Ruger Forum A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:42:43 +0000 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:42:43 +0000 Ruger Forum https://www.rugerforum.net/ Ruger Warranty / Customer Service Changes? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:32:45 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/ruger-warranty-customer-service-changes.428253/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/ruger-warranty-customer-service-changes.428253/ invalid@example.com (IDCG) IDCG I called Ruger this morning to inquire about sending in my Redhawk to see if they could possibly just replace the barrel shroud and keep the original barrel on the gun. the barrel shroud has a damaged dovetail from the factory sight install. You can read about that over at "Ruger Double Action."
I spoke to two different reps and the both couldn't answer that question. They also said I could not return the gun to them in the original box because they have no place to store the box. They...

Ruger Warranty / Customer Service Changes?]]> 25 Indoor shooting ranges. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:29:39 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/indoor-shooting-ranges.426670/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/indoor-shooting-ranges.426670/ invalid@example.com (Junksleep) Junksleep I apologize if this has been discussed previously, but I must vent. I feel that the indoor shooting experience has almost been ruined for me by 5.56 shooters having a firefight with a paper target 7 or 10 yards away. 30 rounds at a time and none hit the bullseye. Of course I have foam plugs in underneath my hearing protection but they are so very loud and feel it on your face if they are in the next lane. Call me an Old Lady if you must . I say for indoor shooting, 5.56 shooters should be...

Indoor shooting ranges.]]> 279 Brasshawk ... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:27:49 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/brasshawk.429402/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/brasshawk.429402/ invalid@example.com (rmichael63) rmichael63 Got a email just now from Tyler Gunworks, they have some brasshawks up!]]> 1 Which three guns top your absolute wishlist right now? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:13:35 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/which-three-guns-top-your-absolute-wishlist-right-now.428644/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/which-three-guns-top-your-absolute-wishlist-right-now.428644/ invalid@example.com (KzrSoze) KzrSoze
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If you had an unlimited budget and could snap your fingers to add any three dream guns to your safe, what are you picking?]]> 97 Best caliber for robot defense? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:54:37 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/best-caliber-for-robot-defense.429192/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/best-caliber-for-robot-defense.429192/ invalid@example.com (Supersquatch) Supersquatch Bear defense is one thing but there may come a time when a person may need to defend themselves against a robot from the way things are going.
They're becoming more and more the wave of the future and some police departments are using the dog robots right now.
Does anyone else besides me even think about this and if you do what do you think a person would need to disable a robot in terms of firearms?
Something with knockdown power like 12 gauge slugs or .45/70 or something moving...

Best caliber for robot defense?]]> 151 Research Help Request -RARE- Johnson Automatics Model of 1941 semi-automatic rifle Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:44:56 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/research-help-request-rare-johnson-automatics-model-of-1941-semi-automatic-rifle.429390/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/research-help-request-rare-johnson-automatics-model-of-1941-semi-automatic-rifle.429390/ invalid@example.com (dwight.sheffield) dwight.sheffield Hello everyone,
I am looking for some historical insight and an SRS (Springfield Research Service) serial number check on an original Johnson Automatics Model of 1941 semi-automatic rifle that I am evaluating.
The receiver is stamped with an exceptionally low double-digit "B" prefix serial number: B0074.
The rifle appears to be in its original military configuration, featuring the 22-inch barrel chambered in .30-06. The receiver heel markings read correctly for Providence, R.I., and it...

Research Help Request -RARE- Johnson Automatics Model of 1941 semi-automatic rifle]]> 2 Best defense rounds against bears. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:32:14 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/best-defense-rounds-against-bears.429386/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/best-defense-rounds-against-bears.429386/ invalid@example.com (LennieR) LennieR Basis of the article are the experiences of Alaska's Steve Nelson. Steve is a former research geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey who’s spent the last 41 years teaching bear defense courses. He offers some great advice.

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Best defense rounds against bears.]]> 6 Old Ruger Standard Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:30:15 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/old-ruger-standard.429384/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/old-ruger-standard.429384/ invalid@example.com (Aetos 357) Aetos 357 I picked up this 70s Ruger Standard a couple years ago at a local pawn shop for $100.
As many of them are from that era, it was well used, but not so much loved.
After doing battle with Ruger over their ridiculous shipping protocol, and price (I live about an hour away from there)
I decided to deal with it myself.
Brownells Alumahyde ll Desert tan finish new internals and Copperhead snake skin grips.
It shoots reliably now.
I have been doing snake grips for many years, but recently got...

