Sturm, Ruger Feeling the Effects of Desperate Rivals

Motley Fool ^ | Feb 21, 2020 at 2:40PM | Rich Duprey

[E. Pluribus Unum]

I have noticed that there are some really good deals on "sporting goods" lately.

This must be why.

[Zhang Fei]

IMO, the executives in charge of gun makers are simply bottom of the barrel. They could probably pick better people by highlighting random names in the phone book. Maybe that’s how they went about the recruitment process.

[ChildOfThe60s]

Anyone want a good deal on my S&W stock. I’ll sell it to you for 1/3 of what I paid for it....which is still higher than it is now.

Seriously, I bought $1500 before the 2016 election as a small hedge against the Coughing Crook being elected. Thanks to Trump’s election that is now nearly worthless, but....that loss is dwarfed by my increased earnings the last two years which are directly attributable to the election of Trump.

So, I smile at my “loss”.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

One of the big mail order gun accessory companies is three miles from my house. They bet big that Hillary was going to win and lost. I know because they laid off half their IT staff, one of whom was hired where I work.

[Viking2002]

I already own two .22 plinkers, but Ruger makes a sweet little SAA model called the Wrangler for under $200. Comes in black, silver, and bronze Cerakote. Love to add one to my collection.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

A friend picked up one of those too. He says it’s the funnest gun he owns.

[ChildOfThe60s]

I’m curious as to whom you refer. If it’s a “secret”, email the name.

[Inyo-Mono]

I have a couple of older Ruger “Old Army” black powder percussion revolvers. Built like tanks.

[cdcdawg]

Ruger seems like a really quality buy right now. I have previously owned a Glock 9mm, and my current Ruger Security 9 seems to be at least its equal and at about 1/3 the price. I am just a casual, non-expert gun owner going off of anecdotes. I have the Ruger and an antique Mauser as concealable handguns at the moment.

[matthew fuller]

I’m trying to do my part, Bought a Ruger Security 9 a while back, first Ruger ever for me. It was a nice gun, till that boating accident.

[lurk]

Ruger has some industry icons. The 10/22 will always be in demand with a massive inventory of aftermarket parts. And they have some sweet handguns. They will be okay.

[Viking2002]

*chuckle* I know. of all the firearms out there, these varmint guns can just be the biggest hoot. I have a Model 1873 Chiappa .22 LR that I went so far as to get a twin-buckle Western cowboy belt with a 50 round loop to hold my bullets, and a single strap holster with a tie-down thong, hammer strap, and tooled with my initials on it. I think all that leather might be worth more than the gun, but by God, it looks and feels so good, I don't care. 👍

[Viking2002]

I have an Il Pietta Model 1851 Colt repro (steel frame, not brass!) in .36, and that thing is so ergonomic, it feels like it was designed around my hand. I have never held a pistol that feels so natural to me. I got a belt and holster for it, and really need to take it out more.

[Big Red Badger]

I want a Black one!

[Viking2002]

Yeah, that’s what I was thinking!

[Beagle8U]

Ruger rifles are overpriced and poorly designed.

The barrels are too short and the triggers are crap.

[Equine1952]

I have and old Ruger 77 30-06 and a Ruger 22lr semi-auto pistol. I talked with their customer service people several times. I hold an FFL license. They are great people. Made in the USA and to me, they are good firearms. I’ve dropped several elk and deer with the 77. Stamped in the barrel are the words “Made In The 200th Year of American Liberty”. They’ll be around awhile, I think.

[Inyo-Mono]

Yeah, I have a number of black powder percussion revolvers, including a Colt 1851 Navy and a huge Colt Walker, all very fun to shoot. The 1851 Navy was Wild Bill Hickok’s favorite side arm and one of the most popular pistols during the Old West era in spite of what you see in Western movies and old TV shows.

[Viking2002]

Ever hear of the LeMat?

[Big Red Badger]

LeMat,
Seen in alot of Movies
and I’d like to
Shoot one!