Springtac Holster's Mini & Pocket Mini Holsters

Spring Tac Holsters

USA --(Ammoland.com)- Springtac Holster proudly announces they have accepted the task of providing holsters to LaserMax customers.

“Although we can fit all of LaserMax’s product line, we have worked especially hard to make sure our holsters work for those people who want to use the LaserMax Centerfire Series laser sights,” stated Paul Wilkerson, Springtac Holster VP of production.

Designed to fit Ruger’s LCP as well as the LC9… actually no adjustment was needed as the Springtac Holster as it was already designed to work with a wide variety weapons and accessories in that class.

Springtac Holster’s Mini is designed to work with Ruger LC9 sized weapons, as well as Springtac’s Pocket Mini which fit LCP sized weapons and are loaded with standard features. Such as adjustable tension, ambidextrous carry, top quality leather, stay open feature, and five color options.

Visit them and www.springtac holster.com, or email questions to info@springtacholsters.com

Eric at the Gunmart Blog

United States --(Ammoland.com)-

People turned out in record numbers this year to be apart of the amazing event that is SHOT Show. This year SHOT Show set an overall attendance record of more than 61,000 people (up from 57,390 last year), as well as a record for media coverage with 2,466 representatives (up from 2,074 last year). More than 1,000 media representatives also attended the SHOT Show Media Day at the Range event.

I think that these figures are a powerful testament to the fact that America’s love affair with firearms is indeed in full swing. The industry is booming right now and last week people all over the globe were overcome with the desire to be witness to all of the latest and greatest items that were being showcased at this year’s show.

This year we saw everything from the most predictable expansions of current lines to brand new surprise offerings that I personally never would have thought would be coming. There were also several new start-up companies offering some amazing new and unique niche products. We saw everything from over-the-top sensationalistic silliness (Did you see “The Ultimate Zombie AK-47″? Hello!) to brilliant new twists on old familiar platforms. There were amazing things being showcased ranging from a $130,000 Beretta shotgun to a custom Glock Motorcycle and just about everything in between.

I also think that its safe to say that the industry is planning to make 2012 “the year of the zombie“. From the aforementioned Ultimate Zombie AK-47… to zombie themed lime-green ARs… to zombie themed optics… to lime-green zombie knives and pistol bayonets… to zombie themed shooting targets… zombies and zombie killing gear were everywhere. Heck, I even think that somewhere on the convention floor they might have had actual zombies jumping over actual real life sharks… or maybe not… I digress.

So, who were the big winners at SHOT Show this year?

Well, lets look at this from an “Internet buzz” viewpoint. According to my blog hits and keyword search data – and keep in mind that I covered almost everything that went down at SHOT – it looks like the big winners are as follows…

1. Ruger (In a statistical landslide)
Ruger made a big push in the run up to SHOT Show by announcing the release of several new firearms. This marketing blitz made a really big splash in the online firearms community and was in my opinion a huge success. They also had everyone on the edge of their Internet seats when Jeff Quinn of GunBlast.com teased the entire world by mentioning the phrase “Ruger SR-30″ in one of his videos.

2. Springfield Armory
Without a doubt, the biggest surprise at SHOT was the unveiling of the new Springfield XD-S single stack .45 ACP (soon to be also available in 9mm and .40 S&W). The buzz and excitement generated online was immediate and decisive. People are very excited about this new handgun and will be chomping at the bit to get to put down their money on this new design.

3. The .300 AAC Blackout 
I think that it is safe to say that the .300 AAC Blackout is now here to stay, and we can probably stop referring to it as a wildcat cartridge. Since its inception, the response from consumers to the new cartridge has been nothing but positive. SHOT Show 2012 showed that the industry giants are now also officially behind the cartridge. A wide range of manufacturers will be offering factory rifles and uppers chambered for the cartridge in 2012 as well as several ammunition companies now offering loads and components for reloading.

4. Sig Sauer 
Sig Sauer made a big impression by rolling out a boat load of new pistol and rifle offerings. The product that generated the most buzz on my blog turned out to be their new P224 pistol. The P224 looks like its going to be one heck of a pistol and something that should greatly appeal to the Sig Sauer faithful as well as anyone else who is looking for a top-notch concealed carry pistol.

5. Daniel Defense (In a virtual tie)
My blog saw a great deal of traffic from people searching for pictures and information about what Daniel Defense was bringing to SHOT Show. They introduced some new flash hiders and muzzle brakes, as well as a rifle chambered in the above mentioned .300 AAC Blackout (which will begin to ship at the end of this month). I personally am a big fan of their rifles, and for Daniel Defense to feel the need to get behind the .300 AAC Blackout I think it says a great deal about the cartridge going forward.

5. US Palm (In a virtual tie)
US Palm introduced two new products this year that really have people excited. They introduced a quad stack AK magazine that will be available in several different capacities as well as a take down AK style rifle. They are both really cool products and the breakdown AK is absolutely amazing. What US Palm has basically done is to create an AK style rifle that can be broken down and packed away in a small little package without any tools and in a matter of seconds. Put a folding stock on that thing and/or make it into an SBR and you just may have one of the best bug-out-bag guns ever made.

The other big thing that really stood out at SHOT Show 2012 is the fact that most all of the big new products that were announced are either already in the pipeline or will be shipping in the very near future. This is huge! I think that it has now become apparent to most of the big players in the firearms industry that if you are going to cash in on the massive consumer demand generated by all of those awesome new products, then you have to have the supply available to meet that demand. This is going to be a big win/win for both the industry and the consumer.

I tell ya what… its a great time to be a gunnie, isn’t it!?

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Eric at the Gunmart Blog – Eric is a gun blogger, firearms enthusiast, and sorry excuse for a hunter. He is also an AmmoLand Shoting Sports News Columnist. Leave him some comments on this article before you go. You can also follow Eric on Facebook, Twitter and at his blog, Gunmart. Visit: GunmartBlog.com

Guns & Tactics Magazine

Las Vegas, NV --(Ammoland.com)- Guns & Tactics presents a look at the new Ruger SR22 and Ruger American Rifle.

The brand new Ruger® SR22 pistol is here! This amazing handgun is a do-it-all .22 pistol designed for the shooter who appreciates a sleek and functional style without sacrifice to reliable performance and accuracy!

The Ruger SR22 pistol is loaded with versatile features and is ideal for plinking, target shooting and small game hunting. It’s very fast and easy to field-strip this piece, it’s very fun to shoot and it will reliably accept a variety of ammunition, not just high-velocity ammo. It comes with two magazines, reversible rear sights and interchangeable hand grips. Go shoot one of these today, we’re confident you’ll love it!

Another new product Ruger brings to market this year is the 100% American-made, Ruger American Rifle. The Ruger American Rifle combines rugged reliability with the award-winning innovations of Ruger’s finest products.

The Ruger American Rifle is now available to consumers and began shipping to customers on January 17. Again, another fine product from Ruger that we encourage you to check out at your local dealer.

A big thanks goes out to Ruger for inviting us to their SHOT Show booth this year and to Ruger Product Manager, Mark Gurney for introducing these great products with us!

Learn more about Ruger firearms at http://ruger.com.

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Ruger SR22 Pistol

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the new Ruger SR22 pistol, the do-it-all .22 pistol for the shooter who appreciates style and demands reliability.

The SR22 is a rugged, scaled-down version of a full-sized pistol, perfect for plinking, target shooting and small game hunting. The lightweight SR22 has modern styling and is fun to shoot while using inexpensive rimfire ammunition.

“Ruger has built a solid reputation for excellence in rimfire pistols with the Mark III™ and 22/45™ product families, and the new SR22 will contribute positively to that reputation,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“This pistol is feature-packed and an incredible value – consumers won’t find a similar product with everything the SR22 offers at a comparable price. It functions with all types of .22 LR ammunition for extreme reliability; once rimfire enthusiasts pick it up, they won’t want to put it down,” he concluded.

The SR22 has light double-action and crisp single-action trigger pulls. Its external hammer is designed with a rounded spur for easy cocking and single-action shooting.

The SR22 features a polymer frame and two interchangeable (no tools required) rubberized grips with angled serrations, allowing shooters to select either a slim or wider palm swell option.

The aerospace-grade aluminum slide has serrations on both front and rear for better grip and slide manipulation. The easy-to-use underside Picatinny rail features multiple cross slots for variable mounting of most popular accessories.

Ruger SR22 Pistol

The 3-dot sight system has a fixed front sight and a rear sight that is adjustable for both windage and elevation. A reversible blade allows shooters to select two white dots or a solid black blade.

Other SR22 features include a stainless steel replaceable barrel, an ambidextrous manual thumb safety/decocking lever, ambidextrous magazine release, plus a visual inspection port to determine the load status of the pistol. The SR22 includes two finger grip extension floorplates that can be added to the magazine for comfort and grip. Each SR22 is also shipped with two 10-round magazines and a soft case.

