Plastic 10/22 (pix added)

[#1bcshooter]

Whats wrong with plastic ? My AR180B has a plastic lower receiver . The receiver cracked twice when I bought it new . was replaced under warranty twice but it hasn't cracked since . But I don't dare shoot it . Just hangs on the wall now .

 

[Tyler]

So now 10/22s will be made just as cheaply as the 597s... but still cost more.

 

[ilovepotatos]

So now 10/22s will be made just as cheaply as the 597s... but still cost more.

That's my main concern.
And to the above poster saying people should buy the VQ trigger group...most people won't see the value, just as I don't. You buy the rifle new for $250, add some parts at maybe $100-150 each and that gives you a substantial performance gain. The trigger can be made into butter for less than $65 on parts.

The VQ trigger is...extremely expensive to put it nicely.
http://www.rimfiresports.com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=RSC&Product_Code=VCTP-1&Category_Code=R1A

 

[PowerStroke]

this is horrible... thanks god i bought 2 new ones before this.

 

[Moparlover]

any idea what serial numbers the "new" rugers will start with?

 

[PowerStroke]

any idea what serial numbers the "new" rugers will start with?

POS 123456

 

[Dr.Lector]

From what people are talking in some US forums,
Brownell's was still listing the aluminum alloy housing for about $16
but they were backorderd badly.
Hornet was still selling its slightly modified
factory TG (about $100).

 

[Dr.Lector]

Stolen pics from the net.

 

[P12]

If these new plastic patrs are of good quality there shouldn't be any problems with them. I have a Mossberg 590 with a plastic triger guard and i had no problems with it in over 2 years and a few thausand rounds through it.

 

[G37]

So now 10/22s will be made just as cheaply as the 597s... but still cost more.

Exactly! Actually... now you can also add that the 597 is a more modern design (better? I think so).

 

[manbearpig]

If these new plastic patrs are of good quality there shouldn't be any problems with them. I have a Mossberg 590 with a plastic triger guard and i had no problems with it in over 2 years and a few thausand rounds through it.

funnily enough the Mossberg 590 - 590A1 situation is the exact opposite of what we have here.

the Mossberg passed military trials but they stipulated that the safety and triggerguard/housing must be upgraded to aluminum from the original plastic, hence the 590A1.

 

[coltfan]

Plastic ones look good...whats the big deal ?..less weight to carry around.....for those that actually use them...

 

[PowerStroke]

Plastic ones look good...whats the big deal ?..less weight to carry around.....for those that actually use them...

i use mine. so that mean i like plastic?

 

[Gibson]

I'm not for plastic and I can't afford one now.

 

[Trigun]

Hmmm...I don't really see any problem with plastic for rimfire, should be just as good as metal. We all forced to accept something we don't like everyday, no big deal.

Trigun

 

[northwoodslivin]

solution: VQ trigger group

ya right, for almost the cost of a new gun..

That is pretty sad coming from Ruger... I guess life and everything in it is just getting harder and this will become more and more of a basic thing in further years to come I presume.

 

[northwoodslivin]

Whats wrong with plastic ? My AR180B has a plastic lower receiver . The receiver cracked twice when I bought it new . was replaced under warranty twice but it hasn't cracked since . But I don't dare shoot it . Just hangs on the wall now .

I think you answered your own question here

 

[heavyBullet]

The worse part is, as manbearpig said, this will spill into the other product lines. Another reason to hold on tight to my M77.

GO HABS GO !!!!

 

[Rod B]

I'm wondering if the pre '08 10/22s will be worth more than the newer model.

This may be similar to the added value of the pre '64 Winchester rifles.

 

[northwoodslivin]

I'm wondering if the pre '08 10/22s will be worth more than the newer model.

This may be similar to the added value of the pre '64 Winchester rifles.

Those were my thoughts exactly, guaranteed mine just went up in price