Ruger LCP II 22 LR Review
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2020
- Ruger LCP II 22 LR is identical to the LCP II in .380 ACP but with very little recoil. Thanks to GunProDeals for their support. #RugerLCP #LCPII22 #CCW
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I've been a Paramedic for the past 30 years and I can tell you from experience that a 22lr is a VERY deadly weapon at close range. A vast majority of the gun shot deaths I have worked have been with a 22lr.
What would be better this or the Taurus g3c?
@@kamryn7496 depends. I like pocket carry. If you don't need pocket carry and you can handle 9mm recoil go with the Taurus.
@@jerrylisby3440 ok I got the G3c I'm kinda looking for a smaller gun but kinda want a 9mm
@@kamryn7496 380 is not bad. But micro nines are hard to handle because they are small and light.
Just got me a Ruger LCP2 22lr. I might eventually get the Ruger Max in 380. Probably the best little 380 if you like pocket carry like I do.
@@jerrylisby3440 ok cool I guess I'll stick with the Taurus g3c then seems like the best one for conceal an Carry
Thank you for this video. I'm a rape survivor, I was 16 at the time but I often wish I could've protected myself. I'm now at 42 getting my license to carry in Texas because I have daughters. I sort of want the .380 version but if the 22 is easy to carry I might go with that. The right to carry is a blessing when you're trying to protect yourself and your family. God bless you sir for this video.
Get what you want just get a firearm. I am so glad that you survived.
Thank you for sharing your story. I will show this to my daughter. We are doing handgun training slowly with her to gain comfort and experience so she can be protected. My biggest concern is when she’s out running and of course anytime Dads not around.
I feel a lot safer now.
I’m sorry that happened to you, I hope that piece of shit got what was coming to him
I’m sorry to hear that, as I get older I know more and more women with the same story. I have a 12 year old daughter myself, and it worries me as she’s developing.
But, please be sure to train with it. Not just the range or backyard, but pay to get real training from someone with a good reputation. Don’t just keep it in your bedside table or in your purse and assume you’ll know what to do under distress. Things happen very very fast, everyone needs to have that muscle memory to try and be on auto-pilot as much as possible. This is the same advise to someone who’s been shooting guns for 30 years or 30min, myself included.
As a board certified trauma surgeon, a 22 caliber pistol is a very deadly weapon.
Indeed it is. The .22lr bullet tends to tumble and can strike the target sideways. They fragment and ricochet about inside the body rather than exiting like a larger calibre. Nothing like being internally shredded. I have no issue with the .22 calibre itself. It’s the unreliability of the rimfire cartridge that’s problematic. I modified my LCP II .22lr by changing out the springs and the trigger. Also installed a new grip. Works flawlessly now (it used to fail w/ some regularity, esp w/ CCI, Aguila, Remington, and Winchester loads) and I have no compunction against using it CCW alongside my 9mm, 38spl, and others. Now that I trust the gun to go bang if I need it to, I’ll carry it.
I only carry a. 22 for concealment. Shot placement is critical, the deadly golden triangle, and under collar bone 1" inside shoulder, the soft area. My .22 Walther ppk/s is my favorite choice. The accuracy is fonomal, and good quality 36gr 1260 fps is a great choice for my ppk. Using Troy Landry / CCI is the most reliable for my ppk. This ammo works w/mine, it may not for you. Even though, it's finicky w/ammo, once you find what works best w/o jamming or other mishaps, then practice, practice, and keep practicing, and your muscle memory, will hit your target every time. With ten rounds, and one in the tube, makes for a deadly encounter for the bad person who may have a .380, 9mm, .40, and .45. He/she just has 1 shot, and a wild one at that. because he won't be able to re-center if held sideways. If held sideways, they weren't trained properly with HG'S. after he's shot his/hers wepon. Also, their skills are not to par with yours, and typically have a bullie mentally. After the assailant shoots, you and your tranning will have taken over and you will answer with persision shoots of 6-7x's with a .22 that will tear the bad person apart because of vary lettle recoil it possess. In my opinion, a .22 is the most underrated hand gun for self defense. It doesn't have the knockdown power as those metiond above, but as the Dr's. statement the tumble of a .22 can cause travel t/o the body before resting. NEVER underestimate the power of a .22 in capable hands.
When it fires
@@Vaille32 no it doesn't hit sideways. If it did that would be much more desirable for the bad guy
Now anti gunners are going to start walking around saying 22lr takes down airplanes
Just purchased my first weapon! At 62 years old! It is a Ruger LCP II. Getting use to it! Thanks for the demo it was sooo helpful.
Nice better late then never enjoy
Vote accordingly.
@@Blkojo You can have amazing guns like these for self defemse and still vote against handing machine guns to crazied teenagers.
