44 Ruger folding stock??

44fanatic · 02-27-2007, 11:23 AM

Has anyone ever heard of or seen an old style 44 carbine being stuffed into a 10/22 folding stock? I have heard that the two guns are similar and that the 10/22 was made as a cheap to shoot carbine copy. My 44 has a cracked stock that could be repaired or replaced but I'd really like to have it in a nice side folder like a Choate or something. I've asked around and posted at some sites but I can find no one with an answer. I'm going to call a pal with a 10/22 and see if he'll let me take it apart to see how close things are.

BattleRifleG3 · 02-27-2007, 12:52 PM

I would consider the Mini-14 stock as another possible candidate.

Do either of you have a high speed rotary tool? With skill and care you could modify one of the stocks. A vertical milling machine would be even better.

44fanatic · 03-09-2007, 05:14 PM

If anyone is interested, I got a hold of a 10/22 and the stocks appear to be very similar. The .44 has a deep slot milled for the tubular magazine (where mine cracked) but the rest seems like some milling and filling. I'm going to give it a go and will post the results.

BattleRifleG3 · 03-12-2007, 08:35 AM

Sounds like a great project! Do keep us informed, I'd love to see how it turns out and how hard it was.

44fanatic · 04-07-2007, 01:24 PM

Just purchased a nice used Butler Creek side folder for a 10/22 (I love Ebay)! I was very impressed with the quality of this stock and the $64.00 price tag, shipping included, seemed like a bargain for my project. I'm headed out to the workshop to start chipping away. I'll post some photos if all goes well.

BattleRifleG3 · 04-09-2007, 12:16 PM

Great to hear you're giving it a try!

My motivation for thinking about a folding stocked 44 carbine was to have a folding stocked rifle during the now expired ban. The fixed magazine would have allowed the stock to be added.

dsm_racing · 09-11-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 44fanatic

Just purchased a nice used Butler Creek side folder for a 10/22 (I love Ebay)! I was very impressed with the quality of this stock and the $64.00 price tag, shipping included, seemed like a bargain for my project. I'm headed out to the workshop to start chipping away. I'll post some photos if all goes well.

Did you have any luck with this project?

44fanatic · 03-12-2009, 08:28 PM

Talk about a long time coming. The Butler Creek 10/22 stock did not have enough material in the forend for the conversion. I just purchased a fiberglass stock (a second) which I cut and adapted the Butler Creek folding portion to the cut stock. I am now in the process of fabricating a pistol grip and the project will be done. Took photos of the process and will post the finished product in the next week or so.

02-27-2007, 11:23 AM	#1
44fanatic Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	44 Ruger folding stock?? Has anyone ever heard of or seen an old style 44 carbine being stuffed into a 10/22 folding stock? I have heard that the two guns are similar and that the 10/22 was made as a cheap to shoot carbine copy. My 44 has a cracked stock that could be repaired or replaced but I'd really like to have it in a nice side folder like a Choate or something. I've asked around and posted at some sites but I can find no one with an answer. I'm going to call a pal with a 10/22 and see if he'll let me take it apart to see how close things are.

02-27-2007, 12:52 PM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	I would consider the Mini-14 stock as another possible candidate. Do either of you have a high speed rotary tool? With skill and care you could modify one of the stocks. A vertical milling machine would be even better. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

03-12-2007, 08:35 AM	#4
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	Sounds like a great project! Do keep us informed, I'd love to see how it turns out and how hard it was. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

04-09-2007, 12:16 PM	#6
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	Great to hear you're giving it a try! My motivation for thinking about a folding stocked 44 carbine was to have a folding stocked rifle during the now expired ban. The fixed magazine would have allowed the stock to be added. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

03-12-2009, 08:28 PM	#8
44fanatic Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	Almost done Talk about a long time coming. The Butler Creek 10/22 stock did not have enough material in the forend for the conversion. I just purchased a fiberglass stock (a second) which I cut and adapted the Butler Creek folding portion to the cut stock. I am now in the process of fabricating a pistol grip and the project will be done. Took photos of the process and will post the finished product in the next week or so.

03-09-2007, 05:14 PM	#3
44fanatic Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	If anyone is interested, I got a hold of a 10/22 and the stocks appear to be very similar. The .44 has a deep slot milled for the tubular magazine (where mine cracked) but the rest seems like some milling and filling. I'm going to give it a go and will post the results.

04-07-2007, 01:24 PM	#5
44fanatic Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	Just purchased a nice used Butler Creek side folder for a 10/22 (I love Ebay)! I was very impressed with the quality of this stock and the $64.00 price tag, shipping included, seemed like a bargain for my project. I'm headed out to the workshop to start chipping away. I'll post some photos if all goes well.