First gun I ever bought back in 79 when you could pay and walk out with the gun. Amazing light trigger and so accurate.wish I had bough a few magazines. you can't miss with this gun.
Yes, the Ruger standard model is really lovely 22 long rifle pistol. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I hope you will subscribe to the channel.
I'm nearly 80 and I have this modle. I've had it since 1974 as a gift. I have been searching for mags for years. I have had and trained n used many guns in my life. New live is the Taurus PT92 AFSD. Awesome. I have never had a more accurate natural feeling pistol than this Old Ruger Standard. It says Automatic Pistol on it.Ibteresting. Aye?? Dandahermit. Just found this channel. Subbed n thumbs up. I live in the NE part of Washington state. Trying to survive the onslaught of regs n laws. Bad times for law abiding citizens. Stay strong and live free.
Your accuracy is more in line with what I experience from my Standard which I remember is from the early 60s. I watched another video that wasn't as impressive. I inherited mine when my father passed unexpectedly at 49yo in 1978. It's the only pistol that I've taught both my wife and our daughter to shot. It is as special as my first 22 rifle, a Remington 581 received on my 14th Christmas. Both will go to my daughter and then our grandson. Thanks for the great video!
Sir, thank you for your comments. Yes, this one belong to my grandfather. One of those classics! I appreciate you watching the video and hope you will subscribe to the channel and share with friends and family. Stay safe.
I own one of the early production Standard .22 Pistols, and after many, many fun days plinking and target shooting, with flawless feeding, I had to get another. I purchased a "used" MK III version of the same Ruger. There were a couple of minor modifications made to the MK III, but the operation of it was again with no "jamming" problems. I could fire both Ruger .22's with rapid trigger squeezes and used all types of .22 LR ammo in my shooting sessions. Over the years since my first purchase and before my second purchase I did a little bit of background research on this fine .22 pistol. It's similarity to the Japanese Papa Nambu Pistol was not by accident, Bill Ruger himself designed it that way. A former WW 2 vet had brought home a papa Nambu from the Pacific Theatre. He was acquainted with Bill Ruger and well aware of his great mind for firearm development, and thought he would enjoy examining his bring-back Papa Nambu Pistol. The story goes that Mr. Ruger was impressedwith the Papa's design, especially the angle of the grip to the tubular slide. The pull back knob for charging the pistol was noticed as well as the general profile. The Papa was a natural shooter that fit most shooting hands perfect. Also there is some strong resemblance to the old Italian Glensenti Pistol of the early 1900's. It too had a design profile like the Nambu Type 14, which was the son of the Papa Pistol. For the Nambu design connection, I was really attracted to it, and found the excellent feed operation a big bonus. The short 4" standard (slim) barrel, blue steel finish, and frame design would make a Nambu collector look twice before properly identifying its the Ruger Standard .22 Pistol. I own a Nambu Type14, small trigger-guard early production gun. Holding my own Type 14 next my Ruger Standard .22 Pistol and the similarity is most striking. You could say, with much accuracy, that I purchased my Ruger .22 Pistols because they looked like a Nambu Type 14. Thanks for this video, well done sir, and sorry for the length of my post.
Sir, thank you so much for sharing your detailed knowledge about this pistol and some of the history around its design by William Ruger. I really appreciate your input. I hope you will subscribe to the channel and share it with friends and family.
I have one of these that I purchased new in 1963 in Laurel, MD while I was serving in the Marine Corps. As I recall the price for the gun at that time was $29.00 new. I put mine away in 19966 and did not pick it up again until 2015. Still looks new and have never had a problem with it. However, my Ruger SR 22 is more accurate (in my hands at least). Thank you for the video.
I have a standard MK II that I bought in the 80's. I shot it a little bit, and for whatever reason, I just stopped. Recently, I've started shooting it again (a lot), and have developed a "new love" for the gun. I can't for the life of me figure out why I ever put it away. It's such a jewel. Thanks for the (5 years ago) video.
Great gun. I have the exact same model and year, in great shape. I purchased mine, but the back story is that the grandfather ( a Army Officer) of the woman I got it from carried it as his sidearm in Vietnam.
