I have around 450 rounds through my SR22 and the slide is really scratched up. Just printed the shipping label and it's heading back to Prescott today.
I can't really tell from your picture but arent those marks/scratches where moving parts touch each other like plastic to metal or metal to metal. I would be very upset if any scratches showed on the outside of the gun, however don't really care about the inside just as long as its clean and everything works as it s supposed to. I'm probably wrong here becuase I can 't tell from the Picture.
First thing I did with my SR22 was to finish off the top of the slide lock lever with some 600 grit paper. After 1000 or so rounds it still hasnt even rubbed the anodizing off the slide. Thats all ya gotta do. Easy as that. and I keep a dab of oil on it for good measure.
It hard to tell just how beat the slide is. If its not too bad, I would take some sand paper and finish off the top of the slide lock lever and smooth out the bottom of the slide, and call it good.. especially since its not even visible with the gun together.
I was going to do that. I saw where you mentioned it in another thread. To me the slide is just too damaged. I would never have been happy with it like that.
My SR 22p went back to Ruger after having it for 20 hours! The barrel came loose and fell out when I broke it down to clean it after 260 rds.. It has frequent flyer miles now 7,600 aprox. (Az to Fl. back to Az and back to Fl).. They replaced the barrel, gave me a nice Ruger Firearms patch and had it back in just over two weeks!!! They were on the ball as far as I'm concerned. I'm a Rugerite!
Good Luck,
Tony
I still want my patch Ruger! Hey Tony don't that look like the scratch I had on mine, right below the saftey where you can't see it when the pistol is put together?
My SR22P has some abrasion pretty much where the OP shows it, (the upper part of the photo.) I would not call it shavings though, and I am not going to get worked up about it unless and until it becomes actual damage, affects the gun, or becomes visible from the exterior of the assembled gun. My Beretta 92fs has some similar abrasion of the anodized surface on part of the action. No big deal. My barrel has stayed tight and there is no abrasion anywhere on the barrel or on the disassembly lever.
I am going to bet that about every SR22P has some abrasion on this spot after 500+ rounds. Am I right?
FYI, my SR22P has a factory firing test date of 2/4/2012.
I'm confused, Ruger already makes the best, most reliable .22 on the market. The Mk III, its rugged, well made, fits your hand, comes in several different models, has over 40yrs of service and improvements behind it. What's the purpose of the SR-22. Besides it looks exactly like the Walther 22.
Well, to be honest, to have fun. I agree with you about the Mark III being a great pistol; that is why I own two of them. But the SR22P is sure a lot of fun. It is also small enough to toss in a coat pocket or very small holster.
Both the Mark IIIs and the SR22P have their points. I love the Marks; they are so darned accurate, reliable, and pointable.
I will say that there is something unique about the way that the SR22P feels in the shooter's hand. It is a fantastically ergonomic gun. It feeds ammo every bit as reliably as the Marks do. And the fixed barrel makes it surprisingly accurate. I just ordered my second SR22P.
Noticed the same scratches on mine while cleaning after the range Today? It's not visible from the outside and I didn't give it a second glance? Is this something I should be worried about? I've never seen a pistol that didn't have some kind of wear internally from using. I thought it was the nature of the beast?
Tony
I used black marker on the worn area. I used a special file I have with one side smooth so as to not damage the rail and smoothed it out. I've racked and released a few times and the marker is not worn off! Voila! Thanks Paragon!!! ; ) Now if Ruger would come off the patch for Ron all would be good? I still haven't decided where to sew the patch? Maybe my dope bag or my 10/22 case?
Tony
In my case they said "scratches on slide and frame". As I look at the gun I'm not seeing any, so I suspect they put that in there just to cover themselves.
There thousands of people out there that have "good ones" your just hearing about a few people that had issues. Mine is a good one but I did send it back. But it is totally awesome now. Don't be afraid to get one. It's too fine of a gun.
Mine had to go back to Ruger because the barrel came loose but it's a great shooter now! I think it's like anything, even the LCP had a recall when it first came out? Ruger's revolvers had a safety recall. This is a brand new product and even Ruger can't test it like we can (read; beat the heck out of it). ; ) Even with the problem I had I would recommend it. It's a good looking gun, a great shooting gun, and I think will stand the test of time?
Tony
I wish I would of checked the tightness of the barrel screw before I took it out to eat...... I stripped it, did a visual, cleaned up the oil, but never wiggled the barrel?? I think that maybe there is a little of "I wish" in a lot of the SR 22p returns? Thoughts?
Tony
James,
I certainly wouldn't blame you for waiting to see how the SR 22 turns out in the long run. I haven't heard that many good things about the Walther P22 or Beretta U22 (I believe both are Umarex) either? For a new style .22 pistol everything is pretty much new? Maybe a Ruger 22/45 but even it is not the new lightweight 3/4 size, polymer style that is becoming popular? Thoughts?
Tony
Just got off the phone with CS. The Technician is working on it now. They are going to replace the slide and check it out for any other issues. Hopefully it will be in my hands by the end of next week. The wait is driving me crazy!
I like the Mark 111 too but I also bought an SR22P just for fun in the outdoor range. The M 111 is for bullseye indoors. I just bought the cocobolo grips with the thumb rest for it. Yiogo
Both are great. My wife has a SR22 that fits her smaller hands very well. It is flawless in function and easy to clean. I just picked up a 22/45 Mark III for myself (4.5" Talo edition with the nice wood grips) since the larger frame fits my hand better. Looking forward to thousands upon thousands of rounds of fun! Shooting with the wife rocks !
I think my husband would agree with you! I have only been shooting for about 6 weeks
Im having the same issue with mine but its the only hand gun I have so Ill live with the silver showing I like shooting it to much to be with out it for 2 or 3 weeks!
Fantastic, just be aware of what caused the slide damage. It was the sharp edge at the back of the slide stop.
If it was not addressed, it will happen again.
Finally got the SR22 back. They replaced the slide and fired 40 rounds of Federal Game Shok 40g RN through it. It does have some minor scrapes on the new slide so I'm going to smooth out the slide release with a small file and some sandpaper.
Also the new slide says SR22 PISTOL and my old one did not.
I found some time this evening to get 100 rounds through the SR22. I did take a small jeweier's file to smooth out the slide release before shooting. No signs of wear at all on the slide. If anyone has any doubts about the SR22 I say buy one. This was my first experience with Ruger's CS and I have to say I am very happy with the results.
I found some time this evening to get 100 rounds through the SR22. I did take a small jeweier's file to smooth out the slide release before shooting. No signs of wear at all on the slide. If anyone has any doubts about the SR22 I say buy one. This was my first experience with Ruger's CS and I have to say I am very happy with the results.
Glad it's settled. I ran a jewels file on the back side of my slide stop, just to be safe & touched it with a Sharpies. You can not tell. You are right about the SR22p, any doubters, borrow 1, rent 1, but try it. It's just plain FUN SHOOTING!
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