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Thanks big Guy! Any Man,Womqn or Child that doubts your word, is screwing up to start with! I mean , Really?? If the Plinkster can't do it..It CAN NOT be done ...if He does it, put it in ya pipe and smoke it,Cause it's a fact !
So he hit at 100-150 that's not saying jack! If I hit at 50 that would prove a great pistol. I just saw plinkster shoot thru the barrel of another gun! The kids good!
I’m glad I seen these comments because I’m wanting to buy the Ruger 22LR for primary carry. I have a Ruger LCR 9mm but it’s of course bigger and more difficult to carry on me. Ive watched several vids and they all say not good for self defense. But a bullet is a bullet and it would definitely slow someone down. I’m going to be shooting my attacker in 2 places…head & heart. What ammo would y’all recommend for self defense in the Ruger 22??
Not sure why so many on UA-cam discourage 22 as a ccw, a couple of 22,s in the face will drop anybody , plus can't find 380,s because everyone has gone nuts buying every thing up
Joeseph Dirt I have the same problem brother! My wife doesn’t even look in my gun safe anymore... she’s going to be very disappointed when I try to sneak another gun safe into the house lol
I have this gun and its definitely fun and I have it for self defense as well I love it. I love the safety features on it too. Your review is my favorite on this gun thank you!
Examining the rims of cases? 100yrd shots? Thorough review in general? Something TFBTV never bothered to do... They only like crapping on things that aren't Glock. Great review brother 👍 thnx!
The Glock 44 has its place for “training” to carry its center fire counterparts. BUT I do think Ruger did a great job with this one; I could do without the magazine safety though.
James B if they fit 15 rounds of 9 in a 19 I would really like to see a flush fit 20-25rd mag. The kel-tec managed 33 so I think we can expect more from Glock.
The Ruger LCP ll .22LR, loaded with Velocitor rounds, is my backup pistol. Carried in my ankle holster, it’s undetectable under the pant leg. I sometimes put it in a pocket holster and carry it behind my cell phone if / when I can’t carry my .357 or .38 for whatever reason. I truly love the LCP II .22 LR. Can’t beat the 10+1 capacity either, esp for the size.
We bought this little LCP II in 22LR this week for my wife's EDC. We took it out shooting yesterday. What a hoot!! I really like this pistol. We had a couple of malfunctions, but they were early in the shooting day. My wife is extremely unable to handle recoil so that is why we went with this little guy. Bought 2 extra mags at the same time. Loving this gun! Good video!
@@jh8338 I shot mine at the range after buying it with both awful bulk ammo, and high quality ammo. I got multiple failures to feed with the shitty ammo and in some cases I had to drop the mag to clear the round, which sucks. But when I switched to high quality ammo I had zero issues. I don't think it's necessarily a picky piece, but you're really testing your luck if you carry it without using high quality ammo that you've tested personally with your own LCP.
My little Ruger has never stove piped. Using inexpensive range ammo I have a dead fire now and then. But the weight and complete concealability of this gun makes it my edc.
I have the 380 and it is snappy! Some times I carry my PMR 30. That is the best trigger, critical defense ammo, 30rnds of flat shooting! Great video sir!
I’m really happy to see this gun in 22lr. What a cool suppressor host the little beretta 21a is. This ruger will have a threaded barrel before long. I love pocket pistols and hope we see more of them in 22lr as well as 25acp. Thanks for sharing.
This is awesome! I have owned the 380 for a couple years and use it for concealed. Will be getting this one as soon as my local gun shop can get me one.
22LR has always been the round I chose for plinking and just having fun. Given the low cost of ammo compared to the larger calibers, I can have fun without worrying about the cost. This gun looks like it would be a blast to play around with. Still, I'm going to wait to make sure any initial problems, if any, are ironed out.
I like this gun as a carry..no issues after 250 rounds of Federal Gold Medal HV Match 40 grain..used 100 rounds of CCI stingers initially, and had 2 bad primer strikes..magazine absolutely sucks to manually feed, also the fact that I had to buy 2 extra. I only care about accuracy under 25 yards, and this gun is super accurate, and will stop anyone in their tracks..I have to paint the front sight soon, as it is harder to latch on target at dusk..I highly recommend this gun to carry once you find out it’s ammo appetite, and like trigger speed and accuracy for targets under 25 yards..
I bought one of these and I really like it. It's also great for older women like my mother. She has a bigger revolver but she has arthritis in her hands and the weight and kick make her unable to use it. She likes the lcp II .22lr because it is really light and doesn't kick too hard. It is perfect for those people and would stop a rape or the like with one nicely placed shot. I also really like it although I plan to pick up something bigger soon. There is a purpose for all guns and just because it's not the right caliber or gun for you doesn't mean it's not perfect for someone else. Nice video and interesting comments that made me think a little bit. Thanks everyone.
CCI or somebody, needs to start making a hot .22LR loading, designed to be ultra reliable, even if more expensive, and market it specifically towards self defense.
@@deasttn no. 22wmr is 22 magnum(22 winchester magnum rimfire). Different round all together.. But cci stingers and velocitors are EXACTLY what the op is trying to describe. More reliable, hotter round that is worth the extra dollar or 2.
Danny Scobee Since seeing things I’ve been looking around and reading opinions and reviews. Seems it gets the “what’s the point?” vibe from many. I think a quality pocket pistol in 22lr from Ruger is a perfect gun to have around. Never meant to be the man stopper, more of a trainer/fun gun in my opinion. Cheap to shoot which means I’ll shoot it more. 🤘🏼
Don’t just buy one, shoot it first if possible. I got an LC9 and it’s one of the worst guns I have ever owned. The trigger is so bad it hurts to shoot and even cut my finger. Not to mention it broke after less than 100 rounds and had to be sent back to Ruger for repair. I know it’s not the same, but just thought I would share.
