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Okay, I have to admit having a "thing" about the Ruger Standard Autos and their various iterations. They're shamelessly inexpensive (or at least they were), come with two magazines, something Beretta doesn't even do, are utterly reliable, well built and durable, plus they're cheap to shoot.
Years ago I recall reading that because of the trade sanctions against Rhodesia and South Africa, many outdoorsmen in both countries were buying Rugers, particularly the autos. The reason? Not being able to get parts for gun repair, they needed guns that didn't break down or require repair. And Rugers were the logical answer. Regardless of the politics, these little autos were chugging along for years without needing repairs or parts replacements. Also, the way the Ruger autos furiously spit out both bullets and empty cases, is likely to give even stupid criminals cause for reconsideration.
I'd be interested in hearing your experiences with these guns. Do you like the short barrel, bull barrel or tapered target barrel? Do you prefer the standard model or the .22/45 configuration? Do you like the blue or stainless finish or, for some reason, do you detest the gun? (Does it look too much like a Luger?)
Finally, on your ranking of all your handguns, is the Ruger at the top of your list or at the bottom? I've heard many people say if they could only have one handgun, one of the Ruger .22 autoloaders would be it.
What are your thoughts?
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The reviews for the Ruger autos have been sensational
from the beginning. In fact, many people cite the Ruger
as the primary reason other nice .22LR pistols, like the
High Standard and the Browning go down the tubes.
As far as survival guns go, the Ruger autoloader is robust,
easy to field strip and puts out incredible firepower. Yet its
size is about the same as Ruger's single action Single-Six.
I've heard people say that the Ruger looks very much like a
Luger, and for that reason they either like the gun or they'll
take a pass.
Years ago I recall reading that because of the trade sanctions against Rhodesia and South Africa, many outdoorsmen in both countries were buying Rugers, particularly the autos. The reason? Not being able to get parts for gun repair, they needed guns that didn't break down or require repair. And Rugers were the logical answer. Regardless of the politics, these little autos were chugging along for years without needing repairs or parts replacements. Also, the way the Ruger autos furiously spit out both bullets and empty cases, is likely to give even stupid criminals cause for reconsideration.
I'd be interested in hearing your experiences with these guns. Do you like the short barrel, bull barrel or tapered target barrel? Do you prefer the standard model or the .22/45 configuration? Do you like the blue or stainless finish or, for some reason, do you detest the gun? (Does it look too much like a Luger?)
Finally, on your ranking of all your handguns, is the Ruger at the top of your list or at the bottom? I've heard many people say if they could only have one handgun, one of the Ruger .22 autoloaders would be it.
What are your thoughts?
.
The reviews for the Ruger autos have been sensational
from the beginning. In fact, many people cite the Ruger
as the primary reason other nice .22LR pistols, like the
High Standard and the Browning go down the tubes.
As far as survival guns go, the Ruger autoloader is robust,
easy to field strip and puts out incredible firepower. Yet its
size is about the same as Ruger's single action Single-Six.
I've heard people say that the Ruger looks very much like a
Luger, and for that reason they either like the gun or they'll
take a pass.