Ruger SR22 Pistol

For more information on the new SR22 pistol chambered in .22 LR, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the SR22 or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

Ruger American Rifle

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to present the Ruger American Rifle, an all new, 100% American made bolt-action rifle that sets a new standard of excellence among value-priced, bolt-action rifles.

Offered in short- and long-action calibers, the Ruger American Rifle combines the rugged reliability of Ruger’s past with the award-winning ingenuity featured in so many of Ruger’s new products.

“The Ruger American Rifle delivers exciting features and outstanding accuracy at a very reasonable price,” remarked Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer. “Our new rifle is lightweight and quick handling, yet manages recoil surprisingly well. With a great trigger, smooth-cycling bolt, and tack-driving accuracy, the Ruger American Rifle gives hunters an affordable tool to achieve success in the field,” he concluded.

The 6-1/4 pound Ruger American Rifle offers no-compromise engineering innovation, proving that a world class rifle need not come with a high price tag. The new Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger offers a crisp release with a pull weight that is user-adjustable between three and five pounds. Ruger’s new patent-pending Power Bedding™ system utilizes stainless-steel bedding blocks insert-molded into the stock to positively locate the receiver and free-float the barrel. The barrel’s rifling is cold hammer forged to exacting tolerances, providing sub-MOA accuracy, long-term endurance, and a mirror-smooth finish that is easy to clean.

The Ruger American Rifle’s three-lug, 70 degree bolt provides ample scope clearance, and utilizes a full diameter bolt body and dual cocking cams for smooth, easy cycling from the shoulder. The reliable 4-round, rotary magazine fits flush with the stock and offers the smooth feed that has become the hallmark of Ruger rotary magazines. The receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting the included scope bases.

Ruger American Rifle

The Ruger American Rifle carries easily, shoulders quickly, and shoots comfortably, thanks to the ergonomic design of its trim, lightweight stock with an ambidextrous palm swell, forend finger relief, and soft rubber recoil pad. The easily accessible tang safety, which can be placed “on safe” while the bolt is cycled, is complemented by the passive, trigger-mounted safety which positively locks the trigger for an additional measure of security.

Ruger American Rifle

For more information on the new Ruger American Rifle, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the Ruger American Rifle or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

Ruger LCR-22 Pistol

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the new Ruger LCR-22, an eight-shot revolver that offers all the features of the award-winning LCR, chambered in the popular and economical .22 Long Rifle cartridge.

“The LCR has proven its worth since its introduction in 2009, and has become an extremely popular compact revolver for concealed carry,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“Our customers asked for a rimfire LCR for low cost practice at the range, and the LCR-22 fills that need. Furthermore, this gun disputes the notion that small-frame, rimfire revolvers come with heavy trigger pulls; the LCR-22′s non-stacking trigger pull is highly manageable.

In fact, we believe the LCR has the best trigger pull of any factory double-action revolver on the market, and we urge our customers to visit their retailer and try it out for themselves,” he concluded.

The newest LCR maintains all the features of the critically acclaimed original LCR. The 1-7/8″ barrel and eight-shot cylinder are constructed of stainless steel, and the cylinder is highly fluted to reduce weight. The frame is machined from an aerospace-grade aluminum forging, and the fire control housing is molded from rugged and durable glass-filled nylon. The fire control system utilizes Ruger’s patented friction reducing cam that provides a uniquely smooth, non-stacking trigger pull.

Ruger LCR-22 Pistol

For more information on the new LCR-22 revolver, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the LCR-22 and other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

Ruger LCR-22 Pistol Spec Sheet

Ruger SP101 Handgun Chambered in .357 Magnum

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)-  Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to announce a new Ruger SP101 five-shot revolver chambered in the venerable .357 Magnum cartridge and featuring a 4.2″ barrel with improved sights.

“The SP101 has been an extremely popular small frame revolver since its inception in 1988, but it has always featured a short barrel and minimal sights,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“This new version is a quality .357 Magnum small frame revolver with a longer, full shroud barrel and improved sights that offers the shooter a better sight picture, longer sight radius, and additional weight to better control recoil.

I am confident enthusiasts will find that this 4.2″ .357 Magnum is a great all around centerfire revolver that remains true to classic SP101 styling,” he concluded.

The newest Ruger SP101 is constructed of weather-resistant stainless steel with a satin finish, and wears checkered and engraved walnut grip panels inset in the one-piece rubber grip. The 29.5-ounce double/single-action revolver features a fully adjustable square notch blade rear sight and green HiViz front sight. The 4.2″ barrel features a full shroud covering the ejector rod.

For more information on the new 4.2″ SP101 revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the SP101 and other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

Win a Ruger M77 Hawkeye Rifle and a Hawke Panorama 3-9x40 Scope

NRAHuntersRights.org

Fairfax, VA--(Ammoland.com)- In the spirit of the holidays, www.NRAhuntersrights.org is holding a very special DOUBLE gift giveaway well-suited for late season hunting conditions.

For the month of December we’re giving away a complete big-game hunting package featuring a Ruger M77 Hawkeye rifle and a Hawke Panorama 3-9×40 scope.

Free to one lucky entrant, the combined value of this package is more than $1,000.

Marrying function with classic style, the Ruger M77 Hawkeye is chambered in 7mm-08 Rem.

It incorporates a 22-inch, high-luster blued barrel; four-round magazine; and upgraded American black walnut stock. Each stock comes with a checkered cut grip and wrap-around checkered fore-end. Other features include integral scope mounts, a three-position safety and the LC6 (“light-crisp”) trigger. Overall weight is just seven pounds; length is 42 inches.

Normally available only at Friends of NRA* events, this limited-edition rifle also features the NRA logo in 24k gold with the number 0NRA-0503 of 1125 on the floor plate.

Regular retail value of this rifle is $843. Learn more about Ruger’s fine line of firearms at www.ruger.com.

No hunting rifle is complete without a quality scope. The Panorama EV 3-9×40 is waterproof, fogproof, shockproof and comes with Hawke’s worldwide warranty. Other features include a red/blue illuminated 1/2 Mil Dot ballistic reticle; fully multi-coated optics for edge-to-edge clarity; 1/4 MOA finger tip turrets; all-weather zoom ring; and Hawke’s Extreme View (EV) optical system, which provides a 20 percent wider field of view over standard riflescopes. The scope normally retails for $189.99.

This scope is also fully compatible with Hawke’s free online Ballistic Reticle Calculator (BRC). For more information on Hawke’s full line of Panorama riflescopes, as well as the company’s other fine hunting and shooting optics, visit www.hawkeoptics.com.

To enter the December Gift Giveaway, simply visit www.nrahuntersrights.org, and scroll down to the yellow box, “TO ENTER GIFT GIVEAWAY” on the right. Just send an e-mail to the address provided and write “Gift Giveaway” in the subject line. No other information is needed. Entries will be accepted now through Dec. 31, and a winner will be announced Jan. 1 on www.NRAhuntersrights.org. (One entry person, please.)

For the most up-to-date information about your hunting rights there’s just one source: www.NRAhuntersrights.org.

*Friends of NRA (www.friendsofnra.org) banquets boil down to one goal—fundraising for the future of the shooting sports. Since its inception in 1992, Friends of NRA has held over 13,500 events, reached over two million attendees and raised over $170 million for The NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Each year, The NRA Foundation allocates half of all net proceeds to fund projects within the state in which the money was raised and uses the other half to fund similar projects with a national scope.

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For the most up-to-date information about your hunting rights there’s just one source: www.NRAhuntersrights.org.

Crimson Trace Lightguard

Guns & Gear TV

Mandeville, LA --(Ammoland.com)-  This week, Guns and Gear, the most watched TV program to showcase firearms and shooting, features the new Crimson Trace Lightguard, Mossberg’s MMR, the Ruger Gunsite Scout rifle, new 1911’s from both Springfield Armory and Sig Sauer, and more!

Guns and Gear is back for a third season to showcase the newest and most interesting firearms and products in the industry. Offering a gun shop in your living room, each episode delivers in-studio interviews, field and range demonstrations, and tips from top shooting instructors.

Guns and Gear airs on VERSUS and VERSUS HD on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Eastern and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. Watch show segments, learn more about the products, and get the latest news at www.gunsandgeartv.com.

To view these products, check out the videos at GunTalk.TV:

• Crimson Trace Lightguard – http://www.guntalk.tv/gtv/library.php?video_id=728
• Mossberg Modern Rifle – http://www.guntalk.tv/gtv/library.php?video_id=729
• Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle – http://www.guntalk.tv/gtv/library.php?video_id=731
• Sig Sauer 1911 – http://www.guntalk.tv/gtv/library.php?video_id=727
• Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer – http://www.guntalk.tv/gtv/library.php?video_id=730

Guns and Gear airs on VERSUS and VERSUS HD on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. Eastern and Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Eastern. Watch show segments, learn more about the products and get the latest news at www.gunsandgeartv.com.

Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle Polymer Magazines

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce new polymer magazines are available for the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle.

Made from durable, glass-filled nylon, these rugged, smooth-feeding magazines are available in ten-round, five-round, and three-round capacities.