He's like, use this as a backup pistol... just wanna say that when it comes to carry guns, lighter is better and this thing is a featherweight, and 10 rounds.. yes please. gimme that. and for the naysayers, tell me one person you know that will stand in front of someone shooting .22lr.
What is the purpose of this pistol? Years ago there were many many small pocket size and easily concealable .22 LR semi-auto pistols and revolvers. For some strange reason many were discontinued or took about a 12 year hiatus on production. That couldn't have been more dumb by the manufactures. These .22s were/are very very popular and often sell 10:1 to their other pistols. Nearly everyone should have at least one and needs one. They are cheap to shoot and are fun. You won't find a better tackle box gun for boat and fishing than a small .22 LR semi-auto or revolver. They work great as guns for doing lawn and garden work and farming for the same reason. It's hard to beat one for taking out the trash and quick runs to town or to the gas station. They work great for pest control and fill that role very well. How many times have you been working out on your property and saw a groundhog, skunk, possum, chipmunk, gopher, rat, raccoon etc...etc... that needed shot and you left your overpowered .45 ACP in the house? I know a farmer close to me that goes out to his chicken coop to feed his chickens and gather eggs with a S&W 317 in his pocket. He's shot countless raccoons trying to sneak into his chicken coop and kill his chickens. Everybody should own a "smallish" .22 LR of some type. While the larger target pistols work great for competition and target shooting they are too large to tote around on a regular basis.
I think this is a great time for .22Lr shooters, so many fun guns coming out in 22LR finally, glock 44, this LCP 2, Taurus, these kel Tec’s. I honestly can’t wait to see what comes this year
As usual, another enjoyable and informative video on an interesting little gun. And, there are now upgrades like a Wingman +4 magazine extension. Even more fun!
Bought one a couple months ago. Have run 500 rounds through it. Shoots very well with Norma Match or TAC. Can consistently hit a 4" steel target at 15 yards. Pretty easy for my 6" revolver, so I was very pleased that it was possible with this one too. Lots of fun to shoot, accurate too.
I'm getting this pistol... Ruger knocked it out of the park. Love it. I'm a new licensee (like many people in this country), new registrations are off the chart. So if you've been an owner for a long time, please be patient with us new owners. My family has never owned, but obviously things have changed. If you have a chance to show, talk or shoot with new owners, please do so. I'm learning... all the time...but I know many others that need to practice and learn.
Sweet little piece. I have had a number of .22 pistols. The Ruger single 6 in stainless and blue. Two 10/22 Sporters and few cheaper semi-auto pistols from no-name brands when I was first started out some 50 years ago. Of course, I have owned a Glock model 19 in 9mm, a S&W model 39-2 9mm and one of my very favorites was a S&W Model 41 short barrel, which I used for plinking and some none too serious target shooting. Not once did I have a misfire with the model 41. I ran all sorts of ammo through it, too. CCI high-velocity rounds, sure, but non-jacketed Remington and Federal rounds were not uncommon. A great gun that ! have regretted selling for about 25 years.
Dadgummet Plink!!! Pickin up my Mark IV Lite on Thursday and now I gotta order one of these. You make me spend as much money as my wife!!! Appreciate the great video!!!
I buffed my barrel out and its been perfect ever since. It took longer to get my drill out and put the buffer on it. 30 seconds start and stopping buffing. Done!
@@jonboy9734 Good point. I stubbed my big toe getting into bed last night and it hurt! Took a few seconds to regain my composure... Lol But, I'll take that over a shot to the foot any day of the week! Ps. Whether 22lr, 380 acp, 9mm 40 cal etc. No wants extra holes in them. (Even in their big toe)
Just picked one of these up on Saturday. Price was $290. Cleaned it and put about 350 rounds through it the next day. It doesn’t like various Winchester rounds but not a single failure with cc’ing mini mags. Also the accuracy is far better than the 380. One inch bullseye at 50ft offhand consistently.
It's about time. I'm interested to see what the other companies response to this is. I wish khar would come out with a compact 22. There trigger would be nice on a ccw 22. Might be some engineering obstacles though.
I don't want to be shot with anything, no matter the caliber. Hell, some air guns are scary. That being said, it doesn't make it optimal for self defense, not only is it less reliable (rim fire) it's a mouse gun. Greg Elifritz has an amazing collection of data of real world shootings, and 22,25 and 32 all fail at stopping the bad guy at almost double the rate as 380acp or larger.
@@sammaggard the reason she has the 22 just because after 35 years of working with her hands and a factory we haven't found a larger caliber that she can easily rack the slide on. The 22 is something she could do that with and also handle very well. Otherwise yes, I agree, the larger the caliber the fewer the options the bad guy has.
Ever seen the mother and daughter against the thief in their liquor store? Those were 357 and that wasn't enough. Let her try the Taurus Spectrum 380, it's so soft and it has second strike capabilities.
I bought one a couple of years ago and installed an Armalaser. My old eyes don't work so well anymore. I've put hundreds of minimags through it and I don't recall ever having a malfunction. Very fun to shoot.
Been carrying the lcp 380 for years and I just saw these on grabagun for 309.00 I must have one. My daughter’s are just learning to shoot with my ruger mk IV and you can barely keep it from jamming. ( not the guns fault, I had a hell of a time getting it back together and I thing I bent something) Plus it’s a bull barrel so it’s heavy for a 7 and 10 year old. This will be perfect. Thank you for the review.
