Guns and ammo in 2020 phoenix arms HP 22 22lr

[@deere3321]

I've had one for several years. It has been very reliable with cci ammo. I'm guessing that most of the negative comments are from people who have never owned one.

[@mikesal8088]

Fun as heck to shoot and accurate too. I have a chrome 22, a black 22. and a black 25. This is a value pistol like a Heritage or a Hi-Point. I have these as well and they're all fairly reliable. I usually take a HP22 to the range with me every time I go.

[@rickeybullington6314]

Yes it is. People who talk trash about this gun do not know what they are talking about. They are ingroant.

[@rickeybullington6314]

@@mikesal8088 I have even thought about getting a hipoint 9mm. I had a 40 hipoint years ago. And I did not have any problems with it. And people talk trash about the hipoint. When they have never own one . I call these kind of people ingroant people.

[@nogod7184]

I have this baby for five years. Very reliable. Very accurate. It is not picky with brand name ammunition as long as it high velocity. CGI, Horton, Aguila, Federal. It eats all. And I especially like Aguila: Cheap and reliable.

[@patsnationok1373]

I’m looking to buy my very first gun recently my neighborhood hasn’t been the best and I have my kids is this a decent gun to start off with ?

[@markbrown7449]

I broke one, sent it back to Phoenix Arms and they sent me back a "BRAND" new one. I knew it was a different gun because I marked the one I sent back, plus they sent back an extra mag with it. Good outfit to do business with. I shot close to 5k rounds thrown it..

[@boiwth5406]

I got this gun brand new for 120$ last year. Its a really good gun for the money! I've shot about 2-3k rounds through it with only a handful of malfunctions but it was because of bad 22lr ammo. I went ahead and modified it as well so it can function like any other gun. that extra safety is dumb but easy to remove.

[@heribertobaezajr.3810]

Have both the Phoenix and heritage....both run great and other videos on the Phoenix helped correct and improve performance...

[@DasDutchman56]

Phoenix Arms Company recommends using only Standard Velocity ammo, as the higher pressure ammo might crack your slide or frame. I believe that is for legal reasons. However the velocity of all ammo is figured from a rifle barrel and what you would get from a 2" barrel is quite a bit less. I might as well use up my box of Fiocchi High Velocity and see what happens. Thanks for the great video!

[@boss94ways51]

I was thinking the same thing..i want to see what those cci stingers do

[@johnroberts2620]

The worst thing about this gun is the magazine disconnect. I fixed mine so it’s a real gun not a liberal safety death trap.

[@jeffersondavis2530]

Good to know about the price gougers! Our own people sticking it to us.

[@markedman3990]

I think you're supposed to stay with standard velocity ammo w/this gun.

[@gunguy8348]

I think so. It’s pot metal so don’t go to crazy with it.

[@edwardnavoy1261]

Yes, standard velocity...

[@rbm6184]

@@gunguy8348 Stay close to standard velocity with something like Federal Automatch or CCI Standard. Stay away from that high velocity stuff in this pistol and replace the main recoil spring with a new one every 1000 rounds or you could get a cracked frame. Parts are super cheap so no excuse not to except laziness/negligence. Its under warranty so you can replace a cracked frame or slide but if you follow the owner manual then you won't need to send in a cracked pistol.

[@brucecook502]

I know this video was made a couple years ago when prices on everything went through the roof, but hearing you say that it was possibly a good deal to get 500 rounds of 22LR ammo for $100 just floors me, when it almost seems like it was yesterday when I had my first 22LR rifle back in the year 2000, and we were literally paying $8.50 for bricks of 550 rounds of federal ammo at Walmart that was actually reliable. Even in 2023 with the prices having gone down since the height of the pandemic, I still cannot believe I'm paying $10 to $15 for boxes of 50 rounds. I remember thinking back then that spending over $6 for a 50rd box of yellow jackets was not worth it. That would be a steal today LOL

[@angelistringfellow]

The pawn shops in North Texas are either selling out fasthave raised their prices cause the demand is so high. I had to buy online for more than it's original price. $200

[@gunguy8348]

It just the start. The next 4 years will be over priced and high demand. The whole 8 years of Obama was over priced. Enjoy it it’s a cool little gun.

[@louseal7574]

3 years later I'm getting this new for $150

[@rhllnm]

Love mine, got the long barrel, etc. Quality stuff.

