10/22 Deluxe Sporter 2008 model year

[timp4411]

Hi. I have someone who is selling a 10/22 Sporter Deluxe who claims it is a model year 2008 with all "metal" parts and not the plastic that Ruger has switched to.

Does anyone have an opinion on whether the 2008 year was a "good" year for the 10/22 Sporter Deluxe or were there any probelms that anyoen is aware of ?

Thanks for any help.

 

[Highstandardguy]

Welcome to the forum.

I don't know that the 10/22 ever had a 'bad' year and I don't know what year they switched to the plastic parts. However, I'm not aware of anyone having any issues with the plastic trigger assemblies. I have several 22/45s with plastic lowers that have no issues.

In any case, if you like it and the price is right for you, buy it. IMHO the DSP is one of the finest looking .22s ever made. Post a picture if you get it. Every one likes pictures.

HSG

 

[timp4411]

Welcome to the forum.

I don't know that the 10/22 ever had a 'bad' year and I don't know what year they switched to the plastic parts. However, I'm not aware of anyone having any issues with the plastic trigger assemblies. I have several 22/45s with plastic lowers that have no issues.

In any case, if you like it and the price is right for you, buy it. IMHO the DSP is one of the finest looking .22s ever made. Post a picture if you get it. Every one likes pictures.

HSG

HSG,

Thanks for the info.

I have not bought it yet, but if I do get it, I'l be sure to post a Pic.

Thanks again.

 

[AJGUNNER]

Birch = run of the mill

Walnut = much more class

 

[DDDWho]

The metal of which you speak is aluminum. They do not make railroad spikes out of it or car engine cylinders or gun barrels because aluminum is not suited for those purposes. Whether trigger groups are an acceptable use of aluminum is debatable. Videos on Ruger web site show aluminum trigger guards shattering while the plastic did not using the same amount of weight. Folks buy into the folklore that something old or discontinued has gotta be better. I sure do not want a plastic or aluminum car engine or gun barrel but as the cheapening of manufactured items continues the day may come when that is all thats available. Gimme an all machined steel gun with a walnut stock and I'm happy. Ruger has never offered such a 10/22.

A plastic or birch stock is just a means to hang on to the gun. A walnut stock is that plus a thing of beauty.

 

[No-1]

Chevrolet tried the aluminum cylinder idea in the Vega - we know how that panned out. The downside I've heard with the new 10-22 is the metal finish will come off if you use strong solvents to clean it.