Thank you. I mention you a lot lol. Often about my accuracy, often mention i'm not quite to your level yet, and people love hearing stuff like that, that I follow other RUclipsrs.
Ever since I discovered the .327 Federal Magnum I figured I would never want a 22 Magnum. Now you've made me reconsider the possibilities for that less expensive round.
Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of 22 “Magnum”, especially at civilian, self defense distances. It’ll easily penetrate all human bone, and burrow it’s way into vital, internal organs. Congrats on a very KOOL new revolver. 👍
Most excellent choice sir. The 22 magnum is very underrated. There’s several personal defense rounds on the market now that appear to perform very well.
Congratulations. I love the 22WMR. It is by far my favorite round to shoot. Revolver, semi-auto pistol, semi auto rifle, bolt rifle. Love that cartridge. 4" revolver is great for me.
Buffalo's Outdoors is good people. Honest presentations, data, and also enjoyable to watch. Was glad to hear you mention him and his channel. Its also why I also watch this channel. I get presented with some facts and data and I get to make a decision based on my own needs and circumstances. I always appreciate your videos Sam.
Congrats, I absolutely love my S&W 351 pd. I got the Federal Punch on my list now after Buffalo Outdoors video. I'm adding it to my Carry Permit out here in California.
Love the video. Picked up same LCRX last summer and been lovin it. A big fan of WMR and only shoot CCI, Punch, and Game Shok 50 grain offerings. Very accurate. Also have the LCRX in the 2 inch stubbie version, Major difference the extra inch makes albeit the 3 inch is a much bigger gun overall. Love the adjustable sights on the 3 incher. Gun Sam, all the best and thanks for all your quality no nonsense presentations. "The JJ", SW Penna.
Lately I have been watching and rewatching your many videos. Last week my LGS had that very same revolver. I may pick it up tomorrow if it is still available. I have been researching.22 LR as one has been on my radar since before your daughter was born. I have been using a Ruger Single -Six since 1982. Nailing many varmints even several coyotes. Shooting D.A. is my thing and I am just now finishing a large batch of .38 spl for my many revolvers. I do own two LCR's for carry. The Single -Six is also .22 WMR capable but rarely used by me. Looking forward to content on your new piece.
Very cool Sam. Looking forward to testing with it. Minor compliant Ruger, you could have made this a 7-shot without any trouble. S&W run 7 in their snub. One complaint I have about revolvers, the manufacturers aren't going to bother putting a mirror polish in the cylinder chambers for better extraction. Unless your name is Korth, Manurhin, or Freedom Arms.
First, I enjoy your videos and thank you. Next, I hope you have better luck with this Ruger revolver than I've had with my Ruger SP 101 .22 LR. It has been in the gunsmith's more than any gun I've ever had. It's had light strikes, timing issues, ejecting issues, ammo sensitivity, and springs replaced twice. It is the last Ruger revolver I'll ever buy.
Im 74 and have back and hip problems from being a ccw for over 40 years and a sw 43c or sw 360 pd are my carry guns now yes i have a safe full of all cal guns but 22 mag and 22lr are very capable with the new punch ammo and 2 10 round speed strips it works for me I have seen what 22lr and 22mag do to people and its not something to laugh off it works and is very effective great vid thanks for your time making all the vids you do stay safe
Nice shooting right out of the box! Got an LCRx in .22WMR a couple of years ago. Never fired it single action. On a side note, nice to see the 856 fired every time! Just put a Galloway spring kit in mine. Makes a big difference.
Wow that’s nice, look forward to seeing you test some 22 magnum defense rounds. Like Speer gold dot or federal punch 👍 I have a lcr in 357 magnum I carry 38 plus p in it , I really like the Speedbeez loaders
I have the snub-nosed LCR in .22 WMR. It is a very good little shooter. I got the 5 Star speedloaders for it and they work very well. I have the 3in LCRx in .22 LR and I would love to get the 3in LCRx in .22 WMR as well
Nice gun. It’s a good idea to at least give the chambers and bore a quick wipe when it’s new before shooting it to get any grease or crud out. I know it’s tempting not to when you’re excited to shoot a new gun but a good idea anyway. Enjoy your new gun. I envy you Sam and I love your videos
Good video… I’ve always been fascinated with 22mag , I have one bolt action rifle and a 6.5 inch heritage rough rider chambered in it and I’m just looking for a practical excuse to buy one of these LCR’s in 22mag as well because I do want one… just not really sure what I’d do with it other than plinking… some of the self defense rounds are looking pretty good for 22mag now though!
