Base on your review and others, I picked up a SR22 for my daughter's 18th birthday gift. The grin on her face was priceless after her first 100rds and she found out the pistol was hers. Thanks again for all our reviews and info,

@Wormhole798

3 ай бұрын

You made an excellent choice!❤

One of the absolute best gun reviews I have ever seen, much appreciation Sir.

I have a Ruger SR22 and it really is a quality gun, it has been 100% reliable since I bought it. I even fed it old bulk ammo and it fired flawlessly. I would recommend this pistol to anyone looking to get a .22 handgun.

@elpibe3514

5 жыл бұрын

Brewergamer 5 years later,still good?

@541raymond

3 жыл бұрын

That's me. you wrote this review for me. thank you.

@calebsynnes3439

3 жыл бұрын

Mine sucks every time

@escapetherace1943

3 жыл бұрын

@@calebsynnes3439 does it have a metal guide rod? Mine sucked bad with bulk ammo and jammed a lot until I gave it a metal guide rod. They're like 15-16 bucks or something. Now it only fails when the bullet is a dud, it always feeds good.

@calebsynnes3439

3 жыл бұрын

@@escapetherace1943 shoot. My guide rod is plastic and when I take it apart it leaves plastic shavings. That could just be used error but I greatly appreciate the advice. I'll have to see about a name brand metal guide rod. Any other advice you can think of?

I got my SR22 yesterday in part because of this review. I traded in my almost new Ruger Mark III 22/45 (Model 10107). The Mark III kept chewing my fingers up and was just too difficult to disassemble. It was very accurate but it wasn't for me. The SR 22 is a great gun. It remedies all of the problems I had with the Mark III. This video was the catalyst for the purchase which I am very pleased with. I look forward to moving a lot of brass with it for a long tome. Thanks Sooch!

All I carry... gave up bigger calibers, so comfortable and I know I can land multiple shots in self defense. Great channel

@dylanpaul1212

3 жыл бұрын

Would using this with some stingers be just as good for self defense you think? I currently Carrie a Glock 19 Gen 5 9mm

@that1993mustang

3 жыл бұрын

@@dylanpaul1212 lmao no. Stingers may have a higher velocity but don’t exert anywhere near the same force as a defensive round 9mm. Carrying 22lr as a defensive round is taking a bet on having it malfunction when you need it, which is why 22LR is mostly only used for plinking

@zenosperformance1125

2 жыл бұрын

@@that1993mustang my Ruger SR22 did malfunction yesterday at the range. As a novice, I would rather use my Sig 9mm for self defense but again, I'm still green and it's a power firearm. Long story short, I need more range time.

@yaboidustin2447

2 жыл бұрын

@@that1993mustang boolet is boolet in this scenario. Unless the criminal is wearing body armor, which is unlikely, then a 22 will be more than enough

@carll.freemanjr.9867

Жыл бұрын

@@that1993mustang Alot of people hunt with 22lr as well.

10 years later after it came out we are finally allowed to have this in Kalifornia

Your reviews and hickok45 are the 2 I watch and trust the most. Thanks for providing them.

@arthursmith643

7 жыл бұрын

TWENTY EIGHT if you like to watch guys on KZread that know there guns check out Gunblue490. This gentleman is very knowledgeable about guns. You will enjoy all his videos. Very easy going guy.

@howardgreenwood

7 жыл бұрын

Its funny as i was about to say exactly the same thing. These reviews are good because there is no BS outside of the gun.

@arthursmith643

7 жыл бұрын

howardgreenwood I upgraded to the steel guide rod and spring. You can get them on line Amazon or EBay. free shipping for about $20.00 or so.I keep the polymer in my bag and change around now and then. Does it make me shoot better! I don't think so but steel guide rod does not bend at all. The steel is heavier than polymer. I like that.

@deeremeyer1749

7 жыл бұрын

Tandemkross makes stainless guide rods and 5-round extensions for the mags, but the modified mags won't lock back the slide. I've also found them to be unreliable feeding the first round when clear full. They work better with 14 rounds or in a 14+1 situation.

