10-22 advice

[lctrcjim]

I see a 10-22 in my future, nothing fancy,
just a basic plain jane version, preferably
used.

I'm gonna start checking at gun shows, gun
shops & pawn shops.

Any 'issues' to beware of? Any models
better than others? What are used ones
going for?

I appreciate everyone's thoughts &
comments & advice.

Thanks!

 

[Snake45]

If there's a Walmart in your area, check their price on a new one. That's the price you want to beat on a used one.

If buying used, look for a metal (aluminum) trigger guard unit. Those are plastic on the new ones (last couple years), but most used ones floating around should be metal, which IMHO is better.

If you REALLY get lucky, you might run into an older 10/22 with walnut stock and metal (not plastic) buttplate for less than the price of a new one at Walmart. Or, not much more. If so, grab it!

 

[Collector1337]

A 10/22 is one of the best semi-auto 22s made, you shouldn't have any problems.

If you find one used or whatever in stainless or a bull barrel for cheap, I would elect for that rather than just a plain jane.

If you do get a plain jane model don't pay over $200, because that's NIB price.

If you find an older one with a nice stock like snake45 says, that would also be a nice choice.

Don't forget a banana mag, the 10 round stock rotary magazine isn't enough!

 

[blume357]

My opinion:

Ditto on the suggestions above, but:

Use Walmart to compare but buy from a local store that needs the money...not that China Outlet store.

Yes, it might cost you $30 more but think where that money is going.

You should be able to get new for less than $250.
Used will be a tad less, I'd look for a basic beat up model if going for used.

 

[Chief 101]

I would personally go for a 10/22 that is a little old and not abused. There are plenty out there and I think the early ones are better made. Older the better I always say...

 

[Bucks Owin]

A 10/22 is one of the best semi-auto 22s made, you shouldn't have any problems.

If you find one used or whatever in stainless or a bull barrel for cheap, I would elect for that rather than just a plain jane.

If you do get a plain jane model don't pay over $200, because that's NIB price.

If you find an older one with a nice stock like snake45 says, that would also be a nice choice.

Don't forget a banana mag, the 10 round stock rotary magazine isn't enough!

Isn't enough for what? (And banana mags aren't legal everywhere I expect... :wink: )

Otherwise....10X

 

[kelbro]

My opinion:

Ditto on the suggestions above, but:

Use Walmart to compare but buy from a local store that needs the money...not that China Outlet store.

Yes, it might cost you $30 more but think where that money is going.

You should be able to get new for less than $250.
Used will be a tad less, I'd look for a basic beat up model if going for used.

I prefer to shop with local gunshops too but buying an American made product from WalMart doesn't send any money outside the US of A.

 

[Keltyke]

Read my thread concerning a "30 year wish". I have a "plain Jane" 10-22 that I wouldn't take $500 for. It's and awesome carbine from the light weight to the rotary magazine to the excellent accuracy - even with plain iron sights.

Go ahead and get a new one. Wal-Mart is a great place to start. The popularity of these little beauties is holding used prices up to close to retail.

 

[clint_lnl]

I have my father 10/22 he got new in 65 or 66 S# 734XX and is a great shooter. would not sell it for anything, passing it on to my grandson

 

[Snake45]

I have my father 10/22 he got new in 65 or 66 S# 734XX and is a great shooter. would not sell it for anything, passing it on to my grandson

'66, I'll bet. I have one with a 5-digit number that starts IIRC with a 5 and it was made in '66.

 

[Keltyke]

Isn't enough for what? (And banana mags aren't legal everywhere I expect... :wink: )

Otherwise....10X

I never heard of that, except maybe in CA. Can someone enlighten me?

 

[Snake45]

Isn't enough for what? (And banana mags aren't legal everywhere I expect... :wink: )

Otherwise....10X

I never heard of that, except maybe in CA. Can someone enlighten me?

Quite a few states have bans on mags over 10 rounds, or 15, or 20, or some arbitrary limit. In my state, for example, you cannot buy, sell, trade, transfer, or offer for sale or trade any mag over 20 rounds. But at least here it's not illegal to own or use them (as it is in some states). Even the cops will tell you to just drive to the next state and buy all you want--"That's where we get ours." :wink:

 

[Collector1337]

No limit in my state, those other states blow.

I have a 110 round drum for my GSG-5. I'm not a fan of reloading.

 

[dacaur]

Re: Plastic vs metal trigger guard.

