Anyone buy one of these yet? Hammer or striker fired?
LCP 22
- Thread starter ladder13
- Start date
I just got the LCP II in .22lr a while back. hammer fired and a great little pocket pistol. avoid Winchester ammo as it gets light strikes. CCI runs 100%. lee
VictorLouis
Member
- Joined
- Feb 29, 2000
- Messages
- 2,346
- Reaction score
- 2,564
Everything I am seeing and reading on this little guy indicates a winner.
max503
Member
Last edited:
hittman77
Member
I bought one locally about a month ago. In the $300 range I believe.
Only have about 200 rounds through it but it's been perfect so far.
First 50 rounds were from an old box of CCI Stingers I had. The next 150 or so were a mix of regular bulk packaged Federal, Winchester and Aguila.
I trust mine enough that I've bought an IWB holster and actually have carried it for a week or so.
Only have about 200 rounds through it but it's been perfect so far.
First 50 rounds were from an old box of CCI Stingers I had. The next 150 or so were a mix of regular bulk packaged Federal, Winchester and Aguila.
I trust mine enough that I've bought an IWB holster and actually have carried it for a week or so.
- Joined
- Apr 13, 2012
- Messages
- 1,588
- Reaction score
- 8,212
Bought one yesterday and just returned from the range. Fun little pistol, shot to point of aim @ 7 meters. I put a dab of whiteout on the front sight, because my old eyes need the help. 250 rounds thru it. A mix of CCI solid and hollow point, Federal Match lead, CCI Velocitor and even very old Remington Thunderbolts from Walmart. Gobbled them all up with no issues. Very nice little mouse gun. Paid $260.00 at LGS.
- Joined
- Nov 8, 2009
- Messages
- 10,977
- Reaction score
- 19,580
- City & State/Province
- Wrong side of Washington
It’s meant to used at bad breath distance. No sights required.
max503
Member
Heck. Don't mind me I'm just spoutin' off. I might even get one someday.
I'm just thinking back on an H&R 22 revolver I used to have. I even bent the front blade sight over to one side in an attempt to get it to shoot to POA.
It was frustrating trying to hit anything with that gun.
Why couldn't they have just cut a dovetail for that rear sight?
I'm just thinking back on an H&R 22 revolver I used to have. I even bent the front blade sight over to one side in an attempt to get it to shoot to POA.
It was frustrating trying to hit anything with that gun.
Why couldn't they have just cut a dovetail for that rear sight?
Last edited:
GeoJelly
Member
I'm watching this with interest - I've seen some reports of light strikes on both Ruger Forum and GlockTalk. I think of it as kind of a poor-man's 2214 - but with a 10-rd mag instead of 8-rd. The 2213/2214 are/were of higher build quality, but heavier and very wide at the top of the grips. There is one at our (one and only 
) LGS and it's been sitting there for several weeks at $329. I wish Glock would've made their .22 on the G42 frame instead of the huge G19 frame.
) LGS and it's been sitting there for several weeks at $329. I wish Glock would've made their .22 on the G42 frame instead of the huge G19 frame.wetdog1911
Member
It will certainly be my next purchase, one last try at a bottom feeder.
I literally grew up with 1911s, having bought my first one @age 13/14 from the DCM in 1962 or 3. You could do that back then before the laws changed. A WWII Ithaca that had a second job as a maraca in a Latin band and cost a whopping $25.
Sadly, with age, arthur, and loss of hand strength I could no longer reliably manipulate my carry 1911's and got my second ever revolver @ age 70.
I'm hoping that the "Lite Rack" and the 'ears' on the LCP II .22 will enable me to go back to the bottom feeders that I prefer and certainly shoot better. Have no qualms carrying a .22 for CCW that I can shoot well over a snubby .38 that I don't.
Everything I've seen or read about the LCP II .22 indicates it just might fill the bill. We'll see.
Rob
I literally grew up with 1911s, having bought my first one @age 13/14 from the DCM in 1962 or 3. You could do that back then before the laws changed. A WWII Ithaca that had a second job as a maraca in a Latin band and cost a whopping $25.
Sadly, with age, arthur, and loss of hand strength I could no longer reliably manipulate my carry 1911's and got my second ever revolver @ age 70.
I'm hoping that the "Lite Rack" and the 'ears' on the LCP II .22 will enable me to go back to the bottom feeders that I prefer and certainly shoot better. Have no qualms carrying a .22 for CCW that I can shoot well over a snubby .38 that I don't.
Everything I've seen or read about the LCP II .22 indicates it just might fill the bill. We'll see.
Rob
VictorLouis
Member
- Joined
- Feb 29, 2000
- Messages
- 2,346
- Reaction score
- 2,564
At the cost of .22, one can afford to find a load that works, LOL.
Dave from Pa
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
We just purchased one a few days ago.So far its reliable and shoots to point of aim.My wife carried a Beretta 21a that met all her requirements but bottom line the 21a is not reliable.So far the LCP .22 is living up to our expectations.Slide takes little or no effort to pull back, has a safety which was a requirement and after almost 500 rds of assorted .22 has proven very reliable.She is comfortable with it and shoots it well, she's happy.
JohnRippert
Member
I really like mine but it has had some light strike issues. Even the recommended CCI Minimags has one every magazine or two. The light stike issues seem to be very hit or miss. Some people have no problems, and others have a lot. Extremely accurate for the size. I have a message in to Ruger to see about the LS issues. If I can get it to be reliable enough I will use it for dog walks, etc. I added some acrylic paint to the front sight. A layer of white followed by a layer of fluorescent yellow. Makes a world of difference.
JohnRippert
Member
The dents on both the fired and misfired cases look the same, pretty light. A longer FP would probably help. I took some measurements with my calipers and and the FP channel has a 15/100 slope upwards from the back of the slide to the front. I will add a pic I took of the breech face showing how little of the rim gets hit by the FP. I think that the channel needs to come down a bit to ensure more contact with the cartridge rim. The tip of the FP is tiny, and could use some enlarging IMO. The hammer makes contact with the back of the FP just below the centerline on mine. I also think that the hammer could use a bit of extending. There is a couple mm of clearance for a longer hammer in the back of the frame.
Last edited:
- Joined
- Apr 3, 2011
- Messages
- 2,961
- Reaction score
- 4,311
- City & State/Province
- Northern Middle Tennessee
I have a first generation LCP 380 that I got around 2008-9 it has been flawless, and my constant companion everywhere it is legal to do so. I am seriously thinking about one of these as a trainer as trigger time with any 380 can get expensive if you want to remain proficient, and I do. I appreciate the insights here. while I don't like a gun that malfunctions one could look at it as good practice for stoppage drills in a real world situation.
GeoJelly
Member
Great picture and analysis sir! The sad thing is, apparently no one at Ruger is conducting the same analysis. Looks like, and I hate to say this, the attitude there is to get them out the door and worry about fine-tuning later … if anyone complains. Maybe Galloway or Volquartsen (sp?) will step up with a better firing pin.
Similar threads