Old Ruger Standard]]> 14 Upated National Firearms Survey Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:21:35 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/upated-national-firearms-survey.429400/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/upated-national-firearms-survey.429400/ invalid@example.com (hlg) hlg Don't know if this was posted previously. If so,please disregard.
Late last month, Professor English published his newest national firearms survey. There's a link to his recent study in the story if you're interested in delving deeper. Personally, I found it interesting, tho not surprising.

]]> 2 The progression of AI Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:17:26 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/the-progression-of-ai.425530/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/the-progression-of-ai.425530/ invalid@example.com (Daryll55) Daryll55 AI itself is not a true threat ,UNTIL the arrival of AGI. The WORLD is now at a state of innovation with AGI that AI was at just two years ago. This should be a concern.

The advent of AGI, and the willingness of humans to (try) to control it are what should be the real concern.
AGI and backdoor strategies to overcome conditions

It is worthwhile to watch the entire vid.]]> 194 Ohio’s Newest Fan Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:58:46 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/ohio%E2%80%99s-newest-fan.429074/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/ohio%E2%80%99s-newest-fan.429074/ invalid@example.com (fjetson) fjetson So I‘m watching the Little League World Series and I find myself rooting for Ohio.
What gives? I am a 3rd generation Oregonian.
Upon further reflection:
* I think I read that more Presidents have been from Ohio than any other state
* a large proportion of active Ruger Forum members live in Ohio
* and it is politically different than the other 49
I guess I am a closet Buckeye. Who would have guessed?
Guess I’m in need of a road trip to check out my new state…]]> 19 New From NE Georgia Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:56:53 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/new-from-ne-georgia.429324/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/new-from-ne-georgia.429324/ invalid@example.com (Kurt) Kurt Hello from Northeast Georgia. Specifically, we live Toccoa, GA which is about 40 miles south of North Carolina and 5 miles west of South Carolina. My wife and I are above the mid-70's threshold. We never got comfortable with our AR-15's and finally decided to get rifles that we would enjoy shooting. We looked at YouTubes covering several alternatives and decided on the Mini-14 (my favorite milsurp shooter is my SKS, so that may let you understand the Mini-14 appeal). Looked for new...

New From NE Georgia]]> 23 Labor day 2026 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:27:07 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/labor-day-2026.429396/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/labor-day-2026.429396/ invalid@example.com (maddmatter1970) maddmatter1970 September. It is hard this time of year to be "positive". For some of us.

Labor day. President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. For context, 29 years after the Civil War ended. The homestead strike and labor wars, mostly spoofed historically now, were still hot topics.

Enjoy the long weekend. Have a cold Coke(r) and enjoy.

The world is always changing. If you want to live, you need to work. That will remain constant, and shall not end. Until, the end.]]> 6 What followed me home today Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:15:50 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/what-followed-me-home-today.429276/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/what-followed-me-home-today.429276/ invalid@example.com (LDB) LDB I met a really nice guy today and had a short but good visit with him. The result was excellence. A 1986 Single Six .32H&R Magnum that for now is mine. It is a solid 99% gun, if not 99.5%. Very happy with this find.
 ]]> 18 Hickok45 "Discovers" the Mini Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:09:47 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/hickok45-discovers-the-mini.429316/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/hickok45-discovers-the-mini.429316/ invalid@example.com (sandog) sandog I'm surprised that he only just now got around to it.
]]> 37 What knife is in your pocket today? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:06:31 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/what-knife-is-in-your-pocket-today.425224/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/what-knife-is-in-your-pocket-today.425224/ invalid@example.com (Currahee506) Currahee506 I always have a good pocket knife on me. do you carry one ? If so let’s see it. Love the us made vintage knives myself. Heres what I’m carrying today. it is a Western 742
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]]> 315 Is It Me ???? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:03:37 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/is-it-me.428647/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/is-it-me.428647/ invalid@example.com (Woodsey495) Woodsey495 So. I Guess Within The Last Year Or So . I Just Haven't Been Myself and Reloading Just Hasn't Been In My Blood. Worrying About My Brother and Which He's Doing and Coming Along A Little Better With His Cancer. But I Fear It's Just The Calm Before The Storm. I Haven't Ran The Press Up or Down Since Before Last Fall . Things On A Person's Mind .. Doesn't Make Safe Ammo In My Honest Opinion ... I Have 500 45acp In The Block All Primered and Powdered Up and Ready For A Bullet To Go In Them ...

Is It Me ????]]> 6 Federal has Discontinued a few rounds of interest Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:56:52 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/federal-has-discontinued-a-few-rounds-of-interest.429392/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/federal-has-discontinued-a-few-rounds-of-interest.429392/ invalid@example.com (maddmatter1970) maddmatter1970 These should be available at a very good price at your local retailers.
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I find this a very good msrp for today. Very good. Stock up good.



