Ben_hutcherson
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I'm somewhat baffled at the fact that you started a thread about how poor Ruger quality is, but went out today and bought another one
IS RUGER QUALITY SUBSTANDARD?
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I'm somewhat baffled at the fact that you started a thread about how poor Ruger quality is, but went out today and bought another one
jmmitc06
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I have yet to have a single firearm I have purchased, with one notable exception, have a reliability issue that wasn't directly caused by something I did. Not saying it doesn't happen, such as the poor fellow with his 8 defective rugers, but as a whole I'm still not convinced that between the major manufacturers there is a *statistically* significant difference in "quality" when it comes to reliability. That being said, the same rules always apply, make sure any gun works before relying on it and I have my band preferences. Also, you shouldn't worry about rust resistance IMO if you properly maintain and clean it. As I sit here typing this I have literally a 100 year old WWI luger on the desk with most of its original bluing.
Also, you shouldn't get upset that someone may accuse you of being a troll when you come on the S&W forum and open up a thread about Ruger quality with no evidence, or even a personal anecdote. It's like going to a tech forum and starting the AMD vs. Intel debate.
Also, you shouldn't get upset that someone may accuse you of being a troll when you come on the S&W forum and open up a thread about Ruger quality with no evidence, or even a personal anecdote. It's like going to a tech forum and starting the AMD vs. Intel debate.
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nocents
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the only problem I have had with my ruger is that they dont multiply like my Smiths and Sigs
SmokeStack Lightning
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Bought my P-90 DC in 1990 and have put 1,000 rds thru it with no problems wotsoevah.
I sometimes carry my LCP with only @ 300 rds thru it, but so far same results.
I sometimes carry my LCP with only @ 300 rds thru it, but so far same results.
I think it's pretty typical for people to distrust newer offerings from Ruger since historically they have been conservative in offering genuinely new designs.
The Mk series .22 pistols are nearly bombproof and hold up to enormous round counts based on what I'm seeing at the local bullseye range, great stock guns as shooters and like the 1911, a platform for customized target competition pistols. The Single Six and DA '6' series revolvers have demonstrated very good longevity also. Many would argue the Sp101 and GP100 revolvers are among the very strongest revolvers of their type, just as the Backhawk and Redhawk guns are.....so, I'm definitely not feeling much of an association with poor quality or durability in these cases.
The P90 and other P series service pistols never had much respect for their dimensions or grace, but overwhelmingly they are known for being solid shooters.
I own 7 Ruger guns, including the LCR revolver....zero complaints.
The Mk series .22 pistols are nearly bombproof and hold up to enormous round counts based on what I'm seeing at the local bullseye range, great stock guns as shooters and like the 1911, a platform for customized target competition pistols. The Single Six and DA '6' series revolvers have demonstrated very good longevity also. Many would argue the Sp101 and GP100 revolvers are among the very strongest revolvers of their type, just as the Backhawk and Redhawk guns are.....so, I'm definitely not feeling much of an association with poor quality or durability in these cases.
The P90 and other P series service pistols never had much respect for their dimensions or grace, but overwhelmingly they are known for being solid shooters.
I own 7 Ruger guns, including the LCR revolver....zero complaints.
This could be why some consider marathonrunner a troll poster.I'm somewhat baffled at the fact that you started a thread about how poor Ruger quality is, but went out today and bought another one
REM 3200
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I have the same "problem" 
with Ruger that I have with Smith & Wesson.
I don't own enough of them!
with Ruger that I have with Smith & Wesson. I don't own enough of them!
derfarhar333
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I've owned 3 Ruger semi autos and 1 revolver (LCR). All 3 semi autos had issues from the 1st round to the last. The P95 was and is an enigma. Accuracy (if you can call it that) was erratic at best because there was no accuracy. It was all over the place. The SR1911 had the front sight on backwards out of the box (no joke!) and wouldn't feed reliably at all. The LC9 wouldn't even feed FMJs. I've had excellent luck with S&W so I stick with them. I hear nothing but good things about their revolvers and I plan on picking up 1 or 2 of em 1o these days.
My 9mm Shield jammed the first time I used it and 4 times today during a 200 round session. The spent round would not eject. Had to lock the slide, drop the mag, clear the jam, insert the mag, rack the slide and hope it would work (I, if needed, I would still be alive). I have written the company about this NEW gun.
