so im thinking about picking up a 10/22 charger to customize a little bit i have never owned a 10/22 but i do have a mossberg 702 plinkster(not very good), a gsg-5, and a savage single shot. anybody have any experience with the charger i was thinking about swapping barrels for a 12" bull barrel. anybody any feedback positive or negative feel free let me know how you feel/think about the charger and mods

I shot Tom's charger. Accurate and pretty neat for a pistol.

I have one which I bought on a whim in '08. It was on display with a Bushnell Trophy red dot and caught my eye. It is very accurate and a lot of fun to shoot. As a matter of fact shooting at close distances is too easy. I had a problem with the scope loosing zero and thanks to Malusa I discovered the retaining screws were bottoming out before it was tight on the rail. I have no regrets about buying the Charger and would recommend it as a fun plinker.

So, apparently the Charger is available in NJ. Just curious how these get past the 50 oz. rule? According to Ruger's website, they weigh in at 56 oz.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

Good catch Bob. My friend was going to buy one but didn't after he contacted Ruger's legal department. They had an "Oh $hit!" moment when he reminded them of the 50 oz. rule. I would advise you not buy one unless you want a $10,250 gun ($250 for the gun and $10,000 in legal fees).

doesn't that pertain just to something if it subsequently identical to a gun on the list....
like a mp5 clone ar or ak clone....... the 10/22 charger does not resemble any other
firearm besides the 10/22 rifle???

H H

No...the section regarding semi-automatic pistols allows one evil feature. The charger has two - magazine outside the pistol grip and manufactured weight over 50 oz.

Charger should be GTG they are not sub identical to a named weapon.

I think thats why Paul is beating a dead horse .... bc its gtg.

WOW!!!

Your, errr MY curser just freaked me out.

I have seen Charger's for sale a gunshops here in NJ over the past few years. is that published weight loaded or unloaded?

Weight - 56 oz without bipod and not loaded.

The gunshops are still selling Chargers, most shops do not stock it as demand has gone down after initial introduction to the market.

They are legal i n NJ.....

Knock yourself out. Buy one. But remember what the judge said in State vs. Pelleteri: "when dealing with guns, the citizen acts at his peril".

Does anyone have a letter or email from the NJSP Firearms unit confirming that Ruger Chargers are legal in NJ? I understand the logic of the "substantially similar" modifier presented in another thread but I'd still like to see something in writing from the NJSP.

Thanks,

--Daniel