vetter pocket locker. You already got the good thing so go out and get the good thing to put it in. I did
I have several different holsters for my LCRs and the Sticky (for me) is the most comfortable. Since comfort is a major consideration for carry, the Sticky ended up being the best solution. For really light and small firearms, and lean heavily towards Sticky for pocket carry. Thanks for watching!
NOTHING will dissuade an attacker but a 45, preferably drawn from a very large pocket. 2-3 shots of 22LR, attacker will laugh and you're dead, just go look at the voluminous "stats" showing this is the norm ;-)
I've taken more 500LB hogs on our deer lease with a .22LR Ruger Charger than all of the rest of the hunters out there. I'm not packing a .308! But we have eaten more hog meat in the seer camp than all else i have known. Yeah, i carry a 9mm 115GR pistol as backup. Mine is a little Taurus 9mm PARA pistol, 5 shot. If you know how to shoot and HUNT. Thank you!
I am 84. Have a S&W 357 Highway patrol 4 Inch Barrell. It weighs a ton and numbs my hand after several rounds. Loved it when I was young. I leave it home. Concealed carry is not an option. I carry the LCR 22 LR in my pocket and of all the people who say it is not a good caliber none have offered to let me shoot them with a 22LR round.
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Exactly. Thank you for this.
Are you still alive sir?
@@adam10532 Well and kicking. Turn 85 next month and looking forward to the 100 year mark. Go to the firing range twice a week and practice using both the 357 and the 22LR. Mostly with the 22LR. Helps my ammo cost.
@@stevefarris9433 Nice Steve. Another reason I like to shoot 22LR is my accuracy is so much better. Follow up shots hit the target. I have a Sig P365 semi auto pistol in 9mm & the follow up shots are not where I want them because of the recoil. I have 22LR semi auto pistols I shoot that I'm very accurate with so my thought is to get the 22LR LCR simply because they work. Already had one round that did not load correctly in my 22LR semi auto ( Ruger SR22 ) at the range & it took about 2 minutes to clear the chamber. One round out of the 400 I've fired thru it but it showed me a revolver in this case would be so much faster to get off the rounds if a bad round happened. It holds 13 rounds but all it would take is a bad round & its chamber is blocked.
The sole purpose of the civilian self defense gun is to cause a break in contact. To enable the defender to get away from a threatening violent situation. Will a reliable 22 meet that requirement? Probably so.
Totally agree! Well said!
If someone shot me with a 22 they would definitely get away from me plus I'd probably die 🙃
exactly....totally agree
I see people talk about carrying a primary concealed gun, a backup gun, speed loaders or extra magazines, a flashlight and sometimes even a fighting knife. When I read that I wonder what they actually think occurs in the majority of civilian concealed carry defensive shootings and what they actually think they'll do if involved in one? I would imagine it's a pretty unrealistic view or scenario in their mind.
Defend yourself and egress. Run away after stopping the threat. Four or five .22LR rounds to the chest and face of a criminal intent on doing harm will stop them.
No the purpose is to stop the threat, that may mean getting away but if that's not an option then that means stopping the physical capability of the attacker from continuing to attack. Are you willing to risk your life by assuming you'll ALWAYS be able to run away?
@@evocati6523 If necessary I will empty all eight .22lr rounds into the attacker. Then I can walk away. I don’t really want to leave him alive because he can recover and find out where my family lives. Why take the risk?
My wife doesn't like recoil so I bought one of these for her. She loves it and shoots it well. I finally shot it and liked it too. Recoil doesn't bother me but I liked the small size of the LCR and bought one for myself. Also got us both two speed loaders each. Best carry gun.......no, but 8 of the CCI Mini Mags will change a bad guys mind.
I don't think anyone likes recoil. I wish they could invent a .44 magnum with .22lr recoil.
Federal punch is your best option for ammo if you’re carrying it for self defense. 14-16” of penetration after passing through thick denim
@@rwdchannel2901 If someone does they will end up being very wealthy.
CCI Mini Mag is my round of choice. I've put a few hundred through a Ruger SR22 Semi-auto and I don't recall one malfunction, which is saying something for a semi .22.
Great review. I’m all about enough gun, but can’t argue a short burst of 22 on target (due to the low recoil) sounds like a solid plan to make someone stop doing a thing-and start doing a new thing...
