Ruger must be kidding!!

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me neither, RUT
4" kit guns, yes, but 22LR snubbies no

I can see why it would attract buyers, though, as a practice clone companion.
I am a big fan of that theme. Guess I am too doggone picky. I would have much preferred the new SP-22 in 5 shots with 3" barrel, to better match my SP-101. The LCR would be even "better" as a practice clone w/ just 5 vs 8. Now that's being picky!

If they were going to do a 8-shooter, I think they shoulda' done it in WMR, broaden that market appeal just a tad, like S&W has been doing with 22WMR snubbies.
(8 holes are a bit harder/costlier to drill well and time well vs. five)

Guess I will have to vote with G on this one, and with forindoors

but I do hope they sell a ton of 'em
Ruger has been putting a lot of options on the table lately, no gimmicky names or fruit commercials required, I would like 'em to keep on keepin' on with all that.
 
If ya can't afford to practice with .38 spl., can you afford to drop another 4-500 dollars on a practice .22? It would take something on the order of 2-3000 rounds to pay for it.
 
Seems fairly pricey as an initial offering, but I'm sure the price will come down once production gets going. Along those lines, I recently picked up an early '70's LNIB S&W Model 34 with a 4" barrel for $400. Always had a fondness for the shorter snubby version of the Kit Gun, but found I was much more accurate with the longer barrel version.
 
It would take something on the order of 4000 rounds to pay for it

yup
but you might be surprised at how fast you can run thru 4000 rounds of rimfire
or maybe 10,000 rounds... a year
4000 rounds thru a quality rimfire revolver is best labeled "breaking in, smoothing up"

(me, I have dropped >$500 on practice rimfires way more than once, and it has been a cost saver every time)
 
bannockburn said:
Seems fairly pricey as an initial offering, but I'm sure the price will come down once production gets going. Along those lines, I recently picked up an early '70's LNIB S&W Model 34 with a 4" barrel for $400. Always had a fondness for the shorter snubby version of the Kit Gun, but found I was much more accurate with the longer barrel version.
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Congrats -- Nice pick-up! good3.gif

I have the s/s 63 with 4" barrel -- purchased used in 1981, and still on my short list of the "one handgun I would keep if I could only keep one"...


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not meaning to hijack the thread, but what's not to love about kit guns "just because"
count me in with a 4" 63, and a 4" 651
both old vintage "LNIB"... tastes great, less filling :D
 
Certainly there is a big market for a small .22 revolver with a good trigger. The S&W rimfire J-frames have heavy actions to ensure reliable detonation. The springs can't be lightened much without risking reliability. The Taurus 94 triggers are unbelievably heavy out of the box. But the LCR platform has a reputation for great triggers. Let's see how it plays out, but the market is certainly there. Centerfire ammo is costly, so more people want a good .22 to help save on ammo costs.
 
Never had a reason to buy a plastic gun, but now the caliber fits the construction. This is the first time I ever gave the LCR some serious thought.:rolleyes:
 
The Old Fuff, who has some industry experience, notes that the .38 Special version of the LCR is $525 (MSRP). All other things being equal, it is no less expensive to make a .22 - although some folks seem to think it should be.

Manufacturers do not price they're guns on what cartridge they are chambered in, but rather what it costs them to make one. Unfortunately real quality costs these days, and that's been true for as long as I can remember.
 
While I understand the "I don't "get" 22LR subbies" it does make sense to some people.

a- it is a gun (need we go on?)
b- shooting a gun the same configuration as your carry makes sense...especially when the ammo is cheap
c- a plinking gun that is concealable can be useful
d- even a .22 is better than nothing so elderly and those intimidated by larger calibers can be armed
e- some folks just like snubs


It is not for me but hey...if you want one I am glad they make them. And I hope they make money so more .22 revolvers are manufactured.

Heck, I hope enough are made that a couple of new gun companies hop in the market (it is lonely since Colt and Smith & Wesson went out of business :()
 
Manufacturers do not price they're guns on what cartridge they are chambered in, but rather what it costs them to make one
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Not Ruger.

They keep their prices a certain percentage below Smith & Clinton (20% ish)

Cost has nothing to do w it
 
I dunno, G
the way I heard it Ruger has had some tough times making profit, and not that long ago
say what you want about Taurus and Keltec, but you cannot lay all that cost savings on 'non-union' alone
I admire Bill Ruger for what he brought into the marketplace, I don't get wrapped too tight over what he said about bottom feeder capacities. Ruger has put more "new/different" into the marketplace since new management took over, and they fill a desperately needed gap in the revolver marketplace

PS
then again, it takes my breath away to see what they sell new SPs for vs. what I paid for mine.. but most everything 'new price' takes my breath away ;)
 
Ruger is listening to the firearm consumer more and more the past few years. With the pricings of S&W,and Colts thru the roof right now,why not Ruger firearms as the next best bet. I am waiting for a .22 magnum in the LCR revolver next.
 
MSRP

just Friendly (TGIF) Friday curiosity here, folks
but do any of you guys actually pay MSRP for any current manufacture NIB handgun ?
(I never have, just wondering, I always figured ~$100 off on street price or pass on buy)
 
not having to deal with the cost of doing business in US

Japanese made Browning rifles ain't dirt cheap
I doubt they be a union shop, but maybe so, G
(long long history of "the company store" tradition, the way I heard it)
made in USA they ain't, but they actually do QC
dirty rotten shame they don't build revolvers
if Browning did a 22 rimfire revolver (made anywhere), I just might have to pony up MSRP, just to be the 1st kid on my block to find out, win, lose, or draw

but me, I have no personal complaints about Browning, or Ruger, or even S&W QC
some do, some don't
(it's just the "new & improved features" that that the new S&W is into that don't often tinkle my wind chimes)
 
Not Ruger. They keep their prices a certain percentage below Smith & Clinton (20% ish)
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Yes, that was Bill Ruger’s intention, at least when he was the new kid on the block, but less so now because it isn't necessary. But within a certain model, changing the price because of a different chambering doesn’t happen if all other things are equal.
...do any of you guys actually pay MSRP for any current manufacture NIB handgun?
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No, or maybe I should say very, very seldom over a long lifetime. But they are handy when making comparisons because street prices are often not uniform.
 
I just picked up a k-22 for $254, but haven't shot it yet.:( It's dark when I get off work, but tomorrow is Saturday and the lead will be flying.:)
 
they are handy when making comparison
agreed

but Buds prices are my currently preferred criteria (NIB current manufacture, stock)
I figure that if I can match that, I haven't hurt myself too bad, if include tax/shipping/FFLtransfer when figuring 'OTD' on new stuff... then I go shopping
 
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