I have been waiting for a polymer frame small 22 long rifle. I will find one and I will buy one. It would be great for my wife and I wouldn't mind having one for myself either for deep conceal. My go-to gun is my Beretta PX4 Storm but I really like this little fella that you're shooting. Great job on the review!
Love your videos! Your knowledge and your smiling while explaining make a great combo! Going to get one of these soon! Stay safe and keep them videos coming!
I think Ruger has made a fun trainer with this one. The lite weight gives the 22 LR a felt recoil, the small sights teach point shooting, and as you noted there is trigger time. If you have a 22 Bullet Catcher you can harvest all the 22 lead for casting & reloading other Calibers. The 36 grain 22 adds up when you put hundreds down range. Figure about a pound of lead every time you shoot (200) x 36 grain bullets [200 x 36 = 7200 grains ~ about a pound].
This would be great for a kid that is properly supervised. After shooting the first few as a single shot I would have confidence my 7year old grandson do fine. Thanks and good video 👍
This will be a winner! Size is perfect for a .22 L.R. you can carry around and almost never know it's there. Ruger builds very reliable pistols. Not thrilled about the magazine disconnect.......
Agreed, When around house, such do yard work or dump trash, people are lazy to carry a glock anyway, this little mouse pocket pistol is perfect size and weight carry around home without notice anything.
I don't know if it could put a bigger smile on my face than the Ruger SR22 does. I love that little .22 LR pistol. The only ammo is won't cycle is CCI Quiet - surprise!
I herd tell if you start putting holes in people they tend to leave you alone so this is perfect self defense weapon for deep concealment and or for summer time...
I have a LCP not an LCP2 and not in 22lr just a regular LCP in .380 .I never thought I’d like a gun so small since I’m a big handed man I like my full sized Glock 22 but I live in Phoenix Arizona so I spend most of the year in basketball shorts and athletic shorts ,I carried my LCP everyday for 1 year straight even in the winter because of how much I fell in love with it ,the gun weighs even in .380 just as much as my wallet or my iPhone and is just as big as my iPhone X and with the advancements in both .380 and 9mm in the last few years I found it a great carry gun. There was a firework stand owner just 10 miles from me here in Arizona last 4th of July he was getting ready to close up shop and a guy with a gun ran up on him demanding his money the firework stand owner had his .380 LCP in his pocket he took it out shot the guy in the face 1 time and killed him , the bad guys girlfriend was his get a way driver she must have saw her man get shot in the face because she got out of her car and ran away on foot screaming lol. I’ve only been robbed once and it was while I was walking into a bathroom in Las Vegas a guy pulled a knife on me and told me give him what I had in my pocket this was years before I was legally able to carry so I didn’t have a gun on me but if I would have had my LCP he allowed me to go in my pocket I’m not saying it’s always a good idea to fight back I’m just saying bad guys expect guns to come from holsters not the pocket.
Mid West. Yeah ,I’m sorry I just didn’t want to respond if you weren’t asking me. I carried my LCP in the Ruger brand pocket holster that it came with I really liked it you can order them for like $10 if you don’t have one, I also have a Ruger EC9S that I carry in my pocket during the winter I’ve been using the Sticky brand holster and so far I like it a lot too.
You heard tell correctly. 10 shots dead on at any distance they'll leave you alone. If anybody argues that then ask if you can practice on them. Tell them to attack you at say 30 feet and you shoot em 10 times see if they'll keep attacking you. I think that at 2 or 3 shots they'll leave you alone.
I just got mine today and took it out to the range. It ran fine with CCI Blazer 38 grain round nose, CCI Stinger 32 grain hollow point, and Federal 40 grain round nose. But with Winchester Super X 40 grain PowerPoint and Armscor 36 grain high velocity hollow point, I was getting primer strikes and no fire. Also had a few jams with them. The Armscor is one dirty ammo too. Every shot there was a cloud of smoke. I tried them both in my Walther P22 as well and still got primer strikes with no fire a few times. I haven’t tried the CCI Mini Mag 36 grain hollow point yet but I’m hearing that it’s a great round for this pistol too.
Erin Simmons for some reason manufacturers have had trouble getting semiautomatics using 22mag. I love 22 mag though. It retains many of the features of 22lr while expanding its versatility
Damnit!!! I just bought an SR22 like 6 months ago for my CCH. My only complaint is the big sites. Looks like I'm saving up for a new pistol... lol Glad to hear the LCP is basically just as reliable as the SR22
I know people don't recommend 22lr for carry,.....but I carry 22lr. It's the only rounds I shoot these days. I may get one of these to switch out with a Browning 1191-22 which is quite a bit larger than I like for a carry gun. Thanks for posting this.
I know that I'm a year late but you never mentioned this model is named the "lite rack" and that it comes with a mag loader. This is made for the geriatric and arthritic hands. It definitely fills a niche.
With .22 rounds failing to ignite being a pretty common issue, you'd think someone would have made a gun with multiple strike firing pins. If it fails to fire you can rotate the round and hit the rim in a different area and they usually go off. So why not a gun that hits the back of the round at the same time with 3 strikes in different areas?
the problem is that rimfire cartridges are already hard to set off and need a slightly harder hit, therefore you need a stronger trigger which makes a heavier trigger pull, to pull something off with multiple hits that are hard enough you'd have a trigger that's so heavy to pull it's nearly unusable
YESSSS ON THE THREADED BARREL!!!!!!!!!! Only way I'd buy one. Love my sr22 suppressed also the sr22 if it don't go off just pull again and it does 9 out of 10.... Great vid
Well covered points. I owned the LCPII in 380 when they first came out. Whether it was me, the dozen different ammos I tried or the pistol itself, I just could not get it reliable enough to carry. I would have a failure to feed/eject about once every two mags. Too high a rate. So I sold it for the LCR in 38 Special. 100% reliability with that, only one less round. This would be great for people with physical disabilities or like my mother who’s got terrible arthritis and weak hands.
