Ruger countdown here we go again

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need an lcr in 327 mag...IMO.. the 1911 would be generic at best. What can they offer that others do not? a Polymer single stack? if they cannot beat the price of the RIA or the Taurus 1911's then there is no point... IMO of a ruger 1911...

a polymer framed single action... neat.
 
I tried to order an XGI in .308 back in the day...it was in their catalog, but no distributors had it.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr
 
I always thought that ruger produced nice revolvers. Everything else they have made has been kinda substandard in my book. So I am hoping for a Blackhawk .454 casull. I know keep dreaming. :)
 
A copy of the P11 or an AK variant.:p

Everyone knows it supposed to be a 1911. Let's just hope it doesn't come with two paragraphs of warnings stamped into the gun.:)
 
From a "Ruger Source"

Jeff Quinn said:
It's not just a polymer frame, but the ejector rod has a built-in laser module, with the battery under the right grip panel. The laser is activated when the hammer is cocked, just as it passes the half-cock notch, and the laser goes off when the hammer drops, greatly saving on the battery life. It uses a proprietary direct-metal contact, so there are no wires showing. Production is scheduled for second quarter 2010, but there are about 20 pre-production models floating around. I really do not care for the Realtree camo finish on the polymer components, but a fake case-hardened look will be offered later, and the finish does go pretty well wth the titanium cylinder, which is offered only on the .45 Colt model. The .357, .44 magnums will have a blued steel cylinder, with stainless offered next year. The model with the birdshead grip has a built-in lanyard loop at the heel of the polymer pistol grip. No Bisley model is planned at this time. I know that traditionalists will cringe, but let's give the plastic Blackhawk II a chance.
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Jeff Quinn said:
What really pi$$es me off, is that Ruger had to submit one for approval to be NY compliant, and Chuck Schumer got wind of the "plastic" revolver, and has already started proceedings to ban "plastic revolvers", just as they did when Glock introduced their polymer-framed pistol years ago. Back then, even though the HK VP70 had been around for awhile with its plastic frame, idiots were hollering about the plastic Glock being able to evade a metal detector. Same thing with the BH II. They do not even acknowledge that a metal detector can detect a single cartridge, let alone the fact that the BH II has a steel inner-barrel and other components! ONLY the frame, grip frame (which are integral in this design), barrel shroud, and the trigger are polymer.

The sixgun really looks pretty cool, but I am contractually forbidden to show a picture until January 4th.

One small criticism: I think that the laser module would have been better placed in the base pin for stability, but it does work well in the ejector rod. The rod is a bit stiffer to work than on a standard Blackhawk, and the ejector stroke is shortened 1/8 inch on the BH II, but it still does its job well. Everybody wants lasers on their guns these days, and Ruger could have just put a section of Picatinny rail on the barrel shroud, but for aesthetic reasons, the module in the ejector looks much better.
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It's not just a polymer frame, but the ejector rod has a built-in laser module,
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I have the LCR and the LCP both equipped with a Crimson Trace Laser. I lost faith in Ruger because of the problems I had with a SR9and my LCP but their customer service quickly resolved the problems and restored my faith in their products. I have since bought the LCR and would not hesitate on the purchase of their new light weight polymer frame revolver.
 
Hmmmmm.... polymer framed single action.... With this line of reasoning it should have a tac rail and and extended loading gate release...
 
When the LCR and LCP came out there were leaks and pictures in the interwebz prior to their "release"...how come none this time :(
 
What a silly, needless idea. Single-action revolvers are a niche market for enthusiasts who appreciate them for very specific reasons. None of those reasons are in any way aided -- in fact they are almost universally diminished -- by making that style of gun out of polymer, adding lasers and so forth.

Polymer construction, laser sights, and other modern advances make sense when applied to a certain style of handgun. Lighter weight, smaller size, non-optimal sighting conditions, etc. all can make defensive sidearms more suited to the task of being carried concealed for personal protection.

The fairly minor set of firearms buyers who purchase single-action revolvers inarguably includes a very VERY small subset of shooters who would ever choose a such a gun as their defensive sidearm. And that community includes a very, in fact overwhelmingly, LARGE subset of shooters who would regard these additions as an abomination.

The very idea of a polymer single-action revolver with a laser sight is a hyperbole that one might toss off to ridicule by jest a mis-matched set of concepts, e.g: a Davey Crickett kids' rifle in .460 Weatherby, a D/A revolver with a tactical rail, a 1911 in .25 ACP, a Lorcin with a Bo-Mar rib and target sights, ... or a polymer S/A revolver with a laser sight.

I hope the above statement from the "Ruger insider" is a hoax. If not, it just puts Ruger in a bad light -- clutching at straws, willing to build ANYTHING, no matter how absurd, to try to make sales.

Honestly, the old Hawkeye single-shot "revolver" was a better idea...and it wasn't a great idea that died after only 3,300 or so were made.

Poor Ruger. :(

-Sam
 
That's an interesting link. I like to read Jeff's gun reviews. I'm not digging a poly SA Blackhawk though. What's the point?
 
It doesn't matter.
They got what they wanted.
People talking and looking.
Slick marketing.
 
need an lcr in 327 mag...IMO.. the 1911 would be generic at best. What can they offer that others do not? a Polymer single stack? if they cannot beat the price of the RIA or the Taurus 1911's then there is no point... IMO of a ruger 1911...
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So, if they cant beat the cheapest cast frame filipino 1911, or the crappiest fit and poorest quality brazil made 1911 they shouldnt bother? I hope it DOES cost more and is better quality. If its no better than the taurus they can keep it.
 
zombie:

Where did you find Mr. Quinn's comments about the BH II? GunBlast.com doesn't seem to contain those statements, so I'm guessing another forum. Gotta link?
 
The polymer-framed SA with a laser is a joke. No company big enough to have a marketing department would build something that stupid, leave alone market it to the general public with a countdown. Seems to me that someone is pulling your legs, folks (looks like Mr. Quinn from Gunblast.com).

I'll guess 1911.
 
HAHAHAHA ok ok seriously id rather have a 1911 from ruger than a poly single action

i figured i had room to gripe a bit untill you tell me that its a complete waist of R&D

it would be great if firearms companies started listening a little to us before trying to just run the whole field with one idea

dont get me wrong the LCP was a good idea (even if it was just a keltec clone with a recall) and i own the LCR so my feelings are obviously not against polymer but when are they going to stop?
polymer M2?
how bout a polymer RPG?
heck everything should be polymer right? lets make a polymer auto 5 shotgun just cause itll be different

ruger needs to take a hint just cause you can doesnt mean you should
 
I love Ruger and I hope it is a model 96 lever action in 460 S@W but 454 casull will work in a pinch. Ruger has the best customer service of any gun manufacturer imho.
 
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