@@DoctorNemmo Who advocated for so-called "machine guns"?
@@Blkojo he’s being a drama queen. 🙄 parroting CNN
"It's better to have a good 22, than it is to not carry anything." That is an important statement that is lost on a lot of gun folks. If you consider the stats that many attacks are resolved simply by having a gun without firing a shot, this further strengthens the point. A well shot 22 won't win every battle, but it can provide a life-saving break in contact for a significant portion of them in a way that having no gun at all cannot.
We’ll said!
In NY displaying a firearm is called "Menacing with a firearm". Will put you in jail. A cop friend of mine saved the life of an assault victim. Was investigated by the Police Department and furthermore dragged into Court because the assailant said he did not identify himself even though no shots were fired. Btw, the perp at the time was chasing him around a car til the cops got there.
It is certainly true that there are many gun laws that can put those who carry in a bind if they ever opt to draw a weapon in self defense. Such laws are so wacky, in some instances, that it might be LEGALLY advisable to draw and shoot, even if shooting proved unnecessary in the mind of the shooter between the time of the draw and the trigger pull, rather than to draw and NOT shoot. The former action might improve one's legal case by sustaining the classic "I was in fear for my life, I had to shoot" defense, whereas the latter might give the appearance of "I was in fear for my life, but I didn't have to shoot" which in turn might expose one to the accusation of unnecessary brandishing or menacing. Those are tricky issues that likely prove difficult to navigate in the moment.
All that said, many immediate threats are resolved IN THE MOMENT by having a gun. The AFTER THE MOMENT, secondary, legal threats, however, are usually not resolved but complicated by having a gun regardless of whether it is drawn and not-fired or drawn and fired. I guess that goes back to the old adage: "I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6." The prospect of finding yourself in a legal bind over drawing but not shooting, when in all candor that was the RIGHT thing to do and should be perfectly legal under the 2A, is not pleasant given the rabidly anti-gun sentiment that exists in many parts of the US today. There are many who believe that simply carrying a firearm is an act of terrorism, rather than a constitutional right, and I'm sure they're eager to punish anyone they can, given the opportunity.
Thanks for the good comment. There are multiple layers of risk to consider when it comes to exercising 2A liberty in the USA today.
@@theearstohear Well articulated. Thank you.
@@theearstohear Not a lawyer [thank god]. If I pull my gun I intend to shoot. Otherwise I may as well wave a 'Salami' at a perp...
Love mine. Was trained in the Navy with a .45, have several 9mms, but this thing is the one I carry ALL THE TIME. Never leave home without it.
Do you have to clean it often due to the lint and what not that gets collected from being inside the pocket?
? really? just a puny 22 by ruger?!
I agree, i don’t need a heavy cumbersome thing in my pants all day every day for a situation that is less than 1% going to happen. But if something does happen, I’ll have my little 22. It’s loud and bad guys don’t stop to consider what caliber they are being shot at with.
@@NightSpeed9 _"i don’t need a heavy cumbersome thing in my pants all day every day for a situation that is less than 1% going to happen."_
That's what SHE said
@@NightSpeed9 Yup. I carry a G42, but am intrigued with the .22lr LCP. I am sure I will get one in time.
This makes a great pocket gun. I would recommend it to anyone who has trouble racking slides or arthritic hands. Just ensure that you are using quality ammunition to prevent any failures.
It's definitely a great choice for that... so easy to rack that slide and the recoil is so low. Thanks Joe!
I like mine. I go to the range all the time now.
I just didn't shoot my LCP II 380 much but this 22 is cheap and easy.
As someone with hand strength issues I love this gun! I've found that Eley Force 40gr LRN @1250fps is superb ammo in mine. Clean, reliable and accurate. 2nd choice would be CCI Mini Mags RN.
ive had constant jamming with ammo i bought what ammo do you guys recommend?
@@tarutran6391 mini mags. What did u get?
The best thing about a 22 pistol is you can enjoy shooting it a lot and not cost so much and you can do it with this one
Me and my buddy were hiking one day and we were charged by a grizzly bear. I was saved by the .22lr in my pocket. One shot to the knee and my buddy went down like a sack of potatoes and I was able to run to safety!
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this is the best review of the pistol on youtube.
Sootch, your definitely right on target with review of this ruger. I've had mine couple months now, i have literally put at least 600 rnds thru it. it is fun, it does function nicely, and it is surely accurate. mine came with the pocket holster (which i do like) and a magazine loader. its alot easier to disassemble then the ruger ec9s. love mine.
I am completely impressed that in your presentation and target acquisition,your chewing is smooth as hell!! Not making fun!! At 78 with hands sort of falling apart,I am considering this piece as an alternative and the reviews are helping me a lot,like you/they say,any gun is better than none at all!! Great review,thanks!!