@morgan3105

6 жыл бұрын

Same here-

Incredibly helpful video. Just picked up one of these today, and you've just told me everything I need to know. Thanks!

I just bought this gun. Good review. I had to down size from 357 because of Arthritis in my thumbs. After 3 or 4 shots with a 357 I can barely hang onto the gun because of the pain. I'm glad you gave it a good review. Even us creaky old seniors are armed now. Last week while walking my dog, some asshole went by me at about 60 in a 25 so I yelled slow down. He slams on his breaks and yells, "SHUT YOUR MOUTH OLD MAN OR I'LL GET OUT AND BEAT YOUR ASS"...I waited, he didn't get out. I won't be bullied. Now I take my Gun for a walk with the dog.

@jamesduffy6518

5 жыл бұрын

It is his business not to get run over or some innocent kid riding his bike

@jamesduffy6518

5 жыл бұрын

Nate Dee the punk threatened the elderly gentleman with physical harm, that is exactly the time to defend oneself

@jhanks2012

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesduffy6518 that is indubitably true. once bodily harm was threatened upon the man he 100% had the right to defend himself to whatever extent he felt necessary at the time, in the eyes of the law.

@jhanks2012

5 жыл бұрын

did the kid really say those exact words? i don't know, but i do know that dead men don't give valid testimony in court

@hughhenry6353

4 жыл бұрын

Some Guy

picked 1 up today! I wanted an affordable, reliable 22 pistol for my wife...found it! Keep the great vids coming Sootch! Like your style

Thank you for taking the time to make your videos. While I do appreciate some shooting, and opinions on the enjoyment of shooting a particular handgun.... I especially like you spending so much time passing on information.

Enjoy your reviews and point of view. I also appreciate your prepper videos. Thanks for doing this!

Just recently considered getting a 22 pistol .... Came across the SR22 while looking and searched YT for a review. I just want to say, this video is the absolute BEST review of any gun I have watched to date, and I have watched a lot. Kudos for getting to the things people want and need to know and leaving all that ego stuff out...

This is the first of your videos I watched and it wasn't the last. I couldn't get enough of your informative insight, and not just about particular firearms either. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge on a variety of subjects. I am a fan for sure, especially the outtakes. I have submitted my pistol permit here in Communist NY, and should be hearing back within a month. In the meantime, I have been researching a first purchase here on your channel, and I believe I have found it in the SR-22. Of.course I will need to handle one first but we have to have a permit first before we can touch one in a store. Thanks again for all your time and effort. It has not gone unnoticed.

Very nice quick yet comprehensive review, thanks.

Watched many videos on this gun. Bought one this week. Shot 20 year old Remington ammo through it and CCI and Federal and some assorted stuff. Over 500 rds and not one fail to fire. Had to move site over all the way left to bulls eyes at 18 yards. At 10 yards or so,this pistol shoots perfect. Trigger does not take long to get used too. Got it for 300 +tx. Love it

Awesome review! You really spell things out for new firearm owners and I appreciate that. I have been eying this gun and you have cemented my decision. Thanks for the info on the plastic guide rod, I will replace that right out of the box.

Just shot mine for the first time. My first .22 at that. Only 2 malfunctions out of around 200 rounds of a bulk box Winchester. Very easy to load mags and easy to disassemble. Nice change up from the larger calibers. Highly recommended pistol. Only thing I did was replace the oem recoil spring with a captured one.

I've watched tons of reviews on this gun, your was the best I've ever seen.

After much review reading, I went and picked up the SR22 about 6 mos ago and LOVE IT. I've put about 800 rounds through it without a single FTF or hiccup of any sort. This includes putting a few hundred rounds between cleanings (which is incredible considering how filthy the .22lr rounds are). Highly recommended! Ruger did it right.

I've been using a Ruger SR22 as one of my classroom guns and here is something I have learned. After about 5000 rounds the follower will start sticking and causes failure to feed but this is easily fixed by disassembling the magazine and cleaning it inside and out. Also, reassembling the magazine, make sure you get the thumb tab in correctly. If it is upside down, it will trip the slide lock before the magazine is empty.