I’ve carried this as a primary many times holding velocitors going into places where I had maybe clothes that didn’t hide my 9mm holster well enough for me. The Velocitors make a pretty good punch for that little gun, more so then Mini mags or any standard velocity ammo.
i can vouch for lcp2 lr accuracy,i was shooting 6-8" groups at 45yds.great for me.also have the original lcp 380 and i really like it but im not as accurate with it.the lcp2 22lr round count and the ability for really good bullet placement is key for me.i had purchased some aguila 40 gr hv 1280fps and wanted to see how it ran,knock on wood not 1gun or bullet malfunction,super happy
7:56 To me, the biggest miss for this gun is that darn mag disconnect. This gun is perfect for carry (if one likes to use 22 for self defense), but no defense guns should have mag disconnect, IMHO. So I would research to remove that "safety" feature the first thing. But regardless, I want one :)
To prove the accuracy of this pistol, I put a short video on my Instagram page here - instagram.com/p/B6ybykMpaDD/?igshid=y5231wcpc1be
@Michael Jordan you're right, it's 150
Thanks big Guy! Any Man,Womqn or Child that doubts your word, is screwing up to start with! I mean , Really??
If the Plinkster can't do it..It CAN NOT be done ...if He does it, put it in ya pipe and smoke it,Cause it's a fact !
For pocketable self defence for dummies would you rather this or a ultra compact revolver by S&W . Maintenance , reliability , issues etch
So he hit at 100-150 that's not saying jack! If I hit at 50 that would prove a great pistol. I just saw plinkster shoot thru the barrel of another gun! The kids good!
jho10
If it's good enough for a 'backup carry', then it's good enough for a primary carry.
Agreed 👍... I'd carry it with some 40gr. any day..... I'm pretty sure Ruger made this for carry.
@@teotwawki00 its in the name LCP, light carry pistol
I carry this in my pocket with some federal punch in the clip. This lil mf will hurt you.
I’m glad I seen these comments because I’m wanting to buy the Ruger 22LR for primary carry. I have a Ruger LCR 9mm but it’s of course bigger and more difficult to carry on me. Ive watched several vids and they all say not good for self defense. But a bullet is a bullet and it would definitely slow someone down. I’m going to be shooting my attacker in 2 places…head & heart. What ammo would y’all recommend for self defense in the Ruger 22??
@@Dance-in-the-rain365 Winchester silver tip is my go to. Otherwise cci mini mag 40g round nose
Not sure why so many on UA-cam discourage 22 as a ccw, a couple of 22,s in the face will drop anybody , plus can't find 380,s because everyone has gone nuts buying every thing up
Probably the main reason I've heard people say they won't use .22 for ccw is that they don't trust rimfire cartridges.
Agreed. A couple 22’s in the face will stop anybody, especially high velocity rounds. A great all around carrying pistol for sure
Cause everyone knows 22lr is problematic.
Agree 100% the Mark1 can drive nails
@@theeasternfront6436Question do you own a Ruger 22, the Ruger Mark1 rat tail barrel is a nail driver made in 57
I've had several customers who like this gun for ccw protection...its just cool.
I want one really bad. I feel like I want one of everything though..
Joeseph Dirt I have the same problem brother! My wife doesn’t even look in my gun safe anymore... she’s going to be very disappointed when I try to sneak another gun safe into the house lol
@@gary30427 gotta buy them all while we can
Joseph Dirt word brother. How many firearms do we want? At least one of each. 😎
who doesn't ??
Joeseph Dirt I’m gonna get one so are you 👍
I have this gun and its definitely fun and I have it for self defense as well I love it. I love the safety features on it too. Your review is my favorite on this gun thank you!
Nice input. Thx for a women's POV!!
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Nothing sexier than a well armed woman.
Examining the rims of cases? 100yrd shots? Thorough review in general? Something TFBTV never bothered to do... They only like crapping on things that aren't Glock. Great review brother 👍 thnx!
You had me at “it holds 10 rounds”. Screw a Glock 44, if I’m only getting 10 rounds it should be this size.
This just made the glock 44 look like a paper weight
The Glock 44 has its place for “training” to carry its center fire counterparts. BUT I do think Ruger did a great job with this one; I could do without the magazine safety though.
Someone will make a higher capacity magazine.
Night Fury I agree, and the thumb safety in my personal opinion.
James B if they fit 15 rounds of 9 in a 19 I would really like to see a flush fit 20-25rd mag. The kel-tec managed 33 so I think we can expect more from Glock.
Thanks. Saw the TFB review. What a tool. Small, light, compact and 10 rounds. Ordered one. 10 rounds of high velocity at 10 yards. Enough said.
The Ruger LCP ll .22LR, loaded with Velocitor rounds, is my backup pistol. Carried in my ankle holster, it’s undetectable under the pant leg. I sometimes put it in a pocket holster and carry it behind my cell phone if / when I can’t carry my .357 or .38 for whatever reason. I truly love the LCP II .22 LR. Can’t beat the 10+1 capacity either, esp for the size.
PRO TIP: pocket holster and carry it behind my cell phone! (Expert advise, your LCP .22LR now prints like a cell phone)
Back up ?
What ankle holster you recommend
This is a great little pocket pistol, half the size of my S&W M&P Compact .22 and still carries 10+1 rounds. Awesome video.
We bought this little LCP II in 22LR this week for my wife's EDC. We took it out shooting yesterday. What a hoot!! I really like this pistol. We had a couple of malfunctions, but they were early in the shooting day. My wife is extremely unable to handle recoil so that is why we went with this little guy. Bought 2 extra mags at the same time. Loving this gun!
