Trailblazer LifeCard 22

[92FSTech]

You may want to re-think that.

That video answered all the questions I had about this thing...the only real surprise was the muzzle velocity was about 200fps higher than I would have guessed. Still crap, lol. That headspace issue is pretty terrifying!

 

[russc2542]

I met a guy at the range who wanted to show me his new gun. After about a minute of fishing around in his pants he pulled out the little black box and in another 15 seconds had it opened to show it was a lifecard pistol. My impression of it went down when he handed it to me and I cycled it.

That heizer... oof.

 

[MrSmitty]

You may want to re-think that.

Reloads seem fast……

 

[NHT3]

Don't waste your money on a lifecard, get a real pistol.. Instructions in the lifecard, bottom of the last paragraph, says "do not carry the pistol with a live cartridge in the chamber"?? WTH?

 

[bwframe]

I'm a bad guy with a knife, or even just moderate hand to hand skills.

Chances are very strong I won't, but even if I had to absorb a 22 round, whose gonna come out worse in this?

If your shot doesn't kill me, guess what I'm gonna do to you?

 

[wcd]

Thanks. I thought about the same thing that's why I didn't impulse buy. I can't pocket carry much bigger than LCP but I've been looking for a more minimalist option as a back up that's not the norm which I already have many of

Back up for what? What is your primary carry?

 

[wcd]

Don't waste your money on a lifecard, get a real pistol.. Instructions in the lifecard, bottom of the last paragraph, View attachment 254219 says "do not carry the pistol with a live cartridge in the chamber"?? WTH?

Great marketing there!

 

[Squid556]

I know .223 isn’t big enough!

They make it in 7.62x39!

I have fired one of those Pocket AK derrengers. It hurt very badly. As in, I would fire the 500 smith mag again before shooting that pain in the hand.

Sure did make a cool fireball tho

 

[Squid556]

We ended up with a couple of those lifecards in the shop and ive been pondering them for several months now.

So no, I would advise against one for self defense. Just get an LCP in 380 if you want a hideout gun.

However...... I think all tools have their use and the lifecard would be a good tool to carry around places you don't want to be seen with a firearm, but likely won't need a more serious defensive tool.

For instance the life card might be kinda useful to take fishing, or to carry around the farm. Could use it to dispatch critters without people seeing you have a conventional firearm.

 

[Nugget]

I'm holding out for the 308

Pretty sure 308 would stick out the end of the barrel, wouldn't it?

 

[WebSnyper]

We ended up with a couple of those lifecards in the shop and ive been pondering them for several months now.

So no, I would advise against one for self defense. Just get an LCP in 380 if you want a hideout gun.

However...... I think all tools have their use and the lifecard would be a good tool to carry around places you don't want to be seen with a firearm, but likely won't need a more serious defensive tool.

For instance the life card might be kinda useful to take fishing, or to carry around the farm. Could use it to dispatch critters without people seeing you have a conventional firearm.

I'm not sure that around the farm would have come to mind for one of these. Then again, I'm not sure anywhere comes to mind where I think one of these would be practical.

 

[DadSmith]

Excellent thread now we know several gimmick guns that we should not buy.

 

[DadSmith]

Pretty sure 308 would stick out the end of the barrel, wouldn't it?

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That reminds me of the Killing them softly sawed off shotgun.

 

[1nderbeard]

However...... I think all tools have their use and the lifecard would be a good tool to carry around places you don't want to be seen with a firearm, but likely won't need a more serious defensive tool.

For instance the life card might be kinda useful to take fishing, or to carry around the farm. Could use it to dispatch critters without people seeing you have a conventional firearm.

You lose me at fishing or around the farm. I thought for sure you'd end that line of thinking with "at a professional sporting event" or something like that.
How many farmers do you know that don't want someone to carry a real gun? Why not just open carry at the farm or while fishing?

 

[Cameramonkey]

I think you should go for a single shot .223

Pocket AR!
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I was talking to the Heizer rep last time NRAAM was in town. I think he said "If you happen to miss him at close range, you'll set him on fire from the fireball.

 

[Squid556]

You lose me at fishing or around the farm. I thought for sure you'd end that line of thinking with "at a professional sporting event" or something like that.
How many farmers do you know that don't want someone to carry a real gun? Why not just open carry at the farm or while fishing?

Agreed on carrying a more substantial gun if you can.

If you expand your thoughts a bit to include working on someone else's farm and or the public places and people you likely encounter while fishing, it makes a hideout "critter getter" somewhat more practical.

I used to work on a dairy. They didn't want us open carrying. But several people kept something small tucked away for the possum sized rats we encountered.

Have been in the canoe several times in and around public access sites and its nice to have something small and light for those hot days you can still conceal. Although honestly pocket 380 would be preferred here becuase of potential issues with 2 legged critters.

This whole supportive statement hinges on the idea that we buy based on practicality. A lot of people just buy stuff because they like it. Nothing wrong with that. So long as they don't try to use it for something serious.