New Ruger Chargers

Yup, been discussing it since the word slipped out a couple weeks ago. Now it's official.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555960
As I posted I was kinda interested in the takedown, but don't like the green laminated "cammo" looking stock. Plus the extra hundred bucks for that model.
Gonna get one of them. Which one depends on my mood at the time.
In a perfect world they would have a stainless/black synthetic model to complement my 10-22 Takedaow.:D
 
What is the Charger good for?

I'm not trying to start an argument or get fans of the pistol to try to justify their purchase. "Just because" and "just for fun" are valid reasons in my eyes. I really am just ignorant to what the purpose of this piece is. I don't get it.

I've been a gun owner and enthusiast for over 20 years and have been a hobby reloader for over 15. I own 15 guns of all types and have at least half that many go through my hands over the years. I still have guns on my want-to-buy list. What can the Charger do that I can't do with my 10/22 and my 22/45? I know I'm missing something. What is it?
 
Start with an OAL of 19". It is a handgun after all. Bench target shooting, handgun small game hunting, and just cool factor.
Kind of like my Contender but in a semi-auto limited to one caliber.
Maybe it's just the long range pistol thing you don't get. The charger isn't going to compete with my Contender with the 14" 223 barrel at 200 yards, but 50, or even 100 is going to be fun!
It's not going to be the 100 +yard deer gun my Contender is with it's 35 Remington barrel, but 50 yard squirrel hunting will be fun.
Sometimes things that others don't get are just fun.
 
Been thar and done that !!!

What can the Charger do that I can't do with my 10/22 and my 22/45? I know I'm missing something. What is it?
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Other than the fun-factor, you are not missing much. These are a hoot to shoot but really, mostly off the bench. I jumped on the wagon when these first came out, didn't really shoot it that much and six month later, traded it off. I am a 10/22 fan and this one no longer appeals to me. It's really just a matter of personal choice ..... ;)

Be Safe !!!
 
What is the Charger good for?
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Too big to shoot as a handgun (and nowhere near as handy), no butt stock to shoot like a rifle. Seems to me to be an ingenious solution to a nonexistent problem. I will not be rushing out to buy one anytime soon.
 
Huh. I thought the originals looked pretty clever, but the new version kind of looks like a hot mess or a Bubba job. I guess it's been made to accept AR-15 tacticool/tacticrap accessories?

I guess that will tickle some fancies methinks. Mhm.
 
Huh. I thought the originals looked pretty clever, but the new version kind of looks like a hot mess or a Bubba job
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Yes, I don't care much for the wood laminate/plastic AR grip hybrid stock. That's why I think an all synthetic stock would look much better.
 
From utilitarian point of view the new charger trumps the old one. Take down and the ability to change the pistol grip for something maybe like magpul that comes with internal storage. This would be the ultimate foraging gun
 
The charger leads the list of Ruger's most ridiculous firearms. If it sells well, it only proves that a lot of people will buy ridiculous things. Not meaning to offend anyone here. If you want one, buy one. Just know that it's ridiculous and laugh at yourself. It's all about having a sense of humor, I guess. Don't be offended if others laugh at you too.
 
Oh my gosh. Those things are hideous. I thought of getting one a couple years ago when I first saw em. But yeah, I don't see a point. This time around it looks like they worked on em to make em even more ugly.
 
Other than the looks its pretty useful if you're the type to think that 22lr is the shtf round. I think 10in barrel is enough to harvest small game with acceptable accuracy. Plus who needs a stock in a 22. I think this makes more sense than the 10/22 td
 
Despite the ugliness, a part of my soul wants this as a squirrel slayer, the other half though is pining for an American Rimfire compact for that job as it might be easier to hit with.

Ah Ruger, you have a hold on this shooter's heart! :D!
 
I use one for hunting quite often, the single point sling across my back allows for a rock solid hold. Mine has a 3x pistol scope on top.

To me, they are more useful than the AR and AK pistols being sold... then again, there are folks who think the Contenders have no purpose... different strokes.

I'll buy another as the used prices have been getting ridiculous lately, no interest in the take down though.

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9X19, (user name post 18, not caliber:D) wouldn't that in a takedown model with the fitted case be a perfect "tool kit" for the truck, car, or RV? :D
 
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