Comments on: Ruger Rumor Roundup http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:38:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: komrad http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-13950 komrad Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:46:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-13950 Ruger should start making Minis that take standard AR and AK mags. It would probably help Mini sales but it might hurt their magazine sales. Ruger should start making Minis that take standard AR and AK mags. It would probably help Mini sales but it might hurt their magazine sales.

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]]> By: Rick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-10807 Rick Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:57:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-10807 I wish Ruger would make a Real 1911, All steel version, instead of all the polimer and plastic junk guns. A 1911 with the same quality that they put into their revolvers. im sure the polimer and plastic guns work good for a while. But I would like to see a pistol that was made like the original. Built to survive a World War. I wish Ruger would make a Real 1911, All steel version, instead of all the polimer and plastic junk guns.
A 1911 with the same quality that they put into their revolvers.
im sure the polimer and plastic guns work good for a while.
But I would like to see a pistol that was made like the original.
Built to survive a World War.

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]]> By: Ken http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9706 Ken Sun, 17 May 2009 04:32:42 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9706 Yes another AR clone.Yes another gas piston clone. 2k$ is well,too much.Nothing wrong with gas piston system as long as its engineered PROPERLY.Flimsy crap floating around gives GP a bad rep.Still have my 10/22.... Yes another AR clone.Yes another gas piston clone. 2k$ is well,too much.Nothing wrong with gas piston system as long as its engineered PROPERLY.Flimsy crap floating around gives GP a bad rep.Still have my 10/22….

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]]> By: Wynboniface http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9653 Wynboniface Sat, 16 May 2009 00:16:07 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9653 Oh God they are gonna jump into the GP AR-15 market! Stick to revolvers Ruger and leave the rest to those in the know. Oh God they are gonna jump into the GP AR-15 market! Stick to revolvers Ruger and leave the rest to those in the know.

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]]> By: K. D. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9651 K. D. Fri, 15 May 2009 23:49:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9651 This is the best that Ruger can do?????? A new $2000 AR????? I am disappointed..... This is the best that Ruger can do?????? A new $2000 AR?????
I am disappointed…..

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]]> By: Fred http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9649 Fred Fri, 15 May 2009 23:17:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9649 The adjustable gas system is pretty cool, but I'm sure not spending $2000 on an AR any time soon. The adjustable gas system is pretty cool, but I’m sure not spending $2000 on an AR any time soon.

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]]> By: Whatever http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9648 Whatever Fri, 15 May 2009 22:51:25 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9648 This makes sense in that there is apparently money to be made in that market segment but if they're going to claim that their product will redefine the platform, they should make something that doesn't look like a carbon copy of other designs. Break out and make something different, add another piston to make it symmetric, change the operating handle position, or something that could be improved. This makes sense in that there is apparently money to be made in that market segment but if they’re going to claim that their product will redefine the platform, they should make something that doesn’t look like a carbon copy of other designs. Break out and make something different, add another piston to make it symmetric, change the operating handle position, or something that could be improved.

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]]> By: irishman http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9643 irishman Fri, 15 May 2009 19:45:37 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9643 I am on the Ruger website on another browser. The new platform is a piston driven ar. (yawn) I am on the Ruger website on another browser. The new platform is a piston driven ar. (yawn)

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]]> By: jdun1911 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9642 jdun1911 Fri, 15 May 2009 19:33:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9642 It's hard to believe that a mini-14 will out shoot an AR15. The mini-14 isn't known for its accuracy. It’s hard to believe that a mini-14 will out shoot an AR15. The mini-14 isn’t known for its accuracy.

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]]> By: westkybanded http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9639 westkybanded Fri, 15 May 2009 17:46:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9639 It's a frakin $2000 AR... It’s a frakin $2000 AR…

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]]> By: Cymond http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9638 Cymond Fri, 15 May 2009 17:30:18 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9638 Let me put an end to the debate: It's the SR-556, an AR-15 platform rifle. Congrats Steve, you called it! http://www.ruger.com/SR556/ Let me put an end to the debate: It’s the SR-556, an AR-15 platform rifle. Congrats Steve, you called it!

http://www.ruger.com/SR556/

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]]> By: NoneMoreBlack http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9637 NoneMoreBlack Fri, 15 May 2009 17:28:14 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9637 Looks like it's an AR-15, and Gunblast has a review up: http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-SR556.htm Looks like it’s an AR-15, and Gunblast has a review up:

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-SR556.htm

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]]> By: Gunnar http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9636 Gunnar Fri, 15 May 2009 17:25:57 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9636 http://www.ruger.com/SR556/ http://www.ruger.com/SR556/

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]]> By: jculpjr http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9635 jculpjr Fri, 15 May 2009 17:07:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9635 It's a 5.56 AR platform. Two stage piston design. It’s a 5.56 AR platform. Two stage piston design.

