I agree with Dave T. The older ones are far better.
I've had 3 defective Rugers in the last 5 months:
In January I sent in a brand new LCR with 3 defects. Ruger called and said it was "beyond repair". Ruger sent me a new one with 2 defects. I sent that one in and they responded again with "beyond repair". They wanted to send me a third, but I asked for an SP101 22. They agreed and sent me a new SP101 22. The gun functioned properly, but all 8 cylinder notches were chipped
. There was no way I was going to wait another 5 weeks for what appeared to be cosmetic.
Ruger was real polite and friendly and I appreciate them accepting my request. I just don't see how they can make money by sending defective replacements and 2 prepaid shipping labels. IMO getting it right the first time is still the best formula.
It really saddens me to see them going this route
. I'm a big time Ruger fan so I'm still hoping they will return to the old
Bill Ruger way of operation.