Ruger's LC380
The question most often posed when folks familiar with the LCP and LC9 encounter the Ruger LC380, “Why?”… often followed by one of these statements: “The LCP has the same power and it is more compact and concealable”, “The LC9 is the same size as the LC380 and offers more […] [Read More]
Ruger's Mark III Stainless Steel Hunter
Model Ruger MK III Hunter Point Of Origin U.S.A. Model 10160 Caliber .22 LR Capacity 10 Barrel Length 6.88“ Barrel Contour Fluted Bull Twist 1:16″ RH Rear Sights Adjustable W/E Front Sights Fiber Optics Hardware Stainless Steel Grips Target Laminate Trigger Pull 4 lbs 12 oz Overall Length 11.12“ […] [Read More]
Ruger's Lightweight Compact Revolver
Ruger introduced the 5 shot, Lightweight Compact Revolver in January 2009. The LCR was, and remains, quite a revolutionary product. This model is only 17.1 ounces in weight and modularly constructed with a polymer fire control housing, a 400 series stainless steel mono frame, and a Carpenter 465 stainless steel […] [Read More]
Ruger's American™ Predator Rifle
If it weren’t for Ruger’s penchant for introducing innovative new firearms, life would not be nearly as exciting. About the time I find myself tethered to my desk, “working” or “interacting with people”, Ruger introduces a new product like this American Predator Rifle and I get to toss the rifle […] [Read More]
Super Blackhawk 10.50"
The Ruger Super Blackhawk is the epitome of the one gun solution for safe wilderness passage anywhere in the Americas. No, I didn’t say it is the optimal, primary North American big game hunting firearm, nor did I suggest it is right for concealed carry or home defense. What I […] [Read More]
Ruger's Mighty Mini Thirty... ish Part I
We’ve written about the Ruger Mini Thirty in great detail on numerous occasions, along with other Mini related subjects including the Mini-Cooper, Minnie Driver and Minnie Mouse. All of which, we feel, uniquely qualifies us as having Mini expertise when it comes to this Ruger firearm. It is with this […] [Read More]
Ruger's Mighty Mini Thirty... ish Part 1½
The world has become a complex place that jars our senses, made stress a fixed component of daily life and leaves us all too often with smiles absent from out faces. I know it leaves me with “brain jam” and I have a difficult time settling down and getting […] [Read More]
Ruger's Mighty Mini Thirty... ish Part 2
The prior installment was titled Ruger’s Mighty Mini Thirty… ish 1 1/2 because the prior step was only half of a solution and now we are back to finish the job. During baseline testing, the Ruger Mini Thirty fired spec, premium or cheap, with perfect reliability. For the heck of […] [Read More]
Ruger's Mighty Mini Thirty... ish Part 3
The Ruger Mini Thirty has grown on me… No, not like a fungus, but rather more like my old hooded sweatshirt that has already given most of its useful life to the washer and dryer. Subsequently, I like to shoot it and tinker with it… the Mini Thirty, not the […] [Read More]
Ruger's Mighty Mini Thirty... ish Part 4
You may have noticed our slow drift from firearm reviews to DIY projects. There a reasons for that… While I love to peek and poke at firearms, and burn up as much ammunition as possible, there is nothing like the smell of Tru-Oil in the air, walnut dust up the […] [Read More]