Ruger SR22 Review - Love and 22.LR - HD VIDEO

Amsdorf · August 11, 2012, 02:53 PM

Is it possible to fall head over heels in love on your first date? Well, I think it is and I surely have fallen in love with my Ruger SR22 after putting several hundred rounds through it in the past few days.

Have any of you purchased the Ruger SR22? How are you liking it? Ammo issues? Favorite ammo?

I think the Ruger SR22 is an amazingly good little shooter.

Here's the video.

Amsdorf · August 11, 2012, 05:40 PM

Should point out that the slide did not lock back after the last round shot. I'm trying to determine if this is due to how I was holding it, perhaps applying pressure to the slide lock button or not. Will report back.

buckeyedave · August 11, 2012, 07:25 PM

nice video, well done.

I have the SR22 also and really enjoy shooting it!

Dave

Amsdorf · August 11, 2012, 07:34 PM

Thanks, Dave. I'm with you, brother. It is so fun to shoot.

I am concerned about the failure of my SR22 to lock back on the last round.

I might have to send it back to Ruger. I am going to give them a call on Monday chat with them about this. Or, I may just let it go.

: )

ritepath · August 11, 2012, 10:18 PM

Got about 500 rounds thru the SR now...it's a great little pistol. The whole family loves shooting this little guy, my wife still likes the MKII for accuracy but this gun is just so much fun to shoot.

Marquezj16 · August 12, 2012, 08:02 AM

Nice video. I love the cammo, lol.

I've lost count of my SR22 round count maybe 5k now. I truly enjoy shooting mine.
My only problems were ammo related, I have that fixed.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477844

Does your failure to lock back on the last round happen with both mags? Are they seated all the way? and check your grip, it's such a small gun so you can unintentionally hinder the slide. Whatever it is, hope it's an easy fix.
Safe shooting.

Amsdorf · August 12, 2012, 09:35 AM

Wow, 5,000 rounds. You have been doing a lot of shooting!

I can only use one of the mags, since, I managed to ... ah ... er.... "misplace" the spring sleeve in the other magazine when swapping out the baseplate. [It ejected about twenty feet into my backyard grass, never to be be found]. I called Ruger and they are sending me, two replacement spring sleeves, for free. How about that?

: )

I am 99% it is fully seated but I will definitely be looking at all this carefully next time out with it and report back.

Marquezj16 · August 12, 2012, 11:34 PM

It's so easy to shoot. I go through almost a box of ammo each time I take it to the range.

Amsdorf · August 13, 2012, 08:00 AM

Having only two magazines slows me down, a little bit.

: )

Marquezj16 · August 13, 2012, 09:36 AM

Yeah, that's the biggest negative. Loading those mags over and over and over...

Brian48 · August 13, 2012, 02:26 PM

My SR22 doesn't seem to like HV ammo. I've tried several brands now in varying bullet weights. The last round consistently fails to feed every 3-4 mags. Ruger sent me two new mags, but that didn't help.

Fires Standard Velocity fine though. Other than this disappointing level of reliability, the gun has been evrything I'd hoped it would be.

batmann · August 13, 2012, 03:49 PM

Glad to hear how much all like theirs. I have just purchased one, but have not hit the range with it yet. I really like the way it feels with the larger grips.
I have a ton a .22LR, mainly CCI, and a couple box of CCI Stingers. Just wondering if the higher velocity (1640 FPS +-) is OK to shoot. I don't plan on a lot of them, but think they might be a pretty good load to carry on my hiking trips.

Amsdorf · August 13, 2012, 05:41 PM

I put around 50 high velocity rounds through it, no problem.

Rogervzv · August 14, 2012, 10:45 AM

I own two SR22Ps and both of them are very reliable, accurate shooters. After a combination of about 2,000 rounds (almost all Federal Blue Bulk 525) I can report exactly one issue with one round, which I believe was a defective underpowered round that did not fully cycle the gun.

These are very good pistols and surprisingly accurate for what they are. Not quite able to beat my Mark pistols but on a good day the SR22P can surprise.

