INSTRUCTION

MANUAL
FOR
POLYMER
ALUMINUM STEEL
CALIBER
.22 Long Rifle
2012 Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written
permission of Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
For Service on This Model Please Call:
(928) 778-6555 (See p. 33)
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE
TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED
OR PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON
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WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
RUGER

SR22 PISTOL
MANUAL SAFETY MODEL PISTOL
S
TM
Rugged, Reliable Firearms
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State-By-State Warnings
Certain states require by law that their own specified warning
notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by
the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer with firearms sold in that
state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be
sold in these states, we include the following:
California:
Connecticut:
UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY
RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.
Florida:
IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY
IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO
STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN
THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18
YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR
OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION
OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF
UNSOUND MIND.
WARNING
Children are attracted to and
can operate firearms that can
cause severe injuries or death.
Prevent child access by always
keeping guns locked away and
unloaded when not in use. If you
keep a loaded firearm where a
child obtains and improperly uses
it, you may be fined or sent to
prison.
ADVERTENCIA
A los nios los atraen las armas
de fuego y las pueden hacer
funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses
lesions graves y la muerte. Evite
que los nios tengan accesso a las
armas de fuego guardndolas
siempre con llave y descargadas
cuando no las est utilizando. Si
usted tiene un arma de fuego
cargada en un lugar en que un
nio tiene acceso a ella y la usa
indebidamente, le pueden dar una
multa o enviarlo a la carcel.
Maine:
ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A
CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE
SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE
TRIGGER LOCKS.
Maryland:
WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause
death or serious injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loaded
firearm in any location where an individual knew or should
have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to
the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!
Massachusetts:
WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY
GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that
fully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000
firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year
in the United States. In addition, there are more than a
thousand suicides each year by younger children and
teenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die from
accidental discharge. It is likely that many more children
sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on
others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is
imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place
and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft
or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may
result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances
may result in your liability for these deaths.
IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,
RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE
UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A
TAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED
OR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.
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New Jersey:
IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED
FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.
New York City:
THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS
ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARM
STORAGE. FOR INCREASED SAFETY, FIREARMS
SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A
LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR
AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND
OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
North Carolina:
IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM
THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A
REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLE
TO A MINOR.
Texas:
IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR
ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE
WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN
OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.
Wisconsin:
IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE
REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE
FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD
IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS
THE FIREARM.
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Please check with your licensed retailer or state police for
additional warnings which may be required by local law or
regulation. Such regulations change constantly, and local
authorities are in the best position to advise you on such legal
matters.
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FIREARMS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT
CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use
and care for your RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL properly. Please
contact us if you have any questions.
Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can
properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading,
etc. with live ammunition. If you have any doubts about your ability to
handle or use a particular type of gun safely, you should seek supervised
instruction. Such personalized instruction often is available from local
gun retailers, gun clubs or police departments. If none of these sources
can help, visit www.nra.org/home or write to the following address:
National Rifle Association
11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA 22030-7400
The person possessing a gun has a full-time job. You cannot guess; you
cannot forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely. Do not use
any firearm without having a complete understanding of its particular
characteristics and safe use. Remember: There is no such thing as a
foolproof gun.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
State-By-State Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Locking Device Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operation of Manual Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
To Load and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Visual Inspection Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Operation of Magazine Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Dry Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
To Uncock (Decock) The Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
To Unload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
To Reload The Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
To Extract and Eject a Chambered Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
To Clear a Malfunction (Jam) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
To Minimize Malfunctions (Jams) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
To Disassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Removing the Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
To Reassemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Interchangeable Grip Sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Magazine Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Shipping Firearms for Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Ruger is a registered U.S. trademark.
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Locking Devices 9 Unloading 19
Alterations 11 Malfunctions 22
Manual Safety 13 Disassembly 25
Ammunition 13 Lubrication 32
Lead Exposure 14 Storage 32
Slide Retraction 16 Shipping 33
Firing 16 Parts Purchasers 34
Handling 18
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
NOMENCLATURE
Sights have high-visibility
white dots both front and
rear.
Double-action mechanism and strongly curved
trigger allow cocking and firing to be
accomplished with a single pull of the trigger.
Oversize trigger guard permits
shooting with gloved hand.
The ambidextrous magazine
latch permits positive
retention and quick removal
of magazine.
Slides open-top design minimizes
possibility of jamming and allows shooter
to clear any malfunction by hand.
Grooved, exposed hammer
spur enables the shooter to
cock the hammer easily for
accurate, single-action
firing if desired.
When ambidextrous
manual safety is in safe
position, the firing pin is
blocked so that it cannot
make contact with the
cartridge. Additionally, if
the hammer is decocked
using the safety, the
hammer is held away
from the firing pin. If the
decock is not used, the
hammer can be thumb
cocked slightly so that
the hammer rests on the
decock hammer stop.
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Magazine Disconnect is designed to prevent
the pistol from being fired when the
magazine is removed, even if a live round
remains in the firing chamber.
Visual inspection port provides
visual indication that chamber is
loaded.
Rear sight is adjustable for
windage and elevation.
Manual Safety
Magazine Latch
Accessory Rail accepts most
lights and sighting devices
designed to fit the M1913
Picatinny Standard Rail.
Rigid one-piece polyurethane
grip frame reinforced with long
glass fiber.
Slide stop holds the
slide open and is
activated automatically
when last shot is fired,
or can be manually
operated.
WHY ARE WE INCLUDING A FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE
WITH EVERY RUGER PISTOL AND REVOLVER?
Certain states and jurisdictions require that all newly manufactured pistols and
revolvers must be accompanied by a cartridge case, which has been test fired
from that gun at the factory. The case must be placed in a sealed container
bearing certain information concerning this test cartridge.
At the time of retail sale in those jurisdictions, firearms dealers must forward
such test cartridge to a designated destination such as their State Police
Laboratory. As independent distributors of Ruger firearms have nationwide
markets without territorial restrictions, we have decided to include a fired
cartridge case with all new Ruger pistols and revolvers, to minimize the
possibility of inadvertent non-compliance with these laws.
Retail customers located in other states, where laws or regulations do not require
the dealer to so act, may be assured that the fired cartridge case they receive with
the firearm at the time of retail purchase is proof that your new Ruger firearm
has undergone our normal test firing procedures during manufacture.
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LOCKING DEVICE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING USE OF LOCKING DEVICES
Always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,
including when you are installing or removing your
locking device.
Always verify that your firearm is completely unloaded
before installing your locking device.
Do not install locking devices in the trigger guard;
always keep your fingers and locking device outside the
trigger guard during device installation and removal.
Store firearms, ammunition and keys separately and
securely, away from children and careless adults; do not
store your firearm with the keys in the locking device.
Do not attempt to work the action of your firearm with
the locking device in place; this may damage your
firearm.