Good video!
How well does it work when you try to manually extract a round from the chamber with a full mag in the gun?
@@jh8338 why would you be doing that?
@@jh8338 I shot mine at the range after buying it with both awful bulk ammo, and high quality ammo. I got multiple failures to feed with the shitty ammo and in some cases I had to drop the mag to clear the round, which sucks. But when I switched to high quality ammo I had zero issues. I don't think it's necessarily a picky piece, but you're really testing your luck if you carry it without using high quality ammo that you've tested personally with your own LCP.
My little Ruger has never stove piped. Using inexpensive range ammo I have a dead fire now and then. But the weight and complete concealability of this gun makes it my edc.
@@icarusairways6139 my wife still carries the 22 lite rack in her purse daily. Loves it.
Just unboxed mine ..and the loader assist is def helpful! ..couldn’t figure out how to use it for a sec..but it’s def a great gun range trainer
Your videos are priceless. This was one of the most informative and thorough I've found in this pistol. Thank you. 🙏
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Have you ever reviewed a CZ 75 Kadet?
The CZ rimfire can is the lightest at 2.2 ounces
Your enthusiasm for this litle pistol has convinced me to buy one. Thanks!
Did it work i have seen mixed reviews
@@missouripatriot6926 It was ammo sensitive in the beginning, but after about 300 rounds it feeds and fires anything.
We need a "PRO" model with a threaded barrel, no safety and night sights
Hey Ruger!!! Pay attention because this comment is spot on 👍
greasyfingers
And no magazine disconnect.
@@scotteger6271 It's called the Ruger 45/22...
Ruger already makes that gun- model 3604
@@wethepeople8542 Yes
I have the 380 and it is snappy! Some times I carry my PMR 30. That is the best trigger, critical defense ammo, 30rnds of flat shooting! Great video sir!
I have one, love it, shoots everytime i pull the trigger, would recommend it highly.
I’m really happy to see this gun in 22lr. What a cool suppressor host the little beretta 21a is. This ruger will have a threaded barrel before long. I love pocket pistols and hope we see more of them in 22lr as well as 25acp. Thanks for sharing.
Just got mine for Christmas and love it
This is awesome! I have owned the 380 for a couple years and use it for concealed. Will be getting this one as soon as my local gun shop can get me one.
22LR has always been the round I chose for plinking and just having fun. Given the low cost of ammo compared to the larger calibers, I can have fun without worrying about the cost. This gun looks like it would be a blast to play around with. Still, I'm going to wait to make sure any initial problems, if any, are ironed out.
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I like this gun as a carry..no issues after 250 rounds of Federal Gold Medal HV Match 40 grain..used 100 rounds of CCI stingers initially, and had 2 bad primer strikes..magazine absolutely sucks to manually feed, also the fact that I had to buy 2 extra. I only care about accuracy under 25 yards, and this gun is super accurate, and will stop anyone in their tracks..I have to paint the front sight soon, as it is harder to latch on target at dusk..I highly recommend this gun to carry once you find out it’s ammo appetite, and like trigger speed and accuracy for targets under 25 yards..
OMG I’m getting this after work! Perfect kids training fun!
I bought one of these and I really like it. It's also great for older women like my mother. She has a bigger revolver but she has arthritis in her hands and the weight and kick make her unable to use it. She likes the lcp II .22lr because it is really light and doesn't kick too hard. It is perfect for those people and would stop a rape or the like with one nicely placed shot. I also really like it although I plan to pick up something bigger soon. There is a purpose for all guns and just because it's not the right caliber or gun for you doesn't mean it's not perfect for someone else. Nice video and interesting comments that made me think a little bit. Thanks everyone.
Well look at you being the first to get hold of one Lol what a neat idea on Rugers part
CCI or somebody, needs to start making a hot .22LR loading, designed to be ultra reliable, even if more expensive, and market it specifically towards self defense.
That's already a thing. .22 WMR.
Hmmm Stingers? Velocitors?
@@kmoecub will that round work in this pistol?
@@deasttn no. 22wmr is 22 magnum(22 winchester magnum rimfire). Different round all together..
But cci stingers and velocitors are EXACTLY what the op is trying to describe. More reliable, hotter round that is worth the extra dollar or 2.
Rimfire cannot be as reliable, it's the design.
You are a disrupter ! I already have the SR22 and now you wet my appetite for this little brother to my LCP!
I can see how much fun you’re having with it.... I just bought one I’m surprised how accurate it is, great video
I had no idea this was even a thing! I will own one, without question.
Got released by ruger today
I agree. Will be my next pistol
Danny Scobee Since seeing things I’ve been looking around and reading opinions and reviews. Seems it gets the “what’s the point?” vibe from many. I think a quality pocket pistol in 22lr from Ruger is a perfect gun to have around. Never meant to be the man stopper, more of a trainer/fun gun in my opinion. Cheap to shoot which means I’ll shoot it more. 🤘🏼
For any that matter. The point would be “ I like it”!!! As with most of my hand guns from Ruger... I like them a lot. I have 5, but none in 22.
Don’t just buy one, shoot it first if possible. I got an LC9 and it’s one of the worst guns I have ever owned. The trigger is so bad it hurts to shoot and even cut my finger. Not to mention it broke after less than 100 rounds and had to be sent back to Ruger for repair. I know it’s not the same, but just thought I would share.
He's like, use this as a backup pistol... just wanna say that when it comes to carry guns, lighter is better and this thing is a featherweight, and 10 rounds.. yes please. gimme that. and for the naysayers, tell me one person you know that will stand in front of someone shooting .22lr.
