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Revolver
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A revolver is a repeating handgun that has a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers and at least one barrel for firing. Revolvers might be regarded as a subset of pistols, or as a subset of handguns. Though the term revolver usually only refers to handguns, other firearms may also have a revolving chamber and these include some models of grenade launchers, shotguns, and rifles. Most revolvers contain five or six rounds in the cylinder, though the original name was revolving gun, the short-hand revolver is universally used. The revolver allows the user to fire multiple rounds without reloading, each time the user cocks the hammer, the cylinder revolves to align the next chamber and round with the hammer and barrel, which gives this type of firearm its name. In a single-action revolver, the user pulls the back with his free hand or thumb. In a double-action revolver, pulling the trigger moves the back, then releases it. Loading and unloading a double-action revolver requires the operator to swing out the cylinder and insert the proper ammunition, the first guns with multichambered cylinders that revolved to feed one barrel were made in the late 16th century in Europe. They were expensive and rare curiosities, not until the 19th century would revolvers become common weapons of industrial production. One of the first was a flintlock revolver patented by Elisha Collier in 1814, the first percussion revolver was made by Lenormand of Paris in 1820 and the first percussion cap revolver was invented by the Italian Francesco Antonio Broccu in 1833. He received a prize of 300 francs for his invention, although he did not patent it, however, in 1835 a similar handgun was patented by Samuel Colt, who would go on to make the first mass-produced revolver. The first cartridge revolvers were produced around 1854 by Eugene Lefaucheux, revolvers soon became standard for nearly all uses. In the early 20th century, semi-automatic pistols were developed, which can hold more rounds, Automatic pistols also have a flat profile, more suitable for concealed carry. Automatic pistols have almost completely replaced revolvers in military and law enforcement use, revolvers still remain popular as back-up and off-duty handguns among American law enforcement officers and security guards. Also, revolvers are still common in the American private sector as defensive, in the development of firearms, an important limiting factor was the time it took to reload the weapon after it was fired. While the user was reloading, the weapon was useless, several approaches to the problem of increasing the rate of fire were developed, the earliest being multi-barrelled weapons which allowed two or more shots without reloading. Later weapons featured multiple barrels revolving along a single axis, the earliest examples of what today is called a revolver were made in Germany in the late 16th century. These weapons featured a barrel with a revolving cylinder holding the powder
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Sturm, Ruger & Co.
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Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. is an American, Southport, Connecticut–based firearm manufacturing company, better known by the shortened name Ruger. The company was founded in 1949 by Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B, Ruger and has been publicly traded since 1969. Ruger produces bolt-action, semi-automatic, and single-shot rifles, shotguns, semi-automatic pistols, Sturm, Ruger & Company was founded by William B. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm in 1949 in a small rented shop in Southport. Ruger is a dominant manufacturer in the.22 LR rimfire rifle market in the U. S. due primarily to the sales of its Ruger 10/22 semiautomatic rifle, the 10/22 is very popular due to being relatively inexpensive and of good quality. As a result, a wealth of after-market accessories and parts were available for it. The availability and variety of after-market parts makes it possible to build a 10/22 using only these parts, Ruger similarly dominates the.22 rimfire semi-automatic pistol market with the Ruger MK II and Ruger MK III, descendants of the Ruger Standard pistol. Like the 10/22, the MkII is supported with a variety of after-market accessories. The 22/45 is similar to the Ruger Standard family of pistols but features a different grip angle, Ruger Casting has plants in Newport, New Hampshire and Prescott, Arizona, making ferrous, ductile iron and commercial titanium castings. Ruger Golf makes steel and titanium castings for golf clubs made by a number of different brands, Sturm, Ruger stock has been publicly traded since 1969, and became a New York Stock Exchange company in 1990. After Alex Sturm’s death in 1951, William B, Ruger continued to direct the company until his death in 2002. From 1949 through 2004, Ruger manufactured over 20 million firearms, and currently offers models for hunting, target shooting, self-defense, collecting, and law enforcement. Sturm, Ruger & Co. is headquartered in Southport, Connecticut, and maintains manufacturing facilities in Newport, New Hampshire, Prescott, Arizona, and Mayodan, North Carolina. Rugers subsidiaries are Ruger Precision Metals LLC in Earth City, Missouri, Pine Tree Castings in Newport, New Hampshire, and Ruger Sportswear & Accessories in Mayodan, North Carolina. Of the total 2,288 makers of civilian firearms operating in the United States from 1986–2010, Ruger was ranked the number one U. S. firearms manufacturer from 2008–2011. In 2011, Ruger manufactured 1,114,687 firearms, as their promotion, the company has set a new goal of 2 million firearms produced per year. From 2009 to 2012, Ruger was the top-seller of handguns, list of modern armament manufacturers TALO Distributors Wilson, R. L. Ruger & His Guns, A History of the Man, the Company and Their Firearms. Sturm, Ruger & Co official site Ruger Official History
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Gun barrel
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A gun barrel is a part of firearms and artillery pieces. The hollow interior of the barrel is called the bore, a gun barrel must be able to hold in the expanding gas produced by the propellants to ensure that optimum muzzle velocity is attained by the projectile as it is being pushed out by the expanding gas. Modern small arms barrels are made of known and tested to withstand the pressures involved. Artillery pieces are made by various techniques providing reliably sufficient strength, early firearms were muzzle-loading, with powder, and then shot loaded from the muzzle, capable of only a low rate of fire. During the 19th century effective mechanical locks were invented that sealed a breech-loading weapon against the escape of propellant gases, the early Chinese, the inventors of gunpowder, used bamboo, a naturally tubular stalk, as the first barrels in gunpowder projectile weapons. Early European guns were made of iron, usually with several strengthening bands of the metal wrapped around circular wrought iron rings. The Chinese were the first to master cast-iron cannon barrels, early cannon barrels were very thick for their caliber. Bore evacuator Bore snake Cannon Muzzle Polygonal rifling Rifling Slug barrel Smoothbore
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Cartridge (firearms)
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Military and commercial producers continue to pursue the goal of caseless ammunition. A cartridge without a bullet is called a blank, One that is completely inert is called a dummy. Some artillery ammunition uses the same concept as found in small arms. In other cases, the shell is separate from the propellant charge. In popular use, the bullet is often misused to refer to a complete cartridge. The cartridge case seals a firing chamber in all directions excepting the bore, a firing pin strikes the primer and ignites it. The primer compound deflagrates, it does not detonate, a jet of burning gas from the primer ignites the propellant. Gases from the burning powder pressurize and expand the case to seal it against the chamber wall and these propellant gases push on the bullet base. In response to pressure, the bullet will move in the path of least resistance which is down the bore of the barrel. After the bullet leaves the barrel, the pressure drops to atmospheric pressure. The case, which had been expanded by chamber pressure. This eases removal of the case from the chamber, brass is a commonly used case material because it is resistant to corrosion. A brass case head can be work-hardened to withstand the pressures of cartridges. The neck and body portion of a case is easily annealed to make the case ductile enough to allow reforming so that it can be reloaded many times. Steel is used in some plinking ammunition, as well as in military ammunition. Steel is less expensive than brass, but it is not feasible to reload, Military forces typically consider small arms cartridge cases to be disposable, one-time-use devices. However, case weight affects how much ammunition a soldier can carry, conversely, steel is more susceptible to contamination and damage so all such cases are varnished or otherwise sealed against the elements. One downside caused by the strength of steel in the neck of these cases is that propellant gas can blow back past the neck
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.22 Long Rifle
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The.22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge is a long-established variety of ammunition, and in terms of units sold is still by far the most common in the world today. The cartridge is often referred to simply as.22 LR and various rifles, pistols, revolvers, and even some smoothbore shotguns have been manufactured in this caliber. American firearms manufacturer J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company introduced the cartridge in 1887 by combining the casing of the.22 Long with the 40-grain bullet of the.22 Extra Long. The round owes its origin to the Flobert BB cap of 1845 through the.22 Smith & Wesson cartridge of 1857 and it is one of the few cartridges that are accepted by a large variety of rifles, as well as pistols. The.22 Long Rifle and related cartridges use a bullet, which means that the bullet is the same diameter as the case. Low cost, minimal recoil, and relatively low noise make the.22 LR an ideal cartridge for recreational shooting, initial training, small-game hunting. Used by Boy Scouts for the rifle shooting merit badge, the cartridge is popular among novice shooters, a wide variety of rimfire ammunition is available commercially, and the available ammunition varies widely both in price and performance. Bullet weights among commercially available range from 20 to 60 grains. Promotional loads for plinking can be purchased in bulk for significantly less cost than precision target rounds, the low cost of ammunition has a substantial effect on the popularity of the.22 LR. For this reason, rimfire cartridges are used for target practice. The low recoil of the cartridge makes it ideal for introductory firearms courses, novice shooters can be surprised or frightened by the recoil of more powerful rounds. Beginners shooting firearms beyond their comfort level frequently develop a habit of flinching in an attempt to counter anticipated recoil, the resulting habit impedes correct posture and follow-through at the most critical phase of the shot and is difficult to correct. With high recoil eliminated, other errors in marksmanship technique are easier to identify, available for this round are AR-15 upper receivers and M1911 slide assemblies. Many handgun manufacturers have an upper pistol conversion kit to make it shoot.22 ammunition and these rimfire conversions allow shooters to practice inexpensively while retaining the handling characteristics of their chosen firearms. Additionally.22 conversion kits allow practice at indoor ranges which prohibit high-power firearms, annual production is estimated by some at 2–2.5 billion rounds. The NSSF estimates that half of the US production of 10 billion cartridges is composed of. 22LR, performance varies between barrel length and the type of action. For example, bolt-action rifles may perform differently from semiautomatic rifles, the.22 LR is effective to 150 yd, though practical ranges tend to be less. After 150 yd, the ballistics of the round are such that it will be difficult to compensate for the large drop, the relatively short effective range, low report, and light recoil has made it a favorite for use as a target-practice cartridge