While locking devices are an important aid to security
measures, they are not a substitute for safe firearm
handling and proper storage. Remember that any
mechanical device can be bypassed with enough time,
knowledge, determination and equipment.
LOCKING DEVICES MUST BE USED
SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY
Do not store keys
in lock.
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Correct Installation
of Lock For the
Ruger

SR22
TM
Use the Correct Lock: While the basic locking device is substantially
similar for all Ruger

firearms, due to the different shapes of the many

Ruger firearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices. The lock
with a 4-1/2 shackle is for use with RUGER

SR22
TM
Manual Safety
Model Pistols. It is very important to use the correct locking device!
To Install the Factory-Supplied Locking Device:
1. Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your fingers outside the
trigger guard at all times!
2. Be sure the firearm is completely unloaded and contains no cartridges or
cartridge cases!
3. Open the action completely. Use the slide stop to keep the action open
during installation of the locking device.
4. Remove the magazine from your pistol and apply the locking device by
placing the shackle of the lock into your pistol as shown below.
5. Close the lock by pressing the shackle into the body of the lock (the part
that receives the key) as tightly together as possible. The lock has
bumpers and the shackle is coated with a non-marring material that will
not harm the metal finish of your firearm; be careful not to dent the frame
or grip panels of the pistol.
6. Once the lock is securely closed, remove the key and pull firmly on the
lock to test the connection and be sure it is locked. Do not leave or store
your firearm with the key in the lock! Store your locked unloaded firearm
and the key in secure, separate locations, away from ammunition,
children, or unauthorized adults.
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WARNING - ALTERATIONS
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS -
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND
CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
This product was designed to function
properly in its original condition.
Alterations can make it unsafe. Do not
alter any part or add or substitute parts or
accessories not made by Sturm, Ruger &
Co., Inc.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL is a rimfire, traditional double-action
(double-action first shot followed by single action) magazine-fed, autoloading,
blowback pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle (.22LR) cartridge. This pistol
incorporates a fixed barrel and features an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy slide
and glass filled nylon, polymer frame construction. Other features with which
users should be thoroughly familiar include:
Action: The action of the RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL is of the straight
blowback type that utilizes a fixed barrel design in which the slide is held closed
by the recoil spring at the moment of firing. After firing, the slide recoils to the
rear permitting the extraction and ejection of the spent cartridge case. Upon
return of the slide to its forward position by the recoil spring, a fresh cartridge is
picked up from the magazine and loaded into the barrel chamber.
The user of this or any autoloading pistol must always remember that when
fired, it automatically reloads and recocks itself, so that simply pulling the
trigger will fire the pistol again. Therefore, an autoloading pistol user must be
particularly conscious to always keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Slide Stop: When the last shot has been fired and the magazine is empty, the
slide stop automatically holds the slide open. When there is an empty magazine
in the pistol and the slide is retracted manually, the slide stop will also
automatically hold the slide open. If a loaded magazine is inserted in the pistol
when the slide is closed and the slide is then retracted fully, the slide stop will
not automatically hold open the slide. The user can actuate the slide stop
mechanism to hold the slide open at any time by retracting the slide and
pushing the slide stop up.
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The slide stop can be released by drawing back slightly on the slide and
depressing the slide stop thumbpiece. When the slide is released, it will move
forward under pressure from the recoil spring.
The slide stop is spring loaded downward. Therefore, when there is a loaded
magazine in place and the pistol is jarred, the slide can fly forward and chamber
a cartridge. For this reason and as an essential safety practice, the user should
always be careful to keep fingers away from the trigger, keep the safety on, and
always keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction.
Magazines: The RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL (.22 Long Rifle) magazines are
not interchangeable with Ruger pistol magazines of any other pistol or caliber
even though they may appear similar and may hold other cartridges. Use of
incorrect magazines in any pistol will result in malfunctions.
OPERATION OF MANUAL SAFETY
The model you have selected is equipped with special, manual, ambidextrous
safety levers that also allow you to decock (uncock) a cocked pistol without
manipulating the trigger. Conventional thumb decocking procedures are
therefore not necessary and should not be employed with this pistol.
To apply the manual safety and decock the pistol, point the pistol in a safe
direction. Move either the right- or left-hand safety lever downward and fully to
the safe position (see Figure 2). When the safety is moved fully downward to
the safe position, the red area is covered by the safety lever. At this point the
hammer will fall to the decocked position and rest on the hammer blocker. With
the safety in the safe position the trigger is disconnected from the hammer so
that the hammer cannot be actuated even though the trigger can be pulled. The
trigger is also disconnected from the firing pin blocker so that the firing pin
blocker will not allow the firing pin to move forward and contact the primer even
though the trigger is pulled. Last of all, when the hammer is decocked in this
manner, it rests on a hammer blocker, which prevents the hammer from
contacting the firing pin.
SAFE POSITION FIRE POSITION
Figure 2
Figure 3
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WARNING - MANUAL SAFETY
Placing the safety in an intermediate
position between safe and fire can result
in the user thinking the pistol is in a safe or
fire position when it is not. Pulling the
trigger with the safety in an intermediate
position may cause the pistol to fire.
Therefore, always move the safety fully to its
intended position and then check to be sure
it is where you want it to be. Unless the
white dot is fully visible, the safety is not
ON. Unless the red dot is fully visible, the
pistol is not absolutely ready to fire.
NEVER PUT SAFETY 1/2 ON
AMMUNITION
The RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOLS are chambered for the .22 Long Rifle
cartridge. Do not attempt to load any other .22 caliber cartridges into the
magazine or chamber of the pistol.
The RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOLS are compatible with all factory
ammunition of the correct caliber loaded to U.S. Industry Standards, including
high-velocity and hollow-point loads. However, sub-sonic or match-grade
ammunition may not have sufficient energy to cycle the slide. If you find that the
slide does not cycle fully, try another brand of ammunition.
WARNINGAMMUNITION
IMPROPER AMMUNITION
DESTROYS GUNS
Death, serious injury, and damage can result
from the use of wrong ammunition, bore
obstructions, powder overloads, or incorrect
cartridge components.
Always wear shooting glasses and hearing
protection.
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TO LOAD AND FIRE
Practice this important aspect of safe gun handling with an unloaded pistol
until you can perform each of the steps described below with skill and
confidence. But before you do anything with the pistol, first read completely
through this manual.
1. Be certain the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction. (See The Basic Rules of
Safe Firearms Handling, page 38.)
2. Move either the right- or left-hand safety lever fully downward to its safe
position so that the red area is fully covered. (See Figures 2 and 3 on page
12.)
3. Press the magazine latch inward from either the left or right side and remove
the magazine from the frame. NOTE: The magazine is designed to fall free of
the frame of its own weight when unloaded, the slide is locked open and the
pistol is held in the normal firing position, but you should always prevent
possible damage to the magazine by not letting it drop to the ground unless
rapid reloading is absolutely necessary.
