New Ruger Single Ten

[LTR shooter]

I won't be trading in my old six shot Single Six anytime soon but I'm sure the Single Ten will sell well for those that want a high capacity revolver.

Like mentioned above I wish Ruger would come out with a DA 22lr revolver and with a fully adjustable rear sight instead of the simple windage blade they used on the SP101.

 

[Dain Bramage]

Do you think we'll be able to purchase a Single Ten cyl. for our current Single Sixes?

Unfortunately, the action on a Single Six will not correctly function with a ten round cylinder. Aftermarket conversions can be done, but these are usually to gain caliber, or strength options not available from the factory. With the Single Ten, it would be much cheaper just to buy a new one from Ruger.

USFA and Uberti both have higher capacity SA rimfires, so there is a market. I think the Single Ten will shine as a kit gun or varminter, where higher capacity can be an asset, along with Ruger's bulletproof reputation and price point.

 

[BCRider]

To bigfatdave from post #14.

The idea of the speed UNloader came to me just for doing my own NAA mini. I'd have one already done but I'm working on new house shop renos just now and all the tools are packed still until the renos are finally done.

But feel free to use the idea. You can send licensing and royalty payments to me at......

 

[Bush Pilot]

Don't like the fiber optic sights. Hopefully they release a plain Patridge sight version.

+1, anything is better than the fiber optics.

 

[McLovin]

for all those that don't like the sights, its not that hard to put on a dovetail ramp and whatever sight you prefer. the ramp is less than 20 from marble sights, and the inserts are cheap too.

 

[MacTech]

I like it, I'm a fan of SA revolvers, reload speed doesn't bother me, my only real question is if the barrel diameter is for a true .22LR bullet or if it uses the .22WMR bore diameter of the normal Single Sixes

If it's got the smaller .22LR bore, I'd be sorely tempted to pick one up, maybe even trade my Mark II 22/45 towards it....

 

[McLovin]

this is my single six. all said and done it was about $60 for the sights.

 

[McLovin]

MacTec, im guessing it has the smaller bore, because lr is the only bullet this gun is intended to shoot. i on the other hand would prefer interchangeable cylinders, one for mag/wrf, and one for s/l/lr.

 

[MacTech]

True, the LR does operate at lower pressures, I wonder if a 10 round WMR cylinder would have enough steel on the thinnest parts of the cylinder walls to contain the pressure safely

<edit> just sent an e-mail to Ruger, asking them if the S-10 uses a .223 or .224 bore barrel (.22LR only or .22LR/.22WMR) will post the results when I get a response

I think one of the reasons I *might* consider trading out of the 22/45 is that I like to shoot the ultraquiet .22 rounds, like the Super Colibri, the CCI CB series and Rem. CBees, as well as shooting Longs and Shorts, a Single 10 can handle any .22 S, L, or LR cartridge, as well as the ultraquiets, the only UQ rounds the 22/45 can handle are the Rem. CBees, as they are full .22LR length, but they're not all that quiet out of a handgun... neither would be the CB series or Colibris, but they'd be quieter than the CBees

What I give up in rapid fire speed (which I never do anyway) and quick reloading (of loaded mags, it still takes time to load the mags themselves) I gain back in ammo versatility, which I find more valuable to me and potential reliability (no issues with the 22/45 aside from the inability to use "unusual" rounds)

 

[El Guero]

I think it's cool. If somebody likes a single-action revolver for hunting this could be pretty handy.

 

[towboat_er]

That USFA sure is nice. But sure cost a lot.
I dont like the Ruger front sight. Ugly it is.

 

[Fishman777]

Agree about the barrel bore diameter...

If this is a dedicated .22 lr revolver, I'm in. In the barrel is fit for .22 mag, count me out. I just sold my single six hunter not too long ago because it didn't shoot .22 lr as accurately as the magnum. Didn't care to invest in an accurizer, so I sold it.

If the Single Ten has a .222 caliber grove diameter barrel, I'll get one. If not, forget it. I have no interest in shooting a .222 bullet out of a .224 barrel.

 

[jad0110]

Should have brought back the .32 H&R instead.

That, or one chambered in .327 Magnum.

 

[ThomasT]

If the Single Ten has a .222 caliber grove diameter barrel, I'll get one. If not, forget it. I have no interest in shooting a .222 bullet out of a .224 barrel.

After I read this I miked a couple of 22 loads I have sitting out to see what they measured. Winchester Power Points miked .2237 and Federal bulk pack measured .2244. Both should be a decent fit in a .223/.224 barrel.

If your 22 doesn't shoot 22s very well after shooting 22 mags especially CCI 22mags that have always left copper fouling in my bores you might try giving your bore a good cleaning with copper solvent and a bore brush. And a bore snake is NOT a bore brush. Then try your 22 loads.

 

[MacTech]

And here's the response direct from Ruger;

Response:
The Single 10 is of the same exact design as the standard Single Six except for the pawl.

Looks like I'm not trading my 22/45 then, not interested in the .22WMR diameter bore and resultant possible minor accuracy issues

 

[KMO]

A Must-Have...

I didn't buy my Single-Six for rapid fire or quick reloads, but I like the idea of having 10 rounds to fire. And the "nontraditional fiber optic sights? ...my 50+ eyes love these things. I consider the Single-Ten a must-have companion to my Single-Six. Mine will be here in a few days...

 

[Bush Pilot]

Well, I have one as of this morning. I went to my favorite shop and was telling the clerk about this thread. The next thing I knew he produced one from behind the counter, UPS had delivered it last night. Even though I swore I wouldn't get one it followed me home, hope to shoot it tomorrow. FWIW, the test round was dated June 16th and it was already in the shop.

 

[KMO]

Would it be rude to ask what price your LGS charged you for it?

 

[W.E.G.]

Anybody have a bottom-line on the cost for a Harton Single-Six conversion to .38 Special?

There are quite a few factory-spec .32 H&R Single Sixes on Gunbroker.

If you handload, the .32 H&R should be able to achieve anything that you would ever want a .32 or a .38 to do in that sort of gun.

I got mine.

 

[Bush Pilot]

Would it be rude to ask what price your LGS charged you for it?

I paid $469.00 plus Washington state tax.

 

[Kynoch]

Ruger sponsors .22 rimfire shooting events and the Single-Ten is likely to be a big player. As it is, single-actions shooter need to buy TWO Ruger single-sixes for some stages. I went the other way about bought a USFA 12/22 but I would likely have opted for the Single-10 as the 12/22 was $750.00

 

[Kynoch]

I paid $469.00 plus Washington state tax.

Interesting. Bud's price (they are already sold out) is $619.00

 

[cackalak]

This new Single Ten seems to be getting lots of guff. For me, I really like it. Couldn't care less about "tradition". I think it'll be a fun gun to shoot. If I can get a deal like Bush Pilot, I'm going to pick one up. (after I get my .44 Blackhawk).

Bush Pilot - So after WA tax, it was what? $800?

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

(the good news is that at least they ain't trying to put 410 shot shells in 'em)

Well Kel-Tec hasn't made one yet so...

 

[Bush Pilot]

This new Single Ten seems to be getting lots of guff. For me, I really like it. Couldn't care less about "tradition". I think it'll be a fun gun to shoot. If I can get a deal like Bush Pilot, I'm going to pick one up. (after I get my .44 Blackhawk).

Bush Pilot - So after WA tax, it was what? $800?

LOL, some days it seems like it. That's the nice thing about living 90 minutes from Montana, tax free everything. Too bad I can't buy handguns there.