Checked at Cabela's today just for sh*ts and giggles - no LCP .22. They did have the Glock 44's at $359 and a surprisingly nice Model 41 for $870-ish in the gun room or whatever they call it. I'm poor as a church mouse so I din' check to see if the M41 had the box. One-a-month may be the law here on the 1st of July so they were very busy.
new Ruger LCP in .22 lr
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Was thinking of grabbing one of the new LCP 2s in 22 but Buds had a 380 LCP 2 for $174 and I couldn't resist...maybe next time.
I was told 4-5 months by a LGS.
5-Shot
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I've had one a while. Long enough to add an aftermarket spring kit. I am amazed at it's accuracy. You are going to love it.
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I just shot mine for the first time this week too. Wow it was fun. I only got mine because I couldn't pass up on the price, $230!
I have no plans to carry it but could press it into service if needs be. I had one dud round from Federal that wouldn't fire in any of the 22s I brought to the range. Had one other ftf from Federal Automatch out of about 320 rounds fired total. I'm really glad mine will eat Federal and Winchester bulk ammo. I'm not buying boutique ammo for a range toy.
I have no plans to carry it but could press it into service if needs be. I had one dud round from Federal that wouldn't fire in any of the 22s I brought to the range. Had one other ftf from Federal Automatch out of about 320 rounds fired total. I'm really glad mine will eat Federal and Winchester bulk ammo. I'm not buying boutique ammo for a range toy.
$230 is a steal for one. I was quoted 295 by a LE Distributer who is mostly on the lower end of pricing, with exceptions.
My late grandpa did the same thing! Only he did it with a Colt 1911 in 45!
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Been eyeballing the LCP in .22 myself. Who doesn't like .22 pistols? Looks like a fun one. Thanks for posting.
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I think I'd like one. I've about worn the finish off my LCP 380. I like it for what it is.
wetdog1911
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YOW! MSRP is $349, but the realistic price is ~$300-$325. Supply will catch up and prices will come back down.
$230 is indeed a steal.
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Yeah I still, can't explain the $230 price I got. Saw the auction and was skeptical but contacted the seller and all seemed right. Figured maybe I'd get hosed on shipping. Nope, only $12. Without every detail of the transaction the seller was one of the best id ever dealt with. Great communication and all around seems like a great guy. Great price, fast and cheap shipping, by far one of my best deals ever and it was NIB.
I thought I scored at $280 + tax, so you really got a deal
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Now that's a sweet little pistol.
wetdog1911
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I'm waiting for this guy, or someone that shares his business attitude to come along when supply begins to catch up. People like him are a pure pleasure to deal with, they aren't trying to retire off 1 sale. With Ruger, I'm sure this is a high priority production, so, it shouldn't be a long wait. Hope I'm not wrong on this account.
Really want one, but not enough to over pay what it's actually worth, ($300 +/-), to me.
Rob
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I really want one of these. And I would like to send it off to put a good set of night sights on it. Which would cast as much or more than the gun. I've done dumber things.........
OZ
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Never rely on a .22LR for self defense.
There are inherent problems with the .22LR cartridge, regardless of the quality of manufacture. Let's examine them.
1. The primer is rimfire, not centerfire. A drop of priming compound is dropped into the case. The case is then spun rapidly to get the priming compound to migrate into the rim by centrifugal force. If it doesn't do this evenly, you end up with a no-ignite spot in the rim. If your firing pin hits that spot, it's a dud, and you get killed. This is why Browning designed the .25 ACP, which is basically a center-fire .22. Don't believe me? Look at the dud bucket at the shooting range. Many .22, very few centerfire duds.
2. The bullet is heel-crimped, not seated into the case. This means that the bullet can work loose, either as a manufacturing defect or in handling. If the bullet is loose, it may fail to feed in a semi-auto gun and you have a stoppage, and you get killed.
3. The bullets are lead, not jacketed. Jacketed bullets were designed around the turn of the century, so that self-loading firearms could load them reliably, which they didn't do with lead. If your lead bullet prevents feeding, you have a stoppage, and you get killed.
4. In common with all mouse-cartridges, the little bullet goes too slow for reliable penetration. Insufficient penetration results in superficial wounding, not incapacitation, and you get killed.
.22LR is a sporting cartridge, not a self-defense one.
There are inherent problems with the .22LR cartridge, regardless of the quality of manufacture. Let's examine them.
1. The primer is rimfire, not centerfire. A drop of priming compound is dropped into the case. The case is then spun rapidly to get the priming compound to migrate into the rim by centrifugal force. If it doesn't do this evenly, you end up with a no-ignite spot in the rim. If your firing pin hits that spot, it's a dud, and you get killed. This is why Browning designed the .25 ACP, which is basically a center-fire .22. Don't believe me? Look at the dud bucket at the shooting range. Many .22, very few centerfire duds.
2. The bullet is heel-crimped, not seated into the case. This means that the bullet can work loose, either as a manufacturing defect or in handling. If the bullet is loose, it may fail to feed in a semi-auto gun and you have a stoppage, and you get killed.
3. The bullets are lead, not jacketed. Jacketed bullets were designed around the turn of the century, so that self-loading firearms could load them reliably, which they didn't do with lead. If your lead bullet prevents feeding, you have a stoppage, and you get killed.
4. In common with all mouse-cartridges, the little bullet goes too slow for reliable penetration. Insufficient penetration results in superficial wounding, not incapacitation, and you get killed.
.22LR is a sporting cartridge, not a self-defense one.
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Wow! 230$ is a great price ......I just saw them in stock for $430
Nice .22 pistol. Of course, the price and availability of all ammo, including .22 is outrageous. I am glad I am GTG on .22's.
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I have been looking at them lately and you can't touch one for under $350.
I will be waiting to try someone’s out. I spent lots of time fooling around trying to find a small 22 auto for carry in field when you aren’t hunting.
Actually looking at 32 size frames. Judging them for accuracy against a m34. Found nothing and a couple were big disappointments, and expensive. Beretta 21 which is 25 size was best I found. SIG mosquito was worst and most expensive. I bought when they rolled them out at $400.
I have steered many people into the LCP/380. I hope 22 version is as good.
Actually looking at 32 size frames. Judging them for accuracy against a m34. Found nothing and a couple were big disappointments, and expensive. Beretta 21 which is 25 size was best I found. SIG mosquito was worst and most expensive. I bought when they rolled them out at $400.
I have steered many people into the LCP/380. I hope 22 version is as good.
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