Exactly. We all hope that won't be necessary, but I think any round is better than 0 rounds.
It's all about shot placement and with a .22 you're more likely to put your lead where you aim and that's what counts !
And three more chances at hitting where you want.
Yea, at the range I'm much better at hitting the target with follow up shots on the 22 LR rounds compared to 9 mm using comparable semi auto pistols for each. The 9 mm pistol has recoil that takes the barrel off target. My 22 LR pistols are both really accurate & I'm quicker to unload accurate rounds. Need to get the Ruger 22 LR LCR for concealed carry.
Good review. I appreciate the proper lighting and especially the light colored background that showcases the gun better. I'm always shocked at the number of gun channels that see nothing wrong with displaying a black gun on a black mat...
Im 74 and have been a ccw holder for 40 years .I have carried every kind of gun known to man and own many and they sit in the safe now because of bad hips and hands but my ccw now is a sw 43c or sw 351 pd in 22mag and 2 10 round speed strips of fed punch and i dont feel under gunned at all im only going to save my wife and myself let all the tactical ninjas out there save the world
351 22mag is great. And you can’t beat the federal punch 22 it is the best.
Like your conversational fireside chat type of presentation. Also liked comparison of similar sized guns next to the featured gun. I wish you would also put a larger and smaller gun next to it. You almost did when you brought the Glock44 into view. Putting another gun larger and smaller really puts it in full context for size. Enjoyed your review; as a result the LCR has moved to the top of my current wish list. By the way, also appreciate your take on holsters for it.
You hit it out of the park with yer video which is 100% common sense‼️
I got one of these for my wife. She can’t hit anything with a .38…. She’s all in the black with this .22.
A revolver solves the .22 cartridge reliability issue encountered with a semi auto, jams, FTF etc.
The LCR hold 8 cartridges….fill it with good CCI Mini Mags or the new Remington Punch and yer in business.
Ya can’t defend unless you HIT‼️….nuf said‼️
Exactly. I tell everyone that the best CC weapon is the one you can shoot well and have with you. Thanks for your feedback, and for watching!
Excellent review. Great job showing how smooth the trigger is, and the fact that this is an eight shot revolver. As you mentioned the weight is perfect for concealed carry. Also you indicated this is for the seven yard range - which is exactly what a snub nose revolver is designed for. Very well done review. You covered every key point.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
The 22 LCR is my mailbox gun. It's the gun I drop in my hip pocket when I'm stepping out of the house for 5 minutes or so. Handy and adequate.
Great point.
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Most people will never need a gun. Problem is we don't know for sure who they are.
Most people consider their home to be safe. We expect our home to be secure. But can you say with certainty who will be standing in your living room an hour from now? Unfortunately no we cannot.
@Pike Fish what about if you need a gun to walk down the street, to go shopping, to go to a sporting event, to go to work, etc. Should we just eliminate all those this things or change jobs, etc? The point is its better to be prepared than sorry. The criminal determines the time, place and manner - you just get to react.
It is what I carry every day. With 2 speed loaders. So 24 rounds. 16 Federal punch .22 and 8 CCI quiet 22. Nice to have outdoor vs indoor options ;)~
What’s the reason for your choice using the CCI quiet?
I've got two Ruger LCR revolvers, one is 22LR, the other in 22mag. ... Both are very reliable. I pocket carry these using a DeSantis Nemisis pocket holster. For the 22LR is carry with CCI Mini Mag hollow points, and for the 22mag I carry the Speer Gold Dot 40gr hollow points. I find both revolvers to be accurate out to about 20yds for me when shooting things like plastic bottles or tin cans, etc. ... I usually carry a small 9mm pistol, but when I just want to grab something quick to run to the corner deli, or when it's hot out, I can pocket carry these lightweights
Id carry FMJ with a 22, more penetration
This is the essence of concealed carry/self protection. That expensive .45 automatic is sitting in a safe. You are more likely to get in trouble going out to get some last minute milk etc. So a reliable revolver like this just might save your life.
I have the LCR 22lr and LCR 22mg.I just sold my LCR 9mm because a few times the bullet walked out enuff to lock up the cylinder.I don't recommend the 9mm but use your own discretion. I think the LCR is the perfect carry in pocket gun for myself. thanks for your video.
