Ruger LCP II .22LR Lite Rack Full Review
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- This has been my first time reviewing a firearm of this size, and I'm very pleased to bring you my findings.
The Ruger LCP II Lite-Rack in .22 LR is a pretty innovative offering from Ruger and helps to solve the issue of .380 ACP being snappy in such a small handgun. If you have one, let me know how your experiences have been!!
For a peek at the first look video- click here-
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For my thoughts on .22 For self defense- click here- • .22 LR For Self Defense?
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I think being able to get back on target much faster because of low recoil makes this gun a very viable self-defense option! I found it to be very accurate as well..
Fast and accurate followup shots > big caliber
Not only are .22lr fun to shoot but they don't break the bank if you want to fire off a few hundred rounds. Nice little piece.
I have been carrying the LCP2 .22lr for well over a year now and it has become a part of my edc as my take everywhere pocket pistol/backup. I am nearing the 15,000 round count and I have had literally ZERO malfunctions with it. It eats any high velocity ammo I feed it and will even run standard velocity ammo reliably. It even runs Aguila 60gr SSS rounds reliably.
The only issue I had with it was a broken firing pin at the 5,500 round mark and ruger promptly sent me 2 more firing pins, firing pin springs, and retainer pins free of charge.
I even have a crimson trace Lightguard on it (100ish lumen light) that I primarily installed for shooting snakes at night while hunting but found it makes the gun print a lot less like a gun, and even keeps the gun oriented in my pocket much better.
I’ve owned both the original LCP and LCP2 in .380 and this little .22 is more reliable than either. I also have tandemkross mag extensions that raise the capacity to 14+1 and I keep those on my reload mags.
There is no .22lr semi auto pocket pistol that comes close to the reliably or shoot ability of the ruger lcp2 lite rack.
I carry my lcp 22 and an extra mag a lot when walking around the neighborhood at night. Incase I run into some coyotes or 2 legged predators.
yup i have 3 mags, gotta get a couple more just in case
I carry 4 spare mags loaded with the CCI Velocitor 40 grain copper plated hollow points. They hit hard penetrats deep leaves and impressive wound cavity. at close quarters it's deadly.
@@BLACKRIFLEREVIEWS yes most people think a small pocket 22 will do nothing but the 22 will stop an attack. velocitors and stingers are the best
Yeah me too, perfect Ranch gun, bird shot for the snakes if needed too
Yeah i carry five spare mags, really helps to know you have ample supply
I carry mine around the house, doing yardwork, etc. It runs fine on 40 grain hi-vel ammo, usually CCI mini's.
I also throw it in a pocket for stuff around the house. Makes it super easy to stay armed no matter what im doing
i have fired remington thunderbolt, federal, and i think the name norma no problems at all. i have cleaned it once.
@@davidbreen4727 Nice. 👍
I find it funny that Most people wouldn't pocket carry a .22, and feel "protected". TEN .22lr rounds On Target beats Any other caliber MISSED....but that's just me.
That was kind of my turning point. If I have to use this little .22, that would suck. But what would suck worse would needing a gun and not having one, or, shooting with a 380 or 9mm that I hadn't mastered because they suck to shoot.
@@ArchetypeofMan EXACTLY. Shot is Shot, and the perp Isn't gonna stop and ask What Caliber! Make the shots Count...that's the Name of the Game! 👍🏻
1shot has a video of a 22lr magazine dump into ballistics gel. It took no time to fire the 10 rounds and that gel was a mess afterwards. I'd have no problem carrying a 22 as my edc.
@@elvyfoster7455 Exactly, people tend to get blinded by the whole "caliber debate", and think that the .22 is Ineffective. Is it Optimal? No, but it's Still Deadly, when shot placement superceded bullet diameter. 👍🏻
I think the boogaloo crowd tends to overlook the danger of them too. In a world without prompt medical care, no extra holes is going to be vital to survival. A 22 WILL kill, if not immediately, then in a few days once the sepsis kicks in. And THAT would be the worst of the two, IMO. Lol
Know more than one that a 22 has sent home. Very underrated
I have both the 380 and the 22lr. I'm glad that you made the point of faster shots with the 22. Thst decides it for me as I have Underwood ammo in the 380 and lots of muzzle rise and none with the 22. Excellent presentation.