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.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
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The.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, more commonly called.22 WMR.22 Magnum, or simply.22 Mag, is a rimfire cartridge. More recently, a high-quality 30gr Vmax cartridge from Hornady has been released and this exceeds 2200fps in a rifle and has a reputation for much greater consistency and accuracy than was previously attributed to this calibre. The.22 WMR was introduced in 1959 by Winchester, but was not used by Winchester until the Winchester Model 61 slide rifle could be chambered for it in 1960. By that time, Smith & Wesson and Ruger had revolvers for it, and Savage had come out with the Model 24 and since late 2012, the model 42, a modern update than the 24. It was the only successful rimfire cartridge introduced in the 20th Century, the.22 WMR uses a larger case than the more popular.22 Long Rifle, both in diameter and length. The.22 WMR case is a version of the older.22 WRF. The combination of powder and higher sustained pressures gives velocities over 2,000 feet per second from a rifle using a 30-grain bullet. Since the.22 WMR generally uses the same bullets as the.22 Long Rifle. If sighted in for maximum point blank range on a 3-inch high target and this makes the.22 WMR an effective short to medium range varmint rifle cartridge. The relatively quiet report and negligible recoil also make it a very pleasant round to shoot for extended periods. The.22 WMR can take down small game such as rabbits, groundhogs, prairie dogs, foxes, racoons and it first appeared in the Savage Model 24 combination rifle, followed by Winchesters own Model 61 pump-action rifle and Model 255 lever-action rifle. A number of single-shot and repeating rifles were offered in.22 WMR, the.22 WMR operates at pressures beyond what normal blowback actions typically handle, but the self-loading Jefferson Model 159 was introduced for the cartridge. Until the 1990s, most.22 WMR firearms were bolt-action rifles, in 1977-1985 Harrington & Richardson produced the first American-made semi-automatic.22 WMR. Revolvers in.22 WMR are made by Smith & Wesson, Taurus, North American Arms, Heritage Arms, semi-automatic pistols for this cartridge are produced by Kel-Tec, Grendel and AMT, the latter two now defunct. High-Standard produced various models and versions of their classic two-shot over/under derringer in both.22 WMR and.22 LR, the Argentine EDDA submachine gun uses the.22 WMR round. The.22 WMR is an enlarged, more powerful version of the much earlier.22 WRF, despite frequent claims to the contrary, it should not be used in any firearm except those specifically chambered for.22 WMR. The.22 WMR was for a time the most powerful rimfire round available, though the.22 WMR is more powerful than the.22 Long Rifle.22 WMR ammunition is not manufactured in as large a variety as.22 LR. It also is not as available in retail stores
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.38 Special
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The.38 Smith & Wesson Special is a rimmed, centerfire cartridge designed by Smith & Wesson. It is most commonly used in revolvers, although some semi-automatic pistols, in other parts of the world, it is known by its metric designation of 9×29. 5mmR or 9. 1×29mmR. Noted for its accuracy and manageable recoil, the.38 Special remains the most popular cartridge in the world more than a century after its introduction. It is used for shooting, formal target competition, personal defense. Despite its name, the caliber of the.38 Special cartridge is actually. 357–.358 inches, except for case length, the.38 Special is identical to the.38 Short Colt.38 Long Colt, and.357 Magnum. This allows the.38 Special round to be fired in revolvers chambered for the.357 Magnum. Upon its introduction, the.38 Special was originally loaded with black powder and this.38 Special variant incorporated a 200 grains round-nosed lead Lubaloy bullet, the.38 Super Police. Remington-Peters also introduced a similar loading, testing revealed that the longer, heavier 200 grains. 357-calibre bullet fired at low velocity tended to keyhole or tumble upon impact, providing more shock effect against unprotected personnel. This cartridge was called the.38 S&W Super Police or the. 38/200, britain would later adopt the. 38/200 as its standard military handgun cartridge. In 1930, Smith & Wesson introduced a large frame.38 Special revolver with a 5-inch barrel and fixed sights intended for police use, the following year, a new high-power loading called the. That same year, Colt Firearms announced that their Colt Official Police would also handle high-speed.38 Special loadings, the. 38/44 high-speed cartridge came in three bullet weights,158 grains,150 and 110 grains, with either coated lead or steel jacket, metal-piercing bullets. The media attention gathered by the. 38/44 and its ammunition eventually led Smith & Wesson to develop a new cartridge with a longer case length in 1934—this was the.357 Magnum. During World War II, some U. S. aircrew were issued.38 Special S&W Victory revolvers as sidearms in the event of a forced landing, the new military.38 Special loading propelled its 158 grains bullet at a standard 850 ft/s from a 4-inch revolver barrel. During the war, many U. S. naval and marine aircrew were also issued red-tipped.38 Special tracer rounds using either a 120 or 158 gr bullet for emergency signaling purposes. In 1956, the U. S. Air Force adopted the Cartridge, Caliber.38, Ball M41, a military variant of the.38 Special cartridge designed to conform to the rules of land warfare. By 1961, a slightly revised M41.38 cartridge specification known as the Cartridge, Caliber.38 Ball, Special, a variant of the standard M41 cartridge with a semi-pointed, unjacketed lead bullet was later adopted for CONUS police and security personnel. At the same time.38 tracer cartridges were reintroduced by the US Navy, Marines, tracer cartridges in.38 Special caliber of different colors were issued, generally as part of a standard aircrew survival vest kit. A request for more powerful.38 Special ammunition for use by Air Police and security personnel resulted in the Caliber.38 Special, Ball, in 1972, the Federal Bureau of Investigation introduced a new.38 +P loading that became known as the FBI Load
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Overpressure ammunition
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This is done typically to produce rounds with a higher muzzle velocity and stopping power, such as ammunition used for defensive purposes. Because of this, +P ammunition is found in handgun calibers which might be used for defensive purposes. Magnum cartridges, such as.357 Magnum or, for example, the.357 Magnum is slightly longer than the.38 Special, the lower powered round from which it was derived. +P ammunition, however, is identical to standard ammunition of its caliber. This was done when the ammunition manufacturers lowered the pressure of their standard rounds, +P ammunition was designed to replicate the performance of what had been standard pressure cartridges. +P cartridges are not recommended to be used in firearms of questionable quality, the burning characteristics of black powder used in early cartridges meant that these cartridges operated at low pressures, generally under 25,000 psi. With the advent of smokeless powder, which has a far greater energy density than black powder, cartridges such as the. 32-20 Winchester and. 44-40 Winchester were chambered in both revolvers and lever action rifles, and the rifles actions could handle much higher pressures. This led to machine gun only loads in these calibers, which provided far more velocity and energy in the rifles, but were not safe in the revolvers due to the higher pressures they generated. These loads were dropped due to a combination of safety concerns. The first modern smokeless powder cartridge deliberately loaded by a manufacturer to higher than standard pressure was the.38 ACP. This cartridge provided performance similar to other.38 caliber cartridges of the time, like the rifle only loads, the.38 Super could still be chambered in the older.38 ACP guns, producing a dangerous combination. Capable of reaching a muzzle energy of 500 ft/lbs, the.38 Super remains a viable defensive cartridge, though it is most popular in shooting sports such as IPSC. A similar move to a high pressure loading was done on the.38 Special in 1930, producing the. 38-44 HV loadings, official +P pressures are established by the SAAMI for certain cartridges, in general the +P pressure is approximately 10% higher than the standard pressure. SAAMI does not have a +P+ pressure standard, but this indicates a higher than the +P loading. In both cases this is below the pressure of a proof test cartridge, proof pressures are established by the SAAMI, as a percentage of the working pressure, so this places an upper bound on the +P+ pressures of 30–40%. By way of comparison, magnum calibers may be loaded to nearly twice the pressure of the rounds from which they were derived, overpressure rounds are commonly defensive rounds and are loaded by police and others in need of maximum power in a compact firearm. Accordingly, most overpressure rounds are hollow points or other types of expanding ammunition, higher pressure is not the same as high pressure, +P cartridges are generally loaded to pressures far below those typically found in magnum cartridges. Cartridges that are commonly boosted with +P pressures are the 9 mm Luger.45 ACP, and.38 Special, which are all cartridges that date from the early 20th century
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.357 Magnum
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The.357 S&W Magnum, or simply.357 Magnum, is a revolver cartridge with a. 357-inch bullet diameter. It was created by Elmer Keith, Phillip B, Wesson of firearms manufacturers Smith & Wesson and Winchester. It is based upon Smith & Wessons earlier.38 Special cartridge, the.357 Magnum cartridge was introduced in 1934, and its use has since become widespread. This cartridge started the Magnum era of handgun ammunition, the.357 Magnum cartridge is notable for its stopping power. The.357 Magnum was collaboratively developed over a period in the early to mid-1930s by a group of individuals in a response to Colts.38 Super Automatic. Tests at the revealed that those vests defeated any handgun cartridge traveling at less than about 1,000 feet per second. Colts.38 Super Automatic just edged over that velocity and was able to penetrate car doors and vests that bootleggers and gangsters were employing as cover. Though.38 and.357 would seem to be different diameter chamberings, they are in fact identical, the.38 Special nomenclature relates to the previous use of heeled bullets, which were the same diameter as the case. Thus, the only difference in the two cartridges is a slight difference in length, solely for safety purposes. Much credit for the. 357s early development is given to hunter and experimenter Elmer Keith, the. 38-44 HV load used the. 38-Special cartridge loaded to a much higher velocity than standard. 38-Special ammunition. The. 38-44 revolvers were made by using a.44 Special size gun with the barrel bored to accept. 357-caliber bullets, since the frame, cylinder, and barrel were much stronger than the standard.38 Special components, it was capable of withstanding much higher pressures. The. 38-44 HV round, while no longer available, was in most cases the equal of the later.357 Magnum, which works at more than double the pressure of standard.38 Special. Elmer Keith also contributed the Keith-style bullet, which increased the mass of bullet located outside the cartridge, the Keith bullet also employed a large, flat meplat, thus enabling rapid energy transfer for greater wounding properties. At the same time, this design does not deform like a hollow point. These characteristics of the Keith bullet make it suitable for hunting applications as well as for target shooting. In order to reassert itself as the leading law-enforcement armament provider, Smith & Wesson developed the.357 Magnum, Wesson leading the effort within Smith & Wesson, along with considerable technical assistance from Phillip B. Sharpe, a member of the Technical Division staff of the National Rifle Association, the new round was developed from Smith & Wessons existing.38 Special round. It used a different powder load, and ultimately the case was extended by 1⁄8 inch, the case extension was more a matter of safety than of necessity