I currently have a 9mm pistol with a red dot sight. I've also had several .45acp 1911s and a gaggle of .38spl/.357mag revolvers. The two concerns I have with all of these guns is the noise factor and recoil control. Noise factor is a huge elephant in a house room firefight. Effective control of recoil for consistent accuracy is another matter. With semi-autos, FTF and FTE clearing issues can be added as well. None of those concerns are .22LR revolver issues. Eight rounds of effective premium .22LR in a snubby revolver makes more sense these dayze. Just ordered an LCR22. I shall see ....
THat's why I keep my ear protection on my nightstand.
Excellent video. I have two of the LCR22’s . One for the range and one if
I decide to carry it. Like you said if you get a bad round just pull the trigger again.
Thank you for posting.
Thanks for the great review. I have the LCR first in 38 Special (my Dad left it to me), and last year got this one at my local BX. I love it. Probably going to become my main pocket EDC.
Also have one of those Sticky holsters and I like using it as a pocket holster. Also have an Uncle Mike’s leather pocket holster for it.
They are great carry guns. I think a lot of people who don't give revolvers a look are missing out. Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed the review, great overview and info provided. The wife has had one of these for years and I have one as a kit gun. Have never been able to find aftermarket sights for the 22LR LCR, only 38/357 sights seemed to be available. However we recently stumbled onto aftermarket sights from XS Sights. They are called Ember Standard Dot sights available with a red dot or yellow dot. Tried them out this week and the LCR shot to POA with these sights. Pleased that there is finally an improved sight option vs the OEM ramp sight.
I recently put a Crimson Trace grip on my LCR .22. Works well and gives a little more grip for my pinky. I just like it. You can put rounds on target making it a viable defensive weapon.
Thanks for posting. I have two LCRs, one .22 and the other 9mm. The 22 has a significantly heavier trigger but I got used to it with regular dry-firing. It's a great little gun and perfect training companion for my 9mm (same holster, same grips & fiber optic sights, etc).
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I have one of these guns and really like it a lot. Very lightweight and extremely concealable.
I love this channel! Perfect presentation, great voice, excellent lighting, and crisp microphone!
Please show fragmented rounds fired from the LCR.
great presentation! Thanks.
I would Not Carry a 22LR as my EDC in a Snub Nose Revolver But I Do Carry a P17 22LR with that 16 round magazine in my front right pocket and it is lighter than a Snub Nose LCR, with almost three times the amount of fire power But that's Me! I did just Purchased the LCRx in 22 Magnum with the 3" Barrel and a Single/Double Action because I love Revolvers! I switched from being a Glock Guy all my Shooting Life and I even Carried a G19 as my Duty Weapon until my retirement! I am now 78 years old and I now carry and shoot the 22LR or 22 magnum Guns because I had to adjust to certain Physical Reasons that happen with old age But I still Shoot my Guns once every week at my LGR and I have more Fun with the 22 guns and at the same time, I am saving a bunch of money on ammo! Good Luck to All!
My mom's primary purses carry gun for 8 years now, definitely what this gun is best for.
It's just practical 👍
Delta ergo grip
Looks
Funny but love it on my 22mag 351c smith and Wesson. I’m also partial to laser grips.
States like Massachusetts, California, New York and Connecticut that have magazine capacity restrictions don't effect a guns overall capacity. They only effect the capacity of the magazine itself. That's why the law actually talks about " magazine " capacity and not " firearm " capacity. This is also why it's legal to carry 10+1 rds for semi autos. The extra round in the chamber doesn't make it illegal because the law is specifically about the magazine only. When it comes to revolvers the cylinder is not considered a magazine so if someone actually made an 11rd 22lr revolver it would not be considered illegal.
I like 22lr in a revolver for EDC. Several folks still think the bigger the caliber the better. Myself I don’t think a 700 Nitro Express is necessary. My thought in EDC is something that can get me out of trouble. I’m not wanting to get in a gunfight. I just want out of trouble. Cheers!
If manufacturers would build revolvers with short cylinders/frames that are designed for the .22lr they could be even more compact.
I have an LCR .22 and I also have a Ruger SR22. The SR22 is so friggin reliable that I would use it over the LCR for defensive purposes. I shoot it way better. I keep my LCR in car with a shot load up first in the cylinder and the rest of the chambers with MiniMags. It is my snake gun.
