Originally Posted by EdM
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by LeonHitchcox
The best answer I can give is that most all firearms companies are now run by accountants instead of engineers. Maximize profits by reducing costs and let the buyer beware.


Bean Counters and younger people are focused on plastic and steel .


The bean counters are only doing what the investor demands. Pretty simple really. I am guessing that Ruger is making a pile of more money selling plastic than they did selling #1's, #3's, lever 22's and 44's, SxS shotguns, African and Express Rifles...


Like everything, there is a balance. A short sighted focus on the bottom line does not always equate to long term success. In fact, it’s been the down fall of a lot of business.

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