June 22, 2009
Location. Location. Location.
I think that most people would think that this production still of the new Ruger SR-556 is a very nice photo.
I personally feel that this one is slightly more appealing.
I may have to start liking Ruger again...
Posted by: MJN1957 at June 22, 2009 10:06 PMGreenhorn to Texas Ranger with model 1911 stuck cocked in his belt:
"Isn't that dangerous?"
Ranger: "I wouldn't carry the so* ** * B***h if it wasn't dangerous!"
It looks good there against the wall.
Posted by: Bill Smith at June 22, 2009 10:30 PMWhat makes this different than my CAR-15?
Posted by: Purple Avenger at June 22, 2009 10:31 PMP.A.
Your CAR-15 is a gas gun. The SR-556 is a piston gun, and in theory, stays cool, is more reliable/less prone to fouling, and can be adjusted to fire different quality ammunition reliably.
Once I get my ammo in and have a chance to burn some rounds, I'll let you know if it lives up to what it is designed to do.
I'm proud of you, even though I am a .30 fanatic, and don't need any .22 rifles beyond what I have.
But OMG, them rails! What are you going to hang on them that will not weigh you down? Sorry, but give me a Garand, or an FAL, or an AK, or a Dragunov, or whatever.
But it's a whole lot better than a pointy stick, Sir, and if you like it and can hit with it, you should just stockpile ammo and be happy.
A 5.56 is a whole lot better than nothing, and we all can't shoot the .30 Magnum calibers.
I applaud you for going for it. And we all should. If you have the rifle(s), buy more ammo!
Posted by: jefferson101 at June 22, 2009 10:48 PMPurp,
Let's see...besides the piston upper, and Troy Industries babbles and baubles probably not much.
...but, a piston upper and Troy Industries accouterments from the OEM, can mean a lot.
My only concern would be Ruger's propensity to use precision investment casting for parts others forge or machine from billet.
Still, decent specs and, as always, time will tell...
Posted by: MJN1957 at June 22, 2009 10:52 PMI think you owe everyone a range report ASAP.
Just sayin'.
Marcus
Posted by: Marcus at June 23, 2009 01:01 AMDamn show-off butthead! ;-)
Posted by: Billiam at June 23, 2009 04:39 AMSecond picture could have used a little better lighting.
Posted by: DPir1320 at June 23, 2009 11:31 AMMy only real objection to the AR is the direct impingement gas system. Too hot and dirty. A piston AR makes a lot of sense, not that Ruger is the first to come up with one. Still, an idea I'd like to see other manufacturers implement.
If I could get it in a 20" barrel and a stock with an adjustable comb I'd be very interested. As it is, I'll probably have to shell out the bucks for a SIG 556 DMR.
Posted by: Steve Skubinna at June 23, 2009 02:51 PMThat bottom one is not in the least appealing; it looks nothing at all like my house. ;)
Posted by: Mike at June 23, 2009 06:24 PM
