SR-22 Decocker Question

[mirglip]

I've never owned or shot a SR-22, but I like DA/SA decockers with external hammers because they're the closest thing to a DA revolver in operation, and I carry revolvers a lot. When I first saw a SR-22 I became interested in them for that reason until I realized that when you engage the decocker it doesn't spring back up into the ready to fire in DA mode. I don't understand why Ruger would have designed them that way but it seems like a big mistake to me. On top of not being able to fire in DA mode without disengaging the safety, the damn safety is upside down....you have to move it up to fire.
So the question is whether there is a kit or modification to correct this problem?

 

[contender]

I've never seen or heard of a kit like you are asking for.

 

[mirglip]

I've never seen or heard of a kit like you are asking for.

Some Beretta handguns have the same design flaw and they finally made a kit to fix it. https://www.beretta.com/en-us/produ...26oMcy4Ecpdg9ed1glTbbajCJ4j6OC7-Wu-tSgyqqdzd7
I was hoping Ruger or some aftermarket company did the same.

 

[Mobuck]

The SR22 'safety' works the same as other semi-auto pistols that aren't 'DECOCK ONLY'. Moving the lever to SAFE decocks the hammer and remains in the SAFE position.
As far as the safety moving up to dis-engage, if you plan to carry the SR22 in an 'urgent need' scenario, the safety should be returned to OFF after the hammer is dropped--same as any other SA/DA semi-auto.
FWIW, this is the primary reason some models are 'DECOCK ONLY'--the long, DA trigger pull IS the safety (same as a DA revolver).

 

[TestEngineer]

... the damn safety is upside down....you have to move it up to fire.
So the question is whether there is a kit or modification to correct this problem?

IMO, if the safety lever is below your thumb - it should move down to fire. If it's above your thumb - it should move up to fire. So I like the pre-mk4 mark pistols and I like the SR-22.

I won't own a 1911 or a mk4 because THOSE are the pistols that have the safety backwards. If I had no choice but to own one, I'd grind down / remove the safety completely. I won't tolerate the safety interfering with my grip.

 

[mirglip]

IMO, if the safety lever is below your thumb - it should move down to fire. If it's above your thumb - it should move up to fire. So I like the pre-mk4 mark pistols and I like the SR-22.

I won't own a 1911 or a mk4 because THOSE are the pistols that have the safety backwards. If I had no choice but to own one, I'd grind down / remove the safety completely. I won't tolerate the safety interfering with my grip.

The reason to buy a SA/DA decocker is that you don't need a safety. Kinda silly for them to put one on.
I have several target 22 pistols that are single action, the reason to buy an SR22 is the operating system is similar to my Sig P220 and P226...other than the fact that the decocker lever doesn't spring back up like I think it should.
In my opinion, no handgun should have a safety if it might be used for defense or is used for defense training. I would never own a 1911 because I would have a compromised grip on it, fingers only, no thumb, when someone is stabbing me with one hand and pulling the gun out of my hand with his other hand.
I am not a "one gun man" so I want all my pistols to go bang without having to ponder about special procedures under duress.

 

[s4s4u]

IMO, if the safety lever is below your thumb - it should move down to fire. If it's above your thumb - it should move up to fire. So I like the pre-mk4 mark pistols and I like the SR-22.

I won't own a 1911 or a mk4 because THOSE are the pistols that have the safety backwards. If I had no choice but to own one, I'd grind down / remove the safety completely. I won't tolerate the safety interfering with my grip.

Your grip should incorporate the safety, if a safety is present.

"ride" on....