Correct me if Im wrong......

Ruger revolvers speak for themselves. As for centre fire pistols, although not pretty they are very impressive on the range.

Their 22s are just too much fun and you gotta love them.
 
I've owned Ruger firearms for three decades at least. With few exceptions they've--Blackhawks, Vaqueros/New Vaqueros, SS's, Mk IIs, 10-22s and a M77 '06--been very reliable. Considering my first new auto in awhile to replace my old .40,...While my leaning is toward an M&P9/40C at the moment, I'm warming to the Ruger SR9C. It's gotten generally rave reviews (with the typical 1st year teething issues on some) for $100 less. If/when they make a SR40C, I may be "in." Like the M&P-C's, they're just the right size to do double duty (as in your only auto/gun) for SD/carry and target, and feel right in the hand. For a general purpose .357 revolver, my choice is a Smith K or L frame. However, if I were considering one specifically for carry--a .357 snub--the SP101 is the one I'd choose over a J frame any day, due to its usefully extra heft (for mags or +Ps)...And the SP appears to be made for the .327 Fed Mag, again at least with a slight edge over the smaller and lighter Smiths (though the newer steel framed, non-ported (yeah!) J .327 is intriguing).

And finally, with Freedom Arms out of reach for most of us mere mortals, for a tough, reliable (and as mentioned made in USA) single action that'll load a full 6-up safely, it's a list of one--Ruger. And...nothing beats a Ruger Single Six (in .22/.22WMR convertible or discontinued .32 Mag) for pure shooting fun...though we all know the .22 should have been a Single Nine all along! Guess it didn't sound right to their marketers!
 
Don't know what to tell ya....

So people in other places don't love Rugers like the people here? Some of the people in other places are the people here. If we seem more vocal in praise of Ruger than other places, I'd put it down to simple random chance.

That and the fact that Ruger makes a large variety of good guns, and sells them at competitive prices.

Does Ruger make the very best guns? NO, not usually, but the make good to very good guns, generally, and the make the best affordable guns in many classes.

I've got half a dozen Ruger rifles, and nearly a dozen Ruger handguns, all bought used, and for significantly less than MSRP, collected over the last 30 years. I really like them. I don't have a Ruger centerfire automatic, or DA revolver, I don't like the autos, and the DAs don't do much for me. But their Single Actions are the best you can get for the money. OF course that's just my opinion, but thats all that really matters to me.
 
Yup

Ain't nothin' wrong with appreciation of quality firearms. And in my opinion Ruger turns out quality gear a majority of the time. I hated the looks of the early Ruger 9mm semis but my wife bought me one for Christmas one year and once I handled it I was hooked too. They are just plain good guns.
 
What's hard to understand about liking Ruger semi-auto pistols?

The Mk series .22 pistols are the gold standard to which all others are measured and judged. They are LEGENDARY firearms.

The P-Series are entry-level workhorses that are reliable. While not particularly amazing, they are definitely considered as good (or better) than other pistols in that category.

The LCP is awesome and the numbers prove it. It is what the Kel Tec P3AT should have been. Plain and simple, they fixed all the problems and smoothed it up a bit. The result was one of the best selling pistols in recent years.

The LC9 is a similar deal to the LCP but with a much smaller audience. We'll see how it does in a couple years.

The SR series of striker fired pistols are okay. I prefer the XD or Glock but they work well and sell for a little less. I think they fill a price gap between a Taurus Millenium and Glock. Again, they aren't awesome but they are okay.

So you have the most popular .22lr pistol probably ever in the Mk platform and the hottest selling little mousegun in over decade, all sounds like the have a good thing going to me.
 
Is it just me or does their seem to be a lot of unecessary Ruger love here?
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I think part of what you're seeing is the result of folks asking one of two fairly common questions:

"What new gun can I get for about $300 that will be a good, reliable, self-defense pistol?"

or

"What's the cheapest new pistol I can get that will be a good, reliable, self-defense pistol?"

These questions, when asked, will often be answered by "Ruger P95". Because it's a good, reliable, self-defense pistol that happens to be quite inexpensive.
 
Well I'm gonna say, after your clarification, that you are indeed wrong. While I don't visit the semi-auto forum on a regular basis I'd have to say that the Ruger P series guns are some of the least recommended guns out here at TFL on the General handgun forum. General consensus is they are an affordable, very dependable, fairly accurate brick. That's what I take away from the information I see. I don't call that love.

