Ruger AR-15

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Interesting pic REAPER4206969.

I would love to see an M14 by Ruger. :D

They do make 30 round Mini 14 mags, pricey, but good.

I have laid the man to rest. I am all for what today's Ruger is doing. I am sure another AR maker won't hurt a thing. It should help our case as far as support.
 
That's not a normal AR-15... look at that gas key. Might be for a piston. Unless they integrated the key into the bolt assembly itself. Which isn't a terrible idea, if done with proper metallurgy. It would eliminate the need for staking, and you couldn't get the key loose.

It'd be nice if Ruger did "redefine" the platform, as their website says they will. Making less points of failure on the bolt, maybe making the design less pin dependent, etc. Otherwise, they're going to be another "we make an AR, too!" maker.

This really makes me wonder what's going to happen to the Mini...
 
You hold the dinner plate, I'll do the shooting. Thats with any Ruger!

Enough is enough put your dinner plate where your mouth is:D
 
I'm kind of disappointed that Ruger's new product is just an AR-15
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Me, too.

It's not like I can't get an AR from at least, like, two or three other vendors...:)

I'd have preferred a totally revamped gun -- with traditional carbine ergos like the Mini-14 -- to supercede the Mini-14.

I have both, but I don't much like the AR platform, bristling with garbage in all directions. The Mini-14 is a MUCH nicer carbine to shoot, for those of us who like guns that stash under a seat, carry like a lever gun, and point at all well. Like others I don't much like the proprietary magazines or the way they insert on a peg.

If my Mini-14 took easy-to-find, reliable magazines and shot close to MOA, I would never have bought an AR.
 
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That's not a normal AR-15... look at that gas key. Might be for a piston
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I would agree with piston, they want to be different than remmy with the DPMS relabels.. That carrier really looks like a not-so-well done POF carrier...
 
Is it just me or does the timing of this release of a new, domestically produced, piston AR(that can be produced in large quantity, by Ruger)seems to be just in time for the end of Colt's patent right's and exclusive contract for M4s w/ D.O.D.?
Ruger has the manufacturing muscle to pump out large numbers of any desired product and have already been subcontracted out to produce many different parts to quite a few competing firearms companies, such as, Kel-Tec the new Fortis pistol, S&W's PPK, etc.
If this new Ruger is an AR variant, it might bear watching in the near future in regards to Gov't trials & contracts...You never know.....
 
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Well Im gong tomorrow. Ill let you guys know what I see.

My buddy will be there and at work, does some computer consulting stuff and will have his laptop, so I will try to get some early pics and info out.
 
I was hoping to see an improved XGI come back. I'd love to own one in .243

And on the subject of Ruger subcontracting, I've heard they do the castings for Springfield's M1A. So another M14 knockoff would be a walk in the park for them.
 
Hmmm

Just checked the Ruger website...says "A Platform Redesigned" and has a running countdown clock, so info is supposed to be released @1:00PM, Eastern time.

Now, not everyone is a fan of the offerings from Sturm, Ruger & Co. That being said, all of the ones I have owned over 40+ years of shooting have gone BANG! every time, and put the lead where I pointed.

Lead didn't always go where needed, but ALWAYS went where I pointed...
 
I'm glad I only skimmed the first 20 comments and didn't waste anymore time on YET ANOTHER "I hate Ruger thread". Sheesh ...if YOU don't like 'em that's okay but ENOUGH already!
 
I dunno. For some of the failings of Ruger, the 10-22 is a wonderful little rifle, whose design has been copied by others.

I suspect that they will manufacture what they hope will sell. I like the Mini14, and have thought sometimes of getting one, perhaps that one with the BOSS type system on it. I just don't like to clean from the muzzle.

If they made an AR15, I would certainly consider it favorably.
 
Woo hoo, what a great birthday present for Armed Bear: The "Sudden Recall 556 Rifle" - a rifle just like 46 others already on the market, for only a few hundred $$ more - Exciting!!! :scrutiny:

One thing is for sure - no honest man needs this!

:p
 
interesting that they went with black, they could of set it up in flat dark earth or Remington grade mossy oak

the troy front end looks integrated into the gas regulator assembly / gas block
 
For that price...ill stick with my POF, at least it doesn't have a recall in the impending future. And the barrel is way better. As is the gas system. And the stock. And the rails. And pretty much everything else. Like the lower. For the same price.

gun-fucious--where did you get that pic?
 
You can usually get Rugers at about 80-85% of MSRP so street price should be closer to $1600-1700.
 
I agree,

Ho-hum adjustable buttstock
Ho-hum grip (ERGO is better)
Ho-hum color
Bleh twist rate (1 in 8 is better)
Magpul and Troy parts? We can get those already, Ruger.
Crappy price (where's the Ruger workin-man's price point?)


This is a good one, too:

"With significantly improved performance over gas driven rifles" - huh? This one is not "gas-driven"? I got news for them - it's gas-driven sure as the world. It is "piston, gas-driven", as opposed to "direct impingement, gas driven" - they all operate by gas driving *something*.

Hard to imagine a bigger yawner, considering what's already out there.
 
I agree,

Ho-hum adjustable buttstock
Ho-hum grip (ERGO is better)
Ho-hum color
Bleh twist rate (1 in 8 is better)
Magpul and Troy parts? We can get those already, Ruger.
Crappy price (where's the Ruger workin-man's price point?)
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Well, for precision shooting, the ergo grip does lack a bit, but other than that, it is great. As for price, didn't you know that it was a 2-STAGE GAS PISTON SYSTEM?!?!?! It is worth MILLIONS! :D

No really, what is a 2 stage gas system???
 
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