Post by Admin on Aug 24, 2018 9:13:38 GMT
SR-22 back to Ruger
Some months back I bought a SR-22 because my wife really liked the size and feel of the gun and I figured it would be a cheap practice pistol shooting .22 LR. The gun sat for some months before I actually gave it a good workout. We shot about a hundred rounds through it when I first purchased it, but that was it until two weeks ago. The gun did okay on the range, except it does not like Remington Thunderbolt ammo. When I cleaned it later that evening I found scrape marks on the bottom of the slide from the slide release rubbing, and a chip in the slide notch. I found that to be a bit frustrating since the only action that should cause wear is last round hold open. I do not typically thumb the slide release to allow the slide to go forward with the first round, I pull the slide back so it releases and then let the slide forward. When I talked with the folks at Ruger they immediately wanted the gun and had it shipped back at their expense. I am waiting to hear from them regarding repairs. I know the slide on these little SR-22's isnt real tough, but if they get torn up that fast from normal operation in a properly cleaned and lubricated pistol...not impressive. I was beginning to enjoy this little pistol, but it only had about 700 rounds through it. So far Ruger has been very responsive and providing excellent service, so kudos for that. Waiting to see/hear their actions now. Couple of pictures below show what is happening..
Some months back I bought a SR-22 because my wife really liked the size and feel of the gun and I figured it would be a cheap practice pistol shooting .22 LR. The gun sat for some months before I actually gave it a good workout. We shot about a hundred rounds through it when I first purchased it, but that was it until two weeks ago. The gun did okay on the range, except it does not like Remington Thunderbolt ammo. When I cleaned it later that evening I found scrape marks on the bottom of the slide from the slide release rubbing, and a chip in the slide notch. I found that to be a bit frustrating since the only action that should cause wear is last round hold open. I do not typically thumb the slide release to allow the slide to go forward with the first round, I pull the slide back so it releases and then let the slide forward. When I talked with the folks at Ruger they immediately wanted the gun and had it shipped back at their expense. I am waiting to hear from them regarding repairs. I know the slide on these little SR-22's isnt real tough, but if they get torn up that fast from normal operation in a properly cleaned and lubricated pistol...not impressive. I was beginning to enjoy this little pistol, but it only had about 700 rounds through it. So far Ruger has been very responsive and providing excellent service, so kudos for that. Waiting to see/hear their actions now. Couple of pictures below show what is happening..