“Consumers have made many requests for lower cost Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle magazines,” said Mark Gurney, Ruger’s Long Gun Product Manager. “These new Ruger magazines are durable, easy to load, feed smoothly, and are less than half the price of original equipment steel magazines. The three-round magazine is near flush-fitting and is a great accessory to have when hunting with the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle rifle,” he concluded.

Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle polymer magazines can be readily disassembled and assembled for cleaning. All components are molded from glass-filled nylon (except the stainless steel spring), and the assembled magazines have been function and drop tested at extreme temperatures ranging from -30° F to +140° F.

A snap-on dust cover, which not only keeps the internals of the magazine clean, but also allows long-term storage of a loaded magazine without risk of deforming the magazine feed lips, is included with each magazine.

Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle polymer magazines are available now at local firearms retailers, and are also available on ShopRuger.com. The original steel five-round and ten-round steel magazines are also available through the same outlets, and Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifles are still being supplied with one all-steel ten-round magazine.

For more information on the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, and Ruger’s entire line of award winning pistols, rifles, revolvers and shotguns, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger.

As always, thanks for your continued support!

Ruger

Ruger LC9 Pistol with LaserMax CenterFire Lasers

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the new Ruger LCP and LC9 pistols equipped with LaserMax CenterFire lasers.

Now the same award-winning LCP and LC9 pistols are available from the factory fitted with a trigger-guard-mounted LaserMax CenterFire red diode laser.

“We are very excited about the introduction of the LCP and LC9 with the LaserMax CenterFire lasers,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“Our customers have made these two pistols some of the most popular concealed carry firearms in the nation, and we’re happy to provide more options in this product line by incorporating durable LaserMax CenterFire lasers into factory production models. For those who prefer a firearm with a laser, this combination can’t be beat,” he concluded.

The new LCP and LC9 pistols both feature a LaserMax CenterFire trigger-guard-mounted laser with ambidextrous on/off switch. The laser can be adjusted for both windage and elevation, and can be removed easily with an Allen wrench (included).

These rugged, reliable pistols are polymer-framed, hammer-fired, double-action only pistols, and both have won the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence “Handgun of the Year” award. The LCP is chambered in .380 Auto and has a capacity of 6+1 rounds. The LC9, which is available for sale in all 50 states, is chambered in 9mm Luger and has a capacity of 7+1 rounds. Both pistols are designed for snag free carry in a pocket or holster, and come with both flat bottom and finger groove extension magazine buttplates that can be changed to accommodate the shooter’s preference.

Ruger LCP-LM Pistol with LaserMax CenterFire Lasers

For more information on the new Ruger LCP and LC9 LaserMax CenterFire laser pistols, or to learn more about the extensive, award-winning line of Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the LCP, LC9 and other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Laying the foundation for future growth and development, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE – RGR) is pleased to announce several senior level appointments to the sales staff, effective immediately.

Randell Pence, former Executive Director of Sales, will be relocating to the greater Nashville, Tennessee area to fulfill duties as newly appointed Senior Sales Executive. In his new role, Randell will focus on the sale of Ruger firearms at the retail level in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

Ruger will continue to utilize Randell’s valuable industry experience and expertise in firearms design by keeping Randell as an integral part of Ruger’s new product development process.

Shawn Leska, former National Sales Manager, has been promoted to Director of Sales. Shawn has held several key roles during his 22 years at Ruger, each taking on a significant increase in responsibility. In Shawn’s new position, he will continue to focus on the growth of distributor sales as well as the coordination of Ruger’s overall sales effort. He will report directly to Chris Killoy, Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

Robert “RG” Stitt, former Regional Sales Manager of Mid-Atlantic States for Ruger, has been promoted to the position of National Sales Manager. RG is a longtime industry veteran, taking on an impressive host of sales roles at the retail, wholesale and manufacturer levels. In his new role, RG is responsible for all Regional Sales Managers with a focus on growing sales and shelf space at the retail level. RG will report directly to Shawn Leska, newly appointed Director of Sales.

In light of these promotions, Chris Killoy remarked that he is both excited and encouraged by these senior sales staff appointments.

“I want to thank Randell for his leadership over the years. His guidance and enthusiasm have been fundamental elements of Ruger’s recent sales success,” said Killoy. “I also want to congratulate Shawn and RG on their well deserved promotions. I look forward to working with them as we tackle new challenges and goals in the years ahead.”

For more information on Ruger’s entire line of award winning pistols, rifles, revolvers and shotguns, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger.

As always, thank [you AmmoLand Readers] for your continued support!

Ruger

GUNS Magazine

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- Gun enthusiasts will get an in-depth look at the award-winning new Ruger Scout rifle, four new models of the 1911, plus holiday gift ideas for our troops and more, in the Nov. issue of GUNS Magazine.

Ruger’s .308 M77 Gunsite Scout Rifle was designed to be a “general purpose rifle,” as inspired by Jeff Cooper, who was involved in the development of the “Scout” concept rifle.

This rifle is a serious multitasking tool.

GUNS Magazine Nov. Issue Reviews Award-Winning Scout Rifle, A Fresh Batch Of 1911s And More

As Holt Bodinson says in the cover article, “Versatility Defined: Ruger’s .308 M77 Gunsite Scout Rifle,” the rifle “demands to be handled and handy it is with its short 16-1/2″hammer-forged barrel and an out-of-the-box overall length of 38-1/2″.”

The Nov. issue brings readers more models of the 1911. In “4 x 1911,” Mike “Duke” Venturino takes a look at four new models: Browning’s 1911-22 made in Utah; the Colt 1911-22, made in Germany, imported by Umarex USA and finished by Colt; the Regent R100, made in Turkey and imported by Umarex USA; and the Cimarron Arms M1911, made in the Philippines.

For those who have friends and loved ones “deployed forward,” John Connor’s “For the Serving Soldier” provides readers with a selection of gear any grunt would be proud to own. Also in the giving spirit, this month’s “Odd Angry Shot: A Card, A Can, A Plan” presents charities and organizations that help our servicemembers and their families, as well as suggestions of what goodies to send.

Check out the Nov. Gun of the Month giveaway, which features a Krebs Custom AK-103K, built on a Russian Saiga carbine. Included in the package is a custom Wicked Zippo lighter and three high-risk environment training DVDs from Paladin Press, usually only offered to military and law enforcement personnel.

GUNS Magazine’s all-digital edition is reaching more readers than ever. It includes a number of bonus features, including expanded content, hotlinks and search options. To sign up for a free subscription, visit www.gunsmagazine.com/digital-editions.

For more information and to read the Nov. issue, visit www.gunsmagazine.com.

Rugers New SP101 Revolver Chambered in.22 Long Rifle

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announces a new SP101 revolver chambered for the .22 Long Rifle, the most popular cartridge in the world.

The new .22 LR Ruger SP101 is true to Ruger standards of rugged reliability and perfect for those seeking a quality small frame revolver.

This new SP101 will appeal to firearm instructors and enthusiasts who want to practice and perfect their shooting skills, or just spend time plinking with inexpensive rimfire ammo.

“We were constantly receiving feedback from our customers asking us to produce the SP101 in .22 LR and, once again, we listened to those requests and have produced a very impressive package,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“Ruger re-engineered the SP101 to chamber eight rounds instead of the traditional six, improved the sights, and maintained the same classic features that SP101 owners know and appreciate,” Killoy added.

The 30-ounce double-action revolver is made of weather resistant stainless steel with a satin finish for longevity and good looks. The walnut grip panels inset in the one-piece rubber grip are checkered and engraved. The revolver features a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight and fiber-optic, square-post front sight. The 4.2-inch barrel features a half shroud covering the ejector rod.

Rugers New SP101 Revolver Chambered in.22 Long Rifle

For more information on the new SP101 revolver chambered for .22 LR, or to learn more about the extensive, award-winning line of Ruger pistols, rifles, revolvers and shotguns, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the SP101 in .22 LR or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

Steel Challenge Shooting Association

BURLINGTON, Wash. –-(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., one of the firearms industry’s leading manufactures, and best known brands, has stepped up its support for the 2011 Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships, signing on as a platinum sponsor.

Ruger, which was a gold level sponsor in 2010, joins previously announced platinum sponsors the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Smith & Wesson, Safariland and Sig Sauer.

“We are extremely proud to welcome back Ruger as a major sponsor of the Steel Challenge. Not only has Ruger demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the shooting sports, but its firearm are among the most popular of those used in the rimfire speed shooting competition,” said Tammy Mowry, Steel Challenge sponsor coordinator.

Ruger Firearms

Organized by the Steel Challenge Shooting Association (SCSA), the national governing body for the sport of speed shooting, the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships brings together the fastest shooters from around the globe to compete in Piru, Calif. August 18-21. First held in 1981, the Steel Challenge celebrates its 30th anniversary and it’s final year in Golden State as the match moves to Florida in 2012.

