Any new dope on rumored Ruger .22 revolver?

[Anonymous]

Was some mention a while back of a possible new Ruger DA .22LR revolver. Also a thought it could be announced in May. Anybody hearing or reading anything about it ???????

I am hoping it won't be a .22 LCR. I'd like something all stainless, traditional grips, smaller than the SP-101 .22.

 

[BlkHawk73]

Smaller than a Sp101? I wouldn't count on it. I believe the one mentioned a while back was a SP101.

 

[wwb]

I have no inside information, so take it for what it's worth.... from a strictly business standpoint, all the design work and all the tooling already exists to produce the SP in .22 rimfire again. The price point on it may be a little high, but they could probably shave that somewhat due to the near zero development cost. The SP is the odds-on favorite... but with Ruger, never say never.

 

[mike7mm08]

I was told the details of the new model. Was also told it would be introduced at NRA convention. Since the introduction did not happen I am now questioning the details. Not a sp101 and 22 mag only is all I can say. But who knows if the info I got was correct. It came from a reliable source but I don't know who their source was.

 

[Anonymous]

I was told the details of the new model. Was also told it would be introduced at NRA convention. Since the introduction did not happen I am now questioning the details. Not a sp101 and 22 mag only is all I can say. But who knows if the info I got was correct. It came from a reliable source but I don't know who their source was.

22 mag only would be a bust. Mag and LR versions of one would be okay. They'll miss the boat with mag only. Lots of people are getting a new interest in LR because of the economy. The .22WMR is nearly as costly as centerfire.

I've noticed lately some new "push" for .22WMR. I think the makers have about run the gauntlet on centerfire pocket guns, so they're working on making WMR the new "must" caliber to have.

Something small, kind of a DA Bearcat, would be great. Or they could go larger like S&W's 617, with an eight or nine round cylinder. For my taste, hoping it's not plastic, if it ever does happen.

 

[AkRay]

If there is to be a new Ruger 22 magnum revolver, and a double action to boot, my guess is that it would be a rimfire version of the LCR. Such a gun would probably make a splash in the burgeoning self defense/CCW market. I think people who can't handle recoil but still want some power would take a hard look at a 22 magnum LCR.

 

[Hauss]

I have to agree with AkRay on this one. Look at the SandW PD or whatever it is called. I think it's on the j-frame with fixed sights for CCW. If this is the case, it's too bad, because I would probably get a Ruger if it was along the lines of a Model 17/617.

 

[JTGant]

Please bring back the SP101...

 

[golferboy426]

at the shareholders meeting a few years ago i spoke with the prescott Operations VP about bring the 22 back since they already had tooling. His response was the tooling was probably long ago scrapped . WBR probably never would have scrapped it or allowed it to be but times change

 

[rooger]

I recently asked Ruger about any plans for a reissue of the SP101 in .22 cal.
Here is Ruger's reply which I received on May 2, 2011

Comment / question:

"Does Ruger have any plans to reissue the SP101 in .22 cal? There is much demand for a Ruger DA revolver in .22, especially in view of current price trends in ammo. Thanks."

Response:
"Thank you for your email. We have no plans at this time but will forward your request to our Marketing Department. Please keep checking our web sight for updates, new models, and availability. Thank you for your interest in Ruger firearms."

 

[SteelShooter]

ONe thing we need to remember is that as manufacturing methods progress, a lot of the old tooling used in years past does not fit nor can be retrofitted for use in todays manufacturing methods respective to percision machining.

A lot of the tooling scrapped in various industries, decades ago scrapped the old single and mulitple spindle equpipment these tools/fixtures were used on. THe format of fixturing and locating, and moving between multiple spindles and machines using different fixtures with exen the same locating points produced a lot of variation in the maching processes, even with the best intent.

Bet any of that tooling scrapped was not usable in the current manufacturing environment. Especially if a company is invensitng heavily in new machines and technology, which it sounds like Ruger is doing.

With their moving to Lean manufacturing and some of the products they are brining out, maybe they are looking at becoing the "Toyota" of the gun industry as Toyota related to the American big 3-1/2 of the US Auto industry in the early 1980's.

If you even make it similar, but better quality wise and cheaper, creating a better value than the rest of your industry, you can become the industry leader, even if some products are similar or equivalent to your competitors. Examples of this potential trenda re the LCP, SR191 and the new 25 round magazine...

