New Ruger SR22

DonD · 11-20-2012, 13:08

Well, my shooting/gun happiness increases once again. I've said it in other posts but despite my best efforts, my wife hasn't shown much interest in shooting untll a female friend said she had a CHL and carried. That meant she took the course, did very well and the paperwork is in the TX DPS papermill. Got her a Ruger SR9C which she really likes.

Saw lots of good reports on the SR22 and decided I wanted one. Her first reaction was not enthusiastic, thinking I was getting a big bore semi she wouldn't like (I have a couple .500 Mags so big bore isn't new to me). She brightened up when I told her it was an SR22 and would be a good training tool/fun gun to improve her shooting with the SR9C.

Bought it today and she really likes the gun! It certainly has a quality feel, nice sights and a very decent trigger. Off to the range tomorrow to check it out. Will provide feedback on how it does. Don

bac1023 · 11-20-2012, 14:05

Very cool

fnfalman · 11-20-2012, 16:50

What I like is that the SR22 doesn't feel like a pot metal gun, and the standard grip is so small that any woman can have a good grasp on the gun.

JayAK · 11-20-2012, 18:02

Another bonus is that they will eat any ammo you put in them... I have not had a single problem yet and I have used some 40yr old .22 ammo in mine.

DonD · 11-20-2012, 18:09

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

What I like is that the SR22 doesn't feel like a pot metal gun, and the standard grip is so small that any woman can have a good grasp on the gun.

I do agree, it feels like a quality firearm, not some throwaway piece. Excellent deal when both my wife and I like it.

I suspect it will be fine at the range, we'll see. Don

**Cole125** · 11-20-2012, 18:44

Congrats!

My SR22 has been flawless, have about four bricks through it so far. Not a single FTF or FTE. Maybe a few FTF due to cheap ammo.

4 glocks · 11-20-2012, 19:26

I have had one for a few months and like it.

racer88 · 11-20-2012, 20:55

Another happy SR22 owner here.

Glock40man · 11-20-2012, 20:58

Congrats!

DonD · 11-21-2012, 10:09

Just got back from the range, had an excellent time.

The SR does feel like a real defensive gun, about the same weight as some of the new micro 9mms at 17oz or so.

DA trigger is nothing to write home about, the SA trigger is quite nice and that's the only way I'll be shooting it. Shot about 280 rds through it. Had a couple FTFeeds with Federal Auto Match ammo. I'm wondering if the unplated lead was slightly sticking down in the mag and that a gentle slap of the loaded mag in the palm of the hand would resolve that in the future.

Had lots of success with my favorite gun range reactive target, expended 12 ga hulls. Most of them went down with one shot at 10 yds from standing.

Mine is very easy to disassemble and reassemble BUT for one thing. In the case of this specimen, the end of the polymer guide rod doesn't want to slide through the opening in the slide during reassembly. Helped it along with a tiny nudge with a small screwdriver and that was all it took. Don

Very fun gun, a real keeper. Don

LeavenworthJeff · 11-21-2012, 10:19

I have put at least a 1000 rounds through my SR22. It eats everything from quality to cheap ammo. Pretty accurate. When I take it to the range, I almost get tired from loading the two magazines I have for it over and over again. My kids love shooting it. And my friends do too. Very happy I got one. At one point they were pretty to find, but I am thinking the supply has caught up.

I do carry it if I am just running out really quick and want to slip it in my jacket or pants. Put some CCI Blazer in it and it is ready to go.

chewybaca67 · 11-21-2012, 11:25

I'm waiting for a 5" barrel version.

DonD · 11-21-2012, 16:34

Guess I should have looked at rimfirecentral.com before trying some ammo in the SR22. There were several owners who encountered issues with Federal Auto Match and what they described sounds like what I saw at the range today.

Guess I'll feed this stuff to my Remington 597 which eats anything w/o issues. Don

4 glocks · 11-21-2012, 17:26

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Originally Posted by DonD

Guess I should have looked at rimfirecentral.com before trying some ammo in the SR22. There were several owners who encountered issues with Federal Auto Match and what they described sounds like what I saw at the range today.

Guess I'll feed this stuff to my Remington 597 which eats anything w/o issues. Don

I have had good luck with Fed. bulk 550 pack from Walmart.

2 mags are not enough, I have had some on back order for a month. I would buy from someone else but his prices are $6 cheaper than anyone else.

DonD · 11-21-2012, 17:57

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Originally Posted by 4 glocks

I have had good luck with Fed. bulk 550 pack from Walmart.

2 mags are not enough, I have had some on back order for a month. I would buy from someone else but his prices are $6 cheaper than anyone else.

Yes, Fed bulk ammo from WalMart is THE choice as far as I am concerned. Works very well, not dirty and it chronographs nearly as fast as the 4x as expensive CCI Velocitors out of my Remington 597. Sadly, it wasn't that long ago that it was $14.97/550 vice the current $19.97/box.

Yes, I'll be interested in another mag or two but am not interested in being held up for $40/per mag.

Would you share your source for the SR22 mags? Thanks, Don

HKLovingIT · 11-21-2012, 18:21

I've been really happy with mine so far. It's works great. Doesn't feel "cheap" and yeah, any girl can grip it. Heh.

racer88 · 11-21-2012, 18:23

The only ammo that my SR22 didn't like... and neither did my M&P 15-22.... is Winchester bulk (555). That stuff is CRAP. Walmart Federal Champion runs great. So does anything from CCI.

M2 Carbine · 11-21-2012, 19:02

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Yes, I'll be interested in another mag or two but am not interested in being held up for $40/per mag.

Would you share your source for the SR22 mags? Thanks, Don

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/ruger.html
$24.99

I've got 10.

DonD · 11-21-2012, 21:34

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Originally Posted by M2 Carbine

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/ruger.html
$24.99

I've got 10.

Thanks, M2, may have to get another SR9C mag along with the SR22, makes the purchase a better deal, defraying the shipping costs. Don

Nakanokalronin · 11-22-2012, 00:49

Congrats! It's always nice to have a 22lr pistol for cheap shooting and introducing and teaching people that have never shot a gun before.

Bruce M · 11-22-2012, 06:10

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Originally Posted by JayAK

...t and I have used some 40yr old .22 ammo in mine.

My guess is that 40 year old .22 may be better than some of the current stuff, presuming stored properly. Or maybe I am just nostalgic.

Seems like everyone who has a SR22 is pleased with the gun.

DonD · 11-22-2012, 06:35

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Originally Posted by Bruce M

Seems like everyone who has a SR22 is pleased with the gun.

I also have a bull barreled Ruger 22/45 that's 100% reliable. It's certainly a keeper and will continue to be shot but I'll have to say that the SR22 is even more fun as a plinker. Don

M2 Carbine · 11-22-2012, 08:32

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Thanks, M2, may have to get another SR9C mag along with the SR22, makes the purchase a better deal, defraying the shipping costs. Don

They charge TX state tax to.
I think their shipping is $9 no matter how much you get.
If I can, like the last order, I try and order a bunch at a time.

Last month was a good deal. They had $5 shipping and almost everything I ordered was marked down.

Sometimes they throw in free extras. Like a neat knife sharpener in the last order.

JoshuaC · 11-22-2012, 21:24

Really kinda itching to get one of these. I already have a Ruger Mark 2, but I think it would be neat to have a smaller pistol that shoots small, cheap rounds.

billn · 11-22-2012, 21:36

I put about 2000 rounds down the barrel of my SR-22. Cheap way to shot. I notice some metal wear on the slide. I have heard Ruger is good about repairing if it goes bad.