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Is .22 LR Too Unreliable for Self-Defense?

Everyone knows that .22 LR is inherently unreliable… right? Feeding and ignition issues might be more common with .22 than with centerfire ammo, but there are some ways to avoid a lot of those problems. In Part 5 of our ongoing Pocket Pistol Series, we’re talking about how to keep your .22 running. Watch the rest of the Pocket Pistols series here! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYqiOqBy2WM8xwHJt4tKJ4SJRinqP5S1B Buy some .22 Mini-Mags. Just like in the video! https://www.luckygunner.com/22-lr-40-gr-cprn-0030-cci-100-round Support our channel. Buy ammo! http://www.luckygunner.com

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North Idaho guy says:

Got to love the CCI MINI-MAG!!!

wbbh says:

As those zero problems populated I could hear the keyboard commando heads exploding. Thank you for an interesting and practical test.

0214Bub says:

Good info. I've been looking at the S&W 43c, lightweight 8 shot revolver with a nice front sight, any chance this will be one of the bug guns you plan to review?

JustLooking says:

Ruger if you are watching please make the SR22 as a decocker only version. For me, its current configuration is backwards from all my other pistols (down is safe). I feel every time I use it I am untraining myself. Or at least confusing myself a little. I'd prefer an (up is safe) model the most, but if you can't do that for mechanical reasons, it seems a decocker only version would be pretty simple.

It's such a nice little pistol besides that.

b. griffin says:

my 10/22 hates mini-mags

Kenneth Ng says:

Great video. I think when you start going into the .22LR handgun discussions, trigger pull will be a key factor to discuss. Many of the .22LR revolvers have extremely stiff trigger pulls vs. their .38/.357 counterparts. So while someone with a physical limitation may want to (1) pick .22LR and (2) pick a revolver (no slide racking, easier to deal with a misfire), they may still be better off with a .38spl due to trigger pull weight. The discussion matrix gets more complicated when you add up all of these layers and I can't wait to see what you guys come up with!

Frank Hellman says:

Can you do, or have you done, a review of the smallest .22/.22 magnum pocket revolvers?

Kenneth Maddox says:

i dont know … id still rather go for something like SIG p230 (.380) as the smallest possible gun

John Ganshow says:

And there are some beautiful 22lr revolvers out there…

Commando's Handgun says:

Excellent video sir.

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