Just bought my first TALO Ruger 10/22 Carbine

FunGramps · April 18, 2021, 09:21 PM

This dragon engraved Ruger on red wood isn't for everybody, in fact I think it's one of those hate it or love it deals...or maybe an eventual acquired taste?
I've had a regular factory Ruger 10/22 before, and I usually like plain wood with a matte finish, but went on the wild side with this, and I like it.
I'm going to sweeten up that terrible factory trigger pull with a Kid drop-in.

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GarandTd · April 19, 2021, 09:12 PM

Can't say how I feel about that. I like the wood color and the dragon is unique. It is interesting to say the least.

jmr40 · April 19, 2021, 09:17 PM

I have never cared for the standard carbine. While the engraving doesn't suit my style, I do like the stock design MUCH better than the standard carbines. I actually think I could live with that. The more I look at it the more I like it.

Siggy-06 · April 19, 2021, 09:18 PM

Ruger has been putting out a few nice distributor exclusive stocks for their 10/22’s. It’s nice to see more variety in the line up like barrel lengths and stock choices. Hopefully the inflated prices and scarcity die down soon.

jetinteriorguy · April 20, 2021, 06:17 AM

Love the looks and design of that stock, but could do without the dragon.

GarandTd · April 20, 2021, 07:22 AM

I like it. The more I look, the more I like. I actually really like the slash "checkering" on the forend. Maybe a grizzly paw dug in would appeal to me more than a dragon, but cool find.

Pahoo · April 20, 2021, 10:27 AM

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This dragon engraved Ruger on red wood isn't for everybody, in fact I think it's one of those hate it or love it deals.

I like it and my compliments. I don't know if I would pay extra for this stock but very interesting. There are few that may be better but certainly many that are worse. ..... IRO

Enjoy and;
Be Safe !!!

FunGramps · April 22, 2021, 01:19 PM

Mixed reviews...thanks all. What I expected. My one unique gun.

Shadow9mm · April 22, 2021, 03:52 PM

Its unique, but it should still run like a top. It would take me a bit to get used to the stock. and I would be worried about banging it up. I'm kind of neutral on it. If you like it that is what is important.

The better trigger will make it a new gun

Congrats and enjoy!

dgludwig · April 24, 2021, 03:52 PM

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This dragon engraved Ruger on red wood isn't for everybody, in fact I think it's one of those hate it or love it deals...or maybe an eventual acquired taste?

Certainly interesting, unique and well crafted-but an acquired taste will never be an eventuality for me. I hate it.

April 18, 2021, 09:21 PM	#1
FunGramps Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Leftern Washington Posts: 240	Just bought my first TALO Ruger 10/22 Carbine This dragon engraved Ruger on red wood isn't for everybody, in fact I think it's one of those hate it or love it deals...or maybe an eventual acquired taste? I've had a regular factory Ruger 10/22 before, and I usually like plain wood with a matte finish, but went on the wild side with this, and I like it. I'm going to sweeten up that terrible factory trigger pull with a Kid drop-in. ruger.jpg __________________ Finding a wise liberal is as easy as inventing perpetual motion.

April 19, 2021, 09:12 PM	#2
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	Can't say how I feel about that. I like the wood color and the dragon is unique. It is interesting to say the least. __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp

April 19, 2021, 09:17 PM	#3
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,805	I have never cared for the standard carbine. While the engraving doesn't suit my style, I do like the stock design MUCH better than the standard carbines. I actually think I could live with that. The more I look at it the more I like it. __________________ "If you're still doing things the same way you were doing them 10 years ago, you're doing it wrong" Winston Churchill

April 19, 2021, 09:18 PM	#4
Siggy-06 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,148	Ruger has been putting out a few nice distributor exclusive stocks for their 10/22’s. It’s nice to see more variety in the line up like barrel lengths and stock choices. Hopefully the inflated prices and scarcity die down soon. __________________ Flicks just like a lighter, just a different kind of fire.

April 20, 2021, 07:22 AM	#6
GarandTd Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2016 Location: Rural PA Posts: 1,639	I like it. The more I look, the more I like. I actually really like the slash "checkering" on the forend. Maybe a grizzly paw dug in would appeal to me more than a dragon, but cool find. __________________ 22lr, 20 gauge, 8mm Mauser, 35 Remington, 30-06, 5.56x45/223, 9mm, 380acp

April 20, 2021, 06:17 AM	#5
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,173	Love the looks and design of that stock, but could do without the dragon.

April 22, 2021, 01:19 PM	#8
FunGramps Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Leftern Washington Posts: 240	Mixed reviews...thanks all. What I expected. My one unique gun. __________________ Finding a wise liberal is as easy as inventing perpetual motion.

April 22, 2021, 03:52 PM	#9
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,970	Its unique, but it should still run like a top. It would take me a bit to get used to the stock. and I would be worried about banging it up. I'm kind of neutral on it. If you like it that is what is important. The better trigger will make it a new gun Congrats and enjoy! __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.