Oh good! This means we can expect to see some 22mag ammo reviews. I hope you will test some of the newer Federal punch 22mag rounds. Toss in some Gold dots and Crit defense in 22mag.
Can't wait to see how other brands of ammo does in that revolver. I have found that the Winchester you used here to be a bit oversized in two Ruger revolvers I own. It wont even chamber in one of them. Congrats and be safe.
You've shown yourself to be an excellent shot, so not being exactly on target at first was probably what I call "New Gun Jitters." I pretty much throw out any accuracy attempts first time I shoot a new gun, LOL.
Having a "bad day "at the range is indicative of the best you can can expect when having a truly "bad day " on the streets. Thanks for your rigorous content, Gun Sam.
Very nice ruger and a cool caliber, glad it ran well for you. I have my dad's ruger single six convertible and when I shoot 22 magnum I get a flash but shooting my sister's rough rider there is no flash . We use the same ammo and barrel length is just about the same.
We looked at the LCRx in .22wmr a couple years ago, but the price and capacity discouraged us...we ended up buying a Taurus 942 in the same caliber, it has been a good gun for us...
Well that was fun! Thanks for commenting on the double action trigger weight. The K 22 Masterpiece was too much for my fingers, (trigger finger and thumb). This could be a workable option.
I bought the very same lcrx in the fall of 2022. Didn’t get three cylinders through it before I had problems. Thought I solved the issue, and put it away for the winter. Spring of ‘23, got it back out, and had problems again. Ruger had me ship it back. Their gunsmith called me from New Hampshire, and said they would replace it, but didn’t recommend my picking another 22 mag. They would send me any other caliber lcrx for free. I picked the.327 federal magnum, and have had no problems. That is sure some kind of customer service.
The snubby version of that is my gym pants gun. That 3" has been talking dirty to me though. Try out some CCI Target FMJs and speedster HV loads if you get a chance.
It’s a cool caliber. I have been a fan of rimfires for many years. Revolvers offer much better versatility with respect to different loadings of various power levels and bullet construction as well. You will probably get a 22 LR in a revolver as well. They are most utilitarian thing you can own really. Thanks for the video.
I like the .22 Magnum as in all practical sense, it is a revolver cartridge. I mean, it's for rifles and some semi autos but the attributes are mostly revolver ones, often sporting semi jacketed hollow point bullets.
@@GunSam i generally use it in rifles. It’s a very capable cartridge in a rifle. I have tried about everything. Most of my ammo is 31 to 33 grains running north of 2000 fps. You usually loose about half of that in a pistol. Although i do have an auto mag that can reach 1600. The little magnum out of a rifle can do a number on most things.
I don’t consider it a self defense cartridge, nor the 22 LR, but they can be forced into that role if necessary. But, they can do a lot of other things very well. Quietly dispatch raccoons, Possums, and weasels in the hen house without frightening the horses, shoot copperheads, humanely end wounded or seriously injured animals on the road without endangering those nearby by launching a 10mm against the pavement, hunt small game, practice, and a million other things. So, to me, everyone should have a few of them. When i am out and about, I often carry a Smith 34 snub with quiets, snake shot, and stingers all in the same cylinder and two speed loaders with Velocitors and Stingers. It’s amazing what they can handle in real world situations where larger more powerful cartridges would be detrimental. I carry other pistols for dedicated self defense purposes. And honestly, so should everyone else.
Thanks, that was excellent. I might be teaching a very petite woman to shoot. She wants to learn on a "Chief Special" because she already has had experience with that type of firearm. That's kind of a challenge to shoot in .38Special for a novice. I was thinking of recommending a revolver in .22LR or .22 Magnum, and that LCRX was 3" was what I was leaning towards. Yes, please, give us some comparison to the other popular calibers!
I really enjoy the 22LR LCR but one compliment is that sometimes when ejecting the spent casings the ejector will slip past the rim and leave behind a case, especially if you don't point the ejection rod/ gun vertical. The tolerance of the metal the sits behind the rim is marginal... Oh and it has a beast, but smooth, but yet beast none the less of a trigger pull.😆 Congratulations on your new score... God bless
Gun I've craved 4 way 2 long !! Been on Taurus list for 2.5 yrs now. Congrat's on ur find. Now $$ I saved up went to several family emergencies w/my 7 g'kids. So stay w/my ole Rohm 22LR western pistol. Goes bang everytime so Good2go ! TY 4 ur fine work
Beauty! I like the grips, sights and exposed hammer. Really great in 38 Special for home defense, IMHO. What I like about the 22 MRF revolver is that you get 22lr rifle barrel velocity. Speer used to make 50 gr Gold Dot 22 Magnum. That load would expand to 40 cal from the little mini revolvers in the gel. Speer now has a 40 gr 22 Magnum. How about testing some loads in the gel with your new revolver? Great video.