My two bits, and now off the soap box and off to enjoy the fourm :lol:

 

[il Padrino]

It wouldn't surprise me if the tooling that was "scrapped" was aquired by some foreign company, and suddenly we start seeing some .22 SP101 lookalikes starting to appear in the near future being imported.

 

[Donaldjr1969]

It wouldn't surprise me if the tooling that was "scrapped" was aquired by some foreign company, and suddenly we start seeing some .22 SP101 lookalikes starting to appear in the near future being imported.

Cough cough..Norinco...cough...

 

[Kevin]

Well, if Ruger is reading this, count my vote for a newerSP101 in. 22 D.A. I would even be happy with 22mag.

 

[ceb]

A 6-shot SP101 with a 4" barrel and a FULLY adjustable rear sight please!! In other words, a miniature GP100. I'll be waiting at the gun counter!!

 

[chet15]

As far as tooling goes, it really wouldn't take that much to get a .22 LR up and running again in the SP101, or even a .22 Mag.. After all, how much tooling would they have really scrapped since they still make the SP in centerfire calibers. Would not be that big a deal I.M.O.
But I would expect to see it in a LCR rather than the SP101.
Chet15

 

[btrumanj]

A 6-shot SP101 with a 4" barrel and a FULLY adjustable rear sight please!! In other words, a miniature GP100. I'll be waiting at the gun counter!!

+1
That's the one I'm waiting for. :)

 

[rooger]

I see Taurus makes a convertible .22/.22 mag DA revolver-- model 992.

 

[mohavesam]

My money says Ruger will bring it (whatever) out in a fixed-sight, CCW version designed for anti-personnel use.

They've all but abandoned the small game and plinker-hunting buyers the past few years.

Then again, a LCR-design with an improved, SA-capable trigger and a 4 or 5" barrel in 22LR/WMRF or even 38+P (a modern Kit gun) would be something I'd search out.

 

[ftlupton]

For packing in the woods I would like something along the lines of the LCR with 4"barrel and adj sights. .22 and mag would be fine for potting small game and decent against 2 legged varmits.Maybe 9 shot cylinder or at least 8.

 

[Floridaoutdoors]

Maybe something on the lines of a Ruger version S&W Kit Gun.

Or updated Bearcat type- LR & Mag cylinder-adjustable sights,something really decent in the sight department,a Ruger first.

 

[ECVMatt]

For packing in the woods I would like something along the lines of the LCR with 4"barrel and adj sights. .22 and mag would be fine for potting small game and decent against 2 legged varmits.Maybe 9 shot cylinder or at least 8.

I would love to see this. I would buy one as soon as it came out. I need a light weight .22 for my fishing/hiking trips. I have a S&W 317 right now, but it has issues.

 

[sfhogman]

I, for one, would appreciate a .22 LR DA for double-action practice. I roll my own .38, .357, and 38/44, but some nice, cheap ..LR sure would be nice to sharpen my DA shooting with.

Jeff

 

[madd-trapper]

Just about all the DA 22 revolvers ive shot have had awful heavy trigger pulls. Probaly why Ruger will stick with the Single Sixes and Bearcats.

 

[Flash]

As far as tooling goes, it really wouldn't take that much to get a .22 LR up and running again in the SP101, or even a .22 Mag.. After all, how much tooling would they have really scrapped since they still make the SP in centerfire calibers. Would not be that big a deal I.M.O.
But I would expect to see it in a LCR rather than the SP101.
Chet15

I agree completely about the tooling. The 327 is proof how easy a new caliber can surface in the same skin. They could make it in a 17, 22mag, 22lr, 9mm Luger and 38 Super and have a shippable product in less than six months. That is if they wanted to. The marketing department must now be run by Gen X, who love the tactical polymer guns. :roll:

 

[Floridaoutdoors]

Maybe something on the lines of a Ruger version S&W Kit Gun.

Or updated Bearcat type- LR & Mag cylinder-adjustable sights,something really decent in the sight department,a Ruger first.

Worth repeating???

 

[mjh]

I contacted Ruger about this issue, I've got the money ready to spend, I'm looking at charter arms and smiths as well, I"m getting tired of waiting, once the money is spent there won't be any money spent on another option. When yea come too late to the dance all the good dancers have already gotten partners....