4. Place ten (10) or fewer .22 Long Rifle cartridges into the magazine from the
top.
5. Insert the magazine into the frame, taking care that the magazine is locked
in place by the magazine latch. Slamming the magazine into the frame
forcibly is not necessary, though the magazine may require a light tap to seat.
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE
WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE
OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS
A RESULT OF, THE USE IN RUGER FIREARMS OF FAULTY, OR NON-
STANDARD, OR RE-MANUFACTURED, OR HAND-LOADED
(RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE
FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.
WARNING - LEAD EXPOSURE
Discharging firearms in poorly
ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or
handling ammunition may result in
exposure to lead and other substances
known to the State of California to
cause birth defects, reproductive harm,
and other serious physical injury. Have
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash
hands thoroughly after exposure.
SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS
MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD
6. Hold the pistol firmly in the shooting hand but do not touch the trigger.
Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and the safety on. With the
thumb and forefinger of the other hand grasp the rear of the slide and pull
the slide to the rear as far as it will go (see Figure 4, below and Slide
Retraction Warning, p. 16). When released, the slide will fly forward to strip
the top cartridge from the magazine and chamber it. The safety mechanism
drops the hammer automatically as the slide moves forward.
The trigger is inoperable when the safety is fully engaged in its safe position
(lever fully down and red dot covered; see Figure 2 on page 12). WARNING:
The pistol is ready for instant use in the single-action mode once the slide
moves forward if the safety is in the fire position. Be careful!
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Figure 4
Slide in Retracted Position
7. If the pistol is not to be fired immediately, the safety should remain in its safe
position (see Figure 2, p. 12).
8. If the pistol is to be fired immediately, the manual safety can be rotated upward
to its fire position (see Figure 3, p. 12). The firing pin is still blocked at all
times by the internal firing pin block unless the trigger is pulled all the way to
the rear.
9. The pistol is ready for instant use once the safety is disengaged. When the
pistol is in the uncocked mode (hammer forward), the first shot can be fired
double-action by pulling the trigger all the way to the rear, which cocks the
hammer and then fires the pistol. Subsequent shots are fired single-action
until the magazine is empty, the hammer being cocked by the slide as it recoils
from each shot. Note that the trigger pull is much lighter for these subsequent
shots.
10. For greater accuracy and consistent trigger pull, the hammer may be manually
cocked by the shooter before the first shot is fired once the safety is off. Keep
your finger off the trigger while cocking the hammer! The hammer will be
automatically cocked as described above for subsequent shots.
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WARNING - FIRING
SLIDE OPENS FAST -
HOT BRASS EJECTED
The slide automatically opens and shuts
quickly while firing. Keep face and hands
away from rear. Hot brass is ejected
quickly and can burn you. Always wear
shooting glasses and hearing protection.
11. Immediately following the firing of a shot, and if a subsequent shot is not to
be fired at once, put the safety in its safe position (lever fully down and red
area covered) while the pistol is still pointing in a safe direction downrange.
This will also uncock (decock) the pistol.
12. When the last cartridge loaded into the pistol has been fired, the magazine
follower presses the slide stop upward to engage the slide, automatically
holding the action open. If the slide is shut, the shooter should always
assume that there is a cartridge in the chamber!
Dont rely on your memory to know if a gun or magazine is loaded. With the
pistol pointed in a safe direction, visually inspect the magazine and chamber.
WARNING - SLIDE RETRACTION
The slide should always be pulled
rearward (retracted) by pulling the
rear portion of the slide in the vicinity
of the safety, the decock-only lever,
or the serrations (depending upon
model). Always keep fingers away
from trigger!
Never put any part of your hands or
body over the muzzle while retracting
the slide for loading, unloading,
inspection, or clearing a malfunction.
KEEP HANDS
AWAY FROM MUZZLE AND
FINGER OFF TRIGGER
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VISUAL INSPECTION PORT
You should always treat every gun as though it is loaded and always keep the
muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Never rely upon any safety or mechanical
device to justify unsafe or careless gun handling. In order to assist you in
determining the presence of a cartridge in the chamber of your RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL, it is equipped with a loaded chamber indicator. The
indicator is a hole in the top of the barrel and the slide at the back of the barrel.
(See Figure 5.) This is a view port that allows the user to look in and see the
presence of a cartridge in the chamber.
NEVER RELY ON YOUR MEMORY OR ANY LOADED CHAMBER
INDICATOR TO KNOW IF A GUN IS LOADED. ANY
MECHANICAL DEVICE CAN FAIL. ALWAYS VISUALLY CHECK THE
CHAMBER BY RETRACTING THE BOLT AND EXAMINING THE
CHAMBER TO BE SURE WHETHER IT IS EMPTY OR LOADED.
Figure 5
Visual Inspection Port
Muzzle
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Do not load the pistol until you are ready to use it, and
unload it immediately when you have completed shooting.
(See Warning - Unloading on page 19.)
If dropped or struck, the pistol may fire. Keep chamber
empty unless actually firing! Use the safety lever to decock
pistol before moving with pistol or when not actually
firing.
For maximum safety when carrying the pistol with a
loaded magazine in place, the chamber should be empty,
the slide should be closed, and the pistol should be
decocked. Never carry it cocked! If placed into a holster,
check it to be sure that the slide is not retracted far
enough to either chamber a cartridge from the magazine
or cock the pistol.
The user should never depend on any mechanical device
to justify careless handling or permit the pistol to
point in an unsafe direction. The shooter should always be
alert to the possibility of accidental discharge. The
only absolutely safe pistol is one in which the slide is
open, the chamber is empty, and there is no magazine
in the gun.
WARNING - HANDLING
ANY GUN MAY FIRE IF DROPPED
DRY FIRING
Going through the actions of cocking, aiming and pulling the trigger on an unloaded
gun is known as dry firing. Dry firing can be useful to learn the feel of your
pistol. Be certain that the pistol is fully unloaded (both the chamber and magazine
are empty) and that the pistol is pointing in a safe direction at all times, even when
you are practicing dry firing. The RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOLS can be dry-
fired without damage to the firing pin or other components as long as the magazine
is inserted.
CAUTION: The RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOLS cannot fire with the magazine
removed.
OPERATION OF MAGAZINE DISCONNECT
Your RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL is equipped with a magazine disconnect.
This device prevents firing if the magazine is removed from the pistol. You will
not be able to use your SR22
TM
PISTOL as a single loader or to fire the
pistol with the magazine out of the pistol.
REMEMBER THAT A ROUND MAY STILL BE IN THE CHAMBER AND
THAT THE PISTOL MAY STILL BE LOADED EVEN IF THE MAGAZINE IS
REMOVED. AS SOON AS AN EMPTY MAGAZINE IS INSERTED, A
ROUND IN THE CHAMBER CAN BE FIRED BY PULLING THE TRIGGER.