I counted ten rounds on target in two seconds. That should keep someone down.
I'm going to get one of these sometime. My wife carries the LCP 2 380, she loves it. Ruger is making some great guns.
Good review! Low recoil, low cost, 10 round mag, less noisy, low profile, easier to stay on target, easy action to slide back...I think it just finalized my short list!
If it held at least 12 rounds it would be immaculate
This has to be one of the best informational video I ever seen by anyone on UA-cam.
Thanks NJ Mike
Shots in the right spot, STOP... 22lr definitely nobody wants to leak. Awesome video 😁👍💯🇺🇸
I have the .380 version. I love it. I don't like the safety on the .22, but I will eventually buy one to add to my collection of rimfire pistols. If Ruger makes this in .32 ACP, they will sell millions of them due to the low recoil, centerfire ammo reliability and better capacity than the .380 version.
I just bought this hand gun for my daughter who has been out of college and on her own now for 3 years. She is very petite with small hands. She danced all thorugh high school and college and made her way on to the Dallas Mavericks dance team. She was always the smallest female on most of dance teams. She now teaches dance at a high in Texas. Well any way I bought her the Taurus PT 22lr because of the flip up barrel and double action only tigger. Well it jammed every magazine and I end up sending it back to Taurus for a new one. I lost all confidence in the firearm and decided to go with the this Ruger Lcp 22lr. The Ruger is far superior than the Taurus pt 22lr. I took the Ruger to test fire and guys it did not mis a beat out of 100rds of five different types of ammo from lead hollow point,cooper plated hollow points ' round nose, cci, federal, aguilar, all different velocity. It fired exactly like the LCP in this video........it is quality built firearm and very reliable. Get one guys
Mine went the other way… I own several taurus that have never jammed….in 3 years and several crates of the cheapest ammo I can find my taurus of various caliber have 1 fail to feed and 1 fail to eject. This LCP won’t run more than 3 rounds without a jam. Sent it back and got a new one, same problem. This last weekend I saw a lady at the range training with the same gun….won’t fire 3 rounds. A gun that won’t shoot is a paperweight. Really turned me off from anything ruger
@@danacula421 Man I'm sorry you had that experience with your LCP 22LR.....My experience was the same as yours but only mine was with two Taurus pt22. The first would jam every two or three rounds. I sent one back to Taurus and they sent me another one. Lord and behold the same thing happened with that one also. I went ahead and purchased the Ruger LCP 22lr. I have ran over 300 rounds of different ammo altogether and never had a malfunction. I ran some Aguila 22lr super extra and very impressed with accuracy and the function of the little Ruger 22lr. My daughter loves it. She's had it an been carrying it for selfdefence for about 6 months now. We will be heading to the range over Thanksgiving holiday and I will report back on how it performs after she has been carrying it brother......I carry a Taurus G2S for my EDC. I like Taurus and the first one I owned was a PT 58 380 back in the early 90's
I put a little dab of neon orange nail polish on the front sight and it really improves the sight picture immensely.
I love how ppl try to downplay the power of a 22 but i bet in any type of situation staring down the barrel of one of these will make u think twice .. remember alot of old school mobsters hits were done with 22 cal small but deadly when well placed
Not everybody's afraid of a gun pointed at them like you are; esp. criminals. And mob hits are mostly assassinations. Are you an assassin now; sneaking up on someone and shooting them by surprise? How is this a self defense shooting? Use your brain sometimes.
@@SandaBoxing don't really know what your trying to prove. But it sounds stupid.
I don't downplay the power, even though it is weak, I don't like rimfire... with quality stuff you get a ton of misfires.
I’m a retired county coroner. I saw lots of bodies that had been shot and killed. I carry this pistol everyday. That should tell you something. It matters where you deliver the bullet to that counts.
@@Nawojczyk what was a case you remember from a chest shot.
My husband got back into guns a few years ago after his early military days. Our 3 young adult "kids" have all jumped on the band wagon with dad. I have watched and learned a little bit here and there. I have tried to work with the 38's but its a bit much for me to pull back. We looked at several in person at the store. I tried the .22 and decided that it was the best to start with. Got this gun for a GREAT deal at a local pawn shop... brand new, never fired! Pick it up next weekend. I am a very jumpy individual so I have to get used to the noise and the recoil which should be fine on this little gun. Even though I did not understand several of the terms you used, you did explain most things very well and I found your information very helpful.
Thanks for an EXCELLENT review! Just picked up the LCP II 22 at Cabellas yesterday for my wife. I've had both the LCP II in 380 and the LCP Max, and absolutely love them. The first order of business is to have my wife watch your review. Especially the blooper reel😃. Appreciate your channel so much!
