It all started in the garage of William B. Ruger while attempting to copy a captured Nambu pistol, acquired during Ruger’s time in the Pacific theater. During the development of the Ruger pistol, a few minor changes made the famous Ruger Mark handguns chambered in 22 long rifle. Ruger went from the 1949-rented machine shop in Southport, Connecticut to 1969, when Ruger stocks became available to the public.
Ruger firearms went from another obscure name to one of the most popular firearms in the USA. Ruger firearms are well-known for their rifles, shotguns, revolvers, and pistols. Remarkably, Ruger Arms made it from an experiment to top-selling firearms in the USA. When Ruger Arms was on top of the world in the 1970s and 1980s, William B. Ruger made probably his most controversial move, proposing an “Assault Weapons Ban,” in what has come to be known as “The Ruger Letter.” William B. Ruger became isolated and criticized by Second Amendment enthusiasts and the company saw a series of boycotts.
After William B. Ruger’s death in 2002, many of the firearms enthusiasts returned to Ruger firearms after seeing the figurehead of the firearms restriction was no longer in power. However, Ruger Arms still produces only “Post-Ban” items. Due to the ban’s eclipse, firearms enthusiasts now have the option of high-capacity magazines from a wide range of other companies. Despite Ruger Firearm’s gray-area stance on firearms, it goes without dispute that Ruger firearms are still the most popular firearms in the USA.
Cosmetically, Ruger pistols are comfortable to the hand, built durably, and accurate. Ruger handguns are also overbuilt for rounds like 9mm +P+. In fact, Ruger firearms can not only handle the extra pressure, they outperformed many of the most famous brands in a head-to-head challenge. Aside from being accurate and durable, the price tag is almost half of what most would consider an entry-level pistol. Ruger pistols have found their way to the best shooters in the world, including Massad Ayoob.
Even for Old West style shooters, Ruger has got you covered. The Ruger revolvers all hold true to the quality you have come to expect, as well as the affordability that Ruger Arms has been known for. With a wide range of Ruger revolvers from the “Old Army” black powder revolvers, to the 45 long colt Ruger revolvers, there is a Ruger firearm for all shooters.
Some of my first memories of shooting were with an old Ruger 10/22 rifle that my father would take me to plink with, which I still shoot to this day. With the wide range of Ruger firearms I had the opportunity to shoot, I can’t say anything bad about any of the experiences I’ve had with any of the fine Ruger-produced firearms. Despite my disagreement with “The Ruger Letters,” I would still recommend any of these fine Ruger firearms to a friend or customer. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for Sturm Ruger Arms.