Definitely a purchase to be excited about. I saw Buffalo's video too and the performance difference between the 2" vs the 3" was quite surprising. Nice revolver! To be on the safe side I would throw some snap caps it there when doing a lot of dry firing. I always enjoy your videos.
LOVE my .22LR LCR snubby. Makes a great trainer and just an all around fun gun to shoot. Must have 1000 rounds through it with one true dud. It's by far my most reliable rimfire handgun. Also picked up a NAA Black Widow in .22 WMR/.22 LR and it is great too.
I like .22 WMR; it’s a helluva lot of fun in a 6.5” Single Six. That being said, when my neck’s on the line, the choice between standard pressure.38 Special and .22 WMR is no choice at all.
Hey Sammy Congrats 👏 on your new pew pew friend I must say it looks pretty kool 😎 . 22mag is nothing to sneeze at,With the right load you can definitely Stop an attacker in there tracks..👣
Sweet! I feel your frustration about the Bobcats. I have two of them I bought back in the 80s. Even after new springs and a rolled pin, neither functions as reliably as I remember them. Could be 33-34 year old magazines but not sure I want to spend any more money on them as your new version was exhibiting the same problems mine have. Thinking that for small, concealable .22s, an eight shot revolver is going to work a lot better. You were hitting the steel with the Ruger, but the “magnum” roar was drowning out the ding.
I saw your video on the Ruger lcr in 22 wmr (3") and bought the gun for myself... I love it!!! I noticed that you later changed out the grips. May I ask why? I like the ones that came with mine, though they do seem to print a bit. Pollack
Ruger LCP II or Taurus TX22 are incredible options for .22, especially with Punch ammo. Totally changed my mind on .22 Semi Auto...nothing else comes close for me.
Suggestiong: 45 grain Federal Punch vs 45 grain Underwood Critical Defense! Also, the 40 grain Speer Gold Dot will likely function extremely well from a 3" barrel...
I had a Baretta 21A for a while also and it jammed like crazy! I wanted it for a BUG but it was so unreliable I couldn't believe it. I have looked at the LCRX in 22 Mag a good bit for the girls in the family. Right now the old guy, me, is still carrying the .327 or. 357 in three inch models. For a BUG usually I carry the SDX .45 with one in chamber. Arthritus and lack of grip strength means I only have six rounds for back up but hopefully they will be six good ones. Keep up the good videos.
Hopefully your marital problems with Taurus have finally been resolved. I have a 2" 856 that I did a trigger job on and can hit 6" targets at 25 yards pretty consistently. Would like to get it in a 3" as well. It's too bad that Ruger didn't go with 7 or 8 rounds in that LCRx, but you've made me consider it. I wanted to mention the Hornady .22 WMR defensive loads if you haven't tried them. I still prefer my LCR in .327 Fed Mag and it gets a lot of carry time. I have a couple Kimber K6s's, and the 4" is a really great gun and easy to shoot even with hot .357 loads. I can't hit much of anything with my 2" K6s with either .38 spl or .357 Mag.
Congratulations Sam on your new revolver. You did well on your first time shooting it too. I've carried a NAA 22 WMR SA five shot for a number of years as a back-up belly gun to my Ruger SP101 .357 MAG DAO primary. Which leads to a question. Using ballistic gel, would the destructive effects of a round, 22WMR or larger, be measurably more destructive if the muzzle is pushed up against the gel than if fired from 2 - 3 feet away from the gel?
In the old days that would be called a "kit gun". That's a kit gun that can well double as a concealed cary gun. Plus it could double as a bug out gun. You could carry quite a bit of ammo for little weight. Good choice......
I absolutely love my Taurus TX22 with it’s lightweight aluminum and polymer frame. I’m considering the purchase of the Ruger LCRX in .38, but i’d like to rent one at a gun range, to experience the recoil and grip comfort. My current steel frame revolvers are pretty heavy but recoil isn’t much at all. I seems you can have light recoil with a heavy gun, or a heavy recoil with a light gun.
Nice little revolver. You can't go wrong with a Ruger. I used to know a group of black bear hunters that used dogs and guess what they used to kill their bears? A 22 mag Ruger revolver. One head shot and they had meat and fur. The fur trade is dead here in the NC mountains but people still eat bears. I personally don't like bear meat, but whatever rocks their socks is cool with me. I do love deer meat though and I know from personal experience that one 40 gr 22 lr bullet in the head will drop one in its tracks. Underestimate a 22 caliber and it could be the last thing you do. Just saying. The 9mm ain't all that good either. You've proven that many times. I'll stick with a 45 acp and 357 mag. They have the stats to back up what they will do and have been doing since 1911 and 1935. Keep up the awesome videos and stay safe bro.
