NEW Ruger Charger... Takedown

[Kevin_NH]

Ruger has announced the re-launch of the Charger "handgun" line, with two new models, including "Charger Takedown Pistol".

Both ship with a bipod, 10″ threaded barrels (1/2″-28) and standard A2 grip (swap in any AR-15 grip) and the new BX-15 magazine. Neither includes factory sights nor optics,but have a 4.5" picatinny top rail. Brief review here.

MSRP for the takedown is $409. ($309 for regular), but internet pricing is closer to $304.00 & $238.00.

Ruger Introduces the Re-engineered 22 Charger Pistol and the New 22 Charger Takedown
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[Enzo]

Here's another video I saw last week on the new takedown.

 

[Kevin_NH]

Guess I need to head over to Acme soon, get a quote.

Weight: 50.08 ounces.
CA Approved: No
MA Approved & Certified: No

Between the weight and the new BX-15, it's like they designed these to be just barely outside the MA rules.

 

[knfmn]

Guess I need to head over to Acme soon, get a quote.

Between the weight and the new BX-15, it's like they designed these to be just barely outside the MA rules.

I hate this freaking state so bad. :/ I'm ready to go live under a bridge in NH, just so I can be free while I freeze.

 

[92G]

what's the point of this gun? i don't get the idea behind an SBR 10/22?
it also looks like something the Joker or Penguin would carry around.

 

[mark056]

what's the point of this gun? i don't get the idea behind an SBR 10/22? it also looks like something the Joker or Penguin would carry around.

It's a toy for free state people.

 

[92G]

It's a toy for free state people.

that must be why i don't understand it

 

[Kevin_NH]

What is the point of 99% of the 10/22s you see?

As sold, the Charger is a pistol, no NFA tax. It would make a good starting point for a 10/22 SBR, or fun as-is for a plinker or pest control.

If all you want is a suppressor host, you can take a regular 10/22 and swap in the TacSol SB-X barrel, like so, still tax-free:

That's a 12.375” barrel, with a shroud to bring it to 16.625” (Not mine, my stock is much less photogenic).

 

[The5thDentist]

Looks like fun. I must put one on my free-state move shopping list.

 

[Eric H]

If you had both a Takedown carbine/rifle model and the new Takedown Charger, couldn't you have a wicked easy SBR if you used the Charger barrel and used it on the Carbine receiver with the buttstock? I wonder if Ruger had changed the lock up on the charger to prevent that or not. Seems like a cheap way to get acquire an SBR in a free state, even after all the paperwork.

 

[Kevin_NH]

I like the idea of a plinker rifle that fits in a clarinet case.

If you had both a Takedown carbine/rifle model and the new Takedown Charger, couldn't you have a wicked easy SBR if you used the Charger barrel and used it on the Carbine receiver with the buttstock? I wonder if Ruger had changed the lock up on the charger to prevent that or not. Seems like a cheap way to get acquire an SBR in a free state, even after all the paperwork.

All previous Charger models were 100% parts-compatible with the 10/22, so I can't see them doing anything special for the takedown.

Either way, AGP Arms should be offering a Charger-SBR replacement stock, probably around a hundred bucks.

 

[exo]

what's the point of this gun? i don't get the idea behind an SBR 10/22?
it also looks like something the Joker or Penguin would carry around.

It's a toy for free state people.

If you want something similar but with a stock, a 10/22 SBR is trivial to make once you have the tax stamp. 10/22 receivers can be had (if you're not converting an rifle you already have) and so can charger-length barrels. I did just that, pics are in the NFA Picture thread somewhere.

 

[whacko]

I like Ruger.......however I'm having a hard time seeing the purpose of this thing.

 

[Kevin_NH]

It's illegal in Massachusetts and California, so it's got to be good!

What purpose do most 10/22s have?

Made in New Hampshire, should make for a great suppressor host, and an easy start towards a Form-1 SBR.

 

[Beansie]

I like Ruger.......however I'm having a hard time seeing the purpose of this thing.

I have no idea what the purpose is either, but I know I what the hell out of one, lol.

I don't know why, but I love this thing. All I can think is "pirate arrrrrggghhh".

 

[Boris]

I don't get it. Ugly and impractical.

As stated before, changing a barrel or receiver on 10/22 is a joke. Also there are 10/22 80% receivers from like at least two places.

 

[browncoat]

I think this is actually doable for MA. First step, have a FFL bring in a charger for you. Swap on a rifle length stock and barrel, it can be transferred as a rifle. Work on the pistol barrel/handguard to shave off the ounce you need to. Finally, convert it back to a pistol.

 

[Boris]

I think this is actually doable for MA. First step, have a FFL bring in a charger for you. Swap on a rifle length stock and barrel, it can be transferred as a rifle. Work on the pistol barrel/handguard to shave off the ounce you need to. Finally, convert it back to a pistol.

but once a rifle it can not me pistol or once pistol can not be rifle unless sucking Barry's rooster and fingering Pelosi ... totally forgot the legal order of things.

 

[browncoat]

but once a rifle it can not me pistol or once pistol can not be rifle unless sucking Barry's rooster and fingering Pelosi ... totally forgot the legal order of things.

If it Starts life a pistol it can go back and forth forever, but not if it is born a rifle

 

[Kevin_NH]

I'm doing NFA paperwork, why start from an 80% receiver?

Before the new TD charger, there were few options for short threaded 10/22 takedown barrels. The SB-X takedown barrel is $295, assuming you can find one. It will be cheaper (and faster!) to buy a Charger takedown, a take-off 10/22 TD stock from eBay ($45), and a tax stamp via eForms, and the charger fits better in aforesaid clarinet case.

I don't get it. Ugly and impractical. As stated before, changing a barrel or receiver on 10/22 is a joke. Also there are 10/22 80% receivers from like at least two places.

You want to talk impractical, examine building a 10/22 pistol (or SBR) from an 80% receiver. Between the receiver blank ($110), bolt ($100), stock ($82), trigger ($90) and barrel ($150), you're paying more than Charger's MSRP ($309).

Add misc. parts and your time, and homebrew cost is double what you'd pay for a Charger at Riley's.