Comments on: Ruger likely developing an AR-15 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/ Firearms not Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:18:29 +1300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: viridari http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-15057 viridari Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:07:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-15057 Fred, The second amendment is not about hunting deer. 'nuff said. Fred,

The second amendment is not about hunting deer. ’nuff said.

]]> By: Raul http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-9826 Raul Fri, 22 May 2009 10:09:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-9826 Price tag is out: $2,000! Price tag is out: $2,000!

]]> By: Billy Bob http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-8276 Billy Bob Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:48:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-8276 REgrets Cymond, I think at this point it is a non-starter. The train has left town. The ar panic will end and then maybe will we see this ar REgrets Cymond, I think at this point it is a non-starter. The train has left town. The ar panic will end and then maybe will we see this ar

]]> By: Cymond http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-7065 Cymond Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:31:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-7065 First, Ruger recently had an all-black NRA special edition of the Mini-14 with full-cap mags (20? 30? I don't remember) and a 16 inch barrel. They've released a (cloned) pocket pistol and a new ultra-light carry revolver. It seems the Ruger Co has reversed its prior stance on civilian armament. Second, who cares if Ruger supplies full cap magazines? Assuming that the hypothetical Ruger ar15 is chambered in 223/5.56, then magazines will be readily avaiable from other companies. The only issue I would see is for the more specialized cartridges like 6.5 Creedmore or 300 RCM. Personally, I've always wondered why the Mini hasn't ever been redesigned at some point to take ar15 magazines. First, Ruger recently had an all-black NRA special edition of the Mini-14 with full-cap mags (20? 30? I don’t remember) and a 16 inch barrel. They’ve released a (cloned) pocket pistol and a new ultra-light carry revolver. It seems the Ruger Co has reversed its prior stance on civilian armament.

Second, who cares if Ruger supplies full cap magazines? Assuming that the hypothetical Ruger ar15 is chambered in 223/5.56, then magazines will be readily avaiable from other companies. The only issue I would see is for the more specialized cartridges like 6.5 Creedmore or 300 RCM.

Personally, I’ve always wondered why the Mini hasn’t ever been redesigned at some point to take ar15 magazines.

]]> By: cmblake6 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3922 cmblake6 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:17:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3922 Most definitely agree with the Creedmoor round. Everything I've read shows it a bit better. As for the .204, I've heard mixed reviews. And I also agree with a "Maxi-14" concept. I'd like a Mini, but the price has severely increased over the years. Most definitely agree with the Creedmoor round. Everything I’ve read shows it a bit better. As for the .204, I’ve heard mixed reviews. And I also agree with a “Maxi-14″ concept. I’d like a Mini, but the price has severely increased over the years.

]]> By: Billy Bob http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3829 Billy Bob Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:57:09 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3829 You raise good points cmblake6, particularly as it relates to eh obamessiah. If I were at the helm of Ruger, and I am not, I would introduce an AR10 platform in my lineup. It probably wouldnt be the 260 Remington, but instead the 6.5 Creedmoor to support the good friends at Hornady. It would also be in their best interest to do something to boost the popularity of the new 300 RCM or even better the 338 RCM. I personally own a 338 RCM and brought it to Africa this past year and ahd great success, Toasted a 14.5' croc with a brain shot from a pretty fair distance. Getting back to the main point. In addition to the AR10 they will liely also introduce am AR15 with 204 Ruger being featured. Curious to see if they actually come upo with a full size M14 You raise good points cmblake6, particularly as it relates to eh obamessiah. If I were at the helm of Ruger, and I am not, I would introduce an AR10 platform in my lineup. It probably wouldnt be the 260 Remington, but instead the 6.5 Creedmoor to support the good friends at Hornady. It would also be in their best interest to do something to boost the popularity of the new 300 RCM or even better the 338 RCM. I personally own a 338 RCM and brought it to Africa this past year and ahd great success, Toasted a 14.5′ croc with a brain shot from a pretty fair distance. Getting back to the main point. In addition to the AR10 they will liely also introduce am AR15 with 204 Ruger being featured. Curious to see if they actually come upo with a full size M14

]]> By: cmblake6 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3818 cmblake6 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:06:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3818 Still not seeing it. If Ruger does finally put this thing out, it will be good. But the next thing to wonder is if it will be allowed in the new and improved USSA of TEH OBAMESSIAH. You know his record, never met a gun control bill he didn't like. And 5 RINOs have already come up with a bill that makes Slick Willies tame by comparison. Stand Ready. Those who've ever sworn the Oath, remember it. Back to the rifle, I'd like to see it piston driven and various calibers. If they make an AR-10 version in .260, I won't be able to say no. Still not seeing it. If Ruger does finally put this thing out, it will be good. But the next thing to wonder is if it will be allowed in the new and improved USSA of TEH OBAMESSIAH. You know his record, never met a gun control bill he didn’t like. And 5 RINOs have already come up with a bill that makes Slick Willies tame by comparison. Stand Ready. Those who’ve ever sworn the Oath, remember it.
Back to the rifle, I’d like to see it piston driven and various calibers. If they make an AR-10 version in .260, I won’t be able to say no.

