Ruger SR22
The Ruger SR22 or SR22P is a compact semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., chambered for the .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge. The SR22 is mainly targeted at plinking and competition shooting.
| Ruger SR22 | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Ruger |
| Produced | January 2012–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17.5 oz (496.1 g) |
| Length | 6.40 in (162.6 mm) |
| Barrel length | 3.50 in (88.9 mm) |
| Width | 1.29 in (32.8 mm) |
| Height | 4.90 in (124.5 mm) |
| Cartridge | .22 LR |
| Action | Blowback |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Adjustable three-dot iron sights |
Design
The SR22 does not share design and ergonomic commonalities with the striker-fired centerfire Ruger SR-Series pistols and mechanically deviates significantly. In fact, it is more similar to the Walther P22 than a Ruger SR-Series pistol. The SR22 comes only in compact size, although recently a 4.5-inch barrel version (Model 3620) was released.
The SR22 has a straight blowback-type action, and features a stainless steel barrel that is fixed to the frame. Furthermore, the SR22 features a double-action/single-action trigger system with a rounded-spur external hammer, and has a visual inspection port in the form of a hole in the top of the slide and the back of the barrel that functions as a loaded chamber indicator. The pistol is very lightweight thanks to its aluminium slide and polymer frame, and also comes with interchangeable rubber grips for different-sized hands.[1] The SR22 started to ship in January 2012 and is shipped with two single stack 10-round magazines and replaceable grips for small or large hands.[2]
The Ruger SR22 is equipped standard with an ambidextrous thumb safety/decocking lever, and magazine release. Two interchangeable handgrips are offered. One in slim, and the other in wide-palmswell format. It is also equipped with a Picatinny rail on the frame below the barrel and in front of the trigger guard.
Models
Note that this list may not include all models.
| Model# | Name | Slide/Frame & Description | Distributor Exclusive | Announced | MSRP |
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| 3600 | SR22 | Black/Black Standard model. | - | $439.00 | |
| 3607 | SR22 Silver | Silver/Black. | - | $469.00 | |
| 3620 | SR22 4.5" | Black/Black with a 1" longer barrel & slide. | - | $459.00 | |
| 3604 | SR22 Threaded | Black/Black with threaded barrel, thread adapter & adapter wrench. | - | $479.00 | |
| 3611 | SR22 Black Talo | Black/Black with blued barrel and three magazines. | Talo | ||
| 3622 | SR22 Red Titanium Threaded | Black/Red Titanium Cerakote with threaded Barrel. | Bangers | ||
| 3608 | SR22 Raspberry | Black/Raspberry. | ? | ||
| 3606 | SR22 Lady Lilac | Black/Lady Lilac (Purple). | Talo | ||
| 3630 | SR22 Savage Silver | Savage Silver Cerakote/Savage Silver Cerakote. | Sports South | ||
| 3625 | SR22 Turquoise | Black/Turquoise Cerakote. | Talo | ||
| 3629 | SR22 Farmer Green | Black/Farmer Green. | Zanders Sporting Goods | ||
| 3624 | SR22 Contractor Yellow | Black/Contractor Yellow Cerakote. | Talo | ||
| 3613 | SR22 FDE | Black/FDE | Bangers | ||
| 3641 | SR22 Elite Earth/Jungle Green | Jungle Green Cerakote/Elite Earth Cerakote. | Talo | ||
| 3633 | SR22 Toxic Camo | Black/Reduced Moon Shine Camo Toxic. | - | $479.00 | |
| 3637 | SR22 Harvest Moon Camo | Black/Reduced Moon Shine Camo Harvest Moon. | - | $479.00 | |
| 3635 | SR22 Undertow Camo | Black/Reduced Moon Shine Camo Undertow. | Talo | ||
| 3636 | SR22 Undertow Camo Silver | Silver/Reduced Moon Shine Camo Undertow. | Gallery of Guns | ||
| 3601 | SR22 CT Laser | Black/Black with Crimson Trace laser. | ? | ||
| 3603 | SR22 CT Light | Black/Black with Crimson Trace light. | ? | ||
| 3615 | SR22 LaserMax | Black/Black with LaserMax laser (with built in rail). | ? | ||
| 3621 | SR22 Blue Titanium | Black/Blue Titanium Cerakote. | ? | ||
| 3627 | SR22 Tungsten | Black/Tungsten Cerakote. | ? |
References
- Instruction Manual for Ruger SR22 Pistol
- "Ruger SR22". Retrieved 24 November 2014.
