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Ruger .22LR Pistols
Model: Ruger .22LR PistolsIn 1949, Bill Ruger wanted to market a brand new handgun. His inspiration came from a pair of Baby Nambu pistols taken as war trophies by a Marine fighting in the Pacific campaign in World War II. While he didn't market the copies of the Nambu that he made in his garage, he incorporated their silhouette and bolt system into the new handgun he designed. While he lacked the venture capital to market his pistol, artist and writer Alex Sturm was impressed and they teamed up to form Sturm, Ruger, and Co. The original Ruger Standard and its offspring are some of the most popular pistols, as well as THE most successful .22LR semi-automatic pistol, with over three million sold.
The Standard ended production in 1982, but is still very common as a target, small game hunting, and plinking pistol. It's quite unlike most modern handguns, lacking a slide. Despite the production ending over 20 years ago, the design was upgraded with the Ruger Mark II, which added a slide stop and was also available in stainless steel and included a variant with a built-in suppressor, popular with Navy SEALS. The current version, the Mark III, has the magazine release behind the trigger guard like most handguns and a target model with space for a Weaver scope base.
Where to find:
The Ruger pistol series is the best-selling .22LR semi-automatic pistol in the world; there are over three million currently sold, and guns are still made and sold daily. They can be found in just about any gun store for less than $400, with target models going for $800 at the most.
Complexity:
Bill Ruger was aiming for a simple pistol, and he got it. It's a very bare-bones design, hence the low cost, while still retaining accuracy for target shooting. They're quick and easy to disassemble and are very reliable.
Size and weight:
Weight 46 oz. Barrel length 4-10 in. Total length 11 in.
Action:
Blowback
Caliber(s):
.22LR
Magazine:
Detachable box magazine, 9 or 10 rounds (9 round magazines can only fit in the Mark I)
Trigger:
Single-action
Controls:
The safety is on the left side of the frame, just below the receiver; down for FIRE, up for SAFE. The magazine latch is on the bottom of the grip behind the magazine on the Mark I and Mark II and behind the trigger guard on the left side of the frame on the Mark III. The Mark II and Mark III have a bolt stop just below the receiver on the left side of the frame.
Loading: How to load the firearm and make ready to fire.
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Push the safety up to activate it.
3) Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well in the bottom of the butt; tug on it slightly to ensure that it's seated.
4) Pull the bolt ears on the back of the receiver back and let the bolt snap forward on its own.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
Cannot be done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well in the bottom of the butt; tug on it slightly to ensure that it's seated.
To prepare to fire, pull the bolt ears back and let them snap forward to chamber a round.
Unloading:
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Push the safety up to activate it.
3) Press the magazine latch and pull the magazine out.
4) Pull the bolt ears back and visually examine the chamber for any ammunition.
5) Release the bolt ears.
6) Push the safety down to deactivate it.
7) Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping:
1) Point in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
2) Clear the pistol as described in the unloading procedures.
3) Activate the safety.
4) Insert a blunt, pointed instrument (like a paper clip) into the oval recesses of the mainspring housing on the back of the grip and swing the housing latch open.
5) Swing the mainspring housing on its pivot and pull downward to remove it.
6) With Mark I: Use a plastic hammer to strike the rear of the bolt to disengage the barrel-receiver assembly. Remove the bolt.
With all other models: Tilt the barrel up and let the bolt drop out. Use a plastic hammer to strike the rear of the bolt to disengage the barrel-receiver assembly.
Reverse to assemble.
Design Quirks:
Unique aspects of this gun.
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