What is the purpose of this pistol? Years ago there were many many small pocket size and easily concealable .22 LR semi-auto pistols and revolvers. For some strange reason many were discontinued or took about a 12 year hiatus on production. That couldn't have been more dumb by the manufactures. These .22s were/are very very popular and often sell 10:1 to their other pistols. Nearly everyone should have at least one and needs one. They are cheap to shoot and are fun. You won't find a better tackle box gun for boat and fishing than a small .22 LR semi-auto or revolver. They work great as guns for doing lawn and garden work and farming for the same reason. It's hard to beat one for taking out the trash and quick runs to town or to the gas station. They work great for pest control and fill that role very well. How many times have you been working out on your property and saw a groundhog, skunk, possum, chipmunk, gopher, rat, raccoon etc...etc... that needed shot and you left your overpowered .45 ACP in the house? I know a farmer close to me that goes out to his chicken coop to feed his chickens and gather eggs with a S&W 317 in his pocket. He's shot countless raccoons trying to sneak into his chicken coop and kill his chickens. Everybody should own a "smallish" .22 LR of some type. While the larger target pistols work great for competition and target shooting they are too large to tote around on a regular basis.
I think this is a great time for .22Lr shooters, so many fun guns coming out in 22LR finally, glock 44, this LCP 2, Taurus, these kel Tec’s. I honestly can’t wait to see what comes this year
As usual, another enjoyable and informative video on an interesting little gun. And, there are now upgrades like a Wingman +4 magazine extension. Even more fun!
Told me everything I needed to know . Thanks .
Bought one a couple months ago. Have run 500 rounds through it. Shoots very well with Norma Match or TAC. Can consistently hit a 4" steel target at 15 yards. Pretty easy for my 6" revolver, so I was very pleased that it was possible with this one too. Lots of fun to shoot, accurate too.
I'm getting this pistol... Ruger knocked it out of the park. Love it. I'm a new licensee (like many people in this country), new registrations are off the chart. So if you've been an owner for a long time, please be patient with us new owners. My family has never owned, but obviously things have changed. If you have a chance to show, talk or shoot with new owners, please do so. I'm learning... all the time...but I know many others that need to practice and learn.
To the above-mentioned new gun owners: please vote accordingly re: the Second Amendment.
Sweet little piece. I have had a number of .22 pistols. The Ruger single 6 in stainless and blue. Two 10/22 Sporters and few cheaper semi-auto pistols from no-name brands when I was first started out some 50 years ago. Of course, I have owned a Glock model 19 in 9mm, a S&W model 39-2 9mm and one of my very favorites was a S&W Model 41 short barrel, which I used for plinking and some none too serious target shooting. Not once did I have a misfire with the model 41. I ran all sorts of ammo through it, too. CCI high-velocity rounds, sure, but non-jacketed Remington and Federal rounds were not uncommon. A great gun that ! have regretted selling for about 25 years.
About friggin time! I predicted the need for this years ago. Gonna be huge!
Great review! Going to have to keep my eye out for one at the local shop.
Just order one, save your eyesight for your targets.
Dadgummet Plink!!! Pickin up my Mark IV Lite on Thursday and now I gotta order one of these. You make me spend as much money as my wife!!! Appreciate the great video!!!
I buffed my barrel out and its been perfect ever since. It took longer to get my drill out and put the buffer on it. 30 seconds start and stopping buffing. Done!
I don't have any problem carrying a .22 for primary! Long as she is Accurate ! 💯❤️🇺🇸 !
Shot placement is key to any self-defense scenario.
And with good shot placement a 22lr will get the job done.
nwchamp321 i mean, you can shoot someone in the big toe. It’ll have them thinking twice probably as much as getting hit in the chest lol.
@@jonboy9734
Good point. I stubbed my big toe getting into bed last night and it hurt! Took a few seconds to regain my composure... Lol
But, I'll take that over a shot to the foot any day of the week!
Ps. Whether 22lr, 380 acp, 9mm 40 cal etc. No wants extra holes in them.
(Even in their big toe)
nwchamp321 I completely agree with your above statement though. Shot placement . That was my lame attempt with being funny.
@@jonboy9734
Not lame at all. (smile)
Your point was well made.
It would be really cool in .22 mag, it will have to do for now. Thanks for the video my friend.
YES!
Just picked one of these up on Saturday. Price was $290. Cleaned it and put about 350 rounds through it the next day. It doesn’t like various Winchester rounds but not a single failure with cc’ing mini mags. Also the accuracy is far better than the 380. One inch bullseye at 50ft offhand consistently.
Whatttt! 22LR nice. Brought my first Ruger LCP back in 2010
My EDC is a Walther P22. So, I'm sold on this one.
It’s like Ruger read my mind. I can’t wait
You are wearing a t-shirt... I was shivering in my Adidas while filming my video.... I am jelly! Great to see a video from you for this gun.
I like look for those old Saturday night special's in .22 in pawn shops.
Jamming Jennings and the like.
It's magic when they work!
It's about time. I'm interested to see what the other companies response to this is.
I wish khar would come out with a compact 22. There trigger would be nice on a ccw 22. Might be some engineering obstacles though.
My wife carries a 22. I doubt anyone will volunteer to stand in front of one.
I don't want to be shot with anything, no matter the caliber. Hell, some air guns are scary. That being said, it doesn't make it optimal for self defense, not only is it less reliable (rim fire) it's a mouse gun. Greg Elifritz has an amazing collection of data of real world shootings, and 22,25 and 32 all fail at stopping the bad guy at almost double the rate as 380acp or larger.
