Ruger SR22 It's Really Hard Not To Like This Gun - First Mag

Ruger SR22 Review
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Ruger SR22 It's Really Hard Not To Like This Gun - First Mag
The Ruger SR22 has what I like to call the baby Yoda effect. You can't help finding this gun incredibly adorable, considering how small it is. On the surface, adorable may seem like a negative thing depending on who you talk to, but adorable is a good thing in this sense if you ask me.
When you see baby Yoda, you can't help but smile. In comparison, it's tough not to smile while shooting such a small yet capable firearm, the Ruger SR22.
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[@Martinfather5]

I bought this gun 2 years ago for my daughter when she was 12. She wanted to shoot but the 9mm recoil scared her. She loves shooting now. And she say dad can we go to the range this weekend. Family 👪 bonding time. Its a good firearm.

[@nmr6988]

Excellent work. You're a great dad.

[@markusaralius]

Bravo to you, the family core is not dead yet, thanks to people like you and your daughter.

[@tomcollier4089]

Everyone should learn how to shoot...good job Dad! It is hard to get kids to pay attention these days. My daughter just turned twelve...she can shoot a bb gun, a bow, throw knives and use a blowgun. When she isn't so scared, I have the perfect little 410 shotgun for her...the one I got 38 years ago when I was 5. Still has the bluing.

[@coolstreetman]

You win the father of the year award. My dad got me a semi auto 22 rifle for my 12th birthday. So much joy was spent with my dad shooting that thing.

[@robertharing7031]

Excellent Father and daughter time I have a daughter who is 12 and she’s been shooting my S&W22 Victory for four years! My 10 year old son on the other hand has been shooting it only 3 years but now he has a 15-22 and a Heritage Rough Rider mostly to conserve ammunition but he really loves loading and unloading it he finally shot my AR-15 this year and at 75&80 yards he can blast h20 bottles and shaving cream cans with only a Romeo green dot

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

This channel turned me from pro 2a to an ammosexual.

[@austinpowers3293]

Lmao

[@jpjp3873]

So you transitioned?

[@CaseyBurnsInvesting]

@@jpjp3873 Yes, I’m celebrating myself during pride month.

[@josephllinas417]

Bro I swear I see you everywhere Casey, we are low key destined best bros evidently we like and agree with the same stuff. Keep up the hustle my brother

[@TRINITY-ks6nw]

I identify as spent brass

[@Dorow91]

"Aww shut up peter" best words in the whole video.

[@zombieslayer7759]

Those are the best words in all of his videos.😁🤣

[@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444]

currently 69 upvotes for a comment about a peter

[@Evan-ph7jh]

You’ve been doing excellent work man and it does not go under appreciated Keep it up brotha! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@timnell207]

I think you mean unappreciated. Under appreciated would be the opposite. Ha ha.

[@ToddAutry]

Yeah these vids are great.

[@chrisw422]

He knows the facts, excellent job for sure. Him and some others are doing their part to take all of We the Peoples stand to wherever that stand needs to go. Thanks

[@jeffyungen7924]

With the cost of ammo these days, I limit the use of my defensive handguns at the range. That’s when I break out my SR-22 for some fun and cheap shooting. The SR-22 has been a reliable and fun gun to own.

[@old640gold]

I've had the SR22 handgun for 2 years and never had a single problem. Its an excellent warm up handgun and a great tool to teach new shooters...

[@sorenpx]

I wish I could say the same. I've had a lot of feeding problems early on. Really hoping that clears up.

[@shanetoumey2835]

@@sorenpx did you clean it when you first got it? I didn’t clean mine before firing it, but after a few tripes to the range with it, my misfires have dropped to almost 0. My friend that started at the same time as me, bought a PPK and a Kimber 9mm and has had trouble with both. He’s looking to get an SR22 now after having shot mine a few times.

[@sorenpx]

@@shanetoumey2835 I did clean it, yeah. Honestly, especially since it was my first gun, it's been pretty disappointing to have these issues. It's kind of like having your very first car be one that breaks down frequently. But hey, I haven't shot it in a while so more testing is needed. My hope is that it's an issue that's going to clear up with more use.

