As a cop I saw a great deal of gunshot recipients, different calibers and gauges and most went to the ER and some to the graveyard. The .22 was involved in many. You should never laugh at or underestimate a .22......ever.

Goes in a pocket, almost as light as a wallet, bullets won't go through houses, revolvers don't stove-pipe, less likely to be deaf from the first shot. Love the little LCR!

Never apologize, you got what you got, and run it, period

I think you made a good choice. A cool head with a .22 is better than a hot head with a .44.

-You listed all good reasons for carrying that 22 revolver and you are more prepared than the majority of citizens. Good video.

This is a great firearm: small, lightweight, comfortable. I had one years ago and sold to a friend in my pursuit of something “bigger and better”. Now I’m of a mindset to sell off my “bigger and betters” and get back to this. Imminently more carryable and cheaper to shoot. One of my favorite guns I’ve owned.

Folks, carry what you want. This is a deep concealment/backup gun. You can clearly see in the video I have another firearm. I’m not trying to change anyone’s hearts and minds. I just wanted to make a video explaining why I choose this sometimes. That’s all, not trying to change the world. I’m just a regular working dude with a kid to look after. Stay safe and be kind 🙏

I use to be a public safety officer in Florida. A part of what I was trained for was to dispatch sick and injured animals, sometimes I had to put down injured cattle. My point is, if I could put down a 2000 pound bull with 22 LR, your Ruger 22lr is a good self defense weapon.

Being a gun-guy for over 40 years, I stand by someone carrying the gun that they shoot well, is reliable, and that they will actually have on them every day. I have a .22LR next to me on the table as I type this. Nothing wrong with a .22LR, if you are competent with it. I used to be a .45ACP guy, then .357 mag, then went to a 45 Colt, then to a .38, then 9mm, and recently, I have made the decision to adopt a 380 for my daily carry. (I have carried the original LCP in a pocket for over 10 years, but it was a backup gun rather than the first response choice.) As I am getting older, the arthritis in my hands and wrists is what is dictating my dropping in caliber size. I was carrying a Sig P365 everywhere except in the shower (and even then, it was kept under the towel on the counter) - but over the past year, I have found it not to be as much fun to shoot as in past years. (weaker grip strength, aversion to recoil) - As such, I do not shoot with it as often as I need to in order to stay very proficient with it. I recently stumbled across a Ruger Security 380, and I found this to be a fantastic option for myself. I have had no issues with it in 250 rounds of ball ammo. Once I put another 150 rounds of ball, then 100 rounds of defense ammo through it, I will adopt it as my primary carry, assuming no issues during that 500 total rounds of testing. It has very little recoil, a super easy slide to operate, and is very affordable at around $300 It is not a bullseye gun, but like your 22LCR, this will put every round inside a 2-3 inch circle at fast-fire speeds at 7 yards. The ammo I personally opt for to carry in it is the Hornady Critical Defense. I also have a Ruger LCP that I pocket carry along with 2 mags. (I just bought the LCP Max and it shot poorly out of the box. It functioned fine, but shot about 8-10" below the point of aim. I installed the MCarbo 12# spring and their flat trigger. The 1st trip to the range, had about an 80% failure rate. I notice they sell an increased strength recoil spring, which should arrive tomorrow, so hopefully that fixes it, (If not, the factory parts go back in, with the exception of the trigger kit, as it is rather nice, and should not impact cycling) (With all factory parts installed, it had no malfunctions.) Once I get this one worked out and it is reliable 100% of the time, then I will retire the original LCP, and this will take the pocket carry place, along with a spare 10 round magazine. Then the Ruger Security 380 with 2 mags (10 and 15 rounders) on the strong side hip, OWB. - Yes, it is "just" a .380 in both guns, but there would also be over 45 rounds on my person, so there is that. I do carry a S&W 317, known as a kit gun when traveling or when in the woods. Great shooter, very accurate, and reliable as a rock. It is actually my wife's gun, so I will have to buy my own. Expensive guns, at around $675 or so, but very worth it. Thanks for sharing your caliber, and the reasons that made you decide on the gun and cartridge combo. Admittedly, if I could still wield my 1911 with precision, speed and accuracy, I would still be selecting it for carry. However, I found I can put the .380 rounds from the Security 380 gun in a group that is 3 times smaller than the 45's group when firing at fast speeds. (From the holster. I can put 10 rounds of the .380 on target, with accuracy (under 3"), followed by a mag change and another 15 rounds with accuracy (under 3") within a total of less than 9 seconds (typically in the high 7 seconds area) I can still shoot my 45, my 38, and the rest with accuracy, but only in slow fire, and only for a couple of shots. For me, it just makes sense to adapt and change to match my best ability I can put forth. Likely in 2 or 3 more years, one of those little LCR's or one of the 317's will find their way in to my pocket as my primary carry gun as well. Cheers!

