Yep, you broke the news before DRTV did!

DRTV sent me the following email at what I can only guess is 10:39 Eastern, as it is 10:15 Central where I am now as I write this.
"Southport, CT September 21, 2009 – Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE:RGR) announces the introduction of the Ruger® SR-22TM Rifle, an autoloading, rimfire rifle that combines the legendary reliability of the Ruger® 10/22® with the ergonomics and configurability of the new AR-style Ruger SR-556™. The new SR-22 Rifle allows shooters to use economical .22 LR ammunition, while still enjoying the look and feel of an “AR” and experiencing the reliability they have come to appreciate from Ruger"