Which Ruger .22 to get: Ruger SR22 or LCRx .22? - Page 2

TruthTellers · August 1, 2017, 06:26 PM

I've given it some thought and I think given that I'm going to be moving to a suppressor friendly state within the next year (Indiana) I think I'm going to get the SR22 with the threaded barrel.

roashooter · August 1, 2017, 07:06 PM

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looks like you need to change your "read signature"....

BigMikey76 · August 2, 2017, 04:03 PM

I haven't read through the whole thread, so this may have been addressed already, but it's worth saying anyway.

For me it would depend on the purpose for the gun.

Range toy - I'd go for the SR22. Higher capacity is my main reason.

Side arm (for me that would mean it is loaded with snake shot while hunting) - LCRx. If you are going to trust rimfires for anything beyond range use, a revolver is the safer option, since dud rounds can just be passed by instead of having to clear them.

TruthTellers · August 2, 2017, 04:38 PM

A few people have mentioned snake shot in this .22 revolver... If I'm going to carry a revolver and load it with shot, it's not gonna be a .22 gentleman.

The skipping a misfire or dud in a chamber is more important to me. If the SR22 reliably fires all rounds in a magazine, that's great, but if it doesn't I'd rather have the revolver.

The one thing the LCRx doesn't have that the SR22 does is the ability to be suppressed and 15 rd magazines.

OldScout · August 2, 2017, 04:41 PM

I have the Ruger LCRx .38spl +P. and like it very much. DA trigger is a little heavy, SA trigger is very nice. Exc sight adjustment. The pistol is very light so the recoil is a bit heavy, but it is not a pushback recoil, but a lift recoil. Only complaint is 5 rounds. I personally would not use as a ccw, just a tad too big for me.

Areoflyer09 · August 3, 2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TruthTellers

I've given it some thought and I think given that I'm going to be moving to a suppressor friendly state within the next year (Indiana) I think I'm going to get the SR22 with the threaded barrel.

Indiana is quite friendly when it comes to firearms. The exception being that we aren't constitutional carry yet, keeps get stuck in committee. Luckily, we do have lifetime licenses and they aren't hard to get.

My SR22 ran without issue for the year I had it. I don't recall it having any FTFs or FTEs. It ate ammo almost as efficiently as my Henry does. If it had been assembled as tightly as the Walther that came next I would have kept it, but it was on the loose side and it bothered me. No idea if that's a common trait of the SR22s or if it was just mine.

RECTIFIER · August 5, 2017, 02:10 PM

I'd go with the SR22...mine is stupid reliable & accurate.

I am proud to have it in my collection of older & some new .22's.

langenc · August 5, 2017, 03:06 PM

Or get a Mark III of those traded in by shooters who cant seem to dis/assemble them. Dont let all the hype bother you. All one has to do is follow instructions and the Mark III is nothing.

Should be some deals on trade-ins, besides.

TruthTellers · August 24, 2017, 08:32 PM

Picked up the SR22 today and shot almost 100 rounds through it. No issues with proper ammo, went bang every time. I did try some CCI Quiet and .22 Shorts in the gun, they'd throw the slide back a bit, eject the round, but not far enough back that it would pick up another one.

Totally fine, those aren't meant to work in semi autos.

First shots were going high and right at 10 yards... the sights were ridiculously off out of box. Made the adjustments and after that accuracy was unbelievable with Velocitors. Stingers went all over the place. Aguila SSS grouped better than any other .22 I've shot them in.

The SR22 is more accurate than it has a right to be.

What I'd like to see Ruger do is come out with a model that has a threaded barrel for the 4.5 inch barrel and longer slide.

I think one of the improvements Ruger could make is a lot more texture on the grips. I know it's only a .22, but it's tragic the lack of texture on the SR22.

I can't wait to put a can on this gun. Since I left the range, I do not think I made a bad choice choosing the SR22 over the LCRx.

DaleA · August 25, 2017, 05:17 PM

Good to hear.

Now you can be yet another person that can confidently say "yes, some .22's definitely DO have an ammo preference."

As for getting a suppressor (oh, go ahead and call it a silencer...see what I care) hopefully the law will change...

For the life of me I cannot see why an anti-gun person would have a problem with me putting something on my gun that makes it harder to conceal and more awkward to handle. I've tried them at the range and it quiets the gun down a lot but it's still a gun shot. I have high hopes that the law will change.

P.S. And of course you already KNOW that you won't be able to make an informed judgment on your decision until you own an LCRx too.

