Ruger 10/22

[syncroid]

I have a Ruger 10/22 that I have had since I was in my teens. Awesome condition. Bipod, scope, extra clips, and a bag. I am going to be trading it in for a semi-auto pistol this week. What is it worth these days?

[MMiller]

Not what you asked but you should keep it.....best 22 budget rifle ever sold.

New one can be bought for around 200-230 I think. So somewhere in that neighborhood or less I would imagine.

Mike

[Rednine11]

I'd keep it
look on
gunsamerica.com
and gunbroker.com
and see what people are paying for them...............Keep it.

[Rick Lee]

Since we don't know how old you are or when you were in your teens, what year is the gun? Pre or post warning? Certain older ones can be worth more than the new ones.

[syncroid]

Since we don't know how old you are or when you were in your teens, what year is the gun? Pre or post warning? Certain older ones can be worth more than the new ones.

I will be 52 in a few days. BTW, what is pre and post warning?

[Rick Lee]

So being born in 1961 puts your gun smack dab in the middle of a grey area. I think the warning stamp appeard on the barrels around 1978, which, of course, makes those without the stamp a little more valuable. I had a 1968 one with the nicest stock I ever saw and hate myself for selling it. Paging Jeff Higgins. Not that the post warning guns are any worse, but Ruger tended to get a little more liberal with what they used for stock as time went on. Older is better in this case, IMHO. Still, these guns grow on trees, so they're never going to really command much of a premium. I'll be in San Jose the week after next, but can't bring a gun home with me.

[syncroid]

I'll take a closer look at it later. I love the gun. I just never use it any more. Lots of fun memories associated with this rifle. I may end up keeping it. Any suggestions for a semi auto hand gun? I am thinking of either a 45 or 357. My last pistol was a Dan Wesson 357 revolver.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Price .45 vs .22. You'll understand why it's worth keeping the .22.

[syncroid]

Just looked at it. There is a "Warning before use..." Thing stamped into the top of the barrel. I would post a picture but I am using my phone at the moment and don't have the option to do so.

[weseeeee]

Consider keeping it. They are great little rifles and there are a ton of trick parts available to transform it into a tack driver.

[JavaBrewer]

Keep the Ruger. New ones sell for $250 all day long.

SA handgun - do you want all steel or are you good with composite? All steel .45 the majority will say a 1911 or Sig P220. What is the role this handgun will fill?

[Bill Douglas]

Have both.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Go to the range and shoot as many as you can, either by renting from the range or taking a buddy with lots of selection. You'll probably find that some look better in the display case than they shoot. After trying out quite a few I ended up with a Springfield Milspec 1911 and love it. Can't go wrong with a quality 1911, but damn it's expensive to shoot.

[syncroid]

Good food for thought. I may just keep the old girl.
As to the pistol, looking for occasional recreational target shooting/home protection. Nothing more.

[JavaBrewer]

Aesthetically I have never liked the 1911 but admit a good one shoots very well. The next biggest fan following in metal guns is Sig Sauer which, as much as I have tried, just don't enjoy shooting. Plastic guns are dominated by Glock, M&P, and Springfield XD. All are pretty much the same in reliability so the advice to go and rent/shoot them is valid. I spent over $200 in rental fees before I decided. Silly yes...the rental guns are rarely cleaned or maintained. Don't get caught up in the caliber debate...there is no debate. Handguns are only around to help you get to your long gun If you don't reload your rounds then 9MM is your best bet. .40 is harder for new shooters to handle, and .45 is just plain expensive.

[syncroid]

Okay, my brain is swimming. Going to sleep on it. You PP gunslingers are awesome.

[Bill Douglas]

Haha, good on you.


Personal opinion going on here but a .45 is easier to shoot well (accurately) than a 9mm. Doesn't kick around in your hand so much.

[aigel]

The new 10-22s have a lot of plastic on them. They are cheaper and cheaper made over the years. An old one will have a metal trigger guard for example and bluing will be nicer etc. --- so, this is not as easy as going to the store and picking up a new one if you miss your old rifle. The new one - while functioning the same and shooting great too - will be much lower quality in terms of workmanship, wood etc. - so, if you can get your pistol with just adding some cash to the deal, keep your .22. Oil it up and store it in your safe. It will only get better with age. Keep in mind that it can also be a neat gun to pass along to a young relative, be it a kid, nephew / niece, grandkid or even a kid you mentor and want to give something to that they will cherish and remember you for.

Just my .22 cents.

G

[RANDY P]

i have two I will never part with. Too much fun. One I turned into a Bubba special (sporterized) with scope and heavy barrel and the Hogue compsosite stock.

Feinstein would call it an "assault rifle"

[on2wheels52]

A case can be made that if you can only have one gun it should be a 10/22.
So you'd need a good reason to get rid of it or else have something to replace it. I have four of the things.
Jim