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.327 Federal Magnum
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The.327 Federal Magnum is actually a super magnum having replaced the.32 H&R Magnum as the pinnacle of power in this diameter revolver cartridge. First introduced by Federal Cartridge company, the.327 Federal Magnum is an attempt to improve on the.32 H&R Magnum introduced in 1984. Like the.32 H&R Magnum, the.327 Federal Magnum is a lengthened, magnum version of the original.32 S&W cartridge, which dates back to 1878. The.32 S&W was a powder cartridge developed by the Union Metallic Cartridge Company with a case length of 0.61 in. In 1896, the.32 S&W Long was introduced, which had a length of 0.920 in. The introduction of the.32 H&R Magnum nearly a century later increased the length to 1.075 in and increased pressures from 15,000 psi to 21,000 CUP. However, the.32 H&R Magnum cartridge failed to attract much interest from gun owners, while felt recoil exceeds that of the.32 H&R magnum, revolvers in.327 Federal Magnum are much easier to control than equivalent models chambered in.357 Magnum. Comparing the two calibers, Chuck Hawks says, There is no doubt that, for most shooters, the.357 Mag. produces uncomfortable recoil and muzzle blast. ATK recoil figures for the.327 Mag. show free recoil energies of 3.08 ft·lbf. for the 85 grain JHP factory load,5.62 ft·lbf for the 115 grain JHP load and 5.58 ft·lbf for the 100 grain SP load. For comparison, ATK figures are 1.46 ft·lbf for the 85 grain.32 H&R Mag. load and 7.22 ft·lbf for the 125 grain.357 Mag. load. Revolvers in.327 Federal Magnum were initially offered by Charter Arms, Taurus, Ruger, the stainless steel Ruger SP101 was originally selected as the development platform for the new cartridge. Freedom Arms made a design, as did U. S. Fire Arms with its 8-shot Sparrowhawk, Ruger offered the double-action 6-shot SP101 and 7-shot GP100, and the full-sized single-action 8-shot Blackhawk, revolvers chambered in.327 Federal Magnum. A version of the Ruger SP101 with a 3 1/16 barrel chambered in the.327 Federal Magnum was released in January 2008, Ruger, U. S. Firearms, and Freedom Arms discontinued these models by the end of 2013. Smith & Wessons Model 632 has also been discontinued, in late 2014, Ruger introduced the smaller-framed Ruger Single-Seven, a 7-shot single-action.327 Federal Magnum revolver based on the Single-Six. In March,2015, Ruger re-introduced the SP101 in.327 Federal Magnum, the current version of the SP101 features fully adjustable sights and a longer 4.2 barrel. In September 2015, Ruger also introduced the LCR in.327 Federal Magnum, in early 2017, Henry Repeating Arms announced production of four new lever-action long guns, with shipping scheduled to begin in March. Firearms author Chuck Hawks suggests that lever-action carbines in.327 Mag, another similar cartridge is the.30 Carbine, which has been offered in Rugers single-action Blackhawk revolver line since 1968
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Action (firearms)
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In firearms terminology, an action is the mechanism that handles the ammunition or the method by which that mechanism works. Breech-loading weapons have actions, actions are not present on muzzleloaders. The mechanism that fires a muzzle-loader is called the lock, actions can be categorized in several ways, including single action versus double action, break action versus bolt action, and others. The term action can also short, long, and magnum if it is in reference to the length of the rifle’s receiver. The short action rifle usually can accommodate a cartridge length of 2.8 in or smaller, the long action rifle can accommodate a cartridge of 3.34 in, and the magnum action rifle can accommodate cartridges of 3.6 in, or longer in length. Manual operation is a term describing any type of firearm action that is loaded one shot at a time by the user rather than automatically. For example, break action is a form of operation using a simple hinge mechanism that is manually unlatched by the operator. These are actions wherein the breechblock lowers or drops into the receiver to open the breech, there are two principal types of dropping block, the tilting block and the falling block. In a tilting or pivoting block action, the breechblock is hinged on a pin mounted at the rear, when the lever is operated, the block tilts down and forward, exposing the chamber. The best-known pivoting block designs are the Peabody, the Peabody–Martini, the original Peabody rifles, manufactured by the Providence Tool Company, used a manually cocked side-hammer. The 1871 Martini–Henry which replaced the trapdoor Snider–Enfield was the standard British Army rifle of the later Victorian era, charles H. Ballards self-cocking tilting-block action was produced by the Marlin Firearms Company from 1875, and earned a superlative reputation among long-range Creedmoor target shooters. Surviving Marlin Ballards are today highly prized by collectors, especially those mounted in the elaborate Swiss-style Schützen stocks of the day. A falling-block action is a firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in grooves cut into the breech of the weapon. Examples of firearms using the falling block action are the Sharps rifle, in a rolling block action the breechblock takes the form of a part-cylinder, with a pivot pin through its axis. The operator rotates or rolls the block to open and close the breech, it is a simple, rugged, a break action is a type of firearm where the barrel are hinged and can be broken open to expose the breech. The earliest metallic-cartridge breechloaders designed for military issue began as conversions of muzzle-loading rifle-muskets. The upper rear portion of the barrel was filed or milled away, an internal angled firing pin allowed the re-use of the rifles existing side-hammer. The Allin action made by Springfield Arsenal in the US hinged forward, france countered in 1866 with its superior Chassepot rifle, also a paper-cartridge bolt action
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Trigger (firearms)
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A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the firing sequence of a firearm or crossbow, a trigger may also start another mechanism such as a trap or a quick release. A small amount of energy applied to the causes the release of much more energy. In double action firearm designs, the trigger is used to cock the firearm -. Firearms use triggers to initiate the firing of a cartridge in the chamber of the weapon. This is accomplished by actuating a striking device through a combination of spring and kinetic energy operating through a pin to strike. There are two types of striking mechanisms, hammers and strikers. Hammers are spring-tensioned masses of metal that pivot on a pin when released, strikers are, essentially, spring-loaded firing pins that travel on an axis in-line with the cartridge eliminating the need for a separate hammer. The connection between the trigger and the hammer is generally referred to as the sear surface, variable mechanisms will have this surface directly on the trigger and hammer or have separate sears or other connecting parts. There are numerous types of action, where action refers to the mechanism or to the logic of how it is built and they are categorized according to which functions the trigger is to perform. Most modern firearms use the trigger to deactivate passive safeties but this does not change how they are identified, a single-action trigger is the earliest and mechanically simplest of trigger types. Almost all rifles and shotguns use this type of trigger, the term single-action wasnt in use until weapons with double-action triggers were invented, which didnt occur until the mid-19th century, before that, all triggers were single-action. Although these weapons dont require the user to physically cock the hammer, manually cocked hammers lasted a while longer in some break-action shotguns, and in dangerous game rifles, where the hunter didnt want to rely on an unnecessarily complex or fragile weapon. In modern usage, the terms single-action and double-action almost always refer to handguns, while a single-action revolver or semi-automatic must always be cocked prior to firing, most double-action handguns are capable of firing in both single- and double-action modes. Only double-action only weapons are incapable of firing from a cocked hammer. Thereafter, every time a round is fired, the hammer is recocked by the cycling slide, after the first shot, they would fire as single-actions. These double action, or double action, pistols rapidly gained popularity. A double-action/single-action firearm combines the features of both mechanisms, and is called traditional double-action. In simple terms, double-action refers to a gun trigger mechanism that both cocks the hammer and then releases the sear, thus performing two actions, hence double action
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Ruger SP101
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The Ruger SP101 is a series of double-action revolvers produced by the American company Sturm, Ruger. The SP101 is a frame and all-steel construction carry revolver, with a 5-shot, 6-shot. The Ruger SP101 was introduced in 1989 as the smaller counterpart to the GP100. Both of these revolvers, together, replaced Sturm, Ruger & Cos long-standing staple in the American firearms market, while no longer manufactured, a 9mm version was available until around 1998. A basic.22 LR version was available until 2003 while a redesigned version was introduced in 2011. The SP101 is currently manufactured in.327 Federal Magnum.357 Magnum.38 Special, barrel lengths 2 1⁄4, 3 1⁄16, and 4 1⁄5 with full underlugs. 4 and 4 1⁄5 with half underlug, stainless steel construction Transfer bar safety mechanism Firing pin mounted in frame The Transfer bar in the SP101 is connected directly to the trigger. Fixed or adjustable sights Spurred or spurless hammer Weight, 2 1⁄4, 25 1⁄2 oz. 3 1⁄16,27 oz. 4 1⁄5,22 LR,30 oz.327 Federal Magnum,29. 5oz, and.357 Magnum,29. 5oz. Double-Action/Single-Action Double Action Only, on select models 5-shot, 6-shot, 8-shot Maximum effective range,33 to 55 yards depending on barrel length, all models are made of stainless steel. Caliber.357 Magnum SP101s handle all.357 Magnum factory loads, spurless-hammer models are designated by an L in the Catalog Number. Rugers SP101 page Ruger SP101 -- A Sturdy Rimfire Secret by Clair Rees, Guns
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Ruger M77
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The Ruger M77 is a bolt-action rifle produced by Sturm, Ruger & Company. It was designed by Jim Sullivan during his three years with Ruger, the rifle features a traditional Mauser-style two-lugged bolt with a claw extractor. From the beginning, the Ruger M77 was intended as a modernized Mauser 98, bill Ruger wanted to use investment casting in place of a forged receiver. The Sullivan-designed bolt dispensed with the Mauser blade type ejector and instead used the simpler style of ejector. A two-position tang safety and redesigned trigger system were designed from scratch. Perhaps the most novel feature of the M77 is the one that has not been redesigned. The front action screw of traditional bolt-action rifles draws the receiver directly down against the stock, the M77 uses an angled screw that draws the action down and to the rear, tightly bedding it against the stock. The M77 has undergone one minor and two major redesigns, the first change involved incorporating a proprietary scope mount milled integral with the receiver. The first rifles had simple rounded-top receivers drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The M77 was retooled almost entirely and reintroduced in 1991 as the Mark II, the safety, bolt, and trigger were completely redesigned. The claw extractor was retained, but the face was opened up to allow controlled-round feeding. The plunger ejector was replaced with a Mauser style blade ejector, finally, a three-position safety allowed the bolt to be operated while the gun was still on safe, making unloading of the rifle less hazardous. Ruger also eliminated the adjustable trigger that came stock on the original M77, in 2006, Ruger introduced new features and a new name for their rifle, the Hawkeye. Major changes were made to the system and the stock was recontoured. The LC6 trigger addressed complaints from consumers about the Mark II trigger to make it safer than the earlier design, the LC6 trigger is lighter and smoother. The SAR Rifle. 30-06 calibre, RUGER, Model M77 is a designed for use by Canadas search and rescue technicians. The SAR Rifle is designed to be a survival rifle chambered in. 30-06 Springfield. The rifle is based on the standard Ruger M77 Mk II rifle, the orange coloured buttstock has been modified so that it can fold along the left hand side of the stock and it also can hold six additional rounds of ammunition