Welcome to the world of .22 magnum ! It's my favorite round of all and my daily carry gun in SW 351 PD . Keep dry firing that Ruger and the trigger will get better and better. Get yourself some Armscor 40 g jhp in nickel case . They are about 13.99 a box of 50 . Great video
Thanks, but Armscor? I tested that ammo and it was terrible. I would not recommend it to anyone for safety reasons. ruclips.net/video/2xGuqANI2L4/видео.html
considering how much of a unicorn that LCR in 327 is right now, I might just have to pick up a 3" LCRx in 22 Mag instead. Ruger's website lists a lot of LCR models as "unavailable" - maybe they're discontinuing them? I'd hate if they discontinued the 327 model before I got one.
Nice piece! I think I've heard that rimfire revolvers tend to have heavier hammer springs than centerfire to help with more reliable ignition, so that may be why your cary lcr has a lighter double action, but don't quote me on that. Great shooting though!
Yeah, they do have heavier springs. That's why when I had some Taurus .22's the transfer bars would break but they never broke on any centerfire Taurus revolvers I owned.
My wife's car gun is the Ruger LCR DA 2" in 22wmr- the LCR is a great revolver- looking to get more of them at some point. Oh also- the trigger on the LCR 22lr & 22wmr are heavier than the centerfire LCR's on purpose but still smooth.
Welcome to the 22 mag club! Nice gun....I wanted one myself but the 3 inch barrels were pretty hard to come by when I bought my 351pd. I am not one of those that elevate the 22 wmr into 38 or 9 but it's better than a sharp stick!
Well I do have two other .22 Mag revolvers lol. But they are Heritage and not really practical. You definitely need double action and a swing out cylinder for any real use.
Man I am just now seeing this for some reason! Thanks so much for the mention! I always appreciate the work you put into your videos.
Thank you. I mention you a lot lol. Often about my accuracy, often mention i'm not quite to your level yet, and people love hearing stuff like that, that I follow other RUclipsrs.
"I didn't clean it, I just come from the gun store". Made me smile, I did that man times.
Ever since I discovered the .327 Federal Magnum I figured I would never want a 22 Magnum. Now you've made me reconsider the possibilities for that less expensive round.
Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of 22 “Magnum”, especially at civilian, self defense distances. It’ll easily penetrate all human bone, and burrow it’s way into vital, internal organs.
Congrats on a very KOOL new revolver. 👍
One of the few channels I have not grown weary of and isn’t clickbait central and look forward to seeing, keep up the great work!
Thank you
The guy sells untrustworthy firearms
Aww man I’m so psyched for your 22mag vids !!!! I love 22mag !
Most excellent choice sir. The 22 magnum is very underrated. There’s several personal defense rounds on the market now that appear to perform very well.
I like BUffalo! Good dude! Great upgrade for you! Happy Shootin! 💥
I have that revolver and LOVE it!!! 22 Magnum is a wicked round with negligent recoil. The 8 shot 22LR is bad ass too.
Congratulations. I love the 22WMR. It is by far my favorite round to shoot. Revolver, semi-auto pistol, semi auto rifle, bolt rifle. Love that cartridge. 4" revolver is great for me.
Buffalo's Outdoors is good people. Honest presentations, data, and also enjoyable to watch. Was glad to hear you mention him and his channel. Its also why I also watch this channel. I get presented with some facts and data and I get to make a decision based on my own needs and circumstances. I always appreciate your videos Sam.
Thank yee!
LOL- ing - One followed me home about 10 days ago. I love it! 150 rounds later either the trigger lightened up or my finger is stronger.
Congratulations 👏 on the new acquisition Sam, may it serve you well and as we say in my country - "We wish you to shoot only paper and steel with it"!
It is the hope of all that is shot. If 'other' needs to be shot, it's their decision more than it is mine.
Thought that's what they said in Chicongo.
And wood. And varmint guts. And soup cans. And other stuff that needs a hole in it. Haha
is that what criminals are wearing nowadays
Congrats, I absolutely love my S&W 351 pd. I got the Federal Punch on my list now after Buffalo Outdoors video. I'm adding it to my Carry Permit out here in California.
Heavy coat, gloves - real world shooting. I'm impressed!
Cool gun. I love my 3" in .38. I carry it IWB a ton in warmer weather. Handy and light and very accurate.
I have a 3" SW M65 K-frame and it is sweet! Great barrel length.
