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Post by Encore64 on Apr 8, 2023 12:31:07 GMT -5
All gun reviews by compensated gun writers are glowing. I'm 58 and yet to see the exception.
Have been reading gun magazines for almost 50 years and never read a bad review.
This is why online reviews get more popular by the minute. Definitely not saying they're all accurate, but no more or less accurate than magazines or other media.
My stand is as it always is. If you want one, BUY IT. If you don't, then simply pass.
I've seen individuals on this forum wrong before. I'll include myself on that. But, when the masses agree, I'll bet money they're right.
There is a reason these guns are cheap, they're made that way. It's the sign of Ruger not being a family owned company focused on quality products anymore...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2023 13:52:13 GMT -5
My wrangler is fine. It cost 200 bucks. I don't expect much from it but it performs adequately. Single sixes from my experience are usually not accurate. I had more than 20 of the baby vaquero type over the past few years and they are inconsistent as far as accuracy goes. The best single sixes I owned were my 80s new models that had the drift adjust rear sight like an old model. Those 2 guns were excellent. I sold those to local guys for their sons. Those 2 boys love them. I liked the guns, it great to see kids absolutely love them.
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Post by CraigC on Apr 9, 2023 1:26:55 GMT -5
They're good, clean fun.
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Post by dmize on Apr 9, 2023 22:52:06 GMT -5
All gun reviews by compensated gun writers are glowing. I'm 58 and yet to see the exception. Have been reading gun magazines for almost 50 years and never read a bad review. This is why online reviews get more popular by the minute. Definitely not saying they're all accurate, but no more or less accurate than magazines or other media. My stand is as it always is. If you want one, BUY IT. If you don't, then simply pass. I've seen individuals on this forum wrong before. I'll include myself on that. But, when the masses agree, I'll bet money they're right. There is a reason these guns are cheap, they're made that way. It's the sign of Ruger not being a family owned company focused on quality products anymore... Yep. Biggest absolute pile of shit I ever paid for was a SV40 because of a glowing online review, The second was a Ruger SR 9 after I spoke to the person that gave it a fantastic online review. Same person gave both reviews.
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Post by bigbore5 on Apr 10, 2023 3:28:27 GMT -5
I just ask Mr Taffin's opinion.
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Post by CraigC on Apr 10, 2023 11:04:48 GMT -5
All gun reviews by compensated gun writers are glowing. I'm 58 and yet to see the exception. Have been reading gun magazines for almost 50 years and never read a bad review. This is why online reviews get more popular by the minute. Definitely not saying they're all accurate, but no more or less accurate than magazines or other media. My stand is as it always is. If you want one, BUY IT. If you don't, then simply pass. I've seen individuals on this forum wrong before. I'll include myself on that. But, when the masses agree, I'll bet money they're right. There is a reason these guns are cheap, they're made that way. It's the sign of Ruger not being a family owned company focused on quality products anymore... That's because despite what some say, no one wants to read a negative review. If the gun doesn't work, the manufacturer sends one that does or the review doesn't get done. It's really that simple but people seem to read a lot more into it than they probably should. Personally, I take everything with a grain of salt and rely on my own judgment more than anything else.
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 10, 2023 12:56:58 GMT -5
All gun reviews by compensated gun writers are glowing. I'm 58 and yet to see the exception. Have been reading gun magazines for almost 50 years and never read a bad review. This is why online reviews get more popular by the minute. Definitely not saying they're all accurate, but no more or less accurate than magazines or other media. My stand is as it always is. If you want one, BUY IT. If you don't, then simply pass. I've seen individuals on this forum wrong before. I'll include myself on that. But, when the masses agree, I'll bet money they're right. There is a reason these guns are cheap, they're made that way. It's the sign of Ruger not being a family owned company focused on quality products anymore... That's because despite what some say, no one wants to read a negative review. If the gun doesn't work, the manufacturer sends one that does or the review doesn't get done. It's really that simple but people seem to read a lot more into it than they probably should. Personally, I take everything with a grain of salt and rely on my own judgment more than anything else. I think people want an accurate review whether it is positive or negative. I do agree on one using their own good judgment. I also tend to listen closely when members on here post. You're always going to have varying opinions and I think that's to be expected. I'm dwindling to Handloader and Rifle Magazines only. The rest are simply sales ads of one form or the other, cover to cover. JMHO...
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Post by Fowler on Apr 10, 2023 21:41:43 GMT -5
That's because despite what some say, no one wants to read a negative review. If the gun doesn't work, the manufacturer sends one that does or the review doesn't get done. It's really that simple but people seem to read a lot more into it than they probably should. Personally, I take everything with a grain of salt and rely on my own judgment more than anything else. I think people want an accurate review whether it is positive or negative. I do agree on one using their own good judgment. I also tend to listen closely when members on here post. You're always going to have varying opinions and I think that's to be expected. I'm dwindling to Handloader and Rifle Magazines only. The rest are simply sales ads of one form or the other, cover to cover. JMHO... Guys writers generally CAN NOT write bad reviews in magazines, to print a bad review risks making the manufacturer mad and pulling their advertising. Advertising pays the bills after all, subscriptions are a small percentage of the income and prove readership to prospective advertisers that is almost as valuable to the magazine as their money paid for the subscription is. So what does an upstanding gun writer do when a hunk of junk gets in their hands? They simply don’t write a review of the gun. Certainly there are a fair number of writers who will write a raving review for any turd that lands in their hands but gun guys know who these writer are and put zero weight in what they have to say. The point is learn the gun writers who’s opinions you value and trust if they write something it is something you can trust.
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Post by bobm on May 2, 2023 4:32:36 GMT -5
I got a black Super Wrangler last week. I put about 25-30 rounds of Mini Mags through it off the bench at 25 yards while working on the zero. Best group so far was a bit over two inches. Couldn’t figure out how to post the picture. Unfortunately I went off and left the magnum cylinder on the coffee table so I’ll try it out another day.
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Post by Encore64 on May 6, 2023 7:20:58 GMT -5
I look forward to forum members here reviewing them. Heck, I might snag one myself.
I've shot several Heritage Revolvers that were spot on.
As posted earlier, it's probably a great starter gun. I've got a 6 Year Old Grandson coming on strong.
Best way to know is try it for yourself...
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Post by contender on May 6, 2023 8:29:48 GMT -5
I should have a Super Wrangler here within a week. I may not get time this week to test it,, but once I return from my Area 6 match,, I'll do so!
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Post by Encore64 on May 7, 2023 9:53:49 GMT -5
I requested a "good" one that should be a my LGS in a couple days. A friend at a distributor usually hooks me up.
At the shop, I've measured quite a few Wranglers. Barrel gaps .004-.013" and endshake 0-.011". I don't want to deal with that stuff on an Economy Grade Gun.
I can live with a little of both in a cheap gun, but nothing excessive. Also, I don't want endshake to allow the cylinder to hit the barrel stub before the gas ring stops at the frame.
Just my OCD Preferences I suppose...
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