Heisenberg
Bearcat
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2014
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And then I woke up......
So where is our modern Deerfield chambered in 357 & 44?
- The design & engineering has already been done
- Rotary mags for both calibers are in production
- Barrels for both calibers are in production (77 series)
- Stocks are in production (need some minor tweaking)
Modern CAD & production would make short work of a new receiver, bolt, op-rods, etc, and not cost Ruger a heck of a lot.
With the current restrictions and upcoming bans, mag limits, etc, I would think a modernized Deefield would be a no-brainer for Ruger.
PCC's are very popular currently, but only in low powered cartridges
Lots of ban states with mag restrictions, and many more coming
A 357 semi-auto carbine would make an outstanding home defense gun, even with just 5 rounds
I believe a 16" Deerfield with a short toprail where the rear peep is (or better still pre-milled for popular MRD sights) poly side rail on the stock for a light, especially if done in stainless, would be a seller for them. I would be all over a stainless pair with poly-stock, most of the guys I know talk about how they would love a modernized one in 357 for both defense and hunting, and quite a few family members that own old ones in 44 drool over a 357 Magnum version.
So where is our modern Deerfield chambered in 357 & 44?
- The design & engineering has already been done
- Rotary mags for both calibers are in production
- Barrels for both calibers are in production (77 series)
- Stocks are in production (need some minor tweaking)
Modern CAD & production would make short work of a new receiver, bolt, op-rods, etc, and not cost Ruger a heck of a lot.
With the current restrictions and upcoming bans, mag limits, etc, I would think a modernized Deefield would be a no-brainer for Ruger.
PCC's are very popular currently, but only in low powered cartridges
Lots of ban states with mag restrictions, and many more coming
A 357 semi-auto carbine would make an outstanding home defense gun, even with just 5 rounds
I believe a 16" Deerfield with a short toprail where the rear peep is (or better still pre-milled for popular MRD sights) poly side rail on the stock for a light, especially if done in stainless, would be a seller for them. I would be all over a stainless pair with poly-stock, most of the guys I know talk about how they would love a modernized one in 357 for both defense and hunting, and quite a few family members that own old ones in 44 drool over a 357 Magnum version.