[@shanetoumey2835]

@@sorenpx mine wouldn’t properly chamber the round. I think it was getting caught on the little ramp (sorry I don’t know all the proper terms). Again though, after the cleaning and using it a few more times, it works almost perfectly now. YMMV of course.

[@SanSan-mb3vg]

Not me, I've had too many problems.

[@Brandy2024.]

Military use this in Israel. For social work

[@dwighthayes4738]

Ohhh social work. That's what they're calling it these days😂

[@michaeldunwoody3629]

I heard they use them for morale Improvement 😁😎

[@IDFVids]

As an israeli idk where tf he got this info from.

[@jimwilson9371]

@@IDFVids Always heard they did use 22 rifles among others. Is that incorrect?

[@michaeldunwoody3629]

@@IDFVids it is a joke

[@Moses20005]

Best way I remember the safety for this gun is “red you’re dead”

[@whereswaldo5740]

My buddy actually had to use his to defend himself. At a gun range. It worked. Do not underestimate a 22.

[@reefread1234]

You gotta give is details I'm wondering about what happened now.

[@TexasRedneck]

I'd love to hear how this went down. details?

[@biggreenangryman1904]

Please tell me the story in a way that doesn’t shatter my world view

[@uAintliveifudontthiz]

What’s the dl

[@driveronehundrednine3225]

Bruh can you get back to us

[@michaelgee7509]

Love mine. Suppressed it is a blast. Glad I bought 22 ammo by the case and got it while the getting was good

[@rogerd777]

I used to own a Mark 4 and currently have a 10/22. Love both. Ruger makes great guns.

[@rogerd777]

@@davehart7943 No, but I tried an LCP Max at the indoor range. It was just OK

[@kody1112]

This was my first semi auto pistol, still love it and shoot it a ton

[@psyberwolf4514]

Same 👍

[@stevo4535]

@@psyberwolf4514 same but now I use it to practice more along side of 9mm because of the cost of ammo

[@G.A.Visuals]

same

[@icarusflight2396]

I trained my kids about gun safety and shooting on this gun. After all of the times they shot it learning...I still think I've shot it more. It's also in my carry rotation when I have to wear a suit.

[@BeingFireRetardant]

Same.

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

Thank you for using a Rooster when you said "decock"!😨 Thanks for the vid brother. Be safe!🇺🇲👍🇺🇲✌️🇺🇲

[@joshv06]

I have that gun. It's so reliable with quality bulk pack ammo!

[@garyyockey8154]

Was about to ask what ammo he was running. You’ve answered the real question I had. I have a Walthe p22 and it only likes hot CCI

[@hlfpsttomorrow93]

@@garyyockey8154 my old p22 ate everything I gave it since I went against the instruction manual and broke it in with stinger lol

[@joshv06]

@@garyyockey8154 blazer 22

[@gizzyguzzi]

@@garyyockey8154 yes. Picky on ammo. Don't buy it. Get a KelTec P17. Better in EVERY way. No shit.

[@morehead64]

I had a Ruger SR22; the second gun I ever bought. It became a real Jam'o'matic after about 500 rounds. Tried everything, cleaning, different factory mags, different ammo. I ended up trading it to someone for a tricked out Mossberg 12ga shotgun with 300 rounds of ammo (which I flipped for a few Winchester M12s) Since having the SR22 and having so many issues, I haven't purchased any Ruger products.

[@joeblincoe3122]

“The ergonomics are just so good” -Colion noir “The safety is upside down”-also Colion noir

[@Matthew-sp5kv]

Ergonomics of safeties are unimportant because you should never be using them.

[@joeblincoe3122]

@@Matthew-sp5kv never is strong language. If it was true then don’t get a gun that has one-it’ll be on when u don’t want it to be or off when u do. Especially when upside down. Sorry but I disagree

[@thomasdahlgren1985]

Any guess for the over/under on when Ruger announces they all need to be returned to the factory for a retro-fit?