I’ll take that LCR off your hands should you not want it… I can’t seem to find one anywhere. 😋
My mother owned the SR22 before loaning it off to my sister. She always loved the gun. Took a minute for me to get used to the safety as it’s backwards from what I’m used to, but it always shot good. DA was heavy but SA was nice and smooth. Little picky on ammo, but when you loaded it with what she liked, she shot true!
I only shoot CCI mini mags for practice and CCI velocitor for carry. Never had a jamming problem.
Weight is a huge issue in concealed carry. The best conceled carry hand gun is the one your good at hitting your target with and one you can hide well. Heavy guns get left at home. That's why I prefer this LCR 22, 351PD, 351C, 43C. Light is right.
The question few seem to be asking is, what actually stops someone from continuing to do what they are doing?
If the blast, psychological knowledge they've been hit, or a direct hit to the CNS doesn't stop them, the most common impairment of mammals or people is blood vessel hemorrhaging due to tissue damage. Blood pressure will drop and the consciousness will fade. If you cannot reliably pop the CNS for lights-out, then the next best thing is functional organs and hemorrhaging. Can the .22 do it? Yes. Not as quickly or readily as an expanded .45 but it'll still do it, provided some tough tissue or bone didn't stop it. Poachers use it for deer, but that's usually CNS hits, and that's not anywhere the same example as a dangerous criminal attempting to cause you grave harm and you have little time to react.
I actually have a LCP Max 380 which when loaded 10+1 is 2oz lighter than the LCR 22. For my wife I bought her a LCR 22 because the S&W 43C wasn't available which is 5 ounces lighter. Weight matters and she will probably be windbreaker pocket carrying and it looks funny when you have a pocket drooping to your knee. I Also like the weight of a Kel Tec P32 and if I ever run across one in good shape at a decent price I will probably own it.
Please show how fragmented ammo works in this gun.
I will bring it with my on my next rang day and get you some targets to look at.
Great gun. I had one and had trouble expelling the empty casings out of the cylinder. Others I know had the same problem. But apparently this is the exception since not all who own this gun complain about this. I used CCI Standard velocity and Aguila Super Extra High velocity.
I too have had extraction issues, but only with Aguila Interceptors. Don't know whether this was just a bad lot of casings, or something inherent in the Interceptor line, being that it is a "hypervelocity" cartridge.
I had that same problem with the empty casings and the cylinder was hitting the frame when i would open it , sent it back to Ruger and they fixed it.
I had that issue with one particular ammo on my Taurus 942. Casing can very ever so slightly on particular brands I think. Plus the gun was new at the time. I got the spent rounds out quickly by putting the cylinder in the freezer of my fridge for 2-3 minutes:)
Just ordered one.
I love mine. How do you like yours?
Good presentation. Liked the inclusion of simplicity for new and often female shooters. Been teaching LE and new basic course for 30 years. I have gals come to class with guns bought by husbands or boyfriends, and almost always semi autos in heavy calibers. Most of these shooters are intimidated by them and can’t even work the slide. My standard recommendation, when asked, is a simple, compact, 38 spl in a double action revolver. If you can’t make the gun work on the range, you’re not going to do an immediate action in a stressful event. This is a nice revolver. Been researching a new carry gun and I think this is it. Thanks for the review. You validated a lot of my previous observations.
Avery under rated .22LR for conceal carry is the Barretta Model 21A, 7+1, tip up barrel to load, has safety and also has double strike capable in case a round gets light strike, many times just pull trigger again and it lights off...........small, light weight and ZERO recoil........
It IS NOT a target gun. The LCR is made for CLOSE RANGE POINT & SHOOT situations and in my opinion is currently the best gun on the market for that purpose. I carry the LCR +P but I'm in the market for one of these for cheap practice.
yes up close one hand 1-2 shots to save your life
great video and great points made throughout
Thanks for your positive feedback and for watching!
@@TheConcealedCarryChannel Thank you for making the video! Did you happen to measure the trigger pull on it?
Great video. I had the Taurus 942 or and it was ridiculously top heavy. I'm really considering getting this Ruger LCR 22LR. What size sticky holster would that be?
The holster shown is a MD-5. Sticky says you can use a MD-5 or MD-6. For me the MD-5 seems like a better fit. Thanks for watching!
@@TheConcealedCarryChannel Ok great. You're welcome and thank you for the advice!
I bought the Taurus 942 M for pocket carry, and found it much too heavy for that. 8 rounds if 22 mag us great idea, but not if it's too heavy.