Love the video. Picked up same LCRX last summer and been lovin it. A big fan of WMR and only shoot CCI, Punch, and Game Shok 50 grain offerings. Very accurate. Also have the LCRX in the 2 inch stubbie version, Major difference the extra inch makes albeit the 3 inch is a much bigger gun overall. Love the adjustable sights on the 3 incher. Gun Sam, all the best and thanks for all your quality no nonsense presentations. "The JJ", SW Penna.
Nice choice and kudos for giving a shoutout to Buffalo. Y’all both have great channels.
That look of sheer joy on your face as you were reaching into that box! Haha!
Lately I have been watching and rewatching your many videos. Last week my LGS had that very same revolver. I may pick it up tomorrow if it is still available. I have been researching.22 LR as one has been on my radar since before your daughter was born. I have been using a Ruger Single -Six since 1982. Nailing many varmints even several coyotes. Shooting D.A. is my thing and I am just now finishing a large batch of .38 spl for my many revolvers. I do own two LCR's for carry. The Single -Six is also .22 WMR capable but rarely used by me. Looking forward to content on your new piece.
Very cool Sam. Looking forward to testing with it. Minor compliant Ruger, you could have made this a 7-shot without any trouble. S&W run 7 in their snub.
One complaint I have about revolvers, the manufacturers aren't going to bother putting a mirror polish in the cylinder chambers for better extraction. Unless your name is Korth, Manurhin, or Freedom Arms.
First, I enjoy your videos and thank you.
Next, I hope you have better luck with this Ruger revolver than I've had with my Ruger SP 101 .22 LR. It has been in the gunsmith's more than any gun I've ever had. It's had light strikes, timing issues, ejecting issues, ammo sensitivity, and springs replaced twice. It is the last Ruger revolver I'll ever buy.
Im 74 and have back and hip problems from being a ccw for over 40 years and a sw 43c or sw 360 pd are my carry guns now yes i have a safe full of all cal guns but 22 mag and 22lr are very capable with the new punch ammo and 2 10 round speed strips it works for me I have seen what 22lr and 22mag do to people and its not something to laugh off it works and is very effective great vid thanks for your time making all the vids you do stay safe
I really enjoy your tests Sam....you're honest with your evaluations.
Nice shooting right out of the box! Got an LCRx in .22WMR a couple of years ago. Never fired it single action. On a side note, nice to see the 856 fired every time! Just put a Galloway spring kit in mine. Makes a big difference.
Very cool new gun! I've thought about the 22 mag myself in that config. I love my lcrx in 327 so I know I'd like that one too.
Great video. Liked Buffalo Outdoors videos on this as well.
Thank you for sharing, Sam. I have the LCRx with 3" barrel. Love that revolver. Mine is chambered in 38 Special
Brother Sam, now maturing in leaps n bounds , with your choice of Brands 😉
Wow that’s nice, look forward to seeing you test some 22 magnum defense rounds. Like Speer gold dot or federal punch 👍 I have a lcr in 357 magnum I carry 38 plus p in it , I really like the Speedbeez loaders
I have some ammo all ready to test.
I have the snub-nosed LCR in .22 WMR. It is a very good little shooter. I got the 5 Star speedloaders for it and they work very well. I have the 3in LCRx in .22 LR and I would love to get the 3in LCRx in .22 WMR as well
Nice purchase!! Looking forward to the tests to come. 🤠👍🏻
Nice gun. It’s a good idea to at least give the chambers and bore a quick wipe when it’s new before shooting it to get any grease or crud out. I know it’s tempting not to when you’re excited to shoot a new gun but a good idea anyway. Enjoy your new gun. I envy you Sam and I love your videos
Good video… I’ve always been fascinated with 22mag , I have one bolt action rifle and a 6.5 inch heritage rough rider chambered in it and I’m just looking for a practical excuse to buy one of these LCR’s in 22mag as well because I do want one… just not really sure what I’d do with it other than plinking… some of the self defense rounds are looking pretty good for 22mag now though!
LCRx ejection gets better over time, mine works great, occasional stick but better then when new otb.
I think I fell in love with that little revolver 😊
Congratulations Sam on the new gat, got to love a wheel gun!
Oh good! This means we can expect to see some 22mag ammo reviews. I hope you will test some of the newer Federal punch 22mag rounds. Toss in some Gold dots and Crit defense in 22mag.
I have a box of gold dot and critical defense ready to go. I do have some punch but only like 7 rounds so I need to get some more.
Can't wait to see how other brands of ammo does in that revolver.
I have found that the Winchester you used here to be a bit oversized in two Ruger revolvers I own.
