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My Favorite Ruger

July 15, 2012

NRA editors rarely need an excuse to chat about their favorite firearms. So when Ruger announced its Million Gun Challenge earlier in 2011, the buzz around the office turned to not who actually owns a Ruger, but how many and which models. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into their personal collections, and invite you to tell us about your own favorite Ruger.

Mark the Spot	The Super Blackhawk Makes a Loyal Companion	Everyone has a 10/22	Call Him a Vaquero
My M77 is a Hawkeye	I Invested in an LCR	It Should have been the Mini 14	I Carry the LC9
Make Mine a No. 1	The GP100 can do it All

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Your Name larry cahoon wrote:
November 22, 2012

Comments.. l got my first ruger single six for Christmas in 1970. I still have It and put many around put through it. It has a 4 5/8s barrel with fix sights with magnum. cylinder. I have both old and new model vaqueros and love them both. Ruger guns. are the best in my book.

Chris wrote:
November 19, 2012

Love my old Flattops! Especially the 10' guns.

Charles@gha wrote:
June 13, 2012

Comments...My Super Blackhawk .44 Mag; pre New Model with the nice wide hammer, not the new thin one, does not have flutes on the cylinder. The update kit was installed in '82, but I immediately returned it to 'four clicks' due to the new, narrow hammer.

jsiberians wrote:
June 11, 2012

I carry the LC9 every day qith Ranger ST 147 hp. and it's pretty garn accurate at 30 ft.

sonny wrote:
June 05, 2012

I have several rugers and NONE of them ever disappointed me. Bill Ruger was a master gunsmith that gave the working americans a good, reliable and down right good price on his guns. I have the target model 1 ...security six in stainless...P90 decocker model in .45...the good old 10/22...mini 14...new model super blackhawk in .44 mag...22/45 model in stainless and love them all.

mike vassaur wrote:
April 10, 2012

a little late but bach in the 70's when ruger was coming on strong i was purchasing everyone that i could. from blackhawk to redhawk, single six to securty six then the rifles came on strong. i could put any ruger next to any other weapon and it was just as good. i had one of the most beautiful weapon and i would get so many comments on it just for the looks but it shot so good it was a number one 22-250 w/12x luipod man it was awesome. i think this weapon was an accident the way that the grain in the stock came out it was so nice.

Ken wrote:
April 03, 2012

My favorite Ruger is my GP100 with 5 inch barrell. Made special by Davidson. Great feel and balance.

jim wrote:
March 27, 2012

my favorite ruger is my low seial number super blackhawk 44, made in 1961 new unfired condition.

Mike G wrote:
March 03, 2012

Wow, could have been in mr gun locker. We've got The 10/22, mini 14, security six, and the Mk-II all in stainless. The wife and I also carry our LCRs. All great products, which we'd gladly purchase again.

lewis wrote:
March 03, 2012

Comments...I have several but love my 45 colt with changeable cylinder to 45 ACP. Don't see many of these around. Old but still shoots great.

Richard L. Morin wrote:
February 25, 2012

I have been the owner of many Ruger pistols.jjThey have all been stolen from me we think by a family meember. My favorite was the .44 super blackhawk. I miss it greatly as it saved my life several times as I was able to do long and un expected shots with it. Love it a lot, but cannot afford to replace it anymore.

CRCobb wrote:
February 25, 2012

.357 SP101 with the original 2' barrel. Sold it when I moved to NYC(dammit). Of course I didn't full appreciate it when I had it. I should have bought a pancake holster. I should have taken it it better ranges. I should have fed it better ammo. I should have cleaned more often. But now I'm looking at the LCR. Sorry SP101.

Gary wrote:
February 24, 2012

Being 66 years old, I grew up watching Ruger grow. My first was a Single-six that I purchased for $49.50 with a ten dollar help from my Dad. He shot a S&W K-22. We shot some 1500 rounds per week-end, not just wasting amo, but actually target shooting as I grew up. The Ruger never gave a hic-up during all of that and I now have a 6 inch, adjustable sight version(old model) I bought in 1972 and it shoots just as well. Ruger keep up th good work.

Averill Townsend wrote:
February 24, 2012

All my Ruger firearms have been great companions! I have: 10/22, Bearcat, Blackhawk, Old Army, M77 and my newest family member an LCP! Nice family indeed! Thanks Ruger.

Brad Landahl wrote:
February 23, 2012

I bought my first and favorite Ruger in 1959,the Mark I with muzzle deflector. Won a lot of matches with it and still shoot it at my club.