Excellent review; thank you
I had a 22. Ruger 6 pistol and never had a dud shooting it, but plenty of jams with the use of a 22. Colt Huntsman semi auto pistol.
Hello to you,
Love this option, great clip very helpful to me and my needs.
Be well
Federal punch 22mag and 22lr is great quality.
It is interesting. I have many 1000's of 22LR rounds thru my 10/22 rifle and MkII target pistol, the cheapest bulk stuff I could find. Trying to remember how many malfunctions. I don't remember even 1 with the pistol, running flawlessly. Maybe a couple in the 10/22 after running it maybe a few thousand rounds without any cleaning, seeing the heavy buildup obstructing the loading ramp. And maybe ~1,000 rounds from a single six revolver, zero failures. I guess my experience unique or maybe the 10/22 and MkII solved 22LR in semis, don't know. But seeing the failures of compact semi pistols here on UA-cam, especially for my wife, the LCR looks right.
I have a few guns I carry for defense but unless I’m hunting there sub compacts a 9mm and a lcr are my go to 90% of the time I carry my 9mm but I sometimes carry my 22 lcr normally when going somewhere I really need to conceal is or it’s to hot out to wear enough clothing to conceal my 9mm when I’m hunting I use a big 45 long colt but I open cary when I’m hunting cause why wouldn’t you
¿Can You use .22 magnum with this pistol?
No!
My wife hates recoil, so I fixed her up with a 357 LCR and 38 wadcutters. I suppose it's just a bit more recoil than the 22 LCR. It’s 3 Oz heavier too, so that also mitigates some of the recoil. I carry 98 gr hardcast wadcutters, I chronographed at 940 fps, in my six round 327 LCR. That's a fairly mild recoiling round.
You should let her pick her own gun. Not that that's a bad choice you got her with, but all the women I know that have chosen their own weapon seem to enjoy shooting more.
Where do you get the 98gn hardcast wadcutters? Is that for the 327 brass?
What causes the lcr ruger 22lr bullet casings to keep getting jammed in the chamber after firing them? Brand new gun
That is a great question. And I’m glad I’m not the only one with that same problem and question.
@@RabbiSteve appears we won’t get our answer here
Have a Charter Arms 22lr revolver and had the same problem. I'm getting a flex-hone to polish out the cylinders. I was hoping the LCR wouldn't have to same problem and ordered one. Now I'm nervous!
Lubricate your cylinder, or use brass case ammo has worked for me. 👌🏻
Dirty ammo . maybe a really good cleaning and/ or a better cleaning solution maybe something like frog lube .I'm just throwing out guesses.but.
I've heard that the centerfire versions of the LCR have a fantastic trigger; however, I've also heard mixed reviews on the 22lr & 22wmr rimfire versions. It appears that some people get great rimfire triggers and others get horrifically stout triggers (that often cause them to sell the gun and get something else). I'd love a 22lr LCR, but I'd have to physically try it first (with snap caps, of course).
The trigger in my 22LR feels exactly the same a my other LCRs. (.38, 9mm, .357) So far no issues with any of them. Thanks for watching!
@@TheConcealedCarryChannel Awesome!
I have the 22lr and 327 Federal versions, and the trigger pull on the 22lr is noticeably heavier (as it needs to be), but I find it smooth and manageable. I will say, however, that if I take both to the range, I will start with the 22lr and not vice versa ;-).
@@marknomura7453 Thanks for your feedback, Mark! :)
I have 3 LCRs a 38, 22lr, and 22wmr and the 38 is WAY smoother and lighter than the rimfires. I'm dry firing 'em now as a matter of fact (snapcaps of course).
Great video. Great presentation. Guy sounds just like the guy from God Family Guns.
my first choice but impossible to find now ... settled on a walther p22 .. better that nothing..
Walther makes a quality line of guns so way better..
I'm older and I have chronic wrist problems. I tried the kel-tec p32 because I heard it had low recoil, but in my opinion it doesn't. The next step down I'm considering is an LCR 22 magnum. If that doesn't work, I'd go 22lr. Do you know if the magnum has much recoil (not for a fit person, but for someone with wrist pain)?
22 mag recoil is only very slightly more than 22LR. The noise of a 22 mag is 5 fold over 22LR. The mag will be more effective though
Ruger LCR in 327 loaded with 32 long WC recoil is about the same as 22 it’s center fire and trigger is easier to pull.
