>>64431410
Proofmarks on my Brit re-import.
>>64431462
IMO grab the cheapest model you can find and build off of that rifle as a starting point unless you need parts only available on certain models and not available via ShopRuger/only available secondhand; for example, if you want a threaded barrel with iron sights, that means you need to buy one of about four models including 31113, 31191 (discontinued?), 31216 (Magpul carbine), 31217 (Magpul carbine, stainless), 31164 (stainless, Bass Pro Exclusive, Discontinued?). My go-to recommendation for anons wanting the cheapest 10/22 used to be the 1151 (carbine, plastic stock, ~$200 +/- $20 depending on time of year) but Ruger delisted it on their site so my assumption is it's discontinued. The 1103 (traditional/original wood stock carbine) is only $197 right now through BFG outfitters; that's pretty damn cheap and the prices on the 1103 have been pretty good, maybe because the 1151 is gone. Might get cheaper closer to Black Friday/Christmas time but the $20 savings isn't worth it; 10/22 prices fluctuate about +/- $20, sometimes $30 as far as I can tell. Not worth the waiting game IMO unless you really don't need it now.
https://gun.deals/search/apachesolr_search/736676011032 ($197 1103 model)
Or if you want a shorter barrel, maybe consider the compact model so you get a 16.12" barrel instead of an 18.5 as is standard. The stock is shorter though IIRC and I think the standard carbine is about as short as I'd want to go; fits me very well. Only the 31114 is available ATM which is odd; they usually have about two or three in this section IIRC.
https://ruger.com/products/1022Compact/models.html
There are also some super long barrel 10/22s in the Sporter section including 20" (11165, 21196, 31166, 31167) and 22" (1149, 1150) but I think 18.5" and even the 16.12" are more than enough barrel, especially with a silencer (adds another ~6" to OAL). 22LR hits its max velocity around 12-16".
>>64431518
Anodized, not blued.
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>>64046801
Seems that it's required in a lot of countries. I believe certain guns have to be proofed before sale if they weren't. There may also be a point a gun has to be re-proofed before sale but my euro gun laws are rusty. Even American guns get proofed in some countries; take my re-import 10/22 for example. British proofed.
>>64046891
>and how it was done (don't know if it's still done), is that any weapon for sale was sent to an independent proofing house, where they would prooftest the gun and then stamp it.
Countries like Britain would also mandate that any gun imported to the country had to be proofed, even if it was already proofed elsewhere
It's 5AM so maybe I'm misreading but unless things have changed since 1990-something, then yes they still have to be prooftested in the UK. See pic. Bolt, receiver, and barrel are marked.
Seems that it's required in a lot of countries. I believe certain guns have to be proofed before sale if they weren't. There may also be a point a gun has to be re-proofed before sale but my euro gun laws are rusty. Even American guns get proofed in some countries; take my re-import 10/22 for example. British proofed.
>>64046891
>and how it was done (don't know if it's still done), is that any weapon for sale was sent to an independent proofing house, where they would prooftest the gun and then stamp it.
Countries like Britain would also mandate that any gun imported to the country had to be proofed, even if it was already proofed elsewhere
It's 5AM so maybe I'm misreading but unless things have changed since 1990-something, then yes they still have to be prooftested in the UK. See pic. Bolt, receiver, and barrel are marked.