FireArm Friday: No. You Can't Buy My P90 - #2A
Ruger Firearms Through the Decades - American Innovation Since 1949
Yep. It’s a heavy brick that spits lead, but with amazing accuracy. And it goes most everywhere with me. You ain’t got enough money to buy my P90. Or my 10-22. Or my Single-Six. Or my SR1911CMD with custom stocks. Or my… - DD
The History of Ruger Firearms:
Founded in 1949, Sturm, Ruger & Co.—better known simply as Ruger—has become a pillar of American firearms manufacturing. With a legacy rooted in innovation, rugged design, and accessibility, Ruger has produced some of the most iconic civilian firearms of the last century. From the legendary 10/22 rifle to the modern precision rifle platforms, Ruger’s journey is a uniquely American success story.
A Legacy Forged by Passion and Ingenuity
The company began with Bill Ruger, a self-taught designer fascinated with firearms from a young age. His early interest in machine tools and mechanisms led him to create the Standard .22 caliber pistol, inspired by Japanese Nambu design and crafted with American materials and performance in mind. That pistol launched the company and set the tone for a product line defined by functionality, affordability, and innovation.
Unlike many of his contemporaries, Ruger embraced investment casting, a process that allowed for cost-effective, high-quality parts manufacturing. This single innovation helped democratize access to well-made firearms for recreational shooters, hunters, and collectors.
Throughout the company’s early decades, Ruger built a reputation for designing dependable, classically styled firearms that were always made in the United States.
The Evolution of Ruger
For decades, the company was driven by Bill Ruger’s singular…
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