TruthTellers · August 26, 2017, 04:31 PM

Literally every review both written and video that I had read or watched said the same thing in no uncertain terms: the .22 LCRx is so lightweight it is extremely difficult to hold on a target at a longer distance. 7 yards was no problem, but further than 15 and accuracy and shooting issues arose.

If that many were saying the same thing, it must be true and I doubt I will be bothering with a .22 LCRx anytime soon.

MadDawg · August 26, 2017, 08:37 PM

I prefer slightly heavier .22LR's when it comes to target shooting; I'm sort of partial to the S&W Victory... However, I do like my Ruger 22/45's, the Ruger Hunters, the SR22's, the P22's(don't.. Dang polymer sights.. ).. The S&W compact in .22LR.. Even an LRX.

I go to the range; I see people shooting 9's, 45's, .40's,etc, at 5 to 7 yards all over the place.. I can sit there with the S&W Victory, or even the 22/45's and hit soda cans at closer to 20 or so. I would not call the LRX as having bad accuracy; most revolvers have rather good accuracy considering.. In single action, I can shoot better with the LRX at 10 to 20 yards than most folks do with their 9's at 5 yards. Besides; the better .22LR pistols are so good that it gets boring to a degree.. The LRX, a bit more of a challenge; but still, I like revolvers; the main reason I bought it was my lack of a revolver in .22LR... Even started to get used to the trigger..

I bought the .22LR LRX for the fun aspect; I don't regret it yet.. It would be nice to get a Fiber optic front sight for it though.

Model12Win · August 26, 2017, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TruthTellers

Picked up the SR22 today and shot almost 100 rounds through it. No issues with proper ammo, went bang every time. I did try some CCI Quiet and .22 Shorts in the gun, they'd throw the slide back a bit, eject the round, but not far enough back that it would pick up another one.

Totally fine, those aren't meant to work in semi autos.

First shots were going high and right at 10 yards... the sights were ridiculously off out of box. Made the adjustments and after that accuracy was unbelievable with Velocitors. Stingers went all over the place. Aguila SSS grouped better than any other .22 I've shot them in.

The SR22 is more accurate than it has a right to be.

What I'd like to see Ruger do is come out with a model that has a threaded barrel for the 4.5 inch barrel and longer slide.

I think one of the improvements Ruger could make is a lot more texture on the grips. I know it's only a .22, but it's tragic the lack of texture on the SR22.

I can't wait to put a can on this gun. Since I left the range, I do not think I made a bad choice choosing the SR22 over the LCRx.

I knew you would like it, you made the right choice! The SR-22 is a very underrated .22LR pistol.

brian33x51 · August 26, 2017, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by langenc

Or get a Mark III of those traded in by shooters who cant seem to dis/assemble them. Dont let all the hype bother you. All one has to do is follow instructions and the Mark III is nothing.

Should be some deals on trade-ins, besides.

Youtube is a god send here. Last 2 times I've assembled my mkIII 22/45 that back strap lever has gotten jammed. I think the problem is that I didn't clean it for 3 months. Never had an ftf or fte with some old remington golds I still have from years ago. Man kids chew through 22lr like its nothing.

TruthTellers · August 26, 2017, 11:36 PM

Hey, I originally didn't want a Ruger Mark pistol because of how large and heavy they were. Then, when I was shooting the SR22, I realized how fun it was shooting it and how accurate it was.

But, I did long for a longer sight radius and I'm thinking in the future, I can see myself buying a bull barrel Ruger Mark.

August 1, 2017, 06:26 PM	#26
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	I've given it some thought and I think given that I'm going to be moving to a suppressor friendly state within the next year (Indiana) I think I'm going to get the SR22 with the threaded barrel. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

August 2, 2017, 04:03 PM	#28
BigMikey76 Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Bellevue, NE Posts: 981	I haven't read through the whole thread, so this may have been addressed already, but it's worth saying anyway. For me it would depend on the purpose for the gun. Range toy - I'd go for the SR22. Higher capacity is my main reason. Side arm (for me that would mean it is loaded with snake shot while hunting) - LCRx. If you are going to trust rimfires for anything beyond range use, a revolver is the safer option, since dud rounds can just be passed by instead of having to clear them. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies - not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

August 2, 2017, 04:38 PM	#29
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	A few people have mentioned snake shot in this .22 revolver... If I'm going to carry a revolver and load it with shot, it's not gonna be a .22 gentleman. The skipping a misfire or dud in a chamber is more important to me. If the SR22 reliably fires all rounds in a magazine, that's great, but if it doesn't I'd rather have the revolver. The one thing the LCRx doesn't have that the SR22 does is the ability to be suppressed and 15 rd magazines. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

August 2, 2017, 04:41 PM	#30
OldScout Member Join Date: August 1, 2017 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 52	I have the Ruger LCRx .38spl +P. and like it very much. DA trigger is a little heavy, SA trigger is very nice. Exc sight adjustment. The pistol is very light so the recoil is a bit heavy, but it is not a pushback recoil, but a lift recoil. Only complaint is 5 rounds. I personally would not use as a ccw, just a tad too big for me. Last edited by OldScout; August 2, 2017 at 05:14 PM.

