Ruger has uncovered additional information and is expanding the range of potentially affected SR22 pistols.
In rare instances, if the left and right frame inserts of Ruger SR22 pistols are not properly secured together, the firing pin blocker lifter and hammer block can move independently of each other, potentially rendering them ineffective. If this situation occurs, the pistol will intermittently exhibit a “slack” single-action trigger and has the potential to discharge if decocked over a live round.
A “slack” single-action trigger occurs if, while operating the pistol in single-action mode with a magazine inserted, the slide forward, and the manual safety disengaged, a trigger pull does not encounter resistance and the hammer does not fall.
- If You Experience a Slack Single-Action Trigger While Shooting, Take the Following Steps Immediately
- Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction at all times.
- DO NOT engage the safety lever.
- Remove the magazine from the pistol.
- Retract the slide and lock it back.
- Visually and physically verify that the chamber of the pistol is empty.
- With the pistol pointed in a safe direction, the chamber empty, and the magazine removed, carefully close the slide and engage the safety lever to decock the pistol.
Although only a very small number of pistols appear to be affected, Ruger would like to examine all SR22 pistols that have ever exhibited a slack single-action trigger or discharged upon decocking. If you experienced either condition, please immediately stop using your SR22 and return it to Ruger for a Safety Retrofit.
If you have not experienced either condition, your pistol is not subject to this Safety Bulletin unless one or both of these conditions occur in the future.
How Can I Tell If I Am Affected?
Any SR22 that has not previously been retrofitted with serial number 369-89043 or lower (including those with a “SS” serial number prefix) is subject to this Safety Bulletin, IF it has either: (1) exhibited (or exhibits in the future) a slack single-action trigger; or (2) discharged upon decocking. If you have ever experienced either of these conditions with your SR22 pistol, you should stop using your pistol and sign up for the Safety Retrofit.
Note: A slack trigger will occur during normal operation if: 1) the magazine is removed; OR 2) the slide is locked to the rear; OR 3) the manual safety is engaged. These are all normal operating conditions.
SR22 PISTOLS WITH A SERIAL NUMBER OF 369-89044 AND ABOVE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS SAFETY BULLETIN.
How to Sign Up for the Retrofit
STEP 1: Enter your serial number.
STEP 2: Add contact information when prompted.
STEP 3: The Ruger Customer Service team will issue you a RMA and send you a pre-paid shipping label to return your pistol.
STEP 4: Ruger will evaluate your pistol and perform all required safety updates. Ruger says it will do their best to return your pistol within one week of receiving it.
