Ruger 10/22 Used by IDF forces

• Oct 4, 2015

• #1

Mdeng

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I came across a thread on Rimfire Central discussing this article. I thought it was a good read and well worth sharing.

http://www.rugertalk.com/The-plinker-went-to-war-The-IDFs-Ruger-10-22-Ruger-Talk.html

 

• Oct 4, 2015

• #2

WeaponsCollector

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Pretty awesome, I remember reading that the 10/22 was also used during the Vietnam war but not sure if there's any truth to that.

 

• Oct 4, 2015

• #3

j_h_smith

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Interesting article. Didn't have any idea these were being used like that.

 

• Oct 4, 2015

• #4

Sundazes

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Thanks for sharing.

 

• Oct 4, 2015

• #5

pbharvey

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There was mention on this board somewhere of a local police department who has them in their SWAT armory for taking out street lights.

 

• Oct 4, 2015

• #6

erwos

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The fact that FAB Defense thinks there's a market for a stock specially designed for this kind of 10/22 makes me think they're gonna see a lot of use soon.

 

• Oct 4, 2015

• #7

E.Shell

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WeaponsCollector said:

Pretty awesome, I remember reading that the 10/22 was also used during the Vietnam war but not sure if there's any truth to that.

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Marketed in 1964...possible, but I've never seen any credible reference to it. Different kind of war...

pbharvey said:

There was mention on this board somewhere of a local police department who has them in their SWAT armory for taking out street lights.

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"HushPuppy©"

erwos said:

The fact that FAB Defense thinks there's a market for a stock specially designed for this kind of 10/22 makes me think they're gonna see a lot of use soon.

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They've seen a LOT of use since they were introduced. Everything for the 10/22 is popular, unless your product is truly useless, and even then people buy it...

 

• Oct 4, 2015

• #8

jkeiler

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Interesting article--thanks for posting it.

 

• Oct 4, 2015

• #9

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wow I had no idea! I'll have to share that article. -- on second thought I wont. wouldnt wanna get the 10/22 banned as an assault rifle...

 

• Oct 8, 2015

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So that's who started the run on .22 LR ammo!

 

• Oct 8, 2015

• #11

AssMan

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• Oct 10, 2015

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antco

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E.Shell said:

"HushPuppy©"

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And the Green Hornet that Los Angeles County uses, built by Mike R.

http://www.snipercentral.com/tactical-operations-green-hornet/

 

• Oct 14, 2015

• #13

rbird7282

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pbharvey said:

There was mention on this board somewhere of a local police department who has them in their SWAT armory for taking out street lights.

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I didn't mention it but I know of a local PD that does that.

 

• Oct 14, 2015

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DutchV

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I had heard that the Israelis were using lung shots to take the fire out of a rioter. Makes him look like he's having a heart attack since the entry wound is small, and there's no exit wound. Hadn't heard about targeting the shins but I'm sure that would hurt if you connected.

 

• Oct 25, 2015

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A very effective tool for the job at hand !! Love me some 10/22s !!

 

• Oct 25, 2015

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2SAM22

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AA County PD has (had?) one they used to dispatch street lights if needed.

 

• Oct 25, 2015

• #17

altima98

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I am sure this would not fly with the rioting public here

 

• Oct 25, 2015

• #18

DutchV

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altima98 said:

I am sure this would not fly with the rioting public here

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"Don't ask, don't tell" covers all sorts of situations. Including riot response.

 

• Oct 26, 2015

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Mdeng

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rbird7282 said:

I didn't mention it but I know of a local PD that does that.

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antco said:

And the Green Hornet that Los Angeles County uses, built by Mike R.

http://www.snipercentral.com/tactical-operations-green-hornet/

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That is an interesting rifle but I think the Savage MKII FVSR fitted with a YHM alluma-mite suppresor may be a more cost effective option. I have one and absolutely love it.

 

• Oct 26, 2015

• #20

Doctor_M

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I would bet that the Massad uses them in different ways ;-)