@@sammaggard the reason she has the 22 just because after 35 years of working with her hands and a factory we haven't found a larger caliber that she can easily rack the slide on. The 22 is something she could do that with and also handle very well. Otherwise yes, I agree, the larger the caliber the fewer the options the bad guy has.
@James Wadsworth that is not a bad idea truthfully.
Ever seen the mother and daughter against the thief in their liquor store? Those were 357 and that wasn't enough. Let her try the Taurus Spectrum 380, it's so soft and it has second strike capabilities.
Heard that
I’ve been looking at these and your video confirmed me owning one, thanks! Btw love your range!
I have the LCP 2 380 in my pocket right now. I love it.
I just bought this gun today! It’s my first gun! I’m excited!
Did it work right no 30 fails to fire no only working with cheap rem and choking on cci
I love my Ruger SR22 and will absolutely buy another Ruger for my next pistol.
I bought one a couple of years ago and installed an Armalaser. My old eyes don't work so well anymore. I've put hundreds of minimags through it and I don't recall ever having a malfunction. Very fun to shoot.
Been carrying the lcp 380 for years and I just saw these on grabagun for 309.00
I must have one. My daughter’s are just learning to shoot with my ruger mk IV and you can barely keep it from jamming.
( not the guns fault, I had a hell of a time getting it back together and I thing I bent something) Plus it’s a bull barrel so it’s heavy for a 7 and 10 year old. This will be perfect.
Thank you for the review.
Anyone that would ask what the point is shouldn’t be watching new gun videos
The point is it’s another gun! What other reason do you need?
Mike Salmon Our wives don’t ask what’s the point when they buy another pair of shoes 🤣
Besides, .22lr ANYTHING is just Fun! 👍🏻
My wife would disagree with you Lol.
That has been my lifelong philosophy and it has served me well.
So now I can deep conceal a primary and a backup with practically any outfit!
I like the ad that Ruger has when it say's that, "Everything goes good with Black"
Jonathan Young same
I have been waiting for a polymer frame small 22 long rifle. I will find one and I will buy one. It would be great for my wife and I wouldn't mind having one for myself either for deep conceal. My go-to gun is my Beretta PX4 Storm but I really like this little fella that you're shooting. Great job on the review!
Love your videos!
Your knowledge and your smiling while explaining make a great combo!
Going to get one of these soon!
Stay safe and keep them videos coming!
Have you got one and does it work
@@missouripatriot6926 Haven;'t had the time to go to any range so I've put off buying any more hand guns.....for now.
"I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with those"
Which is really the broadside of a match box to everyone else!
I think Ruger has made a fun trainer with this one.
The lite weight gives the 22 LR a felt recoil, the small sights teach point shooting, and as you noted there is trigger time.
If you have a 22 Bullet Catcher you can harvest all the 22 lead for casting & reloading other Calibers. The 36 grain 22 adds up when you put hundreds down range. Figure about a pound of lead every time you shoot (200) x 36 grain bullets [200 x 36 = 7200 grains ~ about a pound].
This would be great for a kid that is properly supervised. After shooting the first few as a single shot I would have confidence my 7year old grandson do fine. Thanks and good video 👍
Very well done video, thanks a lot for doing it. Answered all the questions I had.
This will be a winner! Size is perfect for a .22 L.R. you can carry around and almost never know it's there. Ruger builds very reliable pistols. Not thrilled about the magazine disconnect.......
Agreed, When around house, such do yard work or dump trash, people are lazy to carry a glock anyway, this little mouse pocket pistol is perfect size and weight carry around home without notice anything.
Where's my thangy! I need to load my stangers!
Classic ha!!!!
twiggss good one.
This thang is acrit....built for acrisy...love this guy tho
I don't know if it could put a bigger smile on my face than the Ruger SR22 does. I love that little .22 LR pistol. The only ammo is won't cycle is CCI Quiet - surprise!
I have the LCPII in .380 and I love it. Love shooting it and dependable. I would prefer in .22 magnum.
neat little pistol it would be handy for the trap line.
I herd tell if you start putting holes in people they tend to leave you alone so this is perfect self defense weapon for deep concealment and or for summer time...
Yes!!!! Especially in the head!!!! With 10 rnds and low recoil I'm pretty sure it'll have no prob ! Perfect
I have a LCP not an LCP2 and not in 22lr just a regular LCP in .380 .I never thought I’d like a gun so small since I’m a big handed man I like my full sized Glock 22 but I live in Phoenix Arizona so I spend most of the year in basketball shorts and athletic shorts ,I carried my LCP everyday for 1 year straight even in the winter because of how much I fell in love with it ,the gun weighs even in .380 just as much as my wallet or my iPhone and is just as big as my iPhone X and with the advancements in both .380 and 9mm in the last few years I found it a great carry gun. There was a firework stand owner just 10 miles from me here in Arizona last 4th of July he was getting ready to close up shop and a guy with a gun ran up on him demanding his money the firework stand owner had his .380 LCP in his pocket he took it out shot the guy in the face 1 time and killed him , the bad guys girlfriend was his get a way driver she must have saw her man get shot in the face because she got out of her car and ran away on foot screaming lol. I’ve only been robbed once and it was while I was walking into a bathroom in Las Vegas a guy pulled a knife on me and told me give him what I had in my pocket this was years before I was legally able to carry so I didn’t have a gun on me but if I would have had my LCP he allowed me to go in my pocket I’m not saying it’s always a good idea to fight back I’m just saying bad guys expect guns to come from holsters not the pocket.
Mid West. Who ?
Mid West. Yeah ,I’m sorry I just didn’t want to respond if you weren’t asking me. I carried my LCP in the Ruger brand pocket holster that it came with I really liked it you can order them for like $10 if you don’t have one, I also have a Ruger EC9S that I carry in my pocket during the winter I’ve been using the Sticky brand holster and so far I like it a lot too.
