After a Feinstein – Obama “Disarm America” debacle in the Senate, after a week of listening to the press and liberal politicians screaming in defense of a terrorist bomber’s Constitutional Rights and after hearing Feinstein say with a straight face, “If we do not honor and protect rights guaranteed under […]

Project rifles often become long term projects. Anyone who owns a firearm and handloads knows from experience that new components are frequently developed that can greatly enhance the potential of any given preexisting combination. Sometimes, the desired combination for a hunting rifle is one that no factory makes; a very […]

Ruger 10/22 Carbine Point of Origin U.S.A. Catalog # 10/22-RPFLM Type Action Semi Auto Caliber 22 Long Rifle Rotary Mag Capacity 10 Barrel Length 18.5″ Rifling Twist 1:16″ RH Weight 5 Lbs 0 Oz Overall Length 37.00″ Stock Black Synthetic Receiver Anodized Aluminum Barrel Blued Alloy Steel Length of Pull […]

Introduced in 1979, the Ruger Redhawk is the result of a design collaboration of Bill Ruger, Harry Sefried and Roy Melcher. Unlike revolvers like the S&W Model 29, the Redhawk was designed from the onset as a hunting handgun. Subsequently, the design focus was on frame and cylinder strength and […]

I wanted to wrap up the Ruger Redhawk review with some brief comments on its shooting personality. The Redhawk is a relatively soft shooting 44 Magnum. I don’t want to disappoint folks who thrive on 44 Magnum drama and trauma, so let’s accept that the 44 Magnum has a lot […]

If there was ever a single action six shooter that would have been appropriate for use in the movie “Cowboys and Aliens”, it would have been this Ruger Single-Six. A classic single action revolver in 17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire. Ruger Single-Six™ Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Model/Cat # 0661/ […]

Ruger is such a prolific producer of centerfire handguns and long guns that it is possible to lose sight of the many successes they have had with rimfire products… especially if you’re an old guy whose thoughts occasionally drift to warm milk and tasty pudding. Ruger’s latest release, the Ruger […]

Specifications Ruger Blackhawk Manufactured U.S.A. Model 0505 Cylinder Frame Blued Alloy Steel Grip Frame Anodized Aluminum Type Action Single Action Caliber .30 Carbine Capacity 6 Trigger Pull 4.3 Lbs. Barrel Length 7.50″ Rifling 1:20″ RH Sights R / F Adjustable / Ramp Overall Length 13.38″ Weight Oz. 46.0 MSRP $609 […]

I am not usually a proponent of short barrel magnum revolvers, but the new TALO limited production Ruger Redhawk may provide a good deal of utility for the hunter, hiker and fisherman. Yes, it is a relatively compact frame wrapped around a really big cylinder, but it is light to […]

Ruger succinctly describes the LC9s as, “…a compact, centerfire, single-strike, striker fired, magazine-fed, autoloading, recoil-operated pistol”. Like the LC9, the LC9s is chambered for the 9mm Luger cartridge. Like the LC9, the LC9s has a fiber-filled Nylon frame, aluminum subframe and a steel slide. However, where the LC9 has a […]