Sold on Ruger

[Delford]

Wojownik
That is the definition of "irony". Great story.
I have a P345 as my concealed carry and bedside companion. Stout and sure. A friend has Super Redhawks and Blackhawks in .44 and .41 which are fun to shoot but ammo costs are up :-( My P345 is happy with any 230 gr load from the US or Europe and my supply has averaged around $.38/round. Definitely a fun shooter.
1911 Guy
I'm not a big S&W fan but I shot the Sigma 9SVE belonging to another friend better than the other five guys there that day. Yes, a long pull but once I got used to it I was good at about 15 - 20 yards. I wasn't that good on his PD 1911 granting .45 acp is a little peppier.
I'm glad I've had no issues with my P345 so I haven't had to use CS.

 

[leadcounsel]

I have had a recent positive experience with Ruger.

I have an old Ruger and a small part broke. They suggested sending it in, but the gun has long been discontinued and if they didn't have the part, they would offer to replace the gun with a credit toward a newer model. Long story short, it would cost shipping there, weeks of wait, and shipping back.

Instead, I asked if they could just send the part, which they had on hand, and they did, free of charge. Saved a lot of money in shipping and wait times, and cost me nothing.

I'm a big fan of that company - in spite of Bill Ruger's famous anti comments.

 

[1911 guy]

I think recent history has shown that Bill Ruger became a hindrance to his own company. R&D and marketing have taken off like a rocket since his "departure".

 

[Blue Brick]

Big Ruger fan here.......but only the old stuff.

 

[Blue Brick]

Pics?

 

[Outlaw Man]

The only negative I've ever heard from Ruger's customer service is that they'll "fix" any upgrades you made and restore it to factory condition. That's true with several manufacturers, though, and I can kind of understand (someone will claim that Ruger let it leave the factory that way and they hurt themselves or it catastrophically failed).

I own a few Rugers myself, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy more.

 

[FROGO207]

The answer to having a modified firearm sent back to Ruger, or any other maker for that mater is to remove the upgrades/handgrips and ship it back assembled as a stock firearm. I save all the old parts so I can do that. For that matter test it as stock before returning it for problems to be sure the upgrade is not the actual problem.

 

[vito]

I bought my first Ruger many years ago, a P97. I wanted a 45acp and knew nothing about guns, and went into the gun store looking at everything. This Ruger was the least expensive 45 in the store, and all I could afford at the time. To date this gun has had thousands of rounds through it, and has worked flawlessly. The only thing I have done to it is upgrade the sights for better use when it is dark. Years later I bought an LCP, then an sr40c, and most recently, an LC9s. This last buy has become my every day carry and has the best trigger feel of any handgun that I own (other than possibly some of my S&W revolvers when fired SA). Ruger is first rate in my opinion and a top value. I have yet to need their customer service for any of the four semi autos that I own from Ruger, and hope it stays that way.

 

[FROGO207]

The only things that I have needed were the firing pin assys on two of my .22 target pistols. One a MKI about 72 vintage and a SS MKII from the 80's that have had about a half a million rounds through them collectively. Yes I purchased the firing pins from Brownells and a second set of spares as well for what they cost.

 

[Mike J]

I only own a couple of Rugers. My old P-series pistol & SR 1911 haven't given me any problem. I don't mess with the P-94 much anymore. I like the SR 1911 a lot.

 

[stchman]

I own 10 Ruger firearms

10/22 Target Tactical
22 Charger
SR22
Mark III 22/45
P95PR
KP95PR
P90TH
KP90
SR9
Mini-14

I have had great service from all my Ruger firearms. When I bought my Mini-14 I chipped the handguard. I called Ruger and they promptly sent me a new handguard for free no questions asked.

The lady on the phone said "If you EVER have any issues with ANY Ruger firearm, let us know, and we will fix it".

People that come on to the forums and bi+ch about their Ruger jamming, call them, they will fix it.

 

[jolly roger]

Always been a S&W guy but wanted a new 357 to take heat off my older collectible Smiths. Checked out a new 686 and a GP100 five inch...bought the GP. It is a FINE gun. Also just bought a Blackhawk convertible 45 Colt/ACP and it is superb also. Of course the 10-22 and MarkII 22s are excellent also. Still have not wrapped my head around their little auto pistols yet since I am a J Frame guy for a LITTLE gun.

 

[vito]

Jolly Roger: I understand your reluctance on the smaller Ruger semi's, and I'll admit that the first two I bought did not really meet my expectations. The LCP seemed perfect due to its size, but it is an unpleasant gun to fire and that keeps me from practicing with it (although with the added Crimson Trace laser I think I can use it effectively at close distances). Then I bought an sr40c, but it is a bit larger to carry than I like, and very "snappy" to shoot as well. Not a bad gun but not one I carry even if that was what I bought it for. Then I got my LC9s, and I think it is about perfect for concealed carry. Small, but not tiny. Reasonable capacity with 8 rounds; an acceptable caliber for SD (9mm). Good sights and outstanding trigger. I think if you try this new Ruger you will start to think about leaving your J-frame at home, at least some of the time. That's what happened to me.