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  • throttletony

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    But Ruger has SO MUCH experience in dealing with recalls it's almost not funny anymore. I can't think of a single new model in recent years that Ruger hasn't recalled.

    Sadly this seems so true of many companies lately...
    just feeling rushed to get things to market, I assume
     

    Dddrees

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    But Ruger has SO MUCH experience in dealing with recalls it's almost not funny anymore. I can't think of a single new model in recent years that Ruger hasn't recalled.


    That at was my initial thought. However when a company is reluctant or incapable of addressing issues I think that actually is worse in so many ways. Of course I can't speak from experience if the safety issues with Rugers guns have caused any actual harm or not.
     
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    throttletony

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    Ruger has certainly had their problems, but their customer service is outstanding (that's a two-edged sword though, cause it would be nice to not have to use it in the first place).
    ... and they don't seem to drag their feet when an issue arises
     

    LarryC

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    In Rugers ~ and most other companies manufacturing today ~ defense, many products that have a VERY LOW rate of failure without any safety issues are recalled today due to the media and ease of communication over the internet today. When many products made 50 years ago were found to have low numbers of defects it was ignored, and no one ever heard about the defect. Unless the defect was readily apparent within the first year of ownership the manufacturer was rarely contacted. When a firearm failed to function properly most people would take it to a Gunsmith and have it repaired. Today many if not most owners complain on the internet and it becomes a big issue resulting in a recall.
     

    bcd007

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    But Ruger has SO MUCH experience in dealing with recalls it's almost not funny anymore. I can't think of a single new model in recent years that Ruger hasn't recalled.

    Ruger American
    SR1911
    New Vaquro
    SR40
    SP101 (latest)
    LC9
    LC9s
    LCR
     

    d.kaufman

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    You forgot the Mark IV pistols. I still have enough faith that i just bought a Mark IV 22/45 lite today. Bought at Cabelas brand new, already had recall performed. Hit the range after dinner and ran 200 rounds thru. Flawless and accurate. 1-2" groups between me and my wife and 7 year old daughter was about a 3" group at 10 yards. I would definitely buy another at this point.
     

    bcd007

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    I think Ruger's done a great job with letting people know about issues. Have you tried calling Remington about the trigger issues in their 700 series of rifles? You get transferred to some secret group that directs you where to send the rifle for "inspection". They won't even talk about trigger safety issues. But when you send in your older 700, they replace the entire trigger assembly but never say why.

    Good job Ruger...
     

    halfmileharry

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    I've got to call Ruger in the morning. I have to send a rifle in for parts replacement.
    Ruger does have great service and parts departments. I love them.
    Yes, I've had a few problems with new guns and issues with stuff wearing out prematurely but I do shoot a lot more than a large percentage of people.
    IF guns are designed and manufactured for a specific round count then I'm sure I'm on the outside of the projected numbers.
     
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