Registration for the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships is open and slots are still available. Those interested in entering the match can find the competition schedule and match hotel information, as well as the match application, at www.SteelChallenge.com.

For more on the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships and the Steel Challenge Shooting Association, visit www.SteelChallenge.com, follow @SteelChallenge on Twitter, find the Steel Challenge on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SteelChallenge) or visit the Steel Challenge blog (www.steelchallenge.posterous.com).

Ruger LC9 Lightweight Compact 9mm Pistol

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger LC9 has been named the 2011 Handgun of the Year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence.

Ruger has received this honor four years in a row – an unprecedented accomplishment in the firearms industry. Ruger also received the “Rifle of the Year” award for the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, a second testament to the innovative design work at Ruger.

“The industry has once again recognized Ruger for the high-quality, innovative product designs that we have produced in direct response to our Voice of the Customer program,” said President and CEO Mike Fifer.

“Our top priority is to make the products our customers are asking for, and the LC9 and Gunsite Scout Rifle were designed on this premise. The fact that we have now won the Handgun of the Year award four consecutive years, and a record setting seven times total, demonstrates our transition to the leading American handgun manufacturer,” Fifer concluded.

“We could not be more pleased to have two of our firearms receive product of the year recognition,” said Vice President of Sales & Marketing Chris Killoy. “The Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle was created in conjunction with world-class training center Gunsite Academy and has proven to be a credible and affordable rendition of Col. Jeff Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept. We want to thank our retailers and other industry partners for this tremendous recognition.”

Ruger is especially honored that the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle received this special recognition as this was the final firearm designed by Roy Melcher, one of the most prolific and talented designers the firearms industry has ever known. Over the years, Roy had made significant contributions to the Ruger product line, providing design guidance on the Mini-14®, Redhawk®, GP100®, 77/22®, M77® MKII, and P85®. Roy lost his battle with cancer in December 2010 and is greatly missed by his friends at Ruger and across the industry. Recognizing his final contribution to the firearms community with the “Rifle of the Year” award is a fitting tribute to a great designer.

The awards were presented during the 9th Annual Shooting Industry Masters on July 22-23, 2011 at the Rockcastle Shooting Center, Park Mammoth Resort in Park City, KY. The Academy, a 500-member group consisting of manufacturers, editors, writers, distributors and retailers from within the shooting industry, votes to honor outstanding achievements in product design and service to the industry.

For more information on the Ruger LC9 and Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, along with the extensive line of award-winning pistols, rifles, revolvers and shotguns, visit www.Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger

Friends Of NRA Ruger M77 Hawkeye Rifle

NRAHuntersRights.org

Fairfax, VA--(Ammoland.com)- During the month of August, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org for a chance to win a Ruger M77 Hawkeye—embellished with the NRA logo in 24k gold.

Marrying function with classic style, this Ruger M77 Hawkeye in 7mm-08 Rem. incorporates a 22-inch, high-luster blued barrel; four-round magazine; and upgraded American black walnut stock.

Each stock comes with a checkered cut grip and wrap-around checkered fore-end. Other features include integral scope mounts, a three-position safety and the LC6 (“light-crisp”) trigger. Overall weight is just seven pounds; length is 42 inches.

Normally available only at Friends of NRA events, this individually-numbered rifle also features the NRA 24k gold logo on the floor plate. Free to one lucky entrant, Ruger’s M77 Hawkeye regularly retails for $843.

Friends of NRA (www.friendsofnra.org) banquets boil down to one goal—fund-raising for the future of the shooting sports. Since its inception in 1992, Friends of NRA has held over 13,500 events, reached over two million attendees and raised over $170 million for The NRA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Each year, The NRA Foundation allocates half of all net proceeds to fund projects within the state in which the money was raised and uses the other half to fund similar projects with a national scope.

Learn more about Ruger’s fine line of firearms at www.ruger.com.

To enter the August Gift Giveaway, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org, scroll down to “Gift Giveaway” on the right-hand side of the homepage, and follow the simple entry instructions. There is no cost to enter. Entries will be accepted now through Aug. 31, and a winner will be announced Sept. 1, 2011, on www.NRAhuntersrights.org.

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Ruger SR40c Pistol

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the introduction of the Ruger SR40c pistol.

The SR40c is the compact version of the recoil reducing, striker-fired SR40 pistol, one of the slimmest and most ergonomic full-sized .40 caliber pistols on the market today.

The SR40c is based on the same high-performance glass-filled nylon frame as those used on the popular SR9, SR9c and SR40 pistols, offering the same, great ergonomic features, including a slim frame, short trigger reach, reversible backstrap, and ambidextrous controls.

The SR40c features a through-hardened, stainless steel or alloy steel slide with Nitridox Pro Black finish. Serrations on the front portion of the slide make it easier to manipulate the slide and press check the chamber.

“The SR40c provides all of the benefits of a full-sized handgun without the recoil often associated with smaller .40 caliber pistols,” said Mike Fifer, Ruger CEO. “The SR40c offers yet another strong concealed carry option from Ruger, perfect for personal protection or law enforcement plain clothes and backup applications,” he continued.

The Ruger SR40c pistol has a 3.5″ barrel and an overall length of 6.85″. The pistol weighs 23.40 oz. and features a height of 4.61″, with the same slim 1.27″ grip width (across safety levers) as the full-sized SR40.

It has a fully adjustable 3-dot sight system and an integral accessory rail that accommodates most lights and lasers. The SR40c offers modern safety features such as a visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator, striker blocker, trigger safety, magazine disconnect and an ambidextrous, frame-mounted manual safety.

The SR40c ships with two magazines that provide options in both capacity and grip size. The standard magazine holds 9 rounds and features a flat bottom butt plate; a finger grip extension floor plate included. The second magazine features a grip extension and holds 15 rounds, instantly transforming the smaller, compact grip into a full-sized grip. An anti-friction coating is applied to the magazine body to reduce the force required to load the magazines to full capacity.

For customers living in states or locales where magazine capacity is limited by law, an SR40c that ships with two, 9-round magazines is offered.

Ruger SR40c Pistol

For more information on the Ruger SR40c, or to learn more about the extensive, award winning line of Ruger pistols, rifles, revolvers and shotguns, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger. To find accessories for the Ruger SR40c or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

Ruger SR40c Pistol Specs

LaserLyte Ruger LCP Side Mount Laser

Laserlyte

COTTONWOOD, AZ --(Ammoland.com)- LaserLyte answers the growing demand for lasers specific to the increasingly popular conceal carry market with the new Ruger LCP Side Mount Laser (CK-AMF).

At half the cost of a leading competitor, the CK-AMF fits on the side of the Ruger LCP and the Kel-Tec .380 and .32. Easy to mount on the gun by simply pushing out and replacing the stock pins with the new screws (included). Then push the ergonomic activation button with the index finger and the laser is on target.

The CK-AMF design works also as a finger guide that allows for safe trigger control without blocking the laser beam. The programmable laser features a pulse or constant on mode and also has an auto-off function to prevent an unwanted battery drain.

The side mounted laser allows the pistol to fit in virtually any nylon pocket holster. The new LaserLyte Ruger LCP Side Mount Laser is compact and light, and foremost – deadly for only $99.95.

LaserLyte CK-AMF Specifications:

• Part Number: CK-AMF
• MSRP: $99.95
• Compatible Firearms: Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec .380 and .32
• Power Output: Class IIIA, 5MW
• Laser Module: 650NM
• Batteries: 4 x 377
• Battery Life: *Normal usage: 5 hours constant on, 10 hours pulse mode
• Weight: .25 ounces/ 9 grams
• Length: 3.65 inches/92.71mm
• Width: .56 inches/17.22 mm
• Height: .380 inches/9.65mm
• Range at Night: 500 yards/457.2 meters

*Normal usage is defined as one minute on and one minute off. This test mimics actual usage where the unit is turned on and off and the battery is given time to automatically regenerate.

About LaserLyte:
LaserLyte, the leader in laser technology, is the shooting and hunting division of P&L Industries. The company strives to heighten the experience of shooting by offering high quality, competitively priced lasers and other firearms accessories. For additional information about LaserLyte, visit www.laserlyte.com. Keep up to date with LaserLyte on Facebook or Twitter. Visit the LaserLyte YouTube page for all the LaserLyte action.

Ruger K1A #1 Stainless Light Sporter Rifle in 250 Savage

Lipsey’s Firearms

Baton Rouge, Louisiana --(Ammoland.com)- Lipsey’s LLC, a leading nation-wide firearms distributor, is pleased to announce the fifth installment of the popular K1A Series of Ruger Number 1 rifles.

This edition is chambered in the classic 250 Savage cartridge and features a 22” light weight stainless steel barrel with sights and a walnut stock.

Only 250 of these much anticipated Number 1’s will be produced.

“Collectors and shooters have flocked to this series of rifles and I believe the 250 Savage will be the most sought after version yet” said Lipsey’s National Sales Manager, Garrett Prather.