Thank you, Lyle. I appreciate that a lot
This is a really good review. I like his honesty and no nonsense. I bought this little pocket gun less than 30 days ago and i'm also supper happy with it. Keep up the good work!
I strongly recommend the CCI Velocitor 40 grain copper plated hollow points
22LR ammo.
I love mine. Carry it 7 days a week. Need more mags thow. Lol
I just purchased my first firearm and this is it👍 I picked it up on Saturday and was happy to see this review and the comments that backed up my decision😊
I think you got a good one, honestly. I have throughly enjoyed mine so far.
Nice!!!
I have the .380 version that I bought for $225 a year or two ago and it definitely has a bit of snappy recoil, but the 7rd extended mags certainly help control it a bit better. However, I won't lie; I really want one of the .22LR versions.
I think I may end up grabbing a .380 version and reviewing it, as well as comparing it to the .22. I've shot them before but not enough to recommend or not recommend one from a reviewer perspective lol
I recommend the Hogue handall Beaver tail grip sleeve. It will tame that snappy recoil.
Put a hogue on mine and now I can shoot it all day. Takes the snappy recoil away.
I bought my lcp 22 back in april and I couldn’t be happier. This thing is a blast to shoot and i would have no problem carrying it if i had to. Ive accidentally knocked that safety on a few times and i cant stand the mag disconnect safety so i took them both out of the gun.
How was the reliability of the gun after you took out the safety? I took out my mag disconnect and it runs smooth but the safety is different
I have two. I loved it that much. Bought one for my gf and just gave in and bought one for myself to keep in my pocket at home.
Don't piss her off.
We bought one for a demo/rental in September. After a several hundred rounds of several brands of .22, it was on its way back to Ruger the same week for light primer strikes, like 20%. We got it back and I was out shooting it when it quit going bang. A quick inspection revealed the rear of the firing pin had broken off. I got another one on the way, and when I tapped out the pin holding the forward part of the firing pin in place, it came out in two pieces - the firing pin had actually broken into three pieces. The only problems now are the slide stop often engages with some ammo - high velocity combined with heavier bullets seems to be a bad combination. Aguila Super Extra 40 grainers are guaranteed to engage the slide stop at least once per mag before the mag is empty. And CCI Stingers will often catch an empty lengthwise between the bolt face and barrel, probably due to the slightly longer case.
I just bought one today! Love it already..going to paint my front sight..put 200 rounds tonight..trigger surprises me when I first shot it..fit and finish is outstanding for a gun at any price!!
I really think they did well with it!
Great little shooter! Picked one up to teach my grandsons the fundamentals of firearms. I also use a Heritage .22 with them. They love going out with Grampa to the range!!
Those Heritages are really good guns as well, especially for what you mentioned- teaching new shooters
for me, the reliability of this .22 with good ammo, and how well I can shoot it, make me confident to carry it. I actually think the trigger is pretty good for a .22 - no it's not a target trigger, but for a small .22 it's fine. Mine has the Hogue grip over the frame, and I think that helps as well.
For sure. I love and trust mine too+
Love to see Ruger do this one in a .32acp to compete with the Kel-Tec.
They make a lcp380.
I agree
I'd love to be able to find any .32 ACP 😒
@@DRAGONRIDER385 We know that. Ruger's first LCP was in .380 ACP. But shooting it kinda sucks if you're recoil sensitive. That's why someone suggested making one in .32 ACP
@@NobleOmnicide they still have the .380. Are they making it in 32acp also?
The LCP2 .22 is a hammer fired instead of striker fired pistol. We have 10 in stock at the wholesale place I work part time at. You can get a package with 2 magazines in it 10 rounds each for about 30 dollars or less I don't remember the price on that package. But, that's what I know about the new Ruger pistol in .22 lr. I have one myself with 6 mags. Nice pistol for us old folks.
I love mine!
Had some issues with various ammo in mine, but so far Remington Thunderbolt bulk ammo is 220 for 220. Zero failures with that ammo so far. Looking forward to seeing how high the count gets before I finally have a failure. I love mine!
