U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce that Team Ruger took two divisional wins at the 2018 WBRP Independence Outlaw Match held at the Wilkes-Barre Rifle & Pistol Club in Hunlock’s Creek, PA.
Team member James McGinty claimed the top spot in the 9mm division, as well as first overall, shooting the 9mm Luger SR1911 with a winning time of 173.91.
“My SR1911 ran flawlessly,” said McGinty. “This was the first Outlaw Match I have shot in a long time and it was fun taking on tight and tricky shots combined with very challenging swingers and moving targets.”
Shooting his SR1911 chambered in .45 Auto, team member Dave Olhasso walked away with a first place P-45 divisional finish and fourth place overall. Olhasso had a winning time of 238.49.
“This was a very fun and challenging match,” commented Olhasso. “Jerry and the team in Wilkes-Barre did a great job putting on this event. Uncoupled from the typical rules, they were able to put together some very different and integrated stages.”
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Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. As a full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over 400 variations of more than 30 product lines. For more than 60 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Our motto, “Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®,” echoes the importance of these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.
I was born in 1949 so I feel a special connection with Ruger! I have own many Ruger firearms :1ea. mark III 22lr, 2 ea. Blackhawks one a conversable 357mag/ 9mm , 1ea. SECURITY SIX , 1ea. LCP II 380 , 1ea. LC9s – HV 9mm. All reliably built. But I’m not dune yet I need a SR1911 in 45 acp down the road… I also have :1ea. Barretta 92s 9mm, 2ea. Colt revolvers both 357 mag. , 2ea. Smith & Wesson revolvers, 4ea. Smith & Wesson pistols 22lr. 9mm, 45acp ( & a co2 M&P BB gun for the… Read more »
I have 3-rifle’s, 1-shotgun, 1semi auto pistol, and 4-revolvers
You build the highest Quality Firearms in the business, Tough, dependable, Great warranty, (not like you will ever need it) I have A very large collection of firearms, I hold my Ruger’s in the highest regards. (You Keep Building Them, I’ll Keep Buying them)
Zackley !
I have been a Ruger owner longer than I can remember. Ruger has always presented an exceptional product for a quality price. Thank you and keep up the good work!!!!!!
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I started in law enforcement in 1968 I have used many Ruger firearms since then starting with the Security Six I now carry a SR1911 in 45 caliber on duty I have several Ruger weapons I think they are one of the most reliable ever built
Thank you and keep up the good work your weapons are needed