I shot this in January 2020 at the SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range. I've shot a few tiny .22 pistols that were junk, but this is definitely not one of them. I was amazed how easy it is to be decently accurate with this little pistol. I don't "need" another pocket .22, but I keep looking at this every time I go to the gun shop - I'm sure I will eventually own one. Great review as always!
The 22LR at close range is just as fatal and effective as any other caliber. Not my preferred carry choice for CC but it would make a great backup gun. Someone breaks into your house or tries to jack you they won’t stop to ask what caliber you are shooting at them.
Roger that. Over 50 years ago, Mom stopped a would be home invader with a Marlin lever action 22 rifle. Dad had just gave it to me- my 1st gun. I was 7. After failing to get in a window, he tried to get through our locked back door. Mom hollered, "I have a gun !". He ignored her warning and kept pushing the door. Mom fired one round through the door. That's all it took to change his mind. We ran next door and Mom called the cops. After listening to her story and looking at the bullet hole in our door, the cops said "Good job. If he comes back- do it again !".
Oh, I still have that ole Marlin model 39.
I love it. It will fit nicely in my carhartt pocket (with the holster) while I'm working at the restaurant. Not first choice, but better than nothing for the 8 hours I'm at work.
Awesome video. I was on the fence about buying one before watching your video. I just ordered mine...Thanks
This is the perfect gun for my wife. I carry the .380 version, but anyone who's spent time shooting pocket pistols knows they kick harder than some .45s
My original lcp had bad muzzle whip.
Yupp! I carry the LCP II in .380 as well, and I swear it kicks harder than my 1911 in .45 acp.
My little .380 keeps trying to jump out of my hand...rarely shoot a half a box anymore with it...we recently bought a bersa, which is far more pleasant to shoot -even the missus likes it, enough she has carried it a time or two...
I carry one of these for a " Backup " to my Springfield Armory OSP Hell Cat 9mm . I carry it loaded with the CCI 40 grain Copper Plated Hollow Point Velocitor Ammo, I have used this ammo on Feral Hogs and Coyotes with outstanding results so I have no fear of the .22 LR not bring an assailent down with a torso neck or head shot.
I carried a G26 for years and while I was very accurate with it at the range, no matter how often I went (usually once a week)! I always was a little off with the second shot when doing double taps. I also have a S&W 22 compact and I am always able to put multiple shots on target and very quickly. Additionally, I have a suppressor so I can practice all the time without having to go to the range.
I have never had a failure with this pistol and that is not hyperbole, so I feel just as confident as I did with my Glock that it will fire when I need it to.
Finally, if it is good enough for your wife or elderly, why is it not good enough for everyone. I am not going to war with it.
Bought this gun a year ago. I normally edc with my glock 19 or 43x. But on days I go jogging or the gym, it's like I'm not even carrying. Small , compact and super light.
Perfect gun for the summer time especially if you wear basketball shorts often.
Very Cool little 22 Lr pistol from Ruger. Thanks for showing this Ruger LCP II , Sootch00 !!!!!!!! As always long live the Republic my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great little gun! I put a Laser Max grip sensitive laser and Hogue grip on mine. Painted the fixed sights as well. I can carry 11 rounds without anyone, including myself, noticing. Very light recoil for a small gun and pretty accurate too!
@davisflyer: What kind of paint did you use for the sights?
@@brocksamson7164 I used white enamel for models.
I would absolutely LOVE to have one of these in .32. Perfect size, a little better ballistics and lighter recoil than the .380
.32 is really nice to shoot in both my Seecamp and Beretta Tomcat.
Keltec .32
I'd for damn sure buy one.
@Patrick Bateman I was saying that .32 had better ballistics than .22
@@Steve-wm1ol Thats the one that started it all. Then 380, then Ruger copied, then KelTec sued!!😂😂😂
I have ASD (autism spectrum disorder). Which comes with sensory issues. Shooting anything other than 22lr in a pocket pistol is brutal for me and even then 22lr isn't pleasant. I'll be buying this little gun it's perfect for me
I learned about Gun Pro Deals from this video among other details about this LCP II that other reviews missed. Great job! - your newest subscriber
got a feeling this is gonna be my next purchase
Be strong. Be of good courage. God Bless America. Long live the Republic. I come here just to hear that! Thank you, you are a true Patriot
Thanks, I purchased mine a few months ago. Your video is very informative and to the point. Will be practicing with it shortly. All the best, Bert from Bama
Thanks for your post on the Ruger LCP II 22 LR. I just picked up one as a low cost shooting option along with my LCP II 380.
