Ruger SR22 Pistol Disassembly and Cleaning Guide (Quick Field Strip)

Ruger SR22 pistol disassembly and cleaning guide quick field strip w/PostmasterPrepper
Don't know how to clean the Ruger SR22 pistol? In this video I show you how to quickly and easily field strip the Ruger SR22 and clean the insides. I give a few pointers on where to clean as well as how to disassemble and reassemble the gun.
Keeping your gun clean is a very important part about owning a gun, and you want to make sure to do so after each time you use it. You may also want to clean and lube it up if it sat around for a while, especially if you plan on shooting it.
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[@sandrawilliams1408]

My husband died somewhat recently and this was my first time cleaning a weapon in many years and a first with a handgun. Thank you so much for your video! It was clear and concise. I will be subscribing.

[@alejandropreciado1814]

i am sorry for your loss. may his souls rest in peace.

[@mathewfuller338]

I know your comment is a year old, but grief is hard. Very sorry for your loss, Sandra :-(

[@genemaysonet3558]

Condolences Ma'am may he rest in Peace .

[@jmac3693]

Sorry for your loss I hope you are getting along well 🙏

[@joshuahowe9417]

Condolences!

[@Hahsnjs]

Great video! I can't help but laugh every time I watch a gun video and see all the "experts" come out of the woodwork and pick everything apart about the video. If these people are so educated then why are they watching the video in the first place? Keep up the great work!

[@PostmasterPrepper]

+Black Market lol that's true, thanks :)

[@KIMBERLEY6]

Thanks for the help. This is my 1st firearm and I was nervous just thinking about cleaning it. you made it much easier thanks

[@cherrysoda232]

Extremely helpful video! You helped me successfully clean my first gun!! Thank you so much for taking the time to help new gun owners learn how to confidentiality care for our weapons :))) Much appreciated!!!

[@jerryadams5401]

6 year old vid - still very relevant. Nicely, comfortably produced. Loved it. April 2020

[@ravenvanhook6534]

Thanks for the video it was such a big help! We are first time gun users and owners. We watched another video for about an hour and after cleaning could not get it back together! Your mention of the spring having different size ends did the trick it was easy after that.

[@mikemcghee5413]

i am new gun owner. i have this same gun. big help. thanks.

[@DyanF]

Great job...I am a girl that has never cleaned an automatic gun and you made it simple and easy to follow. Wasn't sure what exactly to lubricate when it came to a few parts...but thought it couldn't hurt to do most of it. Thanks again...got the gun back together with no trouble.

[@JaniceDietert]

New gun owner here. Great step-by-step instructions. Took my Ruger apart and cleaned it for the first time with no hitches.

[@priddysillygirls]

Thank you for this video. My husband passed away recently and he never showed me how to clean my gun so this is very helpful!

[@moscasucio1686]

Always keep it lubed baby.

[@sammylacks4937]

Thank you for your help. My first time taking my SR 22 down for a light cleaning. Had only slight problem getting slide back on frame, Im sure after a couple more times I will get it back on easily as it came off. I would be careful putting more than a very light covering of oil on any part of the slide or action and especially the trigger parts. Oil and /or grease while necessary attract dust , carbon fouling and powder residues. Light and often. Suppressors / silencers dont silence but with subsonic ammo ( dont know if all will cycle but some def will) the loudest sounds will be your bullets hitting target and your neighbors thanking you if like myself you shoot often and during early morn or sometimes at night. Thanks again. Shoot safe.

[@gailsherman4158]

Great video, very useful, you made my SR 22 cleaning simple and easy...thank you!

[@tgswear]

Very good job. I liked the way you took your time and went slowly . Thanks

[@majobismusic]

I just borrowed this gun today and wanted to clean it before returning. No manual, but thankfully, your video!

[@MrGchiasson]

I just got my SR22 last night. I was surprised by the very good quality. I already own a Ruger 9 mm..thought this little sr22 would be fun. I watched your video during disassembly. Thanks for your straight forward approach...without a bunch of unnecessary "fluff". now, I,m off to the gun range. Great video...Thanx

[@davidjordan8093]

You never ever clean a gun pushing from the muzzle to the chamber. "The top part" is called a slide. And the reason I'm watching this video is simply because the river sr22 is a very difficult gun to disassemble. This video does not show this at all. The video that did was on before this one and it auto played to this one. Also, if you do take the barrel off you must sight it in after! It will not shoot the same! This gun is not painted! It's anodized. I just can't believe you clean your guns muzzle to chamber! Lmfao!