It wont even chamber in one of them.
Congrats and be safe.
You've shown yourself to be an excellent shot, so not being exactly on target at first was probably what I call "New Gun Jitters." I pretty much throw out any accuracy attempts first time I shoot a new gun, LOL.
Having a "bad day "at the range is indicative of the best you can can expect when having a truly "bad day " on the streets.
Thanks for your rigorous content, Gun Sam.
Very nice ruger and a cool caliber, glad it ran well for you. I have my dad's ruger single six convertible and when I shoot 22 magnum I get a flash but shooting my sister's rough rider there is no flash . We use the same ammo and barrel length is just about the same.
Blast! A good company finally makes a Revolver for the .22 wmr and it's only got a 6 shot cylinder!
We looked at the LCRx in .22wmr a couple years ago, but the price and capacity discouraged us...we ended up buying a Taurus 942 in the same caliber, it has been a good gun for us...
Nice! Congrats brother!
Can't wait for fun you're going to share with that.
Well that was fun! Thanks for commenting on the double action trigger weight. The K 22 Masterpiece was too much for my fingers, (trigger finger and thumb). This could be a workable option.
I bought the very same lcrx in the fall of 2022. Didn’t get three cylinders through it before I had problems. Thought I solved the issue, and put it away for the winter. Spring of ‘23, got it back out, and had problems again. Ruger had me ship it back. Their gunsmith called me from New Hampshire, and said they would replace it, but didn’t recommend my picking another 22 mag. They would send me any other caliber lcrx for free. I picked the.327 federal magnum, and have had no problems. That is sure some kind of customer service.
Fantastic I'm looking at a diamondback sidekick for my collection !
Nice 75 yard steel hits with the Ruger👍🏾😁🏈
The snubby version of that is my gym pants gun. That 3" has been talking dirty to me though. Try out some CCI Target FMJs and speedster HV loads if you get a chance.
Very nice! I've got the 3 inch LCRX in 357 Mag. I've wanted a 22 WMR for a while. You and Buffalo are a bad influence....grin.
It’s a cool caliber. I have been a fan of rimfires for many years. Revolvers offer much better versatility with respect to different loadings of various power levels and bullet construction as well. You will probably get a 22 LR in a revolver as well. They are most utilitarian thing you can own really. Thanks for the video.
I like the .22 Magnum as in all practical sense, it is a revolver cartridge. I mean, it's for rifles and some semi autos but the attributes are mostly revolver ones, often sporting semi jacketed hollow point bullets.
@@GunSam i generally use it in rifles. It’s a very capable cartridge in a rifle. I have tried about everything. Most of my ammo is 31 to 33 grains running north of 2000 fps. You usually loose about half of that in a pistol. Although i do have an auto mag that can reach 1600. The little magnum out of a rifle can do a number on most things.
I don’t consider it a self defense cartridge, nor the 22 LR, but they can be forced into that role if necessary. But, they can do a lot of other things very well. Quietly dispatch raccoons, Possums, and weasels in the hen house without frightening the horses, shoot copperheads, humanely end wounded or seriously injured animals on the road without endangering those nearby by launching a 10mm against the pavement, hunt small game, practice, and a million other things. So, to me, everyone should have a few of them. When i am out and about, I often carry a Smith 34 snub with quiets, snake shot, and stingers all in the same cylinder and two speed loaders with Velocitors and Stingers. It’s amazing what they can handle in real world situations where larger more powerful cartridges would be detrimental. I carry other pistols for dedicated self defense purposes. And honestly, so should everyone else.
Federal punch 22 magnum 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks, that was excellent. I might be teaching a very petite woman to shoot. She wants to learn on a "Chief Special" because she already has had experience with that type of firearm. That's kind of a challenge to shoot in .38Special for a novice. I was thinking of recommending a revolver in .22LR or .22 Magnum, and that LCRX was 3" was what I was leaning towards. Yes, please, give us some comparison to the other popular calibers!
I like my .38 caliber LCRx. It covers a wide range of ammo, wadcutters to +P hollowpoints. The lower power rounds I can shoot fast.
I really enjoy the 22LR LCR but one compliment is that sometimes when ejecting the spent casings the ejector will slip past the rim and leave behind a case, especially if you don't point the ejection rod/ gun vertical. The tolerance of the metal the sits behind the rim is marginal...
Oh and it has a beast, but smooth, but yet beast none the less of a trigger pull.😆
Congratulations on your new score...
God bless
Thanks for a great video. You always do a good job and I thoroughly enjoy your videos.