I've x-rayed plenty of criminals in a trauma setting with .22 in their chest. It stopped them and they were all crying. Great video!

I worked in a Camden ER as a RN I saw enough gunshots to state confidently 1) Placement is priority one and two A 22 to the renal artery will have the target arrive to the ER requiring Cristal intervention- I am recalling an ER experience - outcome for the patient was a negative ……… THANK YOU for your video Real world- civilian practical Please continue these type of videos

Well done Well balance and humble We need more of this in the 2A community

People don’t like it when you start putting HOLES IN THEM.

Ive never had a problem for years I’ve carried a .22 LR or .22 WMR ! Two years ago I was finally able to find Federal Punch and I like it well. ! I also use and CCI Velocitor and have for years now! CCI Mini Mags have always been a favorite of mine every since they came on the market !

OK, you just made me realize how old I really am. I can remember buying a carton (yes, like a milk carton) of 500 Remington Yellowjackets for less than 20 bucks. those days are long gone now. I've had my little Beretta Bobcat for almost 40 years. Still goes bang every time.

I agree with you completely. My daily CCW is a NAA Ranger ll. It’s very concealable and easy to shoot. The idea is to get out of a dangerous situation, and not to get into a major gunfight. Our philosophy for self defense is the same. Well said. Cheers!

Mr Rhett with his U tube channel "Demonstrated Concepts LLC", shows and proves this revolver time and time again! Rhett has over 8,000 rounds through his Ruger LCR 22LR and no issues! I LOVE this revolver! It's so good, I'm pretty sure Jesus would carry one.

As Paul Harrell said: If it makes you feel safe and you’re proficient with it, it is the right gun for you. I trust a revolver in 22lr over a semi auto.

You're doing great. That's a nice gun, capable caliber, and easily carried. You're protecting your family and yourself. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

The Ruger LCR in .22LR is a *great* tool for your toolbox. Excellent choice!

LOVE this! Absolutely nothing wrong with a 22LR. Hitting the vitals is key. Easy to shoot well, practical, inexpensive to shoot, deadly.

22lr Snubby loaded with federal punch is the way to go. 8 shots, no FTF, no FTE, +12” of penetration through denim in gel. For edc it’s the perfect gun. Everyone thinks edc guns should be go to war gun. Mission drives the load out

Around 2017 I helped a frail 67 year old woman pick her first conceal carry handgun and after a lot of looking and trying out some of my own handguns it became very apparent even my nifty little Kel-Tec P32 was too much issue of dealing with racking the slide she went with the Ruger LCR but in .22 Magnum. She still has it and carries it and has no issues shooting it.

Enjoyable to hear from someone who is speaking from the POV of self-defense and survival, rather than the excitement of shooting for the joy of target shooting

This is an excellent gun. Well made, reliable,safe to carry. The ruger sr22 is also a very reliable 22.

Great video! I agree with your position. When I was a poor college student, I was a fan of S&W .22 LR revolvers for all kinds of shooting and and Beretta M22A Bobcats for CCW. I moved onto centerfire calibers but have been thinking about returning to .22 LR for CCW as I’m old now. I wanted a S&W .22 Centennial but have heard a lot of concerns about recent reliability. I’m thinking about the Ruger. I can generally still deal with heavy triggers. I’d be surprised if a poll was taken among professional felons if any would agree they they’d rather be taken care of with a .22 as opposed to a center fire. One caution I would add. Never underestimate what children can manage to do so always practice responsible ownership and take nothing for granted.

I think your reasoning is perfectly sound! I just might pick one up myself. Thank you for the vid!

I accept every one of your reasons for carrying a .22 LCR and I wish I could FIND ONE! I have the .38 LCR. The LCRs DO have the SMOOTHEST double action trigger squeeze ever produced (except maybe a Manurin). I prefer single action so at first I kinda hated my LCR but when I got used to that DA only trigger pull, I was hitting soda cans at 15 yards on nearly every shot, including left handed. Thanks for making this video. I think I will try harder to find one like yours.