Nice revolver! I was told that dry firing a rim fire gun could ruin the stiker and or the side of the chamber.
Lcr is engineered to accept it without issues thanfully
Thank you!
I’m torn between an LCR and a S&W 43c. Thoughts? Any would be appreciated.
Ive shot both side by side on range and prefer the 43c. Both are solid reliable and worth owning. I PREFER s&w fit and finish. Slightly smaller, lighter, better trigger for me (stage able, almost capable of 3/4 pull and then last 1/4 is like single action) .. the lcr rattles a bit when shaken side to side, grips were too large for my need for 22lr. But thats swappable. Lcr is cheaper and easier to find. S&w is worth the extra $ imho, i got 2 of them! Fantastic revolvers!
Much better than a stick
I have never shot better quality .22LR ammo than CCI Stinger.
It's outstanding. I use it whenever I can.
Check out the ballistics test on Lucky Gunner. It's kind of overrated, I was bummed too. I carry Velocotors now.
Stinger is a nice round . perfect for a revolver.some semi auto don't cycle stinger well.
Only 22 LR I own is the S&W M&P 22 LR but definitely would consider this LCR 22LR as a pocket gun! Also with 5-10k LR ammo this is a GoodChoice for my back right pocket!#RugerLCR22
I have bad rotator cuff problems with both shoulders. I have the LCRx .38+p. 3" barrel
Very light at under a pound. Very easy to train on target with my bad shoulders. I'm sold on Ruger now and will get the LR or possibly the .22 mag.
Good placement is key for self defense.
Good video!
Is is normal for the LRC 22LR (no hammer spur) to have a large cylinder gap when firing ? I just purchased one and realized it later. When you pull the trigger it seems like the cylinder does not move forward to meet up with the barrel very much, even after pulling the trigger all the way through and holding it back so it doesn't reset there's alot of visibly light therefore space between the cylinder and barrel.
I appreciate your time spent in responding, thanks
I have a question, mine the trigger so heavy and it has stack . Is that normal for brand new revolver because i haven't had a chance to shoot it. But i dry fire time to time. Thank you in advance
All my LCRs have smooth, even non-stacking triggers. If yours is not like that, you might want to contact Ruger for direction.
@@TheConcealedCarryChannel thank you
Rim fire requires a heavy spring to work properly.
@@troxle1r thanks
I don't have the ruger, but i have a charter arms pathfinder 22, 6 shot. right now i carry it as a backup to my taurus g2c 9mm, but once I get a few speed loaders I can see carrying it alone on some days
How's extraction on that Charter Arms? Mine only extracts CCI Quiets cleanly, otherwise I have to pound out the casings with a cleaning rod.
@@mrmann44 it unloads unspent rounds great but to be honest I havent gotten to shoot it yet, but after reading your comment I'll be sure to have a cleaning rod handy
What about the very long trigger reset on this LCR 22? In a high stress defense, that could be a problem that you wouldn't fully reset the trigger after each shot?
Proper trigger training. Reset your finger after each shot and let the trigger fully reset. Short stroking the trigger is user error not the gun.
Great video. I just got this pistol. What model of Skicky holsters should I choose.
How do you like it so far?
Those r both the small revolvers on my list. Xcept i want the k6s-DC
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Funny how none of the people who say 22LR is not enough for self defense ever volunteered to be shot by one
everyone hates on a 22lr until one is pointed at you
Lyman makes a great Trigger Pull Gauge.........Um...You Know.....
Anyway to reconfigure the trigger pull to accomodate an arthritic trigger?
I have OA and had no issue wjth the trigger. Ymmv
Its ALL About Shot Placement...
Two inch barrel and 22lr is the combo you picked ? That’s interesting, nothing against 22 rimfire I carry a MAA black widow that has a 2” barrel, fat grips and very usable sights (better than the Ruger) There’s 22 mag ammunition that will get over 900 fps out of a two inch barrel, imo that constitutes a legit snub nose. A 22lr with same two inch barrel will get you close enough velocity to get it done. The face is a good target as it’ll easily go through to membrane that got them in trouble to begin with
Not what you want against an armed attacker someone with a hi capacity 9mm will have you wanting nothing but cover…being out gunned is a thing and you don’t want to be in that
I want one, just can’t find one
It's very difficult to find firearms right now. Some areas of the country are worse than others.