Gun I've craved 4 way 2 long !! Been on Taurus list for 2.5 yrs now. Congrat's on ur find. Now $$ I saved up went to several family emergencies w/my 7 g'kids. So stay w/my ole Rohm 22LR western pistol. Goes bang everytime so Good2go ! TY 4 ur fine work
Beauty! I like the grips, sights and exposed hammer. Really great in 38 Special for home defense, IMHO.
What I like about the 22 MRF revolver is that you get 22lr rifle barrel velocity.
Speer used to make 50 gr Gold Dot 22 Magnum. That load would expand to 40 cal from the little mini revolvers in the gel. Speer now has a 40 gr 22 Magnum. How about testing some loads in the gel with your new revolver?
Great video.
What a plucky little plinker! Shows you are a Smith and Ruger type.
Still need to get ya a new Colt one day. ❤ 🎉
Definitely a purchase to be excited about. I saw Buffalo's video too and the performance difference between the 2" vs the 3" was quite surprising. Nice revolver! To be on the safe side I would throw some snap caps it there when doing a lot of dry firing. I always enjoy your videos.
LOVE my .22LR LCR snubby. Makes a great trainer and just an all around fun gun to shoot. Must have 1000 rounds through it with one true dud. It's by far my most reliable rimfire handgun. Also picked up a NAA Black Widow in .22 WMR/.22 LR and it is great too.
Rimfire revolvers are great.
Gun Sam, in the pocket auto's the 25acp was always more relabel because the ammo is not heel crimped.
Absolutely right
Very nice! And I told you already when you did you show us your 22 Beretta you should have taken a revolver. Especially as "Revolver Aficionado"
Of course it's well made! It's a Ruger! Have fun with it
I like .22 WMR; it’s a helluva lot of fun in a 6.5” Single Six. That being said, when my neck’s on the line, the choice between standard pressure.38 Special and .22 WMR is no choice at all.
Hey Sammy Congrats 👏 on your new pew pew friend I must say it looks pretty kool 😎 . 22mag is nothing to sneeze at,With the right load you can definitely Stop an attacker in there tracks..👣
Sweet! I feel your frustration about the Bobcats. I have two of them I bought back in the 80s. Even after new springs and a rolled pin, neither functions as reliably as I remember them. Could be 33-34 year old magazines but not sure I want to spend any more money on them as your new version was exhibiting the same problems mine have. Thinking that for small, concealable .22s, an eight shot revolver is going to work a lot better.
You were hitting the steel with the Ruger, but the “magnum” roar was drowning out the ding.
I bought myself a second bobcat magazine. Lost it the first time I used it shooting.
I saw your video on the Ruger lcr in 22 wmr (3") and bought the gun for myself... I love it!!! I noticed that you later changed out the grips. May I ask why? I like the ones that came with mine, though they do seem to print a bit.
Pollack
5 for 6 on the 22M from Long range on first cylinder! and 2nd...
GREAT SHOW!!
Congratulations on your new toy!
Ruger LCP II or Taurus TX22 are incredible options for .22, especially with Punch ammo. Totally changed my mind on .22 Semi Auto...nothing else comes close for me.
No issues with Punch in the LCP?
Suggestiong: 45 grain Federal Punch vs 45 grain Underwood Critical Defense! Also, the 40 grain Speer Gold Dot will likely function extremely well from a 3" barrel...
I have this one in the stubby form. I love it. I have been tempted for a couple of years to get the 3” version.
I had a Baretta 21A for a while also and it jammed like crazy! I wanted it for a BUG but it was so unreliable I couldn't believe it. I have looked at the LCRX in 22 Mag a good bit for the girls in the family. Right now the old guy, me, is still carrying the .327 or. 357 in three inch models. For a BUG usually I carry the SDX .45 with one in chamber. Arthritus and lack of grip strength means I only have six rounds for back up but hopefully they will be six good ones. Keep up the good videos.
Hopefully your marital problems with Taurus have finally been resolved. I have a 2" 856 that I did a trigger job on and can hit 6" targets at 25 yards pretty consistently. Would like to get it in a 3" as well.
It's too bad that Ruger didn't go with 7 or 8 rounds in that LCRx, but you've made me consider it. I wanted to mention the Hornady .22 WMR defensive loads if you haven't tried them.
I still prefer my LCR in .327 Fed Mag and it gets a lot of carry time.
I have a couple Kimber K6s's, and the 4" is a really great gun and easy to shoot even with hot .357 loads. I can't hit much of anything with my 2" K6s with either .38 spl or .357 Mag.
Congratulations Sam on your new revolver. You did well on your first time shooting it too.