Lipsey’s has been a firearms distributor since 1953 and currently services FFL licensed firearms retailers in all 50 states.

This exciting new exclusive Ruger Number 1 stainless 250 Savage will complement Lipsey’s extensive line of special make-up and limited edition firearms. Learn more about Lipsey’s large collection of current and past exclusive firearms at www.LipseysGuns.com.

Firearms dealers can visit www.Lipseys.com to open or manage their account

Ruger's Single-Ten Revolver

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger Single-Ten, a ten-shot single-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle.

The Single-Ten features a ten-shot cylinder and is constructed from durable and handsome satin-finished stainless steel.

With a 5.5″ barrel and smooth, walnut “Gunfighter” grips, the Single-Ten is well balanced and points easily.

The sight picture of the Single-Ten is enhanced by Williams fiber optic sights, which are click-adjustable for both windage and elevation.

“The Single-Six has always been a fun gun to shoot,” remarked Mike Fifer, Ruger’s CEO.

“The additional cylinder capacity, along with the trim Gunfighter grips and fiber optic sights, make shooting the Single-Ten even more enjoyable,” he continued.

For more information on the Ruger Single-Ten, or to learn more about the extensive, award-winning line of Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger . To find accessories for the Ruger Single-Ten or other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.

Ruger Single-Ten Revolver

Ruger Blackhawk Flattop 45 Colt or 45 ACP Convertible Revolver Exclusively at Lipsey's

Lipsey’s Firearms

Baton Rouge, Louisiana --(Ammoland.com)- Lipsey’s LLC, a leading nation-wide firearms distributor, is pleased to announce an exclusive run of Ruger Flattop revolvers chambered in the classic 45 Colt cartridge.

As a bonus, they will include an additional 45 ACP cylinder. These highly anticipated revolvers will feature a blue finish, simulated ivory “gunfighter” style grips and adjustable sights.

They will be built on the mid-size 357 Magnum frame and offered with a 5-1/2” barrel. A stainless steel version of the same revolver will follow shortly.

For detailed information on this model vist: http://tiny.cc/vq0lw

Lipsey’s has been a firearms distributor since 1953 and currently services FFL licensed firearms retailers in all 50 states.

This exciting new exclusive 45 Colt / 45 ACP Flattop convertible will complement Lipsey’s extensive line of special make-up and limited edition firearms. To find out more about these and other Lipsey’s offerings, please visit www.lipseys.com

Ruger SR1911 Pistol

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger SR1911, an “All American” classic rendition of John Browning’s most famous handgun design.

The public debut of the Ruger SR1911 pistol will take place during the NRA Annual Meeting in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania April 29 – May 1.

The single-action .45 Auto Ruger SR1911 features a bead-blasted stainless steel frame and slide, precision CNC machined for a precise slide-to-frame fit.

The stainless steel barrel and bushing are produced simultaneously, from the same ordnance-grade barstock, for a precise fit and improved accuracy. The slide features rear cocking serrations and a dovetailed three-dot sight system with a Novak rear sight and standard front sight.

“We are very proud to offer a 1911 pistol, an icon of American gun design and manufacturing,” said Ruger CEO Michael Fifer. “In this 100-anniversary year of the introduction of the Government Model 1911 it is only fitting that such a firearm be completely manufactured in America with all American-made components.”

The Ruger SR1911 pistol features a titanium firing pin and heavy firing pin spring, which negates the need for a firing pin block, offering an updated safety feature to the original “Series 70″ design without compromising trigger pull weight. An extended thumb safety offers improved manipulation and an oversized beavertail grip safety provides positive function and reliability. A visual inspection port offers visual confirmation of a round in the chamber.

Positive extraction is facilitated by an improved internal extractor. The plunger tube for both the slide stop and thumb safety is integral to the frame and will never shoot loose. The swedged link pin also will not shoot loose. The SR1911 uses a skeletonized hammer and an aluminum, skeletonized trigger with an adjustable over-travel stop. The Ruger SR1911 features a standard recoil guide system and flat mainspring housing.

The Ruger SR1911 grips feature a Ruger logo in checkered hardwood panels. Each pistol is shipped with one 7-round and one 8-round stainless steel magazine, bushing wrench and a soft case. The SR1911 will fit currently available holsters.

Down Range TV

Howard, KS --(Ammoland.com)- It is finally here and it is now official. Rumors has been roaming around for years that Ruger is making a 1911.

These rumors started way even before Ruger considered making one.

Back in November 2009, the first discussions started among the engineers and through extensive work and planning including 1000s of interviews through the “Voice of the Customer Program” the specification was put on paper and the project set in motion. Ruger is now shipping the SR1911 from their factory in Prescott, Arizona.

Watch the read more on the Ruger SR1911 here…

About DRTV:
DOWN RANGE Television (DRTV) has quickly become the gold standard for Internet firearms sites. Founded in February 2007 by television personality and journalist Michael Bane and his partner Marshal Halloway founder of the first Internet firearms social community – CAS City – in 1995, DRTV now offers original short-form video, original articles, moderated forums, gun giveaways, links to blogs and original weekly audio podcasts. For more information, visit www.downrange.tv .

Ruger SR-556/6.8 Piston-Driven Rifle

3 Gun Nation

USA --(Ammoland.com)- 3-Gun Nation reached an agreement with Sturm, Ruger recently that will position the company’s firearms in select 3GN Shoot-Offs throughout the 2011 3GN Tour.

The partnership will position Ruger firmly in the 3-Gun Nation family of supporters, while establishing increased variety in firearm platforms for the competitors in the 3-Gun Nation Shoot-Offs.

“Ruger is excited to be a part of the 3GN Tour,” said Ken Jorgensen, Director of Media Relations, Sturm, Ruger. “We support competitive shooting and love seeing new shooters get involved in the sport. With recent product introductions like the SR-556 autoloading rifle and the SR9 and SR40 pistols, Ruger is producing rugged, reliable firearms that will give any 3-gun shooter a competitive edge. As our product line continues to grow, we hope to see more and more 3-gun shooters using Ruger firearms.”

Two Ruger semi-automatic pistols will used in 3GN Shoot-Offs, the SR9 and SR40. Also, 3GN competitors will get a chance to run the piston-driven SR-556 semi-automatic rifle.

“We are extremely excited to have Ruger part of the 3-Gun Nation Tour,” said Pete Brown, President, National 3-Gun Association. “And we think the competitors will be as well, as the top lady, junior and professional shooters get a chance to run these guns in the 3GN competitions.”

Ruger pistols and rifles will be used at various events throughout the season, including the 3GN Team Event, Lady and Junior Shoot-Offs at the 3GN Championships, as well as select 3GN Shoot-Off main events.

“Ruger is one of a very few quintessential firearm companies,” said Chad Adams, Vice President, N3GA. “Adding Ruger to our family of supporters not only helps us keep 3-Gun Nation going, but it further reinforces the growth of 3-gun.”

The next stop on the 2011 FNH USA 3-Gun Nation Tour, presented by SureFire, is the Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun, March 25-27, in Mesa, Ariz. For more information on 3-Gun Nation events, and everything related to 3-gun, go to www.3gunnation.com.

For more information, visit www.3GunNation.com.

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), is pleased to announce that Kim Pritula, Director of Export/ATF Compliance & Security, has been appointed to the President’s Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration (PECSEA).

Pritula’s export control knowledge and expertise will help PECSEA develop ways to reform and maintain an efficient and effective export control system in an ever-changing global marketplace.

“Kim has a very unique talent and passion for export regulation and plays a critical role in the Sturm, Ruger organization,” said Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer.

“We are excited for Kim to share her expertise on a national level as a part of PECSEA and want to congratulate her on this well-deserved appointment,” he concluded.

“As the chair of the NSSF’s Export Committee, Kim’s appointment to the President’s Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration will allow our industry to have an even greater voice in the administration’s export control reform effort, particularly as we are likely to see many of our industry’s products move from being controlled by the State Department to the Commerce Department,” said Lawrence G. Keane, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

The PECSEA advises the U.S. Government on matters related to the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations, with an emphasis on ways to protect national security while minimizing potential adverse impacts on U.S. industry. The PECSEA plays a critical role in advising the Commerce Department and the Obama administration on key export control issues as they develop new regulations and policies.

Specialty Sports & Supply Honored as 2010 Ruger Retailer of the Year

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), is pleased to announce that Specialty Sports & Supply of Colorado Springs, CO has been named the 2010 Ruger Retailer of the Year.

Owners Jeff and Kim Lepp were honored at the 2011 SHOT Show with an engraved Mark III pistol to recognize their support for Ruger and achievements in the retail firearms industry.

“This is only the second Ruger Retailer of the Year award ever presented, and we are very excited to present it to Specialty Sports & Supply,” said Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer.

“We appreciate the strong commitment that Jeff and Kim Lepp have given to Ruger over the years, providing our company with year-round support of our entire product line. Their innovative and highly successful in-store promotional events set them apart in this industry, providing their customers with fantastic product selection and value. We hope this award will inspire other retailers to promote Ruger using innovative thinking and creative approaches like we have seen from Specialty Sports & Supply,” Fifer continued.