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]]> By: Nick http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9634 Nick Fri, 15 May 2009 17:01:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9634 Aaaannnddd the answer is... SR-556. Piston AR. Called it. Aaaannnddd the answer is…

SR-556. Piston AR.

Called it.

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]]> By: Roadkill http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9623 Roadkill Fri, 15 May 2009 07:10:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9623 Its hard to say what they'll be putting out. A ruger SP in a big bore caliber would be great. A 7 shot GP or a polymer GP would also be interesting. The S&W nightguard line is a solid concept, but really pricey for what you get. A ruger version would sell better I think. Imagine a 2.5 inch barrel speed six with factory night sights and the polymer part of LCR at only 600 out the door. A shotgun might be it. Especially if it were a box magazine type. Considering how well Saiga's have been selling, this type of shotgun might sell very well. They've already tried companion carbines, but those were largely a failure. Its hard to say what they’ll be putting out. A ruger SP in a big bore caliber would be great. A 7 shot GP or a polymer GP would also be interesting. The S&W nightguard line is a solid concept, but really pricey for what you get. A ruger version would sell better I think. Imagine a 2.5 inch barrel speed six with factory night sights and the polymer part of LCR at only 600 out the door. A shotgun might be it. Especially if it were a box magazine type. Considering how well Saiga’s have been selling, this type of shotgun might sell very well. They’ve already tried companion carbines, but those were largely a failure.

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]]> By: Paul Schow http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9622 Paul Schow Fri, 15 May 2009 05:19:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9622 How about Ruger 10/22 Metal Storm :) How about Ruger 10/22 Metal Storm :)

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]]> By: Brad http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9621 Brad Fri, 15 May 2009 02:59:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9621 lfs said, "Also, if they came out with an AR-15 that would decimate their Mini-14 sales. And they just spent good money retooling their Mini-14 production, so that doesn’t seem reasonable either." Fair enough. But what if the new product is an AR-10 size rifle instead? That wouldn't compete with the existing Mini-14 line and there is less competition in the AR-10 market than in the AR-15 market. And what competition there is in the AR-10 market charges a premium price. So imagine this, a polymer receiver AR-10 with gas piston type operation, which is lighter and lower priced than all the competition. That would be cool. lfs said, “Also, if they came out with an AR-15 that would decimate their Mini-14 sales. And they just spent good money retooling their Mini-14 production, so that doesn’t seem reasonable either.”

Fair enough. But what if the new product is an AR-10 size rifle instead? That wouldn’t compete with the existing Mini-14 line and there is less competition in the AR-10 market than in the AR-15 market. And what competition there is in the AR-10 market charges a premium price.

So imagine this, a polymer receiver AR-10 with gas piston type operation, which is lighter and lower priced than all the competition. That would be cool.

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]]> By: K. D. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9620 K. D. Fri, 15 May 2009 02:56:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9620 I don't know, another AR-15 model or another 1911 model....I can't get excited by either. Too many other brands that make these models well already. I don’t know, another AR-15 model or another 1911 model….I can’t get excited by either. Too many other brands that make these models well already.

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]]> By: War Wolf http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/14/ruger-rumor-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-9618 War Wolf Fri, 15 May 2009 02:25:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6359#comment-9618 Whatever it is, it will sell well. They (Ruger) have hit marketing paydirt in the last couple product launches, and I see much of the same for wahtever product they bring to market tomorrow. The time is right, the market is right, the brand is right and the momentum is there. Ruger has sailed into a perfect-storm and is going to be awash in a sea of cash if they can get significant numbers of units into the hands of consumers in the launch window. Whatever it is, it will sell well. They (Ruger) have hit marketing paydirt in the last couple product launches, and I see much of the same for wahtever product they bring to market tomorrow. The time is right, the market is right, the brand is right and the momentum is there. Ruger has sailed into a perfect-storm and is going to be awash in a sea of cash if they can get significant numbers of units into the hands of consumers in the launch window.

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