johnwilliamson062
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Looks like I get to shoot one tomorrow. Not sure if 9mm, 45 ACP, or both.
Ruger's CEO didn't say they weren't competing. He said 'cost to benefit of competing MAY not be good.' He came nowhere close to definitively saying they would not compete. There is still plenty of time to submit a design.
My guess is, since they didn't have a pistol that was close to meeting the requirements, he was leery of making an announcement before one was designed.
The choice of both 9mm and 45 ACP simultaneous releases also fits in with what I know about the trials. Ruger, like most other companies, normally staggers release of different chamberings.
http://www.ruger.com/resources/videos.html?vidID=017070
http://www.ruger.com/resources/videos.html?vidID=017068
Ruger's CEO didn't say they weren't competing. He said 'cost to benefit of competing MAY not be good.' He came nowhere close to definitively saying they would not compete. There is still plenty of time to submit a design.
My guess is, since they didn't have a pistol that was close to meeting the requirements, he was leery of making an announcement before one was designed.
The choice of both 9mm and 45 ACP simultaneous releases also fits in with what I know about the trials. Ruger, like most other companies, normally staggers release of different chamberings.
I think it is the only reason a significant number of civilians or police use the M9 and derivatives. Beretta does not market it well, but the distinct open slide design makes it stand out. Sig marketing isn't nearly as good as Rugers. I often find casual shooters don't even know the brand. Both tend toward a higher price point also.If this logic was true then all civilians and LE would still be using SIGs and more so Berettas
Both the videos they have released lead with claims of 'durability in the harshest conditions.' One video shows it being fired after being thrown in sand and then after being doused in water. Not very convincing demonstrations for me, but certainly seem to be the direction they are going with their releases.k Ruger would be putting more emphasis on robust combat reliability
http://www.ruger.com/resources/videos.html?vidID=017070
http://www.ruger.com/resources/videos.html?vidID=017068
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