Alex wrote:
February 21, 2012

Asking which is your favorite Ruger is akin to "which is your favorite kid". I love them all. Current battery includes Old Models (3-screw) Super Blackhawk, .357 Blackhawk & Bearcat; Mark I, a couple of 10-22's, No. 1's in .458 & .22-250. I've owned most of the OM single actions (.22/.22m; .357; .30 carb.; .41; .44; .45 LC; & a few new models. Prefer the OM's. Guess I'd have to choose the 7-1/2" Super Blackhawk.

computerdynamics wrote:
February 21, 2012

I love my 10/22!! It's fun for me and evryone who shoots it. They all have a smile when shooting because of the accuracy.

Concho wrote:
February 20, 2012

Favorites are those I use for cowboy action shooting/ Four Single-sixes in ,32 HR Mag, two 50th Anniversary Black hawks in ,357 and two Bisley Vaqueros in .357. Bought my first Ruger Mark II in 1956.

Ron wrote:
February 20, 2012

I am not sure that I have a favorite Ruger unless it is my Old Model Blackhawk .357. This was my first handgun. I have carried it many miles hunting on foot and horseback. My father also borrowed it for a few years and he also carried it many miles and on many trips. No one knows how many rounds it has eaten. Although I don't really have a favorite Ruger, Ruger is my firearms manufacturer. To date I own 41 Ruger revolvers and pistols from .22-.454 including a .357 maximum. I also own 14 Ruger long guns from .17hmr to 7mm SAUM plus one 12ga. Red Label. My latest purchases were for the Sr40c and the SR556. Ruger builds great weapons with character and functionality. ALWAYS A RUGER FAN....

Chris wrote:
February 20, 2012

I own a GP100 with a 4.2-inch barrel and chambered in .327 Federal Mag. Although it is still difficult to find .327 Federal Mag. ammo at the local gun shop, this revolver is the best I've ever shot. It's accurate, and recoil is incredibly mild, even with the hot Speer Gold Dot loads. Ruger got this one right!

John wrote:
February 19, 2012

Gonna have to say ALL of them. 1 Super Blackhawk, three new models,one a Bisley, two in 357,one in 41 mag and two 357 Vaqueros. If I had to pick it would be the Vaqueros as they are the one's I have the most fun with, plus they have both been engraved by the very talented DNR engraving.

James T wrote:
February 18, 2012

Love & shoot Ruger pistols,including my 22 target auto, Security six stainless 357mag, my latest, LC9 compact 9mm, and my favorite, Super Blackhawk 44 mag. It is the old style 3 screw - no hammer safety bar. It was a gunsmith's personal piece and he had done a trigger job that makes it the smoothest firing of all my pistols. The bluing job is unbelievble, deep and polished without flaw. Also has original grips without a scratch.

Tim wrote:
February 12, 2012

My all time fave would have to be the gp100 6inch barrel. Shoots great, great recoil and just plain fun to shoot. Goes with me on every hunt.

GreginVA wrote:
January 23, 2012

I have a single 6, sp101, 22-45, 10-22, and I'm wishing they would make the gp100 with a 4" short underlug barrel again. There is a picture of one on the cover of Modern Reloading a couple of years ago. If they decide to make it again I'll be first in line.

Jay wrote:
January 23, 2012

Love my LCR .38 Spcl + P. Easy to carry and shoot.Great looking gun too. Keep up the good work Ruger!

GLENN BIGBEAR wrote:
January 15, 2012

Ilove my rugers.have a pristine sbh 1960 sr.#41XX. A RUGER OLD ARMY AND A 1962 44MAG CARBINE, ALSO IN AS NEW CONDITION.

G.Allen Oldham wrote:
January 09, 2012

Why didn't the Ruger Bear Cat .22 make this list. It is great handgun SA for all ages. My daughters when they were 8 years old were shooting at metalic silhouettes with the Bear Cat in their small hands and they loved it. My wife also shoots with it and despite the basic non-adjustible sights is able to hit soda cans with it on a regular basis.

Mack Missiletoe wrote:
January 03, 2012

My Favorite Ruger Firearm is the Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle (RGSR or GSR). It's just cool and gives you many options for a bolt action. Yep... bolt action is my favorite action. My second favorite is any of their classic M77 Hawkeye hunting rifles. They are old school with the steel floor plate, Walnut stock, nice lines, and Mauser style action. It's my next rifle if The Lord God Almighty allows. I'm thinking a .25-06 with that 24" barrel or maybe another .30 caliber. When a man matures enough he realizes his finger itches for a single action--and the Vaquero is one of the best! Also that bolt action 77/357 or 77/22 Hornet would make a true 'fun gun'. I must admit that Ruger has come a long way and offers a firearm for everyone. I did not used to like Ruger, but they improved a lot to the point of Awesomeness. Ruger if you can hear me, keep up your quality control. Make sure you keep pumping out quality firearms that work. Don't get a big head and get all cheap. We like your robust firearms which we can pass down to our children. Once you start cutting corners your worth goes down and more importantly your products don't perform when your customers need them to. Keep up the good work and thanks!

