Why aren't Ruger semi-auto pistols popular?

[ZeppelinM16]

I've read nothing but fantastic reviews about these pistols. Why aren't they more popular in the shooting community? They are produced by an incredibly reputable manufacturer so why not more rave about them???

 

[REAPER4206969]

Their LCP is extremely popular. Their full size pistols are big and heavy.

 

[rjrivero]

Seems like "el mariachi" liked his rugers.

Maybe a bit too much!!

 

[Bill_G]

+1 on they are chunky and heavy. but boy are they reliable.

 

[CDW4ME]

Like has been said, other than the LCP the pistols are chunky, thicker, bigger, than competing brands therefore not as easy to carry; it wouldn't matter strictly for HD.

 

[swiftak]

SR9 aint heavy or clunky. I own 4 Ruger autos including the SR9.

 

[PX15]

JMOfartO:

I love the rimfire Rugers, and consider the old "Standard" 22 pistol as one of the finest rimfire plinkers ever made.

I love the Ruger revolvers... I've had a 357 mag. Security-Six for decades, and it's my wife's bedside "bump in the night" choice. My Son has a Ruger Single-Six Convertible 22cal revolver I bought him when he was 5..

I like Ruger products generally, but the centerfire pistols just seem to big, bulky, awkward, whatever.

Just personal opinion, I'm sure other folks have a differing opinion..

Best Wishes,

Jesse

 

[ahpd1992]

Ruger isnt as flexible in the options they offer. As an example I loved my P345 but I cant stand the double/single trigger set up. I know this is done to get military and LE contracts, but why not offer trigger options. I probably wouldnt have sold mine if I could get a different trigger set up. Ruger autos do not sell as well so they arent going to spend the money on the manufacturing required to do this, and until they do this they wont sell as well, and round and round it goes.

Besides they dont make an auto in 357Sig or 10mm which all of their autos are definately strong enough to handle. So now I cant get the trigger I want or the calibers I want, therfore I look elswhere. Too bad I like Ruger, own their stock in my retirement account, not enough shares to where they'd listen to me unfortunately

 

[Pilot]

I love the rimfire Rugers, and consider the old "Standard" 22 pistol as one of the finest rimfire plinkers ever made.

I love the Ruger revolvers... I've had a 357 mag. Security-Six for decades, and it's my wife's bedside "bump in the night" choice. My Son has a Ruger Single-Six Convertible 22cal revolver I bought him when he was 5..

I like Ruger products generally, but the centerfire pistols just seem to big, bulky, awkward, whatever

My sediments exactly. I will also add that some of the details on the Ruger centerfire autos seem a little cheap to me, like the safeties. In the big picture not a huge deal, but when one can buy CZ's in the same price range the point is moot.

 

[Clarence]

The trigger pull on the Ruger center-fire autos is atrocious............IMO

 

[atomd]

but when one can buy CZ's in the same price range the point is moot.

I don't know about you, but I don't see any CZ pistols going for $259 new like Ruger sells. A few years ago CZs were less money, but they still weren't $259. These days all the CZs I see are about $400 and up. The 75Bs I've been coming across are $500 now.....but everyone still thinks they are "cheap". Not anymore they aren't.

 

[Balrog]

Ugliness plays a big role in their lack of popularity.

 

[benderx4]

Why? For the same reason that S & W semiautos aren't more popular: There are SO MANY other better choices out there to choose from. HK, Sig, CZ, Glock, XD, etc.

 

[Mastifflover]

Built like a tank but carry like one too. The SR9 is decent but not good enough to draw buyers away from other brands.

 

[rogertc1]

Just wait till the Ruger 1911A1 (maybe) comes out Monday!!!


http://www.ruger-firearms.com/

 

[loadedround]

I agree with several other posters that the older Ruger semi-auto pistols were a little clunky, not as big as some of the others such as the Beretta M9 and the Sig P226. However the new Ruger P345 and the little LCP in 380 are rather nicely designed and small. All Ruger pistols are 100% reliable with proper ammo and maintenance. If you have any doubts about the popularity of Ruger semi-autos, try to find a LCP in stock on your dealers shelf. I had to order mine and wait almost three months to get it.

 

[Walkalong]

I agree with several other posters that the older Ruger semi-auto pistols were a little clunky, not as big as some of the others such as the Beretta M9 and the Sig P226.

Don't care for those either.

Bad: Ugly, clunky, horrible trigger pull.

Good: Inexpensive, dependable, accurate enough.

 

[Trebor]

The Ruger "P" series pistols (P-89, P-95, etc) are large, clunky, and have mediocre triggers, at best. The good news is they are reliable and fairly inexpensive.

But, the size and long and heavy DA trigger puts many people off of the guns. That's why they aren't more popular.

 

[Redneck with a 40]

If I were in the market for a 9mm, I'd definitely give a serious look at the SR-9, its a very nice pistol for under $500.

 

[schmeky]

My hats in the clunky, ugly, bad trigger, & average overall accuracy category. Besides, a safety or a decocker has no business on the slide.

And yes, I've owned a P-90, P-95, and a P-whatever the DAO is. They are forgettable guns IMHO. The SR-9 has a trigger from hell; it should be $269.00, and be offered with a factory rebate of $200.00

 

[Katana8869]

I love my Ruger auto's and revolvers. Other than the fact that they work great, I buy Ruger products so that I can help all the internet commandos keep their cammo jockey's in a wad.

 

[eldiabloe1]

Ruger is the Craftsman tool of the gun world and the others are Snap-on. Both do the job well but one has a little more finesse.

 

[jwsturr]

SR9 is the first handgun I've purchased. And the reason I joined THR today. Just breaking it in, and not an expert with it. But "fit and finish" as they say, ranks with the big boys IMO. Plus they're made inthe USA and have great customer service...

 

[19-3Ben]

I think the reasons mentioned above are why they aren't as popular as they should be.
A local store has an everyday price of $269 on the P95, and $345 on the SR9.

Take a look at the P95. At that price it really is unbeatable. Can you thin kof any other gun that has a reputation for being built as strong as the p95 at even 10 times the price? In terms of price/durability you can't beat it.

As for the SR9, in my limited experience it is as nice as any other plastic strikerfired gun like the M&P, Glock, XD, etc... And at $345 new, it undercuts the price by approx $200. That buys a LOT of ammo and range time. Heck, that $200 difference can buy you a personal pistol tutoring session. I'd rather be the guy with an SR9 who has been professionally trained than the guy with the H&K who is just flying in the breeze.

I think Rugers are a TREMENDOUS value and terribly overlooked.

 

[Mike J]

Most of the P-series guns were designed as service pistols not for concealment. They are reasonably accurate. They are reliable. They are not the easiest to conceal. It takes more work to learn the trigger of a P-series pistol than it does a Glock or Xd.
I thought about buying a P-345 more than once. The biggest drawbacks I see to it are all the politically correct features. The magazine disconnect (poorly designed in my opinion), internal lock & the loaded chamber indicator.
When you put this together with the recent recalls Ruger has had on new releases it puts a lot of people off.
I own a P-944 and am happy with it. I carry it sometimes when size isn't an issue. I'd like to have a P-95 & might one day if I run accross the right deal. I know the P-series are good guns but I also understand why many people don't care for them.