When Ruger first announced their new Precision Rifle, I posted an article featuring the incredible upgrades offered at such a reasonable price. However, at the time I had been unable to fire the RPR, so all of the accolades and positive features were just window dressing for the real question - how does it shoot? Well, Ruger must have heard my frustrations, as they offered … [Read more...]
The New Ruger American Pistol
Sturm, Ruger & Company just announced the production of the Ruger American Pistol. A companion to the bolt-action rifle with the Ruger American name, the Ruger American Pistol is a striker-fired pistol specifically designed to meet the U.S. Military's design requirements for a new issue pistol. In addition, the Ruger American Pistol was designed with "voice of the … [Read more...]
Ruger LCR .327 Magnum
Ruger has been on fire in recent years, not only selling millions of existing firearms but also producing multiple lines of new firearms as well. Recently Ruger announced their new LCR in .327 Magnum. Though Ruger has long since expanded beyond the single action revolvers that made them famous, they still have a passion for the wheel gun. The new LCR .327 Magnum will combine … [Read more...]
New Ruger Knives – An Edgy Partnership with CRKT
Ruger is well-known for its firearms. But did you know the company also makes knives? That's what we are taking a look at today: Ruger knives. Technically, that isn't completely accurate. Ruger actually teamed up with CRKT to produce a wide range of blades. As both companies are very good at what they do, this would appear to be a good partnership. So, let's dive in and … [Read more...]
Ruger LC9 Conversion Kit
Sturm, Ruger & Company continues to capitalize on a powerful market increase marked by the 2 million new firearms manufacturing feat in 2013. The latest offering by Ruger is a LC9 conversion kit for their LC380 semi-auto pistol. The LC9 conversion kit is a very easy switch, and is specifically designed to fit a LC380 frame. Just a few years ago the .380 craze was in full … [Read more...]
Ruger Polycase AMX Ammunition
Ruger continues their expansion en route to becoming a one stop shop for all things firearms. The latest addition is the partnership with Polycase Ammunition to produce a Ruger branded AMX ammunition. This new ammunition is an injection molded mixture of powdered copper and polymer, with a patent-pending twist shape design reported to provide maximum hydraulic displacement with … [Read more...]
Ruger Precision Rifle – A Sniper’s First Look
Ruger is no stranger to an innovative approach to firearms manufacturing. The company's forward thinking team has produced patented new technology, and dozens of highly reliable firearms. In fact, it was Ruger's non-traditional firearm philosophy, and astute market awareness, that placed Ruger on the fast track to success. Ruger is on fire with new additions to their high … [Read more...]
Ruger SR-556 Take-Down Rifle
Ruger Firearms has just announced the introduction of the SR-556 Take-Down AR-15 rifle. Expanding upon the innovative technology that brought the [easyazon_link identifier="B00JJK5JBW" locale="US" tag="bluesheecom-20"]Ruger 10/22 Take-Down[/easyazon_link] rifle in 2012, the Ruger SR-556 Take-Down will offer shooters the same incredible adaptability on an AR-15 platform. The … [Read more...]
The Ruger SP101 in .327 Magnum
Ruger has produced another ad campaign promoting their SP101 revolver in .327 Federal Magnum. The .327 Magnum started as an unknown and odd cartridge, but after initial testing, was found to be much more viable than some originally thought. Richard posted an article on this firearm back in 2007, but there seems to be a growing number of revolver shooters that are interested in … [Read more...]
Ruger 22/45 Lite Blue
Ruger has introduced a new handgun into their family, the Ruger 22/45 Lite Blue. The BlueSheepDog crew will be seeking out this new handgun at SHOT Show to get some more pictures and hopefully get to shoot one at the Media Day at the Range. Based upon the very popular Model 22/45, the new Lite Blue is immediately distinguishable from its cousins. … [Read more...]