Dont worry about it. The guys who say metal is better have yet to provide me a single compelling reason WHY its better. "It just is" or "they switch to plastic to cut costs" or "because it "should" be metal is not a compelling reason in my book. Ive used both, and cannot tell the difference other than the plastic trigger doesn't get cold in the winter like metal does. Not saying plastic is better, but if you happen to drop your gun and it lands on the trigger guard, the plastic one will survive, the metal one probably wont...

I dont really think you can go wrong with a 10/22 no mater how old or new is is, unless it was abused.

 

[blume357]

Here's the only reason I can give for metal over plastic on the trigger guard.. I bought a Charger two years ago (just a cut down 10/22) and it had a plastic trigger group of course.... I was trying to use it in steel silhouette pistol shooting and so put a Volquatsen hammer, spring and etc on it to try and lighten up the pull. I had done this in two other 10/22s. On the Charger it caused this problem: Pull the trigger with the safety on and nothing happens, flip the safety off after trying to pull the trigger and the hammer falls with no trigger pull.... I put the factory parts back on the Charger.... I now have a new 10/22 bought last year with the plastic trigger group and have not yet tried to see if the same problem would occur with it. But if I was modifying a trigger group... plastic and steel this is the one thing I would check right away.

As for buying an American made gun from Wallmart.... you are still supporting that evil empire.... I would much rather support my local shop and local economy.

I have a customer that was a manager of a textile factory down in Honduras.... they made and shipped 125,000 pairs of pants to Wallmarts in the U.S. a month.... talk about waste.... figure it out...

 

[BlkHawk73]

I too would rather pay a little extra and support the little gun shop than be just a number at Walmart.

I have a 110 round drum for my GSG-5. I'm not a fan of reloading.

Loading a single mag or 11 mags...110 is 110 anyway you look at it.

 

[Snake45]

Re: Plastic vs metal trigger guard.

Dont worry about it. The guys who say metal is better have yet to provide me a single compelling reason WHY its better. "It just is" or "they switch to plastic to cut costs" or "because it "should" be metal is not a compelling reason in my book. Ive used both, and cannot tell the difference other than the plastic trigger doesn't get cold in the winter like metal does. Not saying plastic is better, but if you happen to drop your gun and it lands on the trigger guard, the plastic one will survive, the metal one probably wont...

I dont really think you can go wrong with a 10/22 no mater how old or new is is, unless it was abused.

All true. The plastic works just fine. Birch is "just as good" a stock material as walnut, too, but still, I'd rather have a walnut-and-metal gun than a birch-and-plastic one, if only on purely aesthetic grounds. :wink:

 

[ranger1]

Isn't enough for what? (And banana mags aren't legal everywhere I expect... :wink: )

Otherwise....10X

I never heard of that, except maybe in CA. Can someone enlighten me?

They are also illegal in a few other locations! Read the detailed description notes :!: Some state's gun laws really suck!

http://shopruger.com/10_22-BX-25-Magazine/productinfo/90361/

 

[lctrcjim]

So, it's sounding like $175 is a good ballpark figure.
I'd love to find one with a nice walnut stock, but birch
isn't the end of the world-would match up with my Mini 30.

Of course I'll be ordering a 25 round mag ASAP.

Thanks for all your thoughts & advice!

 

[Snake45]

So, it's sounding like $175 is a good ballpark figure.
I'd love to find one with a nice walnut stock, but birch
isn't the end of the world-would match up with my Mini 30.

Yeah, $175 wouldn't be bad, $150 would be even better. You MIGHT find a walnut-stocked one in that range at a pawn shop. It's happened.

Of course I'll be ordering a 25 round mag ASAP.

There's a nice all-metal one available, but it's a bit spendy. I recommend the Butler Creek Steel Lips mags at @ $25-30. They work great for me--MUCH better than their "Hot Lips" or any other plastic-lipped mags.

There's also a mag speed-loader available for about $25-30. This is also worth the money. Once you get the hang of using it, you can reload a hi-cap mag in just a few seconds rather than a few minutes.

 

[dacaur]

forget all aftermarket mags, get a genuine ruger 25 rounder for the same price!

 

[lctrcjim]

Will be ordering a Ruger 25 rounder

 

[blume357]

I think we forgot that Ruger now makes the 25 round mag. for the 10/22 and the SR22.... We've gone so many years with out them.

I think the thing to do when looking for a used 10/22 or even looking at the new ones at the store is to not get too limited with what you see... Just go with the knowledge that you will be changing and modifying things on the rifle.

 

[nomad338]

You will love a 10/22, lots of fun at the range.

Mine is the best little plinker I have. It's a stock stainless, but you can find all kinds of barrels, stocks and other add-ons to customize it. (Just be careful, some add-ons may not be legal in all states.)