New semi- auto Shotgun

[NH Rugerman]

Ruger will introduce a new semi-auto shotgun at the SHOT ships according to my sources....long rumored...or will they wait for NRA show? We shall see....

 

[Ruger45]

I am liking the sound of this

 

[Big Old Boy]

It would be less expensive to make then a red label. We should know next week.

 

[mxkop]

Now I'm pumped....been expecting a Semi or Pump from Ruger for quite some time now. This could be a Home Run for them if it's executed properly.

 

[rugerdczr]

Don't get too Happy mxkop, we heard this before!

 

[wwb]

No matter what part of the market they go after, it's going to be an uphill battle against brands that are well-established. They will need to offer one heck of a gun for the price to make a go of it.

 

[mxkop]

Don't get too Happy mxkop, we heard this before!

Indeed Sir!

 

[gramps]

There in lies the rub-affordable. I am in the market for one, but all the semi-autos are ridiculously high IMO.
gramps

 

[golferboy426]

yawn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mike7mm08]

Figured this was coming. Think it will be an extension of the American line. Soon Ruger is going to cover all the basics with no nonsense affordable products. Seems like the most logical market to cater to. The cash cow that was high capacity fantastic plastic tactical is about dead.

 

[DGW1949]

I am planning to buy a 12GA semi-auto this coming year. Assuming that the rumor pans-out, perhaps the Ruger will be made of metal 'n wood......if not, it'll be a used 1100 for me.

DGW

 

[jjas]

If Ruger doesn't bring out a new shotgun that interests you, Remington is bringing out a new semi-auto called the V3. Might be worth a look.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/31/review-new-2015-remington-v3-shotgun/

 

[DGW1949]

If Ruger doesn't bring out a new shotgun that interests you, Remington is bringing out a new semi-auto called the V3. Might be worth a look.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/12/31/review-new-2015-remington-v3-shotgun/

Interesting design....but way-too pricey for me to be a guinea pig.

DGW

 

[BlkHawk73]

I know this has been in design for a few years now. Talked with a big chair person quite some time ago about it and who they brought in to get a couple shot gun designs going. Did I say a couple??? Hmmm, just one of those things I was asked to keep a bit quiet. Cat's out now. :lol:

 

[gramps]

I am with DGW- way to pricey for me!
gramps

 

[Ruger45]

I hear it won't be at shot show.

 

[Big Old Boy]

Hopefully we will hear about it at shot show even if its just a drawing with photos.

 

[groberts]

When I bought my shotgun last year I thought about a semi-auto then quickly dismissed it. I can pump fast enough to keep a firing pace that is comfortable - I don't need to destroy a shoulder for 7 shots before reloading a tube. Magazine fed semi-auto rifles make a great deal of sense but not shotguns, IMHO. And the cost difference, especially considering the low priced versions Remington (H&R) and Mossberg (Maverick) make, is tremendous.

 

[chet15]

Hmmm...maybe this is why Ruger has decided to drop the Red Label for the time being.
Chet15

 

[Ruger45]

I should add that when I asked if it was gonna be a black AR type gun I got a negative.

 

[Mike Armstrong]

If the new auto shotgun has the virtues of the rest of the "American line," it will be a success.

That said, I don't shoot jamamatics of any kind any more except my Colt Woodsman. Firepower is cheaper than skill, but less satisfying.

 

[groberts]

I heard that some Mossberg 500s will fire if you keep the trigger pulled while racking it. Even saw a video of that happening. That's an auto-fire shotgun.

 

[22/45 Fan]

I heard that some Mossberg 500s will fire if you keep the trigger pulled while racking it. Even saw a video of that happening. That's an auto-fire shotgun.

My old (ca 1963) Ithaca M37 will do the same thing and it was a common feature in the past. The Winchester M12 would also do it. Most modern pump shotguns have a disconnector to prevent this but many older ones didn't. The Mossberg 500 won't do it unless someone removed the disconnector as it has one from the factory.