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I do not use 5.7. But I know some do. And this seems a good price. This one, obviously I do not know is "great" ammo like the top one, but it is a good msrp]]> 2 First Outing SA35 4" Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:54:18 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/first-outing-sa35-4.429278/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/first-outing-sa35-4.429278/ invalid@example.com (Tacky) Tacky So i FINALLY got a chance to take the new SA35 4" out for break in. Despite it being 97 degrees at the range. I was expecting high accuracy after already owning and shooting 2 of the 5" models which make it very easy past 25 yards, I've shot them to 50 yards on steel.

So i started out with the 9mm 115 grain extreme reloads with w231 and managed this at 25 yards, top target. One magazine in the torso, one in the head. I was getting used to the shorter sight radius. The lower target was the...

First Outing SA35 4"]]> 12 New Old Member Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/new-old-member.428598/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/new-old-member.428598/ invalid@example.com (303lithgow) 303lithgow I havent posted in what must be 10 years. Good to see the forum is still alive.]]> 22 Demise of the CZ-75 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:44:24 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/demise-of-the-cz-75.429056/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/demise-of-the-cz-75.429056/ invalid@example.com (jayhdavis) jayhdavis Apparently the bean counters won.

www.americanrifleman.org

An Official Journal Of The NRA | CZ Discontinues Three Major CZ 75 Models

CZ announced it will conclude production of three longstanding members of the CZ 75 family: the CZ 75 B, CZ 75 BD and CZ 75 Compact.
www.americanrifleman.org www.americanrifleman.org
]]> 8 Dr. Frank-N-Furter - Tim Curry gone at 80 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:39:02 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/dr-frank-n-furter-tim-curry-gone-at-80.429112/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/dr-frank-n-furter-tim-curry-gone-at-80.429112/ invalid@example.com (bulkdataman) bulkdataman Last show I saw him in was Criminal Minds. I see he had a stroke and was wheelchair confined past 14 years. But his voice was fine and he continued acting in voiceovers.

I never went to a Rocky Horror Picture Show at a theater. I did see some of audience outside. Interesting.]]> 7 Your music Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:38:32 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/your-music.27420/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/your-music.27420/ invalid@example.com (2296mag) 2296mag "edit after 10 years"

Here put your favorite tunes for others to hear. Hey gun related lyrics gets ya extra points.

Lets start with an Aussie ACDC tune with our ball game vid
edit ah i see after 10 years a few vids gone awol so here a update



Then clean your guns


]]> 3184 History buffs of Ohio ... come one come all ... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:37:02 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/history-buffs-of-ohio-come-one-come-all.429266/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/history-buffs-of-ohio-come-one-come-all.429266/ invalid@example.com (rmichael63) rmichael63 Just saw this article. Sounds very interesting.

Ohio is opening hundreds of historic sites for free this month — here’s how to go - cleveland.com

I did my CC shooting at Grays Armory and the firm I work at did some structural work there as well.

@maddmatter1970 ... have you seen this article?]]> 4 New Two Word Association ... Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:34:35 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/new-two-word-association.402276/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/new-two-word-association.402276/ invalid@example.com (rmichael63) rmichael63 Start Over]]> 41572 WEIHRAUCH HW30 Junior Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:28:31 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/weihrauch-hw30-junior.428798/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/weihrauch-hw30-junior.428798/ invalid@example.com (Bepe) Bepe Been hijacking Sandogs thread for the last couple of posts. Time for a thread.

The grandson will turn 12 this coming November. Daughter called me up a month or so back and told me that he was at a friends birthday party and had won a BB gun contest between the guests. He was proud as a peacock.

Sandog was instrumental in getting a dedicated air gun sub forum. I've been watching the threads. Sandog's latest thread had many members posting up their stellar air rifles. Some reputable dealers...

WEIHRAUCH HW30 Junior]]> 38 Funny Picture Thread 3.0 ... no trolling or political b.s. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:18:10 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/funny-picture-thread-3-0-no-trolling-or-political-b-s.425115/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/funny-picture-thread-3-0-no-trolling-or-political-b-s.425115/ invalid@example.com (rmichael63) rmichael63 Hopefully no one will be the guy to get this one shut down.]]> 2494 ORIGINAL LOBO & RUGER FORUM MEMBERS Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:34:38 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/original-lobo-ruger-forum-members.429304/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/original-lobo-ruger-forum-members.429304/ invalid@example.com (Bepe) Bepe The original Lobo Holsters....if not the nicest carry holster that was available on the market....it was up there with the best. The proprietor of the company was a fellow named Ray. He was a retired Police Chief from CA who had moved East a bit (might have been AZ I forget) and opened up the holster business. He was a skilled leather craftsman and produced a fabulous product. The heyday was a decade or so back on the S&W Forum. Ultimately, he sold the business to enjoy life. The new owners...

