The Cody Firearms Museum, located at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, is an icon. This incredible museum houses what they advertise as “the most comprehensive collection of American firearms in the world.” With the current count of more [Read More…]
Just before the SHOT Show, Ruger announced the Generation II version of the American series bolt action rifles, and Hop dropped by to check them out. Like the previous generation, Ruger American Gen II will be available in the standard size as well as the smaller, lighter “Ranch” models. [Read More…]
At SHOT Show 2024, Ruger has reintroduced a classic design with the addition of a folding stock Mini 14 rifle to their lineup. This new offering caters to enthusiasts of traditional aesthetics, equipped with the A-TM stock crafted by Samson Manufacturing. Not only does [Read More…]
Luke C (@BallisticAviation) is at the Ruger bay at SHOT Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range with the brand new Ruger LC Carbine chambered in .45 ACP. With the previous successful release of the 5.7x28mm version of the LC Carbine and LC Charger, the switch to .45 ACP was a natural progression. [Read More…]
Sturm, Ruger, & Company was founded by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm in 1949, using a small rented machine shop in Southport, Connecticut. Since launching their first pistol 75 years ago, the .22-caliber “Ruger Standard” which led to a [Read More…]
Firearm manufacturers frequently release special editions and commemorative models to mark significant milestones, and Ruger is no different. This Photo Of The Day is dedicated to the Ruger 75th Anniversary Mark IV pistol which represents the latest evolution of the [Read More…]
Thanks for joining us for another installment of Wheelgun Wednesday here on TFB. This is my first time writing one of these posts, so it is fitting that I talk about my first revolver. This 4-inch Ruger Police Service Six has been with me since my teenage years and it [Read More…]
Ruger has introduced a commemorative-edition version of the 10/22 rimfire rifle to celebrate the iconic firearm's six-decade history.
The Ruger American Gen II rifle debuts, in Standard an Ranch configurations. Improvements include stock updates, three-position safety and new finish.
Ruger brings out a 75th anniversary commemorative LCP MAX and Mark IV, and two 10/22 rifles—and keeps the price tag affordable.
Modular Driven Technology is now shipping their Field Stock for Ruger American short action rifles. This stock is a drop-in replacement for the factory stock but with added features. Let’s take a look. MDT @ TFB: Budget Upgrade: The MDT Field Stock MDT Updates [Read More…]
James Reeves asks: Is the Mini-14 obsolete? The Ruger Mini-14 was introduced FIFTY years ago by Ruger. Developed by Bill Ruger and Jim Sullivan, two of the engineering greats, the Ruger Mini-14 was a so-so rifle when it was invented, and most people believe that it lagged behind as the AR-15 caught [Read More…]
The Marlin 1894 returns! Ruger have reintroduced the classic Marlin 1894. Chambered in .44 Rem Mag, the new 1894 Classic sports a beautifully-finished American black walnut straight stock and forend. The rifle is made from alloy steel and has a 20 inch cold [Read More…]
The Ruger SR22 is an affordable and fun little 22-caliber plinker that’s been around for over a decade now. However, the residents of California have not typically been able to purchase these fun little handguns due to not being on the infamous California Roster [Read More…]
Disclaimer: A Ruger Wrangler 9mm revolver does NOT currently exist. No one from TFB contacted Ruger for comment. All of the opinions expressed herein are of the author alone and are not associated with Ruger in any way. Last week on Wheelgun Wednesday, I pointed out [Read More…]
In this week’s edition of Wheelgun Wednesday, we are going to venture down a path that some people might consider blasphemy and others might view it as the future. If you are here, you are already a lover of wheelguns, but what’s your grasp of technology? [Read More…]
Dave Lauck, of DL Sports has been cranking out some new modifications for revolvers lately, some of which we’ve covered here at TFB. His latest projects include a newly contoured Enhanced Cylinder Release for Smith & Wesson wheelguns, as well as new Hard Use [Read More…]
The Ruger ReadyDot was released earlier this year around the time of NRAAM 2023 to a lot of controversy, and skepticism – and for good reason. It’s blatantly clear that red dot-equipped pistols are quickly becoming the norm within both the competitive and [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop puts the new Ruger Ready Dot to the test. Primarily intended for use on the Ruger Max-9, the Ready Dot is a non-electronic, non-adjustable pistol optic. The large 15 MOA dot is illuminated by a fiber optic coil instead of a battery, and the zero is permanently set from [Read More…]
Introducing the Ruger LC Charger, a Ruger’s large-format pistol version of the previously released LC Carbine. Chambered in 5.7x28mm, combines the best features of its predecessor, the Ruger LC Carbine, with the innovative design elements of the Ruger-5.7 pistol. [Read More…]
Silencer Shop needs little introduction in the NFA space. Since their founding in 2011, they have grown to become America’s largest suppressor distributor. They have made great strides in simplifying the NFA purchase and transfer process, making silencers more [Read More…]
Hello and welcome to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of firearms, shooting sports, ammunition, and history! Last week we had fellow writer Nic L fill in to talk about the Winchester Xpert [Read More…]
Luke C. is back at the Ruger booth at NRAAM 2023 to talk to Brandon about the newest iteration of the Mark IV Lite 22/45 rimfire pistol lineup. This new version of the Mark IV Lite not only comes with its fresh yearly stylized look, this time Ruger is now including an RMSc pattern direct […] [Read More…]
Luke C. is stopping by the Ruger booth at NRAAM 2023 to check out the new Ruger Super Wrangler that was released just shortly before the start of the NRA Annual Meetings. The new Ruger Super Wrangler combines some of the best features of the more expensive Single Six line of revolvers and the [Read More…]
In this video Hop braves the crowds to visit the Ruger booth at NRAAM 2023, to take a look at the new Ready Dot. This is a fiber optic powered pistol red dot that has no electronic components and doesn’t even have an adjustable zero. While intended for use with the Ruger MAX-9, the Ready [Read More…]
The latest entry into the micro-red dot category of carry optics has just hit the scene, this time from Ruger. Ruger is proud to announce their new ReadyDot Micro Reflex Optic. The ReadyDot will use the Shield RMSc footprint which is common to the micro-compact 9mm [Read More…]
When it comes to the world of wheelguns we love to see innovation, revitalized designs, and unique offerings wherever we can. We have already been drawn in by the allure of these timeless classics so now we want to be captivated by something we may have not seen before. [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves performs an extended review of the Ruger LC Carbine. The Ruger LC Carbine is a light and compact, not to mention inexpensive 5.7x28mm carbine that has a number of well-thought-out features including a cold hammer-forged barrel with a threaded muzzle for easy [Read More…]
Ruger has knocked it out of the park lately with their re-releases of classic lever-action rifles. Today they announced the reintroduction of the Marlin Model 336 Classic in .30-30 Win. With a satin blue finish, black walnut stock, and 20” barrel, this lever-action [Read More…]
The Ruger American Rifle series has become a popular, affordable line of rifles that include the Ruger American Ranch Rifle, one of which comes chambered for 7.62x39mm. For the American Ranch, Ruger opted to incorporate their own magazine design from the Ruger Mini-30, [Read More…]
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