[@ihsanjayadi88]

@@joeblincoe3122 just imagine it's a 92 safety but lower

[@notyetdeleted6319]

@@Matthew-sp5kv economics are good, not gonna make you shoot better, but it’s just nice

[@evilblackcat6357]

I can totally see myself riding the safety and engaging it on accident. As I'd likely not be using it for self defense it's probably not a big deal, but still.

[@Kattbirb]

Mhmm. Gotta pretend it's a decocker only. That's how I treat mine.

[@ryanwalker3509]

I think I simply don't want it for that reason. Would you buy an ar if the safety was backwards? It's a pretty big deal.

[@evilblackcat6357]

@@ryanwalker3509 I suppose my point being if I was down to a .22 for my personal safety it wouldn't be my first choice. It's a plinker and that's about it imo.

[@Kattbirb]

@@ryanwalker3509 If that AR was the most reliable semi auto .22lr I've ever owned like my SR22 is, I would deal with it. I happen to hate the 10/22's safety for example, but I still love it too.

[@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444]

@@evilblackcat6357 Your comment makes James Bond feel shaken, but not stirred.

[@scottcped]

The ONLY way it could be a better gun is if it came with a 20 round mag.

[@inanimateuser9828]

Or suppressor...

[@inanimateuser9828]

22lr is hard to properly stack. That's why you see anything mostly larger than 10 rounds are rotational style mags.

[@scottcped]

@@inanimateuser9828 You are absolutely correct. You and your damn logic and reality! Why can't my SR22 identify as a double stacked? A guy can wish, tho can't he?

[@inanimateuser9828]

@@scottcped I wish and dream as well! I own many 22s in rifle and pistol. Mark III's and IV's mostly in pistols. But I have long dreamed of a 20-30 round mag for anything 22lr.

[@cleetismcdougall5425]

@@inanimateuser9828 Kel Tec CP33, P17

[@jonathanwright7991]

That's my moms gun. Suppressor and all. Different suppressor but still. Kinda cool to see. Make sure you stack casing rims in FRONT of each other, just like shotgun bags.

[@5jjt]

Is it actually possible to stack them wrong, easily, with the way the Magnus designed?

[@2whl4re]

What are rounds lips?

[@jonathanwright7991]

@@2whl4re Casing rim. Thanks for calling me on being retarded. Lol.

[@mrmushin1]

Have you had the chance to shoot yet?

[@jonathanwright7991]

Many, many, many times.

[@veritassyfer1185]

You really dig that 22 don't you? So do I! lol. I want one.

[@matthewbeyer8861]

Ive owned one for years and have had success with 15rd mag extensions too

[@Kattbirb]

I almost bought some of those, but losing the last round hold-open was a deal breaker. Have they fixed that?

[@t436]

@@Kattbirb Sometimes if you get it dirty enough mine won't hold open. That was when 1000 rounds in 1 sitting was viable and cheap.

[@SDSBBQs]

Man listen... I bought one of those for my wife and I have a decent amount of fun shooting it suppressed!

[@supermanley2538]

I’ll stick with my TX22 suppressed.

[@coleyounger2540]

We like to go "plinking" with our 22s. Fun and cheaper than other calibers.

[@steveb8883]

Love mine. I started my daughter and wife with it and it was an easy transition for them to larger calibers from there. It is still a fun handgun to fire.

[@Okidata29]

each of my girls have one, great starter pistols

[@scottshoe842]

Like he said 22’s are just…fun.

[@airgunbubba2505]

I got one of these a month after they hit the market...i have had ZERO issues with it other than occassional human error. Solid little gun and with good ammo it's super reliable. No kick and you can pop off 10 in a row center of mass with out even flinching...GREAT gun. Great video Colion, love it!

[@GordonWaiteJr]

My gramps taught all his grandchildren how to safely and accurately shoot by teaching us on a .22 cal bolt action rifle. When I went into the military I was able to earn my marksman ribbon on the M16 rifle and the 38 pistol (yes, I’m that old). Everyone should learn to safely shoot a basic firearm because you never know when you may need to save a life.

