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Just Bought a New Ruger SR 22: What Accessories Do I Need Now?

Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:28 pm
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
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Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:28 pm
First handgun.

Can anyone recommend some essential accessories I need?

Cleaning kit (oil, solvent, snakes/patches, etc)?

Range items (eye and ear protection, etc.)?

TIA


This post was edited on 10/7/12 at 8:29 pm
Posted by jimbeam
University of LSU
Member since Oct 2011
75703 posts
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:30 pm to
A Judge for backup
Posted by Litigious Tiger
Actual Join date 2007
Member since Sep 2011
317 posts
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:34 pm to
I purchased the same not too long ago and I have enjoyed it so far.

Have fun and be safe!

ETA:
I use the Otis kit for cleaning, but I have a multiple weapons. Most cleaning kits are fine-it is not required that you spend big bucks on one, just make sure you have a good CLP.

I use inexpensive safety glasses and 3M foam ear plugs at the range.
This post was edited on 10/7/12 at 8:39 pm
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38881 posts
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:36 pm to
Laser sight under the barrel...

Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
Here
Member since Jan 2011
66763 posts
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:36 pm to
quote:

ear protection


And a frickload of bullets

That's gonna be a very fun gun to shoot
Posted by Slickback
Deer Stand
Member since Mar 2008
27693 posts
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:46 pm to
Cheap FMJ ammo for the range
Some personal defense ammo
Holster
Posted by Helo
Orlando
Member since Nov 2004
4598 posts
Posted on 10/7/12 at 8:51 pm to
I love mine and i'm sure you will to.
One bit of friendly advice.
Be extra careful changing the floorplate on the magazines if you put the pinky extension on.
The spring is a bit weird and it difficult to control. I lost the retention piece twice.

Posted by TigerOnThe Hill
Springhill, LA
Member since Sep 2008
6837 posts
Posted on 10/7/12 at 11:38 pm to
Shutterspeed,
Congrats on your new gun! The main "accessory" you need is LOTS of ammo to familiarize yourself w/ the gun as well as to have a good time. A few other thoughts:
Bulk ammo is fine and is pretty much what I run through my 22's. Also, bulk ammo is frequently very accurate. That's one thing about 22's: there can be a lot of variation from gun to gun as to what ammo a gun likes. If you're just looking for a cheap time, buy the least expensive bulk ammo available. If you're looking for accuracy, buy some 50 round boxes of different brands/types of ammo and test the accuracy before buying a large quantity.

It's good that you're planning on hearing and vision protection. Like lots of shooters, I use the highest rated expanding foam plugs I can find (the max NRR I can usually find is 33). But, I also recommend using external muffs in addition to the plugs. Plugs block conduction sounds through the ear canal only, but not conduction from the bones surrounding the ears; muffs help w/ this. You can usually find an electronic pair from Caldwell for &25. In addition, using the electronic muffs to the plugs will allow you to hear any range commands that you may not hear w/ plugs alone.

Last, you'll want additional mags for your new gun.

CLP and Eezox are my preferred brands of "CLP" products. CLP will probably be easy to find at your local store(s), but probably not Eezox.
Posted by Nascar Fan
Columbia La.
Member since Jul 2011
18574 posts
Posted on 10/8/12 at 6:00 am to

quote:

ear protection
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And a frickload of bullets

That's gonna be a very fun gun to shoot

Just because it's a 22 you might not think it's gonna be loud. This gun is very loud. Get you a big box of the cheapest bullets you can find & go have fun
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