BE CAREFUL! AS ALWAYS, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THE MAGAZINE
DISCONNECT OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL DEVICE OR SAFETY TO JUSTIFY
CARELESS OR UNSAFE HANDLING OF ANY FIREARM.
Dont rely on your memory to know if a gun or magazine is loaded. With the
pistol pointed in a safe direction, visually inspect the magazine and the chamber.
WARNING - UNLOADING
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REMOVING MAGAZINE
DOES NOT UNLOAD CHAMBER
Removing magazine does not unload pistol! To
unload, first remove magazine, then pull slide to
rear, eject chambered cartridge, and visually inspect
chamber to be sure it is empty. The safety should
always be in its Safe position when loading or
unloading the pistol. Always point the pistol in a safe
direction when loading or unloading.
TO UNLOAD
WARNING: This sequence must be followed exactly as outlined. Failure to do so
can result in the chamber being unintentionally loaded with a live cartridge!
1. The muzzle of the pistol must be pointing in a safe direction at all times, and
fingers should be outside of the trigger guard. Put the safety in its safe
position (see Figure 2 on page 12) by rotating the safety fully downward until
the red area is covered by the left safety lever. The safety can be engaged
whether the pistol is cocked or not.
TO UNCOCK (DECOCK) THE PISTOL
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, engage the safety fully (see Figures
6a & 6b). The hammer will drop near the end of the safetys travel. Although this
may appear startling, it is important to note that the firing pin is blocked, thus
preventing forward movement toward the cartridge; therefore, the pistol will not
fire when the safety is applied. Manually decocking the hammer with the thumb
is neither necessary nor recommended. Always use either the right- or left-hand
safety lever. Remember that when you return the manual safety to the firing
position, the pistol can fire when the trigger is pulled if a cartridge is in the
chamber and the magazine is in the gun.
Figure 6a Figure 6b
Safety Fully Engaged
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CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE
SAFETY ON
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1
2
4
2. Remove the magazine from the pistol by pushing in on either the left or right
magazine latch button. REMEMBER that even though the magazine has been
removed, a live round may remain in the chamber. (See Warning -
Unloading, page 19.)
3. Hold the pistol firmly and grasp the slide. Retract the slide to its rearmost
position briskly to extract and eject any chambered cartridge. Always double
check visually that the chamber, breech-face, and the interior of the frame are
clear of any live rounds. When the slide is fully retracted, push upward on the
slide stop, then allow the slide to move forward until it comes to rest with the
rear projection of the slide stop resting in the notch on the lower left side of
the slide.
4. To close the slide, again check to be sure the chamber and breech-face are
empty. Pull the slide to its rearmost postion and release it. The slide will snap
forward. Keep fingers out of ejection port on top of slide!
5. If the magazine contains cartridges, they can be removed by sliding each
cartridge forward and out of magazine, one at a time, until the magazine is
empty.
6. Push empty (unloaded) magazine into frame until magazine latch locks it in
place.
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TO RELOAD THE PISTOL
1. Firing all cartridges in the magazine and the chamber will cause the slide to
automatically lock open. Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction. Reloading
can be accomplished by moving either the right- or left-hand safety lever fully
downward to the safe position (lever fully down and red area covered) and
then pressing in on the magazine latch with the thumb or forefinger. The
magazine will fall free of the pistol of its own weight if the slide is locked
open. To avoid the possibility of damage to the magazine, do not let it fall to
the ground unless rapid reloading is absolutely necessary.
2. Insert a loaded magazine. WARNING: The slide stop is held in place by the
slide pressing against the rear of the slide stop. Therefore, when there is a
loaded magazine in place and the pistol is jarred, the slide can fly forward and
chamber a cartridge. For this reason and as an essential safety practice, the
safety of the pistol should always be fully on except when the user is
positioned to fire the gun at a selected target.
3. Release the slide to move forward by pulling the slide fully to the rear and
releasing it. A cartridge will be chambered when the slide shuts. If you are
ready to fire immediately, move the manual safety fully upward to its Fire
position. WARNING: The pistol is ready to fire in the double-action mode
once manual safety is disengaged. It can also be recocked to fire in the single-
action mode.
4. If the pistol is not to be fired immediately, depress the manual safety fully
until the hammer drops and keep the safety on at all times except when
actually firing. When you are finished firing the pistol, unload it completely
(see pages 19 - 20).
TO EXTRACT AND
EJECT A CHAMBERED CARTRIDGE
When the pistol is fired, the same gas pressure that drives the bullet forward also
acts through the cartridge case to push the slide to the rear. The action causes
extraction and ejection of the fired cartridge case. If a cartridge fails to fire or if
the shooter wishes to eject the chambered cartridge manually, follow the
procedure To Unload step 3, p. 20. When the slide is operated by hand, there
can be a failure to extract the cartridge from the chamber, or a failure to eject
the cartridge clear of the pistol. These failures usually are the result of the slide
not being pulled rearward vigorously. From the foregoing, it is clear that the gun
user must:
1. Always visually check the chamber and the breech-face after opening the slide
to eject a chambered cartridge. If the slide is not vigorously retracted when
being operated by hand, the extracted cartridge can be ejected into the
magazine-well of the grip frame or remain held to the breech-face by the
extractor.
Any autoloading pistol may occasionally
malfunction. If a cartridge hangs up, jams, or
binds when being chambered, do not attempt to
force it into the chamber by pushing or striking
the slide. Carefully remove it.
Most failures of a cartridge to feed or to chamber
properly are caused by a damaged magazine,
incorrect gun handling, insufficient lubrication,
or improper ammunition.
Whatever the cause, the user of the pistol must,
above all, recognize that any cartridge jam can
result in the potentially very dangerous situation
of a cartridge discharging before it is properly
chambered. If this happens, the cartridge case
may rupture and its fragments fly out of the
ejection port of the pistol with sufficient force to
cause serious injury. Always wear shooting
glasses!
WARNING - MALFUNCTIONS
2. Also, if an empty magazine is in the pistol when the slide is being hand
retracted to extract a cartridge, the cartridge may drop on top of the
magazine or remain held to the breech-face by the extractor. Then when the
slide goes forward, the cartridge will be chambered again! Remember
always remove the magazine before clearing the chamber, and visually ensure
that no cartridges remain in the gun.
3. Thoroughly clean the chamber and the extractor as often as necessary.
HITTING PRIMER
CAN BURST CARTRIDGE
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TO CLEAR A MALFUNCTION (JAM)
1. Be certain the muzzle is continually pointed in a safe direction and that the
safety lever is in the safe position (lever fully down).
