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bullsi1911
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by bullsi1911 Wed Oct 14, 2026 4:46 pm
Anyone else been seeing this online? Pretty much everything that made Ruger “Ruger” is being shut down in production:
https://x.com/harveyspistols/status/21 ... 06146?s=10
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No official word from Ruger, but if this is true it is a complete kick in the ‘nads.
To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
Elk Creek
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by Elk Creek Wed Oct 14, 2026 5:08 pm
I’ve seen and heard the same thing. From what I’ve gathered it’s a reaction to their foundry not making margins.
Rugerfan
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by Rugerfan Wed Oct 14, 2026 5:34 pm
My son sent me something about it yesterday. I didn’t find anything on Ruger’s website.
Zee
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by Zee Wed Oct 14, 2026 5:41 pm
If true. I’m sad. Very sad.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
bullsi1911
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by bullsi1911 Wed Oct 14, 2026 6:02 pm
Zee wrote: ↑ Wed Oct 14, 2026 5:41 pm
If true. I’m sad. Very sad.
Same. I was going to get a GP100 and an LCR after the first of the year.
And now the gouging on used models will commence!
To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
Zee
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by Zee Wed Oct 14, 2026 6:03 pm
Yep.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Zee
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by Zee Wed Oct 14, 2026 6:26 pm
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Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
Elk Creek
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by Elk Creek Wed Oct 14, 2026 7:34 pm
Lipseys will be hit hard by this. Hey Smith, here’s your chance to do something!
PFD45
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by PFD45 Wed Oct 14, 2026 8:32 pm
Crap, what does that even leave IN production?
jbp-ohio
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by jbp-ohio Wed Oct 14, 2026 8:46 pm
Now I don't know how true, but I saw a comment this morning that said they are just planning to move EVERYTHING from Newport and write it off.
bullsi1911
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by bullsi1911 Wed Oct 14, 2026 8:53 pm
PFD45 wrote: ↑ Wed Oct 14, 2026 8:32 pm
Crap, what does that even leave IN production?
Plastic and pot metal.
And Marlin.
To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
GrapeApe
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by GrapeApe Wed Oct 14, 2026 11:11 pm
I've seen this on 3 different forums, and NO ONE has been able to show a source that isn't basically, "______ heard from Ruger..."
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it."
Zee
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by Zee Wed Oct 14, 2026 11:19 pm
Well, I have everything on there list that I want and multiples of some. So, I’m set. It’s just a shame for the consumer. Hopefully it’s rectified at some point.
Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.
PFD45
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by PFD45 Wed Oct 14, 2026 11:48 pm
Could this have anything to do with the "takeover rumors" from Beretta?
Rugerfan
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by Rugerfan Thu Oct 15, 2026 12:14 am
According to the article/website/forum that I posted a link to, this is not about Beretta. The 2 companies have apparently decided to play nice right now.
GrapeApe
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by GrapeApe Thu Oct 15, 2026 1:24 am
"Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it."
Elk Creek
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by Elk Creek Thu Oct 15, 2026 2:08 am
I bet this has something to do with this….from Ruger’s website.
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CPJ 2.0
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by CPJ 2.0 Thu Oct 15, 2026 2:23 am
Shareholders have **** up many a good company.
“The shepherd slaughters more of the flock than the wolf ever will.”
Diver43
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by Diver43 Thu Oct 15, 2026 9:21 am
Well that sure is a lot of words to say they met the needs of whatever agreement they had with Beretta a month early. And whatever Mays plan is, is going forward.
bullsi1911
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by bullsi1911 Thu Oct 15, 2026 10:15 am
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To make something simple is a thousand times more difficult than to make something complex.
breamfisher
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by breamfisher Thu Oct 15, 2026 2:36 pm
Auction prices on GP-100s just shot through the roof...
9mm kills the body, but .45 ACP destroys the soul!
JunkCollector
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by JunkCollector Thu Oct 15, 2026 5:58 pm
Quickest way of cleaning inventory and boosting sales.
