subdoc
.30 Stingray
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Post by subdoc on Mar 20, 2023 9:33:00 GMT -5
Apparently he collapsed and died in the shop on Sunday. I was lucky enough to own a couple of his 500s and a big 45.
If he had charged me a nickel for every time I call him to ask questions he could have retired.
We are diminished.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Mar 20, 2023 9:35:51 GMT -5
Wow, that was sudden. Wonder if it was a known condition. God Bless and God Speed.
Trapr
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458wm
.240 Incinerator
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Post by 458wm on Mar 20, 2023 10:08:04 GMT -5
Going to leave a Big Hole in a lot of people's hearts. A one-of-a-kind gun maker and friend. See ya at the Big Round Up Over Yonder! MM
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Post by kings6 on Mar 20, 2023 10:12:13 GMT -5
A number of years ago John suffered a heart attack but pulled through and recovered. Unfortunately not the case this time.
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Post by CraigC on Mar 20, 2023 10:12:41 GMT -5
Also heard it on the ColtForum, terrible news. Prayers for friends and family.
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Post by Jamey Worrell on Mar 20, 2023 10:18:33 GMT -5
Great guy to chat with. He'll certainly be missed.
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Post by contender on Mar 20, 2023 10:19:03 GMT -5
I too saw this over on the Ruger forum. While I never met John, or even spoke with him,, the post by Bob Wright over there said volumes. I could not think of a better way to express things than with what Bob wrote.
RIP John.
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Post by tullymars on Mar 20, 2023 11:36:20 GMT -5
Never got to meet John face to face, but I never spoke to him when I didn’t feel like I was talking to a friend. Rest In Peace my friend. Prayers going out to his family as well.
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Post by mk70ss on Mar 20, 2023 11:47:03 GMT -5
RIP sir. You will be sorely missed. Condolences to his family.
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Post by onegoodshot on Mar 20, 2023 12:59:55 GMT -5
RIP
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Post by cas on Mar 20, 2023 13:44:50 GMT -5
Wow, I am stunned. A giant in the world of revolvers gone, someone who literally reinvented the wheel bigger and badder.
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Post by crazyhorse on Mar 20, 2023 16:11:39 GMT -5
What terrible news to see this evening. Prayers for the family. I wish I could have met him.
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Post by magman on Mar 20, 2023 16:14:05 GMT -5
Sad news indeed. Rest in Peace.
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Post by sixshot on Mar 20, 2023 16:21:51 GMT -5
Without a doubt he took single action revolvers to another level. I never met him but from what I've read the man was as classy as the guns he built.
Dick
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rufus
.30 Stingray
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Post by rufus on Mar 20, 2023 16:22:32 GMT -5
Dang that is a tuff one for sure.
Talked with him on the phone once but never had a chance to meet him, try his work or attend the big bore shoots.
I am saddened by this news.
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