[@Kattbirb]

I've had my SR22 since they first came out, it still has "SR22 Pistol" marked on it instead of simply "SR22". It's seen many thousands of rounds and has introduced a half dozen people to the joys of shooting. If I could change anything on the pistol I'd add an ambi slide release and either flip the safety the right way or just make it a spring-loaded decocker. Either way I personally use it only as a decocker, as double actions really don't need a safety, and my personal example isn't a daily carry and thus isn't kept loaded while away from the field or range.

[@jfear7891]

I bought the full size M&P .22 for purely practical purposes. It seemed like a better home defense gun after I moved into an apartment with thin walls. I brought it home and very unenthusiasticly said, yay I own a 22 but it's quickly become one of my favorites. I even carry it sometimes as a self defense gun depending on where I am

[@IBENOUTMYMIND]

Same here got my m&p 22 bout 8 years ago. Shoots smooth and all my friends dig it at the range.

[@dennisligma4958]

When I use the sr22 on torso steel targets with friends from about twenty yards and all you hear is plink plink plink we all say damn that’s an attacker saying ouch ouch ouch take me to the hospital lol.

[@SudsMcDuff007]

The initial DA heavy trigger pull IS the safety in my opinion... skip the step of remembering which way to flip that switch.

[@copisetic1104]

Been shooting this pistol for years, best 22 pistol I’ve ever owned.

[@tomcollier4089]

Jees...and all this time I've been shooting it upside down because the safety really is upside down...good lord...lol.

[@MrWilk_Firearms]

I just reviewed this gun on my channel!!!

[@CarolinaGunGuy]

*This was my first 22LR, and still one of my favorites.*

[@timhamby4977]

I wish they would make more 22 mag simi auto pistols.

[@jacksavage4098]

Great little pistol. Have the 4.5" one.

[@jonathanjeffers8340]

This was my first gun I bought and it is so much fun!

[@James_Bee]

"Who understands Roman Numerals? I don't" Weren't you a lawyer?

[@operator1192]

I’ve had this pistol since it first came out and I absolutely love it. It eats everything I’ve fed it suppressed or unsuppressed. It’s compact, handy and accurate. I’m just a little amazed that there’s nearly no aftermarket for it, it’s a helluva lot better than the G44 and is arguably more practical than the Ruger MkIV.

[@11bravoNRD]

I love 22lr pistols but I still prefer my Walther PPQ M2 in 22lr. Full scale pistol version of the 9mm model.

[@jamesmoore768]

Thanks Colin for all You do to protect our rights!

[@JohnB3363]

Thank you to Colion as well

[@davemyers6379]

I showed my wife your grip! I said see where his thumbs are, that's what you need to remember! She is a work in progress 😁 Thanks 👍 Thanks also for your hard work for us! 👍👍

[@willsmith6218]

"It's such a cute little thing" that's what she said....

[@AllTheDips]

My girlfriend loves it 😬

[@rickstandish6690]

I'm in The Federated states of Micronesia. A box of 50 rounds of .22lr sells for $35 U.S. dollars. Ridiculous. So I don't shoot as much anymore.

[@nmr6988]

Yikes. I hope you can get home soon. Even with the high high price of ammo here, it's better than what you described!

[@theviolator1074]

Damn that's way too pricey. 4 or 5 dollars for 50 round boxes in Wisconsin, it's all I'm shooting right now haha

[@gavriloprincip6892]

That’s crazy I’m in Ireland and you can get over 500rounds for 35 euro

[@doughesson]

Geez,and we thought that we had high prices for ammunition. It's a shame that rimfire ammunition isn't as easily reloaded as centerfire is.

[@gizzyguzzi]

Can you buy reloading components? I have been looking for a tropical island with freedom, at least you can buy a gun and ammo!

[@PhilJLF]

Don’t like that inversion safety but it looks like a fun range pistol

[@shanetoumey2835]

This was my first and only gun purchase so it’s normal for me, but I could see it being an issue when I start buying more.