]]> By: Billy Bob http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3805 Billy Bob Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:29:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3805 I'm hopeful Ruger can pull it off and produce a quality firearm at a market competititve rate. I’m hopeful Ruger can pull it off and produce a quality firearm at a market competititve rate.

]]> By: Don http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3676 Don Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:43:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-3676 Fred I currently own 2 .223 caliber rifles with hugh cap magazines. I also own some bolt action rifles with multiple round magazines. Deer season this year lasted just one shot on opening day, so does this mean I should not have the .223's with high cap magazines?? Fred

I currently own 2 .223 caliber rifles with hugh cap magazines. I also own
some bolt action rifles with multiple round magazines. Deer season this
year lasted just one shot on opening day, so does this mean I should not have the .223’s with high cap magazines??

]]> By: cmblake6 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-2882 cmblake6 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 23:48:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-2882 Wonder what kind of price tag? Wonder what kind of price tag?

]]> By: miguel http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-2874 miguel Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:23:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-2874 people ruger is again selling 20 rounds mags for the mini 14 ... its not unreasonable they will sell 20 mags for AR 15 .....I been dreaming for a ruger AR15 for sometime. miguel people ruger is again selling 20 rounds mags for the mini 14 … its not unreasonable they will sell 20 mags for AR 15 …..I been dreaming for a ruger AR15 for sometime. miguel

]]> By: ME http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-2254 ME Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:59:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-2254 nice try fred, but the magazine capacity of one's weapon has nothing to do with one's quality of marksmanship. you argue like the "gunguys"--nonsensical and as usual of the mark. nice try fred, but the magazine capacity of one’s weapon has nothing to do with one’s quality of marksmanship. you argue like the “gunguys”–nonsensical and as usual of the mark.

]]> By: cmblake6 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1916 cmblake6 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:30:45 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1916 I think Bill Ruger did what he thought he had to do at the time. Ruger, Co. has still continued to build fine guns and provide good service. And now they've gotten better so we can stop holding THAT glitch from the past against them. Yeah, they've pulled their heads out, and it's good. I think Bill Ruger did what he thought he had to do at the time. Ruger, Co. has still continued to build fine guns and provide good service. And now they’ve gotten better so we can stop holding THAT glitch from the past against them. Yeah, they’ve pulled their heads out, and it’s good.

]]> By: Leucoandro http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1912 Leucoandro Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:11:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1912 I find this rather entertaining. Everyone is bashing Ruger for the Magazine Limit, when Bill Ruger was acting as the Spokesman for SAMMI and NSSF. For those of you that do not know, SAMMI Members include Winchester Ammunition division of Olin, Browning Arms, Federal Cartridge, Hercules, Hornady Manufacturing, Marlin Firearms, O.F. Mossberg, Omark Industries, Remington Arms, Smith & Wesson, Thompson/Center and Weatherby. Maybe if people used the Internet back then like they do now, they would know this. But also, maybe if people understood the political climate of the time, they would understand that the temporary magazine restrictions probably saved the country (AKA all of us) from having many, if not all, semi-auto's banned all together. I find this rather entertaining. Everyone is bashing Ruger for the Magazine Limit, when Bill Ruger was acting as the Spokesman for SAMMI and NSSF. For those of you that do not know, SAMMI Members include Winchester Ammunition division of Olin, Browning Arms, Federal Cartridge, Hercules, Hornady Manufacturing, Marlin Firearms, O.F. Mossberg, Omark Industries, Remington Arms, Smith & Wesson, Thompson/Center and Weatherby.

Maybe if people used the Internet back then like they do now, they would know this. But also, maybe if people understood the political climate of the time, they would understand that the temporary magazine restrictions probably saved the country (AKA all of us) from having many, if not all, semi-auto’s banned all together.

