New Ruger LCP 22 LR introduced

[contender1]

Ruger has introduced a new version of the LCP II called the "Lite Rack." It's in .22 LR, and has several features to make it easier for weaker handed folks, (sometimes the ladies,) to rack the slide. Being in .22 cal,, it's a good way to get used to the LCP AND practice more!
I'm looking forward to shooting one myself!

[Texas by God]

I think I want one. I would certainly shoot it more than a .380.

[35remington]

I think I do too. A small decent quality 22 that is a trainer for my 380 with low cost for ammo and no need to chase cases all the time appeals to me.

I know a.22 is not the last word in effectiveness but if it has any reasonable reliability stoked with CCI’s and the user can shoot it and manipulate it better than the somewhat snappy 380 well....who am I to disparage that choice if someone decided to use it as more than a trainer?

[adcoch1]

I may have to have one of those! Fun way to train for the pocket pistol. I really hope it's reliable...

[Thumbcocker]

I may be the odd duck here but I would really like to see a .22 pocket sized gun with adjustable sights.

[dverna]

Do not see much value in it. My small pistol is a 9mm Kahr and my reloads are $3/box. Saving $1 a box is not enough incentive for me to buy a pistol that does not meet any other needs.

If I did not reload, and wanted to train regularly, it would be a decent option but most beginners would be better off with the Mk IV to learn sight alignment and trigger control. One good thing about this new pistol is that with cheap .22's, users will get more experience with clearing FTF's!! That is great training.

Since evolving to striker fired pistols for SD, not having to remain proficient with decocking and safeties means I can pickup any of my SD pistols (Glocks and Kahrs) and train. My most used pistols are now revolvers so I do not have to chase brass. With my range off the back porch, 22's are a huge pain as they get stuck between the boards.

[winelover]

Might pick one up, just something else to shoot the copious amount of 22 LR, I have squirreled away. I'm a southpaw and not liking the manual safety. Will wait on the reviews, first. Should be selling for @ $200, when they become available. Checked Bud's and they aren't listing them.

Winelover

[FergusonTO35]

I'm more excited about the Glock 44, but I am interested just the same.

[Speedo66]

Something called a "lite rack" may be a tough sell to the ladies.

[Hickory]

something called a "lite rack" may be a tough sell to the ladies.

why???

[Texas by God]

why???
It’s boobie humor!

[str8wal]

Now if they would only put that manual safety on the 380 model I might trade my original for the II

[FergusonTO35]

I'm glad to see it has a manual safety, hopefully it locks the hammer back like a 1911 does. I just can't bring myself to trust the LCP II with one in the pipe. There is no firing pin safety and only the sear holds the hammer back.

[winelover]

Gun manufactures need to wise up. If they're going to put a manual safety on a firearm.............make it ambidextrous, or loose the LH shooters.

Winelover

[onelight]

Picked one up , sometimes I can't help myself :oops: I just like little guns and 22lr is entertaining in about anything.
Here is a pic next to my bobcat257468

[onelight]

Something a little different on the lcp ii 22 from other small 22lr I have had is the barrel moves back with the slide a short distance before camming down , delayed blowback 22lr .My guess more a function for reliable feeding , & lite rack but interesting to me.... Okay , I know it doesn't take much to entertain me .8-)

[Bigslug]

Something a little different on the lcp ii 22 from other small 22lr I have had is the barrel moves back with the slide a short distance before camming down , delayed blowback 22lr .

Recoil operated, not blowback. That's cool. Not that there's much recoil to deal with on .22's anyway, but that should make this a very smooth shooter.

[onelight]

Recoil operated, not blowback. That's cool. Not that there's much recoil to deal with on .22's anyway, but that should make this a very smooth shooter.
Thanks I could not remember the appropriate term .

[winelover]

Walked into the local gun emporium, the other day, and they had several in stock. Examined the display case example. Was able to manipulate the safety with slight grip change with my shooting hand...........I'm a southpaw. Won't be carrying it any but the right handed wife might, just around the acreage. One followed me home. Price was a few dollars cheaper than Bud's and two extra mags were $13, less.

Read the manual, to become familiar with disassembly, lubed the rails. Put it back together.

Ran a little over a brick of promotional ammo, over the next two days. Out of the first magazine, three rounds failed to fully seat. After that, all three mags functioned 100 percent. Did have four duds..............was shooting Thunderduds. Can't blame the firearm.