[@jcsmith3806]

Cheap and fun to shoot, but way too many disregard a 22. A suppressed 22 is a brainer up close.

[@dezmondmccoy6307]

Keep it up colion Noir I watch everything that you post thanks for the gun knowledge

[@TheGentlemanRacer]

Been wanting to try this gun, now I just need to buy one, great video.

[@michaelpascual2731]

After watching your review, I want one.

[@_Dennis2Society215]

Same here 😭😭

[@milliardopeacecraft1755]

It is a sweet .22! My mom has one.

[@obeytone7335]

I’m building this as we speak for my mom no lie 😳 💪

[@SirGolfalot-]

Less expensive ammo. Practice and compete more often.

[@kyledixon6239]

I have one of these and me and my dad went to the range and put 500 rounds through it out of the box😂 22s are so god damn fun

[@bobsmith2815]

Mark IV current i have the target version with engraved grip panels , my EDC is a Walter P 22. Modern Ammo makes pocket pistol true pocket pistols, hats off to you Colion for informative common sense reviews and your defense of the 2A

[@jonathanbonnstetter9881]

Bought one of those a year ago fantastic little Plinkster

[@redleg13a5s5]

Love mine with the Ruger can. Sweet little setup.

[@CarimboHanky]

already flexing with that texan suppresor i see

[@BZimm84]

I love my SR22 with Q el Camino can. Such a blast to shoot and is my go to gun for teaching new shooters.

[@scottcped]

My wife and I use this AWESOME little pea shooter as our EDC. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS GUN

[@polishprince47]

Colion Your next gun on First Mag Needs to be the Ruger Wrangler!! 🤠 😎

[@Kattbirb]

And Bearcat.

[@brentwinkelman1990]

Mark 3 is king still...Ruger needs to do a higher capacity 22lr pistol to compete with the tx-22

[@nmr6988]

The TX22 is not only superior in round count, it's also engineered to act like a striker fired gun and can be dry fired with no injury to the gun.

[@brentwinkelman1990]

@@nmr6988 yeah I had one...I liked it until the slide cracked and broke the part that retained the recoil spring in less the 800rds. I sold it immediately after getting it back from warranty repair...I'll stick with my mk3's for now

[@nmr6988]

@@brentwinkelman1990 , wow, terrible story re the Taurus! The Mark 3 is a beautiful pistol and very accurate. I estimate around 6,000 rounds through my Taurus with no problems and only two jams and one failure to feed, and that one was my fault. I tried to use a round that I had dropped and stepped on...

[@horseman1956]

Owned one of these a few years back. Sold it in short order. The trigger was less than mediocre. The 'reverse' safety was a non-starter for me and not something I wanted to become overly familiar with. It's a fun little plinker, but there are better options available on the market.

[@ShepherdsSheepdog]

Meh. The safety was like that when you bought it.

[@troyminster838]

@@ShepherdsSheepdog haha that was my thought do a little research before buying

[@routereyes6408]

Love this gun. First .22 handgun and my kids have been shooting it since the youngest was 10 years old.

[@RandomStuffGarage619]

First thing that comes to mind when I see this? "Oh, nice Walther p22"

[@dominicmoreno4662]

Thank you sir.. You are my favorite gun owner channel. period.

[@eboniduchess84]

Mark 4. Love that gun. Best .22 everrrrrr🖤

[@dovidkramer6573]

It's $600 now

[@eboniduchess84]

@@dovidkramer6573 Yaaasss I bought mine in Jan for about $600.

[@dovidkramer6573]

@@eboniduchess84 that’s expensive. You could get the browning buck mark for $400. I really think the mark 4 is a Beautiful pistol but it’s just too much money for a 22

[@eboniduchess84]

@@dovidkramer6573 yes but I don't regret it. It was worth it. I have the Gold Edition. 😁

[@dovidkramer6573]

@@eboniduchess84 nice I think I'll have to stay with the buckmark or the s&w victory

[@mrgoodbar216]

Peter just stay on his damn left side😂😂😂

[@amsb4dafunk406]

Sadly so Ruger de-assed the CaliSucks years ago. Just one more finery, that Ams can not funkin have.

