Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunter's Campfire I read Ruger is releasing a lot of firearms in 2018

Great news. Can’t wait to see the lineup! Congrats to Ruger.

Strolling Sportsman's Rifle rack last night, there were very few wood stocks and none that I would consider nice. Black, plastic and cheap is what sells, seems Ruger has gone all in - unfortunate for guys (like me) that like classy wood stocks and deep blued finishes.

Maybe they will build a No.1 in 6.5 creedmoor, that would be cool.

Even better how about another Ruger/Hornady cartridge. 10mm Auto Rim / .400 Ruger whichever they choose. Don't know why it hasn't happened yet. And NO it isn't the same as a .41 Mag. Moon clips for .40 and 10mm or drop in AR / .400 should go well in th GP. New Model Blackhawk with extra .40 cylinder. Maybe a 5 shot Single Six Frame firebreather ??

Often, model proliferation is an indicator of a lack of direction and a lost corporate identity. GD

Would it be that difficult too just build a basic stainless Hawkeye without a Muzzle break, threaded barrel or none of that stuff with a decent stock that doesn’t weigh 10 pounds? What is so difficult about that?
Winchester has I think exactly one stainless mod 70 if I’m correct and it has that stupid fluted barrel.

Bring back the skeleton stock! Slime away haters!


DMc : )

I want a Charger in .17, for my "shoot out the window at varmints" gun.........suppressed of course

I hope we hear some good news this week.

As a lefty, I applaud Ruger for what it has done over the past 3-4 years in the bolt action arena. The short action Hawkeye is a well made rifle with an excellent stock that is proving its worth in the field. The Ruger American Rifle, even as inexpensive as it is, shoots much better than it should. Though I've not purchased one, the 44 Special in the GP100 should be an excellent sidearm that would serve to protect or put food on the table.
Thank you Ruger.

A tang safety m77, Walnut 22-250 in the 5-6lb range would be nice!

Hey Ruger, Bring back the 358 Win.!

How about a Mini 450? A Mini 14 in 450 Bushmaster.

I only own 3 handguns at this point.

Ruger MKII target .22lr
Ruger SR1911.45acp
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm

I've never got rid of a gun that I have acquired but if someone traded me a GP100 .44 special for the 1911, I'd probably do it. Not that I don't like it but once I got the Shield, I'd rather focus on shooting that than the 1911. Not sure why. They are both very accurate. The GP100 appeals to me though.

Might be what the Front stuffers said when the 03 came along too. LOL

What problems did you have with yours? I have one. It's a a bit rough around the edges but serviceable.

I would buy a Ruger American in 17HM2.....

If it's in the Model 77, I'll buy the first one I see!

Did you know that Darrick is getting Ruger to do him a special run of them?

Must be something in the water

Firearms manufacturing is a very tough business model. Starting at suggested retail, the normal mark to suggested retail is 24%. The distributor or suggested wholesale margin is normally 20%. Then you have Federal tax of 11% on long guns and in the case of a handgun the tax is 10%.

In simple terms, a long gun with a factory suggested retail of 500.00 nets the factory about 274.00. The rule of thumb in manufacturing, a firearm selling for 274.00, must have a manufacturing cost, including manufacturing division profit, of 167.00. The other 167.00 of the 274.00 is marketing and other operational overhead.

I am amazed by Ruger when I consider their retail price points and what their manufacturing cost point has to be. Many folks state they want more attention to manufacturing detail by gun manufacturers, but when it comes down to voting, they vote with their wallet.

The most amazing thing now taking place in firearms manufacturing is the demise of revolvers. Because of cost, Smith has almost given up. Ruger's revolvers are rapidly increasing in cost. poly framed auto loaders are cheap to make compared to revolvers and as buyers vote with their wallet, revolvers will become more expensive with fewer choices for wheel gun lovers.