When I first saw Desert Tech’s TREK-22 bullpup conversion stock for the Ruger 10/22 platform at SHOT a couple of years ago, I was pretty enamored with it. It’s a really sleek, compact package, perfect for a survival rifle or as a Jeep, snowmobile, or ATV gun. I wanted one pretty bad but didn’t have a donor 10/22 handy. Well now Desert Tech has solved that problem by releasing the TREK-22 as a complete rifle.
The TREK-22
Desert Tech is known for its bullpup hunting and tactical rifles. The company has a lot of experience in making precision, compact rifles and now they’ve applied it to the .22LR.
The TREK-22 has an overall length of just 26.5 inches and weighs only 4.8 pounds. It manages to pack an 18-inch, free-floated bull barrel into that space. The barrel is threaded for a suppressor or compensator, too. It uses a straight blade trigger that has a reduced trigger pull weight of just 3.5 pounds. Which is pretty amazing for a bullpup system.
The TREK-22’s stock is made from Glass-Reinforced Polymer. It has integrated M-LOK slots, sling studs, and a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail. In addition, it has storage for two extra magazines. The TREK-22 stock has an integrated angled grip, keeping the whole package very slim. Although it looks a little odd, it actually feels very comfortable when you’re shooting. The available colors are Olive Drab green, Flat Dark Earth, and Gray.
The TREK-22 is made in the U.S.A. and has an MSRP of $799.99. However, there’s a $50 discount available for pre-orders. Shipments begin in September of 2024, and the first run is limited. So, if you think you want one, you better jump on a pre-order now.
TREK-22 Specifications:
Caliber: .22LR
Construction: Fusion-injected GRP (Glass Reinforced Polymer)
Picatinny Rail: MIL-STD-1913 Standard
Weight: 4.8 lbs
Width: 1 3/4 inches
Height: 4 1/2 inches
Length: 26 3/4 inches
Trigger: Straight Blade, 3.5 lb trigger
Mounting System: M-Lok Compatible
Sling Stud Attachment: Yes, 1 rear
Safety Selector: Yes
Bolt Hold: Yes
Length of Pull: 14 inches
For more information, please visit DesertTech.com.
