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?

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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!

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I'd be much happier that it came in a matte finish vs a polished.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Did your new Ruger come with the plastic trigger group ?


(A sad day for Bill Ruger ...)

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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any pics...............

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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.

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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.

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^^ 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.

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Right, Ruger took one of the best .22 rifles ever made and ruined it. I might be shopping for a Marlin Model 60 soon.

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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 ...