]]> By: cmblake6 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1632 cmblake6 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:21:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1632 Not to mention, the "NEW AND IMPROVED" Ruger company is now selling 20 and 30(I think) mags for the Mini 14. I think the new management is much better. Not to mention, the “NEW AND IMPROVED” Ruger company is now selling 20 and 30(I think) mags for the Mini 14. I think the new management is much better.

]]> By: Bob Friend http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1622 Bob Friend Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:39:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1622 I don't think any of us want someone telling us how many rounds we are permited to load in our magazines. If Ruger makes an AR platform, you know they'll provide 30rd mags. After all, they just marketed a striker fired piston with a 17 +1 capacity. I don’t think any of us want someone telling us how many rounds we are permited to load in our magazines. If Ruger makes an AR platform, you know they’ll provide 30rd mags. After all, they just marketed a striker fired piston with a 17 +1 capacity.

]]> By: cmblake6 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1375 cmblake6 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:07:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-1375 Well, if it's 6.8 SPC I want one! Well, if it’s 6.8 SPC I want one!

]]> By: Jay Hafemeister http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-628 Jay Hafemeister Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:36:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-628 Fred, I don't really care how many rounds your magazines hold. Please let me use as big a magazine as I want to. Fred,
I don’t really care how many rounds your magazines hold. Please let me use as big a magazine as I want to.

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-569 Steve Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:40:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-569 Hi Fred. I know what you are saying but some sportsman require more than 10 round mags in order to be competitive, as well as personal choice. Hi Fred. I know what you are saying but some sportsman require more than 10 round mags in order to be competitive, as well as personal choice.

]]> By: FRED http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-566 FRED Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:07:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-566 I have never seen so much BS about how many rounds a Rifle on Pistol will hold. We must have a lot of bad marksmen in this country. Why else do you need a magazine to hold 30,50 or a 100 rounds. I have had guns all my life and my first was a single shot .22 If you can't hit something in 10 rounds you had better give up shooting!!! I have never seen so much BS about how many rounds a Rifle on Pistol will hold. We must have a lot of bad marksmen in this country. Why else do you need a magazine to hold 30,50 or a 100 rounds. I have had guns all my life and my first was a single shot .22 If you can’t hit something in 10 rounds you had better give up shooting!!!

]]> By: The Unforgiving Minute » The voice of (one) customer. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-286 The Unforgiving Minute » The voice of (one) customer. Sat, 03 Nov 2007 06:07:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-286 [...] The Firearm Blog covered Ruger’s poor Q3 results and the CEO’s letter to shareholders. [...] [...] The Firearm Blog covered Ruger’s poor Q3 results and the CEO’s letter to shareholders. [...]

]]> By: DirtCrashr http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-244 DirtCrashr Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:08:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-244 Since it's Ruger they'll probably chamber it in Ruger-specific cartridges (.204 Ruger, .375 Ruger, .480 Ruger?..) that only a few will purchase, just to say, "See it's an EBR and nobody (hunter) wants one." Since it’s Ruger they’ll probably chamber it in Ruger-specific cartridges (.204 Ruger, .375 Ruger, .480 Ruger?..) that only a few will purchase, just to say, “See it’s an EBR and nobody (hunter) wants one.”

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-240 Steve Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:57:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-240 I think they would have. Although I would be surprised if any gun companies in the future are willing to risk the backlash from making Bill Ruger/Zumbo style comments. I think they would have. Although I would be surprised if any gun companies in the future are willing to risk the backlash from making Bill Ruger/Zumbo style comments.

]]> By: viridari http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-239 viridari Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:22:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-239 If they make it, they'll only provide 10 round magazine, max. And no "evil" features. Did Ruger ever stop and think that maybe, just maybe, they alienated a nice subsection of the gun culture? If the Internet had been as ubiquitous in 1994 as it is today, Ruger could have been Zumbo'd for their stance on "assault rifles". If they make it, they’ll only provide 10 round magazine, max. And no “evil” features.

Did Ruger ever stop and think that maybe, just maybe, they alienated a nice subsection of the gun culture? If the Internet had been as ubiquitous in 1994 as it is today, Ruger could have been Zumbo’d for their stance on “assault rifles”.

]]> By: DirtCrashr http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-234 DirtCrashr Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:20:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2007/10/27/ruger-likely-developing-an-ar-15/#comment-234 Winchester should have done it - that brand-name script on an old Garand or Carbine or anything about doubles its price, and had they put it on an AR they would have made mad-money, hand over fist. Winchester should have done it – that brand-name script on an old Garand or Carbine or anything about doubles its price, and had they put it on an AR they would have made mad-money, hand over fist.

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