Ruger Distaste

[Blue Brick]

After reading some current and archived threads why is there such a distaste for Ruger revolvers? Ruger revolvers are not substandard, entry level or budget revolvers and are built stronger and are better designed than any other production revolver. Ruger undeniably makes the strongest revolvers.


Go to the library and check out “Ruger and his guns”.

 

[mhuxtable]

I have an SP101 and have shot the GP100....I'd put them up next to my 686 any day. Ruger is one of the best and most affordable gun makers today. Their quality is great and their customer service is amazing.

 

[BYJO4]

While I personally prefer S&W revolvers, Ruger makes an excellent firearm. Based on their sales, it appears to me that alot of folks appreciate their guns.

 

[jmr40]

You must have read much different posts than I have. There may be an occasional disgruntled owner, but overall Rugers are very well thought of.

 

[Fishslayer]

After reading some current and archived threads why is there such a distaste for Ruger revolvers? Ruger revolvers are not substandard, entry level or budget revolvers and are built stronger and are better designed than any other production revolver. Ruger undeniably makes the strongest revolvers.


Go to the library and check out “Ruger and his guns”.

So... how long ya been working for Ruger?

Kinda like Glocks, not so much the gun itself but a good portion of the fanboiz tend to be some really annoying jackwagons.

FWIW I have a number of Rugers in the safe and am a metal frame P series fanboi myself.

No Ruger wheelguns tho. I prefer the older S&W. I would take a new Ruger over most of the new S&W offerings tho.

I AM in the market for a 3 screw .44 Magnum SBH if ya know where I can find one.

 

[Blue Brick]

So... how long ya been working for Ruger?

I wish.....

 

[motorcycle-charlie]

Nothing wrong with Ruger. My sp101 is as tough as they come and also about as heavy as a 5 shot can be, but I still love it. Won't sell it, but at the same time doesn't get carried nearly as much as my Airweight or model 36. The Ruger fits my hand perfectly but My Smiths stay in place better when I run the trigger. I can hit better repeatedly with them. I think it all just comes down to what you are most comfortable with.

 

[MedWheeler]

It's not "distaste for Rugers".. it's just more adoration (some of which might be hype) of the other two brands.. I think Ruger revolvers are pretty respected here.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Ima ruger fan for sure.

But I have a serious gripe about their 6shot DA revolvers

They're just too damn heavy and if I want a lighter one I have to go to a s&w

Ruger DA wheel guns excluding the lcr snubby are throwbacks to the dark ages before ccw when nobody cared how much a handgun weighed. Where is the ruger alternative to a 386 Smith?




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[HOOfan_1]

Kinda like Glocks, not so much the gun itself but a good portion of the fanboiz tend to be some really annoying jackwagons.

I stayed away from Glock for many years because of the fanboyism. I now have one and love it, but I am still not a fanboy, I don't think it is the best auto around.

I don't think I have encountered many Ruger fanboys...I encounter more anti-rugerites...and they usually act in the manner of which you are speaking.

 

[22-rimfire]

Don't know what you are reading about Ruger Revolvers relative to quality. Most comments are pretty positive. I am not a big fan of the huge Super Redhawk, but I own one. The GP-100 is a fine revolver. No complaints. So what exactly are you reading?

Or do you just want folks to sing Ruger's praise? I personally prefer S&W and Colt DA revolvers, but I respect Rugers.

 

[BCRider]

I don't know where you're seeing all this anti-Rugerism. It's not what I've seen around here where Rugers are often recomended and pretty much universally loved by their owners.

I know that I've got an every increasing number of Ruger handguns and I chose them for their well known reputation for great quality at a "working man's" price point.

Having said that I still prefer my S&W triggers among my double action revolvers. But the Rugers I have are not going anywhere in a hurry.

 

[firesky101]

The only Ruger hate I ever see is related to Bill's politics. He is not in charge anymore, but some people don't give second chances. I love me some Ruger firearms. IMO the best firearm company out there.