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Ruger Gunsite Scout
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The Ruger Gunsite Scout is a bolt-action rifle introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. at the 2011 SHOT Show. It is a scout rifle based on their Model 77 action. To develop the Gunsite Scout, Ruger worked closely with Gunsite Academy in the development of the rifle, the rifle features a matte black receiver, a 16. Matte Stainless, features a barrel length of 18 inches, weight of 7.10 pounds. Left-Handed Versions, both the standard 16. 5-inch barrel blued and 18-inch barrel matte stainless models are available in left-handed configurations, export Model, the Canadian and Australian version of the Ruger Gunsite Scout have a stainless steel barrel and action with an 18-inch barrel without the flash hider. It also lacks the Gunsite Scout Rifle name and logo found on the grip cap. As of 2013, the standard model Ruger Gunsite Scout rifle with the 16.5 inch barrel and flash hider, in addition, a model chambered in 5. 56×45mm NATO was announced in 2014
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Ruger American Rifle
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The Ruger American Rifle is a bolt-action magazine-fed rifle made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. as an entry-level hunting and target-shooting rifle. The Ruger American has a made from 4140 chrome-moly bar stock. Rather than using a recoil lug, the rifle is secured in the stock by means of two aluminum action blocks in a system known as power bedding. The bolt feeds rounds from the detachable, rotary magazine to the chamber via a push-feed mechanism employing dual cocking cams, the trigger is an adjustable type, allowing the user to change the weight of pull by means of a set-screw. The rifle comes with a safety and a black polymer composite stock
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Ruger Mini-14
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The Mini-14 is a lightweight.223 caliber semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. that is popular with law enforcement, security personnel, hunters, ranchers and target shooters. It is made in a number of variants including the Ranch Rifle with a scope base on the receiver, the Mini Thirty which is chambered for 7. 62×39mm, and the AC-556. The Mini-14 was first introduced in 1973 by Sturm, Ruger & Co, the name Mini-14 was coined because it resembles a smaller version of the military M14 rifle. Designed by L. James Sullivan and William B, Ruger, it incorporated numerous innovations and cost-saving engineering changes. The Mini-14 rifle employs an investment cast, heat-treated receiver and is similar to the M1 Garand rifle, with a self-cleaning. Initial rifles were produced with a complex, exposed bolt hold open device with no button for manual engagement, stocks were somewhat angular and heat shields were made of wood. These rifles, with serial number prefixes before 181, were tooled and redesigned with a new stock, new bolt hold-open mechanism, the original Mini-14 rifle had a rear aperture sight with large protective wings, and no integral scope bases. In 1982, Ruger introduced the Ranch Rifle with a scope base on the receiver. It introduced a heat shield and ejected spent cartridge cases at a lower angle to avoid hitting low-mounted scopes. In 1987, Ruger introduced the Mini Thirty rifle chambered for the Russian 7. 62×39mm cartridge, at the time, large quantities of surplus military ammunition were being imported into the United States at rock bottom prices. Also, the 7. 62×39mm is ballistically similar to the. 30-30 Winchester cartridge, as a result, the Mini Thirty proved to be an effective deer rifle. The design was overhauled to improve accuracy and update the styling while at the same time reducing production costs, the standard Mini-14 was discontinued and the name became the family name for all Mini-14 type rifles. These upgraded rifles have serial numbers beginning with 580 and are referred to as 580 series Ranch Rifles. They have new iron sights and a gas system designed to reduce barrel vibration and are capable of shooting 2 inch groups at 100 yards or 2 minute of angle accuracy. Sometime between 2007 and 2008, Ruger added a heavier tapered barrel to the Mini series, the heavier barrel had an overall larger diameter with the barrel visibly becoming thicker in the final inches as the barrel approaches the gas block from the muzzle. These changes combined with tighter tolerances result in greater potential accuracy, all Mini-14 type rifles are available in stainless steel or blued finish with hardwood, synthetic, or laminated stocks with 16. 12-inch or 18. 5-inch barrels. Most Mini-14s have a classic sporter appearance in contrast to comparable autoloading rifles such as the AK-47, however, Ruger now offers some Mini-14 rifles in a black ATI-brand adjustable folding stock with a pistol grip. Also, Ruger factory-made 5-, 10-, 20- and 30-round steel magazines are available along with numerous aftermarket options
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Ruger Model 44
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The Ruger Model 44 is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in.44 Remington Magnum. It was built with a 4-round tubular magazine and produced from 1961 to 1985, the design influenced the smaller and more popular Ruger 10/22 model chambered in.22 LR that would debut in 1964. The rifle was discontinued in 1985 due to production costs. A near-clone of the Ruger Model 44 was introduced in 2000 and produced until 2006 using a gas system closer to the Ruger Mini-14 and known as the Ruger Deerfield Carbine. The standard model featured a stock and a barrel band similar to the Ruger 10/22 and the M1 Carbine. The front sight was a gold bead and the sight was a folding leaf-type. The receiver was drilled and tapped for scope mounts, the rifle was fed via a fixed 4-shot tubular magazine. The chief complaint of the rifle was that the gas ports quickly fouled when using lead ammunition and this became less of an issue as manufacturers of.44 Magnum ammunition offered jacketed rounds instead of traditional lead. Ruger offered several variants including the RS model that had factory sling swivels, the International Model was similar, but lacked the rear peep sight and had a Mannlicher-type stock. The Sporter was the same, but made use of a Monte-Carlo style of stock and these three variants were dropped from production in 1971. In the final year of production, Ruger offered a 25th Anniversary Edition that featured a Ruger medallion embedded in the stock
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Ruger Police Carbine
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The Ruger Police Carbine is a pistol caliber carbine designed as a companion to the Ruger P Series pistols. As of 2007, Ruger has discontinued production citing low demand and it is a semi-automatic carbine using a blowback action. The Carbine uses the same ammunition and magazines as the Ruger P Series 9mm, both the PC9 and the PC4 are patterned after the highly successful Ruger 10/22 carbine. The Carbine is intended as a weapon for police use. The intent is that an officer will carry a Ruger P Series pistol as a sidearm, since the carbine has a 16-inch barrel, it provides more power with the same ammunition used by the 4-inch barreled pistol. The carbine also provides additional accuracy and range over the pistol, the Carbine has some unique design features. The action is a blowback design, which requires a fairly massive bolt to handle the pressure of 9mm. These two parts are held together by strong, rigid steel bars, the combined mass serves to hold the breech safely closed during firing, while keeping the center of gravity forward, so the gun handles well. Another unique feature is the bolt lock, to prevent this, the Carbine uses a lock that locks the bolt securely closed so that a fall will not dislodge it. A slight pressure on the trigger or on the handle, however. In addition to caliber, the Carbine also comes with a choice in sights, the standard model uses notch and post sights, while the GR models are equipped with ghost ring sights. The Carbine also has Ruger style scope bases built into the receiver, allowing optical sights to be easily and securely mounted
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Ruger Deerfield Carbine
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The Deerfield Carbine or Model 99/44 is a.44 Magnum semi-automatic rifle produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced in 2000. The 1961-1962 Model 44 was marked as the Deerstalker, the rifle was reclassified as a carbine and renamed Deerfield due to the notable lawsuit brought by the Ithaca Gun Company. The Model 44 featured a solid-topped receiver, while the modern Deerfield has a design more resembling the M1 Carbine. Unusual for a modern firearm, the Deerfield uses a rotary magazine similar to that used on Rugers.22 LR 10/22 rifle. The Deerfield was discontinued in 2006
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Ruger Model 96
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The Ruger Model 96 is a series of lever-action rifles produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. They featured a short-throw lever action, cross button safety and a cocking lever. The 4 different variants of the Model 96 represented the four calibers the rifle came in, 96/17 for.17 HMR, 96/22 for.22 LR, 96/22M for.22 Magnum, all four models had a hard wood stock. The.22 LR 96/22 feeds from the magazines as the popular Ruger 10/22 series. From the factory, it comes with the standard flush-fitting 10-round rotary magazine, since it shares the magazine with the 10/22, the capacities available for the 96/22 include 10,25,50, etc. It utilizes the same v-block and barrels from the late model v-block style Ruger 77/22, because of this, with an allen wrench, the owner can replace the barrel with a 77/22 barrel. To use a 10/22 barrel, the process is the same as converting a 10/22 barrel for use in a 77/22, both the 77/22 and 96/22 have dual, opposed extractors. A slot for the left side extractor must be cut into a 10/22 barrel to use it in a 96/22 or 77/22, the.44 Remington Magnum 96/44 feeds from a four-round rotary magazine. It does not share magazines with the Ruger 77/44, the action of the 96/44 does not anchor itself directly to the stock with an action screw as almost all rifles do. There is a block on the underside of the barrel that is threaded for the action screw, the stock is attached to the barrel, and the barrel to the action. The rifled barrel has a twist rate of 1 turn in 20 and this is relatively rare for.44 Magnum firearms, which usually are rifled at a rate of 1 turn in 38 inches. The 1,20 twist enables the use of 325gr ammunition for hunting large game
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Ruger 10/22