I've always been a wheel gun guy. What I carried in my early years as a cop til we made the switch 5 years in. You make a great argument.

MAAAAAAN I didn't know you had a channel! As far as the .22 thing goes. You pretty much nailed it. You're just trying to stop the threat and go home. The tool you practice with will always give you the best chances of doing that. Really well thought out and explained, love to see it man. Keep it up

The best gun to carry is the one that you can shoot with dead on accuracy. A well placed small bullet is better than one that didn't make it to target. Love the .22lr.

Great perspective. Glad I saw your video.

I love the 22, first pistol I fired was a 22. It’s a fun round to shoot. I think I’ll get a revolver like yours. Thanks

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From the standpoint of affordability this is Spot On. Great message.

Thanks for the video. I agree with much of what you have said. I am eagerly waiting for an LCR-22lr to test our new Zeta6 speedloaders in (yep, for 8-round 22lr). Ruger did a great thing by making this revolver.

I have an LCR in .22 LR and like it very much. Very lightweight. I have shot hundreds of rounds through it with all brands/types of ammo and it has been totally reliable. For anyone who wants a small handy .22 for defense or camping/fishing, I would highly recommend it.

Great video, well thought out. You have got me thinking!!

Very well thought out and logically explained. I may consider adding it to my collection. Thx!

Thank you for your informative video. I have had a gut feel that .22LR was a good round for me. You have given me great incentive to go with that for an everyday carry pistol. Like you, I don't want to invest in expensive guns shooting expensive ammo.

People like to say that 22 is an anemic round. But when you can trim branches, you know you're going to hit what you're aiming for

I discovered the wonderful 32 S&W long. It is a pure joy to shoot and with a wad cutter it has amazing accuracy, Now considered anemic but was once the round police relied on, I encourage everyone to try it!

The point-blank press slide-issue is definitely an underrated one, though I also think there's something to be said about the benefits of a lower report; you're almost certainly not going to have time to don hearing protection in a self-defense situation and the more of your hearing(and sense of balance) you can retain when firing the better.

You know, I am an avid gun owner and carry daily. I have numberous rifles, shotguns, and pistols and revolvers in many calibers. To be honest, I love carrying my M&P 9 daily but recenty picked up a 22 mag 8 shot revelver. I is so light and comfortable I have been carrying that for a couple months. I don't feel underarmed either. If 8 shots of 22 mag (or lr) won't get it done provided there is only one or two targets which is to be expected, to hell with it. Good video.

Good on you for your taking it seriously. 22 mag with the LCR was my choice, but you also made a good choice.

Enjoyed your video and your take on the 22LR Ruger LCR. Looks like your LCR is equipped with an XS front sight. The wife and I both have these on our 22LR LCR revolvers. For us they are a big improvement over the OEM ramp front sights. For years there were an abundance of aftermarket front sights available for the 38/357 versions of LCR. Then a few years ago XS came out with front sights for the 22/327/9mm versions. For $39 you can't beat it.

I'm waiting for some 1911 guys to chime in and tell us all how magical the .45 ACP cartridge (which I also like) is, how is single handedly ended world war II, and is better than anything out there.

This is such a good idea for my wife as I can't get her comfortable with any of my auto loaders (I'm a 1911 guy) so I tried this and it was sadly too much trigger pull in DAO so I put wadcutters in my smith five shot chief special and have the problem solved although I wish it had more capacity.

Great video. Im gonna definitely look into this.

I'm happy you found your optimal firearm. A wise man once said, "The best gun is the one you can shoot best."

Very nice choice, if I were to carry a rimfire i'd likely choose similarly. For your plinking ammo I'd reccomend some CCI, nothing wrong with the bulk federal but I've found CCI to be very nice and reliable out of my .22s.

I was in a life or death gunfire situation and the thing that instantly became clear to me was that I wanted a more effective weapon as the other guys had guns. If you’re fighting armed attackers you’re going to feel very under equipped with most pistols but especially a .22lr (I was carrying a S&W442 with 158gn buffalo bore ammo and it was extremely unpleasant)

Damn man, I'm sorely tempted to spring for one of these soley on the strength of your commentary here.

