Movie Guns: "Assassins" Ruger 22LR

Published on March 26, 2017
Duration: 15:19

This video details a custom Ruger .22LR pistol built to replicate firearms from the movie 'Assassins'. The build involved shortening and threading a Ruger Standard Auto barrel for a suppressor, adding a unique shotgun bead sight, and addressing technical challenges like the lack of a last-round bolt hold open. Testing with various .22LR ammunition, including subsonic rounds, highlights the pistol's unique performance characteristics and its effectiveness as a quiet suppressor host.

Quick Summary

This custom Ruger .22LR pistol, inspired by the movie 'Assassins', features a 2-inch barrel threaded for a suppressor and a unique shotgun bead sight. Modifications addressed the lack of a last-round bolt hold open, and testing showed reliable cycling with high-pressure ammo and good stabilization of subsonic rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Custom Ruger .22LR "Assassins" Build
  2. 00:44Movie Inspiration: "Assassins" Film Pistols
  3. 01:11The Build: Shortening & Threading Barrel
  4. 01:57Technical Challenges: Firing Pin & Swaging
  5. 03:57Suppressor & Custom Sights
  6. 04:58Ammo Test: Remington Thunderbolt
  7. 06:36Ammo Test: Aguila Subsonic
  8. 10:23Final Thoughts: Unique Suppressor Host

Frequently Asked Questions

What movie inspired the custom Ruger .22LR build?

The custom Ruger .22LR pistol was inspired by the compact, suppressed Ruger Mark II pistols featured in the 1995 action film 'Assassins', starring Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas.

What modifications were made to the Ruger Standard Auto for the 'Assassins' build?

The original Ruger Standard Auto had its barrel cut down to 2 inches and threaded to 1/2x28 for a suppressor. A shotgun bead was also drilled and tapped into the receiver for a custom front sight.

What are the technical challenges of modifying an older Ruger Standard Auto?

Older Ruger Standard Autos lack a last-round bolt hold open, which can lead to firing pin damage. This build required addressing swaging issues on the firing pin using a chamber iron.

How does the custom Ruger .22LR perform with different ammunition?

High-pressure ammo like Remington Thunderbolt cycles the short action reliably. Heavier subsonic rounds, like the Aguila 60-grain, are stabilized well by the 1:12 twist barrel, making it a quiet suppressor host.

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