Ruger 22 Charger First-Generation Stainless .22 LR Pistol with Brown Laminate Stock, 10" Bull Barrel & Accessories
This early-production Ruger 22 Charger stands out as a first-generation stainless model built in 2008. Combining the proven Ruger 10/22 action with a compact, bench-rest-ready format, it features a fixed 10" heavy bull barrel, brown laminated hardwood stock, and matte-stainless aluminum receiver. Its scarce stainless finish, clean condition, and generous accessory package make it a strong choice for rimfire enthusiasts and collectors who value the original Charger configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal handling marks are present but do not affect function or appearance.
What’s Included
- Ruger 22 Charger first-generation stainless pistol
- Adjustable Harris-style bipod (mounted)
- Four aftermarket Eagle 22-30 curved polymer magazines (30-round)
- Two Ruger BX-1 rotary magazines (10-round)
- Rimfire magazine speed loader
The first-generation Charger was produced from 2007 to 2012; the 490-prefix serial on this example indicates 2008 manufacture. Early stainless variants like this one were produced in smaller numbers than the standard blued version.
The pistol’s 10" non-threaded bull barrel is cold-hammer-forged stainless steel with a 1:16" right-hand twist, designed for consistent accuracy and easy cleaning. Its matte-stainless finish matches the 7075-T6 aluminum receiver and aluminum alloy frame for a cohesive, corrosion-resistant package.
A brown laminated hardwood stock with vertical target grip, contoured fore-end, integrated bench-rest base, and sling-swivel stud provides a solid shooting platform. The included adjustable bipod further stabilizes the pistol for precision rimfire work.
The Charger uses the same reliable blow-back action and magazine interface as the Ruger 10/22, accepting all standard 10/22 pattern magazines. Four 30-round Eagle magazines and two 10-round Ruger BX-1 magazines offer versatile capacity right out of the box.
An integrated scope rail comes factory-installed, and the pistol ships without iron sights, allowing the buyer to mount optics of choice. A cross-bolt safety adds familiar, intuitive control.