My husband just purchased this little beauty for me this weekend. Can't wait to try her at the range this week. Great review. Thank you

I bought one recently...shot it for the first time today.... I am 100% loving this pistol! I shot 3 different types of ammo with zero malfunctions!

Great little gun have owed one for 5 years and hundreds of rounds later I’m still satisfied with its performance

Great value for the money. Got one for my girls to learn with. Minimal recoil, light weight and great ergonomics make for a great trainer.

This is a wonderful pistol. It is well balanced, easy to breakdown and accepts bulk 22 lr. Further, it's ambidextrous and for those of us who are left handers, it made using the weapon really nice. I bought two additional magazines and speed loaders. I ran about 400 rounds through the weapon using Winchester, Xpert hollow point, Federal copper head and CCI lr. mini-mag copperhead with only one stove pipe and one jam. However, using the CCI lr. Copperhead gave me nothing but trouble with jams and stovepipes. In conclusion, I recommend getting them 22lr. with the longer mag bullet because they seem to feed better and eject without issues. Experiment with other 22lr. ammunition. Thank you for your time. Be safe, and remember, always treat a firearm as if it were loaded.

I'm VERY appreciative that you made this educational review.. I've been looking into buying that pistol for months now and doing my research also. You always have great reviews and your point of view is spot on. There are many other channels with .22 info but between you and 22plinkster you guys make owning and showing off a .22 badass Thanks -- when I move out of CT to FL i'm Buying!!!!

Yet another great video, always enjoy your efforts and appreciate the time you devote to get it right. Our family now has two SR22's, have trained 4 family members and 3 friends with these excellent handguns. IMOHO, there is nothing better out there to teach 'real world' fundamentals, with the added benefit it will shoot anything in the .22LR realm you feed it. I ran 10k of cheapie Centurian through these and my 10-22's, while the P-22, Buckmark and Standard would not consistently fire or feed. They are also great for teaching how to break down and clean handguns at the entry level.

@troydixzon9771

Жыл бұрын

Lether rip boi

I bought mine a couple of years ago and cannot be more pleased with it. My daughter liked my Mark II so much she bought it off me. When I got my SR22 I cleaned and lubed it then took it to the range with a buddy of mine. I had a mixture of brands and nose types of 22 and mixed them all up in a container. We would load and shoot what ever came out of the container and this pistol never had a single issue with any type of ammo we fed it. We would shot it continuously till we ran out of ammo. We shot about 400 rounds and it was flawless. Good weapon to have in your collection.

Got one today and i love it:) Thanks for the review.

I love my SR22. Amazing little gun!

@yanksfan43

8 жыл бұрын

It is Emily, it's just fussy on ammo sometimes, cci mini high velocity work well, also Remington golden bullets

@waterhead001

6 жыл бұрын

Is 22 ammunition hard to find?

@skionen1781

6 жыл бұрын

Emily Story Nice I gotta get one so I could teach my wife & daughter how to shoot, I own a Glock 19 but I want teach a beginner on a less recoil gun n I think the Ruger fits the bill 👍🏼

@elpibe3514

5 жыл бұрын

Emily Story 2 years later,still good?

@Pressingontoperfection

3 жыл бұрын

Can u get larger mags for it

Just bought this pistol and all I can say it's a fantastic handgun. Took it to the range and shot 300 rounds and was amazed. Just a fun handgun to use. My wife took it to the range yesterday and loved it too. Never had a handgun that was so easy to takedown and resemble. The magazines are so easy to load with virtually no wear and tear on you thumbs. I'm a lefty and my wife is right handed and having a handgun that is ambidextorus right out of the box is another great feature so we can both use it on the range. Also, almost all 22's don't allow you to dry fire but the Ruger SR22 tells you how to right in the owners manual (page 17) and suggests that you do so to learn the feel of your pistol, another great feature. This pistol is well constructed and feels perfect in my hand! I highly recommend that if you are in the market for a 22 go to your local gun shop and check out the RugerSR22, you won't be disappointed.

This is my first pistol, being used for personal protection. I haven't received it yet and will be going to the range with it. This video is very informative.

