heymatthew

These things are GREAT! Get yourself a bulk pack of the Federal Blue Box and dump a handful in the shaker, give it a couple quick bursts with some Rem Oil and load 'em up. I used to load six magazines at a time, but now I just do one at a time and keep that thing nearby. It literally takes about one second to load a magazine with that thing once you get it tuned correctly. You have to mess with the little screw in the bottom, turning it in or out accordingly.

Put 11 rounds in it and test it. If you get nine, back the screw out some. If you get 10 and the 11th follows the mag out, turn the screw back in (I think, or maybe it's the other way... Either way, just try it 'til you get it right).

Best $20 I've ever spent.

SafetyJoe

Yeah, they work great. Here's the video I think best explains how to use it. I use WD-40 instead of Rem Oil and it works just as good.

James6591

22/45, in a heartbeat.
Just can't take to the SR22.

Shadyw

I agree. Just used my new one last weekend and it made the whole .22lr a totally better experience.

Strativarius

Wow. Excellent info gentlemen. Thank you all.

I'll be picking it up and tomorrow morning. Luckily my LGS has an indoor range, and include free range time with a purchase, so I know what I will be doing tomorrow....

Eventually I think I'll put some of those Williams Fire sights on. I have the Ace in the Hole set from Williams for my 10/22 and its awesome.

And the Clip loader looks awesome. Gotta stock up on some more mags...

Anyway, I'll let you guys know how it goes. Maybe even get some pics up here.
And feel free to continue discussing this gun, because I'm fairly obsessed with it right now, so feed the addiction!

SafetyJoe

If you have a cliploader there's no need for more magazines. Just maybe a spare set of magazine springs in case the ones you use the most get weak over time. I ordered my springs from midwayusa.com for a few dollars along with a few spare recoil springs.

Make sure you wipe out the excess oil before you shoot it because if you don't it'll just cause burnt powder to collect on everything and that can lead to jams.

Strativarius

Ok. So I got my pistol (golf clap) Pretty damn excited. Unfortunately my kid needs me and I couldn't shoot it at the range after purchase.
So hopefully tomorrow!

So I have a total 22/45 rookie/noob question. No laughing please

On most of the 22 pistols I've handled lately, when the slide is locked back, one only has to press down on the slide release button, and it slides back into place. On my 22/45 (model 10107) I need to pull back on the charging handle while depressing the slide release in order to release the bolt back forward. I can't just press the slide release to return it.

Is this the normal operation of the pistol?
Are all 22/45 and MKIIIs this same style?

Full disclosure: I haven't had a whole lot of time to play around with it or read the owners manual, so I may be missing something.

Duane

I'm still scratching my own head about this.

For SOME reason, Ruger made the standard Mark III's, and the Mark III 22/45's bolt release work differently. There must be a good reason, but I can't imagine WHY.

See the last paragraph on page 15 of the owner's manual.

Duane

gpetrucci85

my wife has both, the 22/45 lite, and the sr22 pistol. both are great guns.

SafetyJoe

After you break it in you shouldn't have to do that. The slide release button is just a little hard at first.

heymatthew

^^^ THIS ^^^

My button was really hard to use at first. It's softened up some though. I think if you have a full magazine in the gun, you can just slingshot it back into place (pull the bolt and let it go forward), although I can't remember exactly.

But yeah, that button will loosen up some.

heymatthew

Duane,
I think it's because the 22/45 is supposed to mimic the grip angle and controls of a 1911 so they placed everything exactly as it would be on one of those pistols. That's the only thing I can thing of, at least.

Your guess is as good as mine, though.

Bullseye

The answer is actually much simpler. The Mark II and Mark III generation metal framed pistols all have an internal plunger and spring to hold the bolt stop catch down during normal operation. The 22/45 models do not have this feature, so to prevent the bolt stop from inadvertently activating by the inertia of recoil, they added a detent ball to the bolt stop button. In this manner the bolt stop button is activated by the tension of the magazine follower spring and the bolt is held open when the last shot from the magazine is expended. Also that same detent ball keeps the bolt stop button in the up (locked open) position when the bolt is pulled rearward during the slingshot operation and therefore must be depressed simultaneously by the operator to close the bolt. The elimination of the plunger and spring is due to the plastic frame. The designers did not want pistols locking open on magazines with ammo still inside and available for use.

R,
Bullseye

KJS

Ultimate Clip Loader: looks like a cool toy, but I'd rather not lug any more stuff with me to the range. I burn through ammo plenty fast without any help.

heymatthew

At least get yourself one of these: Amazon.com: RUGER 22 CLIP LOADER: Sports & Outdoors

It'll save your thumbs!