Wifey shot 100 rounds the second day. As fate would have it, first round up, was a dud. The next 99 went off without a hitch.

All in all, very happy with the purchase. Did put florescent orange nail polish on the front sight to make it more visible and provide contrast.

Winelover

[onelight]

The reliability of mine is much like yours , failed to go fully into battery on 2 rounds out of the first 50 but no failures in the next few hundred . That's impressive reliability in my experience for a tiny 22lr auto.

[JoeJames]

The reliability of mine is much like yours , failed to go fully into battery on 2 rounds out of the first 50 but no failures in the next few hundred . That's impressive reliability in my experience for a tiny 22lr auto.Must be a Ruger characteristic. Bought a new Ruger SR22 about 5 years ago. First rounds out of the mag. did the same thing. After that no problem at all.

[onelight]

I may be the odd duck here but I would really like to see a .22 pocket sized gun with adjustable sights.
Nope me to.
The thing I did not like about the LCP ii is the sights even one of them dovetailed would be a big improvement.
The sights on it would be work for short range defense at 7 yards but I have other guns for that.I am hitting about an inch high and an inch left .
That may be me I will have to shoot it some more and see. My last 30 rounds at 7 yards went into about a 3" group with about 20 in 1" little guns are fun but not easy to shoot accurately .

[winelover]

Mine also tends to shoot a little high. I didn't purchase it for extreme accuracy, so fixed sights aren't a issue. It's designed as pocket pistol, as well as, cheap practice for those that own the 380 version. As long as it will swing a 3" diameter gong, at 10 yards, I'm happy. If I had my preference, it would have the same fixed sight arrangement that is on Ruger's LCR's.

Winelover

[Alferd Packer]

I would like a .25 acp Ruger with a four inch barrel.
A .25 Wrangler would also suit me right down to my toes.

[FergusonTO35]

Recoil operated, not blowback. That's cool. Not that there's much recoil to deal with on .22's anyway, but that should make this a very smooth shooter.

My Glock 44 operates in a similar fashion. It is not a locked breech but the barrel does reciprocate backwards for a tiny bit before the ejection port opens. A bit of a delayed blowback I 'spose. These days my reloading time is pretty scarce and I am quickly learning to appreciate rimfire versions of centerfire guns. An LCP .22 will probably be my next gun.

[onelight]

Mine has been amazingly reliable for a pocket 22lr I am up to maybe 500 rounds through it most of it the copper washed federal bulk with the only malfunctions after the first 50 being maybe 1 in a hundred typical 22lr not going off with a good solid imprint from the firing pin on the case. My only gripe is it's about 2" high at 7 yards.
Neat little gun.

[Chad5005]

I thought very serious about one but already have 2 ruger mark 2s and a walther p22 and numerous 22 revolvers so kinda hard to justify

[onelight]

Just an up date on the lcp ii 22.
I probably have 600 rounds of bulk federal through it now at 100 rounds a session I clean after each session and is the most reliable small 22 I have owned. It has had maybe one typical round fail to fire per hundred and they have a strong firing pin dent in the case , other than that I have had 0 malfunctions of any kind. Very impressive for a pocket size rimfire. It shoots high but it is a fun little gun to play with.🙂

[FergusonTO35]

I have had an LCP .22 since July and really like it so far. I have now put around 400 rounds through this pistol. The only ammo it doesn't like is the Winchester bulk pack 36 grain plated hollow point. Get alot of light strikes with those. Everything else goes bang and ejects just fine. It shoots about 2-1/2" high at 10 yards. Maybe this is by design, I don't know. I'm going to just file a little at a time off the rear sight until it gets to my liking. Really like this gun, I always have it on me at home. I keep it loaded with Aguila Interceptor 40 grain, they clock 1002 fps across my chronograph from this little pistol.

[winelover]

Been torcher testing mine with ancient Thunderduds and Winchester promotional ammunition (Wildcat, Expert HP's). I get up to 10% FTF and about half of those are FTE. Those same lots of ammo will only produce 1% FTF in my Mark II or 45/22 Lite.

However, the same era, CCI Blazer is near 100%, as are their Mini-Mags, Stingers and Velociters. Federal American Eagle HP's and Lightning are pretty reliable.

Might be giving Ruger a call..............

Winelover