Ruger .22 Pistol "Standard" Model

[@donne9768]

Your accuracy is more in line with what I experience from my Standard which I remember is from the early 60s. I watched another video that wasn't as impressive. I inherited mine when my father passed unexpectedly at 49yo in 1978. It's the only pistol that I've taught both my wife and our daughter to shot. It is as special as my first 22 rifle, a Remington 581 received on my 14th Christmas. Both will go to my daughter and then our grandson. Thanks for the great video!

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Sir, thank you for your comments. Yes, this one belong to my grandfather. One of those classics! I appreciate you watching the video and hope you will subscribe to the channel and share with friends and family. Stay safe.

[@WV591]

First gun I ever bought back in 79 when you could pay and walk out with the gun. Amazing light trigger and so accurate.wish I had bough a few magazines. you can't miss with this gun.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Yes, the Ruger standard model is really lovely 22 long rifle pistol. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I hope you will subscribe to the channel.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

I'm nearly 80 and I have this modle. I've had it since 1974 as a gift. I have been searching for mags for years. I have had and trained n used many guns in my life. New live is the Taurus PT92 AFSD. Awesome. I have never had a more accurate natural feeling pistol than this Old Ruger Standard. It says Automatic Pistol on it.Ibteresting. Aye?? Dandahermit. Just found this channel. Subbed n thumbs up. I live in the NE part of Washington state. Trying to survive the onslaught of regs n laws. Bad times for law abiding citizens. Stay strong and live free.

[@AntonioMartinez-gf2hf]

Tengo una de la serie 13-27018 quisiera saber en que año fue fabricada

[@donne9768]

Where we moved to you can still pay and leave with your handgun. It's a freedom I never experienced in the 62 years I lived in California.

[@OrlandoCollado]

Great video. I just inherited mine from my grandpa also who passed in 9/2016. Thanks Grandpa.

[@kentuckyjustice1408]

I have a standard MK II that I bought in the 80's. I shot it a little bit, and for whatever reason, I just stopped. Recently, I've started shooting it again (a lot), and have developed a "new love" for the gun. I can't for the life of me figure out why I ever put it away. It's such a jewel. Thanks for the (5 years ago) video.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Its a winner for sure!

[@gdhanley]

Me too

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Thanks for watching. It appears we have very similar taste in great firearms. Send my best to "T"...

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Thanks... I agree that everyone needs a .22 ruger

[@cplrey]

I have one of these that I purchased new in 1963 in Laurel, MD while I was serving in the Marine Corps. As I recall the price for the gun at that time was $29.00 new. I put mine away in 19966 and did not pick it up again until 2015. Still looks new and have never had a problem with it. However, my Ruger SR 22 is more accurate (in my hands at least). Thank you for the video.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Thanks!

[@davidabney7700]

I own one of the early production Standard .22 Pistols, and after many, many fun days plinking and target shooting, with flawless feeding, I had to get another. I purchased a "used" MK III version of the same Ruger. There were a couple of minor modifications made to the MK III, but the operation of it was again with no "jamming" problems. I could fire both Ruger .22's with rapid trigger squeezes and used all types of .22 LR ammo in my shooting sessions. Over the years since my first purchase and before my second purchase I did a little bit of background research on this fine .22 pistol. It's similarity to the Japanese Papa Nambu Pistol was not by accident, Bill Ruger himself designed it that way. A former WW 2 vet had brought home a papa Nambu from the Pacific Theatre. He was acquainted with Bill Ruger and well aware of his great mind for firearm development, and thought he would enjoy examining his bring-back Papa Nambu Pistol. The story goes that Mr. Ruger was impressedwith the Papa's design, especially the angle of the grip to the tubular slide. The pull back knob for charging the pistol was noticed as well as the general profile. The Papa was a natural shooter that fit most shooting hands perfect. Also there is some strong resemblance to the old Italian Glensenti Pistol of the early 1900's. It too had a design profile like the Nambu Type 14, which was the son of the Papa Pistol. For the Nambu design connection, I was really attracted to it, and found the excellent feed operation a big bonus. The short 4" standard (slim) barrel, blue steel finish, and frame design would make a Nambu collector look twice before properly identifying its the Ruger Standard .22 Pistol. I own a Nambu Type14, small trigger-guard early production gun. Holding my own Type 14 next my Ruger Standard .22 Pistol and the similarity is most striking. You could say, with much accuracy, that I purchased my Ruger .22 Pistols because they looked like a Nambu Type 14. Thanks for this video, well done sir, and sorry for the length of my post.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Sir, thank you so much for sharing your detailed knowledge about this pistol and some of the history around its design by William Ruger. I really appreciate your input. I hope you will subscribe to the channel and share it with friends and family.

