new Ruger LCP in .22 lr

[Lee Barner]

I shouldn't go to gun shops and say "I wish they made this in .22" because they will hand you one. I had no idea they were even thinking about making these. they just got them in Monday and have sold one every day, including today. neat little pocket pistol that comes with a pocket holster and mag loader. if it ever stops raining I will take to Deno56's back yard and try it out. lee

 

[ColbyBruce]

It should work in the rain; looking for the range test.

 

[D Brown]

That's impressive! Thanks for posting.

 

[merl67]

My pocket carry is a Ruger lcp I look foward to a range report it would mak a great practice gun for those of us who prefer to carry discreetly...

 

[grover99]

I ordered one from Buds and plan to use it as a bug. A friend got one I found it is a fun little gun to shoot. Will drop in the front chest pocket of my bibs just fine.

 

[dusty3030]

I hope they are a good one. I love toting a little .22 around the farm. Right now I'm using a Ruger LCR .22

Shooting at running field rats from the tractor seat is a fun challenge.

 

[Jessie]

What’s its size compared to the .380? The same?

 

[Lee Barner]

Jessie, I didn't do a side by side comparison, but in the case it looks the same or real close. lee

 

[VaTom]

Nice. Thanks for posting. Have a Ruger SR22 that is ultra reliable and fun. Looks like it would do nicely in the front chest pocket of my waders for when I hike in the National Forest for trout fishing. Have been carrying a Berreta BS 950 .25 for the same purpose that had belonged to my Dad but I don't particularly care for it.

 

[Jessie]

It’s nice being a centerfire, though.
Hard to tap rack a new round in when you have a Brookie on.

 

[fmflorida]

Let me know how you like it! My local shop has one of these and I have seriously been considering picking it up as a secondary weapon.

I know the one in 380 is the same size but something about the 22LR just caught my attention.

 

[mauser9]

Sure looks like just plain fun to me plus effective in the right circumstance.

 

[GeoJelly]

Good pick up sir - I din' know they were out for sale yet. Glock sure beat them to the punch with the G44. I'm anxious to hear how it shoots & especially how reliable it is. I have a similar-sized 2214 that has had zero problems with Stingers - I hope Ruger has done their homework on this one!

 

[Sgt911]

I've had one for a little over a week. I think I have about 600 rounds through it. The only problem out of the 600 was Three times the slide randomly held open on a mag with ammo in it. twice with velocitors and once with win 42g max. I ran fed match, CCI 45g subs, CCI mini mags, CCI velocitors. I did try some very old rem bulk but had mostly duds. It was the ammo because I tried it in other weapons too. Accuracy is very good and I was out to 15 yards. Sights are tiny so I painted the front. The slide is very easy to operate, even my arthritic neighbor lady had no problem.

I handled the G44 yesterday. 399. I was tempted

 

[GeoJelly]

I've had one for a little over a week. I think I have about 600 rounds through it. The only problem out of the 600 was Three times the slide randomly held open on a mag with ammo in it. twice with velocitors and once with win 42g max. I ran fed match, CCI 45g subs, CCI mini mags, CCI velocitors. I did try some very old rem bulk but had mostly duds. It was the ammo because I tried it in other weapons too. Accuracy is very good and I was out to 15 yards. Sights are tiny so I painted the front. The slide is very easy to operate, even my arthritic neighbor lady had no problem.

I handled the G44 yesterday. 399. I was tempted

Good news and update sir! Now, I just hafta wait till the second WEDS in FEB (Soc Security) and find one around here. We’re down to only one decent LGS in the area, and they stay crazy busy with transfers. Crook-bela’s is 20-mi away and I can’t stand their trigger locks. I really like my G44 but it’s huge compared to the LCP .22 ....

 

[vt_shooter]

That looks like such a fun little plinker..

 

[Sgt911]

I ordered a TX22, at $250 shipped, hard to beat

 

[wetdog1911]

I shouldn't go to gun shops and say "I wish they made this in .22" because they will hand you one. I had no idea they were even thinking about making these. they just got them in Monday and have sold one every day, including today. neat little pocket pistol that comes with a pocket holster and mag loader. if it ever stops raining I will take to Deno56's back yard and try it out. lee

I'm REALLY looking hard at one of these after watching some vids on you tube. Mainly, one guy who had his kid loading mags and 10 or 15 boxes of different .22lr ammo. One mag of each rapid fire. Problems only with junk ammo, or under powered stuff like CCI quiet. SV worked just fine, along with HV.

But, what really caught my attention was the slide mounted safety! A lever that you just push forward to disengage, or back to safe. No up or down, or button. It also has the trigger safety.

My problem is, it's a very small pistol. I have crookedy fingers due to arthur and just a trigger safety for pocket or AIWB is just too risky for me. I always carried a 1911 cond 1, before my hands went wonky, so I'm used to flicking off the safety.

It sure seems to be a well thought out and functional design feature from Ruger, a very long ways from my early 60s MKI 678 target.

Rob

 

[Kansasgunner]

You fellas are a bad influence, now I’m waiting for mine to arrive!

 

[Jessie]

That would make a great tackle box gun.