{"id":1316,"date":"2023-10-17T21:32:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T21:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1316"},"modified":"2023-10-17T21:32:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T21:32:08","slug":"ruger-lite-rack-lcp-ii-22-lr-pocket-guns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1316","title":{"rendered":"Ruger Lite Rack LCP II .22 LR \u2014 Pocket Guns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>People like itty-bitty sized guns. The idea of a gun you can stick in your pocket and take anywhere, while wearing just about anything, really seems to appeal to lots of folks. But itty-bitty guns are not easy to shoot well. A short sight radius and not much to hold onto makes it challenging to get them on target and hold them there long enough to pull the trigger. Solving these issues is what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ruger-lcp-ii-lite-rack-pistol-22lr-semi-auto-pistol-101-rounds-polymer-frame-matte-black-13705\/FC-736676137053.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ruger-lite-rack-lcp-ii-22-lr-pocket-guns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruger\u2019s LCP II .22 LR<\/a> is all about. It\u2019s a .22 version for practice. It\u2019s also a .22 version that could be the carry gun, when that\u2019s all you can handle or conceal.<\/p>\n<p>As a trainer, I\u2019ve encountered many folks who bought small guns for the wrong reasons. If you don\u2019t know guns and wake up one day deciding you need to carry one for personal protection, a small gun that can fit in your pocket is tempting. You go to a gun store, find a little gun, buy it, and think you\u2019re ready to defend yourself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"507\" alt=\"Ruger LCP II .22 LR, left profile\" class=\"wp-image-91272 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-3.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-3.jpg?resize=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-3.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-3.jpg?resize=640%2C507&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-3.jpg?resize=640%2C507&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruger LCP II .22 LR, left profile\" class=\"wp-image-91272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-3.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-3.jpg?resize=300%2C238&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-3.jpg?resize=150%2C119&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Textured grip panes and extended magazine base aid in grip control. The safety lever is vertical rather than parallel to the frame, but easy to operate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Most are thinking, <em>\u201cHow hard can it be to shoot a gun?\u201d<\/em> That\u2019s what they think, but it turns out it\u2019s pretty hard when you don\u2019t have much to hold onto, the gun kicks like a mule, and you\u2019ve never had any instruction on stance, grip, sight alignment, breathing, trigger pull, and follow-through.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/bulk\/\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bulk_ammo_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The Ruger Lite Rack LCP II .22 LR should be considered a training tool for learning to shoot .380 or 9mm guns. However, if these higher calibers absolutely don\u2019t work for you, the .22 LR could be considered a bona fide carry gun. I was once adamantly against using a .22 LR as a defensive gun. Years have passed, and I\u2019ve found the effects of aging and body abuse catching up with me. As a result, I\u2019ve become more understanding. If a .22 is the only option for you, this little gun is built for the job. However, it will require some dedicated practice for you to learn to shoot it well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rdf_aug23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Lite Rack Features<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about how it shoots. The LCP II .22 LR utilizes a blowback operation with a single-action trigger. The trigger features about a \u00be-inch take-up with a smooth, crisp break. The pull to get that break averages 6 pounds, 2 ounces on my test gun.<\/p>\n<p>The frame is made of glass-filled nylon and is 5.20 inches long. The slide is made of alloy steel and is .81-inch wide. The barrel is stainless steel, 2.75 inches long with 6 grooves and a 1:16-inch twist. The gun weighs 11.2 ounces total. That weight alone makes it easy to see why people are attracted to it for a carry gun.<\/p>\n<p>The LCP II .22 LR\u2019s Lite Rack system includes slide serrations, cocking ears, and a lighter-than-normal recoil spring to allow for easy <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/racking-slide-loading-pistol-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">slide manipulation<\/a>. The manual external safety is a bit different, because it is oriented vertically, while most handgun safeties are oriented parallel to the frame. It\u2019s very easy to push off with your thumb as you\u2019re acquiring the target.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\" alt=\"Field stripped Ruger LCP II .22 LR with cleaning products\" class=\"wp-image-91273 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-4.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-4.jpg?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-4.jpg?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-4.jpg?resize=640%2C438&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-4.jpg?resize=640%2C438&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Field stripped Ruger LCP II .22 LR with cleaning products\" class=\"wp-image-91273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-4.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-4.jpg?resize=300%2C205&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-4.jpg?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Take-down is pretty standard with a small pin just above the trigger.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The gun is equipped with a magazine disconnect safety, so it will not fire with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/magazines\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ruger-lite-rack-lcp-ii-22-lr-pocket-guns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magazine<\/a> removed. There\u2019s a blade trigger safety and a drop safety that consists of a sear engineered with strong spring tension and a hammer catch to help prevent the hammer from contacting the firing pin \u2014 unless the trigger is pulled.