@KFlexFantastic

4 жыл бұрын

Padrona Venere I got one from my girlfriend, and I can tell you everything he says about it is true. For a small handgun the ergonomics are incredible. Such a solid, capable feeling pistol. I also have mine for protection, and I feel pretty safe with it. It’s dependable

Got one.... and the wife FINALLY got to shoot her new gun today. She LOVED it.... Easy to use. Easy to load. I even got one now for myself. She used mini-mags and Stingers. No issues. No problems. I will try some of my bulk .22s

You have great reviews. Very detailed and I like that

This is one of the best reviews on this pistol. I watched it about a month ago, and helped in my decision to buy this gun as a range tool. I found a mint condition with the silver anodized slide, and it is really a sharp looking gun. Being left-handed, I appreciate the ambi controls. I will never understand the backwards safety lever, but nothing is perfect.

I bought my 1st Sr 22 about 5 years ago,since then i have bought 2 more!!!! Best 22 pistol on the market

Thanks, I enjoy your reviews - very educational!

I have a Ruger 10/22 rifle I will love to have Ruger SR 22 to go with my collection it's a nice gun to have

@zoltanember6155

6 жыл бұрын

Vernon Harwell same

@JP-eb3oz

3 жыл бұрын

Be careful, that is a slippery slope. Got a 10-22, then wanted the sr22. Got a PC Carbine, then wanted the sr 9. All 4 are quality products.

Went out and picked one up, thanks for the review. What a great little shooter, fun!

Great review sootch, your hard work is appreciated :)

Great review. I got an ISSC m22 and I'm kicking myself for not getting a Ruger like this. I have an SR9 and it's an awesome gun.

Love the Rugers! I like the manual safety for CCW carry. If you train with it, it won't be a problem.

My wife and I both own one. Compact and easy to use. 🇺🇸

Great review as usual! I am going to pick one up based on your video. Thanks

Sootch coming in with that FIRE intro!!!!

I love your videos, I have learned so much from them.

Just got mine yesterday it and this video helps a lot!

Nice review. I just bought one thats black and tan. It looks really nice

I had bought the Ruger American Pistol 9mm but after shooting it realised that it was not going to be a fun pistol to shoot. I saw videos (this being one of them) and decided to get the SR22. I sold the 9mm and haven’t looked back! The SR22 fits in my hand very well, it IS fun to shoot, it’s easy to break down for cleaning and I have been able to customise it a bit. Ruger has made a pistol that’s as near perfect as you’re going to get. I bought the threaded barrel and even it was easy to install. I have used CCI Stinger, MiniMags, Clean subsonic with no problems. Winchester high velocity, Aguila bulk ammo, Norma and Federal Punch. All with very few issues. The subsonic seems to have a few problems but if you alternate the load in your magazine, that seems to fix all but a couple of misfires. Great pistol!

I personally carry this weapon. I laugh at ppl who denigrate the .22 as a personal defense weapon. I read a study that examined over 15 hundred shootings in the US. The only criterion was caliber and the result. 30% of ppl shot in self defense situations with a .22 died. Never think the .22 isnt a fatal round. Any weapon is better than no weapon. And any hole in you that isnt supposed to be there is a bad thing. And in 100% of the situations where the attacker was hit...if he remained mobile...he ran away. NO ONE hung around to be shot twice. Your goal is to STOP the attack. With a .22...hit your attacker ONCE...and the attack is over. Mission accomplished. And with the price of ammo you can practice enough to be a seriously good shot. When I carry I exclusively carry 45 grain Hornady Critical Defense hollow points. I buy Aguila Super Extra High Velocity 40 grain rounds to practice at 40 bucks for 500 rounds.

Nice presentation! Very informative, concise & clear. Thankyou

Thank you for great review. I LOVE MY SR22

nice review sootch00 i bought my wife the ruger sr 22 we both love it sweet shooting 22........

That's interesting to know that you can safely dry fire this pistol. I was told by the company I bought it from that it was not safe to do so, which is why I mentioned that in my SR22 review video. Thanks for the cool info!

Good review. Fun Gun, Hickock and Jeff Quinn are my go-to reviewers for consistently helpful info. Keep it up.

Great review Sootch !!