That's good that it will use the Thunderbolts. A lot of Semis don't, in my experience. Lol
@@ArchetypeofMan I also had Lorcin .22 pistol (junk) that would only run on TBolts?! Yeah, I'm glad because I have another 1300 of them! :)
We have found that thunderbolts really do run good in this gun...99-100% over 300+ rounds fired...the only other ammo that we have that runs that good is the 36gr mini-mags...everything else isn't up to those two...we only have 2 boxes of velocitors on hand, so we haven't tested them...
Appreciate the real review. Have 2 on the way---ordered before seeing this--you've given a helpful review-- I subscribed!
Thank you. 😁😁
A tiny bit of Testor's Sublime Green GI or Testor's Red Fluorescent paint carefully applied to the front sight's ramp, using a toothpick, makes a significant improvement in sight visibility. Use a little 91% or anhydrous isopropyl alcohol to clean the surface before painting.
Will try! Thank you for the tip!
Just got one today..going to do that tomorrow
@@ArchetypeofMan Have you considered adding a green spot laser which would wrap around the trigger guard? Would this allow you to shoot more accurately and more accurately at close range? Red ones are around $90, and there is a green one for $150 on Amazon.
@@cylon5741 Viridian Reactor 5, check it out.
@@sinisa8454 will do thank you
Mine is extremely accurate for self defense distances. I haven’t tried it at longer distances but I can get very tight groups between 7 and 10 yards.
It shoots much better than you would think a gun of it's size would shoot, that's for sure.
Ok I’m with ya . Mine has 2400 rounds thru with a lot of minimags and blazer 40gr hv...get some duds with blazer and a few with minimags .
I carry it when like you say ... better than nothing works in those situations .
Ps dude use the mag loader tool that came with it ! I smoothed the edges on the lips a bit with cratex and dremel tool.
Good review . My extractor chipped last week .. so $4.00 got me a new one! I hold most shots easy in 3” at 20 ‘ .
I don’t like 2 things . The hammer open channel to get dirt/ lint etc in ! Was thinking of a PC of electric tape over it to keep crap out . The other issue is IF you have a dud and need to rack a new one in , its best to hold almost sideways so it weakly ejects a round with head on it yet ! Watch this !
Overall I love it and yes I have good plinkers that are accurate and fun too!
But I love testing my skill with a ittybitty pocket gun. Stay safe !
For sure! It's an awesome little gun, and I feel like Ruger did a lot of good things with it.
It's definitely fun to try to hit targets at extended ranges with lol
Solid video brother! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions and for taking the time to make this!
Thank YOU for the kind words!!
Just got mine last night. I pocket carry in the office and this is hopefully replacing my NAA mini revolver. Which is a great gun on its own. Just getting older and 11 rounds beats 5 anyday.
Those NAA revolvers are pretty nifty, but I'd go with the LCP too.
i own one, for about 4 months now. just about 550 rounds, one failure to fire, easy to rack, easy to shoot, accurate at 10 yards as far as target head shots. i carry mine in a DeSantis softuck holster everyday, didn't like the holster at first, but found the 3:30 position and feels really comfortable, i have to wear my t shirts a little longer. and the pocket holster, if your pants are snug on your waist, the pocket holster stays in place also. yeah 22 doesn't kick the perp as hard as 9mm, or 45, but i can put QUICK 4-5 rounds. stop them dead in their tracks. that's my review!
I use mine in pocket carry holster but I agree with your assessment. It's also just a LOT of fun to me too lol
Very nice video! Good information, pleasant delivery, and beautiful environment. Thanks.
Thank you, Victor. I appreciate the kind words!!
FYI, Ruger manual says dry-firing this gun, perfectly fine.
Yes sir! Thank ya!!
It’s a very good “GET THE F AWAY FROM ME” gun.
Indeed!!!
I know some people have experience feeding issues and such, but mine runs like a champ. I do use quality higher velocity ammo and stick with the 40 grain stuff, which I read or heard was recommended beforehand. And hitting a Honeydew melon or a large cantaloupe at 30 ft. is not much of a challenge, but with my first gen. LCP 380, not so much. I kind of suck with that one. The first gen. 380 is very snappy and the trigger lack much to be desired. But with this LCP 2 22lr version, it's easy to control and fun to shoot. So I'm very comfortable with it as my EDC.
