Has anyone been to Rugers website lately? Has a count down for What's next. Maybe they are going to release a 1911. Thats what the rumors are pointing towards. check it out at www.ruger-firearms.com
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lee n. field
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Too early for SHOT show. Hmmm.
Lord only knows. Internet gunboard speculation is a 1911. (Yawn).
Lord only knows. Internet gunboard speculation is a 1911. (Yawn).
There's been hints of a new single action revolver lately from credible sources. We don't know if that's tied to the countdown. Probably not unless it's really revolutionary...five-shot mega-caliber as a factory option, or eight shots of 327 on the mid-frame (SWEET!).
I think we're going to see a new DA revolver soon. Best bet would be some kind of modern re-creation of the old Security/Service/Speed size 357 sixguns, smaller or at least lighter than a GP100 and with the trigger off the LCR involved. That trigger (and it's internal lock) are going to migrate to the rest of the Ruger DA wheelgun lineup at some point. And if they keep the plastic grip frame concept, the result should be cheaper to make than either the SP101 or GP100 - I think one gun mid-size between them could replace both.
I think we're going to see a new DA revolver soon. Best bet would be some kind of modern re-creation of the old Security/Service/Speed size 357 sixguns, smaller or at least lighter than a GP100 and with the trigger off the LCR involved. That trigger (and it's internal lock) are going to migrate to the rest of the Ruger DA wheelgun lineup at some point. And if they keep the plastic grip frame concept, the result should be cheaper to make than either the SP101 or GP100 - I think one gun mid-size between them could replace both.
ohen cepel
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Jim,
Hope you're right, like those ideas.
Hope it's NOT yet another 1911.
Hope you're right, like those ideas.
Hope it's NOT yet another 1911.
Blondie.357
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I would be very interested in a 1911 from Ruger, I have never owned a 1911 and I am planning on buying one eventually.
Might as well start with one from a good firearm company that is starting one.
Besides, I have taken a liking to Ruger craftsmenship, I don't know how to explain it but it just feels more... me.
Might as well start with one from a good firearm company that is starting one.
Besides, I have taken a liking to Ruger craftsmenship, I don't know how to explain it but it just feels more... me.
• This new one is to be a single action revolver. That much has been clarified elsewhere.
• There is a SR-1911 being designed and developed. The latest I heard ( 3 weeks ago) was they were trying to decide what parts to make themselves and what parts to out source for. Pretty much told it WILL happen just not in time for SHOT.
• Also told the big chair at Ruger wants a new model about every 6 months or so. Talked with reps of another they're designing that will likely be a biggie for them too.
• There is a SR-1911 being designed and developed. The latest I heard ( 3 weeks ago) was they were trying to decide what parts to make themselves and what parts to out source for. Pretty much told it WILL happen just not in time for SHOT.
• Also told the big chair at Ruger wants a new model about every 6 months or so. Talked with reps of another they're designing that will likely be a biggie for them too.
Right, but let's also remember that they've only used this "countdown thing" for really revolutionary stuff. They issued the Bisley variant NewVaq with little fanfare, and even less when they agreed to continue the 44Spl flattop as a regular production item.
So, if this is the SA we're expecting, it's going to be at least somewhat revolutionary. A five-shot mega-caliber hunting piece would qualify. OR...a completely revolutionary design. Like, say...if they used REALLY high quality metal of some sort (similar to the 454SuperRedHawk) they could do the strength of the large frames in the mid-frame size.
OR...USFA just released an eight-shot 327 on an SAA-class frame. Why couldn't Ruger do that?
So, if this is the SA we're expecting, it's going to be at least somewhat revolutionary. A five-shot mega-caliber hunting piece would qualify. OR...a completely revolutionary design. Like, say...if they used REALLY high quality metal of some sort (similar to the 454SuperRedHawk) they could do the strength of the large frames in the mid-frame size.
OR...USFA just released an eight-shot 327 on an SAA-class frame. Why couldn't Ruger do that?
allenomics
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It's probably going to be a new 1911 polymer, to compete with Wilson's new offering. But, I'd rather see Ruger introduce a single stack 9mm in an LCP type configuration.
bangbangshootshoot
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Clay, it works fine. Pick your firearm, features, model, extras, etc.
bubbaturbo
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Titanium single action revolver.
hasbro_fan
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Thanks BlkHawk73
Good info.
Good info.
somedudefromhouston
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agreed, if Ruger thinks their future lies in another 1911 pistol, I am happy to not own stock in them. Hasnt the 1911 been done VERY well by many established makers? I love the 1911, have many , but its no place for Ruger to tread.
What can they bring to that table that hasnt been presented and rejected by the market ? Poly/alloy/Kyrptonite? Please, 1911 buyers arent likely to go there,even if its says Ruger on the slide. Ruger to me means an innovative approach to design and manufacturing. recent history excepted.
Just an old fart popping off here....
What can they bring to that table that hasnt been presented and rejected by the market ? Poly/alloy/Kyrptonite? Please, 1911 buyers arent likely to go there,even if its says Ruger on the slide. Ruger to me means an innovative approach to design and manufacturing. recent history excepted.
Just an old fart popping off here....
Dain Bramage
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I hope Jim is right. A Bisley Hunter in .480 would be the bee's knees (ie. "great" in old timey-speak, hubba!).