[@chrispeterson7789]

David, read the title of the video ..."Quick Field Strip"

[@robertsullivan2525]

@@chrispeterson7789 Agree w/ David Jordan... I've never seen, nor heard, that you should clean barrel from muzzle end. Is there something unique to this gun that requires this? I'm looking for a good quality semi auto .22 that is easy to field strip and clean. Not sure the SR 22 fits the bill if its a PITA to clean barrel from chamber end.

[@DarkLouie76]

He's definitely a rookie, shouldn't be making instructional videos. Same here this auto played. And it's called a recoil rod. And don't use a screwdriver to clean!!!!

[@EllenLawlor]

Thank you so much:) I would of liked to see you actually clean it, but it was very easy to do.

[@loansharky]

Silencer = suppressor... Requires a $200 tax stamp... And the rail underneath that you called tactical it's called a picatinny rail... the barrel on your SR22 does not stick out from the slide enough to attach a suppressor... Good video though...

[@barrystarr22]

Great job, I was forgetting the proper orientation of the recoil spring and rod and it just won't work if you don't have it the right way. That's cool, after watching your video for just a few seconds I knew what I was doing wrong. Haven't shot this pistol for awhile so as we get older things are easier to forget.

[@kdaures]

Thank you! You just taught me how to clean my gun by myself. Appreciate the help and the video.

[@jamesscott4066]

I recommend going the other direction with the brush. Why would you push the fouling into the gun. Once through remove the brush and back out the rod. I use a swab with Butch's Bore Shine to loosen up all of the fouling from 22 ammo.

[@howard2374]

I use Hoppes. Different strokes for different folks. Cheers

[@Cod3Thr33]

Really? I overlooked the nomenclature stuff, but when you stuck the cleaning rod into the muzzle end of the barrel... Come on man! I encourage you to continue your firearms education, and take some classes. Better luck on your next video.

[@spidey9688]

Much easier to anonymously criticize someone else’s video than to have the balls to post one of your own.

[@robertsullivan2525]

@@spidey9688 Cod3 is not so much criticizing as he is trying to put forward correct and accurate info. I've been told (by people much more expert than I) that you NEVER clean a barrel from muzzle end... can damage muzzle/barrel. Cod is just trying to save people from potentially damaging their pistols.

[@henryfam58]

If you’re going to show firearm disassembly it might pay off to learn some firearm nomenclature first..

[@DarkLouie76]

He seems like a rookie. Even using a screwdriver to help clean it. Doesn't even know what a recoil rod is called... I hope newcomers to the sport don't look up to this guy.

[@iggycow]

Thanks so much! Hadn’t cleaned my Roger yet and this helped!

[@SmartWentCrazy]

Thank you for making this video. I didn't know how to clean it...how often should you clean? I barely shoot my gun (maybe 1-2x go out shooting a year). Also, didn't know it wont fire with a round chambered without magazine that's pretty cool

[@CWB1863]

Yeah, i was wondering if you can put the cleaning rod thru the front end of the barrel.I found the first time there was no way to get it through the back.I've been using the bore snake to clean mine, but you definitely need a rod for a more thorough cleaning.That sucker gets nasty!

[@LeRoy313]

+CWB1863 I haven't found a way to get the cleaning rod through the barrel from the breach. I'm going to try flacousa62's recommendation, "insert the rod from the front and once you get it to the beach area then attach the brush and pull out". Seems like the way to go.

[@captainjim6300]

@@LeRoy313 I have a cable in my kit that you can screw any cleaning attachment even the brush and mop as well as attachments to use a cleaning patch as well and then pull it through. I think that would work well with this gun since you apparently cannot get the rod in the back end of the barrel.

[@RickMcGuireSongs]

Very well detailed video of the simplicity on how to keep the Ruger .22lr semi auto pistol in safe working order. Super understandable verbal and visual presentation by PostmasterPrepper! Thanx!

[@raymondtorres6883]

Very useful, I have mine 10 years never cleaned it till today 😄

[@secretagent4322]

Perfect. It made cleaning my pistol a snap.

[@blaineg6225]

Thanks , cleaned my wifes SR 22 while watching

[@TheDylanJ22]

Thanks for the help, my grandpa gave me this gun and I had no idea how to take it apart. Nice video

[@debbiewilson4832]

At 9:15, *PLEASE* put the fun back together correctly. You should have the hammer already pulled back. It avoids all the struggling you are doing. Ugh. *PLEASE* ready the owner's manual.

[@lucianoloya8610]

Very helpful video, thank you so much.

[@MichaelSteighner]

first time cleaning my Ruger today and this video was PERFECT. Thanks :)

[@willsfamilyadventures932]

This was definitely helpful... The biggest thing though was that my spring and rod were stuck to the barrel and wouldn't come off. I cleaned it where it was but idk why it wouldn't come off.