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The Ruger 10/22 is a semi-automatic rimfire rifle chambered in.22 Long Rifle. It has a removable 10-round rotary magazine which allows the magazine to fit flush with the bottom of the stock, higher capacity magazines are also available. A magnum version, chambered for the.22 WMR cartridge, was made from 1998 to 2006, and a.17 HMR version, the 10/17 was announced in 2004, the standard version has been in production continuously since 1964. The 10/22 was immediately popular upon its release and it was designed as a quality adult gun and not a cheap youth rifle. However, its handling characteristics, negligible recoil and inexpensive ammunition nonetheless make it ideal for young or inexperienced shooters. It is very popular for small-game hunters and those who want an inexpensive rifle firing inexpensive ammunition for target, custom manufacturers also make clones of the 10/22, which are similar in design but built to much higher specifications and costs. The 10/22 barrel uses a unique two-screw, V-block system to attach the barrel to the receiver, making removal, the 10/22 is available in a wide variety of configurations. In 2015, the Ruger 10/22 came in 11 different models, the Carbine came in 3 models, the Tactical, Takedown and Target each had 2 models, the Sporter and Compact each had 1 model. The discontinued 10/22 International model was fitted with a Mannlicher stock, standard barrel lengths are 20 in the 10/22 Rifle, 18 1⁄2 in the 10/22 Carbine, and 16 1⁄8 in the 10/22 Compact Rifle which is also fitted with a shorter stock. All.22 Long Rifle versions use an aluminum receiver, while the discontinued.22 Magnum version used a steel receiver with integral scope bases, offered with hardwood or black synthetic stocks, black alloy or stainless steel receivers and a model fitted with LaserMax laser sight. On March 28,2012 Ruger introduced the 10/22 Takedown model and this model disassembles into barrel and action/buttstock components easily. It is shipped in a backpack style case that has room for the rifle, ammunition, the MSRP is higher than the basic carbine models. The standard Takedown model has an aluminum receiver made to resemble stainless steel and 18.5 barrel with a black synthetic stock. Also offered in an alloy receiver and 16.12 threaded barrel with flash suppressor or with a threaded, fluted target barrel. Target shooting model with heavy 20 bull barrel with no iron sights, Model with 18.5, alternatively 20 or 22, barrel and checkered walnut stock with sling swivels. Model with 16.12 fitted with flash suppressor, also offered with 16.12 heavy target barrel with Hogue OverMolded stock fitted with bipod. In 2009, Ruger released the SR-22 Rifle model, a 10/22 receiver embedded in a chassis that mimics the dimensions of an AR-15 style rifle such as their own SR-556, the SR-22 Rifle uses standard 10/22 rotary magazines, in addition to most aftermarket 10/22 magazines. The positions of the release, the safety and the charging handle are all more similar to a standard 10/22 than an AR-15
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Ruger SR-556
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The SR-556 is a semi-automatic rifle carbine manufactured by U. S. firearms company Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. The rifle was introduced in 2009, marking Rugers entry into the popular AR-15 market, and it would continue with a.308 AR-10 variant and it is one of several new AR-15 rifles to use gas piston operation. In January 2016 Ruger discontinued all SR-556 rifles and introduced a new Takedown variant with a lightweight Keymod handguard, the rifle features a patent-pending, two stage piston mechanism as opposed to the standard AR-15 direct impingement system. Gas flow is controlled by a four position regulator, several key parts, such as the short stroke gas piston, gas regulator, and bolt/carrier group are chrome plated. The bolt carrier features an integral lug in place of the AR-15s gas key, the flash hider is similar to Rugers AC-556 and Mini-14GB. The SR-556SC comes with three 10-round magazines and does not have the flash hider or collapsible stock, making it compliant in several states with restrictive assault rifle laws. The barrel is 409 millimetres, chrome lined, and features a six groove, in August 2010, Ruger announced that the rifle would be offered in the 6. 8mm Remington SPC cartridge. Pricing suggests that its intended to compete with other entry level AR-15s such as the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport, Rugers introduction of the SR-556 was met with some criticism for its high price tag. The SR-556 was also criticized for its weight than other AR-15s. Ruger addressed these shortcomings by introducing a lighter and less expensive rifle, Ruger Official Site Gunblast Article Ruger AR-556 official site
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Ruger MP9
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The Ruger MP9 is a 9×19mm submachine gun/machine pistol introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 1995. The MP9 was designed by Uziel Gal, the designer of the Uzi. In the late 1980s Uzial Gal, designer of the Uzi, during this time, American gun manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. bought the rights to the Uzi. New materials such as Zytel polymer were used in the design to bring the Uzi up to modern standards, the MP9 entered Rugers catalogs in 1995. However, despite having been recognized as the improved Uzi by its creator, the failure of the MP9 has meant that Ruger has yet to have re-entered the submachine gun market since the MP9 left production in 1996, focusing instead on its renowned line of pistols and revolvers. The MP9 had been intended to be sold to police and military forces across the United States, as such the MP9 was a short lived and very rare modern firearm, while the older Uzi lived on under production across the globe. The MP9 was designed by Uziel Gal as an attempt to improve upon the original Uzi, as such the basic design elements, such as the blowback operating action remained virtually the same, bar some minor improvements to make the design more efficient. Like the original Uzi, the MP9 was designed around simplicity, other changes that Ruger and Uziel Gal made to his original design included a change of materials used. The development of strong polymers through the years after the Second World War provoked the designers to change the used in the design. Therefore, the receiver and pistol grip of the MP9 are manufactured from Zytel. The butt-stock is also made from a polymer, connected to the frame via a nylon hinge, the MP9 was fitted with a three-position switch, designed to incorporated the safety and fire selector. Safety was a key feature on the MP9 as Rugers reputation for producing safe firearms, the cocking handle was mounted on top of the new stainless steel receiver. BXP BSM/9 M1 MPA submachine gun Patria submachine gun Modern Firearms - Ruger MP9 SMG Janes Guide Entry patent
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Ruger Red Label
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The Ruger Red Label is an over and under shotgun that was built by Sturm, Ruger & Co. It came about when William B, Ruger wanted to introduce an American made over and under shotgun to the US shooting public. The Red Label was introduced in 1977 in 20 Gauge with a 26 barrel, in 1979, Ruger began to offer the Red Label in 12 Gauge and eventually a scaled-down version in 28 Gauge. The design was born of William B, rugers desire to produce a quality US made over and under shotgun. In order to achieve this and put quality on par with European hand-made shotguns, the Red Label has a stainless steel receiver and two hammer forged barrels. The shooter can determine which barrel to fire by means of a selector mounted on the tang, the front sight is typically a brass bead. Most Red Labels are tapped to accept choke tubes for various purposes, the butt stock and forend are oil-finished American walnut with checkering on the grip and forend. The Red Label is primarily used as a shotgun for waterfowling, upland game hunting as well as in skeet. Critics of the Red Label mostly complain about the weight of the shotgun or the fitting of the metal to wood
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Ruger Gold Label
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The Ruger Gold Label is a double-barreled shotgun that was made by Sturm, Ruger & Company, Incorporated, at their manufacturing facility in Newport, New Hampshire. It was designed to be similar to traditional English shotguns used for bird hunting. The Gold Label has a steel receiver and blued barrels. The stock and fore-end are made of AAA-grade American walnut, at 6½ pounds, the Gold Label is relatively lightweight for a double barreled shotgun. Equipped with a trigger, a barrel selector mechanism is used to choose whether the left or right barrel fires first. The second shot can be fired if the first shot was a misfire. The barrel selector is combined with the safety and is located at the top rear of the receiver. Opening the action automatically engages the safety mechanism, only produced in 12 gauge, the chambers are three inches in length, to accommodate either 2¾ inch or 3 inch shells. The Gold Label uses screw-in choke tubes that are steel shot compatible, there are two models of Gold Label. One has an American style pistol grip stock, the other has an English style straight grip stock. Both models have a splinter style fore-end, the Gold Label was produced from 2004 to 2006 and has not been produced since. While the shotgun was still pictured in Rugers 2008 Catalog, it was listed as current production sold out, according to most reports, the Gold Label will not be produced again due to its high cost of manufacturing. In 2002, the Gold Label was named Shotgun of the Year by Shooting Industry News, in 2005, it won the Golden Bullseye Shotgun of the Year award from American Rifleman, a magazine published by the National Rifle Association. Ruger Gold Label official website Ruger Gold Label Instruction Manual
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Ruger Hawkeye
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The Ruger Hawkeye was a single-shot pistol chambered for the.256 Winchester Magnum cartridge, produced by Sturm, Ruger in the 1960s. The pistol was not a success, and was discontinued after a short run
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Ruger P-Series
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The Ruger P-Series is a line of centerfire semi-automatic pistols made by Sturm, Ruger & Company produced from 1985 to 2013. The P-Series pistols were designed for military, police, civilian, the designs are largely based on the Browning action found in the M1911 pistol, but with minor variations, generally related to the safety mechanism and the barrel-camblock interface. Reviews have considered them rugged, reliable, and strong, though this comes at the price of bulk. The P-Series are short recoil–operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols and they use a SIG P220 type locking system, and an M1911-style tilting barrel. The P-Series were made with a traditional double-action/single-action, or double-action-only trigger mechanism, the decocker models have no manual safety, instead, when the lever is lowered, it only cams the firing pin into the slide and drops the hammer. When the lever is released, the firing pin springs back to the normal position, the DAO models have no manual safety or decocker. All models feature an automatic firing pin safety that blocks the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled fully rearward, the pistols make extensive use of investment-cast parts and proprietary Ruger alloys. Nearly all internal parts, including the barrel, are steel, while the slide. The P85 through P944 use an investment-cast aluminum frame, while the P95, the 9mm and.40 S&W versions use double-column box magazines, the 9mm has a 15-round capacity, and the.40 has a 10-round capacity. The.45 ACP versions use single-column magazines holding seven or eight rounds, Ruger did not keep track of the magazine models so an older magazine may not secure in a newer frame. The Ruger Police Carbine also uses P-Series magazines, the P-Series pistols have an ambidextrous magazine release located behind the trigger guard, it can be pushed forward from either side to eject the magazine. The early-model P95s have fixed, three-dot sights, newer P95s, P97s, most models were available with blued steel or stainless steel slides, a manual safety or decocker, and DA/SA or DAO triggers. Some DAO versions were discontinued in 2004, and by 2013, the P85 was developed in 1985, but was not available until 1987. It was only available with a DA/SA trigger, decocker, early P85 pistols were recalled for a safety issue that resulted in one accidental discharge. If the firing pin broke in front of the firing pin block, applying the safety, the P85 was recalled, and a new safety was installed that prevented contact between firing pin and hammer during a decocking operation. This modification was done free of charge, the P85 MKII was released with the safety fix, larger safety levers, improved accuracy, and the option of a stainless-steel slide. P85 production stopped in 1990, and the P85 MKII was discontinued in 1992, the P89 is an upgraded P85 MKII that introduced a number of new features, including a DAO model. In 1992, Ruger produced a limited-run P89X convertible model, which came with a second barrel, Ruger only made 5750 with both barrels
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Ruger SR-Series
