Old v. New Ruger 10/22

[Bullcoop]

Is there any significant differences between a 40 yr old and a new 10/22?
Like can I buy an extended mag release from Amazon and have it fit any Ruger 10/22?
Thanks BC

[Eljay]

As far as I know you won't have any trouble in terms of using modern parts. The main difference is that the new ones have a lot more plastic in them. There was a change at some point to the hammer having bushings or not but it was a relatively recent change and replacement kits generally work both ways so I don't think that would cause you any trouble.

[scootergmc]

You can buy an extended release. It will fit an older gun.

[WDE91]

the parts themselves have not changed in sizing or fitting
its just how the and what the parts are made of

If the part is legal to own in this state or for that matter if it made to fit a 10-22 it will fit your rifle

[Bullcoop]

OK how about this one...my Ser# has a 115 prefix so it's c. 1976.
My question is how can I tell if its a Standard or Sporter?
Thanks for the above info.
BC

[WDE91]

I think if has the following it is a standard
barrel band and the curved aluminum buttplate it is a Standard

Though I suggest just giving Ruger a quick phonecall tomorrow they should be helpful

O ya checkout Rimfirefirecentral

[me109g4]

The sporter has no barrel band and a flat buttplate.