I bought a LCP in .380 a few years ago and after time I sold it to a neighbor .. it was a difficult gun to shoot .. and besides recoil I got a lot of trigger slap. I just purchased the .22 version .. I had an idea that this might shoot better than the .380 and I was right. Very easy to shoot and great accuracy for such a tiny gun. I can draw and fire 10 rounds faster and more accurately then my two carry .9mm's.
James Wadsworth Here’s something to consider .. I have two 9’s .. Kimber Micro 9 and a Beretta PX4 Subcompact .. both for concealed carry. In 3 shot drills I can put more rounds on target faster then the 9’s! Interesting too is that the small gun is accurate for such a small sight and barrel.
Exactly my experience with it!
I returned mine. It pinched my finger like hell. 380s a hand killer.
Nice little weapon, thinking about getting this one for my daughter ❤️
Good for you Kanesha. I believe all women should be armed in today's world.
Did you get it? Snub nose revolvers in 22 lr, 22 wmr, 38 special are good choices as well.
Good choice mom! I have owned Rugers for years and she will love it! All girls should be armed!! My granddaughters will be trained and armed.
Go with .380.or keltec 3at 0r .32 auto
@@viscious_uv2 we just bought this gun and are still breaking it in...the missus currently carries a .38, but will consider the lcp if we can get it to be 99+% reliable...after about 450 rds it still has the occasional failure, mainly fail to eject and a couple light strikes...we are right now shooting federal 40gr bulk and Remington golden through it, as it didn't like the aguila, and I don't want to use up our supply of mini-mags just to break in the gun...we only have two boxes of velocitors on hand if the gun gets better, and I think those would be the best carry rounds, but 1st things 1st...we are not used to dealing with a finicky gun, but I knew there could be rocks and shoals ahead -not helping convince my revolver loving missus,though...
Awesome review as usual. Your work is very appreciated sir. Thanks! This gun is sweet for pocket carry.
Hit this out of the park. Fine gun, nice trigger, and really accurate too.
Sometimes you have to carry a 22. In my last job, I used to go into abandoned houses to review them structurally. We worked in a decent sized urban area. Many of these houses had junkies and meth heads squatting in them. My organization didn't technically allow employees to carry guns. After a coworker got robbed by a meth head I decided that I was gonna carry. All my boss said was, "Make sure you get a really small gun. If anyone else notices that you're carrying, I'll need to fire you." I bought a 22, and it became my best friend. Went into all the dangerous houses with me.
Love ur channel bro. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to get mine. Been looking for something to carry for my bike rides. This looks like it would fit the bill just fine.
Thanks Joey! Definitely a great super light weight option.
Excellent tip on utilizing the safety and always go through the motion of disengaging the safety.
Love your zoomed in review style. Thanks.
Just got one a couple months ago, like the gun, it is sensitive about ammo choice, mine won't run Winchester, fun gun.
I have about 2500 rounds thru mine in the last 2 months. Super reliable, super easy to shoot. Surprisingly accurate. I love it.
I found that mine prefers 36gr CCI mini mags.
Edit(~1year): I don’t know the exact round count but it is no less than 6000rds. I have not had a failure in at least the last 1000 rounds. I exclusively use 36gr MiniMags. Nothing but high praise for this little blaster.
@steve jones For bulk ammo I prefer Federal 36gr HP and this pistol does not like it. Multiple multiple multiple light primer strikes. If you don't use bulk reliability is near 100%
I use CCI ammo (32gr stingers, 40gr Solids, 36gr HP, & Segmenting HP) and the gun runs great. I feel comfortable carrying it with any of these rounds. Lcp 2 is very accurate & it just runs! If you're thinking about buying it, do it!
@steve jones it's a human right to defend yourself. It's not just about being American. Fight for it👍🏻
Everything prefers MiniMags
creamiegoodness ayyyyeeee three tiddies alium!
Mine does great with the Remington thunderbolt 500.
The best video on this gun! You go straight to shooting and dumping that clip, that’s what I wanted to see.
So far I've heard some nice things about this little plinker. Appreciate the vids
I'll take 10 lightly fast 22lr headahots at 24+ feet any time.
Thanks Luis!
I have the original LCP 380. The "pain factor" recoil on that puppy is pretty serious. After 2 mags I am "done." Then I switch to my Colt Anaconda .44 mag for a more relaxed shooting experience.
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Thanks Chief for another fantastic video! I’ve been thinking about getting a 22lr pistol, because of the ammunition crisis! As everyone knows, 9mm can not be gotten in quantity at any relatively reasonable price!
Best carry gun is one that is actually carried.
Carry one that is effective then.
@@MillerVanDotTV are you implying that 22 in ineffective?
