Ruger Design Contest

[modrifle3]

So I submitted my design to the Ruger 10/22 design contest and was did not get selected as a finalist. Not a big surprise, but what is a suprise is the guns selected. Several are very nice workmanship, but it was my understanding these designes were to be something that could be massproduced for the general public. Honestly there appered to be only one that I would select. I guess that Ruger is going to continue the idea of bright colors and pretty marketing rather than a quality useful product.

I guess I am still bitter about the SR22 pistol, the pink frames and the plastic that has taken the place of the once beautifully made metal 10/22.

 

[Kevin]

Yeah., who judged the entries? None of those look very exciting. People here seemed to want a finger groove version. I didn't see anything lime that.

 

[steveodtw]

I haven't been able to open their Vote Now link since I got the e-mail from Ruger. Sounds like more was expected.

 

[ArmedinAZ]

Can't make it work. Did the fingergroove make the cut?

 

[Eric N.]

Did not work for me.

 

[mishtub]

I did not see a fingergroove in the mix. The 2 wood takedown models were tied just now.

 

[Kermit814]

The submission by "Gary" from Michigan looks to have the stock from a Ruger American bolt-action. That has finger groves doesn't it?

 

[bcam]

I've been putting off the purchase of a 10/22 because of the fear of needing to make as many changes as I have made to my 22/45s. But I will buy one of Tyler's takedown models, if they make them.

 

[9x19]

I wouldn't buy any of the finalists.

The plain sporter from Rick in Alabama is the only one I voted for... but honestly it doesn't offer much over their current DSP.

 

[ArmedinAZ]

The submission by "Gary" from Michigan looks to have the stock from a Ruger American bolt-action. That has finger groves doesn't it?

Not even close. This: http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=190025

My money's safe.

 

[jjas]

ArmedinAz

My money's safe.

I don't see anything among the finalists entries that I would spend my money on..........

 

[6gun]

I couldn't get the link from Ruger for vote to work either, just showed blank squares where the pictures should have been after the page finally opened up minutes later.

 

[shatolang]

My vote goes to Gary from Michigan.

-I love the American rimfire stock.
-The factory ghost ring sights would be fantastic due to its my favorite style sights on a 10/22.
-The mini 14 / gunsite scout style front sight with flash hider looks new and fresh on a 10/22.
-Factory rail on top for optional optics.
-The Stainless is a nice touch.
-Both compact and full size versions like the American rimfire.

Great ideas. I'd buy it!

 

[wwb]

I looked them over and didn't even cast a vote.... just nothing there to float my boat.

 

[longgunnm]

Has anyone figured out how to open the boxes with the little squares?

 

[rugerguy]

well,well got to see them, but was a "bit" ?? dis appointed in the selection,, NOT very representative of a "truly" anniversary gun,maybe the one take down to show the latest after all these years,but again I guess I save some more money, let the grandkids hang on to their "laminated" ones that Chief AJ went over for them............the Canadian Centennial or even their 40th anniversary were BETTER in "meaning"

 

[9x19]

My vote goes to Gary from Michigan.

-I love the American rimfire stock.
-The factory ghost ring sights would be fantastic due to its my favorite style sights on a 10/22.
-The mini 14 / gunsite scout style front sight with flash hider looks new and fresh on a 10/22.
-Factory rail on top for optional optics.
-The Stainless is a nice touch.
-Both compact and full size versions like the American rimfire.

Great ideas. I'd buy it!

Hi Gary! :mrgreen:

 

[Kermit814]

The submission by "Gary" from Michigan looks to have the stock from a Ruger American bolt-action. That has finger grooves doesn't it?

Not even close. This: http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=190025

I must be missing something. Looks like finger grooves to me.

Something about an anniversary edition to me demands a wood stock though so if you mean finger grooves with a wood stock, I totally agree.

 

[DDubya]

Two days, two votes for Gary. I like the modularity.

 

[ArmedinAZ]

The submission by "Gary" from Michigan looks to have the stock from a Ruger American bolt-action. That has finger grooves doesn't it?

Not even close. This: http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=190025

I must be missing something. Looks like finger grooves to me.

Something about an anniversary edition to me demands a wood stock though so if you mean finger grooves with a wood stock, I totally agree.

We're on the same page Kermit. That inexpensive plastic stock might have fingergrooves but there's no comparison to the 10/22 shown in the link. The original fingergroove was made for a short time and is now sought after. Ruger could build a stunning rifle out of their parts bin along with a new stock turning program and have something special. The take-downs will probably win, sadly I have no use for a take apart gun. Disappointing but then I remembered it will have the plastic trigger group ....

 

[Kermit814]

The take-downs will probably win, sadly I have no use for a take apart gun.

I actually think I would buy the take-downs. Remember, just because you "can" take it down doesn't mean you "have" to. As long as it holds a nice zero. But yeah, we're on the same page.

 

[modrifle3]

Glad to see I am not the only one confused by Rugers choices.

 

[longgunnm]

I sent an email to the CEO asking them not to build any of the finalists. Use a checkered walnut stocked 10/22 along the lines of the heritage of the gun.

 

[BlkHawk73]

The take-downs will probably win, sadly I have no use for a take apart gun.

I actually think I would buy the take-downs. Remember, just because you "can" take it down doesn't mean you "have" to. As long as it holds a nice zero. But yeah, we're on the same page.

Same argument "can, but don't have to" could be used for internal locks too. I know I certainly wouldn't have any interest in a take down.
Funny how it was a non-issue before but now ppl take it and make it anything but easily portable.

 

[ruger66]

I must be getting old. All the guns I like are in or near last place. I still like walnut and blue!!

 

[jjas]

After looking @ the designs in the contest and giving it some thought.....I wish Ruger would offer two 50th anniversary models.

One in the original walnut, blue configuration for the traditionalists and another in a take down model in stainless with a threaded barrel and a stock like the Ruger American rimfire.

These two choices would highlight not only the original, classic product but also how far the 10/22 design has evolved over the years.

 

[Kermit814]

Same argument "can, but don't have to" could be used for internal locks too. I know I certainly wouldn't have any interest in a take down. Funny how it was a non-issue before but now ppl take it and make it anything but easily portable.

You mean adding bi-pods and huge scopes etc? Some of those types of mods on a gun that was designed to be "portable" had me scratching my head too. But to each his/her own.

 

[mohavesam]

Nothing made of plastic can ever be considered "classic".

 

[9x19]

Nothing made of plastic can ever be considered "classic".

Hard to agree with that... :mrgreen:

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rotaryphone1.jpg

 

[modrifle3]

I agree ... What happened to blue steel and walnut. Turnbulls all steel and wood AR10 was an absolute work of art. This is why classic military rifles are still popular.