Testing the Phoenix Arms HP22 22LR Pocket Pistol

The Phoenix Arms HP22 makes use of a simple blowback operated design and incorporates a relatively light single-action trigger weighing in at around 3.5-lbs (over a 5 pull average). The pistol comes standard with a 10-round magazine, weighs a hefty 20-ounces, and features a 3-inch vented rib barrel with a matching slide (similar to a shotgun). The pistol also comes standard in two finishes including the pictured satin nickel plating or a matte black finish for a more subdued look. The pistol has been in production since about the mid-90s and is made from cast zinc/aluminum alloy. You can usually find these for around $150 these days and upgrade kits with 11-round magazines and 5-inch target barrels can be had for about $50 if you can find them.
Overall not a bad plinking 22lr pistol. Much better than similarly priced rimfire pistols I've handled.
Full review on thefirearmblog.com/blog

[@kiloalphatango3256]

My first carry gun. All I had was $100.00 to spend at a gun show. Picked it up for $80 and a brick of Winchester white box. Thing was a work horse.

[@AdventuresofAwesomeJoe]

$100 new? How long ago was that?

[@oyahzi]

@@AdventuresofAwesomeJoe it’s 171 now I think

[@connor1982]

@@oyahzi in California where I am the standard 3" with one mag is $170 so I'm sure it's the same if not cheaper in other parts of the country 👍

[@WAncouvOR]

Just bought it from sportsman's Warehouse in Oregon for $170. And 1 10 round mag.

[@shaneallen683]

​@@AdventuresofAwesomeJoe check out some gun shows I've seen used one's for $75 and $80

[@keithtate1241]

I just purchased a Phoenix HP22A and so far it has been reliable and accurate. Thanks for the video.

[@wonderloaf]

This video features the greatest song known to man

[@everready19373]

I've had one for a few years now. It likes Mini-Mags. I've eliminated the mag safety and I replace the spring every 1000 rounds or so. I also bought the 5" barrel for it. For the price it's pretty awesome.

[@BallisticAviation]

Yes for sure one of the better semi-auto rimfire pocket pistols out there

[@Jbgarza19]

How did you eliminated the mag safety? I am thinking of purchasing one of these at my local rural king store but I do see it has a weird safety feature for the mag drop. I was curious to see if you could tell me how you eliminated that. Thanks

[@HeroShotz]

Holy shit watch out headphone users lol that song came in extra loud out of nowhere. @ 0:58

[@samuelmorado70]

They went up From 129 to 169 but I bought one locally. I polished the feed ramp and shot the Aguila Super Extra 40 gr. And the Federal Punch 22 with no issues . So no it’s Federal Punch I carry in it now .

[@TheGearhead222]

These are great little guns, right up there with the Raven .25.FWIW, one must properly reassemble the recoil spring so the tip doesn't bind with the action.Also, Phoenix doesn't recommend any hot .22 rounds.After all, it is a cast Zamac receiver with a steel insert barrel-John in Texas.

[@sniffmoneyArmsAndAmmo]

Nice 22 pistol....good shootin bro....haven't shot mine in awhile gota take it next range trip...kool vid subbed 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@jamesdewer]

Do the LA Range? Feign roid-rage

[@scotmetzger7478]

I love mine I just picked up some extra clips for one with extensions on it for the pinky grip. Not a bad deal 15 bucks apiece.

[@nathen9257]

That Thomas the dank engine insert just earned you a sub 😂😂

[@isaacgloc1542]

Clean lil thing

[@jamesdewer]

Great video in an otherwise peaceful locale. A rain of lead and accurate shot placement as well. I didn't have any luck with mine. During the 10 day waiting period I purchased the swag-pack of longer barrel and extry 10rd extendo- mag. After the first session and in proximity to the hammer/firing pin strike zone the gun developed a divot. I couldn't believe it! I did unintentionally dry fire it attempting to learn the manual of operation. More than once. So far I can't find a replacement hammer. This weekend I'll remove and drill through the hammer face and tap a hole from the reverse for a 11/64 setscrew. And thus provide a select mode hammer.

[@meniogtz]

They are lifetime warranty

[@jamesdewer]

@@meniogtz so the frame cracked. I wonder if they will eventually reply to my inquiries regarding eventual replacement

[@jw-sigp2258]

Nice video. I’ve actually done a few videos on HP-22 on my channel. I’ve disabled all of its mag safeties.

[@teddyjohnson1290]

My man out there bussing

[@unpluggedtoaster7429]

When in doubt, pinky out 😂👍✌️

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Camera ‘It’s a neat gun and all, but take a look at this tree!” 2:20

[@TwinGunz]

Be sure to perform the necessary 2 mods on this gun to make it operate properly. Look it up on KZbin. I love mine and doing these mods made it one of my funnest guns to shoot

[@DemarcusMitchell-sd9ep]

Just bought me one

[@78ginop]

What ammo are you using?

[@LDmagnum]

My next gun

[@williamtreat5893]

Hay i just got the same gun- I noticed that you can half cock the hammer will it fire from there-i did not try it at the range ?

[@AndToTheRepublic4WhichItStands]

1:25 were taking fire!

[@vansoghomonyan2921]

It can kill a somebody or not that much strong ?

[@sdriza]

Can definitely kill someone

[@riloan439]

I think its a deadlier than 9mm, it goes jumping around your inside going boom boom

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

It is a gun, yes it is deadly. Be safe.

[@bigal1559]

I just pick up one great Lil Gun,Compact.

[@keepmovinit]

Same pistol Same brand SOS could you help , please ? @ballistic

[@BallisticAviation]

Uhhhh what?

[@theoffor647]

Just bought one for 80bucks

[@mrfish49el]

Baby gun for baby man

[@BallisticAviation]

Dats right baby

[@stevenjones2373]

Until your hit by it...

[@williamgg1785]

That "baby gun" will put you in the graveyard..

[@knoxville497]

... Thank dog?.... 🙄

[@raymondpexton5440]

Intro music sucks, video is alright

[@skitzdaniel3314]

YOu could get better music.

[@BallisticAviation]

IYKYK

[@Cheka__]

@@BallisticAviation YKK on my zipper

[@brentroscoe9922]

I have 8 of these i think they look cool

[@BallisticAviation]

that is quite possibly the most insane thing i've heard anyone say about the HP22. (the owning 8 of them not the they look cool part)

[@brentroscoe9922]

@@BallisticAviation yep I do I have a ranch I keep them everywhere

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

They are cheap enough, so why not?

[@shaneallen683]

Are they reliable?

[@eliramey9385]

@@shaneallen683yup