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I have a total of 3 firearms and I've become very good at running and maintaining them.

- EDC: Sig P365XL

- Warbelt/nightstand: Glock 17 MOS Gen 5

- Rifle: Q Honey Badger SD

I don't recommend going deep into the prepper or gun guy scene; it's a mostly a time suck that dilutes your focus elsewhere.

Instead, get just the basics and become dangerously comfortable with them. Depth not breadth. Not here.

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Laser 7mo ago 💬 6

Planning to acquire the Ruger LCP II in .22 LR for the wife's carry pistol.

The gun is small enough for her to actually carry in real life every day, whether in a belly band, in a pocket, or in an off body bag.

It's an ideal rig for women: light racking action, low recoil, and multiple redundant safeties, including a physical switch.

The goal is to develop her comfort and proficiency in shooting and carry systems so that she always has something on hand when I am not present.

An extra mag and a slim tourniquet are natural extensions to the system that can be layered in over time.

It's not about the "best", it's about training on the basics and developing a system that won't be left at home no matter what.

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TheGrinder 7mo ago 💬 1

I fired this gun.

While it's light and accurate the .22 LR is inherently less reliable than center-fire cartridges due to rimfire ignition and inconsistent powder charges, especially in bulk ammo. Using high-quality ammunition significantly improves reliability. Also, the small slide and light recoil spring make it somewhat vulnerable to fouling and dry firing a .22 LR without snap caps can damage the firing pin or chamber face.

Conclusion: Not a duty weapon. While reasonably reliable for a rimfire, it's not a substitute for a center-fire carry gun in a life-or-death situation.

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Laser 7mo ago

At 0-10 ft it's fine, and a gun she is comfortable with and can shoot is better than not having one, which is the appropriate starting place.

She's not on duty, is not a cop or a soldier. Those are husband's jobs.

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TheGrinder 7mo ago 💬 1

Agreed just speaking from the experience with that gun. She'll be alright with this with good ammo and good maintenance

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Laser 7mo ago 💬 1

Looking at CCI, which is owned by Speer (gold standard 9mm ammo).

Their copper tipper, FMJ offering looks top of line. No need for hallow point at this power; 40gr of high penetration is more reasonable considering the tradeoffs.

Hoping these are reliable. Will train 100% on these if they are and use the same ammo for self defense.

https://www.cci-ammunition.com/rimfire/cci/target-mini-mag/6-30.html

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Laser 7mo ago 💬 1

Their segmented hallow point is interesting, but not convinced it could penetrate through thick jackets or jeans when needed and don't have the time to do thorough testing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLXcDLRx8y4

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Laser 7mo ago 💬 1

The round tips look satisfactory for us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2PSddmxGtI

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Laser 7mo ago 💬 1

"After shooting thousands of rounds of 22 caliber ammunition over the last few years, out of different pistols,My primary load is CCI mini mag 40 grain copper plated solid ball ammo.It has never failed me."

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TheGrinder 7mo ago 💬 1

Funny you'd mention CCI. CCI Mini-Mag, Federal Punch .22 is what I was using with the Ruger LCP. This was like 4-5 years ago.

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Laser 7mo ago

Cant stand Federal myself.

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orangePoW 7mo ago

good man

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PaddleManJoe 7mo ago 💬 1

I have one of those LCPlls in 380.

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Laser 7mo ago

Yup. A lot more power for the tradeoff of more recoil and less capacity.

For me 22 is a better starting point, thinking of the wife. Once she masters that who knows.

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Bryan 7mo ago 💬 1

I don’t have personal experience with that gun, but I would be cautious about using a rimfire cartridge as a defensive firearm. Feeding might be unreliable and rimfire cartridges have a much higher failure rate than center fire. Can she handle a .380?

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Laser 7mo ago 💬 1

CC Minimag or Uppetcut 22LR is sufficient for this usecase.

CC is owned by Speer; Uppercut designed to be the Gold Dot of 22LR.

Released just 2 years ago.

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Laser 7mo ago

Have a look. First true full metal jacket.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvg6rszReBw