Be sure you load yours with 40 grain rounds. It's picky. I've put about 1,000 rounds through mine. No problem if you use the right ammo.
I recently bought this little tool and I love it. Fun to shoot and reliable. Only malfunction have been a couple of dud rounds from cheap ammo.
I love this pistol because the ammo is so cheap. Not like it used to be, but still not bad.
For sure!
Nice honest assessment.
Just for fun, try CCI Copper-22 with an advertised FPS of 1850 compared to 1640 with CCI Stingers. The Copper-22’s are noticeably hotter with a substantial increase in flash. 💥
Mine is a piece of shit if I load armscor 36grain bullets but when they go off they hit in a 2inch group but it might be the ammo but can you try it and tell me if you have any luck with that ammo but besides that I love it but I never got a single dud with the ammo so I’m going to shoot 1000 rounds of it in my savage 64
Just ordered one.Can't wait to shoot it.Nothing but good reviews !!
I'm excited for you. I've really enjoyed mine. I hope you do as well!!!
Awesome gun, great review.
LCP 32 will be a perfect pocket carry for me.
Not a bad choice
30 Super Carry out of one of these...
The drill in the opening made my sides hurt and my head throb! 🤣🤣
The rest of the spotlight opening secured my thoughts! 😂😂
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I have one and like it. A fun little shooter. And I do carry it also. Thanks for the video.
For sure! Thanks for the kind words!
Very happy with the 22lr lcp2. I’m more comfortable with it than the Taurus g2c. I guess it’s the recoil is a bit better and the way the trigger feels.It loves bulk Remington bucket ammo lol. I tried some cci subsonic too. But mostly just plink with it and practice so I run bulk through it and it’s been great.I had a couple fail to feed but that was only twice out of a lot of rounds and I’m pretty sure it wasn’t the bulk ammo.Mightve been the cci subsonic which I think Ruger doesn’t recommend using on this pistol.Great video man.
Bulk 22 definitely has lower quality control it seems than the higher end stuff in the plastic trays. I love mine too though!
I have one on lay-away as of this morning. Thanks for the great video. Looking forward to getting proficient with it. 👍
They are fun little guns for sure!
I got one to carry at work and I love it! It’s better than nothing or a knife,I have this and two extra mags in my back pocket and forget it’s there most times,(I know it’s there but it’s so light it’s about the same weight as my IPhone)it says in the manual it’s “safe” to dry fire lol I got snap caps just cuz for dry fire.
Same intended purpose for me. And I feel that it's absolutely a leg up in a "less permissive" environment, which are often the targets for gunmen anyways.
@@ArchetypeofMan indeed sir! Agreed
Couldn’t agree more. Great review!
Thank you. 😁
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.
I concur. While not my first choice, I have carried and would again, a small .22 LR when I cant take my 9mm.
Are you from a different planet. Um there are noy any other affordable rounds now. 9mm is 40 bucks just for steel cased 380 is about like that and you can't find it
There are situations you have to go small. The gun you have is better than the one in the car.
Absolutely!
Best 22 on the market. Small round should equate to a small gun imo. Most other 22's are bigger than my Glock 17 they have no practicality it is ridiculous.
I tend to agree with you. A larger .22 though like the TX22 is a lot of fun, but for defensive guns I definitely agree.
I agree...! S&W has a .22 priced around 700-800 and it is the size of a bazooka...I don't understand it...
Own it, love it, I did add a Hogue rubber grip and it's perfect I can hold it with one finger, I definitely recommend the grip and the LCP2 22LR🙂👍I actually bought the Taurus PT22 1st and hated it wouldn't fire any ammo I put through it, I fired my brothers LCP and was hooked, what an awesome gun
One of my favorite purchases. Great for when you have to consider no gun. This one fills the gap nicely
Great review. Great little pocket gun. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Jeremiah!!
Got one for my wife. Gonna get another one soon for myself.
I don't blame you a bit!!
Love my Ruger LCP 2 22. Very easy for my small hands. And I hope to teach my 14 year old how to use it too.
It's a perfect gun for that I think.
I painted my front sight orange and the rear green i used a tooth pick finger nail polish and top it of with a clear coat polish amazing I care this gun and gave my 43x a rest.