Dang! Nice video! I need to visit New Hampshire, I have that gun, year unknown. Cheers from Lewiston Idaho, where 4 million 22 bullets are made every day, and not ONE can be found for purchase.
Thanks for the video. I bought a '66 Mark 1 or Standard (Not sure which) a couple months ago, with the longer barrel and two mags. I enjoy shooting it but I get a lot of FTE's caused, I believe, by the magazine or the top round being out of place. I just bought a MK II magazine and moved the button to the other side as my gun required, and I'll test with it soon.
That bull barrel always looked something out of a 50' Space Comic modeled after a Ray Gun. A Ruger 22 pistol is a Must in any collection. I love my Mark III.
Nice video. I have a 1970 model that still shoots great although I get some jams I think because of the magazine. I'm looking for a replacement but all I've seen are the ones for the Mark I,II,III. I noticed that the Standard's magazine is sealed on the side opposite of the magazine button side.
I have taught about a dozen people to shoot with my 1956 standard! I love it and will never sell or swap it! great gun but can be a pain in the ass to put back together sometimes.
A number of histories report that Bill Ruger actually copied this pistol from a Japanese Baby Nambu pistol he bought from a U.S. Marine veteran of the Pacific War. Ruger reportedly made one or more exact copies of the Baby Nambu before designing this famous .22 rimfire handgun. A close study of this pistol will show that it has many features of the Nambu. Of course, it's obvious similarity to the German Luger also greatly helped sales. Millions of these pistols in various marks have been purchased around the world.
I have used both the 4 and the standard and I can honestly say I found the standard to be a better functioning gun. Buuuut the conveniences that the 4 comes with is great.
My father had a 1952 22 semi-automatic pistol just like this one. I remember taking it to the dump and shooting it with my father. The reason I know that it's 1952, is that a previous owner had inserted a 1952 dime in the handle. Unfortunately when my mom and dad passed away it went to someone else I very much regret that
If you write to Ruger they will date the pistol down to the month and year, and send a letter documenting it. They were quick to respond on my fathers September 1950 red eagle Standard built 2 months before Rugers death and the switch to the black eagle.
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First gun I ever bought back in 79 when you could pay and walk out with the gun. Amazing light trigger and so accurate.wish I had bough a few magazines. you can't miss with this gun.
Yes, the Ruger standard model is really lovely 22 long rifle pistol. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I hope you will subscribe to the channel.
I'm nearly 80 and I have this modle. I've had it since 1974 as a gift. I have been searching for mags for years. I have had and trained n used many guns in my life. New live is the Taurus PT92 AFSD. Awesome. I have never had a more accurate natural feeling pistol than this Old Ruger Standard. It says Automatic Pistol on it.Ibteresting. Aye?? Dandahermit. Just found this channel. Subbed n thumbs up. I live in the NE part of Washington state. Trying to survive the onslaught of regs n laws. Bad times for law abiding citizens. Stay strong and live free.
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Where we moved to you can still pay and leave with your handgun. It's a freedom I never experienced in the 62 years I lived in California.
Your accuracy is more in line with what I experience from my Standard which I remember is from the early 60s. I watched another video that wasn't as impressive. I inherited mine when my father passed unexpectedly at 49yo in 1978. It's the only pistol that I've taught both my wife and our daughter to shot. It is as special as my first 22 rifle, a Remington 581 received on my 14th Christmas. Both will go to my daughter and then our grandson. Thanks for the great video!
Sir, thank you for your comments.
Yes, this one belong to my grandfather. One of those classics!
I appreciate you watching the video and hope you will subscribe to the channel and share with friends and family. Stay safe.
Great video. I just inherited mine from my grandpa also who passed in 9/2016. Thanks Grandpa.