Johnnymurad · August 14, 2012, 11:35 PM

I love the SR22 and have seen great reliability out of it, it is the first gun I recommend to someone looking for something cheap to practice with. I have a few videos of it posted on my youtube page.

Amsdorf · August 15, 2012, 03:42 PM

Ditto, thanks.

TacoDaTugBoat · February 12, 2013, 01:58 PM

Any updates? Is the slide holding open? Did you have to contact Ruger? Round count?

dbldune · February 12, 2013, 06:12 PM

Have about 3k rounds through mine and no problems as of yet. My favorite pistol to shoot, Have a 92fs and PX4 Storm SC.

Brian48 · February 12, 2013, 06:22 PM

My SR22 is a great gun, but it's only reliable with either standard velocity ammo or high velocity ammo using lighter bullets (under 40gr). It will not always cycle the last round of the mag if I use any HV ammo in the 40gr weight, especially CCI mini-mag, which is my favorite.

The behavior is the opposite of my Walther P22, which likes the hotter, heavier loads, but doesn't like the lighter ones.

AndyWest · February 13, 2013, 01:19 PM

I'm jealous of you all and your SR22s. I've asked this before so pardon... How would I fare trading a Walther/Umarex P22 and a Taurus 94 toward a new SR22?

cbuck · February 13, 2013, 01:37 PM

only thing ive noticed with my sr22 after a couple thousand rounds is that if you plan on going and shooting a few hundred rounds in a trip to the range its a good idea to bring a piece of cloth to wipe off the feed ramp every hundred rds or so. other than that it will feed any ammo i put in it without an issue as long as it gets a quick wipe of the feed ramp as stated above

August 11, 2012, 02:53 PM	#1
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	Ruger SR22 Review - Love and 22.LR - HD VIDEO Is it possible to fall head over heels in love on your first date? Well, I think it is and I surely have fallen in love with my Ruger SR22 after putting several hundred rounds through it in the past few days. Have any of you purchased the Ruger SR22? How are you liking it? Ammo issues? Favorite ammo? I think the Ruger SR22 is an amazingly good little shooter. *Here's the video.* Last edited by Amsdorf; August 11, 2012 at 05:39 PM.

August 11, 2012, 07:25 PM	#3
buckeyedave Member Join Date: September 18, 2011 Posts: 38	nice video, well done. I have the SR22 also and really enjoy shooting it! Dave __________________ Ruger P95 Bersa Thunder 380 S&W M&P .45 Ruger SR22P

August 11, 2012, 10:18 PM	#5
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 652	Got about 500 rounds thru the SR now...it's a great little pistol. The whole family loves shooting this little guy, my wife still likes the MKII for accuracy but this gun is just so much fun to shoot. __________________ There's only one...

August 13, 2012, 02:26 PM	#11
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,234	My SR22 doesn't seem to like HV ammo. I've tried several brands now in varying bullet weights. The last round consistently fails to feed every 3-4 mags. Ruger sent me two new mags, but that didn't help. Fires Standard Velocity fine though. Other than this disappointing level of reliability, the gun has been evrything I'd hoped it would be. __________________ Proud to have served.

August 14, 2012, 10:45 AM	#14
Rogervzv Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 448	I own two SR22Ps and both of them are very reliable, accurate shooters. After a combination of about 2,000 rounds (almost all Federal Blue Bulk 525) I can report exactly one issue with one round, which I believe was a defective underpowered round that did not fully cycle the gun. These are very good pistols and surprisingly accurate for what they are. Not quite able to beat my Mark pistols but on a good day the SR22P can surprise. __________________ The difference between a citizen and a civilian is that the citizen makes the safety of the body politic his personal responsibility. The civilian does not.

August 11, 2012, 05:40 PM	#2
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	Should point out that the slide did not lock back after the last round shot. I'm trying to determine if this is due to how I was holding it, perhaps applying pressure to the slide lock button or not. Will report back.

