Ruger SR 22 Really Impressed

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Put 150 rounds thru it. Very impressed. Very accurate. Super easy to clean. Taking my MKIII back for resale. So far a GREAT little pistol. As good at 50' as a Ruger MK III. Very, very nice design.
 
MissouriCrowinMass said:
Put 150 rounds thru it. Very impressed. Very accurate. Super easy to clean. Taking my MKIII back for resale. So far a GREAT little pistol. As good at 50' as a Ruger MK III. Very, very nice design.
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I couldn't agree more. I've had mine about two weeks now and been to the range twice with bulk ammo. Other than the few problems you might expect with cheap 22 lr ammo this is a great little 22. Like the OP, I found it to be very accurate and super easy to break down and clean, has a real quality feel to it.
 
Put 200 rounds through mine yesterday with never a hiccup.

Probably have 1500 rounds through it and still waiting for a problem.

I have used Winchester and Federal bulk pack and Stinger and Mini Mag without a hitch.

I have not used anything with a bare lead bullet though.
 
Friend of mine bought one then sold it a week later. We found the backwards (up to fire) frame mounted thumb safety extremely aggravating if you've shoot a 1911 enough using a high-thumb hold (thumb rides the safety down when finger goes to the trigger) to develop muscle memory. The 22/45 with a "normally" operating thumb safety is much more enjoyable.
 
I don't know why anyone would even use the safety since it is a Double action/Single action trigger.

Comparing it to a 1911 is apples and oranges because of the two different trigger actions between the two.
 
It's made by RUGER! It will last forever!

I was thinking of the SR22 over the Sig 199 22LR and decided on the SIg instead. I wanted a 1911 "replica". COngratulations on the SR22. It's definitely a keeper!
 
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I don't know why anyone would even use the safety since it is a Double action/Single action trigger.
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It's called muscle memory. Same reason people don't fall off bicycles if they don't ride one for years once they've learned.

My duty weapon is a 1911. We practice either 2 or 3 times a week. My thumb rides the safety down when my finger goes to the trigger.

The SR22 was very aggravating to everyone on the squad. Having to consciously remember to change your firing grip into an unnatural position wasn't worth it to anyone.

If it doesn't bother you, great!
 
Not sure i'd trade in a 22/45 for an SR22 but if you like it that's all that matters.

My friend has about 2500 rounds through his and a malfunction is rare. Instinctive pointing and rapid follow up is where the SR22 really shines IMO. Enjoy.. they are fun.
 
I have about 500-rounds through mine now. The only problems I have is with Federal Automatch. I've run Golden Bullet, Thunderbolt, Federal Bulk, American Eagle, Stingers, Mini-Mags, Blazer, and Winchester w/o fail. It's tied with my new S&W 22a for favorite 22LR pistol.
 
The SR22 was very aggravating to everyone on the squad. Having to consciously remember to change your firing grip into an unnatural position wasn't worth it to anyone.
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That's the only thing that stops me from getting one. All my other pistols with a safety are operated opposite to the SR22 and pistols like the Beretta 92FS/M9, Walther PP/PPK, etc. I just don't want to risk the loss of muscle memory in a stressful situation, and if I had an SR22, I know I'd practice with it. I guess I could just leave the safety off, but then I instintively swipe and then put the gun on safe during practice. I don't understand why gun makers don't standardize which way the safety moves if there is a safety on the firearm. Doesn't make sense.

I'll stick with my CZ Kadet for cheap practice.
 
I've been shooting single action autos for decades. Owned several browning HiPowers and 1911s.
I don't find the safety on the SR22 a problem at all. It is not uncommon for me to go back and forth with a 1911 and the SR22 at the range. Never inadvertently activated the SR safety.
Really, the problem is between your ears, not the SR.
 
I think it is a bit presumptious to tell me what my "problem" is if you are in fact addressing my post. I have handguns with different manuals of arms, and don't have a problem switching at the range, however, I train for the ones I carry, and until you are put in a real life stressful situation I'd rather bank on my training and muscle memory in additon to what is between my ears. I'll take all the tools in the toolbox, thank you.
 
I've had an sr22 for several months now. No ammo problems at all with several different brands from cheap to mid range priced. No other problems either. Fun little gun.

I'll admit that the safety was annoying at first but I have gotten used to it and it hasn't caused me any grief with my other handguns. I'm just a recreational shooter though.
 
I want to second everything positive said above about the SR22. My wife, grand kids and I love it and wish grand pa could afford to buy another one or two. Nothing turns people off towards a gun more than jams. My gun has no problem with any ammo I've fed it. Only after shooting approximately 1000 rounds did it signal me the need to strip and clean. Ruger has put together a great little, accurate, fun to shoot handgun. :)
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On the other side of the coin, I have a friend who just got one back from Ruger from being repaired. After about 700 rounds, it started malfunctioning. The slide would hang. It developed a noticeable rough spot on the slide rails. You could gently release it by hand and it would hang in a certain spot and the slide wouldn't go home. You would have to give it a push to get it to close.
 
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