Now since you posted this in "general handgun" it appeared you were talking about Ruger firearms in general not just the P series (then you back tracked). There is a lot of love for Ruger firearms. Besides American made, price and service Ruger has some big upsides. First on the list should be consistency. Since the 1950's Rugers have always been a value and produced very few duds. 2nd should be durability. Their reputation is well deserved and earned over the last 55 or so years. Whether it be for defence or sporting uses (which is what most guns are bought for) Rugers just plain work.

If they don't float your boat fine, don't buy one. I for one wouldn't take a Glock on a bet.

LK
 
My only complaint about Rugers is the fact that I ain't got enough of 'em..

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I ne ver said there was anything wrong with Rugers. I simply asked if it was just me that I noticed that they are more poular here than elsewhere. Must have been my mind playing tricks on me when I thought I saw people recommending Ruger autos over other makes/models. My question has been answered, I suppose we can lock this one up now. Thanks to all those that replied.
 
My first issue gun was a Ruger P94, then Glock 22, then Sig P229. Sig is the best, Glock is hard to beat, but for the price you can't go wrong with that Ruger. If you wait for a sale you can get a P95 for $299.00 or so. That's short money for a truck/home defense/camp gun.
 
You're not wrong. I have had many Rugers, still have some and like them. Just never drank the kool-aid like many on this forum. Course, there's nothing wrong with kool-aid.
 
"[I never said there was anything wrong with Rugers. I simply asked if it was just me that I noticed that they are more poular here than elsewhere]"

Guess ALOT of us folk like a American made gun @ a GREAT price ; )
Y/D
 
Is it just me or does their seem to be a lot of unecessary Ruger love here?
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Unnecessary? It is not necessary to love a Ruger to appreciate the value in it: Ruger makes good, affordable guns. They have good customer service.

All the Rugers I own or have shot worked and were priced below their competitors. Most of them were better for me ergonomically, than their competition. They are durable. The only bad thing I have heard about the company was Bill Ruger's idiotic "No honest man needs a handgun that holds more than 10 rounds." idea.... but that idea is as gone as he is.


Ruger: Good guns at good prices: What's not to love?
 
I think Ruger understands the market:

Folks complained the Glock was blocky, so the brought out the SR series: Striker fired high cap gun without the 2x4 grip.

Supressors are becoming popular, so they offer guns with barrels threaded at the factory (Scout rifle and 22/45).

Concealed Carry is sweeping the country, so they market a variety of concealable guns .....

What are their competitors offering? Same stuff they have been offering?
 
Unnecessary Ruger love?

Only if you like guns that work and don't break the bank. The only handguns I don't own by Ruger are their autoloaders, and that's because I prefer the 1911 and Hi Power platforms.

Rugers tend to work, and that's requirement numero uno as far as I'm concerned. Besides that Ruger has been very responsive to the market and giving consumers what they are asking for. Other companies are continuing to turn out the same thing year after year and plowing the same old ground. For some this is guaranteed sucess. For others it's a quick trip to being stale and losing market share, depending upon the timelessness of the design.

My only beef with Ruger was the comment by the now departed Bill Ruger. That's an easier pill to swallow, for me, than the Hillary Hole on new S&W Revolvers. As I look in my safe I see that the most guns I own by any one manufacturer is Ruger. They must be doing something right for that to happen.

Biker
 
jcsturgeon said
They do specialize in revolvers which are mostly obsolete.
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Not to hijack the thread, but I had to comment on this....I would not quite say that revolvers are obsolete.....I,, like many prefer revolvers......for one thing how many deer you gonna hunt with your Glock?.......walking in bear country give me a nice 454 cassull......... Not to mention I feel the best handgun for my son (or daughter) to learn on is a .22lr revolver.

Not trying to diss on you too hard, but not sure I would call revolvers obsolete.


Oh yeah I love Rugers:):)
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They do specialize in revolvers which are mostly obsolete.
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... Them are fightin words...

Seriously?:barf: Its like comparing a boat and a car. They both cover different requirements for a handgun. Just because the police and military don't use em doesn't make them inferior... Arming a police force or military is quite different the personal weapon purchases.
 
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