To compare the Ruger semi-autos with GMC trucks is absolutely unfair...GM/GMC couldn't build a decent car or truck if their corporate existance depended on it. GM/GMC have the worst track record for dependability and reliabliity in the business. On the other hand, the Rugers are beautiful weapons. Duriability is their trademark. I would say that ruger semi-autos rival the Glocks in durability, which is great place to be in my book.
I do not own a ruger semiauto, but have hade the opportunity to fire just about every model they offer, except the polymer types, and have found them to be all very reliable and good shooters all around. I currently have a Ruger GP-100 which serves as a field gun and home defence weapon and have absolutely fallen in love with it.
When you want to buy a gun that will stand up to heavy use, work when you need it to, not cost three months salary, and put rounds where you want them to go, Ruger should be one of the first places you look...when you're buying a car or truck, GM should be the last place you look. Ruger is probably one of the only exceptions to the rule, "You get what you pay for." Shoot Rugers at the range, and depend on Toyota to get you there. The best built car in America today.
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"By His stripes we are healed..."
PeterGunn
[This message has been edited by PeterGunn (edited September 05, 1999).]