New Ruger Rifle

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Ruger is introducing an AR style rifle today.

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/SR556/

 

[RonJ]

Thirty round capacity? Bill Ruger wouldn't be happy.
I thought sure it would be a Mini-16.

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

Here's my "first glance" opinion.

How "AR" is this rifle? Yes it is piston driven as opposed to gas, and that's good, but what about compatibility with AR parts?

Also, MSRP seemed just a tad high? What about magazines? Were thoese AR mags? They certainly didn't say so. Not to be would be out of the box.

I'm going to have to call BS on this one. Just like the LCP and the new revolver...yeah...pretty good idea...but failed to hit the mark. I wasn't impressed with using TAPCO parts. Yes, I've bought some but they are not "main stream"....if you know what I mean?

What about just a regular Ruger AR? With their name, and if they could do a good job, it would sell.

I think Ruger is getting away from its real product base. What about Blackhawk single actions? No. 1 and No. 3 falling blocks? M77 bolt actions? What about some new, small wheelguns without locks and plastic parts?

What about products in blued steel and walnut? What about products without all the tupperware?

I for one will pay for quality.

I miss the "old Ruger". It was a company that you could always say had great products, innovative ideas, well made products and the most bang for the buck. That seems to have vanished?

 

[Jerry in SC]

They smell money...

 

[2Loud4You]

Magpul Pmags are AR mags. I use them with my Sig 556 which uses standard AR mags.

My question is whether or not it was designed around gas piston operation or if it a direct impingement conversion.

 

[Forester]

8 pounds without the mag! Typical Ruger heavyweight.

 

[gr8AmericanBash]

Originally posted by 2Loud4You:
Magpul Pmags are AR mags. I use them with my Sig 556 which uses standard AR mags.

My question is whether or not it was designed around gas piston operation or if it a direct impingement conversion.

+1 P-Mags are serious AR mags

 

[Andy Griffith]

With an MSRP of $1995 they are out of their ever loving minds!!!

Bill Ruger set out to design and make affordable firearms for responsible citizens. To think that Bill made a fortune doing just that, rather than on stock price rise and fall- and didn't have to borrow money to boot!

I think the "affordable" part of the slogan has been permanently shelved.

I may get flamed for this, but with Ruger's current run of luck, I'll be the first to bet that there will be a recall on it in the first three months of delivery. Don't get me wrong, I think they make some great products and own several, but pricing on this takes the cake!

$1000.00 needs to be shaved off the top of this today before anyone else sees it.

 

[roarindan]

2THOUSANDDOLLARS!!!!!?????

que "Emily Latella""......................
"NEVER MIND"

 

[GatorFarmer]

Doesn't cost much more than a Sig 556. Piston driven AR type rifles are expensive. Save the CMMG model, which is cheaper, but I don't have one so can't tell you if it is any good.

Actual street price will probably be about what a Colt 6920 sells for. Shrug.

I already have a Sig 556, so I've got the piston business covered. Maybe I'd get a Ruger though, just to monkey with.

 

[RGAmos]

Wonder what Knight's thinks about the "SR" in the name. Also, is there something irresponsible about this firearm?

 

[2Loud4You]

You guys are looking at MSRP like it's street price. When's the last time you paid MSRP on an S&W? I'm not saying the price isn't high BUT it's gas piston, not direct impingement and as Gator pointed out, gas piston costs more. I paid $1700 for my Sig 556 (gas piston) and any other gas piston AR will be higher than it's DI counter part. If you haven't been following the trend lately you'll find AR prices across the board have gone up. I'm not trying to defend their price because ultimately the customer will decide if it's too high but don't freak out over MSRP unless that's the price you pay for all your other guns.

 

[RGAmos]

Actually, for the past several months rifles like this have been selling for more than MSRP. Since this is new, I doubt that for the immediate future one of these could be purchased for less than $2500.

 

[2Loud4You]

I think the big rush on EBR's has slowed significantly. I didn't pay MSRP for my Sig and unless you're at a gun show or greedy gun shop many EBR's sold the past couple months have been below MSRP. Not saying some guys didn't get screwed but the prices of November through February have calmed down...at least in my neck of the woods.

 

[Thunderhawk88]

I'll be the first to bet that there will be a recall on it in the first three months of delivery.

+1 I have a bunch of Rugers, but none of the new recall-models. Ruger just seems to be putting them out too fast, without working all the bugs out first.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

It certainly is different from what they usually make but I like it. I've been wanting something about like that for awhile.

 

[Bat Guano]

Since my GI days are over, I don't see the point in rails, rails, rails. My M4gery carries an optical sight (compact ACOG) and flashlight, and that's enough baggage. More weight I don't need, on me or my rifles. And I have a little less invested in my setup than the MSRP of the Ruger with iron sights only.

But anything that promotes wider use and acceptance of the AR can only help. Who knows, it might become the .30-30 of the 21st century.

 

[DJINCO]

For that price I could buy a Lever Action 44Mag and a Lever Action 357Mag.

IMHO more fun, and more useful.

I know, I know, the AR's are required to do the job against the hordes of Zombies.

 

[crofoot629]

Ruger is not who I'd be looking to spend 2K with on a 5.56 AR type platform.

Bushies will be $700 again soon, or I'd rather spend my money many other places/platforms. I'll be interested to see how the rifle shoots and holds up, but I'm sure as heck not their guinea pig.

And it's two pounds heavier then a 6920, no thanks.

Emory

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Originally posted by GatorFarmer:
Doesn't cost much more than a Sig 556. Piston driven AR type rifles are expensive. Save the CMMG model, which is cheaper, but I don't have one so can't tell you if it is any good.

Actual street price will probably be about what a Colt 6920 sells for. Shrug.

I already have a Sig 556, so I've got the piston business covered. Maybe I'd get a Ruger though, just to monkey with.

What is the difference in the operating systems???? I thought they all used gas???