One 7 Decimal 2 Eight I’m not implying anything. I’m stating very clearly that .22LR is a stupid round to rely upon for self defense, and that one should carry an effective round in a reliable pistol. “Muh best gun is muh one in muh hand” is a terrible cope argument and an excuse for carrying dumb guns hoping they never need to be used.
MillerVanDotTV, I think I’ll have a lot more to learn about the LCP II before I’m able to comment.
Optic64654 I bet you’re wrong. I’ll also bet I don’t carry a rimfire mousegun....
I can’t help but think of the move The Alcatraz every intro to your videos!
As always great review. I have this on my run to Walmart pocket pistol. Mini mags do the job.
So much fun plinking! yesterday I was hitting a metal target at about 10 yards consistently.
I really like your review style Sootch. You have great videos, and man so many guns you have reviewed!
I got one a few days ago and I'm really impressed. I shot 150rnds of 5 different brands and had no issues. It even cycled Federal Auto-Match which is very surprising.
I love the look of this little spitfire and have watched quite a number of reviews. every single one of them was been positive, which was amazing. I think it's a little backup gun worth having, or for those people who are extremely recoil a verse, it is as you say, better than not being armed at all. I certainly would not want to get shot by a .22 bullet.
The only problem I've had was with bulk ammo (Federal, Remington), having some failures to fire. No problems whatsoever with CCI.
the ONLY review I'd seen that the guy had issue, was because his pinky was shoving the magazine vertically causing a FTF. it'd be an easy fix with thin plastic shims CA'd to the magazines, just thick enough to stop that from ever happening, thin enough they'll lock in easily too.
Love mine! I added a hogue grip on mine, made a big difference
Hogue grip on my lcp2 380; less snappy.
@erozpl01 Yes, a bigger grip fits my hand better. Thanks for asking.
My man Sootch has a review for every gun I think about buying!
Superb review. Thanks sootch!
ruger has some serious marketing experts!
Waiting on the 57 carbine...then I’ll be throwing some coin down range
yeah but they failed to see this obvious Kel-tec copy in .32acp!!
@@BrassCatcher That'd be cool. Or a PC-10 or PC-45... 👍
I'm going to pick one of these up. I was recently diagnosed with a vascular necrosis in my dominant hand. I am awaiting surgery and have lost alot of strength and stability until they remove 3 bones and fuse some others. I really need a low recoil solution because I am still my families first line of defense.
Bought one and my goodness I love it best little pocket rocket money can buy and I’m completely comfortable with 22lr for defense. And I deleted the mag release safety makes it into a higher performing piece.
Great review. Very informative. I just bought a .22 LCP II. Have not fired it yet but looking forward to it. Interesting about the .22 debate for personal defense. I believe in shot placement over caliber. I have a Glock 43 for conceal carry..... but for those quick running out the door things, I love the small Ruger.
Best pocket 22lr period!
I normally carry a compact 9mm. I had a pocket 380 for occasional carry and sold it because I couldn't hit a bull in the ass with it. With a pocket 22, I am very accurate at 7 yds.
You're an awesome instructor. Great advice I want one for protection.
Love how sootch reviews all types of guns even those that he may not carry personally. I wouldn’t carry this personally but for my 65 year old mom who doesn’t train this is a better option than most firearms
I think this would be perfect in 32acp! 👍🏻
I agree. I wish someone would make a good .32 acp pistol.
look up the p32 then
@@shotgun1666 keltec? Pass.
@@weirdshibainu the lcp2 wouldn't exist if Ruger didn't clone a keltec
25 acp too
Its a fun plinker, and I say good backup gun. Mine does have issue shooting the "Self Defense" type rounds on occasion. Federal Punch which has the 1000+FPS velocity on paper matches well because that velocity is measured with a 2" barrel length. But the gun itself has come issues with the flat nose vs round nose ammo. With that, even as a back up, a few CCI Mini-Mags or Aguila High Velocity, which mine shoots both flawlessly, hopefully would give enough break time to get away.
The training aspect though. From what I see here this is a great stepping stone on the way to a pocket 9. It's a near copy of its larger .380 counterpart and is there for an ideal training aide.
I have a LCP II, in .380. I've had no issues with it and I really like the way it shoots. Thinking about picking up the .22lr version, just because.
Hi, Scootch00 awesome of a compact-automatic-concealed weapon.
That's a mean little son of a biscuit 🍪🤣 I want one just for schitts and giggles...
Thank you for a well done review. the easy working slide makes it a lot better defense gun with 22 because you can rack it so quickly. You always do your reviews well. Keep up the good work. Thanks again.
You shouldn’t be racking a defense pistol, it should be already loaded and on your person in my opinion.
Terrific video, planning on the 22 for wifey! Thanks much
.22 Lr is deadly.