I've carried a NAA 22 WMR SA five shot for a number of years as a back-up belly gun to my Ruger SP101 .357 MAG DAO primary. Which leads to a question.
Using ballistic gel, would the destructive effects of a round, 22WMR or larger, be measurably more destructive if the muzzle is pushed up against the gel than if fired from 2 - 3 feet away from the gel?
Sweet little revolver 👍
Welcome to the Ruger revolver family. Best bang for the buck (no pun intended)🤣
For a second I thought you got your hands on those new Beretta in .380 acp. But that's cool too.
In the old days that would be called a "kit gun". That's a kit gun that can well double as a concealed cary gun. Plus it could double as a bug out gun. You could carry quite a bit of ammo for little weight. Good choice......
I put a pachmayr diamond pro grip on my lcr 357 and it made a huge difference for me.
I absolutely love my Taurus TX22 with it’s lightweight aluminum and polymer frame. I’m considering the purchase of the Ruger LCRX in .38, but i’d like to rent one at a gun range, to experience the recoil and grip comfort. My current steel frame revolvers are pretty heavy but recoil isn’t much at all. I seems you can have light recoil with a heavy gun, or a heavy recoil with a light gun.
Thank you.
Shout out to Buffalo, I do like the LCR's.
Nice gun! Great pick up.
Nice little revolver. You can't go wrong with a Ruger. I used to know a group of black bear hunters that used dogs and guess what they used to kill their bears? A 22 mag Ruger revolver. One head shot and they had meat and fur. The fur trade is dead here in the NC mountains but people still eat bears. I personally don't like bear meat, but whatever rocks their socks is cool with me. I do love deer meat though and I know from personal experience that one 40 gr 22 lr bullet in the head will drop one in its tracks. Underestimate a 22 caliber and it could be the last thing you do. Just saying. The 9mm ain't all that good either. You've proven that many times. I'll stick with a 45 acp and 357 mag. They have the stats to back up what they will do and have been doing since 1911 and 1935. Keep up the awesome videos and stay safe bro.
Welcome to the world of .22 magnum ! It's my favorite round of all and my daily carry gun in SW 351 PD .
Keep dry firing that Ruger and the trigger will get better and better. Get yourself some Armscor 40 g jhp in nickel case . They are about 13.99 a box of 50 . Great video
Thanks, but Armscor? I tested that ammo and it was terrible. I would not recommend it to anyone for safety reasons. ruclips.net/video/2xGuqANI2L4/видео.html
Nice purchase and great review.
considering how much of a unicorn that LCR in 327 is right now, I might just have to pick up a 3" LCRx in 22 Mag instead. Ruger's website lists a lot of LCR models as "unavailable" - maybe they're discontinuing them? I'd hate if they discontinued the 327 model before I got one.
All the Ruger 22 revolvers need a good chamber cleaning and polishing, when new. The single actions are just as tight, but the ejector is powerful.
a cool looking👍 little gun
I love it and the exposed hammer like all my wheel guns
Nice. They have a good reputation. Hope it serves you well.
That looks like a nice piece!
Nice piece! I think I've heard that rimfire revolvers tend to have heavier hammer springs than centerfire to help with more reliable ignition, so that may be why your cary lcr has a lighter double action, but don't quote me on that. Great shooting though!
Yeah, they do have heavier springs. That's why when I had some Taurus .22's the transfer bars would break but they never broke on any centerfire Taurus revolvers I owned.
Nice guns...have had a couple in 9mm and .327...
And the frames on .22, .22 Mag and .38 are aluminum...
That's why the screen says it's aluminum. I don't know why people keep missing that tag on the screen when I mentioned I thought it was steel.
My wife's car gun is the Ruger LCR DA 2" in 22wmr- the LCR is a great revolver- looking to get more of them at some point. Oh also- the trigger on the LCR 22lr & 22wmr are heavier than the centerfire LCR's on purpose but still smooth.
Welcome to the 22 mag club! Nice gun....I wanted one myself but the 3 inch barrels were pretty hard to come by when I bought my 351pd. I am not one of those that elevate the 22 wmr into 38 or 9 but it's better than a sharp stick!
Well I do have two other .22 Mag revolvers lol. But they are Heritage and not really practical. You definitely need double action and a swing out cylinder for any real use.
Diamond back maverick. S.a. d.a. swing out 9 shot. Lr and mag.
Seemed to me at 75 yards you got more hits with the LCRx. Ejector works pretty well after about 200 rounds, it did on mine.
Taurus has a 9 shot convertible Tracker 22LR and 22mag. 4" barrel for a kit gun.
The cylinder gap on that Heritage you have is probably a mile wide. Definitely accounts for your noticable performance deficit.