got my first 10/22, what next?

[Alan]

just picked up my first 10/22, and wow, i see why folks love 'em! shoots great outta the box, but man, the customization options are endless. trying not to go overboard at first but wanna make it mine. what upgrades or mods do you guys recommend that really made a difference for you? what should i tackle first?

 

[wayn3r]

I've done nothing to mine except a slightly better front sight. Do whatever makes you happy!

 

[SFury]

I'm not a competitive shooter and left mine stock.

My Dad's 10/22 is a stock one from the mid-70s, and it was the gun I learned to shoot with. It was also the gun I learned to control the adrenaline rush with as I shot squirrels over a corn pile.

 

[Indigo22]

Long time back I had a 10/22... Inspiration struck and the bug to get a 22-Charger got me and the need to mod it a bit. Well I is now most likely my most expensive, or at least the one I've dropped the most pocket change into.
100% on the fun factor scale.

 

[tnbndr]

I am kind of a trigger snob so I replace the triggers in my 10/22's with after market ones from Volquartsen.
There are a lot of YouTube videos on modifications you can do to make your 10/22 function smoother.

 

[critterpicker]

I love my 10-22's. First thing I do is replace the pin that stops the slides rear travel. They sell buffers,but I buy a 1/4 X 3 1/2 nylon bolt and cut it to the same width as the receiver. It gives the gun a whole different feel ,but more importantly it extends the gun life.

The slide hammering that pin every shot will eventually elongate the hole in the frame. The nylon buffer absorbs that shock.

Next stop is the trigger. As mentioned volquartson makes a nice replacement trigger. There is a less expensive ruger BX trigger. I do a lot of business with E.A.Brown. Great guy to work with. Eabrown.com I believe is his website.