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Monday, October 19, 2026
Now that it looks like Ruger is being bought out, this might be an appropriate history
R. L. Wilson wrote GREAT books, and I have several. https://www.thegunmag.com/r-l-wilson-prolific-firearms-writer-historian-dead-77/ Unfortunately, he also appeared to be a crook. https://www.forgottenweapons.com/true-crime-collector-skulduggery-r-l-wilson-and-the-trade-of-the-century/
This Ruger book is excellent, although slightly dated (2008). It's the book I went to to discover CW's .267 Winchester Magnum had never been cataloged. Apparently way back when, Ruger had a Custom Shop where you could order whatever Blackhawk you'd like, similar to the first years of the Ruger No. 1 rifles ('67 and '68).
If you're a fan of old Rugers or just curious about the early days of Sturm, Ruger & Co. you should get this book.
I have owned Ruger revolvers, and they are very well made. I believe this "suspension of production" is motivated by the fact they are very pricey. And right now, most people can barely afford rent, food, gasoline, and other needful commodities. My concern is that their defensive revolver line (LCR, LCRx, GP100, and SP101) will really increase in price due to their being no longer in production. Stay tuned.
I don't know. Colt snake guns are being reintroduced and they are very pricey. From what I've heard and read, they are selling all of them they can make.
Many people don't know Bill Ruger started out with hand drills before teaming up with Al Sturm. I had one and the grip is the same angle as my MK IV https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/07/18/ruger-hand-drills/
R. L. Wilson wrote GREAT books, and I have several.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.thegunmag.com/r-l-wilson-prolific-firearms-writer-historian-dead-77/
Unfortunately, he also appeared to be a crook.
https://www.forgottenweapons.com/true-crime-collector-skulduggery-r-l-wilson-and-the-trade-of-the-century/
Very sad and disappointing to see this happening at Ruger
ReplyDeleteIt seems as if they are getting out of the revolver business.
ReplyDeleteLet's give it a couple of years to see how things shake out. Remember, it wasn't a discontinuation of production; it was a suspension of production.
Delete"...it wasn't a discontinuation of production; it was a suspension of production"
DeletePah-TAY-to, Po-TAH-to.
This Ruger book is excellent, although slightly dated (2008). It's the book I went to to discover CW's .267 Winchester Magnum had never been cataloged. Apparently way back when, Ruger had a Custom Shop where you could order whatever Blackhawk you'd like, similar to the first years of the Ruger No. 1 rifles ('67 and '68).
ReplyDeleteIf you're a fan of old Rugers or just curious about the early days of Sturm, Ruger & Co. you should get this book.
I have this book and concur. Great read and historical context.
DeleteHere's a discussion from someone who knows:
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bGxy-eM0OY
I have owned Ruger revolvers, and they are very well made. I believe this "suspension of production" is motivated by the fact they are very pricey. And right now, most people can barely afford rent, food, gasoline, and other needful commodities. My concern is that their defensive revolver line (LCR, LCRx, GP100, and SP101) will really increase in price due to their being no longer in production. Stay tuned.
ReplyDeleteI don't know. Colt snake guns are being reintroduced and they are very pricey. From what I've heard and read, they are selling all of them they can make.
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine how Ruger is not profitable. Some sort of takeover maybe. Skim off the cream and dump it to run off with the easy proceeds.
ReplyDeleteIIRC, Ruger makes cast parts for aerospace purposes. I wouldn't be surprised if that part of the business is larger than the gun side.
DeleteMany people don't know Bill Ruger started out with hand drills before teaming up with Al Sturm. I had one and the grip is the same angle as my MK IV
ReplyDeletehttps://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/07/18/ruger-hand-drills/