Imagine being a DM reporting to your command and instead of drawing a DMR or EBR you are handed a customized Ruger 10/22 or SR22
It's sort of funny if you think about it. In most of the pics of these Ruger 22s you can see they have an AR platform slung or nearby as their main weapon.
Iirc, they loved the selective fire mini-14, too, as the ac-556Wow, they have been doing this for 40 yrs? I confess that I have never seen anything about this. Thank you for the info.
We are not talking about the same thing. Not so much the 22.cal as the Target used on. Crowds and those throwing rocks. The public already seems to be aware of it, hence the reporter asking Smoltrich questions to the shootings. And his alarming answer at least to some folks.. And of course his answer was printed in many articles.And I am sure you know the answer he gave.failed logic to assume military use of a weapons platform or system automatically diminishes it's popularity
actually quite the opposite would be consistent with thousands of extremely popular military weapons used for the past 150+ years in armed conflicts worldwide
as for the anti-gun crowd, this version of the 10-22 would likely not become any less popular than any other much hated 'assault weapon' in their eyes
eg AR15, AK47, SKS, MP5, etc.
more to the point, anti-gun folks aren't likely to buy any less 10-22 rifles however it's distinctly possible fans of the 10-22 may buy more
For God sake man! you started the whole damn thread withAgain, this thread is about the IDF 22LR Rugers. If you want to know about the other uses of 22LR yes even by the US Military just search threads here or just google it. I know for a fact they have been used, although for a different mission.
Can we please keep this thread on track and not try to sway it political because of the use.
Another note. The Rugers were sold to IDF as plain stock Ruger's. IDF customized them for the intended use....and no, the rioters were not just "throwing rocks" but other weapons such as molotov cocktails and pipe bombs.
Yep. Been on RFC for years although not very active lately. There were a few mentions.Have you tried asking over here?
Hell, a non-moving kneecap would be tough for my old eyes! LOL!Question, At what range is this weapon suited for. There is a video of a unarmed 15 year old being shot and killed at least 50 yds .In the video he is unarmed and I see no weapons of the citizens trying to save. him. Personally, I do not buy into a shot at a moving knee cap.158 doctors have reported (including American doctors) about so many children that have come in from Sniper shots. Most dead upon Arrival.
I am a fair shot with a 22.cal. Started young with a Bolt action 22. Shot many squirrels over the years and many long shots at Jack Rabbits. But a moving Knee cap would require a lot of skill.
Pfui.ruger ought to be ashamed.