Comments on: Ruger Charger Pistol http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:05:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: caltrop http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-64070 caltrop Tue, 31 May 2011 16:38:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-64070 Did you get the email I sent? Did it help? Did you get the email I sent?

Did it help?

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]]> By: Jeff http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-63822 Jeff Thu, 26 May 2011 19:58:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-63822 Hell-o all, I need your input. I just aquired a charger and would like help as far as a scope to put on it. ( i really don't want a red dot ) I was thinking about a Bushneii 6X24X40. PLEASE HELP ! jeffb@isra.org Hell-o all, I need your input. I just aquired a charger and would like help as far as a scope to put on it. ( i really don’t want a red dot ) I was thinking about a Bushneii 6X24X40. PLEASE HELP ! jeffb@isra.org

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]]> By: Lloyd http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-54459 Lloyd Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:41:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-54459 I purchased an Adams & Bennett 18" .920 barrel and had a local gunsmith cut and recrown it to 14" for my charger. Using bulk ammo I shot a 10 round group at 50 yds inside a 3/4" circle. The scope I use is a 2X7 NC Star pistol scope. I purchased it at a local gun show and it is very clear at any power and was a reasonable price. I purchased an Adams & Bennett 18″ .920 barrel and had a local gunsmith cut and recrown it to 14″ for my charger. Using bulk ammo I shot a 10 round group at 50 yds inside a 3/4″ circle. The scope I use is a 2X7 NC Star pistol scope. I purchased it at a local gun show and it is very clear at any power and was a reasonable price.

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]]> By: JR http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-51236 JR Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:28:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-51236 Dano, There are speed limit signs on roads but auto mfgs don't put governors on vehicles so you can't go over the speed limit. Ignorance is not a defense for breaking the law. If you (don't mean you, mean you all) don't know the firearms laws I don't think you should be making major changes to a firearm's platform. The good thing is that there have been studies done that show that lawful firearms owners obey all laws by a large majority than most other groups in the US. One other point is if you are going to take on a firearm project, research and study as much as you can get your hands on. Most of all the law! Dano,
There are speed limit signs on roads but auto mfgs don’t put governors on vehicles so you can’t go over the speed limit. Ignorance is not a defense for breaking the law. If you (don’t mean you, mean you all) don’t know the firearms laws I don’t think you should be making major changes to a firearm’s platform. The good thing is that there have been studies done that show that lawful firearms owners obey all laws by a large majority than most other groups in the US.
One other point is if you are going to take on a firearm project, research and study as much as you can get your hands on. Most of all the law!

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]]> By: liz http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-39908 liz Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:47:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-39908 So much for accessories. There's loads for the 10/22 Rifle but not for the Charger. I'm even having trouble finding a decent scope for the thing. None of the local stores carries much in the way of pistol scopes except for RED DOT stuff which is fine except in brite light or when the batteries die. I did see a Burris scope but it costs as much as the Charger. It is a nice scope though. 2-7x32 and a great eye relief & fantastic field of view. So much for accessories. There’s loads for the 10/22 Rifle but not for the Charger.

I’m even having trouble finding a decent scope for the thing. None of the local stores carries much in the way of pistol scopes except for RED DOT stuff which is fine except in brite light or when the batteries die.

I did see a Burris scope but it costs as much as the Charger. It is a nice scope though. 2-7×32 and a great eye relief & fantastic field of view.

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]]> By: Dano http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-36950 Dano Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:27:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-36950 Marvin, For your own sake PLEASE don't do that! That would put you in violation of the firearms act of 1934 and you would find yourself in prison. I'm not sure if the swap you are asking about is even possible or not at this point, in fact I just posted that very question a moment ago. I have already been in contact with Ruger this morning and was unable to get an answer as yet. I am still waiting for various people from Ruger to call me back, however as soon as I know I will poswt it here for everyone to know. Marvin,
For your own sake PLEASE don’t do that! That would put you in violation of the firearms act of 1934 and you would find yourself in prison. I’m not sure if the swap you are asking about is even possible or not at this point, in fact I just posted that very question a moment ago. I have already been in contact with Ruger this morning and was unable to get an answer as yet. I am still waiting for various people from Ruger to call me back, however as soon as I know I will poswt it here for everyone to know.

