StrikeFire83
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Okay, so I got a bunch of reloading and assorted junk from my uncle who’s moving to Florida. Among the morass were several gun mags from the early to mid 80s, and some pretty interesting stuff. Anyhow, I was thumbing through a 1984 issue of Gun World, a magazine that I don’t recognize from news stands, and there was an interesting article entitled “Firearm’s of the Future.” In this article, major players in the industry were asked to comment on where they believed guns would be in the next 20 years.
Anyhow, Bill Ruger figures prominently into the interview. I know hindsight is 20/20, and Billy was right about the basic design of guns not being altered substantially, but he also said something which in today’s world seems pretty stupid. Here’s the quote:
Again, it’s easy to look back with modern hindsight and laugh at old Billy boy, but it does seem a bit short sighted to say something’s not going to catch on when you admittedly don’t really understand it very well. Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t Ruger make polymer pistols now?
This was interesting to me, so I thought I’d share it with yall. Enjoy.
Anyhow, Bill Ruger figures prominently into the interview. I know hindsight is 20/20, and Billy was right about the basic design of guns not being altered substantially, but he also said something which in today’s world seems pretty stupid. Here’s the quote:
“There has been a good deal of talk today about the use of space-age plastics and porcelains, which will withstand great amounts of heat, in firearms manufacture. Personally, I don’t foresee this type of material being used in sporting arms. First, the materials would be too heavy to be practical; secondly, such materials would constitute a break with what matter of tradition that tends to be a part of every serious shooter’s personality. Instead, I feel there should be emphasis on improving our modern steels.”
Again, it’s easy to look back with modern hindsight and laugh at old Billy boy, but it does seem a bit short sighted to say something’s not going to catch on when you admittedly don’t really understand it very well. Correct me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t Ruger make polymer pistols now?
This was interesting to me, so I thought I’d share it with yall. Enjoy.