SR556

[fightingquaker13]

Is it just me, or would any one else be more excited if they would have just offered a mini-14 that would taker AR mags (like they should have done the first time)? $2000 dollars for a stock AR? I wish I had some of what they were smoking up in Hartford.
FQ13
PS I reserve the right to mock if you pony up the 2 large to buy this thing unless the reviews not only glow, but set the page they're written on fire.

[ellis4538]

I agree with fightingquaker...a Mini that excepts AR mags would have been much better!

IMHO

Richard

PS:  Or a 1911 even!

[Texas_Bryan]

Is it just me, or would any one else be more excited if they would have just offered a mini-14 that would taker AR mags (like they should have done the first time)? $2000 dollars for a stock AR? I wish I had some of what they were smoking up in Hartford.
FQ13
PS I reserve the right to mock if you pony up the 2 large to buy this thing unless the reviews not only glow, but set the page they're written on fire.

Don't forget its gas piston, while you can buy a gas piston AR for about $1500, if this proves to be a excellent performer than it may be worth the premium price.  But I agree, if a AR mag Mini was possible I'd be more excited about that.

[C.O.T.U.S.]

I was excited by the prospect of something new from ruger.  Ilike alot of what they have done latley.  However they "new" sr-556 is a big miss.
I would have preferred a polymer framed 1911 as I had seen rumored on another sight.

[addict]

MSRP over 1900??? . WOW! This is one that the company likes more than I do. Love my Saiga AK sporters at 300$ and my Rock River ARs on Spikes lowers. Maybe there is someone who will buy that but unless I find one for 75% off it wont be in my collection. Back to drooling on the STI 1911's!!
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[Timothy]

I'm not knocking why anyone needs a polymer 1911.  I'm asking why?

I have a 1911 with an aluminum frame which when disassembled weighs almost nothing.  I just don't get the trend toward polymer, at least in the handgun market.  They do tend to be a little lighter but not by much and lighter isn't always better.  Ask anyone who has fired a S&W .357 mag out of an Airlite J-Frame....it hurts!

Other than price, which is definately important, what is the infatuation with plastic?  I just don't get it!  Kimber tried, discontinued the model.  Wilson is trying and we shall see, though they will be real pricey!  You want plastic, ask Eric....BUY a GLOCK!  

I nearly drank the kool-aid myself and sprung for an M&P and I may in the future, but for now....I like the feel and heft of a gun and the time and engineering involved in producing a precise instrument.  Injection molding, while interesting, just doesn't have the same effect on my senses.

[C.O.T.U.S.]

Why a polymer 1911?  I don't know if I would buy one.  However, A new 1911 would be more exciting than a $2000 gun that has already been made by Sig for cheaper. 

[ericire12]

Extensive pics, video, and review:

http://gunblast.com/Ruger-SR556.htm





Also:

Ammunition     Velocity     Group Size
Winchester USA 62 FMJ    2879    1.375
Winchester USA 55 FMJ     2858    1.75
Extreme Shock 62 FHVL      2712    1.75
Extreme Shock 55 SRT     2453    1.18
Extreme Shock 100 ASP     1071    Not Tested
Black Hills 55 SP     2901    0.75
Wolf Gold Match 75 BTHP    2495    0.875
Mag Tech 55 FMJ    2909    1.18
Buffalo Bore 69 Sierra    2839    0.675

[Timothy]

Why a polymer 1911?  I don't know if I would buy one.  However, A new 1911 would be more exciting than a $2000 gun that has already been made by Sig for cheaper. 

Now that is a statement that makes sense!  I am curious as too how much Wilson Combat is gonna charge for a "yet to be named" pistol...Yes, it's a 1911 but it's currently only chambered in 9 x 19...I expect it to be at or near a grand...and it still weighs MORE than my Para LTC in .45 ACP....

They want 650 and up for their striker fired glocky-xd-sr9-yada yada looking thing...

[ericire12]

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