@@TheConcealedCarryChannel I hear that. I was lucky: my local BX on base, which had few guns some months back, happened to have this one as one of the few. And I already had my dear departed Dad’s LCR in 38 Special and wanted to train with the 22LR version.
But I’ve fallen in love with this 22LR version. It’s reliable, light and easy to shoot. And I’m more likely to pocket carry this one than the 38 Special. And as you said, being in California, I can still carry it, and the 8 round capacity is nice (as opposed to the 5 rounds on the 38 Special version).
This will probably become my go-to EDC pocket carry, both as back-up and sometimes just as what I will likely stick in my pocket when I’m going out. No, it’s not as good as my two full size Glocks (22 and 31), but much easier to conceal and much more likely to be what I will have on me.
Finally got one ,
@@gdhanley
I want one badly but can’t find one either. The one’s I can find are going for $600+ on GB. It’s full on crazy season at the moment.
I would prefer the 3 inch version , I had a 357 snub .
I am ashamed to say I haven't shot it yet. Maybe this Father's Day.
I want one but the cost is two hi
I don't think sights matter for self defense. If you have enough time to aim carefully, you are likely far enough away to not have to shoot. Only shoot someone if they are coming at you in a threatening way and in that case just point the gun and pull the trigger until it is empty.
I got a g44 what a turd big time in my safe never to use again
If I get one of these, I’m naming it Peggy Sue just like in the music video, Man Down, by #rihanna. 😉
How can they justify a 500+ price?
All revolvers are expensive, If you want cheap try Taurus.
@@cjsteele9594charter arms and rock island also have some inexpensive revolvers. Tend to be heavier, worse fit and finish etc and less holsters and grips etc available to make it work for each individual.
Can you put a price on your life? This is a reliable small light capable gun. With fed punch ammo you get 8 shots of 14-16 inch gel punches. Plenty to stop a variety of threats.
Americans : I might buy one.
Canadians : ...
What about the LCR22mag. Model 5414 ??
The mag version holds 6 rounds vs the 8 in the lr.
22 mag is too much powder for the short barrel. The extra unburt powder flys out the muzzle and you won't have any gains compared to just LR. But you will spend more money shooting it.
@@lampshadesoapmaker678 And damage your ears if u have to use it in an emergency.
Has anybody used the S&W 43c? It's lighter & a bit smaller & more expensive & it's a S&W, but some discussions claim reliability issues?
The trigger of the lcr is better . But the 43c don't "short stroke " the trigger. With the LCR you can have some issues with that. But
both are great and reliable
I’ve had mine for a couple of months now. Absolutely love it, I’ve only put 100rounds in but havnt had any issues. Prefer s&w, transfer bar in LCR and cylinder skips are a no go for me. Everyone hates the 43c trigger but I’ve been shooting s&w da triggers for a while so I’ve had no issues
Can I carry it in my prison purse?
JK..... very fun piece. 👍🏻
Why would you get a 600 dollar gun and put it into $3 holster? Get something good like a Vetter pocket locker. You already got the good thing so go out and get the good thing to put it in. I did
I have several different holsters for my LCRs and the Sticky (for me) is the most comfortable. Since comfort is a major consideration for carry, the Sticky ended up being the best solution. For really light and small firearms, and lean heavily towards Sticky for pocket carry. Thanks for watching!
Does it come with speedy loaders?
I wouldn't want to get shot with a 22. my wife carries a ruger 22 semi auto and she will blast the head and groin area's of the target lol
I keep this in the apartment. Because neighbors.
Damn is it ugly, but it works
NOTHING will dissuade an attacker but a 45, preferably drawn from a very large pocket. 2-3 shots of 22LR, attacker will laugh and you're dead, just go look at the voluminous "stats" showing this is the norm ;-)
Let me guess - fits in such a large pocket that you decide to leave it at home.
@@oldtwinsna8347 Guess I didn't get the punchline right - I was joking!
I've taken more 500LB hogs on our deer lease with a .22LR Ruger Charger than all of the rest of the hunters out there. I'm not packing a .308! But we have eaten more hog meat in the seer camp than all else i have known. Yeah, i carry a 9mm 115GR pistol as backup. Mine is a little Taurus 9mm PARA pistol, 5 shot. If you know how to shoot and HUNT. Thank you!