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The Ruger SR-Series is a line of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Company. At 1.18 in thick through the grip, it is touted by Ruger as one of the thinnest double-stack pistols available, the SR-series has been marketed as a backup/concealment weapon for law enforcement as well as for civilian concealed carry. The Ruger SR9 chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge was introduced in October 2007, the Ruger SR40 chambered for the.40 S&W cartridge came out in October 2010, and the compact SR40c in June 2011. Ruger specifically designed the SR9 pistol to address the very active and profitable concealed-carry handgun market segment, the SR9 is the first large-caliber striker fired pistol designed and manufactured by Sturm Ruger. Similar to Glocks safe action, the striker fired SR9 features a pre-set trigger, with this type of action, the striker is partially cocked when the slide is cycled, then is fully cocked and released when the trigger is pulled. Due to safety concerns, the long and heavy trigger pull of this type is seen as ideal for law enforcement. The SR9 and SR9c have identical trigger groups, the difference in trigger-pull is most likely due to variances between individual guns, and not to a change in specs by Ruger between the models. The trigger travel is 7.8 mm, the SR9 is recoil operated with a locked breech. It features a staggered column box magazine with a capacity of 17 rounds, the slide is available in either brushed or blackened through-hardened stainless steel, and the frame is fiberglass-reinforced nylon polymer, resistant to warping or failure. The frame is offered in black or olive drab, the SR9 also has a reversible backstrap which allows the owner to select either a flat or arched grip housing, based on personal preference. In addition, the SR9 sports a Picatinny rail for the mounting of laser sights, the SR9 also features a magazine disconnector. The Ruger SR9 can safely be dry fired with an empty magazine in the pistol, the SR9s open iron sights are of the three-dot enhanced contrast variety, and offer drift adjustment on both front and rear blades for windage, as well as rear-sight adjustment for elevation. The Ruger SR-series factory accessories consist of spare magazines, a grip adapter, the Ruger SR9 started to ship in October 2007. It is the first model of the Ruger SR-series, the full-size Ruger SR9 is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, and it is shipped with two 17-round, flush-fit magazines and a loading tool. An economy version of the SR9, the 9E, was released in 2014, the Ruger SR9c started to ship in January 2010, according to Ruger. The SR9c is lighter and dimensionally smaller compared to the SR9, the manual safety, adjustable rear sights, and updated version of the trigger are all present in the compact version also. In contrast to the SR9 recoil spring assembly the SR9c pistols are fitted with a recoil spring assembly. The SR9c is normally supplied with two magazines, the standard 10-round compact magazine features a flat bottom floor plate, with an extended floor plate also included
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Ruger SR22
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The Ruger SR22 or SR22P is a pistol chambered for the rimfire.22 Long Rifle cartridge. It does not share design and ergonomic commonalities with the striker-fired centerfire Ruger SR-Series pistols, mechanically the SR22 significantly deviates from the other Ruger SR-Series pistols. In fact, it is similar to something like a Walther P22 than a Ruger SR series pistol. The SR22 comes only in size, although recently a 4.5 inch barrel version was released. The SR22 is mainly targeted at plinking and competition shooting, the action of the SR22 is of the straight blowback type. It features a steel barrel that is fixed to the frame. The pistol is very lightweight thanks to its aluminum slide and polymer frame, the pistol also comes with interchangeable rubber grips for different-sized hands. The SR22 started to ship in January 2012 and is shipped with two single stack 10-round magazines and replaceable grips for small or large hands, the Ruger SR22 is equipped standard with an ambidextrous thumb safety/decocking lever, and magazine release. One in slim- and the other in wide-palmswell format and it is also equipped with a Picatinny rail on the frame below the barrel and in front of the trigger guard
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Ruger SR1911
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The Ruger SR1911 is a semi-automatic pistol modeled after the classic M1911A1 pistol, which has been used by the US armed forces for over 100 years. Like the M1911, the Ruger 1911 is single action only and it also has features such as a beavertail grip safety and a manually operated thumb safety. In addition to these two safeties, the Ruger SR1911 also has a sear disconnect, slide stop and half-cock position, to improve quality, the stainless steel barrel and bushings are all produced from the same bar stock and on the same machine. Features such as an ejection port and an extended magazine release enhance the performance of the weapon as well. The SR1911 also has an inspection port which allows for visual confirmation that the chamber is loaded. Design-wise, it is identical to the M1911A1. After the gun is fired, the energy sends the slide rearward slightly. As the slide rearward, a claw extractor pulls the spent casing from the firing chamber. The slide stops and is propelled forward by a spring to strip a fresh cartridge from the magazine. At the forward end of its travel, the locks into the barrel and is ready to fire again. SR1911, features a full length 8.67 slide with a 5 barrel, a magazine capacity of 8+1. SR1911 Commander, has an overall length of 7.75, shorter barrel length of 4.25, reduced magazine capacity of 7+1. Also constructed from stainless steel. This also makes the Lightweight Commander a two-tone pistol
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Ruger LC9
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The Ruger LC9 is a 9mm caliber, recoil-operated, locked breech, double action only, semi-automatic pistol announced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. at the 2011 SHOT Show. This pistol has safety features, including a loaded chamber indicator and magazine disconnect safety, the LC9 has a 3. 12-inch barrel, and is 6 inches long and 4.5 inches tall. The LC9 is 0.9 inches wide, and weighs 17.1 ounces with an empty magazine and it features a black polymer frame and blued alloy steel slide and barrel. The gun ships with one magazine, including two interchangeable base pads—one that fits flush with the frame, and the other provides a grip extension of about 0.5 inches. The Ruger LC9 was chosen as the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellences Handgun of the Year in 2011, in 2013, Ruger released a 9-round extended magazine for the LC9. The LC380 is a.380 ACP caliber pistol that has the advanced design elements of the LC9 compared to the more basic design of the Ruger LCP. Its frame is exactly the same as the original Ruger LC9, the LC9s is a striker-fired version of the LC9
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Ruger LCP
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The Ruger LCP is a subcompact.380 ACP pocket pistol announced by Sturm, Ruger at the 2008 SHOT Show. The pistol lacks certain features required for sale in California or Massachusetts, weighing just 9.4 oz this is Rugers first entry into the field of tiny, ultra-light defensive pistols. The pistol has a glass-filled nylon frame, a grip. It is similar in appearance to the Kel-Tec P-3AT which weighs 8.3 oz. and uses a tension spring for the lightweight hammer, identical locked breech mechanism. The main differences are the Glock style extractor and the incorporation of a slide stop. It is possible to tell if there is a round chambered by looking at the view hole next to the extractor, in 2013, a seven-round extended magazine was released for the LCP. Perry is licensed to carry a weapon, and Texas law allows the use of deadly force against any predator that places the gun owner or his or her property in imminent danger. Neither Perry nor his dog was injured, and the claims to have left the dead coyote where it fell. Sturm Ruger has since released a Coyote Special edition of the gun to commemorate Perrys encounter, in 2013, Ruger modified the original LCP to include more prominent sights and a shortened trigger pull. The second generation LCP pistols can be identified by serial number, Ruger LCR Ruger LC9 Ruger LC380 LCP at Ruger official website Video review of LCP
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Ruger Standard
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It was marketed as an inexpensive.22 caliber rimfire intended for casual sport and target shooting, and plinking. Ruger, the Standard model and its offspring went on to become the most accepted, Ruger successfully duplicated two Baby Nambu pistols in his garage. Using the Nambus silhouette and bolt system, Ruger produced his first prototype, Ruger’s new product was simply christened the “Standard” model. Intended as a low-cost recreation and leisure product for outdoor, hunting, the suggested retail price for the new pistol was a reasonable and very competitive $37.50 US. In a few months the seed money was all spent, but by then the first 100 Standard pistols had been built, unfortunately Alex Sturm did not survive to see the corporations ultimate success, suffering an untimely demise from viral hepatitis in November 1951. These took the form of offering additional barrel lengths and configurations, creating versions optimized for target shooting, the line was also refined with two mechanical “MK” series upgrades, the Mk II and Mk III, in 1982 and 2004. The bolt of the pistol features protruding “ears” at its rear which are grasped and pulled rearward to feed the initial round and cock the action. Using the basic form of operation, the Standard model originally came with a blued carbon steel finish and was equipped with a 4. 75-inch tapered barrel. The magazine held 9 rounds of.22 Long Rifle ammunition and was held in place by a catch on the bottom of the grip frame, Standard models came with Patridge style fixed iron open sights with the rear sight securely mounted in a dovetail. The grip panels were black checkered Butaprene synthetic rubber, with pre-1950 pistols featuring the “Red Eagle” trademark as originally designed by Alex Sturm. The manual safety on the Standard model could be engaged only when the pistol was cocked, the bolt was left “in the white” with the unfinished steel providing a visual contrast with the blued receiver. In 1954 a new model with a length of 6 inches was added to the Standard lineup. In 1971, one of the few engineering changes made to the Standard model took place when the original 22-year-old receiver forming dies wore out. As a precursor to changes to come with the 1982 introduction of the MK II series, as the Standard model reached the end of its product lifecycle in 1981, a special edition run of 50004. 75-inch pistols built of stainless steel were manufactured. These pistols were shipped in wooden cases and featured an engraving of Bill Ruger’s signature. In 1952 a 5. 25-inch barreled version of the MK I Target was added to the lineup, a 5. 5-inch heavy bull barreled version of the MK I Target became available in 1963, eventually becoming the most popular length for Ruger Target MK pistols. Like their Standard model brethren, target models underwent the A100 grip frame redesign in 1971, wilson, R. L. Ruger And His Guns, A History Of The Man, The Company And Their Firearms
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Ruger Vaquero
