Nightcrawler
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Here's what I would look into doing if I somehow became the owner and boss of Ruger.
-Issue and official apology for the behavior of Bill Ruger Sr. regarding his comments on the magazine capacity ban, and state that the "New" Ruger is 100% on the side of the gun owners, as without them, we'd be out of business anyway.
-Work deals with the Gun Owners of America, offering free one year memberships with the purchase of a Ruger firearm. Donate money from profits to GOA, JPFO, NRA, and local groups.
-Take a good look a the production line, see what's selling, what isn't, and post around on places like TFL, asking what people would like to see.
-As for the firearms, I think these are some of the things I'd look into doing and, if deemed profitable, I'd do 'em:
I'd start with the Mini-14 and Mini-30. Production of the current and Ranch models would be halted (though support and parts would remain) and retooling of the machines would be done, to answer consumer demands on the problem with finding good magazines, accuracy, flimsy sights, etc. The new Mini-14A2 and Mini-30A2 would have the following improvements:
-AR-style, adjustable rear peep sight, protected by stout wings.
-AR-style, adjustable front sight, protected by stout wings.
-Heavier, AR-15A2 width barrel, for better accuracy.
-The flipper magazine release would be enlarged for ease of operation.
-The Mini-14A2 would accept all M16 magazines, and the Mini-30A2 would take all standard AK magazines and drums.
-Non pistol gripped models would be offered with a flash suppressor, where legal.
After the retooling was completed, hopefully the increased sales of the weapon would make up for the expense of the retooling. If so, I'd shoot for a suggested retail price of $500 or less. For the price of a current Ranch Rifle, you'd get much better weapon.
Next, I'd turn my attention to the Ruger No. 1. A great, solid rifle. The primary improvement I'd do to it would be to glass-bed the stock at the factory, and free-float the barrel, to get the out-of-the-box accuracy on par with that of the bolt guns.
The Deerfield 99/44 semiauto carbine would be offered with a proprietary 10-shot detachable box magazine.
The Ruger PC-9 carbine would be redesigned with a lighter, pistol grip stock (think Carbon-15 type stock) and would accept standard Uzi magazines instead of Ruger 9mm pistol mags.
Ruger's lever rifles would be discontinued. I think they're just silly.
On to the handguns.
First, I'd make a P90 variant in 10mm, as it was originally designed for. Perhaps if more guns were available in 10mm, the popularity of the cartridge would increase. I'd probably have a 9 round single stack magazine.
A P94 in .357 Sig would be marketed if it would be profitable.
As for the revolvers, the only additions I can think of would be as follows:
-A GP-100 in .41 Magnum. I believe the frame is large enough for six .41 Magnum rounds. If not, the round would be chambered in a Redhawk instead.
-A Redhawk .45ACP/.45 Super, and maybe a 5-shot compact in .45ACP. The large frame gun would be rated for .45 Super strength, and could handle being hotloaded. Perhaps I'd even make the chamber long enough for .460 Rowland and .45 Win Mag, like the Dan Wesson 460.
-Ruger Redhawks would be offered in a 4", full underlug "mountain gun" configuration.
-A GP-100 in 10mm/.40S&W, if the cartridge would fit into the GP-100 frame. If not, I'd put it in a Redhawk. A 10mm/.40 5 shot compact would be marketed as well.
Okay, that's my take. Is there a particular Gun Company you'd like to take over, and what would you do with it if you did?
-Issue and official apology for the behavior of Bill Ruger Sr. regarding his comments on the magazine capacity ban, and state that the "New" Ruger is 100% on the side of the gun owners, as without them, we'd be out of business anyway.
-Work deals with the Gun Owners of America, offering free one year memberships with the purchase of a Ruger firearm. Donate money from profits to GOA, JPFO, NRA, and local groups.
-Take a good look a the production line, see what's selling, what isn't, and post around on places like TFL, asking what people would like to see.
-As for the firearms, I think these are some of the things I'd look into doing and, if deemed profitable, I'd do 'em:
I'd start with the Mini-14 and Mini-30. Production of the current and Ranch models would be halted (though support and parts would remain) and retooling of the machines would be done, to answer consumer demands on the problem with finding good magazines, accuracy, flimsy sights, etc. The new Mini-14A2 and Mini-30A2 would have the following improvements:
-AR-style, adjustable rear peep sight, protected by stout wings.
-AR-style, adjustable front sight, protected by stout wings.
-Heavier, AR-15A2 width barrel, for better accuracy.
-The flipper magazine release would be enlarged for ease of operation.
-The Mini-14A2 would accept all M16 magazines, and the Mini-30A2 would take all standard AK magazines and drums.
-Non pistol gripped models would be offered with a flash suppressor, where legal.
After the retooling was completed, hopefully the increased sales of the weapon would make up for the expense of the retooling. If so, I'd shoot for a suggested retail price of $500 or less. For the price of a current Ranch Rifle, you'd get much better weapon.
Next, I'd turn my attention to the Ruger No. 1. A great, solid rifle. The primary improvement I'd do to it would be to glass-bed the stock at the factory, and free-float the barrel, to get the out-of-the-box accuracy on par with that of the bolt guns.
The Deerfield 99/44 semiauto carbine would be offered with a proprietary 10-shot detachable box magazine.
The Ruger PC-9 carbine would be redesigned with a lighter, pistol grip stock (think Carbon-15 type stock) and would accept standard Uzi magazines instead of Ruger 9mm pistol mags.
Ruger's lever rifles would be discontinued. I think they're just silly.
On to the handguns.
First, I'd make a P90 variant in 10mm, as it was originally designed for. Perhaps if more guns were available in 10mm, the popularity of the cartridge would increase. I'd probably have a 9 round single stack magazine.
A P94 in .357 Sig would be marketed if it would be profitable.
As for the revolvers, the only additions I can think of would be as follows:
-A GP-100 in .41 Magnum. I believe the frame is large enough for six .41 Magnum rounds. If not, the round would be chambered in a Redhawk instead.
-A Redhawk .45ACP/.45 Super, and maybe a 5-shot compact in .45ACP. The large frame gun would be rated for .45 Super strength, and could handle being hotloaded. Perhaps I'd even make the chamber long enough for .460 Rowland and .45 Win Mag, like the Dan Wesson 460.
-Ruger Redhawks would be offered in a 4", full underlug "mountain gun" configuration.
-A GP-100 in 10mm/.40S&W, if the cartridge would fit into the GP-100 frame. If not, I'd put it in a Redhawk. A 10mm/.40 5 shot compact would be marketed as well.
Okay, that's my take. Is there a particular Gun Company you'd like to take over, and what would you do with it if you did?
