Ruger AR 15?

[EMW14]

I know there are at least a few gun enthusiasts here. Do any of you know anything about Ruger's version of the AR 15?

This is a new interest for me and I've decided to get an AR 15; have been trying to dig up whatever info I can. Money is an object, so LaRue and some of the other high end, relatively big dollar options are out of the question. Looking at the offerings from Colt, Ruger, Mossberg, DPMS, etc. Looked at Anderson but read such widely varying opinions and user reports on it I got scared off from that one.

Any thoughts based on hands on experience are welcome!

 

[drtbear1967]

Don't own one, but have shot many. My extended family own a gun shop and sells the AR's like hot cakes. God Bless the 2nd Amendment!!!

 

[Vinvina]

we run del-ton guns bye mil spec chambered in 556 i like a 1-9 twist spend the extra money on ammo

 

[pgb]

i know ruger makes very good guns, both revolver and bolt action (semi-auto) pistols are well made.
as far as an ar15, they should be good, the only problem i see for them is maybe magazines. i do not know if they use
magpul mags or not, which is a plus if they do, because magpul is abundant and not too expensive.
may want to look at mag capacity as well as how many come with it.
my wife has a panther arms dpms and she loves it. personally i favor 308's when it comes to high
power firearms.
if it's for personal protection, i'd recommend a pistol though.
just my thought on the matter, without being an expert.

 

[EMW14]

Thank you very much for your feedback, pgb. The Ruger does use a Magpul magazine.

I think I'm pretty sold on it; I am pretty sure the Ruger will be tje one I'm going to go for.

 

[KngShisa]

I have way more experience with handguns, but all Ruger firearms are very reliable, built like tanks and last forever. Most people I've talked to who don't like Rugers don't like their aesthetics (even though some of these same people like Glocks). A lot of people are also turned off by the fact that they use cast parts as opposed to forged, but Ruger makes all of their own castings and they are more than a match for forged parts. In fact, Ruger's revolvers are some of the toughest, longest lasting on the market and will fire out the hottest loads all day long without breaking a sweat. There are tons of great AR's on the market today, so I say pick one and get it before the year is over. It'll sure beat a Red Ryder for Xmas!

 

[Catfishlips]

Look at the High Point su16a. Good rifle, it will accept most M16 style mag. You can run about any ammo you want out of it with no problems.

 

[pgb]

i agree with KngShisa about ppl not liking the aesthetics of ruger. i like them personally, and they are tanks.
granted the ar is less appealing to look at, but should still be a good rifle, if they're as good as their pistol.

 

[The Dude]

They make a good firearm, but alot of them are fine for a weekend warrior. I've got a Colt, but it got alot more use then most. I love my AR. Recently traded out the Eotech for a Trijicon MRO... which is sick... I've got to get to the range one of these day's. I haven't fired a gun in more than 3 years.

 

[pgb]

there are a lot of fine firearms out there. it boils down to
what a person wants. just do research on 'em, like you would
anything else. happy hunting. wouldn't buy remington, bad
experience.

 

[SD]

I have a Ruger AR556 stock with 30 rd Magpul mag, adjustable buttstock, flip up rear ghost ring, and I put a Aimpoint Micro T2 red dot and love it. Just the rifle was $700 and is a great entry model AR

 

[EMW14]

Thanks for all the feedback, guys. I'm pretty much sold on the Ruger. If the municpial clerk ever gets my permit in order, that's what I'm gonna get as far as a rifle goes.

 

[SD]

If the municpial clerk ever gets my permit in order, that's what I'm gonna get as far as a rifle goes.

and just where do you live with this "permit" bullshit

 

[EMW14]

The People's Republic of NJ. If you ever visit, please be sure to put away your copy of tje C9nstitution.

It's actually a "Firearms ID card"; pistol permits (which is in the works as well) are sold separately.

 

[yellow snow]

If you want to get the best 'ban for your buck', I would build your own. You can get very high quality double lined barrels and build your own for the same price if not less than many AR out there including Ruger. I don't know anything personally about their AR, but my buddy just build his own bad ass AR for around $700.

 

[EMW14]

If you want to get the best 'ban for your buck', I would build your own. You can get very high quality double lined barrels and build your own for the same price if not less than many AR out there including Ruger. I don't know anything personally about their AR, but my buddy just build his own bad ass AR for around $700.

Yellow, I'm interested in specifics of your buddy's R build. I looked at doing this a little bit and at first blush it seemed luke it would be more costly than buying the Ruger. But, I'm a total neophyte when it comes to guns. I'm going to pm you with my email address, if you have specifics you can share, or ask your buddy to, tjat would be great.

 

[KngShisa]

One important thing I want to add is that if you don't totally dig the Ruger, don't get it just because of the price. It's a fine weapon, but you should get something that really tugs at your heart strings; something you'll be happy with forever. I love cars, but how many people own the same car their entire lives? Cars lose their value the moment you drive them off the lot and require more maintenance (and money) the older they get. This is not the case with guns. Generally speaking, guns will not lose their value and many actually appreciate in value over time (especially as our government tightens regulations on them), not to mention the fact that they will not only last a lifetime, but will likely last generations. Just something to consider before you buy.

 

[EMW14]

One important thing I want to add is that if you don't totally dig the Ruger, don't get it just because of the price. It's a fine weapon, but you should get something that really tugs at your heart strings; something you'll be happy with forever. I love cars, but how many people own the same car their entire lives? Cars lose their value the moment you drive them off the lot and require more maintenance (and money) the older they get. This is not the case with guns. Generally speaking, guns will not lose their value and many actually appreciate in value over time (especially as our government tightens regulations on them), not to mention the fact that they will not only last a lifetime, but will likely last generations. Just something to consider before you buy.

KS, in my case, I really need something to sink my teeth into. I have no reference from which to form an opinion. I need to get a rifle and start shooting. I can go with a buddy and he'll definitely let me shoot his S&W, which would give me something to compare to. But at this point, I'm just looking to get into the game!

 

[pgb]

as with anything new to a person, it will boil down to personal preference for the most part. i have ruger pistols, both kinds and like them very well. i have other brands of firearms as well. some excellent, others not. if you have an opportunity to be able to fire any prior to purchase, so much the better. it won't always hold true it'll be your favorite, but you may still enjoy getting it out to shoot now and again.
if you end up enjoying the sport enough, you may very well end up like a lot of us and have a collection of various firearms that you acquire and enjoy.
good luck in your endeavor with this. researching them will help as well. for me don't by kimber, get too dirty too fast, remingtons have been having problems. charters arms is low end. savage is not too expensive, but an excellent bolt action rifle. ultimately, you just have to decide on one and buy it to find out. that's about the best i can offer for this. i do enjoy the ones i have and i don't think you'd go wrong if you got a ruger, though i've never fired their ar15's.