MountainWalker said:I was under the impression that Ruger is now only offering warranty service for original owner sending in new guns. Certainly when ammunition costs are considered, even paying for shipping and repair is not all that bad. Glad the OP got a great deal repairing his second hand Ruger.
This is correct at least as long ago as two years ago when I got mine. In fact the first time I had to send it in they verified over the phone I was the first owner. I don't know how long this has been the policy.