I kinda want to get something small like this (Ruger LCR .22 LR) for concealed carry. I've never owned a gun before, and based on my reading revolvers sound more reliable (plus I've always thought they looked cool). Went with 22 because of that time ammo got super expensive and 9mm was ridiculous compared to what you could get going for .22.
But is this gun stupid? Is concealed carry stupid? It's okay if I'm dumb, I know very little about guns other than like the last few nights I've spent trying to research a good, small concealed carry.
That's true $719 sounds pretty freaking nutty for a .22LR revolver.
I picked up a Ruger MKIV new and the machining/QC on the underside of the upper was honestly disappointing considering the price. Loads of burrs, some tear-out where they milled across the section where the barrel threads in during assembly, areas unprotected from rust by the finish with some rust present.
Yeah, there are plenty of nicer guns to be had for less money at just about any gun shop. And there's nothing wrong with going used either, as long as the firearm has been inspected and if necessary refurbished by a professional gunsmith, which they usually are at most halfway decent stores.