August 11, 2012, 07:34 PM	#4
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	Thanks, Dave. I'm with you, brother. It is so fun to shoot. I am concerned about the failure of my SR22 to lock back on the last round. I might have to send it back to Ruger. I am going to give them a call on Monday chat with them about this. Or, I may just let it go. : )

August 12, 2012, 08:02 AM	#6
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,067	Nice video. I love the cammo, lol. I've lost count of my SR22 round count maybe 5k now. I truly enjoy shooting mine. My only problems were ammo related, I have that fixed. http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=477844 Does your failure to lock back on the last round happen with both mags? Are they seated all the way? and check your grip, it's such a small gun so you can unintentionally hinder the slide. Whatever it is, hope it's an easy fix. Safe shooting.

August 12, 2012, 09:35 AM	#7
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	Wow, 5,000 rounds. You have been doing a lot of shooting! I can only use one of the mags, since, I managed to ... ah ... er.... "misplace" the spring sleeve in the other magazine when swapping out the baseplate. [It ejected about twenty feet into my backyard grass, never to be be found]. I called Ruger and they are sending me, two replacement spring sleeves, for free. How about that? : ) I am 99% it is fully seated but I will definitely be looking at all this carefully next time out with it and report back.

August 12, 2012, 11:34 PM	#8
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,067	It's so easy to shoot. I go through almost a box of ammo each time I take it to the range.

August 13, 2012, 08:00 AM	#9
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	Having only two magazines slows me down, a little bit. : )

August 13, 2012, 09:36 AM	#10
Marquezj16 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 2,067	Yeah, that's the biggest negative. Loading those mags over and over and over...

August 13, 2012, 03:49 PM	#12
batmann Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2004 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 657	Glad to hear how much all like theirs. I have just purchased one, but have not hit the range with it yet. I really like the way it feels with the larger grips. I have a ton a .22LR, mainly CCI, and a couple box of CCI Stingers. Just wondering if the higher velocity (1640 FPS +-) is OK to shoot. I don't plan on a lot of them, but think they might be a pretty good load to carry on my hiking trips.

August 13, 2012, 05:41 PM	#13
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	I put around 50 high velocity rounds through it, no problem.

August 14, 2012, 11:35 PM	#15
Johnnymurad Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 127	I love the SR22 and have seen great reliability out of it, it is the first gun I recommend to someone looking for something cheap to practice with. I have a few videos of it posted on my youtube page. __________________ www.youtube.com/johnnymurad Rev-Tac T-Shirts now Available! www.rev-tac.com

August 15, 2012, 03:42 PM	#16
Amsdorf Junior member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri Posts: 849	Ditto, thanks.

February 12, 2013, 01:58 PM	#17
TacoDaTugBoat Junior Member Join Date: January 28, 2013 Posts: 1	Any updates? Is the slide holding open? Did you have to contact Ruger? Round count?

February 12, 2013, 06:12 PM	#18
dbldune Member Join Date: October 19, 2012 Location: Union County, nj Posts: 29	SR-22 Have about 3k rounds through mine and no problems as of yet. My favorite pistol to shoot, Have a 92fs and PX4 Storm SC.

February 12, 2013, 06:22 PM	#19
Brian48 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2001 Location: Boston, People's Republic of MA Posts: 1,234	My SR22 is a great gun, but it's only reliable with either standard velocity ammo or high velocity ammo using lighter bullets (under 40gr). It will not always cycle the last round of the mag if I use any HV ammo in the 40gr weight, especially CCI mini-mag, which is my favorite. The behavior is the opposite of my Walther P22, which likes the hotter, heavier loads, but doesn't like the lighter ones. __________________ Proud to have served.

February 13, 2013, 01:19 PM	#20
AndyWest Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2011 Posts: 579	I'm jealous of you all and your SR22s. I've asked this before so pardon... How would I fare trading a Walther/Umarex P22 and a Taurus 94 toward a new SR22? __________________ Shoot smart. Shoot S-Mart.

February 13, 2013, 01:37 PM	#21
cbuck Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2011 Location: NC Posts: 141	only thing ive noticed with my sr22 after a couple thousand rounds is that if you plan on going and shooting a few hundred rounds in a trip to the range its a good idea to bring a piece of cloth to wipe off the feed ramp every hundred rds or so. other than that it will feed any ammo i put in it without an issue as long as it gets a quick wipe of the feed ramp as stated above