My wife hates recoil. I bought her one of these. She loves it and is accurate with it. Recoil doesn't bother me but I shot her LCR 22 and really liked it. Bought one for myself. Unlike a semi auto if a 22 doesn't fire in this revolver, just pull the trigger again. Also bought each of us two speed loaders. Cheap to shoot and practice with.

My first carry was a S&W 422 in .22 and it did exactly what I needed.

I carry the Kel-Tec P17. Very accurate 22LR

Well presented, the best gun out there is the one you’ll carry.

You made some good points, thanks for sharing your perspective. Would you recommend a lasergrip with it if available?

Great pistol and ammo good job on your video totally agree with you thanks for sharing

32 S&W Long has the same recoil as 22LR. It’s also a Reliable Center Fire Cartridge. 327 Fed Mag Revolvers are another excellent option!

Nice revolver. Absolutely seems like a better option for SO many people. And yeah, the objective isn’t necessarily to actually kill someone, just protect ideally.

Thanks! This is what my great grandfather told me 57 yrs ago. 👍

Good for you young man. That’s an excellent choice

Consider this. You can get that same gun at the same size and same price in 327 Federal Mag. Which means you could then run 32 H&R Mag which is pretty much the equivalent of 38 special with less recoil. Im just saying consider it because the stopping power increase would be dramatic and you wouldnt sacrifice anything.

I had both the LCR in .357 and .22lr. I sold the .357 due to the cost of .38/.357 ammo. I have a number of 9mm but kept the .22 LCR. Lots of fun to shoot and the ammo is cheap. With descent ammo such as CCI it goes bang every time. If you can shoot a 14lb long trigger pull well, shooting pistols with 4-6lb pull are very easy. I wouldn't "unarmed" carrying the LCR .22lr, just practice a lot both dry fire and live fire. The reset on all the LCRs is very long and can easily be short stroked. Got to practice letting the trigger all the out for a good reset. The LCR has a great trigger pull but you pay for it with the reset. S&W has a better reset but not as good trigger pull.

Very well reasoned. Carry what you are comfortable with. Cheers.

Good job. You bring up many good points.

I’ve seen them as low as $409, but most of the time they’re $489-$499. If I ever see one at $400, I’m gonna grab it. But honestly the TX22 Compact is a ton of fun and has been crazy reliable…and suppresses. But I’d only carry a revolver if I went to 22LR.I wish the trigger pull could get down to 9-10# versus 15+.

Nice video. Most successful defensive gun incidents are psychological stops. Often just pulling out the gun will stop the threat. Hearing the sound of the gun shot or feeling the pain of being hit will also likely stop the threat (though I think a larger caliber gun is more likely to cause more pain). If someone is really amped up and determined, a central nervous system shot is the only thing that will immediately stop the threat, and that can be hard with any caliber. So I agree with most of what you said about .22lr and, specifically, the LCR. Where I cringed a little is your scenario of someone holding you up and asking for what's in your pocket. If he's armed with a gun, he's likely pointing it directly at you, and no matter how fast you can draw your revolver, it is *extremely* unlikely you'll be able to draw from the drop without getting shot. My only other thought is about pocket carry. I almost never pocket carry any longer. If you go around with your hand in your pocket, then yes, it's a very fast draw. If not, it's too slow, and according to John Correia, gunfights are usually won by the guy who is the first to get a shot in the upper chest or head. With a good Kydex AIWB holster and a little practice you can develop a fast draw, and with an LCR, AIWB is as safe as pocket carry IMO. But no carry option is foolproof, and every defensive situation is different. It seems to come down to playing the odds, evaluating risk-benefit, and personal preference.

i like your whole concept of thinking..good thinking..good choices..

Absolutely great choice to get get trigger time and fill defense duties but I'd complement it with a .38 or 9mm in the same model.

Reliability of the .22 is largely a factor of what brand you buy, and what brand your gun likes. I have the S&W .22 Compact. I run CCI exclusively and have never had a problem. Remington bulk doens't work as well, in the semi, but worked well in my revolver. The .22 isn't the optimum round for defense, but it has certain qualities such as the ability to become very proficient with minimal training because of low recoil. Follow up shots are easy to put on target.

You might want to avoid dry firing a 22lr handgun. You can do damage to your firing pin. Overall great video.