I really like mine as well. Very convenient, and it's just plain fun to shoot as well!
Pocket, IWB at the 4 to 6 o'clock, vest carry, or ankle carry... it would be a decent deep cover or backup piece.
I've been very impressed with it. And I was NOT a fan of these types of guns prior to the last few months with this one.
I would have done a few things differently on this pistol. First I would have done an ambi slide mounted safety. Next low profile adjustable sights, and maybe a la S&W EZ380, a grip safety.
An adjustable sight model would be awesome. I understand why they made it the way they did, but i didn't anticipate just how much fun it is to shoot either. Lol
I love this gun plus add a techna clip and go running in gym short with no problems
I've got a DeSantis Pegasus IWB for it I use at the gym. Makes it so easy to never be unarmed
Ruger says its fine to dry fire in the manual. I want one so I can hypothetically 😈 carry very discreetly and get my dad more into ccw instead of just home defense and target shooting
It's great for that for sure!
My LCP .22 Is my daily carry. I think being able to place accurate shots is what separates the boys from the men in this world. 11 shots placed into an apple size target at 10-20 yards is no joke in a gun fight.
I'd take it over the .380 Version for sure. Penetration is adequate, capacity is good, and it sure beats going unarmed thinking about the full sized gun you left at home because you couldn't conceal it that day
Agreed. Precise fast 10 shots from 22lr will do more damage than than big and slow 44 magnum (unless you are a Clint Eastwood )
If I need to duell someone from 25 yards. I would chose tx22 over 44mag. And I'm confident I can do 4 headshots before opponent will raise his big gun.
My favorite part about 22lr that you can as fast shooter as Jerry Miculek. Reliability? Buy high quality ammo, keep your gun super clean and lubed, upgrade hammer springs and firing pin springs, and train clearing malfunctions lighting fast.
The only 9mm that can shoot as fast as 22lr are race guns like MP core 2 , Cenik Rival S, CZ Shadow 2 etc, but those are 42oz handguns.
Great review man. I have medium hands, beautiful medium hands 😂😂😂. Jk. I'm really wanting one of these more and more. Thanks for the review.
Honestly, it certainly fits the bill for a reliable pocket gun, and it won't break the bank to practice with it compared to other calibers. Hard to go wrong with it
I own two.22s a M&P 15-22 with 8 -25 round mags and A S&W victory.22 pistol with five 10 round mags both loaded with Stingers and Velociters along with other little hollow points made by CCI. But a couple are loaded with regular 40 grain copper plated or lead round nose Now I own other bigger caliber weapons for self defense but my .22 s are accurate and may have to serve a purpose my kids handle both with a great proficiency so their is always that
I think .22s get looked over quite a bit and thats unfortunate because they really are a great way to learn and hone fundamentals, and at the end of the day, muzzle energy may not be impressive, but holes in vital places aren't a good way to keep attacking someone either. So I think .22s absolutely have a seat at the table in terms of defense, even if not ideal.
Couldn't agree more! Really good review- thanks!😊
great review ,I expect to get one soon ,I do enjoy a small pistol.
It's a fun little gun for sure!
great review on this little pistol.
I wish 22lr shotshell would cycle in a little piece like this.
I may test it, but I'm not sold on the usefulness of those rounds in general, especially out of this small of a barrel
I carry a .380 LCP. My sights are abysmal. The trigger pull is terrible and the round capacity is just aweful, had to get an extended mag to get 3 fingers on it... Yet I still love it.
The .380 LCP, despite its MANY drawbacks, is one of the best "Gut guns," ever made. Wallet carry, reliable and affordable.
I may reconsider and get one. If for no other reason than to bitch and moan about it on camera. 😂😂😂
At least you have a camera! I just look like a crazy person yelling at targets!!!
😂😂😂
I have both, still trying to figure out what the .22 will shoot without FTFs all the time
@@robertlyman9789 FTF fail to fire or fail to feed?
Hell yes, hungry handgunner!!
I have one. Super great little shooter. Uber reliable.
Ask anyone that says the 22 isn't a viable self-defense weapon this question: if someone is shooting one at you, would you stand there and say, "oh, it's only a 22 - no need to worry."