I own one of the early production Standard .22 Pistols, and after many, many fun days plinking and target shooting, with flawless feeding, I had to get another. I purchased a "used" MK III version of the same Ruger. There were a couple of minor modifications made to the MK III, but the operation of it was again with no "jamming" problems. I could fire both Ruger .22's with rapid trigger squeezes and used all types of .22 LR ammo in my shooting sessions. Over the years since my first purchase and before my second purchase I did a little bit of background research on this fine .22 pistol. It's similarity to the Japanese Papa Nambu Pistol was not by accident, Bill Ruger himself designed it that way. A former WW 2 vet had brought home a papa Nambu from the Pacific Theatre. He was acquainted with Bill Ruger and well aware of his great mind for firearm development, and thought he would enjoy examining his bring-back Papa Nambu Pistol. The story goes that Mr. Ruger was impressedwith the Papa's design, especially the angle of the grip to the tubular slide. The pull back knob for charging the pistol was noticed as well as the general profile. The Papa was a natural shooter that fit most shooting hands perfect. Also there is some strong resemblance to the old Italian Glensenti Pistol of the early 1900's. It too had a design profile like the Nambu Type 14, which was the son of the Papa Pistol. For the Nambu design connection, I was really attracted to it, and found the excellent feed operation a big bonus. The short 4" standard (slim) barrel, blue steel finish, and frame design would make a Nambu collector look twice before properly identifying its the Ruger Standard .22 Pistol. I own a Nambu Type14, small trigger-guard early production gun. Holding my own Type 14 next my Ruger Standard .22 Pistol and the similarity is most striking. You could say, with much accuracy, that I purchased my Ruger .22 Pistols because they looked like a Nambu Type 14. Thanks for this video, well done sir, and sorry for the length of my post.
Sir, thank you so much for sharing your detailed knowledge about this pistol and some of the history around its design by William Ruger.
I really appreciate your input. I hope you will subscribe to the channel and share it with friends and family.
I have one of these that I purchased new in 1963 in Laurel, MD while I was serving in the Marine Corps. As I recall the price for the gun at that time was $29.00 new. I put mine away in 19966 and did not pick it up again until 2015. Still looks new and have never had a problem with it. However, my Ruger SR 22 is more accurate (in my hands at least). Thank you for the video.
I have a standard MK II that I bought in the 80's. I shot it a little bit, and for whatever reason, I just stopped. Recently, I've started shooting it again (a lot), and have developed a "new love" for the gun. I can't for the life of me figure out why I ever put it away. It's such a jewel. Thanks for the (5 years ago) video.
Its a winner for sure!
Me too
Great gun. I have the exact same model and year, in great shape. I purchased mine, but the back story is that the grandfather ( a Army Officer) of the woman I got it from carried it as his sidearm in Vietnam.
Dang! Nice video! I need to visit New Hampshire, I have that gun, year unknown. Cheers from Lewiston Idaho, where 4 million 22 bullets are made every day, and not ONE can be found for purchase.
That is just good family fun boss. From all the way out here in San Diego California I would like to say thanks. Take care now.
Another awesome video! Thanks!
I've had a Mark III Standard for a year. I hope to pass it on to my grandchildren someday too. I plan on training them on it when they come of age.
Thanks for the video. I bought a '66 Mark 1 or Standard (Not sure which) a couple months ago, with the longer barrel and two mags. I enjoy shooting it but I get a lot of FTE's caused, I believe, by the magazine or the top round being out of place. I just bought a MK II magazine and moved the button to the other side as my gun required, and I'll test with it soon.
Thanks for watching. It appears we have very similar taste in great firearms. Send my best to "T"...
Great video, thanks.
Thanks... I agree that everyone needs a .22 ruger
My first firearm. I bought mine in 1968, I got the version with adjustable rear sight. I still have it and 7 mags.
Great pistol !
That bull barrel always looked something out of a 50' Space Comic modeled after a Ray Gun. A Ruger 22 pistol is a Must in any collection. I love my Mark III.
I have a Ruger Mark l with adjustable front sights and tapered bull BARELL made in 1979 excellent shooter
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Sounds like a lovely .22.
Nice video. I have a 1970 model that still shoots great although I get some jams I think because of the magazine. I'm looking for a replacement but all I've seen are the ones for the Mark I,II,III. I noticed that the Standard's magazine is sealed on the side opposite of the magazine button side.
Thanks for watching. I love Lewiston ID. Hope you will share the channel with your friends and subscribe if you like what we're producing.
