Does Ruger read us???

[737tdi]

Just a question? A few months ago we were discussing a topic about .22 ammo being in short supply and how it was affecting the sales of guns. I mentioned in a post that it might be a good idea for gun manufacturers to include ammo. with the firearm. Don't know if any of y'all remember that but check this out.

http://www.ruger.com/micros/freeAmmo/index.html?r=y

I figure it is just coincidence but kind of cool. What do ya think? 8)

Karl

 

[Jimbo357mag]

That was you? ...way to go Karl.

I'm sure lots of people at Ruger read this forum, some are probably members. How do you think we got the 44 special Flatops? There was a huge ground swell of public opinion for those guns mostly from this forum and Ruger obliged. I might add the big distributors like Lipsey's and Talo and Davidson's have listened also.

 

[Selena]

Interesting, maybe I should start a thread about them making their black powder revolver again. I would love to be able to buy a brand new one instead of having to borrow Dad's all the time.

 

[Viking Queen]

Waaay cool! Guess I will have to spring for the SR22 I have been wanting.

VQ

 

[RugerHound]

Wonder where THEY are getting the ammo!??

 

[RSIno1]

Wonder where THEY are getting the ammo!??

By sending their guns out without test firing them.

 

[contender]

To answer the OP.
Yes, some of the folks at Ruger do visit us here sometimes.
Yes, they pay attention to realistic ideas, and observations.
No, they do not post, as company policy forbids it.
Smart people & companies do study what ANY market is saying about any product.
The entire industry is fully aware of the ammo issues.
Many people are not wanting to buy .22 cal guns because of ammo issues. Yet, it is slowly recovering. I'd say that Ruger has made a deal with a manufacturer to be able to receive ammo or a voucher for customers to receive the ammo.
Snide remarks about them not test firing their guns are likely ignored by the good folks at Ruger.

 

[Bucks Owin]

Wonder where THEY are getting the ammo!??

By sending their guns out without test firing them.

:roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[Mike J]

I am pretty sure they keep an eye on this forum. It only makes sense.

 

[eveled]

I would like to think so, but had serious doubts after the anniversary 10/22 was released.