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The Ruger Vaquero is a six-shot single-action revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger based on the.357 Magnum New Model Ruger Blackhawk frame that was introduced in 1973. It comes in blued steel, case colored, and a gloss finish, all of which are available with wood, hard rubber, simulated ivory or black micarta grips. It arose with the popularity of Cowboy Action Shooting from which demand for a single-action revolver that was more traditional in appearance. The Ruger Vaquero is a New Model Blackhawk with fixed sights consisting of a front blade, the first version was a 7 1⁄2 in barrelled revolver chambered in.45 Colt with a simulated color case-hardened frame and a blue barrel, grip frame, and cylinder. This was followed by models with a 5 1⁄2 in barrel, the three versions were offered in stainless steel and other calibers including.44 Magnum.357 Magnum, and. 44-40 Winchester. Originally all Ruger Vaqueros were shipped with walnut grips incorporating a Ruger logo in a medallion, in 1998 some models began shipping with a faux-ivory grip and limited runs with gold inlay and engraving were offered. The New Model Vaquero comes with checkered black plastic grips, which similar to the checkered black rubber grips Colt used in the late 19th Century. Ruger placed the safety warning which used to appear on the left-side of the barrel beneath the barrel on these models to make the gun more aesthetically pleasing, two major variants of Vaqueros exist. The original Vaquero was marketed from 1993 until 2005, and was larger than the Colt Single Action Army. The New Vaquero, produced from 2005 to the present is closer to the dimensions of the Colt Single Action Army and these initial Vaqueros have only two hammer positions, fully down, and fully cocked. The original Vaquero was built to safely fire higher pressure 45 Colt ammunition than the Black powder chamberings, many reloading manuals contain Ruger-only recommended handloads that are considered unsafe for use in other than Ruger Blackhawk, Redhawk, Thompson/Center and Ruger Vaquero model revolvers. Ruger New Vaquero model revolvers, having thinner cylinder walls, are not considered safe for use with the Ruger-only loads taken from the editions of these manuals. Ruger states that the New Model Vaquero will handle +P and +P+ ammunition without any issues, three grip variants exist for Vaqueros. The standard grip is similar to the grip on the original Single Action Army revolver. The Bisley variant incorporates the target grip that was incorporated on the Bisley variant of the Single Action Army revolver that was intended for target shooting, the Bisley grip is also better suited for users with larger hands, having a longer frame that better fits larger hands. The third variant is the Birdshead grip, similar to the pattern found on the Colt M1877 and M1878 models. In 1999 a limited run of 500 guns in stainless steel and 500 guns in blue with color case hardened frames were offered by Davidsons with a 3 3⁄4 in barrel and these were called the Sheriffs Model. In 2005, this barrel was added as an option to the catalog
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Ruger Single-Six
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The Ruger Single-Six is a single action rimfire revolver produced by Sturm, Ruger. The Single-Six was first released in June 1953, the Single-Six is currently produced as the New Model Single-Six. The term New Model simply means that this model includes Rugers transfer bar mechanism for increased safety, allowing one to carry the revolver safely with all 6 chambers loaded. Prior to 1973, the Single-Six was produced without the transfer bar mechanism, making it safe to carry with all six chambers loaded. The transfer bar safety allows the weapon to fire only when the trigger has been pulled, Ruger provides the transfer bar safety upgrade free of charge for owners of any old model Single-Six. The New Model Single-Six is currently chambered in.22 LR.22 WMR, barrel lengths include 4⅝, 5½, 6½, 7½, and 9½ inches, available in both blued and stainless steel. Ruger manufactures several models that ship with both a.22 LR cylinder and.22 WMR cylinder, allowing the use of both cartridges. The.22 Short and.22 Long cartridges can also be fired in the Long Rifle cylinder, the term Super Single-Six refers to those models which have fully adjustable target sights. In 2011 Ruger introduced the Single-Ten and in 2012 they introduced the Single-Nine, both of these revolvers are stainless steel variants of the Single-Six design with fiber optic sights. From 1984 to 1997 Ruger chambered the New Model Single-Six in.32 H&R Magnum, List of firearms List of handgun cartridges Ruger New Model Single-Six at Ruger. com Mike Cumpston The.22 Magnum As A Revolver Cartridge
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Ruger Bearcat
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The Ruger Bearcat is a single-action.22 caliber revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced in 1958. It is based on the classic Remington percussion revolvers of the mid-19th century, because of its compact size and frame, it is advertised as being ideal for hikers or campers in need of a.22 LR revolver, or kit gun. In 1974 Ruger patented a transfer bar safety system for their revolvers and discontinued the production of the Bearcat. In 1993, Ruger brought back the Bearcat as the New Bearcat, now incorporating the transfer bar system, the original Bearcat featured a fixed Patridge front sight and a square notched rear. It was made with a solid frame and an uncheckered walnut grip. It also features music wire coil springs and an engraved cylinder. The Bearcat 2nd issue was marketed as a version of the original Bearcat. The Bearcat 3rd issue, also known as the New Bearcat, is Rugers reintroduced model which came out in 1993 and it features smooth rosewood grips with a Ruger medallion embedded. The New Bearcat also incorporated Rugers new transfer bar safety system and it was briefly offered with an additional.22 WMR cylinder, which was recalled by Ruger due to a safety concern. Those which were not returned to Ruger now command higher prices for collectors, around 2003, Ruger began offering the Bearcat in stainless steel. In 2008, a 50th Anniversary edition was released with gold-filled script and special engravings, in 2015, Ruger introduced a variant of the Bearcat with adjustable sights, addressing a longstanding criticism of the limitations of the fixed sights. Ruger and His Guns by R. L. Wilson, Chartwell Books,1996, invaluable reference source for all things Ruger up to 1995
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Ruger Blackhawk
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The Ruger Blackhawk is a 6-shot, single-action revolver manufactured by Ruger. It is produced in a variety of finishes, calibers, in the early 1950s, Westerns were popular in movies and television. Colt had discontinued the iconic Single Action Army prior to World War II, in 1953, the new firm of Sturm, Ruger & Company introduced the Single-Six, a.22 LR rimfire single-action revolver. The Single-Six proved to be a seller, leading Ruger to develop and market a centerfire revolver similar to the Single Action Army. Ruger introduced the Blackhawk in 1955, chambered for the.357 Magnum, the Blackhawk was a simple and strong design, and it sold well. In 1956, as Smith & Wesson was introducing the new.44 Magnum, Ruger achieved wide popularity with this firearm in a hotly anticipated new cartridge, which was both cheaper and more readily available than the Smith & Wesson Model 29 revolver. The 1955–1962 Blackhawks are known today as the Flattop models, because their rear sights were not protected by ears extending up from the frame as later became standard. From 1962 through 1972, Ruger made the Three Screw Blackhawk in various calibers, bill Ruger chose coil springs due to their greater durability, saying that it solved one of the primary weaknesses of the Colt design. In 1973, in order to eliminate accidents occurring from the hammer jarring against a round loaded in the chamber, Ruger introduced the New Model Blackhawk. The New Blackhawk was seen as limiting firearms accidents and legal liability, Ruger then began offering a retrofit program, offering free transfer bar conversions to earlier variants of the Blackhawk. Over the years the Blackhawk has appeared in a variety of models. Multiple barrel lengths were offered in many of these configurations, New Model Blackhawk Convertible, The cylinder of a Blackhawk is easily removed, and can be replaced with a cylinder for a different cartridge of the same diameter. Ruger has offered convertible cylinder revolvers in.45 ACP/.45 Colt. 38-40/.40 S&W/10mm Auto, other than being sold with multiple cylinders, these firearms are identical to the Blackhawk. New Model Super Blackhawk, Produced in blued and stainless, with or without a rib for mounting a scope. The Super Blackhawk is built on the frame, but with a larger grip and unfluted cylinder. Also, the rod housings and grip frames are made of steel. Vaquero and New Vaquero, With the popularity of Cowboy Action Shooting came demand for a revolver that was more traditional in appearance. In all other ways, the Vaquero was identical to the Blackhawk, the original Vaquero was offered in.357 Magnum.44 Magnum, and.45 Colt
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Ruger Bisley
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The Ruger Bisley, manufactured by Sturm Ruger & Company, is a 5 or 6-shot, single-action revolver. It comes in a variety of different finishes, calibers, the revolver takes its name from a grip frame designed by Colts Manufacturing Company that was popular at shooting matches held at Bisley. In the mid-1980s Ruger introduced their Bisley line of Single Action revolvers, the Ruger Bisley is very popular for target shooting and hunting, and comes from the factory with adjustable sights, a 7 1⁄2 barrel, and rosewood grips. The Ruger Bisley can also be identified by its factory engraved unfluted cylinder. It is currently manufactured in.44 Magnum and.45 Long Colt, however, it has also been manufactured previously in.22 Long Rifle with a 6 1⁄2 barrel.32 H&R Magnum.357 Magnum, and.41 Magnum. The distinctive grip angle can also be found in two models, the Bisley Vaquero and the Bisley Hunter. The Bisley Vaquero is a sight, short barrel version that was manufactured from 1993 to 2005. The Bisley Hunter comes in Stainless Steel, with Black Laminate grips, after-market grips for one Bisley will fit the others and seldom require hand fitting
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Ruger GP100
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The GP100 is a family/line of double action six-shot seven-shot or ten-shot revolvers made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. manufactured in the United States. It was introduced in 1985 as a generation of the Ruger double-action. It was made stronger with the intent to fire a number of full-power. The GP100 was an evolution of an earlier Ruger double-action revolver, the first significant change was introduced with the Ruger Redhawk and that involved a new locking mechanism with a lever on the crane rather than using the end of the ejector rod to lock. Another change was the shape of the frame, traditional revolver frames had exposed metal at the front and rear of the grips, with the frame determining the shape of the grips. This meant that to have a round butt concealed carry version, the GP100 series, instead, used a small rectangular peg grip large enough to enclose the hammer spring and strut. The grips could then be any shape desired, as long as they were enough to enclose the peg. This was not a new innovation having been used by Dan Wesson and, to some degree, the Dan Wesson patent was granted in 1972 and Rugers patent was granted in 1986. The stock grips are made of Santoprene, a soft, chemical resistant elastomer that helped absorb the recoil of firing, panels on the side, made of black plastic, goncalo alves wood or rosewood, provide contrast to the flat black of the Santoprene. The grips are now Hogue one piece rubber grips standard, the GP100 shared the crane lock from the Redhawk that was later used in the small frame SP101 revolver. All of these use the same thickness on the solid frame. Because of these features, the GP100 series is described as one of the strongest medium frame revolvers ever made. The GP100 is manufactured in.357 Magnum.38 Special.22 Long Rifle.44 Special, available Barrel lengths are 3,4.2 and 6 with partial or full length underlugs. Blued Steel, or Stainless Steel finishes are available with model numbers preceded by a K. The Firing pin of the GP100 is mounted inside the frame, the Transfer bar of the GP100 is connected directly to the trigger. The transfer bar must be present between the hammer and the pin in order for the cartridge to be fired. The transfer bar only assumes the position when the trigger is pulled completely rearward. GP100 models are available with fixed or adjustable sights, fixed sight models are designated by a F suffix model number
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Ruger Redhawk