John Martin wrote:
December 26, 2011

I have three Rugers: Security Six in .357 Mag, Standard Model .22, and a Vaquero in .45 Cal. Love them all, shoot the .22 the most, but the Vaquero has to be my favorite.

Stephen wrote:
December 22, 2011

I have to say my favorite Ruger would be my Ruger No 1 Tropical in 416 Rigby. it was on of the Stainless Gray Laminate stocked ones Ruger used to make. I bought it when I was in College. I had to pay it out on time. It has always been accurate rifle. it was one of the few rifles where the open sites proved usesful to me. It has since put a scope on it. I hand load so it has been fun gun for me.

Chuck, Ohio wrote:
December 20, 2011

I have a security six, and two Vaqueros. I must say the Vaqueros are my favroite. I can off hand hit the can on the bounce and it is a blast to shoot them!!

Joe Gilberto wrote:
December 20, 2011

1st I have a Ruger 77/44 that I had rebarrelled to 357/44 B&D, a very easy and simple conversion, My kids love it. Dont know wht Ruger dont run with this, they dont need to develop anything, the action, barrel and magazines all work without change and complies with some of the US states rules about cartridge size. You can nearly get factory 30-30 ballistics 2nd a Stainless 338 RCM, it's my goto rifle for deer. 3rd I have a Hawkeye rebarrelled to a 458 Wildcat and its a great rifle, looks a lot like the African model. 4th Another Hawkeye that has been rebarrelled to a big .510 calibre wildcat The action is strong and solid and I enjoy using it as a platform for a lot of my large wildcat creations

Flatbroke wrote:
December 20, 2011

Love the Mini. Never shot an old one, but my tactical is as accurate as anything else I ever owned. The M1 carbine's short-stroke piston was an engineering marvel - too bad it hasn't had wider application. I used to have one and it ran so clean it bordered on the supernatural.

Arby wrote:
December 20, 2011

Not everyone has a 10/22. Have no interest in it.

Gman wrote:
December 20, 2011

I consider myself a loyal Ruger gun owner. I have the SR556, an older M77 MARK II/.270 WIN, a MK III/.22LR, a 10/22 and Mini 14. But my favorite Ruger is my stainless 5.5in. brl. New Model Super Blackhawk .44mag tricked out with a Burris Fast Fire II Red Dot Site I use for deer hunting. I had the original smooth wood grips professionally checkered by a friend in Missouri which makes this gun more managable and fun to shoot hunting or target. It's a real looker.

Jim from Cissna Park wrote:
December 20, 2011

I own three Ruger hand guns. A .44 New Model Super Blackhawk, P-89 9mm, and a .357 SS Speed Six. I love them all!

Jacob masters wrote:
December 20, 2011

I own an SR 40c and an SR 556 I love then both great guns very accurate and fun to shoot, but my dads SR 1911 takes the prize.

Randall J Hurd wrote:
December 20, 2011

Like the Story, but the Part about the "Pricier Guns", Come one,, Whats the Names, I've owned at one time or another almost every model. I'm not afraid to say that Kimbers NIBs hate Hollow Points!

Mike (Proud NRA life member) wrote:
December 20, 2011

Without any doubt, the construction and precision fitting of the SP 100 in 4" and 6" for target shooters like me, bring out your best as a shooter. Having owned about four over the last three years, I find the stainless steel model is much easier to get on target due to its brighter finish at indoor ranges which are lowlight. Finally the added profile of the six inch really is a fierce nail driver. The rubber grips are outstanding for ergonomic feel and most importantly control. It is good fun to shoot at the range. I almost felt like Jerry Miculek! God help us, if the need for defensive shooting cannot be avoided without tremendous harm or death, but God will accept the perpetrator's soul into dead criminal heaven after a life threatening altercation.

Tigerbeetle wrote:
December 20, 2011

You left out the Bearcat. One of my all time, easy on the hip all day carry. And it will take a grouse out of a pine, or a bunny in the brambles in a heart beat.

Dale wrote:
December 20, 2011

The Ruger .44 magnum semiauto rifle. For hunting in the brush of the Catskill Mountains of NY its the best I have found. Short, light, and powerful. Everything you want in a Deer Rifle and it looks good too !

Jim wrote:
December 20, 2011

I own a beautiful 10 / 22 sport model and an SR-9. I love them both.

Larry Mahoney wrote:
December 20, 2011

I own three Ruger handguns. My Vaquero in .45LC is my Cowboy Action workhorse, and my first Ruger. I have a P345, which is my personal carry choice. But my favorite, like Mr. Graham's, is my Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisely Hunter in .44Mag. Fitted with 71/2 inch barrel, and a Red Dot sight, I am not afraid to "reach out" with it when I hunt Whitetail deer. My .44 Super is easy to carry, super accurate, and super powerful. My Ruger Super Blackhawk is definately my favorite Ruger!