[@rickoz6352]

Great gun. I have the exact same model and year, in great shape. I purchased mine, but the back story is that the grandfather ( a Army Officer) of the woman I got it from carried it as his sidearm in Vietnam.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Thanks for watching. I love Lewiston ID. Hope you will share the channel with your friends and subscribe if you like what we're producing.

[@crankygunreviews]

I just picked up a Mark III target- I'm still going to look for a standard as I love the way these look.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

The Mark lll is very nice. Thanks for watching...hope you'll subscribe.

[@crankygunreviews]

@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC just subscribed 👍 I’m your neighbor to the south- in North Central Mass

[@zacksmith1375]

That is just good family fun boss. From all the way out here in San Diego California I would like to say thanks. Take care now.

[@gbinman]

My first firearm. I bought mine in 1968, I got the version with adjustable rear sight. I still have it and 7 mags.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Great pistol !

[@MJYLep]

I've had a Mark III Standard for a year. I hope to pass it on to my grandchildren someday too. I plan on training them on it when they come of age.

[@kingsxfan99]

Another awesome video! Thanks!

[@charleserickson7948]

I have a Ruger Mark l with adjustable front sights and tapered bull BARELL made in 1979 excellent shooter .

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Sounds like a lovely .22.

[@rich52mag]

Inherited one from my Dad. Very accurate and fun!

[@VelvetMagician]

Awesome , I became I interested in this gun because a game I play, the characters use a pistol based on this one.

[@barrelofmonkeys.2567]

@@VelvetMagician what game?

[@VelvetMagician]

@@barrelofmonkeys.2567 Persona 3

[@barrelofmonkeys.2567]

@@VelvetMagician I I like mine cause the king kong luger

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Thanks for watching and commenting...

[@flyboytim2009]

Great video, thanks.

[@crazyhorse7045]

Nice heirloom!

[@jwc00789]

I have a well worn Ruger Mk II Standard model that's still accurate and reliable. Great Pistol!

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

They are lovely pistols for sure.

[@glennbuskirk]

Thanks for the video. I bought a '66 Mark 1 or Standard (Not sure which) a couple months ago, with the longer barrel and two mags. I enjoy shooting it but I get a lot of FTE's caused, I believe, by the magazine or the top round being out of place. I just bought a MK II magazine and moved the button to the other side as my gun required, and I'll test with it soon.

[@mlguad]

I have taught about a dozen people to shoot with my 1956 standard! I love it and will never sell or swap it! great gun but can be a pain in the ass to put back together sometimes.

[@jeffw.5462]

Excellent video! Hope to shoot half as well as you some day.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Thanks for your kind words. Practice, train and take classes. Those things will help you develop your skills.

[@patrickmurphy3]

That bull barrel always looked something out of a 50' Space Comic modeled after a Ray Gun. A Ruger 22 pistol is a Must in any collection. I love my Mark III.

[@Ucrazy60]

Nice video. I have a 1970 model that still shoots great although I get some jams I think because of the magazine. I'm looking for a replacement but all I've seen are the ones for the Mark I,II,III. I noticed that the Standard's magazine is sealed on the side opposite of the magazine button side.

[@TheHatt12345]

hey GGOTT thanks for the videa

[@KarlMcCleve]

My father had a 1952 22 semi-automatic pistol just like this one. I remember taking it to the dump and shooting it with my father. The reason I know that it's 1952, is that a previous owner had inserted a 1952 dime in the handle. Unfortunately when my mom and dad passed away it went to someone else I very much regret that

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

That sounds like a lovely .22 Ruger. Sorry you didn't get to hold on to it.

