I'm relatively new to this forum and find the negative comments re. Rugers quite amusing.
My very first handgun was a Single Six bought in 1971. Then came a Security Six in about 1973, a Blackhawk in 1976 (200th Year Model), and a Standard Auto in about 1980. All were bought new. None were modified by any gunsmiths.
The Standard went back to the factory for an adjustment, plus I had several other personal contacts with Ruger over the years. I would rate their Customer Service at nothing less than Outstanding.
The BH has been used for hunting ever since NYS allowed the use of handguns. It has accounted for every whitetail harvested sinced then, and one was a trophy buck. The Standard was used for competitive target shooting in a pistol league. I'm no Master, but I'm not a slouch either.
I also own S&W's, Colt's, Taurus', T/C, etc, etc. but in my book the Rugers are the best.
I am as much a pro-Ruger fan as you'll ever find. But, obviously, I have had no dealings with them for years. So, when did Ruger go in the crapper, or was I just lucky.
Opinions please!!! And, for those that are not fans of Rugers, what would you suggest as a single action alternative...
My very first handgun was a Single Six bought in 1971. Then came a Security Six in about 1973, a Blackhawk in 1976 (200th Year Model), and a Standard Auto in about 1980. All were bought new. None were modified by any gunsmiths.
The Standard went back to the factory for an adjustment, plus I had several other personal contacts with Ruger over the years. I would rate their Customer Service at nothing less than Outstanding.
The BH has been used for hunting ever since NYS allowed the use of handguns. It has accounted for every whitetail harvested sinced then, and one was a trophy buck. The Standard was used for competitive target shooting in a pistol league. I'm no Master, but I'm not a slouch either.
I also own S&W's, Colt's, Taurus', T/C, etc, etc. but in my book the Rugers are the best.
I am as much a pro-Ruger fan as you'll ever find. But, obviously, I have had no dealings with them for years. So, when did Ruger go in the crapper, or was I just lucky.
Opinions please!!! And, for those that are not fans of Rugers, what would you suggest as a single action alternative...