<\/p>\n<p>Texturing on the front, back, and sides of the grip ensure you can hold the pistol securely while operating the trigger. The fixed front and rear sights are black and integral to the slide. The gun ships with one 10-round magazine, magazine loader, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/holsters\/holsters-by-carry-positions\/inside-the-pocket\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ruger-lite-rack-lcp-ii-22-lr-pocket-guns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pocket holster<\/a> made from a textured material designed to keep the holster in your pocket when the gun is drawn. 10+1 rounds of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/rimfire\/22-long-rifle\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ruger-lite-rack-lcp-ii-22-lr-pocket-guns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.22 LR ammunition<\/a> makes it a viable defensive weapon in the hands of someone who has trained well and can shoot well.<\/p>\n<h2>Shooting the LCP II<\/h2>\n<p>It took a little getting used to for me to shoot the LCP II consistently well. That\u2019s actually an advantage, considering training is one of the natural roles of the gun. There\u2019s not enough real estate on the frame for my normally aggressive grip. I can only wrap two fingers around the gun\u2019s grip and then use a modified teacup with my support hand.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" alt=\"Sights on the Ruger LCP II .22 LR handgun\" class=\"wp-image-91277 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-8.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-8.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-8.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-8.jpg?resize=640%2C361&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-8.jpg?resize=640%2C361&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sights on the Ruger LCP II .22 LR handgun\" class=\"wp-image-91277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-8.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-8.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-8.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The sights are black and slightly larger than those on the LCP II .380. This is a hammer-fired single-action with an internal hammer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The more I shoot the gun, the better I get at accounting for the small sights and grip. Fortunately, the smooth trigger pull makes it easy to keep sights on target through the break. The ammo is inexpensive, and Ruger says it\u2019s okay to dry-fire this gun, so practice, practice, practice.<\/p>\n<p>The sights, though bigger and better than those on the LCP and LCP II .380, are challenging for folks with old eyes. I know some people like all black sights, but my trifocals required a particular tilt of the head to find and focus on the front sight that took some getting used to. Ruger says the LCP II .22 LR accepts all LCP II .380 accessories, except magazines. I found a couple of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/lasers\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ruger-lite-rack-lcp-ii-22-lr-pocket-guns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lasers<\/a> that fit to the front of the trigger guard and are grip activated. I think adding one would be a serious consideration, if I were to make this a carry gun.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a given that a semi-automatic .22 LR is going to be \u2018ammo sensitive.\u2019 Slow rounds aren\u2019t going to cycle the slide reliably. The owner\u2019s manual for this firearm indicates subsonic or match grade ammo may not cycle the slide, but it should handle pretty much any factory normal or high-velocity rounds including hollow points. I put it to the test by trying normal and high-velocity rounds from several manufacturers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"614\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Ruger LCP II .22 LR with CCI, Blazer, Norma, Winchester, and Federal ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-91276 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-7.jpg?w=614&amp;ssl=1 614w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-7.jpg?resize=300%2C281&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-7.jpg?resize=150%2C141&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-7.jpg?resize=614%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"614\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-7.jpg?resize=614%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruger LCP II .22 LR with CCI, Blazer, Norma, Winchester, and Federal ammunition\" class=\"wp-image-91276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-7.jpg?w=614&amp;ssl=1 614w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-7.jpg?resize=300%2C281&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LCP-II-22-7.jpg?resize=150%2C141&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>The author found the LCP II .22 LR not to be particularly ammo sensitive, handling all these rounds with ease.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>At one point, I thought I was having a gun or ammo issue, but it turned out to be me. My strong-side thumb was pushing up the slide lock while shooting. This caused the slide to lock back while rounds were still in the magazine. Once I figured out what was happening, I had no issues with any of the six or seven brands of ammo I had in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/range-gear\/range-bags-and-boxes\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ruger-lite-rack-lcp-ii-22-lr-pocket-guns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">range bag<\/a>. What I like most about the LCP II .22 LR is how it encourages carriers of mouse guns to practice. The argument about \u2018how tough mouse guns are to shoot\u2019 goes away if you practice with them enough to be proficient.<\/p>\n<p>In my own experience over the course of testing this gun, I became pretty good at shooting it. With that improved skill came a new appreciation for how a pocket gun could fit into the lifestyle adjustments people have to make as they age.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What\u2019s your opinion of the Ruger LCP II .22 LR? Would you use if for practice, as a pocket back-up gun, or primary carry? Share your answers in the Comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/ruger-lite-rack-lcp-ii-22-lr-pocket-guns\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ruger-lite-rack-lcp-ii-22-lr-pocket-guns\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People like itty-bitty sized guns. The idea of a gun you can stick in your pocket and take anywhere, while wearing just about anything, really seems to appeal to lots of folks. 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