I own 2. It's my go to carry concealed. Light weight, very inconspicuous. And I can find and buy .22lr rounds all day for cheap. Can't say the same for .380, 9 mm, or any other round.
Exactly. I've got an LCP (original), and is it ever SNAPPY -- to the point of discomfort.
An LCP in .32 ACP would be welcome, but ... .380 and .32 rounds are SO expensive (minimum $0.51/rd), whereas .22LR may be found $0.10/rd. Just to practice with the centerfire rounds for PROFICIENCY can drain the wallet.
.22LR in 40 grain round nose is the better choice for this Ruger 22 LCP model. If any problem with cycling (after cleaning), then the Galloway Precision springs upgrade kit is recommended.
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I also agree that this pistol should have never been a .380 ACP and should have only been a .22 LR as it is now. If you want a small .380 ACP the Colt Mustang Pocketlite, Sig Sauer P-238, Kimber Micro 380, Kahr P-380 and GLOCK G-42 are a much much better choice!
@@JohnDoeEagle1 It is all opinions of course, but I love the .380 LCP2. I hate the ammo costs
I just thought I'd throw this out there - I just got the LCP II .22LR and I love it. As a bonus my Sig Sauer P-938 fits the pocket holster that came with the LCP perfectly.
I put a Pachmayr tactical glove on my 380 LCP II and that is perfect. Also painted the front sight.
Just took a break from yard work to view this! Been carrying mine all day. I carry in a Hawg holster which is very comfortable and easy to conceal. Don’t fumble around like a pocket holster. Had a few issues in the first 200 rounds but after nearly 1000 fired and carrying Velocitors its a little power house and very reliable now. Thanks Sootch!
I have the 380 LCP that I've customized a lot. Shoots unbelievably good. I keep it in my Jeep as a backup gun.
Now in a 22 lr? I'd definitely like to try shooting one.
Kinda wish Ruger would have given us a 22mag version too.
Anyway I'm glad you gave us a chance to look over the new 22lr LCP.
Thanks for the video Don! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I agree. A 22 Mag would be sweet! Hopefully that will be next Thanks K G
The travel distance that the slide would have to travel to load and eject the .22Mag really would not work in this size pistol. It would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath.
@@357Addict If Kel Tec can do it then maybe Ruger can try on a small pistol. I have a PMR-30 from KT it shoots really good. Cycles 22mag very well.
Have you by any chance shot a.380 LCP? After a few magazine starts to feel like your holding a lit M80. Now if Ruger could put that stick of dynamite on the market. A 22mag would be a piece of cake fot them.
@@kidgokuxl The PMR-30 is HUGE compared to the LCPII. The barrel on the PMR-30 is bigger than the entire of the LCPII
@@357Addict I was referring to the function and how the action works. Then just make the magazine into a single stack to make the pistol thin like the LCP.
Ruger could make the magazine and action a little wider to accommodate a 22mag cartridge. It's not that much bigger.
If Ruger created one I'd probably buy it. 22mag is one of my favorite bullets. I've got a bunch of them, I collect 22mag guns.
my daily carry! started with a glock 19 and noticed as the years went by everyone around me stopped carrying so put it simple guns like this are the perfect solution for most people
I'm 75. Bought an LCP2 .380 and the recoil was unpleasant, so got rid of it. Bought an LCP2 in .22 and really loved it. Gave to my daughter as a birthday present. So I'm buying another LCP2 .22 for my birthday in October. Really love the gun. Very concealable, light rack, no recoil and good capacity 10 round. No complaints.
I modified my LCP II .22lr. I installed the spring kit and trigger kit from Galloway Precision. Also put Talongrips on it and used orange nail polish on the rear of the front sight. The pistol is phenomenal now. I love it.
Why spring/trigger kit? Can you explain? I just bought this gun and I need it to be reliable
@@Hugs_4_Bugs_ lots of light primer strikes and fail to eject malfunctions without a trigger and spring job. It’s my favorite all around pistol with the aftermarket armorer job I did on it.
There is a extension for this gun 15 rounds
Love the Ruger Security 9 model...Ruger is a great gun maker often overlooked in reviews. The .22 seems like it would be a great one for my wife (who is not into guns but could use one), and I may look into a small .380 as the 9 is a bit on the large side when concealing.
Thanks for the video. I own this one. Small, light, and fun to shoot.
good backup gun.....
It would be interesting to see a gel test of such a pistol performed at about 2 to 3 yards including a mag dump. Perhaps even with a string or two fired from the 'hip' / 'belly gun' mode. Not that I would recommend that. But if close in you may not get chance to obtain a good stance. It would be interesting to see a 5 shot to 10 shot string fired with the pistol next to the gel block too; 'get off me' mode as it were.