[@ReyShady05]

Hey, I recently bought the same Sr22. Nice vid. I HIGHLY recommend looking into the Tandem Kross magazine extension($15). It goes on the bottom of the mag and allows your magazine to hold 15 rounds and looks great. Additionally, I highly prefer getting the Tandem Kross "Game Changer" suppressor ($30) for the threaded barrel. As you mentioned, it is only a .22lr but it looks cool in my opinion. I am not affiliated with Tandem Kross but thry have cool stuff.

[@howard2374]

I have their magazine extension. Highly recommend it.

[@charlielupardo7298]

thinking about a purchase of SR 22 i like to see more info about ammo likes and dislikes you have a very informative website

[@andielliott2306]

Perfectly clear and now I can clean my own gun. Thank you!

[@paulharbach5901]

Having trouble attaching slide back on. It never "clicks" while pulling back and can see no way the slide will fall. Tried without spring and rod with same bad result. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Tried to folliexeveryvstep several times for reassembly per your video. Help!

[@Frank-uf2vn]

Nice job with this video, another idea that I use is a bore snake it keeps the brass brush and cleaning surface going the right direction from the breach to the end of the barrel easily and I also use Ramrodz cleaning swabs they work great ! The takedown lever on this Ruger SR22 is know to break over time so I only clean it when it starts to misfire, to prevent having to open it more than I have to.

[@charlielaudico3523]

I have owned hand guns for over 40 years! I was never one who cleaned guns on a daily basis! At 70 years old it help to see how to take hand guns apart! Thanks

[@darrendoyle6115]

I have the sr22 ruger and I've cleaned it but still having trouble with the clips staying in I've tried 2 different ones. I have to basically slam it in there for it to hold. Any thoughts?

[@jorgechikas4581]

Awesome video thank you so much !!!!!

[@xanuell]

First time cleaning my gun, hopefully I didn’t fuck it up😂 thx

[@notavailable-lm2oq]

Very basic video, suggest to make a deep clean video in the future including the magazines and all components of the firearm 👍🏻

[@russellmorash3816]

I like to take and old tooth brush and scrub the sides near the battery there is alot of build up in that area especially in the spot where the firing pin comes out and the extractor then when I get all the solvent get whipped out a small amount of oil down the little holes the extractor then a paste titanium gel I got at the gun store and place it on a qutipe and run it down the rails on the slide and the frame once it's back together irack it a few times to spread everything out and about every fifth or sixth time I get my Drexel tool and some polishing wheels then a little ruge and go over the ramp that brings the round up to the barrel

[@lonewolf286]

You set the gun clips away from the gun when you're cleaning it. Does that mean you haven't got sense enough not to put a loaded clip in gun that you're getting ready to clean?

[@farid1914]

I am a revolver lover !!! I just purchased the same gun the way showed us how to clean the gun was really very helpful !!! Thanks

[@ToddMR74]

Thanks for the well put together video.

[@PostmasterPrepper]

Thanks!

[@SplashOver]

Well whatever you did with this weapon was not clearly explained during reassembly. 30 minutes and I'm still attempting to get the slide back on. Thanks anyway.

[@BlueLeon2287]

Pull back until the spring is completely compressed and cant go anymore, than set slide down. I almost felt like i was gonna break it. Its fine tho

[@markl9309]

How about the barrel ? i think you forgot the "pipe" needs to be cleaned as well.

[@cygallagher]

I haven't had my Ruger SR22 very long and this is the first time I've cleaned it myself. I appreciated the close up shots and it was very helpful! Success! Thank you! Carolyn

[@PostmasterPrepper]

+Carolyn Gallagher Not a problem, I'm glad I could help!

[@pekolucky]

Great presentation. Very thorough and comprehensive. Thanks!

[@PostmasterPrepper]

pekolucky Thank you!

[@michaelmay5120]

Very helpful! Thanks for posting!

[@farid1914]

Great video !!! You made it so easy thanks for sharing

[@bobcampbell8074]

Ah the little flap is a take down lever and the top part is a slide. You need a bit of study

[@amelalibasic5541]

You should take that gun to the range and do some shooting than show us how to clean::))

[@yanksfan43]

Awesome video step by step, very concise

[@flacousa62]

The proper way is to insert the rod from the front and once you get it to the beach area then attach the brush and pull out, is not advised to push the dirt back into the barrel.

[@LeRoy313]

+flacousa62 thanks, gonna try this.

[@ExpatGringo]

NEVER EVER clean front to back. If a rod can't be inserted from the rear, use a bore snake or follow your suggestion of attaching things to cleaning rod after it is over the magazine well - then pull back through! Good effort on this video!

[@jmholiday]

The “top part” “slides” off. Um…..