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]]> By: Dano http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-36948 Dano Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:21:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-36948 Does anyone know what precautions Rugar took against "barrel swapping" the charger barrels with the 10/22 barrels? PLEASE TELL ME THERE WAS SOMETHING OTHER THAN RELYING ON SOMEONES COMMON SENSE AND DESIRE TO BE LAW ABIDING! Does anyone know what precautions Rugar took against “barrel swapping” the charger barrels with the 10/22 barrels? PLEASE TELL ME THERE WAS SOMETHING OTHER THAN RELYING ON SOMEONES COMMON SENSE AND DESIRE TO BE LAW ABIDING!

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]]> By: Marvin Tyson http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-21960 Marvin Tyson Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:19:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-21960 Can i put my ruger 10- 22 charger 10 inch barrel on my ruger 10-22 carbine Can i put my ruger 10- 22 charger 10 inch barrel on my ruger 10-22 carbine

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-9493 Steve Tue, 12 May 2009 10:24:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-9493 Duffy, great to hear! Duffy, great to hear!

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]]> By: Duffy St.Pierre http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-9492 Duffy St.Pierre Tue, 12 May 2009 10:22:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-9492 Got the 10/22 Charger as a gift a few weeks after I bought a Dodge Charger.... Liked the look of this new toy from the beginning.. But, when I stook it to my range I fell in love with it.... Even with a cheep red dot scope the pistol preformed great.... It is a winner on all of my score sheets.... Sincerly Duffy St.Pierre Got the 10/22 Charger as a gift a few weeks after I bought a Dodge Charger…. Liked the look of this new toy from the beginning.. But, when I stook it to my range I fell in love with it…. Even with a cheep red dot scope the pistol preformed great…. It is a winner on all of my score sheets….
Sincerly
Duffy St.Pierre

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]]> By: Ruger Fan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-6721 Ruger Fan Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:18:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-6721 Was able to shoot inside a quarter sized group with 10 rounds (full mag) at 25 yards with 3-9x rifle scope without even trying. The gun was very impressive and a lot of fun to shoot. The bipod really makes this a great bench top pistol, which is what I believe it was designed for. I find it rather difficult and cumbersome trying to shoot this without a bench or bipod. But even shooting without the bench its more accurate then any pistol out there. I believe that I could easily get a better grouping with a little practice and some better ammo. Very nice target pistol. I'm certain that if you shoot small game this will be a nice sniper head shot shooter. Was able to shoot inside a quarter sized group with 10 rounds (full mag) at 25 yards with 3-9x rifle scope without even trying. The gun was very impressive and a lot of fun to shoot. The bipod really makes this a great bench top pistol, which is what I believe it was designed for. I find it rather difficult and cumbersome trying to shoot this without a bench or bipod. But even shooting without the bench its more accurate then any pistol out there. I believe that I could easily get a better grouping with a little practice and some better ammo. Very nice target pistol. I’m certain that if you shoot small game this will be a nice sniper head shot shooter.

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]]> By: Tom http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-4308 Tom Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:40:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-4308 The reason a rifle cannot be converted to a pistol is the Firearms act of 1934. Back in the days of the gangsters running booze into cities like Chicago, they would saw off the barrels of rifles and shotguns to carry under their jackets or coats. A short barrel rifle would have much more power than any handgun at the time, (Even the .357 Mag did not come about until 1935). So the feds passed the firearms act of 1934, (The first of the laws that started the erosion of our 2nd Amendment rights), this law made sawed off rifles, shotguns and full auto firearms illegal unless the person wishing to own one paid a $200.00 dollar tax, passed a background check and was approved by local law enforcement and the feds. As long as the receiver was registered as a handgun when it was manufactured, it will always have to remain a rifle. You can buy a 10/22 receiver from some of the aftermarket mfgs, and register it as a handgun, and build your own, but the cost would be more than just buying a Charger. The T/C Contender can be bought as a pistol and then be changed to a rifle and back to a handgun. However if you buy the Contnder as a rifle, you can get a ten year prison sentence if you install one of the handgun barrels shorter than 16 inches. The reason a rifle cannot be converted to a pistol is the Firearms act of 1934. Back in the days of the gangsters running booze into cities like Chicago, they would saw off the barrels of rifles and shotguns to carry under their jackets or coats. A short barrel rifle would have much more power than any handgun at the time, (Even the .357 Mag did not come about until 1935). So the feds passed the firearms act of 1934, (The first of the laws that started the erosion of our 2nd Amendment rights), this law made sawed off rifles, shotguns and full auto firearms illegal unless the person wishing to own one paid a $200.00 dollar tax, passed a background check and was approved by local law enforcement and the feds. As long as the receiver was registered as a handgun when it was manufactured, it will always have to remain a rifle. You can buy a 10/22 receiver from some of the aftermarket mfgs, and register it as a handgun, and build your own, but the cost would be more than just buying a Charger.
The T/C Contender can be bought as a pistol and then be changed to a rifle and back to a handgun. However if you buy the Contnder as a rifle, you can get a ten year prison sentence if you install one of the handgun barrels shorter than 16 inches.