2. If possible, remove the magazine. It may be necessary to manually remove a
jammed cartridge that has only been partially stripped from the magazine. If
so, use extreme care. Lock the slide open with the slide stop before
attempting to clear the jam. Drawing the slide fully to the rear may bring the
jammed cartridge along. Keep your face away from the ejection port during
this operation. When attempting to clear a jam, use only wood tools so that
the cartridge will not be damaged or the primer ignited.
3. Visually check to make sure that all cartridges have been removed from the
pistol. Safely dispose of any cartridges involved in a malfunction incident. Do
not use damaged ammunition in any firearm.
TO MINIMIZE MALFUNCTIONS (JAMS)
1. If it appears that the jam was caused by the type of ammunition being used,
try another brand, type, or lot number. Remember use only factory
ammunition of the correct caliber.
2. If changing ammunition does not at once eliminate malfunctions, then the
following steps should be taken:
a. Thoroughly clean the pistol, paying particular attention to the removal of
any accumulated grease and dirt. Use a bristle brush and solvent to
remove grease and fouling from the breech-face, extractor, chamber, and
feed ramp area immediately behind the chamber.
b. Check to be sure that the magazine spring firmly returns the magazine
follower to the top of the magazine.
c. Check the magazine lips to be certain that they are free of nicks and burrs
and that they are not deformed or cracked.
d. Remove excess oil and solvent from all cleaned components, load the
magazine, and try the pistol again. Make sure you are following the
correct loading and firing sequence as described in this manual.
e. If none of the above steps is effective, try a different magazine of Ruger
manufacture. If a new magazine does not function correctly, return the
pistol and magazines to the Ruger Customer Service Department. (See
Shipping Firearms For Repair on page 33.)
f. Alterations to the pistol or use of non-Ruger magazines and accessories
may cause malfunctions. (See Warning - Alterations on page 11.)
TO DISASSEMBLE
Be sure pistol is unloaded!
1. Keep pistol pointed in a safe direction and place safety lever in the safe
position (lever fully down and red area covered). Press down on the left or
right magazine latch and withdraw magazine from butt of pistol.
2. Pull the slide to rear and lock in
open position by pressing upward
on rear end of slide stop (See
Figure 7.) Again, be sure chamber
is empty!
3. Close the slide by gripping the
rear of the slide with the thumb
and index finger, pull rearward
and release.
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Figure 7
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4. Rotate the take down lever down
until it is fully dropped. (See
Figure 8.)
5. Grasp the rearward portion of the slide, and rack it all the way to the rear,
and lift upward. (See Figures 9a & 9b.)
6. Holding the rear of the slide upward, move the slide forward and remove it off
the front end of the barrel. (See Figure 9b.)
7. Remove the guide rod and recoil spring from the slide.
Figure 8
Takedown Lever
Figure 9a
1
2
Figure 9b
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8. This completes normal field stripping for routine cleaning and lubrication
purposes. (See Figure 10.) Further disassembly of the slide or frame
components is not recommended and should only be undertaken by the
factory.
Figure 10
Always unload a firearm
before cleaning, lubrication,
disassembly or assembly.
UNLOAD BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
WARNING - DISASSEMBLY
SAFETY ON
3
1
2
4
REMOVING THE BARREL
The RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOLbarrel, although fixed, can be changed out.
Threaded barrels are available from Ruger.
Be sure the pistol is unloaded.
1. Disassemble to the field strip level as
described on pages 23 - 25.
2. Using a 9/64 Allen wrench, loosen the
screw in front of the trigger until the
barrel can be lifted off of the frame.
(See Figure 11.)
Figure 11
Loosen Screw
3. Remove the barrel from the frame by lifting
upward.
4. Reverse this process in order to install a new
barrel. Verify that the lock washer is on the
barrel screw. Install the screw until you feel
the screw make contact with the insert. From
this point, rotate the Allen wrench an
additional 45 - 90 degrees to fully tighten the
barrel screw.
5. Reassemble as described below.
TO REASSEMBLE
1. Be certain chamber is empty and the magazine is removed from the gun.
2. Verify that the take down lever is
rotated fully downward.
(See Figure 12.)
3. Disengage the
safety (red area
exposed) and cock
the hammer using
your thumb.
(See Figure 13.)
4. Rotate the spring clockwise while
pushing the small diameter end of
the spring onto the recoil guide
rod until it grabs on the raised
portion of the rod. It should be
retained when fully installed.
Insert the rod into the hole in the
frame at the back end of the
frame dust cover. (See Figure 14.)
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Figure 14
Figure 13
Figure 12
45
90
Take Down
Lever Fully
Downward
Cock the
Hammer
Disengage
Safety
2
1
Figure 16
Figure 17
6. Keeping the rear of the slide pointed upward, move the slide completely
rearward and down onto the frame. (See Figure 16.) Note that light
downward pressure will be required to depress the hammer slightly so that
the slide can engage the frame rails. (See Figure 17.)
Figure 15
5. Line the recoil spring up with the hole in the chin of the slide. (See Figure 15.)
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1
2
Slide Rails
Engaged
8. Rotate the takedown lever
up until it is completely
against the inside of the
trigger guard.
(See Figure 19.)
9. Point the pistol in a safe direction and engage the safety (red area covered) to
decock the hammer.
Figure 19
Rotate
Lever Up
Figure 18
7. Guide the slide forward
on the frame rails until it
is completely closed. (See
Figure 18.)
INTERCHANGEABLE GRIP SLEEVES
Make Sure Gun Is Unloaded!
The RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL comes with two, interchangeable grip
sleeves. NOTE: The detachable grip
may initially be difficult to remove,
but will break in over time. Once
broken in, it will not become
excessively loose
To change the grip sleeve, point the
muzzle in a safe direction, remove the
magazine by depressing the magazine
release button, retract the slide and
lock the slide open by pushing up on
the slide stop lever. (See Figure 20.)
Check to make sure the chamber is
empty. Figure 20
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SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOLS
are equipped with a rear sight which is
adjustable for windage and elevation. To
adjust the rear sight, move the sight in
the direction you want the shot to move
on the target.
To move the group to the left, turn the
windage screw clockwise using a slotted
screwdriver. To move the group right,
turn the windage screw counter-
clockwise. (See Figure 24.)
Hold the pistol as shown in the Figure 21 call-out, and grip the sleeve firmly in
the other hand. Pull down (see Figure 21) until the grip sleeve comes off.
NOTE: There are two detents that need to be overcome to remove the sleeve (see
Figure 22), so it will take some pulling force to remove the sleeve.
To install a grip sleeve, slip the sleeve over the bottom of the magazine well and
slide upward on the frame until the detents snap into the sleeve. (See Figure 23.)
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Right
Left
Detent
MAGAZINE INSPECTION AND CARE
Check the magazine frequently. The magazine follower must move freely and
have adequate tension so that each cartridge is quickly raised to the feeding
position. The magazine lips should be clean and free of cracks, dents, or nicks, so
that cartridges are held in their proper feeding position.
