Quality of the "new" 10-22

[Buster95]

I keep reading how the new Ruger 10/22's have plastic trigger guards and a lot of plastic parts now and have gone down in quality. Is that true?

 

[9x19p]

I've put ~30000 rounds through mine, and I might even clean it one day.
What was your question again?

 

[Tachead]

I put 10000 rounds through my new one this year alone. They are still the best common .22lr semi on the market imo. Keep in mind that for a lot of situations a polymer(plastic) can be the better material. Impact resistance for instance. Metal bends or dents and stays there where a lot of polymers will absorb the shock and spring back. Polymers can be stronger in a lot of ways then steel. Especially when reinforced with an aramid fiber or even glass. Bottom line: you cant go wrong with a 10-22 new or old.

 

[DIGAF]

Despite any changes, 10/22s are still the best autoloaders for the price,!!

 

[cableguy]

Changes have been made over the years.

I think going with polymer is not a bad thing...especially for the areas that benefit with reduced weight for carry.

Here's an old vid from that long beard fellow. (Jeff)

He does a drop test on the trigger guard and compares differences with an old 10/22 and the current...enjoy.


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