The new model Mini-14 Tactical variant includes a throwback-style protected blade front sight with "ears" and an underbarrel bayonet lug, a factory-installed flash suppressor, and an integral stainless side-folder stock along with walnut furniture and a polymer pistol grip. Unlike the guns that look like it from a couple of decades ago, it is chambered in 5.56 NATO, has integral scope mounts machined directly on the solid steel receiver, carries a tall ghost ring rear aperture sight, and has a threaded barrel with a 1-in-9 twist rate. The MSRP is an eye-popping $1,849. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Best yet, Ruger says they will soon have branded stainless-steel mags available, of which they will probably sell a million. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Another cool addition for 2024 is the Super Redhawk chambered in the extremely fast .22 Hornet. Note the 9.5-inch barrel, which is sure to help keep the FPS up. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
At 66 ounces, it still has the famous all-stainless-steel construction, extended frame, and triple-locking cylinder the revolver is known for, just now with an eight-shot cylinder for the centerfire .22. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
The MSRP on the new Ruger Super Redhawk in .22 Hornet is set at $1,499. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
The company's LC Carbine line now has a .45 ACP variant and, best of all, takes common (and inexpensive) Glock-pattern double-stack mags. The LC Carbine features an aluminum free-float handguard with M-LOK attachment slots, QD attachment points for slings, and a full-length Picatinny rail for AR-height optics. The overall length is just 28.66 inches with the stock collapsed, making it very handy. The MSRP is an extremely specific $1,009. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Founded in 1949 by Bill Ruger and Alex Sturm, 2024 will see the company's 75th anniversary, and Rugerplans to kick it off in style.
To mark the occasion, the company is releasing a quartet commemorative firearm drawn from its three primary factories spread out across America – a big step up from Bill Ruger's original workshop in his garage. The 75th anniversary editions will include a Mark IV series .22 LR pistol, two variants of the 10/22 rifle, and a LCP Max .380 pistol. All will be embellished with a 75th Anniversary logo and all are under $600, putting them well within reach of collectors.
The coolest of the 75ths we came across was the gorgeous Mark IV series pistol that retains the styling of Bill Ruger's original Standard rimfire pistol that launched the company. It has a fully adjustable rear sight, an undercut Patridge front sight, and a heavy, tapered barrel. MSRP is $599. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Ruger, who has rebooted the Marlin line over the past few years, was also teasing a Model 336 Dark in .30-30 Winchester, complete with a nylon-reinforced polymer stock with M-LOK attachment slots and an extended Picatinny rail for optics. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
As well as a Stainless Big Loop Model 336. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