If the magazine becomes dirty, it should be disassembled and thoroughly
cleaned. All RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL magazines are manufactured with
a snap-on base. The following disassembly instructions apply:
Snap-On Base - Use a punch to press in on the magazine spring seat where it
protrudes into the hole in the magazine floorplate. Slide the magazine floorplate
toward the front of the magazine, be careful to prevent the forcible ejection of
the magazine spring seat and compressed magazine spring. Withdraw the
magazine spring seat and magazine spring from the magazine body. Turn the
magazine upside down and slide the magazine button to the bottom of the slot,
and slide the button out of the magazine follower. The magazine follower can
now be removed. Reassemble in reverse order. Be certain that the magazine
follower and magazine button are reinstalled in the correct orientation.
The magazine button can be installed on either side of the magazine to suit the
shooters preference. To switch the magazine button, disassemble the magazine
as described above. Reassemble the magazine installing the magazine button
from the preferred side.
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The rear sight blade can be reversed for a solid black rear sight if preferred.
1. To reverse the rear sight blade, first remove the windage screw.
2. Lift the sight blade up and out of the housing, rotate it to the desired sight,
and reinstall it.
3. Be sure that the windage spring is compressed so that it pushes the sight
blade to the left hand side of the pistol. A small punch installed through the
windage screw hole makes this easier.
4. Reinstall the windage screw.
Figure 25
Down
Up
To move the group down, turn the
elevation screw clockwise using a slotted
screwdriver. To move the group up, turn
the elevation screw counter-clockwise.
(See Figure 25.)
Both front and rear sights are provided
with white-dot inserts for rapid target
acquisition and easy alignment of the
sights to obtain a correct sight picture.
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When cleaning is necessary, use a solvent that will not rust the metal
components or adversely affect the magazine body. After the magazine has been
soaked to loosen foreign matter, be certain to shake it vigorously (with the
loading opening away from you) to remove solvent or residue from within the
magazine. Penetrating oils and solvents inside a magazine can kill or weaken
cartridge primers or powder which can result in failures to fire or other possibly
dangerous malfunctions, such as leaving a bullet in the bore!
After cleaning, always check to be certain that the magazine follower movement
and tension are correct, and that no solvent or debris remain. Improper
reassembly of the magazine can cause failure to feed, which is a potentially
dangerous malfunction. If cleaning does not restore proper tension, or if you
experience a problem with the magazine, dont use it. Get a new one.
CARE AND CLEANING
Make Sure Gun Is Unloaded!
BEFORE CLEANING, BE CERTAIN THE PISTOL AND ITS MAGAZINE ARE
UNLOADED. (See Warning - Unloading, p. 19.)
At regular intervals, or whenever the pistol has been exposed to sand, dust,
extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse
conditions, disassemble, clean, and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is
essential to the reliable functioning of any firearm.
To clean the pistol, proceed as follows:
1. Disassemble (fieldstrip) the pistol to the extent described on pages 23 - 25.
2. Using a cleaning rod, run a properly sized, solvent-wetted patch through the
bore several times. Then attach a solvent-wetted bristle brush to a cleaning
rod and run it back and forth the full length of the bore as many times as
necessary to remove grease and dirt from the bore and chamber. Clean bore
with dry patches and examine. Bore fouling can contribute to reduced
accuracy, and grease accumulation in the chamber can interfere with proper
feeding of cartridges from the magazine.
3. Using powder solvent on a clean patch or bristle brush, remove powder
residue from all components of the mechanism. After cleaning, run a dry
patch through the bore, then follow with a patch that is very lightly oiled.
Wipe all surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with a patch or cloth
that has been very lightly oiled.
4. NOTE: Only a light application of oil is needed to provide adequate
lubrication of moving parts and to prevent rust. Excess accumulations of oil
tend to attract particles of dust and dirt and may congeal in cold weather,
which can interfere with the safe and reliable function of the pistol.
5. Before firing, remove all oil and grease from the bore.
DAMAGED, NON-STANDARD, OR IMPROPERLY
ASSEMBLED MAGAZINES SHOULD NOT BE USED.
THEY CAN CAUSE THE PISTOL TO MALFUNCTION.
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STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
Do not keep your pistol in a leather, fabric or canvas holster when it is stored.
These materials attract moisture, even though the holster may appear to be
perfectly dry.
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE PISTOL
TO RENDER IT INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE.
(SEE PAGE 9)
WARNING - LUBRICATION
IMPROPER LUBRICATION
DESTROYS GUNS
Firing a pistol with oil, grease, or any other material
even partially obstructing the bore may result in damage
to the pistol and serious injury to the shooter and those
nearby. Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on
ammunition. If the powder of a cartridge is affected by
the lubricant, it may not be ignited, but the primer
firing may push the bullet into the bore where it may be
lodged. Firing a subsequent bullet into the obstructed
bore may damage the pistol and cause serious injury or
death to the shooter and those nearby. Use lubricants
properly. You are responsible for the proper care and
maintenance of your firearms.
Never place or store any firearm in
such a manner that it may be
dislodged. Firearms should always be
stored securely and unloaded, away
from children and careless adults.
Use the locking device supplied with
the shotgun for storage. The use of a
locking device or safety lock is only one
aspect of responsible firearms storage.
For increased safety, firearms should
be stored unloaded in a location that is
both separate from their ammunition
and inaccessible to children and any
other unauthorized person.
STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED
WARNINGSTORAGE
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR:
RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOLS returned to the factory for service or repair
should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Customer Service
Department, 200 Ruger Road, Prescott, AZ 86301-6181. Telephone (928) 778-
6555.
Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.
The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most states and localities, do
not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or
possessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the manufacturer for
repair. However, before you ship your pistol to us, be certain that your state or
locality does not have a law or regulation which will prohibit you from receiving
the pistol from us after it has been repaired. If such receiving is prohibited, then
please have a Federally Licensed Firearms Dealer ship the gun to us. If your
pistol is sent to us by a dealer, it will be returned to that dealer after being
repaired. If a handgun (pistol or revolver) is shipped by an individual who does
not hold a Federal Firearms License, it must be shipped for overnight delivery
via U.P.S., Federal Express or other, similar private overnight service. NOTE:
Handguns may not be shipped via U.S. Mail. Persons who do not hold a Federal
Firearms License are prohibited by Federal law from shipping a handgun by Mail.
Handguns mailed in violation of the law are impounded by the Post Office.
Please do not include holster, custom grip panels, or accessories with a firearm
being shipped to the factory for service. DO NOT SEND GUN BOXES OR
LITERATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE COLLECTORS ITEMS THESE
ARE INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED IN SHIPMENT. Always insure
your shipment.
Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, and
serial number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you have
experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish to have done. Merely
stating that the firearm needs repair is inadequate information. Please enclose
copies of any previous correspondence.
All work performed is subject to a minimum labor charge and charges for
shipping and handling. Most models can be reblued, but custom gunsmithing
service or nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger Customer
Service Departments. Please contact the Customer Service Department for
pricing information.
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WARNINGBEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM,
BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS
MAGAZINE ARE UNLOADED. DO NOT SHIP
CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.
SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL, please write or call (928-778-6555) our Customer Service
Department in Prescott, Arizona, fully describing all circumstances and conditions
involved. If you should return your pistol to the factory for repair, or order parts
for it, please comply with the following suggestions for prompt service:
ORDERING PARTS
Please contact our Prescott, Arizona Customer Service Department for parts
availability and current prices. All parts orders for the RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Parts Department,
200 Ruger Road, Prescott AZ 86301-6181, (928) 778-6555. We cannot comply with
open account or C.O.D. requests. Payment in full via credit card (Visa or
MasterCard only), money order or certified bank check (no personal checks,
please) is required before any service will be performed. Please provide your credit
card number, your name as it appears on the credit card, and the expiration date.
All parts orders are subject to a minimum charge and charges for shipping and
handling. Order parts by Part Name and Part Number and include the entire serial
number of the firearm for which the parts are being ordered. There is a minimum
labor charge plus a shipping and handling charge if the parts are factory fitted. All
factory fitted parts are fit on an exchange basis only. We will not return the
replaced parts. Please contact the Product Service Department for pricing
information.
Because it is a serial numbered component, the RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL
frame is defined as a firearm by Federal law and is not sold as a separate
component.
*Parts designated by an asterisk must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on an
exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return any
part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See
Warning - Parts Purchasers, above.
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It is the purchasers responsibility to be
absolutely certain that any parts ordered from
the factory are correctly fitted and installed.
Firearms are complicated mechanisms and
IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT
IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE
TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS.
The purchaser and installer of parts must
accept full responsibility for the correct
adjustment and functioning of the shotgun
after such installation.
PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY
WARNINGPARTS PURCHASERS
CAUTION: A gun containing modified, broken,
malfunctioning, or badly worn parts should not be fired.
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RUGER

SR22
TM
PISTOL
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded View on Page 37)
Key No. Part Name Part No. Model
Guide Rod Assembly - includes AX020600-100 SR22
Key Nos. 1 - 2
1 Recoil Spring Guide AX02060 SR22
2 Recoil Spring AX02810 SR22
Frame Insert Assembly - includes AX025000 SR22
Key Nos. 3 - 31
3 Frame Insert - Left Side AX00250 SR22
* 4 Frame Insert - Right AX00260 SR22
* 5 Hammer AX04020 SR22
* 6 Trigger AX03900 SR22
* 7 Trigger Spring AX20400 SR22
* 8 Trigger Bar AX01750 SR22
* 9 Safety Assembly Forward Pin AX06350 SR22
* 10 Safety Lever - Right Side AX01550 SR22
* 11 Safety Lever - Left Side AX01501 SR22
* 12 Frame Insert Spacer AX02513 SR22
* 13 Single Action Sear Pivot Pin AX02250 SR22
* 14 Decock Hammer Stop AX02150 SR22
* 15 Sear AX02220 SR22
* 16 Ejector AX00900 SR22
* 17 Magazine Disconnect Spring AX05610 SR22
* 18 Magazine Disconnect AX05000 SR22
* 19 Single Action Spring AX02160 SR22
* 20 Trigger Pivot Pin AX04700 SR22
* 21 Hammer Spring Guide Stop AX04050 SR22
* 22 Hammer Spring - Inner AX00410 SR22
* 23 Hammer Spring - Outer AX00400 SR22
* 24 Hammer Spring Guide AX04060 SR22
* 25 Barrel Location Pin AX00350 SR22
* 26 Blocker Lever AX02114 SR22
27 Take Down Lever Detent Pivot Pin AX03790 SR22
28 Socket Cap Screw AX00265 SR22
29 Socket Cap Screw AX00275 SR22
* 30 Safety Detent AX04600 SR22
* 31 Safety Detent Spring AX04100 SR22
32 Trigger Bar Return Plunger AX05410 SR22
33 Slide Stop Spring AX04500 SR22
34 Slide Stop AX03700 SR22
35 Barrel KAX00600 SR22
The frame is a serial-numbered part and is not offered for sale.
* PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED
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Key No. Part Name Part No. Model
Take Down Lever Assembly - includes AX37500 SR22
Key Nos. 36 - 39
36 Take Down Lever AX03750 SR22
37 Take Down Lever Detent Plunger AX03760 SR22
38 Take Down Lever Detent Spring AX03770 SR22
39 Take Down Lever Retaining Pin AX03780 SR22
40 Trigger Bar Spring AX05400 SR22
41 Barrel Screw Lock Washer AX03660 SR22
Slide Assembly - includes AX00100-100 SR22
Key Nos. 42 - 50
42 Slide AX00100 SR22
43 Breech Block AX00150 SR22
44 Firing Pin Blocker AX02110 SR22
45 Extractor KAX01400 SR22
46 Firing Pin Spring AX01800 SR22
47 Extractor Spring AX06450 SR22
48 Firing Pin AX01100 SR22
49 Slide Cross Pin AX02616 SR22
* 50 Dowel Pin for Slide Stop AX02610 SR22
Rear Sight Assembly - includes AX15901 SR22
Key Nos. 51 - 58
51 Rear Sight Base AX06100 SR22
52 Rear Sight Blade AX05904 SR22
53 Rear Sight Windage Spring AX05907 SR22
54 Rear Sight Elevation Spring AX05906 SR22
55 Rear Sight Windage Screw E05903V SR22
56 Rear Sight Pivot Pin AX05600 SR22
57 Rear Sight Arm AX15910 SR22
58 Rear Sight Elevation Screw VS08010 SR22
59 Front Sight AX03200 SR22
Frame Assembly - includes AX00200-100 SR22
Key Nos. 60 - 65
60 Grip Frame AX00200 SR22
61 Grip - Small AX00800 SR22
62 Magazine Latch AX02600 SR22
63 Magazine Latch Thumbpiece AX02650 SR22
64 Magazine Latch Spring AX02700 SR22
65 Magazine Latch Pivot AX04700 SR22
66 Barrel Screw AX00625 SR22
67 Magazine Assembly AX00500 SR22
* PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED
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THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING
We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful
purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that
ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a
way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used
in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and
satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found to
have been the result of carelessness or ignorance on the part of the shooter of
the basic rules of safe gun handling.
The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun
handling is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety of
others, and the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we know it
today.
1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.