August 24, 2017, 08:32 PM	#34
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	Picked up the SR22 today and shot almost 100 rounds through it. No issues with proper ammo, went bang every time. I did try some CCI Quiet and .22 Shorts in the gun, they'd throw the slide back a bit, eject the round, but not far enough back that it would pick up another one. Totally fine, those aren't meant to work in semi autos. First shots were going high and right at 10 yards... the sights were ridiculously off out of box. Made the adjustments and after that accuracy was unbelievable with Velocitors. Stingers went all over the place. Aguila SSS grouped better than any other .22 I've shot them in. The SR22 is more accurate than it has a right to be. What I'd like to see Ruger do is come out with a model that has a threaded barrel for the 4.5 inch barrel and longer slide. I think one of the improvements Ruger could make is a lot more texture on the grips. I know it's only a .22, but it's tragic the lack of texture on the SR22. I can't wait to put a can on this gun. Since I left the range, I do not think I made a bad choice choosing the SR22 over the LCRx. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

August 5, 2017, 02:10 PM	#32
RECTIFIER Member Join Date: January 15, 2015 Posts: 96	I'd go with the *SR22*...mine is stupid reliable & accurate. I am proud to have it in my collection of older & some new .22's.

August 5, 2017, 03:06 PM	#33
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,551	Or get a Mark III of those traded in by shooters who cant seem to dis/assemble them. Dont let all the hype bother you. All one has to do is follow instructions and the Mark III is nothing. Should be some deals on trade-ins, besides.

August 25, 2017, 05:17 PM	#35
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,312	Good to hear. Now you can be yet another person that can confidently say "yes, some .22's definitely DO have an ammo preference." As for getting a suppressor (oh, go ahead and call it a silencer...see what I care) hopefully the law will change... For the life of me I cannot see why an anti-gun person would have a problem with me putting something on my gun that makes it harder to conceal and more awkward to handle. I've tried them at the range and it quiets the gun down a lot but it's still a gun shot. I have high hopes that the law will change. P.S. And of course you already KNOW that you won't be able to make an informed judgment on your decision until you own an LCRx too.

August 26, 2017, 04:31 PM	#36
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	Literally every review both written and video that I had read or watched said the same thing in no uncertain terms: the .22 LCRx is so lightweight it is extremely difficult to hold on a target at a longer distance. 7 yards was no problem, but further than 15 and accuracy and shooting issues arose. If that many were saying the same thing, it must be true and I doubt I will be bothering with a .22 LCRx anytime soon. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

August 26, 2017, 08:37 PM	#37
MadDawg Member Join Date: December 27, 2014 Posts: 51	I prefer slightly heavier .22LR's when it comes to target shooting; I'm sort of partial to the S&W Victory... However, I do like my Ruger 22/45's, the Ruger Hunters, the SR22's, the P22's(don't.. Dang polymer sights.. ).. The S&W compact in .22LR.. Even an LRX. I go to the range; I see people shooting 9's, 45's, .40's,etc, at 5 to 7 yards all over the place.. I can sit there with the S&W Victory, or even the 22/45's and hit soda cans at closer to 20 or so. I would not call the LRX as having bad accuracy; most revolvers have rather good accuracy considering.. In single action, I can shoot better with the LRX at 10 to 20 yards than most folks do with their 9's at 5 yards. Besides; the better .22LR pistols are so good that it gets boring to a degree.. The LRX, a bit more of a challenge; but still, I like revolvers; the main reason I bought it was my lack of a revolver in .22LR... Even started to get used to the trigger.. I bought the .22LR LRX for the fun aspect; I don't regret it yet.. It would be nice to get a Fiber optic front sight for it though.

August 26, 2017, 11:36 PM	#40
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	Hey, I originally didn't want a Ruger Mark pistol because of how large and heavy they were. Then, when I was shooting the SR22, I realized how fun it was shooting it and how accurate it was. But, I did long for a longer sight radius and I'm thinking in the future, I can see myself buying a bull barrel Ruger Mark. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."