I say if it's comfortable for you to use in a self defense situation and put rounds on target, you've got a winner. I think it's a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing. 😎

Beautiful pistol. Good pick. Practical.

I like Cci stingers too. It’s a 32gr projectile doing 1640fps and shot placement (of any caliber) is king. Enjoy your LCR. Great gun in any caliber 😎👍🏼

My daily carry switches between a P365X and a S&W 442, but I'm becoming more and more intrigued by the LCR22, especially combined with Federal Punch. At the very least, if I can ever get my mom and/or sister to come around to firearm ownership and carrying, the LCR22 is the likely candidate for their first handgun.

Excellent vid. Been think about a Ruger LCR, now I am decided, cheers!

You have some great reasons, something I will think about.

I also often carry the lcr 22

I use the Federal Punch for my carry ammo when I carry .22lr concealed. It’s been tested extensively and is reliable.

I have been carrying a Kel-Tec P17 in 22LR with the 16 round magazine for well over a year and I have been so Impressed with this gun that I purchased another and I now have two P17's with over 1000 rounds shooting in each and I have not experienced any Failures! I use only Quality 40 grain plated ammo from CCI Mini Mags. I shoot at my LGR once a week here in Florida at an indoor range and also at an outdoor range, 6 months a year! I'm now 79 years old and I can no longer handle the high caliber ammo and I had to switch to the 22LR & 22 Magnum guns because of nerve damage in my hands but I now shoot just as good as ever with these smaller round guns! I carry my P17 with confidence as my EDC!

Very smart video. I'm thinking about getting one as a bedside gun. It also looks like a fun gun to train with.

The Ruger LCR is a great little gun and I love mine. It’s an outstanding pocket carry any time of the year. You made a good solid choice!

I love it!

The only gun videos I typically watch are sautéed shooting salads with plenty of history: C&R Arsenal, Forgotten Weapons, Hickok 45, Paul Harrel. This was honest. No bullshit. Humble. Great video.

This was very informative. Thanks

I had a LCR 22. It was a good gun. The cylinder locked one time while at the range. One of the range officers took it to the gun smith to open it. Since that incident I carry semi auto. I would not want to go through a cylinder lock issue in a self defense situation.

I had similar feelings about my Mk II Standard. But this revolver is obviously much safer to carry than a single-action striker.

Excellent choice for carry. I too carry a 22LR Revolver. 9 shots. Extremely reliable. 😊

Tony speaks his truth, and it's very close to my own. Whatever I am comfortable with, and competent in shooting, that should be my primary carry. 22LR is very popular around my house.

Niiiice. I have the LCR in 38+p. I don't think it is safe to keep dry firing that 22lr model like that without snap caps though.

I like the LCR 22 also. Cheap to shoot. Low recoil nearly flinch proof. Eight rounds fast and reliable. The XS sights on it makes it shoot low. You want to hold the sight really high. The Tuff strip reloads great so do Revision CV Ammo Pods. Great little speedloader for LCRs. I think you have enough gun there.

Great idea and I am looking into doing the same Thanks for the advice and video

Hey man you got me convinced. Now i want one.

In a defense situation you most likely aren't going to have time to use your sights. Practice something similar like they taught the SOG soldiers in Vietnam which is to shoot from the hip accurately and faster than fast. They had a training class called the kill drill and they would practice shooting plate size targets at first then smaller and smaller until the disks were quarter sized thrown into the air until they could hit them consistently when carrying the gun low and shooting from that position. By the time you line up your sights you will be needing cork to plug your leaks. Nice gun you have there, wish I had a 22 revolver.

I had a friend who grew up in Mexico and had seen many people shot with a .22 LR. He said that the ones that were fortunate enough to have survived often wished they had not survived.

I carry the Ruger LCP ll 22lr and love it. I use the Federal Punch for reliability. It's reasonably accurate out to 10-15 yards. I've run a little over 450 rounds of cheap dirty bulk ammo through it several times just to see how it handles being filthy. Several fail to fires but no jams or other malfunctions. What I like most of all is how it conceals. I carry it in a glove holster in my right front pocket and you can barely tell it's there. So I've traded off knock down energy for accuracy and excellent concealability. I'll take my chances with that.

Good, honest, realistic comments - thanks!

You've made an excellent choice IMO. It's all about shot placement anyway not caliber. The old saying is true that a 22 between the eyes is more effective than a 44 miss.