I just picked up a Mark III target- I'm still going to look for a standard as I love the way these look.
The Mark lll is very nice. Thanks for watching...hope you'll subscribe.
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I have taught about a dozen people to shoot with my 1956 standard! I love it and will never sell or swap it! great gun but can be a pain in the ass to put back together sometimes.
Nice heirloom!
Thanks!
hey GGOTT thanks for the videa
I have a well worn Ruger Mk II Standard model that's still accurate and reliable. Great Pistol!
They are lovely pistols for sure.
Excellent video! Hope to shoot half as well as you some day.
Thanks for your kind words. Practice, train and take classes. Those things will help you develop your skills.
nice shooting
Thanks for watching and commenting...
Mine an early 1971 with a huge target grip. 65 yards wa in a 9 inch group.
I live in N.H. Can't make up my mind which model .22 I like best.
I saw one online for $250. Made in 1958 original box. Had to research them because I wonder why it isn't more expensive.
Is this a Ruger A54 model? i have a hard time finding grips for it. Does anyone know where to get some?
Inherited one from my Dad. Very accurate and fun!
Awesome , I became I interested in this gun because a game I play, the characters use a pistol based on this one.
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@@VelvetMagician I I like mine cause the king kong luger
Do you know this was actually a hand drill? Bill designed many tools! Before guns!!
Ruger should make this in a doublestack 10mm. It's a cool looking gun. Don't care for the bull barrel 45 grip versions.
A number of histories report that Bill Ruger actually copied this pistol from a Japanese Baby Nambu pistol he bought from a U.S. Marine veteran of the Pacific War. Ruger reportedly made one or more exact copies of the Baby Nambu before designing this famous .22 rimfire handgun. A close study of this pistol will show that it has many features of the Nambu. Of course, it's obvious similarity to the German Luger also greatly helped sales. Millions of these pistols in various marks have been purchased around the world.
I have used both the 4 and the standard and I can honestly say I found the standard to be a better functioning gun. Buuuut the conveniences that the 4 comes with is great.
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My first handgun
Good choice
@@GunsGearOnTargetTrainingLLC wasn't my choice lol. But I never complained.
nice home
My father had a 1952 22 semi-automatic pistol just like this one. I remember taking it to the dump and shooting it with my father. The reason I know that it's 1952, is that a previous owner had inserted a 1952 dime in the handle. Unfortunately when my mom and dad passed away it went to someone else I very much regret that
That sounds like a lovely .22 Ruger. Sorry you didn't get to hold on to it.
So... is thee Ruger based on the Luger?
No different internal design characteristics.
sounds like it where chambered for 45 acp, cool gun
I’ll buy it off your grandkids from armslist one day
Very possible!
If you write to Ruger they will date the pistol down to the month and year, and send a letter documenting it. They were quick to respond on my fathers September 1950 red eagle Standard built 2 months before Rugers death and the switch to the black eagle.
How much is this gun these days?
I have no idea. Contact your local FFL or do an internet search. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll subscribe and check out some of our other content.
is this a real automatic pistol?
Yes it is
This gun was used by the brazilian president Getulio Vargas in the 1950s, there is a very iconical pic of him with a ruger
How can i tell how old my standard is?
Best bet is contact ruger
You can look up the serial number online and it tells you how old.
By The Serial Number. Ruger publishes a chart listing them all
these were actually designed after a Japanese pistol from ww2 called a nambu
The gun is actually a copy of the Japanese Nambu pistol
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It's had more similarity with the Nambu than Luger.
Yes sir, that is a great point. Thanks for sharing.
I bought mine brand new at Monkey Wards in Cheyenne...
These are such fun pistols. Thanks for watching.
Made after the nambu
Thanks for sharing that.
this was my first gun 😂😂😂 I miss it tho
It's not a lugar it's a nambu.
We’ll said ! Thank you for pointing that out! I hope you will subscribe to the channel.
Nice Type 14 Nambu clone.
Pickleman Yes, really.
***** I knew this before watching this video! :3
Its a copy of a ww2 Japanese handgun
You are correct it's a copy of the Naboo. Thanks for commenting and watching. Hope you subscribe.