"C"BERRY wrote:
December 19, 2011

I FIRST SAW THIS GUN ON THE COVER OF MY RIFLEMAN MAGAZINE. LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. I READ THE SPECS AND THE ACCURACY. WOW! MY LOVE TURNED TO LUST. I GOT ON THE PHONE AND STARTED LOOKING. I FOUND ONE CLOSE BY THAT WAS ORDERED BY ONE OF THE GUN SHOP'S EMPLOYEES. HE DECIDED HE DIDN'T WANT IT AFTER ALL. I WENT TO SEE IT. UPON INSPECTION, I DECIDED TO BUY IT AND HOLD IT UNFIRED AS AN INVESTMENT. THE SERIAL NUMBER IS WELL UNDER 100. I MAY NEVER MAKE SERIOUS MONEY ON IT,BUT I HAVE NEVER LOST MONEY ON A GUN. I ACTUALLY BOUGHT IT AS AN INVESTMENT FOR MY SON. THIS GUN IS THE ARTILLERY OFFICER LUGER THAT I COULDN'T AFFORD. I LOVE THE LUGER STYLE. I DO HAVE A VERY EARLY COLT PRE "WOODSMAN" THAT I DO SHOOT. I LOVE THESE 22 SEMI AUTOS. YOU CAN SHOOT ALL DAY FOR TEN BUCKS, AND RUGER IS THE WAY TO GO. BY THE WAY, I BOUGHT THE RUGER, NEW, FOR UNDER $500.00 USD.

Joe Collins wrote:
December 19, 2011

I own two and shoot SASS....no pun intended, but what a blast. These new Vaqueros are fun to shoot and very reliable. Thanks to Ruger.

Steve wrote:
December 19, 2011

AIM THE PURSE AND SHOOT!!! gotta love that!!

Albert Sand wrote:
December 19, 2011

MY Favorite Ruger Is The Vaquero in 45 LC I hae had it for about 25 Yrs. It is As it states MY Favorite Ruger.

Johnny Bates wrote:
December 19, 2011

I have an old flatgate single six, a Bearcat, 32 single six and a new Mark III--hard to decide which I like best.

Tom Cunningham wrote:
December 19, 2011

The LC9 may be nice to carry but I sure wouldn't want to stake my life on it - - The LC9 is the worse shooting gun I have ever owned and I've owned a bunch - - To hit anything with this gun you have to remember to aim about 2 feet high and then it is anyone's guess just where the bullet will end up!!!

Tom Glennon wrote:
December 19, 2011

My late Father-In-Law left me his Ruger Security Six revolver. It is from the early 1970's and is chambered in .38 Special. The gun is in pristine condition, and the few times I have shot it, it performed beautifully.

Jim From Walled Lake wrote:
December 19, 2011

No. 1's are great if you don't mind the ugly apppendage under the trigger guard. No, 3's were classier, handier, and sweeter. I've never understood why Ruger killed them.

Jim from Walled Lake wrote:
December 19, 2011

The best Ruger I've owned--and I've owned a bunch--is my Number 3 single shot rifle in 45-70. I think Ruger made a big mistake in killing that rifle.

Walt Kuleck wrote:
December 19, 2011

My first Ruger will be the last to go: a Mark I Target 6-7/8" purchased in 1964. Back in those days there was the Standard Model and the Mark I Target with adjustable sights. When the Mark II series came along, describing the entire .22 Auto line, the first generation was retrspectively, if innacurately, begun to be called "Mark Is." My Mark I is a clean-lined sweet shooting pistol that's never disappointed. It's the favorite. Of course, since then there have been a host of Ruger handguns and long guns; of the current crop, the Gunsite Scout and the SR1911 come in the running just behind the Mark I. Regards, Walt

Mike Teter wrote:
December 19, 2011

My favorite Ruger is a No. 3 carbine chambered in .44 Magnum. I collect .44 Magnum carbines and I found my No. 3 at a Tulsa gun show over twenty years ago. It is a super-strong platform for this cartridge and a reloader's dream. From what I've read on the internet, No. 3's in this caliber are pretty rare. That makes it extra special to me. And no, it's not for sale.

Dave wrote:
December 19, 2011

I bought a Super Blackhawk back in 1960 after I entered the Marine Corps. I thought the one thing that distinguished the regular from the Super Blackhawk was the non-fluted cylinder on the Super. Did this change over the years? I noticed the one you picture has the fluted cylinder. It is a splendid piece and I regret selling mine many years ago. I think it might be time to buy another one.

Jim. wrote:
December 19, 2011

Howdy. i own several Rugers but id say my favorite is my Security Six stainless 357 Mag.