New Ruger Generation II Patrol Rifles with 12.5 Inch Factory Barrel

Thinking I may have sold the short barrel short, it might make a good backpacking or girl's carry rifle. That's assuming there's a weight saving and I would would want to see the data but particularly for backpacking every gram counts. Going to get an awfully enhanced muzzle blast shooting it, BTW.
 
Big Bad said:
I agree, all rifles of this type should have them. People are overconfident with their optics these days.
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The 12.5" model is aimed at suppressor use typically with sub sonic ammo (reduced speed), the iron sights would have to be taller then the suppressor.

If a person wants a front sight on the barrel they will have to do it themselves or get someone else to install one.... the trend is away from iron sights on most rifles these days with a few acceptations.

If your worried about an optic falling catastrophically, you could carry a modern micro red dot in your pack with a battery life of 20,000 hours and a weight penalty of around an ounce.
 
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Can-down said:
The 12.5" model is aimed at suppressor use typically with sub sonic ammo (reduced speed), the iron sights would have to be taller then the suppressor.

If a person wants a front sight on the barrel they will have to do it themselves or get someone else to install one.... the trend is away from iron sights on most rifles these days with a few acceptations.

If your worried about an optic falling catastrophically, you could carry a modern micro red dot in your pack with a battery life of 20,000 hours and a weight penalty of around an ounce.
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Good tip, but better still to have the iron sights.
 
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