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Post by squawberryman on Apr 19, 2019 17:09:59 GMT -5
I wonder if the workings are all regular SS. And I'm also really interested to know if the insides are coated.
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 19, 2019 17:48:21 GMT -5
I'm not against an economy line of revolvers or any other type of gun. I just hate to see Ruger stoop to this level. That being said, I'll repeat to each his own. It seems that if all don't agree with the self proclaimed elite, we clearly don't understand. I suspect most of us understand just fine and I love new products. Just don't think this one is a great idea. Sure they will sell because society loves a "bargain" more than they do a quality product. Interesting thread and enjoy reading different views of this and other new products. Sad that some are so shortsighted as to not to respect each others opinion, even when we don't agree... Huey: I respect your right to any opinion you want to have on any subject BUT no way does that mean I have to agree with you. No one has yet seen, felt, and certainly not shot The Wrangler so how can we make comments on its quality? (Ruger offered the Single-Six in the 1950s with an aluminum alloy frame.) I'll save that until I really have one for testing. I don't see Ruger "stoop to this level." In 1956 I bought my first Single-Six for $63.25. That same year the house we now live in and have been in for 50 years sold for $8500. I could list it tomorrow morning for more than 30 times the price and it will be sold by evening. Now Ruger has come in with a gun that cost not 30 times what it did in 1956 but four times. I see this as a very wise decision on Ruger's part but that's only my opinion. Ditto. Respect your and all the forum members opinions. I actually like the different point of views towards learning points. I'll probably even try one of the guns to satisfy my own curiosity, then pass it to my grandson when he is old enough. He is only 3 now. Even though I don't think a great idea, agree the only way to form opinions on the gun instead of the idea, is to try one. I've got a couple of great friends who think it's the best idea since pockets on a shirt. We will try them and all may agree or none may agree. Who knows? Look forward to the reviews of the gun just like I do the opinions of the idea now.
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Post by lscg on Apr 19, 2019 17:52:33 GMT -5
I wonder when Bowen will start converting them to .41 special?
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 19, 2019 17:54:09 GMT -5
KEN OBVIOUSLY A LOT OF PEOPLE ASKED OR RUGER WOULD NOT BE MAKING IT. John, that may indeed be so, and I see that Jeff Quinn is "excited" about it. To each his own .... Maybe I will some day warm to it. Maybe. I do know that you and I have both spent some money over the years replacing aluminum Ruger parts with steel ones. Ken, pretty much where I'm at too. Not trying to discourage others, just not excited. As you say, maybe I'll change my mind. Doubt it, but who knows...
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Post by foxtrapper on Apr 19, 2019 17:58:33 GMT -5
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Post by foxtrapper on Apr 19, 2019 18:00:57 GMT -5
Grip frame “pot metal” ?
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 19, 2019 18:09:45 GMT -5
I looked up the definition. This is from the internet dictionary, not mine... Pot metal Pot metal, also known as monkey metal, white metal or die-cast zinc, is a colloquial term that refers to alloys that consist of inexpensive, low-melting point metals used to make fast, inexpensive castings.
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Post by z1r on Apr 19, 2019 18:15:11 GMT -5
One thing for sure is that today's technology provides for a much better aluminum frame that was possible "back in the day!" While Ruger may be cutting costs, it is not like them to produce something that isn't strong. At a glance, it is not be my cup of tea. That may change if I handle it and it proves well made and reliable. Businesses would go broke if they only produced items "they" liked. It's what the buying public wants that sales and innovation. Like it or not, today's shooter isn't into blue and walnut.
I'm at that age where I have all the guns I can shoot. There are no real voids that need filling. Any additional purchases would be simply because I want it, not because I need it. Currently, I don't want one of these.
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Post by foxtrapper on Apr 19, 2019 18:32:48 GMT -5
Plenty of aluminum ss frames out there! If they match up with the wranglers cylinder frame ,would be a easy upgrade! I have one set back that I shined up and round butted.
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Post by ebg3 on Apr 19, 2019 19:16:20 GMT -5
It says "BUILT IN THE USA TO RUGER'S QUALITY MANUFACTURING STANDARDS" in the description on Ruger's website. Wonder who is making it? Or am I assuming...?
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 19, 2019 19:50:12 GMT -5
It says "BUILT IN THE USA TO RUGER'S QUALITY MANUFACTURING STANDARDS" in the description on Ruger's website. Wonder who is making it? Or am I assuming...? Will be interesting to see these facts unfold. It is intriguing lawyer wording that gives clues and imposes doubt.
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Post by steve1701 on Apr 19, 2019 19:58:42 GMT -5
Yuck!!! WTH is this world coming too?
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Post by coldtriggerfinger on Apr 19, 2019 20:36:03 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this article ( link )
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Post by bcelliott on Apr 19, 2019 20:55:00 GMT -5
Plenty of aluminum ss frames out there! If they match up with the wranglers cylinder frame ,would be a easy upgrade! I have one set back that I shined up and round butted. This. An all-aluminum gun (apart from the barrel and cylinder steel) for a few extra dollars is not too shabby. I'm tempted to buy one of these for my 9-year old son as his first revolver and shape the grip frame and grips to fit his hand.
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Post by eskimo36 on Apr 19, 2019 21:10:42 GMT -5
I’m a little surprised that a $200 single action evokes such strong opinion, both positive and negative, among the real shooters here. Interesting...
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