[@cookiesmoke7596]

Im glad i been stocking up on ammo

[@markbrown7449]

got that right brother

[@thephantom365]

Walmart never stopped selling 22 rounds that’s where I’ve bought all my 22 rounds just last week I bought some Winchester silvertips there 9$ for 50

[@cookiesmoke7596]

@@thephantom365 get them while u can

[@thephantom365]

@@cookiesmoke7596 I got so much Walmart .22 I can shoot for months at the range lol

[@ogarzabello]

The manual says STANDARD velocity ammo only. For not following the instructions some get cracked frames.

[@sammieking5330]

... I am the first owner of my Phoenix Arms HP22 (purchased about 24 years ago)and you're incorrect regarding capacity 10 in the clip not 11. The slightly longer clip is more for grip extension, not an extra round .

[@louseal7574]

Magazine..

[@forestgrump2168]

I had one of these . paid less than $100. mine was very difficult to shoot well . It also had a fair amount of ftf. traded it off.

[@markbrown7449]

had the same problem with the short barrel, but once I changed to the 5 inch barrel, problem went away..

[@gunsoutdoorsmilitary7816]

Nice review! Seems like a nice good value for money carry gun!

[@pgdmed]

So you had no issues with it shooting high velocity?

[@franciscochavez3970]

How's the Aguila ammo? Is it the same as LR. Just wondering cause I bought some and it seems little bit shorter.

[@gunguy8348]

Yes they work in LR.

[@franciscochavez3970]

@Gunguy 83 thanks for responding back I appreciate it.

[@TheMark9013]

When a box of 22 shells is worth more than the gun

[@14sharpobjects]

Had mine for 3 months before it completely died extractor wore down really fast and mag feed jammed pretty often

[@mikeradvak6497]

LIFETIME Warranty for the original buyer! Most of the time they will send parts if you can communicate well enough to sound like you can change a spring or other simple part.

[@godsson1603]

This Gun is Worthless, More Time Fixing Malfunctions Than Range time

[@markbrown7449]

send it back and they'll send you a new gun

[@markbrown7449]

@@godsson1603 great gun for the money

[@trinitytrinidad9045]

Sir question if there's a bullet in the chamber and the hammer is back how can i remove the bullet safely indoors ? I just bought it getting familiar with it.

[@gunguy8348]

Use the hammer block safety by the rear sight. It blocks the firing pin incase the hammer accidentally drops.

[@trinitytrinidad9045]

@@gunguy8348 hi oh ok so it should not fire do i slide chamber to the back to let bullet out ?

[@trinitytrinidad9045]

@@gunguy8348 hammer block safety goes down ?

[@gunguy8348]

Sorry for late response didn’t see it yes goes down for block and up to fire

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Mine snapped like a pretzel because I didn't know it was designed for standard, not hi-velocity. ammo.. so, why in the hell would such a gun ( definitely not a target pistol ) be made for standard ammo ?

[@securityguardlife6412]

I have one grate gun

[@TheGearGatherer]

Gotta get me this color too! 👍🏼

[@wlopezr]

I can put back the hammer. My Phoenix no have any modifications. I need to make a modification to get back the hammer

[@jamesbranham2217]

Make sure your safety is off and the lever on the slide is pushed up.. hope this helps

[@jamesgilhooly1326]

I took out a Tank with 1 of these from 300 yds

[@georgehite2271]

You are mis-informing people about using hi velocity ammo. The owner's manual clearly states using standard ammo only.

[@gunguy8348]

Phoenix Arms recommends standard velocity ammo....1050 to 1150 FPS. Claiming high velocity ammo will damage the pistol . This is what it states. I’m not getting over 1150 FPS with any round out of this short barrel.

[@tominmo8865]

@@gunguy8348 That's not the point! The HV ammo is higher pressure. But go ahead and use it and break your gun if you want to be in denial.

[@spiderman4245]

How much was tgat

[@gunguy8348]

They are cheap $125 new

[@Dorkdairiesfan_and_eteled]

They're made in Canada, not California.

[@thinmizzy365]

Ontario California. Just North of the 60 off I-15. I've been there.

[@dougest6578]

You missed shooting it 🤣

[@ftswarbill]

They should change their name to "Cheaper than Lawsuit" and not rip people off.

[@markbrown7449]

Please explain