RUGER 33100 22 CHARGER 22 LR 8" BBL 15 RND

Ruger 33100 22 Charger 22 LR 8 inch barrel 15 round is a compact rimfire pistol built on the legendary Ruger 10/22 action, giving shooters a lightweight platform for backpack carry, small game hunting, and casual plinking. This Ruger 22 Charger (33100) is chambered in 22 LR and ships with an 8 inch cold hammer forged barrel and a 15 round magazine, making it a strong fit for hunters, sport shooters, and rimfire enthusiasts who want a pistol sized version of one of the most trusted 22 rifle platforms ever made. Anyone searching for a 22 LR pistol built on the 10/22 action with a threaded barrel for suppressor use will find this configuration purpose built for that role.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number 33100
• UPC 736676331000
• Caliber: 22 LR
• Capacity: 15 rounds
• Barrel length: 8 inch, cold hammer forged alloy steel
• Barrel twist: 1 in 16 inch right hand, 6 grooves
• Thread pattern: 1/2 inch by 28
• Overall length: 17 inch
• Weight: 52 ounces
• Finish: satin black
• Grip and stock material: polymer
• Trigger: BX-Trigger
• Sights: none installed, scope rail mounted
• Action: semi automatic, blowback

Special Features

• The BX-Trigger delivers a lighter, crisper pull than a standard 10/22 trigger group, improving trigger feel straight out of the box.
• A match bolt release makes cycling and clearing the action smoother compared to older 10/22 pistol variants.
• An integrated rear cleaning port on the receiver simplifies field stripping and maintenance without full disassembly.
• The threaded 1/2 by 28 muzzle accepts common 22 caliber suppressors and muzzle devices without needing an adapter.
• A Picatinny rail sits atop the receiver for mounting a red dot or scope, since the pistol ships without factory sights.
• The polymer grip accepts most AR style pistol grips, letting you swap in a different grip profile if the factory grip does not fit your hand.
• This 22 Charger uses the same magazine catch system found on Ruger's 10/22 rifles and Mini-14, which is built to resist accidental release compared to other magazine release designs.

Practical Benefits

• You get a lightweight 22 LR pistol at 52 ounces that is easy to carry in a backpack or pack out on a hunt without adding real weight to your gear.
• If you are wondering whether a rimfire pistol like this works for small game hunting or pest control, the 8 inch barrel and 15 round capacity give you enough range and follow up shots for squirrels, rabbits, and varmints in the field.
• Suppressor owners benefit from the threaded barrel, which lets you run a 22 caliber suppressor for quieter range sessions or hunting trips.
• New and younger shooters get a low cost, easy handling 22 LR platform that builds fundamental marksmanship skills without heavy recoil concerns.
• Owners of other 10/22 pattern magazines can use their existing BX-15 or BX-25 magazines in this pistol, expanding capacity options without buying proprietary mags.
• If you want a fun, low cost way to practice trigger control and marksmanship or take small game with a suppressor equipped pistol, this Charger gives you the accuracy of the 10/22 platform in a compact, easy to store package.

The Ruger 33100 22 Charger 22 LR 8 inch 15 round pistol makes a dependable option for rimfire shooters and small game hunters who want a compact, accurate platform built on Ruger's proven 10/22 action.