As always, your reviews are the best

After watching this, I checked one out at my local gun shop - it is now in my vault! Thanks so much for the review, just love this gun. The first day I put 100 rounds of federal lead through it without a single hick-up.

Excellent review, thank you for making the video.

Great honest straight forward review, thanks!

I have this and LOVE it. Run quality ammo and it won't fail. CCi Mini Mags fire 100% consistently thru the SR22.

This is one of my favorite plinkers. I just wish I could find some .22lr now.

@timothytallent2427

6 жыл бұрын

4 years later now its everywhere

@benjybronk7718

3 жыл бұрын

@@timothytallent2427 now its all gone again

Went into my local shop this morning, they just got this in and didn’t even put it out yet and I bought it right away!!! They are sold out across the county

Nice video! Just picked up one of these for the wife today.

Great practice @ $8 for Mini Mags 100rds vs $13-$15 for 50 9mm rounds. I've also installed the steel guiderod as you and also reversed the rear sight blade (blackened) and added a fiberoptic front sight. I also run the CCI Velocitor 40gr 1435 fps (the GoldDot in .22cal). Of course my actual muzzle velocity likely around 1100 fps. or less. And yes, I do EDC this gun along with my G26 or G19. The SR22 is accurate and in NRA rapid fire @ 45ft I place more rounds in a 4" circle than either of my 9mm's. The SR22 was designed to carry. I also added an Olight PL MINI II (600 LUMINS) to the rail. I use a soft belt clip holster for IWB carry. In my mind, more rounds on target and quickly. In practice from either low ready or holster draw, @ 30 feet I place 5rds dead on target in 2secs. rather than 3rds with my 9mm in 2.25-2.5 secs. I'm 72yo and to me that's GREAT. Good review. PS: I would not run BULK AMMO thru this or any .22cal semi auto. They are LOW QUALITY and they will just piss you-off. They will generally function in a rifle with and occasional misfire. I don't want to SQUIB my day.

Thanks for your quality reviews

Do you know where I can find out how to remove the mag disconnect from my wife's sr22?

Thanks for taking the time to share this great review.

Thanks for the Brass Stacker link. I'm going to replace my guide rod on my SR22.

I have an SR22 and I absolutely adore it. It fits my small hands really well and It rarely has hung up. I call it "the tank" because of how durable it is, haha. If someone were getting a .22 calibur gun for the first time and didn't know whiich gun to get, I would highly recommend the SR22 for its durability, reliability, and accuracy. If you are a beginner shooter, or just want something small and that you can easily conceal, then this is the gun to have. I have put this in my handbag and it doesn't weigh me down at all.

Just picked up my SR22 2 days ago! Can't wait to go to the range to put some rounds through it.

Excellent review, Awesome! Little pistol

just bought one. Only issue I had was on my first run was the elevation screw and spring popped out. called Ruger and had one at my door in 3 days. So I can't give a full review but I can tell you I love the feeling and the 6 shots I did get through it so far LOL

I picked up a Ruger SR22 yesterday and took it out to the range this morning. Very accurate, fun to shoot, no malfunctions what-so-ever. No buyer's remorse.

I'm a ruger guy, no doubt. Found this video after going by my local gun store and looking for a Taurus tx22, which they didn't have in stock. They did have the Ruger sr22 however. I was very impressed with the manufacturing quality and the decocker. However, at $525, in May of 2022, while I may buy this eventually to add to my Ruger collection, the Taurus tx22, based just on price, and a 16 round mag, will probably be purchased first. But.. not definitely.. :)

Count me in as a satisfied SR22 owner. I've gone through about 700-800 rounds, cleaned it once, takedown, cleaning and reassembly were very easy. This gun is a .22 with a big-boy feel and features. I gave $307 for it at Bud's, and have really enjoyed it. I plan on getting another Ruger, an SR9. I highly recommend this for anyone wanting a good little .22.

@louisblake4874

6 жыл бұрын

ZZBlue Comet f fr

@elpibe3514

5 жыл бұрын

ZZBlue Comet 5 years later,still good?

I got one of these April 3rd. LOVE it. 450 rounds so far ( a few stovepipes, ammo related) So easy to shoot and very accurate. You gotta love a gun that shoots 100 rounds for $7 !!!