Specialty Sports & Supply is the largest independent firearms retailer in Colorado. This impressive establishment boasts over 4,500 firearms in stock, including the full line of Ruger pistols, rifles, revolvers and shotguns.

Jeff and Kim Lepp have been in operation for 16 years and consistently have worked closely with Ruger. They have hosted a popular annual Ruger promotion for the past three years, bringing Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer out to the event to engage customers. Ruger is proud to honor this first-class firearms retailer with the 2010 Ruger Retailer of the Year Award.

For more information on the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com.
For more information on Specialty Sports & Supply, www.SpecialtySportsAndSupply.com.

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), announces the LC9, a lightweight, compact 9mm pistol for discreet carry by law abiding citizens, or a full-power, no-compromise backup for off-duty law enforcement officers.

This highly requested pistol was developed through Ruger’s Voice of the Customer program and incorporates the features and rugged reliability desired by Ruger customers.

The LC9 has a 3.12″ barrel, is 6.0″ long and 4.5″ tall, making for a very compact 9mm pistol. The LC9 is impressively narrow at a mere .90″ wide, and weighs only 17.1 ounces with an empty magazine.

Featuring a black polymer (glass-filled nylon) frame and blued alloy steel slide and barrel, the lightweight, full-featured Ruger LC9 offers the versatility and capability of the popular 9mm cartridge in a highly compact, reliable, and user-friendly pistol.

“On the heels of the overwhelming and on-going success of the LCP®, customers repeatedly requested a lightweight, compact 9mm pistol. Frankly, they wanted an LCP chambered in 9mm” said Ruger CEO Michael Fifer. “Delivering an American-made, compact 9mm that provides the same legendary Ruger reliability as the award-winning LCP, LCR and SR9 became our focus. Meeting customer expectations is our goal and key to Ruger’s continuing success,” Fifer continued.
LC9 Information

The LC9 is a double-action-only, hammer-fired, locked-breech pistol with a smooth trigger pull. Control and confident handling of the Ruger LC9 are accomplished through reduced recoil and aggressive frame checkering for a positive grip in all conditions. The Ruger LC9 features smooth “melted” edges for ease of holstering, carrying and drawing.

One seven-round, single-column magazine is provided with each LC9 pistol. The magazine’s standard flat floorplate aids concealability, while the provided finger grip extension floorplate offers an option to shooters who prefer a longer grip surface with more hand-to-pistol contact.

Seven-round magazines, holsters and other accessories are available for purchase at ShopRuger.com.

The wider rear aperture of the dovetailed, low-profile, two-dot rear sight aids quick acquisition of the single-dot, dovetailed front sight. This high-visibility, three-dot sight system provides fast, positive sight alignment.

The slide locks open on an empty magazine and the external slide stop is easy to reach and manipulate for positive firearm functioning. A single-sided manual safety and a magazine disconnect are additional features of the Ruger LC9. A California-approved loaded chamber indicator allows for immediate visual and tactile confirmation that the chamber is loaded. A pivoting external extractor provides reliable extraction of the 9mm cases.

For more information on the Ruger LC9, or to learn more about the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the LC9 or other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.

As always, thank you AmmoLand, for your continued support!

Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, the ideal “fighting carbine” in .308 Winchester that is a credible rendition of Col. Jeff Cooper’s Scout Rifle concept.

Cooper called for a relatively lightweight, hard hitting, do-all rifle that in the hands of an accomplished shooter was able to place accurate, sustained fire out to long ranges, yet was quick-handling and light enough for all-day carry.

Developed in conjunction with Gunsite instructor Ed Head, the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle is a new platform in the Ruger M77 family.

While the Scout Rifle has M77 features such as controlled round feed and integral scope mounts (scope rings included), the 10-round detachable box magazine is the first clue this isn’t your grandfather’s Ruger rifle.

“Ruger has taken an in depth look at the intended purpose of a Scout Rifle and developed a full-featured rifle designed to meet the Scout Rifle criteria of hunt, fight, defend,” says Head.

“This firearm offers outstanding features in an affordable, versatile and reliable rifle designed to deliver .308 Winchester performance in a variety of situations. It is compact, lightweight, offers 10-round box magazines, can be fit to the individual shooter, and accommodates a host of optics. It is a serious rifle for those serious about rifles.”

Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle

The Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle has a 16.5″ medium contour, cold hammer-forged, alloy steel barrel with a Mini-14 protected non-glare post front sight and receiver mounted, adjustable ghost ring rear sight for out-of-the-box usability. A forward mounted Picatinny rail offers options in mounting an assortment of optics – including Scout Scopes available from Burris and Leupold, for “both eyes open” sighting and super-fast target acquisition.

A Mini-14/SR-556 flash suppressor is effective on reducing the muzzle flash that may be present on some .308 Winchester loads when fired out of the short (16.5″) barrel. The 5/8-24 muzzle threads allow most standard .30 caliber muzzle accessories – flash suppressors, muzzle brakes, and sound suppressors – to be installed.

The Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle features a matte black oxide alloy steel barrel and receiver on a black laminate stock with sling swivel studs and checkered grip and forearm. A soft rubber recoil pad, with three 1/2″ spacers allows the length of pull to be adjusted and allow the rifle to be properly sized for different shooters, or to give the shooter the proper fit with outerwear or defensive gear of varying thickness. With its compact size and weighing in at just under seven pounds, the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle combines ease of carry and shooting for the serious Scout Rifle enthusiast.

The rifle’s trigger guard and magazine well are formed with glass-reinforced nylon. The magazine release is a push-forward Mini-14 paddle just ahead of the trigger guard. “Gunsite Scout Rifle” is engraved on the grip cap of the laminated, weather resistant stock, and the receiver is roll-marked “Ruger Gunsite Scout”, commemorating the collaboration of Ruger with Gunsite Academy, America’s oldest private firearms training facility.

As they say, beware the man with one gun, for he probably knows how to use it. Never has this been more true than with the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, the one rifle to have if you could only have one. It is the perfect lightweight, hard-hitting, do-it-all bolt-action rifle – where rugged, reliable Ruger meets the practical, tactical.
Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle Specs

For more information on the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, or to learn more about the extensive award winning line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle or other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.

Ruger Piston Driven Uppers for SR-556 AR Platform

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), announces the availability of three, AR-style upper receiver assemblies featuring the innovative two-stage, piston driven performance of the SR-556 family.

These rugged and reliable SR-556 piston driven uppers run cleaner, cooler, and are easier to maintain than traditional gas driven systems, offering significantly improved reliability.

SR-556 upper assemblies will be available through firearms retailers and ShopRuger.com.

Now all AR owners can enjoy the features of the SR-556 platform, including the patent pending two-stage piston driven operating system that provides a smooth power delivery stroke to the action and vents combustion residue out of the bottom of the gas block.

The four-position adjustable gas regulator allows the operator to tune the rifle to specific ammunition and rifle conditions, minimizing recoil and maximizing reliability and long-term endurance. Reliability is further enhanced by a one-piece bolt carrier with an integral transfer key. Designed for long-lasting accuracy, the chrome lined barrels are cold hammer-forged from Mil-Spec 41V45 Chrome-Moly-Vanadium steel.

The standard SR-556 upper chambered in 5.56 mm NATO/.223 features a heavy contour, 16.1″ barrel with a 1:9 twist rate, and is capped with a Mini-14/SR-556 flash suppressor mounted on 1/2-28 threads. A one-piece, ten-inch quad rail handguard provides ample room for mounting sights, optics and accessories. Made exclusively for Ruger, this SR-556-specific handguard is pinned to the upper receiver, creating a near-monolithic upper receiver assembly and providing a rugged mounting system for the piston driven transfer rod.

A carbine-length version of the popular SR-556 two-stage, piston driven AR-style upper is also available. The carbine upper features a heavy contour, fluted barrel that is 1-3/4″ shorter and a half-pound lighter than the barrel on the standard SR-556. The 1:9 twist rate, 16.1″ barrel on the carbine features an integrally machined flash suppressor, which minimizes the overall length of the barrel while complying with ATF regulations for civilian and commercial sales. This carbine version maintains the mid-length gas system and heavy (.850″) barrel contour under the handguard, but the barrel is fluted for weight reduction and to promote barrel cooling.

Those seeking to equip their modern rifle with ample power for hunting medium-sized game or greater muzzle and downrange energy capability for defensive or tactical roles can select an upper chambered in the capable 6.8 SPC caliber. The SR-556/6.8 features upper features a heavy contour, 1:10 twist barrel with a standard SAAMI 6.8 SPC chambering. The chrome-lined, cold hammer-forged barrel is 16.12″ long, is threaded 5/8-24, and is capped with the effective and distinctive Mini-14/SR-556 flash suppressor.