Not all firearms are the same. The
method of carrying and handling
firearms varies in accordance with the
mechanical provisions for avoiding
accidental discharge and the various
proper procedures for loading and
unloading. No person should handle
any firearm without first having
thoroughly familiarized himself with
the particular type of firearms he is
using, and with safe gun handling in
general.
2. ALWAYS KEEP THE
MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind your
target, even when dry-firing. Never let
the muzzle of a firearm point at any
part of your body or at another person.
This is particularly important when
loading or unloading a firearm. In the
event of an accidental discharge, no
injury can occur as long as the muzzle
is pointing in safe direction. A safe
direction means a direction that will
not permit a discharged bullet to
strike a person, or to strike an object
from which the bullet may ricochet.
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A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a
wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make
it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever
you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in
which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off
the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Firearms should be loaded only when
you are in the field or on the target
range or shooting area, ready to shoot.
Firearms and ammunition should be
securely locked in safes, racks or
cabinets, or by using the locking
device supplied with the firearm when
not in use. Ammunition should be
safely stored separate from firearms.
Store your firearms out of sight of
visitors and children. It is the gun
owners responsibility to be certain
that children and persons unfamiliar
with firearms cannot gain access to
firearms, ammunition, or components.
4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE SHOOTING.
Even a bit of mud, snow or excess
lubricating oil or grease in the bore
may cause the barrel to bulge, or
even burst on firing, and can cause
injury to the shooter and bystanders.
Be sure that you are using
ammunition of the proper caliber
and loading for the gun you are
using. If the report or recoil on firing
seems weak, or doesnt seem quite
right, CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY,
unload your firearm, and check to be
sure that no obstruction has become
lodged in the barrel. Never try to
shoot an obstruction out!
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5. BE SURE OF YOUR
TARGET BEFORE YOU
SHOOT.
Dont shoot unless you know exactly
where your bullet is going to strike.
Be sure of the bullet stop behind
your target, even when dry-firing with
an unloaded gun. If you are in the
field hunting, do not fire at a
movement or noise. Take the time to
be absolutely certain of your target
before you pull the trigger.
6. WEAR SHOOTING
GLASSES AND HEARING
PROTECTORS WHEN YOU
SHOOT.
All shooters should wear protective
shooting glasses and adequate
hearing protection when shooting.
Exposure to shooting noise can
damage hearing, and adequate
eye protection when shooting is
essential.
7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE OR
FENCE WITH A LOADED
FIREARM.
Put the firearm down carefully
before climbing a fence, and unload
it before climbing or descending a
tree or jumping over a ditch or other
obstruction. Never pull or push a
loaded firearm toward yourself or
another person. When in doubt, or
whenever you are about to do any-
thing awkward, unload your gun!
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8. DON
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HARD SURFACE OR AT
WATER.
Bullets can glance off many surfaces
like rocks or the surface of water and
travel in unpredictable directions
with considerable velocity.
9. NEVER TRANSPORT A
LOADED FIREARM.
Firearms should always be unloaded
before being moved or placed in a
vehicle. A suitable carrying case or
scabbard should be used to carry an
unloaded firearm to and from the
shooting area.
10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES WHEN
SHOOTING.
Dont drink until the days shooting
is over. Handling firearms while
under the influence of alcohol in any
form, or medications that could affect
your judgement or coordination,
constitutes a criminal disregard for the
safety of others.
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A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY
ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., had its beginning in a small machine
shop occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In
January, 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea,
William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .22
caliber autoloading pistola design which was so successful that it
became the cornerstone upon which one of the most comprehensive
lines of sporting firearms ever made in America was established. After
Alex Sturms death in 1951, William B. Ruger continued to direct the
Company until his death in 2002. William B. Ruger, Jr. continued to
provide guidance, which helped make this Company a sound and
successful enterprise, until his retirement in 2006. The Company has
continued to prosper, under new management and guidance from our
Board, with new products and fresh perspectives.
Ruger, in this relatively short time, has established itself as a leading
small arms design organization, developing a unique and broad line of
fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to become one of the
worlds most famous producers of revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns.
Since 1949, Ruger craftsmen have built many millions of firearms.
During its five decades of growth and progress under the leadership of
William B. Ruger, the Company developed a business philosophy and
implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life
of modern America. From the beginning, Ruger played a positive role in
conservation efforts and has supported the interests of shooters through
such groups as the National Rifle Association, National Shooting Sports
Foundation, and many regional sportsmens organizations.
The Company has always endeavored to market its firearms for
constructive and recreational purposes, to emphasize the traditional and
responsible aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services,
and to encourage shooters in constructive, responsible, and safe
participation in the shooting sports. Its motto, Arms Makers For
Responsible Citizens

, exemplifies this Company philosophy.

Today, Ruger is particularly mindful of those elements which have
contributed to the creation of its success, and extends heartfelt thanks to
its many loyal employees and customers.
The firearms catalog, and instruction manuals for all Ruger firearms,
can be downloaded from our website at:
www.ruger.com.
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WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN
PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM
The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any
seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written
warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be
designated as limited or as full and sets minimum standards for a
full warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to
provide any written warranty, either limited or full, rather than to
attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and
the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied
warranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As
the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from
state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &
Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in
providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
200 Ruger Road
Prescott, Arizona 86301 U.S.A.
www.ruger.com
Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens

A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER

FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST, OR IT MAY BE
DOWNLOADED FROM OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.RUGER.COM.
THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT
WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.
The Following are Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Trademarks: 10/22-FS, 22/45, 22/45 RP, 22 Charger,
77/357, Bisley, Gold Label, LC6, LC9, LCR-357, Mark II, Mark III, Model 96, No. 1, P85,
P90, P91, P93, P94, P95, P97, P345D, P345PR, Power Bedding, Ruger 10/17, Ruger
77/50, Ruger Inside & Out, Security-Six, Service-Six, Speed-Six, SR1911, SR40c, SR9c, SR-
556C, SR22, Ruger American Rifle, Ruger Hunting, Ruger Hunting Logo, and Ruger Marksman
Adjustable Trigger.
The Following are Registered U.S. Trademarks Belonging to Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.: RUGER, THE
STURM, RUGER LOGO, AC-556, Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens, 10/22, All-Weather,
Bearcat, Blackhawk, BX-25, Eagle R, Eagle SR, GP100, the Hard-R Logo, Hawkeye, LCP, LCR,
M77, Mini Thirty, Mini-14, Old Army, P345, Redhawk, Ruger Titanium, Ruger 77/17, Ruger
77/22, Ruger 77/44, Ruger SP101, Ruger Vaquero, Single-Six, Single-Ten, SR9, SR40, the SR
Design, SR-22, SR-556, SR-556E, Super Redhawk Alaskan and Target Grey.
DEERFIELD is a registered trademark of Blount, Inc.