How common are QC issues on recent manufacture Ruger 10/22s?

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I'm grabbing a Dlask TUF-22 soon, but would also really like to grab one of the Ruger Compact 10/22s as an inexpensive, lighter version of the rifle to use with the stock fiber optic sights.

I'm hesitant though as when I was in the market for a 10/22 a few years ago, the examples I handled and inspected at gun stores all had canted front sights. One also had the hole in the receiver that the barrel slides into machined crooked so the barrel leaned more to one side. Brutal QC that completely turned me of buying any Ruger products. A friend recently bought a compact and it's the only Ruger 10/22 I've seen so far that doesn't have any QC issues.

I know these were both common issues, and I'm curious if they still are. Has anyone here who bought their Ruger 10/22 in the past 2 years had either of these issues, or maybe another QC related issue? Debating if it's worth risking it on a Ruger brand rifle, or just skip it and go right for Dlask (for 3x the cost mind you @ $385 vs $1000+).


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Some need more work than others. I think owning both, you might be disappointed with the ruger.
 
There are a ton of reviews on the net. Just Google "Ruger 1022 review" and you'll get all the reviews you ever wanted. Don't just listen to the naysayers that have a hate-on for Ruger.
 
Thanks for the replies so far. I've read more reviews on the 10/22 than I could ever remember. I've read some recent ones with complaints about canted sights and crooked barrels which makes me think it's still a common issue. I know some companies have good and bad periods for QC, but of the two Ruger products I bought in the past with many years between the manufacture dates, both had very significant QC issues. As did most of the rifles I handled at gun stores.

Definitely a roll of the dice ordering online.
 
I read the title as 'Quebec issues' and wondered 'what now,' lol. But this news is actually worse, I've seen issues like canted front sights on Chinese knockoffs at gun shows but never on firearms made this side of the Atlantic. Is it possible Ruger has sent production to China or Indonesia or some-such place? Whatever, the OP does nothing for my phobia about buying any firearm I haven't personally handled.
 
CanuckShooter said:
Thanks for the replies so far. I've read more reviews on the 10/22 than I could ever remember. I've read some recent ones with complaints about canted sights and crooked barrels which makes me think it's still a common issue. I know some companies have good and bad periods for QC, but of the two Ruger products I bought in the past with many years between the manufacture dates, both had very significant QC issues. As did most of the rifles I handled at gun stores.

Definitely a roll of the dice ordering online.
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I have to agree ordering online can be a hit or a miss. I ordered a 10/22 online which came with the front sight noticeably canted and it was an Anniversary Issue model. Another order for a Ruger PC Carbine came with the takedown adjustment nut all screwed up, thankfully I was able to fix that issue myself with help from Ruger's forum. After those two events I now buy my stuff in person and get a chance to do at least a preliminary inspection.
 
CanuckShooter said:
... would also really like to grab one of the Ruger Compact 10/22s ....
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I am not a 10/22 fanboy, but the Compact is a great little rifle. And, it's possible that the less common models (like the Compact) will generally have better QC since they're probably produced in smaller batches. Maybe.

Personally, for something where QC is likely to be an issue, I am happy to pay a premium to buy from a retailer who is willing to take care of problems in-house (rather than having to go through warranty).
 
I have seen tons of Ruger 10-22s that did not have any quality control issues . If it is a concern , then it may be best to buy in person where you can actually hold the firearm in your hands , and check it out prior to purchase . Unfortunately , it could be possible that some dealers may opt to sell firearms on line that they couldn't sell in store due to visual defects .
 
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