You heard tell correctly. 10 shots dead on at any distance they'll leave you alone. If anybody argues that then ask if you can practice on them. Tell them to attack you at say 30 feet and you shoot em 10 times see if they'll keep attacking you. I think that at 2 or 3 shots they'll leave you alone.
I just got mine today and took it out to the range. It ran fine with CCI Blazer 38 grain round nose, CCI Stinger 32 grain hollow point, and Federal 40 grain round nose.
But with Winchester Super X 40 grain PowerPoint and Armscor 36 grain high velocity hollow point, I was getting primer strikes and no fire. Also had a few jams with them. The Armscor is one dirty ammo too. Every shot there was a cloud of smoke. I tried them both in my Walther P22 as well and still got primer strikes with no fire a few times.
I haven’t tried the CCI Mini Mag 36 grain hollow point yet but I’m hearing that it’s a great round for this pistol too.
Great review! Thorough detail to your vids! I’m a new subscriber, and look forward to many more vids.
I wish I knew about this sooner!!!
I'd love to see this,or something like this in 22mag! 😁
Erin Simmons for some reason manufacturers have had trouble getting semiautomatics using 22mag. I love 22 mag though. It retains many of the features of 22lr while expanding its versatility
Pmr 30 is looking good! In 22wmr
22 mag is a must have rifle if you ask me. Coupled with a decent scope. Many groundhogs and coyotes have met their end
22mag in such a short barrel will not increase the speed
Damnit!!! I just bought an SR22 like 6 months ago for my CCH. My only complaint is the big sites. Looks like I'm saving up for a new pistol... lol
Glad to hear the LCP is basically just as reliable as the SR22
Love mine! It is amazing accurate and reliable. Stangers? Yeah!
Wish sooooo much that they did .22 mag as well
Anyone thinking of carrying this for self defense should check out lucky gunners ballistic testing for .22 ammo. Super good info!
With the accuracy that you showed I think I will get one as a little trail pistol.Looks more than capable .
I know people don't recommend 22lr for carry,.....but I carry 22lr. It's the only rounds I shoot these days. I may get one of these to switch out with a Browning 1191-22 which is quite a bit larger than I like for a carry gun. Thanks for posting this.
I think it would make the perfect fishing out in the woods tackle box gun in case of snakes .
I know that I'm a year late but you never mentioned this model is named the "lite rack" and that it comes with a mag loader.
This is made for the geriatric and arthritic hands.
It definitely fills a niche.
The cz rimfire can is the lightest at 2.2 ounces. Mine stays on a 457 varmint pro, but will occasionally affix to my Sp01 Kadet Tactical.
Like to see a fiber optic front sight.
With .22 rounds failing to ignite being a pretty common issue, you'd think someone would have made a gun with multiple strike firing pins. If it fails to fire you can rotate the round and hit the rim in a different area and they usually go off. So why not a gun that hits the back of the round at the same time with 3 strikes in different areas?
That actually used to be pretty common in the old pre-centerfire rimfire rifles.
@@jamesbarnes597 I was not aware of that. For a backup carry .22 you think that would be a needed feature.
the problem is that rimfire cartridges are already hard to set off and need a slightly harder hit, therefore you need a stronger trigger which makes a heavier trigger pull, to pull something off with multiple hits that are hard enough you'd have a trigger that's so heavy to pull it's nearly unusable
Better yet would be a firing pin that hits the cartridge in 2 spots (like a bar).
Ruger helped be making the gun ve the prob look into the peoope having tons of light strikes
I love your channel ------- I have watched like 20 of them in a short period of time
YESSSS ON THE THREADED BARREL!!!!!!!!!! Only way I'd buy one. Love my sr22 suppressed also the sr22 if it don't go off just pull again and it does 9 out of 10.... Great vid
Second strike capability?
Any extended mags/clips available?
Weight of the pistol fully loaded?
Why no threaded barrel?
Holy shit he ain't your secretary or encyclopedia. Nerd
I hope they make it without the thumb safety
Well covered points. I owned the LCPII in 380 when they first came out. Whether it was me, the dozen different ammos I tried or the pistol itself, I just could not get it reliable enough to carry. I would have a failure to feed/eject about once every two mags. Too high a rate. So I sold it for the LCR in 38 Special. 100% reliability with that, only one less round. This would be great for people with physical disabilities or like my mother who’s got terrible arthritis and weak hands.
This will soon be added to my collection! Great video
Did you get it does it work
Hey Plinkster. Is a "thangy" in line with your Stangers?🤓
A 22lr with no recoil and an accurate shot will end any conflict.
Facts everyone talks shit until it’s pointed at them. People forget that you can rapid fire with a .22
I’ve carried this as a primary many times holding velocitors going into places where I had maybe clothes that didn’t hide my 9mm holster well enough for me. The Velocitors make a pretty good punch for that little gun, more so then Mini mags or any standard velocity ammo.
i can vouch for lcp2 lr accuracy,i was shooting 6-8" groups at 45yds.great for me.also have the original lcp 380 and i really like it but im not as accurate with it.the lcp2 22lr round count and the ability for really good bullet placement is key for me.i had purchased some aguila 40 gr hv 1280fps and wanted to see how it ran,knock on wood not 1gun or bullet malfunction,super happy
7:56 To me, the biggest miss for this gun is that darn mag disconnect. This gun is perfect for carry (if one likes to use 22 for self defense), but no defense guns should have mag disconnect, IMHO. So I would research to remove that "safety" feature the first thing. But regardless, I want one :)