All three uppers are equipped with folding, back-up iron sights. These rugged, high-quality sights co-witness with Mil-Spec optics, and are easily removed or replaced. The sights can be folded down with the push of a button, or quickly flipped up with your thumbs. The windage adjustable rear sight includes an instantly converted short and long-range aperture, and the protected front sight is elevation adjustable.

Durability and performance of the SR-556 is enhanced with the use of high-performance finishes: The barrel and gas block are chrome lined, while the piston, bolt, bolt carrier, and extractor are chrome plated. The piston driven transfer rod is electroless nickel/Teflon coated. The flash hider and the exterior of the barrel, gas block, and regulator are manganese phosphate coated. All aluminum parts are Mil-Spec hard coat anodized.

The SR-556 rifle and carbine uppers chambered in 5.56mm NATO are shipped with three, thirty-round Magpul PMAG™ magazines. These lightweight magazines feature a storage/dust cover, a stainless steel spring, and a self-lubricating, anti-tilt follower. The 6.8 SPC chambered upper is shipped with one five-round magazine and two twenty-five round magazines. Three rail covers, provided with each upper, provide a comfortable ergonomic hold when carrying or shooting. All Uppers are shipped in a padded carry case that features the Ruger logo, hook-and-loop fasteners to stabilize the rifle within the case, and internal magazine pockets.

For more information on the cooler cleaner performing AR uppers from Ruger, or to learn more about the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the SR-556 Uppers or other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.

Ruger LCP Pistiol with Crimson Trace Laserguard

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), is proud to announce the Ruger LCP (Lightweight Compact Pistol) will now be available with a Crimson Trace Laserguard and pocket holster.

“The popularity of the LCP has been overwhelming,” said Chris Killoy, Ruger Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

“When consumers told us what they were looking for in a small personal protection pistol, we delivered, and the results have exceeded our expectations. Now with the addition of the Crimson Trace® Laserguard®, the performance of the LCP as a personal protection firearm has been enhanced.”

The Crimson Trace® Laserguard helps LCP owners get on target quickly and assuredly through the use of the easy-to-find red laser dot.

When gripping the pistol normally, the instinctive front-activation button allows shooters to project the laser wherever the gun is aimed.

This provides immediate feedback and gives shooters confidence their shots will hit their target.

The Ruger LCP, a .380 autoloader with a 2.75-inch barrel and an overall length of 5.16 inches, offers legendary Ruger reliability and quality in an ultra-light, compact carry pistol.

Winner of the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence 2008 Handgun of the Year Award, the LCP also delivers superior ergonomic design and handsome styling. It incorporates state-of-the-art polymers, aircraft quality aluminum alloys, and high-grade precision steel components engineered for strength and maximum weight savings.

The 9.4-ounce LCP pistol has a capacity of 6+1 rounds. With a height of only 3.6 inches and a width of .82 inches, the LCP is a reliable back-up or carry pistol. The high-performance, glass-filled nylon frame is topped by a through-hardened blued slide.

When size and weight savings count, the LCP is a natural for personal defense carry. The LCP with Crimson Trace Laserguard comes with a pocket holster, one magazine, external locking device and instruction manual.

Ruger LCP Pistiol with Crimson Trace Laserguard

For more information on the Ruger LCP with Crimson Trace Laserguard, or to learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the Ruger LCP or other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.

Ruger LCP

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Forbes magazine has named Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE: RGR) one of “America’s 100 Best Small Companies” in 2010.

The list appeared in the November 8th issue of Forbes.

“We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s 100 Best Small Companies,” said Ruger CEO Michael Fifer.

“We owe a great deal of thanks to our loyal customers and dedicated employees for contributing to our success. Because of our innovative product introductions and continuously improving American manufacturing, we have seen our sales growth and earnings per share improve significantly over the last four years.”

The Forbes list of 100 Best Small Companies in America only considers companies that have been publicly traded for at least a year, pull in annual revenue between $5 million and $1 billion, and boast a stock price no lower than $5 per share.

Forbes also factored in the stock performance of each company compared with that of its peers. The rankings are based on earnings growth, sales growth and return on equity in the past 12 months and over five years. During the past five years, Ruger saw earnings growth of 470%; sales growth of 86%; and annual return on equity increase from 4% to 34%.

Ruger’s award winning products include the LCP .380 Auto Pistol, the LCR .38 Special +P Revolver, and the SR9c Compact 9mm Pistol. All of Ruger’s rugged and reliable firearms are made in America in manufacturing facilities in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ. For more information on the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.ruger.com.

As always, thanks for your continued support!

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR), announced today that for the third quarter of 2010, the Company reported net sales of $58.4 million and earnings per share of 32¢, compared with sales of $71.2 million and earnings per share of 37¢ in the third quarter of 2009.

For the nine months ended October 2, 2010, net sales were $191.1 million and earnings were $1.18 per share. For the corresponding period in 2009, net sales were $207.1 million and earnings were $1.13 per share.

Chief Executive Officer Michael O. Fifer made the following comments related to the Company’s results:

• The Company launched the new SR-40 striker-fired pistol late in the third quarter of 2010. New product introductions, including the new SR-40 pistol, remain a strong driver of demand and represented $50.0 million or 27% of sales in the first nine months of 2010.
• Estimated unit sell-through of the Company’s products from distributors to retailers in the third quarter of 2010 decreased by approximately 7% from both the third quarter of 2009 and the second quarter of 2010. NICS checks increased 6% from the third quarter of 2009 and 2% from the second quarter of 2010, indicating that the Company’s share of total firearms retail transactions (new and used firearms) may have declined during the quarter.
• The incoming order rate in the third quarter of 2010 increased significantly from the second quarter of 2010 and the third quarter of 2009.
• Cash generated from operations during the first nine months of 2010 was $23.5 million. At the end of the third quarter of 2010, our cash and equivalents and short-term investments totaled $53.0 million. Our current ratio is 3.7 to 1 and we have no debt.
• During the first nine months of 2010, capital expenditures totaled $16.4 million, much of it related to tooling and equipment for new products. We expect to invest approximately $20 million for capital expenditures during 2010.
• During the third quarter of 2010, the Company repurchased 412,000 shares of its common stock for $5.7 million in the open market. The average price per share repurchased was $13.83. These repurchased shares represented 2.1% of the outstanding shares as of the beginning of the third quarter of 2010 and were funded with cash on hand. As of the end of the third quarter of 2010, $4.3 million remains available for future stock repurchases.
• At the end of the third quarter of 2010, stockholders’ equity was $109 million, which equates to a book value of $5.77 per share, of which $2.82 per share was cash and equivalents and short-term investments.

Today, the Company filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2010. The financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are attached to this press release.

The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q is available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov and the Ruger website at www.ruger.com/corporate/. Investors are urged to read the complete Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that they have adequate information to make informed investment judgments.

About Sturm, Ruger
Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with manufacturing facilities located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ.

Ruger SR40 Pistol

Gun Talk Radio

MANDEVILLE, LA --(Ammoland.com)- Tom talks the importance of self-defense with author Paxton Quigley, a new Ruger pistol, and Mossberg shotguns and rifles this Sunday on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk (R) Radio, the only nationally-syndicated radio talk show about guns and the shooting sports.

Author Paxton Quigley visits with Gun Talk on Sunday to discuss her new book, Armed & Female: Taking Control, and her “A-Ha” moment – when she knew that women can and must be prepared to defend their life.

Quigley has written many books on the importance of women protecting themselves, including Not an Easy Target: Paxton Quigley’s Self-Protection for Women, Stayin’ Alive: Armed and Female in an Unsafe World, and Armed and Female: Twelve Million American Women Own Guns, Should You?.

Lori Petoske with Ruger drops by to talk about Ruger’s newest firearm – the Ruger SR40. The SR40 is built using the same frame as Ruger’s popular SR9, but is chambered for the .40S&W, and features an ambidextrous mag release and safety, reversible backstrap and fully adjustable three-dot sights. Visit www.guntalk.tv to see the SR40 in action!

Also, Tom Taylor, VP of Sales and Marketing at Mossberg, stops by Sunday to talk with Tom about the line-up of shotguns and rifles Mossberg offers: From pump-action, autoloader and mini shotguns to bolt-action, lever-action and tactical rifles – Mossberg has something for everyone.

In its 15th year of national syndication, Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio airs live on Sundays from 2PM-5PM Eastern, and runs on over 100 stations, plus SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio.  All Gun Talk shows can be downloaded as podcasts through Apple iTunes, the Gun Talk iPhone App, the Blackberry Podcast App, or at www.guntalk.libsyn.com. More information is available at www.guntalk.com.

About:
Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is in its 15th year of national syndication, Gun Talk Radio airs live on Sundays from 2PM-5PM Eastern, and runs on 101 stations, plus SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio. All Gun Talk shows can be downloaded as podcasts through Apple iTunes, the Gun Talk iPhone App, the Blackberry Podcast App, or at www.guntalk.libsyn.com. More information is available at www.guntalk.com.