I tried that at the range last week...shooting from the hip at 10 feet half of the rounds didn't even hit the paper...! I am going to think about this, and try again at next range visit...and use a regular sized target instead of the small target...
Dude I love the way you shoot that gun it’s an awesome pocket gun
Thank you for this wonderful gun review. I really enjoy and appreciate all the knowledge you provide. I'm new in the gun world. I try to learn what I can. Please be careful and be safe ( corona virus). Stay blessed always. 🙂👌👍🙏
No red dot cut??? How do I mount my Streamlight on it? Is there a bayonet adapter? M203 attach points? Come on Roger!
Probably switch out the trigger guard for a red dot, but surprised it didn't launch with that. They should know better by now ;p Now where's the double barrel / double mag variant!
Yeah, damnit Roger.
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Some may be asking why would want to use this caliber as a self-defense round. There are plenty of other rounds out there that are affordable, capable, and accessible for self-defense. The main reason someone would choose it is for the low recoil. While rare, many people lack the strength to effectively handle even a .380 ACP. Concealed carriers owe it to themselves to be as well-armed as physically possible and while most are able to carry a caliber more substantial than .22 LR, some simply can’t. Ammunition in this caliber is super cheap, so you can get in a lot of training for very little money - which is good because you'll need to be well-skilled if you're using it for self-defense. While you should practice proper shot placement with every caliber, with .22 LR, you already behind the power curve.
In addition, firearms chambered in this caliber have hardly any recoil. Even when fired from the smallest guns on the market, the .22 LR is seriously easy to control. Since this caliber is easy to handle, it also makes getting quick, accurate follow-up shots easier, too. Having a gun that's easy to shoot effectively can be a huge deal, especially for a new shooter. The most significant disadvantage of .22LR for self-defense is the rimfire system. Rimfire rounds tend to be less reliable than centerfire rounds. A round failing to ignite can be a significant issue. The second issue that most .22 LR fails to expand when they strike a soft target and can have penetration issues. You’ll need premium grade ammo for defensive purposes for your .22 LR. I strongly recommend the CCI Velocitor copper plated hollow point it's the fastest most accurate 40 grain hollow point on the market , It's velocity is 1435 fps it Hits hard penetrates deep and leaves a significant wound channel. I think 4 shots into the torso and 1 shot to the head or neck in close quarters would render an attacker totally incapacitated if it don't put a few more shots into them .
I carry the Ruger LCP .22LR Pistol as my EDC back up .I trust it if needed ,I am confident multiple .22 LR shots into the head neck torso or below the belt line will stop an attacker dead in their tracks. The Heart Lungs Liver Spleen & Spine, Stomach major arteries all reside in the Torso .The Neck the Juggler vein , Throat Spine reside there .The Head the brain and brain stem reside there . At close quarters the .22lr Hand gun is deadly when multiple shots strike these areas.
Hey brother I can really appreciate your perspective on the LCP .22LR being a self defense option for some who are limited in experience or physical limitations. This happens to be the case with my doughter. She is very petite in statue and has no firearm experience. She is out of college and moved away on her own 3hrs away. We both decided that it was time to get a firearm and training. She asked me to pick out the firearm best suited for her to start with. At first we tried the Taurus pt22 poly. I never gained any confidence in the firearm its self because of reliability issues. Although I never lost confidence in .22lr being able to get the job done. I just needed to find a reliable and practical (tactical) firearm for her lifestyle. So after seen the LCP .22LR lite rack at a gun show and viewing this video......I decided that this little fellow will be her new companion. After taking it for a test run I was even more impressed. 100rd of 5 difference types of ammo and no failures at all. I have not decided on what rounds she should carry in it but leaning towards CCI mini mags round nose 40g or Aguila 38g hollow points. After your post now I'm also considering CCI velocitors. So with that said, I am very confident that the Ruger LCP in .22lr along with some training will get the job done. 11rd of .22lr and the reliability of this firearm makes a lot of sense to me. Like you said, 3 or 4 .22lr rounds to the torso and along with 11 chances to get 3 or 4 on target in a stressful situation. Makes my job easy..........point and pull the trigger until empty if needed.
@@williamharris803 absolutely 💯 %give the Hogue handall Beaver tail grip sleeve a try .It improves look and feel of the pistol and puts your trigger finger in the proper position so you don't have pulled shots.
Added Sigurd trigger and Galloway Spring Kit Shoot only CCI-Love and TRUST IT!
Galloway installed all- very reasonable price.
I purchased the Hogue Handall Beaver Tail grip sleeve for my LCP II .22LR it gives the pistol a better look & feel will worth the price of 13 Dollars shipped. I liked it so much I put the same on my Springfield Hell Cat 9mm.