To be fair, I'm not really gonna want to stand in front of a BB gun either. lol
@@ArchetypeofMan I was thinking that exact same thing this morning!
I recommend the Hogue handall Beaver tail grip sleeve.it improves the look and feel of the pistol positions the trigger finger in the proper position on the trigger so you don't pull shot due to improper position of your trigger finger.
I'll have to give that a try!
@@ArchetypeofMan I put one made for the Springfield Armory Hell Cat osp 9mm on my Hell Cat I like it for $12.00 it's worth it.
Yeah I use the Hogue grip as well fits me perfect, can hold the gun with my middle finger, like you said perfect trigger finger position 👍
Excellent Review. THANKS
Thank you. :)
if they got rid of the mag disconnect and made the safety ambi, id buy one for sure.
I love this gun. I think the trigger is a great trigger better then most .
For sure. I was surprised to find out that it's not a striker fired gun, but rather a single action, hammer fired pistol. Definitely a good trigger considering the size and intended use for the gun. I still love the little pocket rocket lol
i love mine, after upgrading my springs i have yet to have a light firing pin strike, i shoot so fast and straight with this than any gun i’ve ever had, and with the added belt clip i can carry in basket ball shorts
Got a great deal on one at my local gun store guy bought it for his wife and she didn't want it brand new 3 extra mags and a pocket holster 300 bucks out the door. Put it on lay away til my purchase permit comes in(NC) THINK IT WOULD BE A GREAT EDC
Certainly a better option than going unarmed, and dare I say, better than the .380 variant for most of us. A lot easier to shhot quickly and accurately, and cheaper to train with.
Love mine also cci Mini Mags or Stingers work best in mine but not ammo picky, I clean and lubricate often , 800 rounds through mine so far, Ruger Customer Service has been excellent also with my other gun.
For sure. I really like mine as well.
Wow, you have a really good one...ours is very picky, thunderbolts and 36gr mini-mags have been the favorites...a much longer list of ammo it doesn't like...
@@PetuniaIii-pd1ww Hi Yes this is my second one after many return repairs and
good customer service they decided to replace mine.I have had very good luck with the second one.
I really wanted to love this gun, but I can't get it to run reliably enough to be depended on. Even got the spring upgrade kit that people on RUclips raved about, and no noticeable difference. Some call it ammo picky. Well given current ammo circumstances, I haven't been able to find what it likes. I can get a couple mags to run no problem sometimes, but sometimes not. Currently a range toy for me, because it is fun to shoot, but the routine ftf's and double-feeds mean I never carry it on me like I intended to.
I must've gotten a unicorn. Mine has been far, far more reliable than I ever expected it to be. Seems to be about a 50/50 split between folks who love theirs and them being reliable, and folks who haven't had much luck at all. :/ sorry, bro!
We have had our best results with thunderbolts, of all things...shooting 100 per range visit they are 99-100%...the only close 2nd is the 36gr mini-mags...this gun is definitely picky...that said, we normally shoot cheap bulk, which is good practice in clearing problems...
Have you shot CCI Stingers and how did the LCP II handle them?
I have a video on that, but I'll spare you. Lol it didn't go well at first. I had to play with the recoil spring but now it seems to work OK.
Granted, I have a sample size of 1, and other folks have said theirs worked fine out of the box with Stingers.
Great video! What kind of ammo were you running?
Ruger sent me a replacement due to so many feed issues. This one has 100 rounds. Still a few ftf out of 50. Mine seems to like aguila super extra.
I've heard good things about the Aguila
I own the .380 version we in Ma. right now we can’t have the .22. I’d love to own both
I may end up grabbing a 380 at some point to compare. I hate that for you guys.
I got one in Massachusetts last week!
Trigger on mine is 7.5 lbs. Too heavy. I would prefer 2 to 3 lbs less. Mag safety is easy to remove.
Update: Installed MCARBO spring kit - trigger now 5 lbs.
I got shot with a fmj 22lr longway through my ankle, complete pass through. 22s no joke carry whatever's convenient. I carry glock 42( 380 jhps) as backup to my XD subcompact 40.
Holy crap man. That sounds like a really painful day. Are you good now?
