I, on a complete impulse buy ended up making my very first firearm purchase today. http://www.ruger.com/products/1022Carbine/specSheets/11129.html . Out the door I paid 330 dollars.Cant wait to get the call that its ready to be picked up! I'd also like to note that the employee at the store said that on Monday the NICS wont be by fax anymore ..its going phone call from here on out.

 

Very nice. That was my 2nd gun. First was a Remington 870. Still love my 10/22.

I don't personally own one but I hear they are the best thing since sliced bread lol. A friend of mine owns one and loves it. I opted for a lever action .22.

thats a good choice for a first gun impulse buy...  my choice of 22 rifles was between the 10/22 and the M&P 15-22..  ultimately went with the 15-22, but 10/22 is still on my radar if i can get one at a great price.  (and like yours, i would either want the synthetic stock or the stainless)

However, I notice that finding .22LR anywhere at this point seems like an impossible task ..I have a feeling ill be doing a lot of looking at the gun instead of firing it anytime soon. 

lol, yeah you will..  its there to be had, you just have to either a) pay a lot (and i mean a lot) or b) be there online at the right time when stuff comes into stock for 5 minutes...

However, I notice that finding .22LR anywhere at this point seems like an impossible task ..I have a feeling ill be doing a lot of looking at the gun instead of firing it anytime soon.

.22 lr is around. Went to a shop today and they had dozens of boxes on the shelf. Cabelas gets it in daily as well. Buy online. Only one box per order but for around $60 shipped you cant get 1050 rounds of golden bullet. That should hold you over for a week or two.

 

Also use slick guns website and sign up for email notifications when ammo comes in. You will never be out of stock that way.

Did you actually just suggest Golden Bullet?

Congrats on the purchase.  A 10/22 is on my list of toys to buy...fun gun to shoot...

 

Golden Bullets may be the most hated round out there, but all 6 of my .22s like em.  That said, I wouldn't pay more than $20 for a box of em...

Congrats,

However, I notice that finding .22LR anywhere at this point seems like an impossible task ..I have a feeling ill be doing a lot of looking at the gun instead of firing it anytime soon. 

 

PM Me.  I have a bunch of rounds stored in peanut butter jars and can give you some.  I actually have so much that I am considering selling some on the forums.  I just haven't gotten around to it yet.