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The Ruger Redhawk is a DA/SA, large-frame revolver that was first introduced in 1979 by Sturm, Ruger & Company. Made from high-grade steel, it is available in a stainless steel finish, the Redhawk is reinforced to handle extra stress, making it very popular for use by handloaders as it handles the hottest of Magnum loads with ease. In addition, the cylinder itself is longer than most competitors and this allows for either increased powder capacity, heavier bullets without compromising the powder load, or a combination of both. Custom ammunition manufacturers even have made specifically for Ruger revolvers that cannot fit in shorter chambers or revolvers of weaker construction. This makes the Redhawk popular as a bear defense gun among hunters and trappers, the Redhawk was the first large-bore double-action revolver made by Ruger. It was designed by Harry Sefried, who worked for High Standard Manufacturing Company. The grip profile of the Sentinel was used on the Six line of Ruger.357 double-action revolvers, which included the Ruger Security-Six and its variants, the Service-Six and Speed-Six. The Redhawk, introduced in 1980, was a scaled-up and improved version of the Security-Six, the model, with a square butt grip, adjustable sights. The Redhawk was available in blued or stainless steel, and was used by handgun hunters. The Ruger Redhawk uses modern coil springs instead of old-fashioned leaf springs that are found in most modern revolvers. The revolver has forward ramp sights with four different interchangeable sight inserts, the rear sights are fully adjustable, featuring a white outline. The Redhawk is available with mounts and rings. The Redhawk holds six rounds of ammunition in its cylinder and until recently was available with a 4-inch,5. 5-inch, a 4. 2-inch barrel was also recently added to accommodate the Canadian rules for minimum barrel length. When introduced it was offered in.44 Magnum/.44 Special. Later on.41 Magnum.357 Magnum/.38 Special.45 Colt, gradually options in chambering were pared down, and by 2007 the Redhawk was again only offered in.44 Magnum. However, in 2008 Sturm, Ruger & Co. once again began marketing the Redhawk in.45 Colt chambering, in June 2015 Ruger announced a production Redhawk version that supports both the rimmed.45 Colt round and the rimless.45 ACP round. However, Rugers.45 ACP/.45 Colt Redhawk offering is one of the first factory-produced, despite plans to drop the line with the introduction of the Ruger Super Redhawk, the Redhawk remains in production today. Many shooters prefer the classic lines of the Redhawk, especially those who do not plan to use a scope
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Ruger Super Redhawk
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The Super Redhawk was introduced late in 1987, in.44 Magnum with 7. 5- and 9. 5-inch barrel lengths. The final product used the same design and same grip panels as the.357 Magnum GP100. The Super Redhawk received positive reviews, edging out similar offerings from Smith & Wesson in accuracy, the Super Redhawk was only available in stainless steel with a number of finishes. The standard finish is brushed steel, with a semi-gloss look, polished, high-gloss versions have also been offered, though this option is not currently available. Stainless steel one-inch scope rings are included, using the standard Ruger lockup common to all Ruger integral bases and these rings easily allow removing the scope from the handgun, without significantly altering zero, or eye-relief, once the scope is re-installed. The Super Redhawk uses different front and rear rings, with the ring being shorter than the front ring due to differences in frame height. Ruger Model 77 bolt-action rifles also use a ring in the rear than in the front. Despite plans to drop the Ruger Redhawk revolver with the introduction of the Super Redhawk, many shooters prefer the more classic lines of the Redhawk, especially those who do not plan to use a scope. The Redhawk is also available with different barrel lengths,4,5.5 and 7.5 inches, versions of the Super Redhawk with 20-inch barrels were produced for the UK market with serial numbers in the 551-5xxxx and 551-7xxxx range. Model numbers were KSRH-21-357 and KSRH-21,200 were made in total evenly split between the.357 and.44 for the importers. The vast majority had their length cut down for competition shooting, introduced in 1997, the Super Redhawk chambered in.454 Casull was the first six-shot revolver in that caliber. The Freedom Arms cylinder and numerous conversions only hold 5 rounds, to handle the extreme pressures of the.454 Casull without changing the design of the cylinder, Ruger used a different alloy and heat treatment process to increase its strength. The frame material is the same as standard Super Redhawks, but frame, the.454 Casull model is actually marked as.454 Casull /.45 Colt, and is capable of shooting the slightly shorter.45 Colt rounds. The.45 Colt is a less powerful round to shoot, lacking the severe muzzle blast, the option of using.45 Colt expands versatility, reduces the cost of shooting, and reduces wear. The year 2003 saw the release of Rugers first cartridge, the.480 Ruger, the.480 Ruger is built on the same frame as the.454 Casull, and was introduced as a six-shot model. While the.480 Ruger is not loaded to the pressures of the.454 Casull. The.480 Ruger operates at far lower pressures than the.454 Casull, the large, heavy bullet still offers excellent penetration for big game hunting. Although muzzle energy is below the.454 Casull, the.480 Rugers larger caliber and this with less recoil, concussion, and muzzle blast, due to its lower operating pressures
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Ruger Security-Six
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The Ruger Security-Six and its variants, the Service-Six and Speed-Six are a product line of double-action revolvers introduced in 1972 and manufactured until 1988 by Sturm, Ruger & Company. These revolvers were marketed to law enforcement duty issue, military, the introduction of the Security-Six and its variants marked Sturm Rugers first attempt to enter the double-action revolver market. The corporations earlier designs had been Colt Peacemaker-style single-action revolvers, Ruger used investment casting for most parts in an effort to hold down production costs. As with all Ruger firearms, the Security-Six revolvers were designed with large, heavy-duty parts for durability. The six series line enjoyed sales success because of their features, solid construction. Various models were issued by US government agencies as diverse as the former Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Postal Service, the Border Patrol, and numerous police agencies. The Security-Six and its derivatives became the standard issue service weapons of a large number of police departments. The GP100 replaced the Security-Six in the Ruger product line, the Security-Six and its variants were more or less identical in basic design, with minor differences in sights and frame. All Security-Six series revolvers came with original equipment manufacturer supplied service-style wooden grips, the wood grips were all manufactured for Ruger by W. F. Lett Manufacturing in New Hampshire, a now-defunct contractor, most of these wood grips featured a diamond-shaped panel of pressed checkering, though smooth walnut grips with uncheckered panels were shipped with some commemorative models. Oversized walnut target/combat grips were also available as a factory option, during the 1980s, some of the Speed- and Service-Six models were also shipped with rubber Pachmayr grips containing the silver Ruger emblem. Another feature of the Security-Six was straightforward disassembly, which required no tools with the exception of a screwdriver, coin. Disassembly of the Security-Six is as follows,1, Make sure the firearm is unloaded,5, Insert pin and decompress main spring. 9, Release and remove trigger assembly, introduced in 1972, the Security-Six was the original model of the new series. The majority of guns were manufactured with adjustable sights, though a few early models were sold with fixed sights. Security-Sixes could be ordered with either service or target -style square butt grips, nearly all Security-Sixes were chambered for the.357 Magnum cartridge, which also permitted the use of the shorter.38 Special cartridge. Ruger also chambered the Security-Six in.38 Special for some police orders by fitting different cylinders that could accommodate the.38 Special cartridge. Barrel lengths available on the Security-Six included 2.75,4, the.357 Magnum, four inch barreled model was standard issue to uniformed officers of the former U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service as well as Patrol Agents of the U. S
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Ruger Old Army
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The Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by the Sturm, Ruger company and manufactured through 2008. Models were made with a 7.5 and a 5.5 inch barrel, the Old Army revolver accordingly incorporates many modern design features, though employing antiquated black-powder component loading. This design was built around the Blackhawk, but it takes its cues from the Remington Model 1858 cap. This is due to the frame being longer in front to accommodate the loading lever, earlier models listed as.44 caliber, later as.45, but all use a. 457” round balls or. 454” conical bullets of pure lead. The revolver was tested by loading each chamber to capacity with Bullseye smokeless powder, while this might result in catastrophic failure in other firearms, the Old Army proved to be strong enough to handle the pressure. The Old Army was made in blued steel and stainless steel, originally fitted with adjustable sights, fixed-sight models were first offered in 1994. A 5-½ inch barrel was introduced in 2002, some versions were sold with polymer ivory grips
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.204 Ruger
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The.204 Ruger is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed by Hornady and Ruger. The 204 Ruger was developed from the.222 Remington Magnum, only the European 5. 6×50mm Magnum is larger, which itself is a lengthened version of the 222 Remington Magnum. The 222 Remington Magnum provides about 5% more usable case capacity than the most popular member of the family, to make the 204 Ruger, the 222 Remington Magnum case was necked down to.204 inches and shoulder moved forward and angle increased to 30 degrees. Bullets available in.204 caliber range from 26 to 55 grains, the Hornady factory load is listed at 4,225 ft/s with a 32-grain bullet. To achieve these velocities, the uses a proprietary powder composition known internally as SMP746, specially formulated by Primex. The propellant features a de-coppering agent that helps prevent fouling, reloading data from Hornady, using commercially available powders, indicate velocity peaking at just under 4,200 ft/s with the 32-grain bullet in longer barrels. Many AR-15 rifle manufacturers now offer the.204 Ruger as an alternative chambering alongside the usual 5. 56×45mm/.223 Rem. With the backing of a major gunmaker and an ammunition company. Rugers initial offerings included the bolt action Model 77 MKII,1, and Hornady offered loadings with 30-and-40-grain bullets. The.204 Ruger has proven to be an accurate and efficient cartridge, an early tester reported 1/2 MOA groups at 100 yards with the Hornady loads. This is not surprising, considering that the first cartridge in the family, the.204 Ruger was intended primarily for varmint rifles, which require bullets with flat trajectories but not much mass or kinetic energy. The.204 was splitting the difference between the popular.224 varmint rounds such as the.220 Swift and. 22-250 Remington, and the tiny.172 caliber rounds such as the.17 Remington and the.17 HMR. The resulting cartridge provides somewhat higher velocities than any of these, rugers claim to being the velocity king with the.204 was based on two points. First, no other high performance 20 caliber cartridge was commercially produced, second, the ammunition used to achieve the 4225 ft/s was available only from Hornady using a special powder not available to the general public. Note that handloaders typically achieve velocities more in the area of 4,100 ft/s using a 32-grain bullet, note also that handloads using a 40-grain bullet in other commercial cartridges such as the. 22-250 Remington also achieve velocities similar to those of the.204 Ruger. The advantage of the.204 Ruger is that it achieves these velocities with less powder, less recoil, the 204 Ruger has a maximum range of approximately 500 yards. Hornady now offers a 24-grain lead free cartridge that claims 4400 fps, however, Hornadys 35 gr NTX. 22-250 claims 4450 fps
