Posted December 31, 2019 3:17 am by Comments

By Chris Eger

Pitched as either a trainer pistol for a standard LCP or a pocket pistol in its own right, the new .22LR Lite Rack LCP II was announced this week. (Photo: Ruger)
A rimfire version of the company’s well-liked .380 ACP pocket pistol, the new Ruger Lite Rack LCP II is chambered in .22LR.
With the same profile as the more familiar .380, the Lite Rack gets its name from the fact that it has an easy to charge slide. Further, instead of the 6+1 capacity of the larger caliber LCP II, the .22LR version has a 10+1 single stack magazine capacity.
“The Lite Rack system includes refined slide serrations, pronounced cocking ears, and lighter recoil spring,” notes Ruger in a press release on the new gun. “Combined, these features ease the burden of cycling a pistol slide by hand. Pistols equipped with the Lite Rack system are ideally suited for new shooters, those who struggle with racking traditional slides and anyone looking to enjoy a day at the range.”
Other features include a manual safety located on the left side of the frame– a first for the LCP series– that pushes forward to fire. When it comes to specs, the stainless steel 2.75-inch barrel

Source: Guns.com

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