Ruger continues to expand its operation into areas it was previously unwilling to enter. This latest entry is a .22 caliber suppressor/silencer that fits their line of threaded .22 caliber rifles and pistols, like the 10/22 and the SR-22. Ruger said the following about [Read More…]
Now, what you think you saw in the title picture was an MG42 and a British Bren light machine gun. However, what you are actually lovingly gazing at, are .22 LR rifles inserted into the parts kit of those guns, and indeed, are fully functional with their .22 LR [Read More…]
Walther is increasingly adding its name to the list of manufacturers of .22 LR chambered clones of famous (and often unattainable) guns. Furthering this, they have introduced a G36-style .22 LR chambered rifle, for those who always wanted something that looked like a [Read More…]
Inexpensive .22 caliber rifles that are modified to resemble military rifles are nothing new; the Stevens 87M was an early attempt to create a visually modified .22 rifle for military training, and today you can find many .22 LR weapons modified to look like almost any [Read More…]
Chiappa added a deluxe version of the LA322 take down rifle to its catalog for 2015. Like the original, this is lever action rifle chambered for the .22 LR rimfire cartridge. Also like the existing model, the receiver has a color case finish. The deluxe version has a [Read More…]
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the .22 LR? Have you ever wanted a small, utility rifle for bicycle or pocket carry? It turns out those two subjects are related: The New Model Pocket Rifle (First Issue) was the same basic design as the Old Model Pocket Rifle, [Read More…]
I don’t think I have to say: Kids, do not try this at home. As we reported previously, Taofledermaus, unsafety expert and ammunition experimenter has solved the rimfire ammunition crisis for those who do not so heavily weigh the continued use of their limbs. He [Read More…]
.22Plinkster talks about the 4 scenarios that could cause a misfire in a rimfire gun. This first three reasons are pretty straightforward. A bad firing pin due to dry firing, Ammunition quality, and ammo longevity. The fourth reason is rather interesting and may be [Read More…]
Toms Techniques on YouTube rebuilt his Uncle’s Stevens Favorite rifle from scratch. When I’m not making instructional machining videos, I actually build stuff. Here’s a video montage on an ambitious project I started last year, the building of a [Read More…]
Mossberg is now selling a pistol version of the company’s 715 .22 LR rifle. The new 715P pistols use the same action and magazines as the rifle, but in a pistol configuration. Even though the 715P looks like an AR-type gun, it is not. The exterior is simply a [Read More…]
Browning is now listing the composite frame versions of the 1911-22 pistols first shown in the October article here. The new guns are 85% scale 1911 pistols chambered for the .22 LR cartridge. There are two versions of the new composite framed guns: an A1 and a [Read More…]
Plinker Arms announced the company will be making two new .22 LR magazines. The first is called the .22LR Universal. These mags are made of polymer and are designed for SIG Sauer, DPMS and CMMG rifles. Shooters will have a choice between 10- and 25-round magazines [Read More…]
Plinker Tactical is releasing three new .22 LR upper conversion kits for the AR-15 rifle. The three kits are the standard, bull barrel and SBR. Uppers are forged 7075 T6 aluminum alloy and should fit all MIL-SPEC lowers. Quadrail handguards are standard on all [Read More…]
ISSC has developed new straight pull action rimfire rifles scheduled for release in 2013. The new SPA 22/17 rifles will be available in three calibers and three different configurations. Caliber choices are .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR. The rifles will be available [Read More…]
In the 2013 Legacy Sports International catalog, the company announced the introduction of a Citadel M-1 Carbine chambered in 9mm. No pricing was announced, nor was any other specifications beyond caliber. The projected shipping date was listed as “late [Read More…]
Mossberg introduced several new rimfire rifles in the 802 Plinkster line. These bolt action rifles are all chambered for the .22 LR cartridge and come in a variety of styles. All models come with open sights, but also have grooved receivers to accept 3/8″ scope [Read More…]
At the 2013 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, DPMS announced the addition of two new .22 LR AR-style rifles to their line of guns. The new “DPMS Mil-Std 22LR” rifles use mil-spec receivers, which means they are not limited to rimfire should you decide to bolt on an [Read More…]
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