Internet Firearm BS : Ruger Stronger Than S&W

[BillD]

Nice Bill! I'd like to try a cylinder of those. But only 1. Must be a handful

It's really not that bad with those Packmayr decelerator grips on there - the stock wooden ones hurt though yup LOL!

 

[Dsiwy]

The 29 is an N-frame, the L-Frame is the 69 (only 5 shot)...

Whoops I ment N frame

 

[vanderkalin]

Was riding along on this one. Do you really thing that your Harley is superior because you paid more?
Most rice burners will eat a Harley's lunch will ease.
Same with pistols, why one's resale is higher, is not always because it's better.
I've 4 Old DA Colt's, they are somewhat problematic IMO. A Smith is a better gun...at least I think so.
But I cannot sound off on Big Rugers...no experience there.
Got an Old Magna that is an animal, but it's resale is minimal compared to a Harley...just marketing, no matter how you slice it. It worked on you anyhow.

Yeah your right. Their marketing scheme to sell 65 year old bikes worked on me. I think you've mistaken me for someone who cares what you think son.

 

[TrollGRG]

So I guess this means that if you are going to pistol whip someone you want to do it with a Ruger.

 

[bullzeye]

then why are s&w's noted for frame stretching and not recommended for full house 44's all the time. never heard that happen to a ruger.

 

[plinker 777]

then why are s&w's noted for frame stretching and not recommended for full house 44's all the time. never heard that happen to a ruger.

I've personally never seen a S&W with a stretched frame. A frame where the top strap is flame cut, sure. I'm not saying the stretch isn't a "thing", I've heard of it, just never seen one myself. Heavy .44 Rem Mag usage or even multiple/extended usage will shake the sh1t out of the smiths. Stocks, sights, and frame screws will all loosen up/back out. Shoot an N frame, keep a screwdriver in your range bag .

 

[Canuck44]

Stocks, sights, and frame screws will all loosen up/back out. Shoot an N frame, keep a screwdriver in your range bag .

Same thing is true with the Colt SAA only you don't have to shoot heavy loads. I think it has more to do with certain models harmonics more than anything. Not sure, I do know I have not had this happen to my Ruger's.

Take Care

Bob

 

[dan belisle]

Back when we competed in silhouette shooting all you shot were full power magnum loads. S&W's wore out much, much quicker. So, not a myth, though the passage of time and the March of technology has changed that somewhat. FWIW - dan

 

[dan belisle]

Same thing is true with the Colt SAA only you don't have to shoot heavy loads. I think it has more to do with certain models harmonics more than anything. Not sure, I do know I have not had this happen to my Ruger's.

Take Care

Bob

Happens with Ruger single actions sometimes. Ejector housing screws, occasionally grip frame screws. - dan

 

[gwhysow]

If only 4 inchers were good to go, then perhaps we could have gotten a taste of the surplus that got released last gear. Heck, I just wish I could get some Trausch grips for my GP100.

This was also supposed to be a response to the Manurhin comment. Ha

 

[Scotty454]

Was riding along on this one. Do you really thing that your Harley is superior because you paid more?
Most rice burners will eat a Harley's lunch will ease.
Same with pistols, why one's resale is higher, is not always because it's better.
I've 4 Old DA Colt's, they are somewhat problematic IMO. A Smith is a better gun...at least I think so.
But I cannot sound off on Big Rugers...no experience there.
Got an Old Magna that is an animal, but it's resale is minimal compared to a Harley...just marketing, no matter how you slice it. It worked on you anyhow.

...What is it with people in thinking that how fast something is is its only measure of worth?

You can make a Civic faster than a Ferrari, does that make it a better car? Nope. I'm willing to bet the majority of Harley owners don't buy them for the sole purpose of racing/beating crotch rockets.