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]]> By: nick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-3244 nick Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:21:06 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-3244 that is a beautiful pistol, and it looks like a blast to shoot, almost like a laser gun! and that stock is really interesting and looks very comfortable to hold. why is it that it is legal to convert a pistol to a rifle, but not the other way around? that is a beautiful pistol, and it looks like a blast to shoot, almost like a laser gun! and that stock is really interesting and looks very comfortable to hold. why is it that it is legal to convert a pistol to a rifle, but not the other way around?

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]]> By: Lloyd http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-2816 Lloyd Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:19:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-2816 Purchased a charger at a local gun show. Mounted an NC Star 2x7 pistol scope and with the cheap 550 round brick from Wal-Mart after sighting in shot a five round group at 50 yds that could be covered with a nickel. I am considering one of the 14"aluma-lite barrels. Very pleased and shoots nearly as well as my TC with the 14" stainless match barrel Purchased a charger at a local gun show. Mounted an NC Star 2×7 pistol scope and with the cheap 550 round brick from Wal-Mart after sighting in shot a five round group at 50 yds that could be covered with a nickel. I am considering one of the 14″aluma-lite barrels. Very pleased and shoots nearly as well as my TC with the 14″ stainless match barrel

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]]> By: BBinKC http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-2260 BBinKC Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:30:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-2260 You cannot legally convert a 10/22 rifle to a pistol. Once a receiver is sold as either a handgun or a rifle that's what it is forever and a 10/22 receiver sold as a rifle dropped into a Charger setup would be an illegal short barreled rifle. You cannot legally convert a 10/22 rifle to a pistol. Once a receiver is sold as either a handgun or a rifle that’s what it is forever and a 10/22 receiver sold as a rifle dropped into a Charger setup would be an illegal short barreled rifle.

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]]> By: mark http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-2197 mark Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:43:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-2197 I just seen the charger pistol in the cabells catalog it looks very cool and its nice to see ruger come up with a new product like that . they should come out with a kit to convert a 10-22 rifle to a pistol . Mark I just seen the charger pistol in the cabells catalog it looks very cool and its nice to see ruger come up with a new product like that . they should come out with a kit to convert a 10-22 rifle to a pistol .
Mark

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]]> By: js http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-2158 js Wed, 28 May 2008 07:48:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-2158 If you were to custom build a long barrel to the CFP pistol grip, making a legal rifle barrel length would the grip need to be changed to a rifle stock/pistol grip to make it CA legal? any thing else I'm missing to make the ruger pistol legal? you input is appreciated... If you were to custom build a long barrel to the CFP pistol grip, making a legal rifle barrel length would the grip need to be changed to a rifle stock/pistol grip to make it CA legal? any thing else I’m missing to make the ruger pistol legal? you input is appreciated…

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]]> By: So Bummed http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-1775 So Bummed Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:22:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-1775 Love this pistol but live in California... so unfair. Love this pistol but live in California… so unfair.

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]]> By: Footpounds » Ruger Charger http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-913 Footpounds » Ruger Charger Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:33:32 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-913 [...] The Firearm Blog has a nice page of Charger links. [...] [...] The Firearm Blog has a nice page of Charger links. [...]

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]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-880 Steve Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:17:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/12/21/ruger-charger-pistol/#comment-880 Thanks dogon1013. I will update the blog entry. Thanks dogon1013. I will update the blog entry.

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