[@davidpermenter3473]

thanks, i cleanedit and put it back together. :)

[@ThreePhaseHigh]

Not a bad video but I use a air compressor rather than a Q-tip

[@marianeda4761]

big help! thank u so much.

[@RiseOrRelinquish]

Thanks, great video.

[@LeRoy313]

Seems like a lot of unnecessary oil.

[@PostmasterPrepper]

+LeRoy Yeah it is, but I don't use it very often. I don't want it to dry up or rust.

[@MrGchiasson]

A side note...good safety message about the mag' . All it takes is a moment of distraction...taking gun safety for granted and that's all it takes. I work in hospitals and it's surprising how many times we hear, " I thought it was empty".

[@RalphGGotBeats]

thanks for the help

[@dougbratman5398]

This was a great help. Thanks!!

[@yanksfan43]

Thank you

[@GoodOlBoy1976]

I know this is a old video but mine dont have the threaded barrel. How hard is it to get the same one you have?

[@ErikSamaro]

Shot my wife's gun today who has this gun.. I asked her, hey when was the last time she cleaned it.. uh.. a long long time ago... needless to say.. this helped me take it apart and put it back together. thanks!

[@tlaurencell]

Always use this video to clean my sr22. S so simple and very clear in your instruction!! Keep on keepin on!!

[@fore101]

Thank you for sharing,

[@clapwire1]

Thank you very much.

[@smrlamam5147]

Supet

[@Exfixiry]

I forget where I put my key

[@Richard-r6q]

Very helpful video.

[@franklhoudek4773]

My Wife and I are a few months into shooting with this and a 9 mm ruger. We just cleand the 22 using your video. Thanks

[@bobcampbell8074]

On the other hand well done

[@johnsturm6667]

Great video and super easy to follow along. Thanks for taking the time to post!

[@mathewfuller338]

Thank you so much. I am a new gun owner. So this video was invaluable.

[@steveduvall5981]

I just purchased the same pistol and OMG I could not watch this without holding my own. Your lucky there isn't a gun abuse hot line- poor pistol :(

[@PostmasterPrepper]

Steve Duvall I don't understand what you mean, could you please elaborate?

[@steveduvall5981]

PostmasterPrepper When you ran a screw driver though the upper receiver - ouch , use a tooth brush to loosen powder residue in both upper and lower receiver, then wipe with wet 2x2. dont forget to oil recoil spring, rod, and barrel, gives you a smooth recoil, side rails as well. I never use my copper brushes unless powder residue is caked on, use wet 1x1 and as you've been told already bring that hammer down when mounting the upper receiver. Good choice on pistol , have fun.

[@PostmasterPrepper]

Ahh yeah, that :P I don't push any pressure and only the cloth rubs against the metal. I would never purposely try to do anything that would damage the metal.

[@davehahn5639]

Thanks helped alot

[@51seluj]

Do all SR 22s come with the removable barrel nut that can be replaced with an adapter?

[@Swisspastel80]

Just cleaned my baby tonight! Thanks from Tampa

[@jeremyr722]

Thanks for this, I inherited an SR22 and this video came in handy

[@davidgrossman5104]

I liked it , cleaning my SR while watching 👍

[@Fredthehead2]

Thanks for the great video !! Thanks again on the 22 rimfire

[@timkitchen7141]

Good video on cleaning procedures. This gun is a lot of fun to shoot.

[@jeanralston1350]

You

[@gregschuer6905]

Good video. thanks for the tip on the silencer.

[@dtk7777]

thanks alot! great video.

[@arthursmith643]

dtk7777 Use brake parts cleaner to clean the gun metals. Spray the gun and down the barrel and watch the crap drip off the gun. Wipe it down with a cloth and put the bore snake down the barrel then lube the gun. Put a few drops of oil down the barrel roll it around then pull a bore snake three times towards the front of the gun. Wash the polymer frame with dish detergent Dawn is good. Ballistol is a great CLP. For a second choice.

[@foundiibob]

Excellent... very helpful. Thanks

[@maynardbrownstone4108]

Good Video on the SR 22. Thanks

[@richanddebshawaiiadventure4340]

do you have a ruger p345?

[@jayfarmer4474]

Thanks for the video !!

[@SergioFernandez-vy4wu]

cool video sr.

[@PostmasterPrepper]

Sergio Fernandez Thank you!

[@tgswear]

Good video. very helpful

[@omarpadilla2470]

Thanks for the video

[@smaze1782]

Nice video man. Might've been better had you actually cleaned the gun with the cleaner & oil. Looking for step by step example which would help total noobs like me. Not trying to criticize at all bro, is a good video as it, just a suggestion.