The compact .22 LR handgun remains a versatile choice for training, range fun, and low-recoil defensive practice. A well-designed rimfire pistol can teach fundamentals without punishing recoil, and the right ergonomics make it a tool you’ll carry to the range again and again.

RUGER SR22

Overview

The RUGER SR22 is a lightweight semi-auto in 22 LR built for practical shooting and training. With a 10-round capacity and an aerospace-grade aluminum slide over a black polymer frame, it balances durability with reduced weight—coming in at roughly 17.5 oz and an overall length of 6.40 inches. Priced at $419.99, this Semi Auto pistol offers features often found on higher-end platforms.

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Key Features and Tactical Value

Notable features include a replaceable stainless steel barrel (3.50″ standard length), front and rear serrations on the aluminum slide for positive manipulation, and an easy-to-field-strip design for quick maintenance. The dovetailed three-dot sight system provides a fixed front and an adjustable rear; a reversible blade lets shooters switch from high-visibility white dots to a solid black blade depending on lighting and sight picture preference.

Controls and Ergonomics

The SR22 is ambidextrous with a manual thumb safety/decocking lever and an ambidextrous magazine release—ideal for left- and right-handed shooters. Two interchangeable rubberized grips require no tools and allow selection between slim or wider palm swells. Two included 10-round magazines and two finger-grip extension floorplates improve control and handling for different hand sizes.

Caliber Applications

.22 LR is low-recoil and inexpensive to shoot, making it ideal for fundamentals, rapid-fire practice, and introducing new shooters to handgun handling. The SR22’s light double-action and crisp single-action trigger pulls, plus a rounded external hammer spur for easy cocking, make it especially user-friendly for training drills.

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Buyers’ Considerations

Look for the SR22 when you want a compact, adaptable rimfire pistol with ambidextrous controls, an underside Picatinny-style rail for lights or lasers, adjustable sights, and easy grip interchangeability. At $419.99 and categorized as a Semi Auto, it’s a solid value for training and everyday range use.

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