NRA/Ruger Mark II

[Byron]

I saw one of the NRA/Ruger Mark II's. Does anyone know the number that will be produced? Byron

 

[Old Fuff]

I have Ruger's press release on the pistol. While they indicate that the guns will be numbered in a special "NRA" series they don't state any cut-off. Therefor I presume the quanity is open ended. For more information go to: www.galleryofguns.com or www.ruger.com

 

[clange]

http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/News-06-12-2003.html

William Batterman Ruger was not only an icon in American industry, but a man who exercised the courage of his convictions. These convictions included a vision of firearms engineered to the highest technological and aesthetic standards. His convictions also included a belief that our Second Amendment freedoms, and the very firearms which helped forge our history and guarantee those freedoms, must be perpetuated beyond his lifetime. He firmly believed that the only way to protect these freedoms was to avidly champion our rights and maintain our heritage. Hence, Mr. Ruger’s generous support of the NRA Foundation and the creation of the William B. Ruger Endowment. Mr. Ruger established this endowment to “secure forever firearms safety education, and the financing of programs for young shooters, ongoing wildlife and habitat conservation studies and related activitiesâ€.

 

[KarlG]

All that AND helping Bill Clinton ban magazines that held over ten rounds... That's a full life.

 

[RON in PA]

Lets get the facts straight, Ruger did not suggest a ten round mag limit. He suggested a fifteen round limit, mainly for business reasons as he wanted to stop the competition from Glock. Stupid for whatever reason, but he did recant by giving the NRA big bucks.

 

[KarlG]

Ron,

I submit that there is not a single fact in my post that is not "straight". I did not say that Bill Ruger suggested a ten round magazine limit. Bill Ruger did assist Bill Clinton in legislating the magazine capacity of guns. The limit imposed is ten rounds. Those are both facts.

From where I sit, it is not relevant that he did it for business reasons... It doesn't impact my business, but it could impact my life or the life of somebody I love.

On second thought, maybe it is relevant that he did it for business reasons. A man that would suggest legislation that infringes upon the rights of an entire nation and could potentially cost law abiding citizens thier lives for a couple of bucks in the company bank account is not to be venerated. Then, after doing all of that to try and bribe the people he has injurred... What a man.

 

[Handgun]

Putting politics aside and getting back to the original poster's question ...

The numbering starts with "NRA-00000" and the ones I have seen are in the "NRA-01XXX" range. If they don't add another digit they could go to "NRA-99999". That's not all that "limited".

But, I still am buying several to put away for my kids when they are older. Why? Not really sure since this gun costs a lot more than the standard "un-special edition" MKII and functions no better. I think it is mostly because it is a little different and, with the white grips, is kinda girly so I thought my girls would like it. I wish my dad was into guns and loved me as much as I love my girls.

 

[Byron]

I was able to get one and plan to go to the range today and shoot it. My wife took to it, picked it up and said"nice balance". I think I just lost it. Byron

 

[KarlG]

I think you need to get another one for yourself Byron.

 

[Byron]

I just got back fromthe range and it was flawless woth POI POA. It was best with CCI Mini Mag. I think I am going to miss this gun after my wife shoots it. Byron