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The Ruger SR22

ByBrent Bizzell

March 8, 2012

Ruger has been one of the most productive firearms companies in the past few years, they have released several new pistols and they do not seem to be slowing down. The newest addition to the Sturm & Ruger family is the SR22 pistol. This pistol is chambered in .22LR and is actually the first .22 caliber pistol that Ruger has produced that deviates from their standard Mark III – 22/45 framed .22 target pistols.

The SR22 looks very similar to the Walther P22, which is arguably one of the best-selling .22LR pistols on the market. Ruger’s SR22 has a decocker and interchangeable grips, whereas Walther’s P22 does not. This firearm would be a great piece for someone that is looking for a recreational pistol to take to the range or someone that simply wants a personal protection pistol with low recoil.

The pistol looks and feels well built, just like the rest of Ruger’s pistols and rifles. Ruger is also based out of Arizona and all of their firearms are American-Made. Stop by your local gun shop and check out Ruger’s SR22 as well as the rest of the new lineup of pistols and rifles.  Make sure you become very familiar with any firearm before you purchase it, safety is our main priority here at Epic Tactical.

All Models:
Caliber: .22 LR
Sights: Adjustable 3-Dot
Length: 6.40″
Height: 4.90″
Width: 1.29″
Grooves: 6
Barrel Length: 3.50″
Twist: 1:16″ RH
Grip Frame: Black Polymer
 Photo Credit: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

ByBrent Bizzell

My grandfather started a gun shop in North Carolina in 1989 as a hobby and since then it has grown into a lucrative business. I’ve worked at WT’s Guns and Indoor Range since middle school and I’ve learned a lot over the years, learning from mentors, shooting on the range and of course making a handful of mistakes along the way. I love the business and enjoy helping others find the gun that is right for them. I was the kid growing up who would take apart a 1911 without even knowing how to properly disassemble/reassemble it and I would teach myself, then do it over and over again until I got it right (lost a few springs along the way).