Ruger announces the SR22

[grayelky]

Just got this email from Ruger:

   

   Ruger is proud to announce the new Ruger® SR22™ pistol, the do-it-all .22 pistol for the shooter who appreciates style and demands reliability. The SR22 is a rugged, scaled-down version of a full-sized pistol, perfect for plinking, target shooting and small game hunting. The lightweight SR22 has modern styling and is fun to shoot while using inexpensive rimfire ammunition.

   

   The 3-dot sight system has a fixed front sight and a rear sight that is adjustable for both windage and elevation. A reversible blade allows shooters to select two white dots or a solid black blade.  

   

   For more information on the new SR22 Pistol, or to learn more about the extensive, award-winning line of Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the SR22 Pistol and other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

   

   I wonder if they are thinking they made a better 22 pistol than their Mark III?

[theysayimnotme]

http://ruger.com/products/sr22Pistol/models.html">http://ruger.com/products/sr22Pistol/models.html

   

   Am I the only one who thinks this is pure "UGLY"?

   Not to mention "plastic" & "aluminum".

[lohman446]

I like the Mark III and Browning Buckmark because they are, at least to me, purpose made as a full size .22 pistol.  They are not made to look like a smaller version of a standard pistol, or to mimic a 1911 or any other "standard" gun.  They are their own being so to speak and its part of the allure of them to me.  

   

   I clicked on this, rather excited, and then shrugged.  I do not NEED another .22 pistol.  I do not WANT the one pictured either.  Perhaps others will think differently.

[redhawk4]

I'm afraid this is another Ruger offering in 22 that's not for me, but as stated before in the LCR22 thread, to maintain sales, manufacturers have to come up with new products and this will appeal to enough people to bag them some sales.

[grayelky]

I do not see me purchasing one for me any time soon. IF you own an SR9 or an SR40, then this may be a good idea.

   

   I also just got an email about their new, affordable rifle, the All American. If it lives up to their ad hype, there are some "entry level" guns that will soon be discontinued. The MSRP on this one is $449.95.

   

   http://ruger.com/products/americanRifle/index.html">http://ruger.com/products/americanRifle/index.html

[jupiter7]

Looks like a Taurus.

[chopprs]

.....boy does that look like a Walther or not?

   

   Hopefully it will evolve into a .22 Mag!

[lohman446]

I was thinking the Sig Mosquito.  Still my point.  The Mark series is special.  This just looks like just another pistol.

[louiethelump]

One difference between this new Ruger and the Taurus, P22, and Mosquito:

   

   This gun actually WORKS and was flawless with 19 different variety of 22 ammo in the GunBlast test....

[louiethelump]

Just checked Ruger Forum, and the guy I bought my LCR from just sold 9 of the new 22 autos in under 5 hours.  ONE seller, on ONE forum............  $309 shipped.

   

   For those that don't think they will sell.........

[wiseguy]

Looks alot like my Walther P22. I hope Ruger will stop copying other guns, just look at the LCR. It looks exactly like my Kel-Tec P3AT so much I bet there is part interchangability. I just really like the Company and their history, I think copying other companies designs cheapens their good name.

[louiethelump]

The new gun is not a copy unless you consider any black 22 with a hammer as a copy.....  I don't think S&W/Walther have an exclusive on building small 22 pistols.  There are dramatic differences in construction, design, materials used, method of barrel attachment, etc.

   

   Go to the Ruger site if you want FACTS and take a look at the details.................

[cedarview kid]

I like the idea, but I'm not sure I like the implementation....

[jupiter7]

Threaded barrel option would be nice. I did notice that they claim it works with a lot of different ammo and specify not just high velocity either. If itll shoot federal bulk pack reliably, I'd be a buyer.

[louiethelump]

A threaded barrel is in the works too.........

[wiseguy]

After a second look; yes it does look like copy of my Walther P22. A few operating differences but, it looks like it was formed using the same molds.

[louiethelump]

Suit yourself..............

   

   Believe what you wish..............

   

   Maybe your P22 is different than the ones I had........  They were hardly similar to the new Ruger.

[chopprs]

I believe there is a large market for military styled .22 autos for many reasons and Ruger would be stupid not to join the klan.

   Though the guns are similar in fashion, they are actually completely different.

   

   The one MAJOR difference is that we all know that the Ruger will work, all the time, any day, any way, any time, even when you have bad breath!

[louiethelump]

For anyone to say that after looking at them, these two look like one is a copy of the other, made from the same molds is astounding, but sheds light on the attention to detail of your common man, and why we have the government in office that we have today.

   

   Yes, they are similar in the way that a black S&W 9mm is similar to a black Ruger 9mm aimed at the same market.  That makes them competitors, not copies any more than a Camaro was a copy of a Mustang.

   

   And yes, the slide of the Walther is from a mold as it is cast Zermak or whatever they are calling pot metal these days.  The Ruger slide is aluminum.

   

   Sad.

   

   

   

   

[chopprs]

....now firearm fashion is associated with fashionable governments

   

   An interesting though mildly disturbing association!

[gunr]

How would you compare them to the Bursa Firestorm .22 as far as quality etc.?

[chopprs]

I would buy the Ruger. I did not or would not buy the Walther or the Bersa.....

[gunr]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

[louiethelump]

I have had Bersa and several Walthers.  I would rank the Bersa far above the Walther, but the Bersa goes to a different market.  It is designed to be a traditional sporting gun of traditional and tested materials.  The Walthers are borderline UNUSABLE in my opinion, as while they look neat, they have ammo problems and the barrels come loose, and other issues.

   

   The Ruger is too new to know, but I read the material that Ruger offers and can see GLARING differences in how their gun is designed and put together.  It has a de-cock safety that his nice and a real, steel barrel that is held into the frame with a BOLT threaded through the bottom of the frame into the stainless steel barrel itself.  The Walther barrel attaches into a little loop in the frame and that is where it comes loose.

[bleak_window]

Yeah, but is the Ruger available in pink digital camo?  I think not.

   

   

[cedarview kid]

Wow, that gun would be PERFECT for hiding in pink bushes.

[redhawk4]

I think the styling is intentional to appeal to their perceived market. It looks like the kind of handgun younger people think looks cool as opposed to us older folks who mostly know better

   

   As I wouldn't use something like this for SD, and would rather have something more traditional for plinking, it's not for me, but I don't doubt there is a ready market.

[wiseguy]

I'm now wondering how my political views are a reflection on my firearm views, and what's wrong with being common ,unless the intended meaning is unintelligent? Louie?

[chopprs]

OMG!!! Someone is actually THINKING.....Hold on, I have to get back up on my chair......

[redhawk4]

Did I say thinking, I meant jumping to a conclusion . . . sorry hope no one hurt themselves

[louiethelump]

Wiseguy:

   

   Do YOU think the COMMON MAN is particularly intelligent?

   

   FIREARMS and their ownership ARE political issues.  If you don't take political issues into consideration, you may not be able to have FIREARM views............  This is why firearms were listed as something that the political establishment could not take from you in this country.  Because firearms are political tools.

   

   If you are happy to be common, it is OK with me.  That is what common means............  easily found; large quantities available, not distinctive; just like any other; interchangeable; part of the rabble; etc.

[pogo]

HEAVY SIGH!

[louiethelump]

EXACTLY!

[chopprs]

......waiting for Gunr or Wes to say, :CHOPPRS IS NOT COMMON!" in a whiney, Rand Paul like voice....

[Uncle_Lee]

What happened to the Ruger 22?