[@joexg50]

Got one i bought years ago, unfired as of yet..

[@brianhall23]

I bought one about two weeks ago and I love it! Worked great right out of the box. I got it to carry when I just have shorts and a tee shirt on during the summer. It is light and easy to conceal, just leave the safety off and the hammer forward.

[@sbrown6434]

Taurus TX22 is amazing no kidding

[@ripcurlreadiness8777]

Yep love my suppressed 22’s . I would get a different can though….that one is a bit loud . The sr22 is nice but it’s hard to beat the Taurus tx22 & the sig saeur mosquito with cans. And my Walther p22 with a can is my go to hush hush pistol. Small ,light and silent!!!!

[@FJB2020]

I love my mosquito. Have not shot it with a can yet, but my F4 will change that :)

[@slumdutchmillionare]

How do you like the P22 compared to the SR22? The share similar genes.

[@grindinot187]

I love mine but it fails to eject shells so damn often

[@davidpainter6629]

I did too, till I started shooting only CCI, then no issues

[@grindinot187]

@@davidpainter6629 CCI just does it less often. That white box tho,......damn takes all the fun out of it with all the failure to ejects

[@steveavant9727]

Keep it clean and use quality ammunition, malfunctions will be minimized.

[@Die-CastMetal]

SR22 is alright, I’d rather have a .22 1911, all steel or aluminum. Not plastic though. The modern plastic Colt 1911 .22 doesn’t feel like quality.

[@jimbutcher7739]

This is my most unreliable weapon in my toolbox... Constant failures to feed... Definitely not my everyday carry...

[@jonathanbonnstetter9881]

Hickok45 reviewed this and put 600 rounds through in a single session with zero problems whatsoever

[@gizzyguzzi]

I wish mine worked.

[@jusbrowsin3456]

Sr22 was my first handgun4 years ago got me into guns your gone to love it man

[@dwsmith7072]

Have one, fun for the first few hundred rounds and then the Extractor wears out. Plagued by Failure to Extract . Ruger needs to stop using pot metal for important parts.

[@Sam1628]

You are paid to endorse the gun, so you gotta like it either way haha

[@gizzyguzzi]

I bought one, and I like the feel but it is a jam o matic. And the trigger sucks. Kel Tec is so much better.

[@Sam1628]

@@gizzyguzzi recently got a Ruger LCP that jammed once per magazine. Sent it back to Ruger, they replaced the slide assembly, and sold it immediately after seeing the quality of it

[@r.l.royalljr.3905]

When I tried to get my wife interested in guns I got an SR22 over a Mark IV since its controls are more like other semiauto handguns than the 22LR target pistols. She agreed that it made for a great trainer.

[@nmr6988]

I love this sweet like pistol too. It was my favorite until the TX22 came along. Taurus now rules the .22 pistol world.

[@wylondhadnot4358]

Should try the Walther P22

[@deadlybladesmith3093]

I don't wear ear protection when I shoot normal .22, let alone through a suppressor. 😂

[@VoluntarySeeker]

This was the first pistol I bought. Years ago. I love this gun.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Red to fire and NO red for safety ... So logically backwards. Should have been RED for safety / NO fire ...

[@itagbbnnews247]

I like the short "no fluff" 1st Mag, sneak peek quick video format!! Inspired to look at this PPD(personal protection device)...Great share...."awe shut up Peter..."

[@Anoldphotographer]

The SR22 is a double-action pistol. That should be the only system used on semi-auto handguns, it can be carried with a round in the chamber and safety off with zero chance of discharging because of the increased trigger pull. Glock started the whole thing of safety in the trigger which has led to more many accidental shootings than anyone is willing to admit, including I would bet Ashli Babbitt who was murdered by the National Capitol Police on Jan 6.

