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    Default Ruger SR22 Slide Damage - Factory Modification?

    A poster in another forum pointed me to some threads on "slide damage" occurring to at least some SR22s. The damage in question occurs to the trailing edge of the notch on the slide that catches the slide release lever.

    When I examined my own SR22 for the damage, I was surprised to find that the notch in my slide has had a pin inserted to protect its trailing edge:



    The photo also shows I didn't clean the pistol after the last 350 rounds ops:

    I have not modified the pistol, so to the best of my knowledge my NIB purchase came straight from the factory this way. Therefore, Ruger is certainly aware that this form of "slide damage" is in fact an issue.

    FYI, the test cartridge is dated 3/5/2012, the serial # is 360-35xxx, and the slide does not have "Pistol" on it. I hope you find this info useful.

    Edit: The Ruger SR22 manual shows the pin as "Part #50 Dowel Pin for Slide Stop". I never thought to check the parts list, so I've added this note to the OP.
    Last edited by Twoboxer; March 31st, 2012 at 10:28 PM.

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