ORIGINAL LOBO & RUGER FORUM MEMBERS]]> 19 I need rifle suggestions Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:52:10 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/i-need-rifle-suggestions.429238/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/i-need-rifle-suggestions.429238/ invalid@example.com (toolowradiation) toolowradiation I am looking for a bolt action rifle. strongly prefer a wood stock. caliber 5.56x45 (not JUST .223)
must accept scope. Need to keep price as far below $500 as possible. needs to be accurate.
Back in the day I'd just pick up a Remington 788. I shot a lot of 5.56x45 through one a long time ago.

My reasons......
Health issues. Limited to the outdoor 100 yard range. That's as far as I can walk back and forth to change targets.
5.56x45 because I have a couple thousand rounds.
Will be shooting...

I need rifle suggestions]]> 26 Old Redhawk caliber conversion. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:29:52 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/old-redhawk-caliber-conversion.429394/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/old-redhawk-caliber-conversion.429394/ invalid@example.com (cliffspot) cliffspot I got a 1983ish Redhawk in 44 magnum. Not a 44 fan. I was thinking of converting it to an 8 shot 357. The parts are factory available. I had Clements do some work on a 45 Colt Bisley I own. But he is not in business anymore. That was in 2010.
Do any of you know a good 'smith to do the job?
Mahalo]]> 2 Hot dogs, here!!!! Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:21:41 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/hot-dogs-here.429070/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/hot-dogs-here.429070/ invalid@example.com (MDHunter75) MDHunter75 Similar thread on some other forums that I'm on. Hopefully this should keep the legit (canine) dog threads unclogged, but won't say the same for your arteries.

Huge hot dog fan here. Sometimes I abide by the "no ketchup" rule, but mostly not if it's Jalapeno ketchup within reach (take that Chi-town ketchup nazis). Post up your hot dog preferences and pics! Brats, etc.welcome as well.

I'll admit to being a bit of a HD snob. I like fancy fixins on my dogs.

From Seawolf in Tybee Island...

Hot dogs, here!!!!]]> 174 Scale Model Thread (my latest effort) Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:42:55 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/scale-model-thread-my-latest-effort.426943/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/scale-model-thread-my-latest-effort.426943/ invalid@example.com (Tacky) Tacky Well as noted in the thread I created things to keep your brain sharp, and the model railroad thread i have here, this is closely related. My mother in law had bought me this 1:48 model kit for Christmas, and I recently finished it after researching online the paint details, and decal locations to make it exact. This is the F18E featured in TopGun Maverick, only difference i decided against the blue stripe down the fuselage, it just looked odd to me on a fighter. But every other detail...

Scale Model Thread (my latest effort)]]> 201 What do you carry, and why? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:14:09 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/what-do-you-carry-and-why.425689/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/what-do-you-carry-and-why.425689/ invalid@example.com (Deputydave) Deputydave Well, since we have this cross-posting that has multiple firearm forums linked I thought it may be interesting to see what everyone carries (if they carry an EDC). And why is that your EDC of choice?

During my 30 years with the S.O. I carried several different firearms off-duty over the years. But mainly the bulk of that time it was Glock. Starting with a G17 and eventually a G23 or G19. The last Glock I qualified with for off-duty carry was the venerable G26. However, a couple of...

What do you carry, and why?]]> 289 Cats 2.0 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:44:31 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/cats-2-0.423696/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/cats-2-0.423696/ invalid@example.com (BigPapa53) BigPapa53 Found this little booger at the shop today, eyes matted closed and covered with fleas. Got one open and the other half open and took him to the vet where my daughter works. Other than the eye infection, he’s in good health, @ four weeks old, and has a “deformity” where the two middle toes on both back feet are combined into one toe, two claws, two bones, one toe. The vet of 35 years said he’s never seen this but that it shouldn’t be a problem. I like his little bobcat ears.

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Cats 2.0]]> 1416 Ruger Wrangler .32 H&R Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:21:38 +0000 https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/ruger-wrangler-32-h-r.429294/ https://www.rugerforum.net/threads/ruger-wrangler-32-h-r.429294/ invalid@example.com (WASP) WASP Now that Ruger is making the Wrangler in steel frame for the Super Wrangler, I think it'd be nice to see it in .32 H&R Magnum, in a plow handle and Birdshead with trough sights, and maybe even an adjustable sighted model. A single six or single seven frame. Call it the Rancher and charge $250-400.

Ruger are you listening? Lipsey's?]]> 41