[@barrelofmonkeys.2567]

My first handgun

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Good choice

[@barrelofmonkeys.2567]

@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC wasn't my choice lol. But I never complained.

[@rayhanes1347]

I saw one online for $250. Made in 1958 original box. Had to research them because I wonder why it isn't more expensive.

[@Midmojo]

Mine an early 1971 with a huge target grip. 65 yards wa in a 9 inch group.

[@reneekroll]

So... is thee Ruger based on the Luger?

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

No different internal design characteristics.

[@therrienmichael08]

I live in N.H. Can't make up my mind which model .22 I like best.

[@dakellymon]

nice shooting

[@nategross7568]

Luger's have a push button mag release. Maybe you've discovered that in the past 12yrs

[@paulpeters2473]

I have used both the 4 and the standard and I can honestly say I found the standard to be a better functioning gun. Buuuut the conveniences that the 4 comes with is great.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Thanks for commenting. Hope you'll subscribe.

[@oldeafcoot]

A number of histories report that Bill Ruger actually copied this pistol from a Japanese Baby Nambu pistol he bought from a U.S. Marine veteran of the Pacific War. Ruger reportedly made one or more exact copies of the Baby Nambu before designing this famous .22 rimfire handgun. A close study of this pistol will show that it has many features of the Nambu. Of course, it's obvious similarity to the German Luger also greatly helped sales. Millions of these pistols in various marks have been purchased around the world.

[@stkgta402]

How much is this gun these days?

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

I have no idea. Contact your local FFL or do an internet search. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll subscribe and check out some of our other content.

[@mrjumbolegz6483]

Ruger should make this in a doublestack 10mm. It's a cool looking gun. Don't care for the bull barrel 45 grip versions.

[@litowpn1974]

Is this a Ruger A54 model? i have a hard time finding grips for it. Does anyone know where to get some?

[@snowlothar45]

If you write to Ruger they will date the pistol down to the month and year, and send a letter documenting it. They were quick to respond on my fathers September 1950 red eagle Standard built 2 months before Rugers death and the switch to the black eagle.

[@Scruffybirdd]

I’ll buy it off your grandkids from armslist one day

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Very possible!

[@davidblankenship4672]

How can i tell how old my standard is?

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Best bet is contact ruger

[@kirkjohnson9353]

You can look up the serial number online and it tells you how old.

[@Burn269]

By The Serial Number. Ruger publishes a chart listing them all

[@theusconstitution1776]

Do you know this was actually a hand drill? Bill designed many tools! Before guns!!

[@Gustavogukpa]

This gun was used by the brazilian president Getulio Vargas in the 1950s, there is a very iconical pic of him with a ruger

[@dariusjerry3783]

is this a real automatic pistol?

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Yes it is

[@druisteen1]

nice home

[@mfmayes]

The gun is actually a copy of the Japanese Nambu pistol

[@pogotard]

Dang! Nice video! I need to visit New Hampshire, I have that gun, year unknown. Cheers from Lewiston Idaho, where 4 million 22 bullets are made every day, and not ONE can be found for purchase.

[@nicolasnolasco6969]

La tienda más SERCA Quero la ubicación

[@kjsh987]

sounds like it where chambered for 45 acp, cool gun

[@gregstephenson9957]

these were actually designed after a Japanese pistol from ww2 called a nambu

[@Huy-G-Le]

It's had more similarity with the Nambu than Luger.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Yes sir, that is a great point. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ammo08]

I bought mine brand new at Monkey Wards in Cheyenne...

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

These are such fun pistols. Thanks for watching.

[@steelbender58]

Made after the nambu

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

Thanks for sharing that.

[@abee3515]

It's not a lugar it's a nambu.

[@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC]

We’ll said ! Thank you for pointing that out! I hope you will subscribe to the channel.

[@nathanwithadrako689]

this was my first gun 😂😂😂 I miss it tho

[@danielgoodman932]

Nice Type 14 Nambu clone.

[@danielgoodman932]

Pickleman Yes, really.

[@sighshell8670]

***** I knew this before watching this video! :3