So a guy offered me a straight-up trade for his basically-new SR22 in exchange for my mk3 22/45 with threaded barrel.

Both are stock except for a VQ bushing in my gun.  I like the SR22 a lot but I'm seeing some mixed reviews about its reliability.

Has Ruger worked out the bugs on the SR22 yet?  Have any of y'all had bad experiences with the SR22?

NO !  I have the mk3 and son has sr-22 , both work good and I have one on my list but the mk3 just shoots better , runs better and will last longer . son does have some issues with finicky ammo at times and have to keep it clean but same goes for MK3 though he has it happen more often.  SR22 did take awhile to break in , make sure your not getting a lemon and he is getting a nice broke in mk3.

Absolutely not.

Don't make that trade.

No way. My buddy has an SR-22 and the trigger absolutely sucks.

No.

Why? The 22/45 is proven and the fixed barrel will be hard to beat.

nope. I'd keep the 22/45. it is more reliable and has a larger aftermarket parts support.

I have one of each, my sr-22 is a great gun and I love it but my 22/45 is a better firearm.

22/45 FTMFW for so many reasons as mentioned above.  Do you have/looking to get a suppressor because
if you are you will kick yourself in the ass when you pull the trigger and have to get a threaded barrel.

No way would I trade my 22/45 mk3 for a SR22. That would be stupid

Ok I knew I should listen to my gut.  I'll counter-offer trade + cash and if he doesn't like it f it.

The main reliability issue around the SR22 is the takedown lever;  it's made of a cheap low grade injection molded plastic, and under repeated recoil of the slide, can crack and render the pistol inoperational until replaced.

Replacement by the end user is not impossible (there are youtube videos) but it's not 'easy' either.  If you've built an AR, you can do it provided you have the tools.

There exists an aftermarket company called TwinTech Tactical that has a machined delrin polymer takedown lever replacement.  Once swapped in, this essentially eliminates the issue.  (I say essentially, because the first one I had failed due to a ball detent manufacturing issue.  The replacement for that, cracked out of nowhere.  (what it is supposedly exactly supposed to correct)  The third, is still running fine, but I've only put about 200 rounds downrange so far, largely due to the .22LR shortages.  I did read that one alternative is a box of faucet (nitrile) O-rings from Home Depot;  slid onto the recoil rod assembly, it still (with a little nudge) allows for take down, but while in operation, acts as a final 'bumper' slide stop for the action.  This bumper relieves the impact stress from the takedown lever, and is easily replaced every few range outings.  (box of 10 cost $3)

The only other issue, which is infrequent, is that the magazine disconnect can in rare occasions cause the trigger to not engage the sear assembly the way it should.  I straight up removed mine from the pistol, because I can't stand magazine disconnects.  If you have an issue, Ruger covers it, like the lever issue, 100%.  It's just an inconvenience sending it in.

Otherwise, it is an excellent pistol for training people with smaller hands, for a person's 'first time out' on pistols, etc.

Weigh those facts against what you use and value your MK3 for, and you should have the answer that works for you.

E.

Not only no, but hell no. The SR22 is a neat gun, but it's a pretty big step down from the 22/45 TB.

NO TRADE

I'm a huge fan of both and wouldn't do it.

I have a suggestion...

Buy one of these for your 22/45...



http://www.amazon.com/McFadden-Machine-Ultimate-Clip-Loader/dp/B004YF931Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382826760&sr=8-1&keywords=ultimate+clip+loader

And shoot the crap out of it like you never have before.

Just sit tight, you already have the better gun.

not a chance in hell

Oh HELL no - I'll NEVER sell my 22/45. The PacLite upper and YHM Mite hanging off the front help, too (sure would be nice to find an extra bolt and grip frame to re-use the original barrel though...) But I can't see an SR22 ever coming close to matching a MkI/II/III of any kind. I mean come on, the SR22 looks like a Walther P22 got raped by a Ruger P95... And those are both ugly guns to begin with!

 

IMHO Mk3 is the best 22 auto ever made (well, maybe second behind the woodsman ).  The 22/45 improved upon that.  



So no.  

Not trading my 22/45.

I'd get the SR22 for an 8 year old to shoot but expect to do a little tweaking and find the ammo it likes. Other than that the 22/45 is better in all respects.

I own a 22/45 and am probably over or near 100K rounds. Put a few bricks through a friends SR22 and smithed a P22 (similar size and build quality) for my brother in law's daughter.

I would not do that.


ETA: Huge +1 to the McFadden mag loader...easily the best cheap gun related purchase I have ever made.

No, not a chance.

A friend at work decided to buy a SR22 as his first pistol. He loves it and it is a nice pistol. So, please understand that I am not knocking the gun at all. If you want one then go out and get one, it’s probably worth it.

But you have the better pistol already.

nope. I have both. The SR22 is a cute plinker.

 

Not no, but heck no.