[@lordofthewoods]

I like mine, BUT, the double action pull is just TOO MUCH for my "atha-ritis" (shout-out to Fred : ) Both weight AND amount of travel... my finger GIVES OUT before it releases. I'm afraid to pull my pull-gauge on it, because it FEELS like more than 12 pounds. The SR22 was my first choice when I was looking for something like this; second was a Walther P22 (felt the double-action on one; it wasn't so heavy but otherwise crappy trigger feel), third, the Taurus TX22. Happened across a full-size M&P .22 (o.o.p., but was actually manufactured by Walther in Germany) before I spotted a Ruger, and IT is a JEWEL! Single-action only (via a concealed hammer), and that single-action release may be even BETTER than my 30 year-old 5926 (the "Sig & Wesson")... which is KILLER! Plus, the M&P matches EVERY dimension of the 5926 EXCEPT weight (w/16 rds. loaded each, 5926 is 44oz., whereas the M&P .22 is 25oz.), and I mean EXACT profile, overall dimensions, grip angle, and backstrap shape. Of course, when I went to pick up the M&P after the wait, THERE SAT AN SR22 IN THE CASE, so I "had to" buy it too : ) But, side-by-side, so far, I'd take the M&P any day... just note that I don't think I'd like the M&P COMPACT version... even saw one when I was still looking for the SR22, and turned my nose up at it.

[@rv7ator]

I would trust my life to this gun. I have over 2000 rounds through mine and the only malfunctions I’ve had were ammo related; failed primer ignition, which of course can happen with bulk pack 22lr ammo. But, being a DA/SA gun it has multiple strike capability, and a second strike will usually set off the round. It has both a firing pin block and hammer block making it safe to carry for those so inclined to do so. Besides that it is an excellent way to practice DA/SA shooting.

[@Simplygrace.]

What type of cartridge would you recommend for the SR22 to avoid jams? I’ve heard from other people that they’ve experienced “jamming” on a certain type of cartridge. Thanks!

[@bobfeller604]

I understand it's quite reliable. That's what I'm looking for.

[@Metalrogue]

Great looking gun. I've had a Browning Buckmark for 35 years. Wanted something different so I picked up a FN 502 last week. May have to lookat that too.

[@tlingitsoldier]

This is the gun my girlfriend got. She isn't comfortable shooting 9mm regularly, so she went with this. It does feel great in the hand, and said really well. Now I want to get a suppressor.

[@lostandfound459]

True, the suppressor makes this gun look 'cute' but there is something to be said about the noise a gun makes...as an added deterrent.

[@loneczgunner6562]

Love ruger's 22s. I think they have that niche locked down. Now if they would only sell mark III and mark IV lowers for people to mix and match!!! Ruger listen to your customers.... PLEASE!!

[@BroScience710]

Literally my wife and mine favorite gun! THEY NEED TO MAKE REAL SR9! Was so happy when they did, yet it was nothing like the SR22!!!! RUGER PLEASE LISTEN

[@garageguy879]

Ruger,in my opinion makes the best rimfire handguns,,revolver or semi auto.

[@reillycommoss5740]

Love my SR22, very carry-able and accurate.

[@davewarrant8673]

It's REALLY easy for me to not like it. The de-cocking and no trigger squeeze without a magazine in means that there's no dry fire training. De-cocking when you put it on safe is unsettling. Having a different trigger squeeze on the first round vs the second round... c'mon. KISS. Keep it simple stupid. Ruger made something with great ergonomics yes, but it's a bit like having a car with three on the tree and comfortable seats.

[@scubaguy007]

The SR22 gets a Meh from me. My little brother had one, it didn’t like my bulk pack Remington 36gr hollow points, but it gobbled up the CCI 40gr. So I bought a Mark lV 22/45 and the LCP lite rack, and now my bases are covered for .22lr semi-auto pistols.

[@fly1327]

I've shot my Mk IV for decades, zero issues, but watching all the malfunctions and ammo sensitivity in semi-autos, thinking 22LR now restricted to revolvers. This pistol might be different. Shit, I'm sure I'll need to get one and run a thousand rounds of cheap bulk ammo in order to decide. Shit!