New Zimmerman Arms Rezolution Tactical .22
Zimmerman Arms have developed what looks like the best tactical Ruger 10/22-style rifle available. What sets the Rezolution (yes, it is spelt with a “z”) apart from other tactical 10/22 type rifles is that they have developed their own receiver. It does not enclose a standard 10/22 receiver inside an outer shell like the Ruger SR-22 and other similar guns.
The CNC machined receiver features a full length monolithic top picatinny rail. A bottom rail and side rails are bolted onto the receiver. Internally it makes use of a Ruger 10/22 compatible bolt, trigger group, magazines and v-block barrel mounting system. Rimfire Technologies, a well known supplied of after market 10/22 parts, supplies many of the internal parts, including the barrel.
As most of you have already guessed, the Rezolution is compatible with standard AR-15 stocks. What is slightly disappointing is that it is not compatible with AR-15 pistol grips, although this is a minor fault.
The pricing starts at $941.81 for the R-RT-21BL (Rezolution Tactical with 21″ length receiver). This model features a 16″ .750 diameter fluted stainless threaded barrel with AR-15 A2 flash-hider and a M4 style stock.
Production has only just begun and some models will not be available until next month. I personally think these guns are a very good deal and are going to sell very well.
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Although the answer is probably "yes," it wasn't specified if the rifle takes Ruger 10/22 magazines (although I expect it does).
Personally, I have a Spike's Tactical .223 SBR with a drop-in .22 conversion kit that runs great, and as already mentioned, I can use full power loads anytime just by switching the bolt group out. No reason to buy a dedicated tactical .22 (and I also confess to owning a 10/22, which I am considering converting to SBR and making it into basically a folding-stock Charger).
Just a heads up, these are now available as just a receiver for about$300. The price seems fair when you look at what Volquartsen and Tactical Solutions charge for their receivers. It is apparently a monolithic receiver/fore-end and comes in 4 sizes (Mini, Carbine, Rifle L, Rifle XL). The Carbine fore end covers ~8" of barrel while the Rifle XL covers ~15" of barrel. They mostly take standard 10/22 internals, but use a proprietary pistol grip (-1 tacticool) and a proprietary bolt buffer ($5).
I plan to buy one for a custom build, just as soon as I determine what I want. I may use the Carbine as the basis for a SBR build, or I may use the XL as the basis for a precision 22 build.
I can see some uses for the full length upper rail, including mounting BUIS. The XL would give ~18" sight radius. I am frequently annoyed that the standard 10/22 receiver requires locktite to hold the scope rail, forcing the shooter to dedicate the receiver to either a scope rail or iron sights.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Zimmerman Arms in any way.