Ruger SR40 Pistol

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE:RGR) is proud to announce the Ruge SR40. pistol, the latest extension of the SR Series, striker-fired line of pistols. The SR40 now provides a large caliber option in one of the slimmest and most ergonomic fullsized pistols on the market today.

“The SR40 represents the next logical step in striker-fired pistols from Ruger, remarked Bob Gates, Ruger’s Director of Law Enforcement, Military and International Sales. The outstanding ergonomics and value of the SR9R are now available to officers and civilians in the effective and proven .40 caliber chambering. An added bonus is the surprisingly light recoil, which makes the SR40 easy and comfortable to shoot.”

The SR40 is built on the same high-performance glass-filled nylon frame as the SR9, offering all the great ergonomic features that made the SR9 a success: a slim, narrow frame with a short trigger reach, reversible backstrap for an arched or flat configuration, and fully ambidextrous controls.

The through-hardened, stainless steel slide on the SR40 is .060h wider than that of the SR9; the added mass of the slide reduces slide velocity during cycling, reducing recoil and improving service life.

The SR40 weighs 27.25 ounces (with an empty magazine) and ships with two fifteen round, flush-fit magazines. A loading tool is also provided, although an anti-friction coating applied to the magazine body greatly reduces the force required to load the magazines to full capacity.

The SR40 features a 4.1h barrel length, fully adjustable three-dot sights, and an integral accessory rail. The SR40 offers modern safety features such as a visual and tactile loaded chamber indicator, striker blocker, trigger safety, magazine disconnect, and a frame mounted ambidextrous manual safety.

For more information on the new SR40, or to learn more about the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the SR40 or other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.

Ruger SR40 pistol

About Sturm Ruger:
Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nationfs leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with manufacturing facilities located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ.

Ruger’s SR556 in American COP Special Edition

FMG Publications

San Diego, Calif. --(Ammoland.com)- There are times when it’s really hard to keep a secret. For American COP Special Edition Annual contributing editor Dave Douglas, Ruger’s new SR556 was one of them.

While at the Ruger factory, Douglas signed a non-disclosure form for anything he saw in the plant. The SR556 turned the secrecy requirement into a far more difficult task.

Douglas can breathe easy, as the wait is over. The SR556 is available and patrol car ready. He reviews the rifle in American COP Special Edition Annual.

“Ruger has long been known for building tank tough firearms that can take a beating and still perform at level cops need,” Douglas writes.

“The SR556 comes from the factory equipped with just about everything needed in a patrol rifle. It’s practically “out of the box” ready to put in your patrol car.”

Douglas counts the SR556 as a worthy patrol partner, while his publisher considers American COP Special Edition Annual one as well.

“Our first priority is to keep cops safe on duty and off,” said publisher Roy Huntington.

“Our tell-it-like-it-is style isn’t for the weak-hearted, then again, most cops have never been accused of being shy about such things. Our national prospective brings training, tactics, equipment, ideas, product tests and a relevant cross-section of information to cops everywhere. We won’t give you bull because we know what or who is riding shotgun helps get you home at the end of your shift.”

Duty gear is a big focus of the American COP Special Edition Annual.

“Articles like “Owning the Night: Night Vision for Dummies”, “Shopping For Officer Safety” and “Gear Hogs: What’s-What For Cops” help guide law enforcement through the maze of products marketed for cops,” said Huntington. “Our writers know the value of a dollar and want to put the right gear into the right hands.”

Also helping the cause is the 2011 Buyer’s Guide, included in the Annual. The Buyer’s Guide features 94 pages of guns, knives and more tools cops need.

The American COP Special Edition Annual is available now, while supplies last. To order online visit, www.americanhandgunner.com and follow the Special Editions link from the store menu.

Ruger SR9C Pistol with Laserlyte Rear Sight Laser

FirearmsTruth.com

Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- As the U.S. economy continues to struggle maybe the Obama administration should look to the gun industry as an example of excellence in manufacturing.

Sturm, Ruger & Company proudly announced that their Ruger SR9c handgun model has been named the “Handgun of the Year” for the third straight year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence.

This award was presented during the 8th Annual Shooting Industry Masters held July 23rd in Grand Island, Nebraska. The award committee is a 500-member group consisting of manufacturers, editors, writers, distributors and retailers within the gun industry.

Ruger President and CEO Mike Fifer commented on the honor, “Ruger is honored to receive this award for the third year in a row. We are gratified that Ruger’s innovation and excellence in product design has once again been recognized by members of the firearms community.”

The Ruger SR9c is a line extension of the SR9 striker-fired pistol focusing on a more compact version of the slimmest and most ergonomic 9mm pistol on the market. This model offers hand gun owners an even smaller, more concealable option making it ideal for discreet carry.

The SR9c pistol weighs 24oz and features an overall length of 6.875” with a 5.00” height and a slim 1.27” grip. The suggested retail price for the SR9c sits around $525.00.

For more information: www.Ruger.com/SR9c.

Peter Suciu is executive editor of FirearmsTruth.com, a website that tracks and monitors media bias against guns and our Second Amendment rights. Visit: FirearmsTruth.com

Ruger Mini Thirty Tactical Rifle

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announces a new model of the simple, rugged and reliable Mini Thirty Rifle, the Mini Thirty Tactical Rifle.

Like all Ruger Mini Thirty rifles, which have been extremely popular since first introduced in 1991, the Mini Thirty Tactical allows shooters to fire the 7.62 X 39 round in an affordable, quality, American-made auto-loading rifle.

The Mini Thirty Tactical has a blued 16-1/8” barrel with flash suppressor and comes with a black synthetic stock. The rifle weighs approximately 6.75 pounds, has an overall length of 37.5 inches, and is shipped with one 20-round magazine.

The sighting system on the Mini Thirty Tactical includes an adjustable “ghost ring” aperture rear sight and a protected, non-glare post front sight. Patented Ruger scope bases are machined directly into the receiver and can never shoot loose. A set of Ruger scope rings is included at no charge with each rifle. Side ejection of cartridge cases easily clears the lowest-mounted optics, and a patented recoil buffer helps protect optics from damage from repeated firing.

For more information about the Ruger Mini Thirty Tactical and the extensive line of Ruger products and services, visit http://www.ruger.com.

About Sturm, Ruger:
Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with plants located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ.

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. – Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens

Ruger 10/22-FS Rifle

Ruger Firearms

Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE:RGR) announces the Ruger 10/22-FS rifle featuring the Ruger SR-556 /Mini-14-style flash suppressor.

This threaded barrel version of the popular Ruger 10/22 rifle allows owners to attach an assortment of muzzle accessories to one of America’s favorite rimfire rifles.

The Ruger 10/22-FS features a precision-rifled, cold hammer-forged 16-1/8” alloy steel barrel with black matte finish. The factory ½-28 thread barrel offers Ruger 10/22 owners the convenience and cost effectiveness of a threaded barrel necessary for many custom built firearms.

With a black synthetic stock and carbine length barrel, the Ruger 10/22-FS weighs in at 4.3 lbs., the lightest weight 10/22 available today from Ruger. The Ruger 10/22-FS has an overall length of 36-1/4 inches, features a 13.5” length of pull and comes with a combination scope base adapter and reliable Ruger rotary magazine.

For more information on the new Ruger 10/22-FS, or to learn more about the extensive line of Ruger firearms, visit www.Ruger.com. To find accessories for the Ruger 10/22 and other Ruger firearms, visit www.ShopRuger.com.

About Sturm, Ruger: Sturm, Ruger was founded in 1949 and is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of high-quality firearms for the commercial sporting market. Sturm, Ruger is headquartered in Southport, CT, with manufacturing facilities located in Newport, NH and Prescott, AZ.

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. – Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens

Tommy Submachine Gun

Gun Talk Radio

MANDEVILLE, LA --(Ammoland.com)- Working with Auto-Ordnance, Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk (R) is giving away a “Tommy Gun” this month.

It’s a semi-auto version of the venerable Thompson, made famous in movies and real life, and used by G-men, gangsters in the 1920s, and by G.I.’s in WWII. Tom announces the details of the giveaway on the show this Sunday.

Tom also will be talking with Ruger’s product manager, Mark Gurney, about that company’s new chambering in its SR-556 rifle.

The 6.8 SPC cartridge, in the proven SR-556 piston-driven platform, provides more power — popular for hunting as well as defensive use.

It’s also the last month to enter Ruger’s “Good Things Come in 3’s” sweepstakes, where the grand prize winner receives three Ruger firearms: the SR9c, the LCR and the LCP, plus extra magazines and a range bag.

Dustin Irvin, of Blackleaf Software, has developed a new iPhone app that lists all 50 states concealed handgun license reciprocity. Perfect for travelers who travel a lot or a little, this app can tell you reciprocity laws at the touch of a finger.

About:
Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is in its 15th year of national syndication, Gun Talk Radio airs live on Sundays from 2PM-5PM Eastern, and runs on 101 stations, plus SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio. All Gun Talk shows can be downloaded as podcasts through Apple iTunes or at www.guntalk.libsyn.com. More information is available at www.guntalk.com.