Boycott Ruger

[Lucky]

You are correct. However I can dislike gangrene as well as amputations. Disliking one does not preclude disliking the other. And Bill Ruger is the author of those policies, just as gangrene leads to amputation. Every time I load 5 cartridges into a perfectly good magazine I can thank Old Bill.

And it might be easier to defeat that legislation if the company that founded it would come out and say it was wrong... That could sort of help.

 

[cracked butt]

What out there does the same job as a 10/22, but does ir better? (unless you are talking about the complete Volquartsen custom jobbies at 2 grand a pop)

What (in the same price range) fills the same niche as a 10/22?

For the same price range, a Marling model 60 is a better shooter, for a few Benjamins more, TC and Browning make some spectacular semiauto .22s.

 

[Jrsmith]

or a centerfire Ruger pistol, there are better guns out there that do the same thing as these.

I'll tell you what, I looked around and, for the price I was looking to pay, my ruger kp-89 was the best deal out there for me. Sure I could have gotten a CZ but, call it blasphemy if you want, my ruger just feels better in my hand... somehow. Especially after I put on some Hogue grips. I just wish the trigger was a bit crisper but I guess i've got the GP 100 for that.

I think that trying to boycot the current Ruger management because of what a previous owner said and did might be a stretch... but if the new management is open to customer suggestions, as they seem to be open too, then maybe trying some other type of action might work.

 

[Anna's Dad]

I'm rarely in favor of an organized boycott and this case is no exception. I personally will not purchase a Ruger with the barrel warning. Not because I hate the company, but because I find that it destroys the look of the gun and is really pointless.

 

[Hk91 Fan]

I'm sure this same post will be written 25 years from now.

 

[Highland Ranger]

The only thing the Ruger 10/22 has over the Marlin is the whole aftermarket parts thing.

Still wouldn't buy one; they feel like a club next to a CZ or Browning.

 

[Texshooter]

I, at this time, would not boycott but I wonder if some of the passion is misdirected.

Mr. Ruger is there in name only. Mr. Sanetti (sp?) is there in power. I remember reading his eulogy for Mr. Rugers funeral and WTTE "helped pass the high capacity magazine ban" were included in the list of accolades.

Should folks who feel they have a legitimate gripe not be addressing Steve?

 

[Atticus]

If boycotting means not buying one...then great. That is a decision we can all make...in reaction to a decision they made. I don't know all the reasons why Bill Ruger did the things he did. As someone else mentioned, he might have been using his political clout to repond to competition....and we all know how well that worked. The free market is a wonderful thing.
Bills gone now and I'm OK with his company choosing not to sell whatever...as long as they don't actively promote negative legislation. I still like their revolvers, bolt guns, O/U's and 10/22's.

 

[kds99]

Mr. Stephen L. Sanetti , 57
Pres, Chief Operating Officer, Gen. Counsel $

Mr. Thomas A. Dineen , 38
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Ms. Leslie M. Gasper , 53 Sec.

Mr. Michael O. Fifer , 50
Chief Exec. Officer

Mr Thomas P. Sullivan ,
VP of Newport Operations

list of key execetive officers for ruger. As you can see there are no Rugers on the board. The ruger family sold most the stock they held 6 months ago.

time to let it go

 

[bg]

My old model Vaq in 45lc is one of my most favorite
sidearms. I can actually hit some things with it. It
has been very forgiving and has never let me down.

I like to think it's the craftsman tool of my meager
arms collection. I can do just about anything with
it and regardless it will shoot and hit. I don't
approve of what the late Mr.Ruger did, but I'm
sure not going to blame his actions on my poor
old Vaq.

Now my mini-14...that's a whole different pc of
pie..

 

[Glockfan.45]

For the same price range, a Marling model 60 is a better shooter, for a few Benjamins more, TC and Browning make some spectacular semiauto .22s.

It depends on your intentions. For me no .22 is anything more than a plinker so theres something to be said about detachable magazines, and aftermarket high capacity magazines, tube fed semi autos never did it for me. I curse Bill Rugers name every time I hear it and would be tempted to spit on his grave should I ever visit, however I dont advocate a boycot against the company. If you want high capacity mags for your mini 14 Ruger makes them and they can be bought though outside sources. I had a few when I had my mini 14, and there is always the aftermarket as well. Promags mini 30 waffle mags work well and I can buy them all day for 14 bucks. Ruger sells high capacity mags to the public for their pistols, and they dont offer them for the 10/22 because no high capacity mag functions as reliable as the 10 round rotary mag they come with and I doubt Ruger wants the 10/22s reputation spoiled by shoddy mags.

 

[WxManTUS]

Need an answer about ruger scope rings

I have a Ruger Mark 2 and it came with stainless rings to mount a scope, but I am not sure what style these rings are called. The have a screw that when tightened grips the mount on both sides, but its not a weaver style. Anybody understand what i'm referring to. Thanks in advance.

 

[sturmruger]

Warning Adult Language

I have been here on THR since the beginning if there is one thread topic that I am getting so sick of it is this one right here!!! I have never read so much bull **** in my entire life as there is in the thread. Bill Ruger was a great American who besides John Moses Browning invented some of the greatest guns of this century. While I do not agree personally with some of his political beliefs towards the end of his life he and his company have done a lot for this country. They still to this day manufacture guns that are inexpensive and tough as nails. When I look over my want list for gun purchases well over half of the long guns are Ruger guns. These calls for boycotts are truly crazy. Lets just keep boycotting every gun manufacturer so they all go out of business then we won't have to worry about them making any deals with liberal politicians.

 

[Derby FALs]

Sounds like rimfire rings.

 

[30 cal slob]

*snicker* *snicker* *giggle*

Poor Bill Ruger Sr. shot himself in the foot it seems ... pandering to the antigunners and diversifying into other sporting goods.

this chart ain't pretty.

 

[DeltaGunner]

Short Memory Involved Or What?

I don't need no stinking high capacity magazines, I can take my weapons and place the round where it's supposed to be!
WWI and WWII were wars fought with bolt action 5 shots '03s and 5 shot M1 Garands, we kicked their hind ends.
Yeah let's get brilliant and put more Americans out of jobs.
I like my Rugers they shoot good, and I can buy 30 rounders and c-mags all day long that function in them quite well.
Give it a break, let's get back to shooting our guns for the pleasure, and quit dreaming of WAR.
If you all want high capacity mags and weapons for War get off your ass and enlist, take a tour in Iraq with the Marines.
My hats off to those boys. I did my time and paid my dues, I'm not looking forward to another round of being at war. So if they got the nut's to come here and start one, you gotta admit with the fire power legally owned in this country they'll play hell, winning at anything.

 

[cheygriz]

NO NEED TO SHOUT.

If I choose to spend my money on something made by a company that does not sell out my rights to the liberal anti-gunners, that's my business. If I choose to boycott a jackass, that's my business.

The question now, is whether or not the new management will continue to be in bed with Sarah Brady and Teddy Kennedy.

The answer to that will come when they decide to continue, or discontinue, their refusal to sell factory hi-caps and folding stocks.

If they continue the old jackass's policies, then to hell with them.