VarmintGuy,

IF the SS models were such a success, why does Ruger no longer make any? Most of the recent ones were non-catalogue items made for distributors on a prepaid basis.

The gun rag attention to NO 1s that you cite were not in paid adverts by Ruger that reflect a strong corporate commitment to the line. When is the last time you saw an actual paid ad by Ruger for the No 1s?

Unfixed issues I would cite include -- but are not restricted to

- wafer "recoil pads" on hard kicking models

- triggers that often are set too heavy and are non adjustable w/o special expertise. The effort to do so, even if successful, by the way voids your warranty.

- barrel bedding that is often off center and subject to shifts with humidity changes, w/o further tweaking.

All these issues are fixed on the Ruger American at @ 1/3 the the MSRP of NIB No 1s.

I also say long live the No 1! They are flexible, rugged, and highly useful platforms for making superb hunting tools with un matched balance in the hands and aesthetics. The NIBs however are still an expensive crap shoot.

Regards,
1B

Last edited by 1B; 04/26/14.