@@ArchetypeofMan yea I'm fine now took a minute though. Glad they weren't hollow points or else I wouldn't be walking.
Great post, Watch Hickock post also on this 22.
Thanks Robert!
I love mine and carry it regularly IWB appendix in a "CYA" brand holster. Only 600 rounds through mine, and 3 hiccups during firing. I have come to believe those were "break in related, as they occured within the first 300 rounds and were silly things like double feed of spent case over a new round, or failure to fully eject a spent case. I agree that its an overall excellent pistol with a few small but NOT deal breaker gripes. I think, as with most ofher Ruger pistols and other brand's pistols.... at least TWO mags in the box should be standard. Brand mags are in fact easy to find online, but come on. Also, no damn take down tool? I use a red dot sight adjustment tool for popping up the take down pin. Easily found online as well for a few bucks. I swapped the trigger and all main springs in my pistol.... due to reviews suggesting most potential mechanical issues are solved by doing so. Stronger recoil spring, stronger extractor spring, stronger hammer spring, lighter trigger spring. These pistols have been out long enough that you would THINK Ruger would build them with better springs so its not up to the consumer.... but it is what it is.
Ide have no problem after a good break in period using this as a backup to my xds 4.0 or for hot weather carry
Thats exactly what I use it for. Deep concealment and backup. It excels at those roles, IMO
I like rimfire
I'm a fan as well!
The notch is so you can remove the slide with the hammer foward
Ah! Thank you. I appreciate the knowledge!
Thanks for that info!
Possibly that notch in slide is to allow slide to go forward during disassembly.. this might be my next purchase..🙂
It's a real fun one. I use it for deep concealment in less permissive environments too
Thanks!
What type of ammo were you shooting in this video?
Good video! Thanks.
Thank you. 😁
I almost lost my mind when you said carry defensively lol jk. Have you shot a Walther p22? If so do you like lcp II better?
I've owned 2 P22s. Fun guns, and definitely a better plinker choice than this one. But defensively, this one all day. The LCP has been more reliable for me as well.
@@ArchetypeofMan cool thanks. I really like the p22 so I debating the lcp II or p22 for me to get.
@@shibosuru I had the p22 tactical for one day. Then got a refund the next. Jamming, double feeding, and the last straw was it not even firing the rounds. Worked a whole day with it because I wanted to like it, but pull the trigger no bang. Then I checkt the bullets and they had no markings at all on the primers. It was one of the worst reliable guns I have shot.
@@claybones1 that bytes. I've had two and haven't had a any problems.
I have one. Selling it. Cheaply built junk. Hammer block safety easy to forget and safety levers dig in IWB. Jamamatic with most ammo. Crazy difficult to reassemble slide spring. Picking up my LCP2 22LR next week.
Thank you !
Fight the algorithm
My wife has one and she loves it .it is reliable and easy to conceal great video 🇺🇸🇺🇸 TRUMP 2020 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks man!!
I know it was only 2 seconds of the video and has nothing to do with the review, but Donald Trump comment made me LOL :) A completely non-political joke. Keep up the great work!
I left it in in the hopes that it would be taken the way I said it- mild humor and just me being me. Lol glad it worked
Good one 👍😅
I knew you would like it don’t apologize it’s a great gun and 22 is fine only little wiener boys won’t carry a 22 gotta have big cartridge
Very nice gun 👍
Thanks Eko!!
Wouldn't that be a true double action?
No, because the hammer is already cooked when the trigger is pulled
@@ArchetypeofMan yes, I was thinking that after I thought about it some more.
@@ArchetypeofMan The firearm is a double action firearm that behaves as a single action. The hammer goes back just a little before going forward as the trigger is pulled. The below article states it is a double action firearm.
www.usacarry.com/ruger-security-9-review/#:~:text=The%20Ruger%20Security-9%20system,double-action-only%20action.&text=This%20results%20in%20a%20single,being%20a%20double-action%20pistol
It’s safe to dry fire
I just read that in the manual! Thanks for the heads up
For anyone that doesn't have a manual or that doesn't like to read, it says on the bottom of page 17 of the owners manual that it is safe to dry fire this pistol. At first I sweated this for a couple of days... cuz I don't like to read