contender":1y93vxcz said:
I've gotten a few NM's this year, and they were all excellent for a production revolver. I think some folks look for minor flaws and then complain loudly about cosmetics. I always ask; "How does it shoot?"
Interesting comment.......I too have purchased several handguns new from Ruger this year.
4 5/8 Blackhawk 45 Colt...bluing worn off on the muzzle.......I bought it anyway and it's a shooter
5 1/2 Stainless Bisley Blackhawk 45 Colt....nick on one cylinder.....I bought it and it too is a shooter.
5 1/2 Stainless Single Six 17 HMR........it was beautifully finished and was a heck of shooter
MKIII Stainless Competition ......miserable workmanship on the finish.......I bought it anyway and it is a shooter.
The problems with the two Blackhawks could have happened after these guns left the factory and they are shooters, so no worries. The finish issue on the MKIII is clearly a factory issue and causes one to wonder about QC.
I also have tried to buy 2 Single Sixes......both of which were NR-9Ls and both came from the same distributor back to back. Each had major rust issues on both the inside and outside of the frame. My pusher stated that he did not think that the rust issue was at the distributor, as these had been there less than 1 week, but rather with something at Ruger.
As has been posted several times in the last months, this rust problem has been encountered on several Blackhawks and Single Sixes purchased by members here. WE are not the only ones buying these either.
So do these issues mean we need to start a huge Ruger bashing campaign.........? I think not, but taken together, then do indicate that their might be some issues with production quality at the factory. If I was in charge, I would want to find out what was causing these problems.....
I should add that I have also purchased a new Charger with no apparent issues.....it hasn't been shot yet and an LCP which looks and functions just as it should. I really like both of these. I also should state that I will continue to buy Rugers. Good quality at a decent price. I will be cautious to inspect any news carefully before taking delivery however....