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Post by TEXASFIVEGUN on May 18, 2009 19:30:07 GMT -5
I would like to see Ruger open a custom shop. Just think about it. What would it be worth as a fixed cash service charge to get a revolver built just the way you want it.
Catalog stuff only. Mix and match current offerings like.
Stainless in Satin,Gloss, or Hi-Gloss; Blue or Hi-Gloss Blue
Frame - Blackhawk or Vaquero
Cylinder - Smooth, Fluted, or Roll Marked
Grip Frame - Blackhawk, Super, Bisley, or Hunter
Just standard stuff but you get to pick and choose the parts you want.
We do this ourselves and spend lots of cash to do it. It would be little trouble for Ruger to pull the parts and make it happen. I built mine. A blue, Bisley, 5 1/2", smooth cylinder, if I could get it from Ruger I would pay $250 extra for it.
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Post by 2 Dogs on May 18, 2009 19:32:44 GMT -5
I ALREADY get my Rugers just the way I want them. I send them to Alan Harton. Why on earth would I want some ROOKIE working on MY sixguns when I can have a true artist!!!!
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Post by Fowler on May 18, 2009 19:35:47 GMT -5
Bill Ruger said in no uncertain terms that Ruger would NEVER have a custom shop. He felt that they were little more than a distraction that cost money, not made money. He would have rolled over in his grave if he found out they did that silly engraving shop so maybe they will do a custom shop but I doubt it.
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Post by nobearsyet on May 19, 2009 7:40:42 GMT -5
Yeah, bu that silly rngraving shop does turn out some nice looking work.
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Post by CraigC on May 19, 2009 10:53:42 GMT -5
I think it'd be cool. Because we know the factory could offer varying configurations for a much lower cost than a third party. I'd love to be able to call Ruger and order a 4 5/8" Bisley .44Mag with a smooth, unfluted cylinder for a slight premium over a standard offering. I'd install one of Stroh's front sights myself and drop it off at Accurate Plating the next time I head to Florida for an action job and a full bright blue or black nickel refinish. Sometimes I want to pay extra for an artisan's work, sometimes I don't.
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Post by TEXASFIVEGUN on May 19, 2009 11:00:14 GMT -5
I know it will never happen but it would be nice to start a project with most of the right parts. Then have someone bring it up to our standards. The big drawback would be the empty spare parts boxes it would cause. I know some customs are built just to use the parts on hand.
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Post by rep1954 on May 19, 2009 11:23:48 GMT -5
I just dont see a company who undos custom work back to OEM when it comes in the door doing much in the way of custom work.
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Post by Lee Martin on May 19, 2009 12:51:16 GMT -5
Plenty of good gunsmiths out there for custom work. What I'd like to see from Ruger are stainless flattops and the old Maximum frame reintroduced. -Lee www.singleactions.com |
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Post by nonpcnrarn on May 19, 2009 15:31:04 GMT -5
I'd like to see a Birds Head grip offered for the New Vaquero and Montado either as a stock or custom shop item.
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Post by dennyl on May 22, 2009 13:16:34 GMT -5
Also Ruger will not work on a gun that is not a catalog item. Like a barrel length etc. I asked about sending my Redhawk 44 back for a 4" barrel and the nice lady said NO. If you send thema gun for repair with custom springs etc they replace it with factory parts and send them back to you
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Post by nobearsyet on May 23, 2009 9:29:31 GMT -5
Plenty of good gunsmiths out there for custom work. What I'd like to see from Ruger are stainless flattops and the old Maximum frame reintroduced. -Lee www.singleactions.comI too would like to see those, as well as an old model lockwork option. |
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Post by blkhawk73 on May 25, 2009 16:57:29 GMT -5
I once posted about them having a sort of buffet. All the parts are made available and one simply picks what they want. May sound easy enough but the time and monies needed wouldn't be worth it I don't think. The set-up of such an operation, the costs for all of it would likely make the end products cost prohibitive to most folks. The serious folks simply have their wants done by the better known gunsmiths. The less serious folks would see the added expense as not worth the result.
Secondly not having one allows the past models and variations to retain their uniqueness. Would hate to see a bunch of "The Shootist" configured Bisley get made, completely ruining the uniquness of those few made.
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Post by nobearsyet on May 26, 2009 10:07:00 GMT -5
Probably true, but I really don't think it would be super expensive as it would entail simply using other parts that are already in the bins anyways, just grabbing them out of different bins on the production line. And think anyone willing to order "semi custom" would be more tha nhappy to pay a small premium for for the work.
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Post by TEXASFIVEGUN on May 26, 2009 13:36:13 GMT -5
Boy would the collectors have a stroke if this ever came to pass!
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Post by blkhawk73 on May 26, 2009 19:49:08 GMT -5
Probably true, but I really don't think it would be super expensive as it would entail simply using other parts that are already in the bins anyways, just grabbing them out of different bins on the production line. And think anyone willing to order "semi custom" would be more tha nhappy to pay a small premium for for the work. Maybe but with this new area, there's the new area needed, the extra employees to do the work, handle the requests, manage the different areas, more production time for the needed parts, which in turn takes away from regular production models. Much more to anything like this than most think. Lots of unseen expenses. Would need to separate this and regular production. With as much whining happens with current stuff now, a custom show I'd think would entail some extra TLC to the wares. That's the added expense ppl would likely balk at. IMO, if someone is wanting something bad enough, they'll spend the money for the Gallagher, Clements or Bowen touch before having an unknown at the factory. Look at the differences in price at the other "custom" shops. Not simply slapping together part A, part B and part F. |
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