2009 Ruger 10/22 Receiver Coating

[Armed012002]

I'm considering buying a new 10/22 either the CRR with a Beech stock, no barrel band, and fiber optic sights or the DSP with Walnut stock, no barrel band, and standard fold down sight.

The 2009 10/22 receivers appear to be powder coated. Is this true?

The 2007 10/22 I bought had paint that would flake off or peel off. Will the coating on the new 2009 receivers stand up better?

 

[CajunBass]

Yes, it appears to be some kind of powder coating. A few months ago, there were a lot of reports of it flaking off, especially internally, where it came in contact with moving parts. Recently, a few people have been reporting that the finish appears to be better applied.

I've been meaning to get one myself, but I keep finding old DSP's that I want more.

 

[desidog]

I hear that the new ones come with plastic trigger housings, which suck.

 

[Horsemany]

I hear that the new ones come with plastic trigger housings, which suck.

Yeah. Apparently the cast pot metal trigger guard was too expensive! What's next play-doh?

 

[jmr40]

I need to take a closer look next time. I thought they were using a bead blasted finish that was blued. Similar to the 870 Express.

Truthfully, the plastic triggerguard may be an improvement over the cast metal one previously used. Mossberg and others have been using them for years with no problems. Just look at Glock and all the plastic pistols on the market.

 

[Horsemany]

To each his own I suppose as far as how much plastic you love.

The receiver is certainly not blued since it's aluminum.

 

[Bill B.]

Truthfully, the plastic triggerguard may be an improvement over the cast metal one previously used. Mossberg and others have been using them for years with no problems.

On the Ruger the term would be trigger housing or assembly. Remington 870's Express and Mossberg's current shotguns the same deal. On the old Mossberg rifles it was just the trigger guard that was plastic. The trigger itself was all steel and these old rifles are looking better all the time when compared to what we are being offered now.

 

[Armed012002]

If I buy another 10/22, the trigger housing would remain as plastic, but the trigger itself will be replaced with a Clark Custom Guns deluxe trigger kit or a Timney trigger kit.

Plastic doesn't really bother me on an inexpensive rifle. Paint or the coating chipping or peeling off does bother me however.

If anyone has the new production 10/22, I would appreciate a mini-review of the updated rifles and carbines.

 

[Armed012002]

I played around with another 2009 10/22 and the stock plastic trigger actually felt pretty good.

I might get some funny looks when I say this, but it felt better than the trigger in my CZ 452 Lux. My 452 has noticeable creep while the 2009 10/22 I played with has no noticeable creep.

I have a renewed interest in one.

I'm interested in some opinions and experiences with the 2009 10/22s. Especially the durability of the finish/coating.

 

[Maverick223]

Get the CZ stoned it should be a great trigger, but if not it can be made into one.

 

[Rubber_Duck]

I have one of the new Ruger 10/22s and I can confirm that the finish does indeed flake off inside the receiver leaving bare metal.

 

[Badger Arms]

Misinformation, disinformation, uninformation, etc. Fact checking:

1) aluminum cannot be blued
2) "Bare metal" is what you get with the old black Aluminum receivers
3) old trigger guards were investment-cast aluminum, not "Pot Metal"
4) modern composites used by Ruger are just like Glock composites, less expensive, easier to make, and last forever.
5) I've got a new Ruger Charger and don't like the finish either... it's not 'powder coating' it's just paint... JUST LIKE THEY USED TO with the 'stainless' finish receivers, they painted them with clear coat.

 

[CZguy]

I might get some funny looks when I say this, but it felt better than the trigger in my CZ 452 Lux. My 452 has noticeable creep while the 2009 10/22 I played with has no noticeable creep.

Buy a Brooks kit for the CZ for $15.00 and you will have a really nice trigger.

All of my 10/22s started out without creep but very heavy trigger pulls. A new Volquartsen hammer will solve that problem though for around $30.00.