Thanks. Awesome review. I’ve been looking at these at my lgs:& now I’m convinced to go purchase it. Subscribing as well.

Nice review and a nice upgrade idea on that guide rod. Looks ike a great gun to teach the kids on how to safely handle a pistol for a first go around on a semi auto.

Nice thorough review sir, thank you. subbed.

thanks for your time reviewing the weapon. very helpful!

Just bought one today, haven't shot it yet, good video thanks needed to be informed on what I got

Excellent presentation with no nonsense

Great video dude, I got to shoot this awesome gun yesterday Saturday the 26th and it was such an awesome look and feel. Super comfortable, light and fast! I tried many other guns that day but this was a favourite. I am getting one next week. Great for any beginner like me.

Hey sootch00 just picked up a rugar sr22 from a local pawn shop for $135.00 and it looks to be in lnib condition , definitely will be a good add on for my bug out bag . By the way love your youtube channel great advice and pointers ..

@elpibe3514

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathon Glenn 4 years later,still good?

Great review. You mentioned every detail fair and nice

Had the Ruger SR22 for about 6 months, absolutely love it! The ambidextrous safety and mag release makes it perfect for left/right hand practice. Probably had 3-5 fail-to-feed, and 2 fail-to-fire of the 2,500 rounds I put through it so far. I shoot nothing but the cheapest bulk ammo I can find, which works just fine. Tried a new stainless guide rod and captive recoil spring from Galloway Precision, which did not work at all. Could not get the slide back on the frame with the Galloway guide rod, Galloway could not help or understand why it did not fit, so I returned it and went back to the plastic guide rod and loose spring.After adjusting the sights (waaaay off from the factory), I found the SR22 to be tack-driving accurate, and can typically put everything in the black at 25 yards. Much cheaper and more comfortable to shoot than my centerfire pistols, excellent for training new shooters and for general practice.

@auroramothergoddess

2 жыл бұрын

Why did you only shoot for 6 months

@joelk9603

2 жыл бұрын

@@auroramothergoddess At that time (6 years ago) I had owned the SR22 for six months. I still own it, have been shooting it for over six years now, still a tack driver, still great fun to shoot. I highly recommend the SR22

Great review buddy... complete... Thanks and congrats... great job !

what is accuracy like on this versus the Ruger 22/45?

Great review! My FFL whom I just picked up a rifle from today has one of these he was wanting to sell for $200 that is in %100 condition. Was on the fence until I watched this review but no more! I am now picking up the this sweet little pistol tomorrow and if it were not for this great video review I might not have done so but the video being what it is, well it broke it all down to layman’s terms and I know for the price I am pretty much stealing this pistol from my FFL. Once again, thanks for a great review and long live our great republic!

I just ordered a captured recoil spring and extractor for my Walther just to improve it some. I haven’t had any issues with it yet but I’ll be adding an SR22 to my pistol cabinet while I’m at it haha.

I really love this pistol, between my S&W 38s and this one. I enjoy both, but I have to say the ruger is just more my comfort zone

Thank you. Your step by step video is excellent

great video. was looking around for my wife's first gun. think the ruger SR22 would be the one. thanks so much.

I’ve recently started watching your videos and have enjoyed them, learning a lot. I do have a question, what are your thoughts on the browning 1911 22lr? I enjoy shooting my 1911 9mm and my wife has taken interest. I’m thinking it will be a good training and transition pistol. What are your thoughts?

I just purchased my Ruger SR 22 and I’ll pick it up Tuesday I’m very excited it’s everything I want it in a play toy LOL

Best gun I’ve ever owned, well besides my Glock 23!

I don't like to waste time with "reviews" that have too much blather or verbiage about unrelated things or feelings. Your reviews are perfect. No un-necessary talk, just good close up visuals and spot-on descriptions and impressions. I think I'll go on down to my LGS and pick up one of these little wonders. I have one question, but maybe best answered on a forum: can the DA trigger pull be reduced safely?

Thanks the review I have been looking for a reliable 22 handgun to pair with my 10/22 Takedown and I think this would make a nice package.