Complete this sequence: SR9, LCP, LCR, ?
If you didn’t answer SR-556, you may still be a Mensa-certified genius, though it certainly didn’t take one to predict Ruger’s next gun in a line decidedly geared toward tactical and self-defense roles would be an AR. That’s right, Ruger joins the ever-lengthening list of companies who now make the hottest-selling rifle on the planet.
Ruger broke the news this morning at the 138th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Phoenix, AZ. I was there. Here’s what I learned. Spread the word.
Ruger’s first AR is a piston gun, and it has an adjustable, four-position regulator.
The SR-556’s heavy-contour barrel gives it a wonderfully muzzle-heavy feel.
There’s a quad-rail fore-end on the gun, made by Troy Industries. The backup iron front and rear sights also come from Troy.
Ruger ships the gun with 30-round MagPul PMags. Three of them, I think. I repeat: A Ruger gun that comes from Ruger with 30-round magazines.
The Hogue overmolded grip is nice; the trigger pull not so much.
A collapsible buttstock rounds out the package.
Want more? Read Shooting Illustrated.
by: Guest_AdamH_* on May 15 2009, 10:41 PM
I confirmed Ruger ships the SR-556 with three magazines, plus a soft-sided carry case.
"We're giving shooters everything they need to start shooting immediately," a Ruger spokesperson told me this morning.
Well, almost. Now if Ruger would only include a case of .223 ammo...
MSRP: About $1,900.
Adam
by: Ruger Fan on May 19 2009, 04:21 AM
When will this actually be available? They don't appear to be in stores yet.
by: heggenstaller on Jun 18 2009, 07:39 PM
Ruger Fan,
The SR-556 is shipping now. I called several gun shops in Northern Virginia, and they confirmed they have been selling the SR-556.
Adam
by: heggenstaller on Jun 18 2009, 07:45 PM
I had the opportunity at NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits to talk with Kurt Hindle, chief engineer at Ruger, about what makes the SR-556 tick. Watch the http://www.americanrifleman.org/Video.aspx?vid=1533&cid=23 to learn more.
Adam
by: Guest on Nov 9 2009, 09:52 PM
I bought a SR-556 a few day ago. I LOVE it! I went to the range and shot 200 rounds and it shots like a champ. Very clean and comes with 3 30 round mags and a soft case. Also has full rails and flip up sights standard. It cost me $1595. Maybe a few hundred bucks more then some others out there but its also a piston driven system. Which seems to be the way things are going. Cant wait to go out again.
