Ruger keeps on introducing new models, and their catalog has guns for just about every need. Last year they came out with a ten shot version of their Single-Six, an eight shot .22 caliber SP101, a five shot .357 SP101 (both with fully adjustable sights), and their polymer frame LCR in .22 Long Rifle. You have to check their website on a regular basis to keep up with all the new products. One of their latest introductions is the SR22 Pistol, which I first saw reviewed by Jeff Quinn on Gunlblast.com. There are people commenting online about this new pistol being awfully similar to the Walther P22, but if you read Jeff's review, you will see that it has some important differences from the P22. Walther's little .22 has a reputation for being finicky about the ammo you feed it, and my experience is in line with that. The P22 does run well on high quality, plated ammo, but the review on Gunblast showed that Ruger's SR22 will run well on most ammo you put in it. The Walther has a slide that is made of a zinc alloy, and the word on the Internet is that it is subject to failure. If you are using it as a defensive pistol that is a problem. The new Ruger's slide is made from aluminum alloy, and I expect that durability will not be an issue. The SR22 has a hammer drop safety, so it can be safely decocked. The Walther's hammer must be thumbed down, which can lead to unintentional discharges.
Hickok45 just posted his own review of the SR22 Pistol, and he also found that it runs well on many brands of ammo. This gun looks like it can fill both recreational and defensive roles. If you are in the market for a .22 pistol, give these reviews a look.
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