 

[silvermane_1]

ruger: the only wheelgun that when you run out of ammo, you can use it as a blunt object to beat the BG with and not hurt the gun. lol
BTW i love my .357 Security Six.

 

[DaisyCutter]

I prefer Ruger revolvers and rimfires, best value and excelpent performance IMO.

I dislike Ruger autopistols and centerfire rifles. I've had personal less than adequate experiences with a P89 and Mini-14. They worked okay, but not something I truly trusted. They were sold.

Have a Super Blackhawk, Redhawk, MK2, and 10/22.

 

[skidder]

But I have a serious gripe about their 6shot DA revolvers

They're just too damn heavy and if I want a lighter one I have to go to a s&w

A valid gripe.

That is why I chose the Security Six. According to Wiki the 4" model 19 weighs 36 oz. I just weighed my 4" Security Six and it weighs 34.5 oz.

Smith and Wesson did the same thing. The model 19/66 was slowly phased out. The 4" 686 predecessor ,according to Wiki, weighs 42 oz.

The revolver became a back-seat to the wonder 9. Why spend the extra money to machine a convenient carry weight when you can save production cost by just adding bulk? So goes the death of the "Six" and the "19/66".

The k-frame is still my favorite, but unfortunately if you want a new 6-shot 357, the L-frame and the GP are the primary options.

 

[contender]

I will give two examples.

1. At the International Revolver Championships this year held in California, as I understand it there were 241 contestants. Of those there were 240 Smith shooters and exactly 1 Ruger shooter. That to me is an example of the preference for the Smith trigger plus more models offered by Smith.

2. If I was forced to own one revolver for the rest of my life with no possibility of spare parts or a gunsmith to be available.....it would be a Ruger.

 

[asia331]

Don't work for Ruger..wouldn't mind doing so; and while they are the "home team" I own Rugers because they have proven to be reliable, durable and a superb value for money expended with Customer Service second to none.

 

[CCantu357]

I am unaware of any taste in Ruger sixguns. Long time Smith fan here but until they get rid of the lock, any new revolver I get will be most likely Ruger.

 

[bruzer]

I've read some of the gripes about Bill Ruger. Then I think to myself, "An American business man that kept his company in America."
The Wife bought me one of them Ruger's many years ago. It was used and a screw fell out of it one day. Found a number on the internet to call and a very nice lady from Ruger sent me out a brand new screw at no charge.
That's all I got to say about that.
Good luck and stay safe,
Mike

 

[CCantu357]

Forgot about the Bill Ruger gripes. He stated his point of view, it never affected his weapons. From what I know about him he was damn good gun maker and gave quality American products to good people at a fair price. In fact since he passed some of Ruger's new guns make me wonder....Sorry to rant I just get mad when people bad mouth the man!

 

[41 Mag]

I HATE my Rugers. They have cost me hundreds and hundreds of dollars. I mean really!!

I have had to add another set of dies for each one I purchased in a different caliber, plus brass, powders, and a multitude of different bullets for each caliber, simply so I could be sure I found the best loads for each. Not to mention once I got into casting, having to pick up this, that, and the other molds, plus lead to pour into them.

As for the rifles, well I cannot comment on the auto loaders, I haven't quite made that jump just yet even though I have been tempted many times. I DO however have several of their bolt actions and have not found any issues with them what so ever. One of the best rifles I have is a Ruger Compact in .308, and I would guess that it gets around 98% of my attention anymore. It might look like a sawed off kids rifle, but it has accounted for MANY pounds of feral pork int he freezer and even a couple of nice deer.

Heck if I didn't have my Rugers, there ain't no telling how much I might have spent on other things I didn't need.

 

[GP100man]

I`m not biased , I like all Rugers .

 

[plateshooter]

It's all good. Enjoy all of the brands. Look for what is right with them instead of always looking for what's wrong. Get some of each and enjoy the differences.

 

[motorcycle-charlie]

Nothing wrong with Rugers autos either. I have an SR 9 that has been great. I like it much better than the Glock I had. It has been 100% reliable for me and holds a bucket of bullets. It was a great value for me.