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Ag_man | 02-08-2010 06:19 PM
Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless I picked up a 10/22 last Saturday that I had on order. Didn't take it out of the box at the store, but when I opened it up, I got a surprise. The finish on the stainless was a dull matte, completely different from the finish on my other SS 10/22 (7 years old), which is much brighter. Talked to my dealer today and he didn't seem to know what I was talking about. Not really complaining, as I got it for only $15 over the blued model, that I originally ordered, just curious. It almost looks like a Parkerized finish, but much lighter. Anybody know what I'm taking about?

Kregener | 02-08-2010 06:26 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Well, now you have one that will flash in the sunlight and reveal your location to every living thing...and one that will not. Kudos!

Libertytree | 02-08-2010 06:41 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless I'd be much happier that it came in a matte finish vs a polished.

Ag_man | 02-08-2010 07:38 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Quote:
Originally Posted by Libertytree (Post 2169710) I'd be much happier that it came in a matte finish vs a polished.
I'm not complaining about the finish, as I'm keeping this one Fudd, unlike my other tricked-out 10/22. I'm just curious when the change was made, from polished to matte.

GoldWampum | 02-08-2010 07:40 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Brushed Nickel plated maybe? I had a High Standard 22 pistol like that many moons ago. Bull barrel. Wish I'd never let that gun go.

Ag_man | 02-08-2010 07:45 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Quote:
Originally Posted by GoldWampum (Post 2169811) Brushed Nickel plated maybe? I had a High Standard 22 pistol like that many moons ago. Bull barrel. Wish I'd never let that gun go.
No, not nickel. I've got a 870 Marine Magnum in electroless nickel and this is an entirely different finish. It's just that every SS firearm I've seen previously has a bright n' shiny finish. This is a dull gray.

Rebel Yarr | 02-08-2010 08:03 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless I havent looked in a while - but burnished/brushed is an option now as is smooth/shiny stainless - think you got the one you wernt expecting to get.

branshew | 02-08-2010 08:05 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless I think that I read somewhere that they are using a "bead blasted" finish on their stainless steel. This would probably produce a matte-like finish.

Ag_man | 02-08-2010 08:30 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Quote:
Originally Posted by Rebel Yarr (Post 2169859) I havent looked in a while - but burnished/brushed is an option now as is smooth/shiny stainless - think you got the one you wernt expecting to get.
Makes sense. This was a group buy through a distributor, luck of the draw I guess. I'm still surprised that the dealer wasn't better informed about this.

MetalMoney | 02-08-2010 09:04 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless I purchased a ss 10/22 last year and was also suprised. My only warning is that the matt finish does show marks easy. I.E. there will be a mark where the stock touches the barrel that you'll see when you break it down to clean.

<SLV> | 02-08-2010 09:07 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless It is bead blasted. It is an upgrade over basic SS for hunting purposes because it doesn't throw off a glare. I personally like the look more than regular SS.

auto245667 | 02-08-2010 09:12 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Quote:
Originally Posted by Ag_man (Post 2169679) I picked up a 10/22 last Saturday that I had on order.
Did your new Ruger come with the plastic trigger group ? (A sad day for Bill Ruger ...)

Ag_man | 02-08-2010 09:21 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Quote:
Originally Posted by auto245667 (Post 2170056) Did your new Ruger come with the plastic trigger group ? (A sad day for Bill Ruger ...)
Uh, yes it did. That was the 2nd thing I noticed. A big FU to Ruger on that. I will be placing an order to Volquartsen soon to fix this.

Libertytree | 02-08-2010 10:19 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Hey Ag, if ya don't mind, how much did it cost ya? I went the pawn shop route because of the plastic trigger reviews I'd read and wanted to get an older one.

electric-amish | 02-08-2010 11:49 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless There is a finish that involves an Acid Vapor. Its a dull finish that is somewhat popular on Stainless as it removes the reflection. E-A

Victor | 02-09-2010 08:01 AM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless I'm pretty sure you are describing what they call a "target grey" finish. They have had it on some of their guns for years as well as certain distributor specials.

mk3hunter | 02-09-2010 09:23 AM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless any pics...............

American Chestnut | 02-09-2010 02:26 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless The finish is called "paint". I have one of these new ones and an older one. I'd rather have 2 older ones.

sneak | 02-09-2010 07:07 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Quote:
Originally Posted by American Chestnut (Post 2171152) The finish is called "paint".
Paint is what it looks like! I have one of the stainless "Wal-Mart specials" and I am not impressed with the finish on it either.

Ag_man | 02-09-2010 08:13 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Quote:
Originally Posted by sneak (Post 2171552) Paint is what it looks like! I have one of the stainless "Wal-Mart specials" and I am not impressed with the finish on it either.
Between the finish and the plastic trigger group, I certainly am not impressed. Another thing, a plastic barrel band. :thumpdown The whole gun screams cheep! Paid $183 with tax (group buy). I would have gladly paid more to get the quality that I had received in the past, with my other 10/22. I'm mulling over returning it, versus upgrading it with Volquartsen parts. I might be done with Ruger as a company. This has left a very sour taste in my mouth.

Rebel Yarr | 02-09-2010 08:34 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless ^^ yup - same reason I did not purchase one recently. I remember them being all metal and nicely finished. After reading and researching I decided to pass. Really disappointing that they do not even offer a high end one - as far as I could tell at the time.

Ag_man | 02-09-2010 08:43 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless Quote:
Originally Posted by Rebel Yarr (Post 2171674) ^^ yup - same reason I did not purchase one recently. I remember them being all metal and nicely finished. After reading and researching I decided to pass. Really disappointing that they do not even offer a high end one - as far as I could tell at the time.
Right, Ruger took one of the best .22 rifles ever made and ruined it. I might be shopping for a Marlin Model 60 soon.

auto245667 | 02-09-2010 09:10 PM
Re: Weird Finish on 10/22 Stainless You can find an older model at about any pawn shop or gun shop. An older blued model 10/22 is better than a Marlin ...

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