Seems like a stand up guy to me. After further review, Rock River Arms, Inc. (RRA) is immediately severing all ties with the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA). We feel that IFMAs integrity is compromised and we will not be a part of the organization. Olympic Arms continued this legacy with its OA-93, OA-96 and OA-98 models. The Henry ri fle was made by the New Haven Ar ms Company. With support like that, who needs Everytown? Ive bought 4 guns in the last year and a half since they opened their store. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. The lobbyist for the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA), Jay Keller,traded that groups opposition to the bill in exchange for a carve-out, removing PrairieState firearms manufacturers from the licensing requirements. Post interesting results everywhere. As far as Im concerned, Smith and Wesson are still shit given they operate in communist MA and they should have packed up an left after what that bitch Maura Healey did last year. in some cases they are just as passionate about their brands. So, if youre looking for a cheap AR-15, Rock So, if youre looking for a cheap AR-15, Rock River Arms probably isnt the best option. The bills author was (mostly) Rugers attorneys. Just to be clear, they are using the name of the original company of Springfield, but they are not located in the city of Springfield. When I explained that sales were still legal before the SAFE Act deadline went into force, they still refused. I used to love my Springfield XDM and M1a national match. Didnt you read this article? RRA is pretty close to Iowa iirc. Oh yes, Illinois folks: start an ACTIVE campaign outing all the IL Representatives that voted for the bill. Rock River Arms earned their reputation by manufacturing some of the most accurate and reliable semi-auto rifles for the law enforcement and civilian markets. The news of Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms selling Illinois gun dealers and gun owners down the river continues to spread among The People of The Gun. job creation they call it (bribery is such a dirty word). Such a thing exists. You probably also found out that at least bizapedia reports that the IFMA was dissolved. After Bill Ruger died, Ruger also dramatically changed direction. Rock River Arms is an American manufacturer of firearms that was founded in 1996. Youre welcome to come visit and help during the next election cycle. There is NOTHING I need from a company that is obviously manipulating the system for themselves. CMMG .300 blackout will become my next purchase. We feel that IFMAs ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Down side is nobody making spare mags for it yet other than Hornor Defense. Screw that. Maybe there is a Mrs. Reese or someone or something burning cash on the side (gambling, drugs, who knows) that is consuming profit faster than SA can generate it. Whats more, Larson seems genuinely appalled by what happened. Or in the General Assembly. As an Illinois dealer, I will no longer stock, sell or support Rock River Arms or Springfield Armory products. No, they stood by and let their customers get screwed. WebRock River Arms LAR-15 X-1 5.56mm Black Semi-Auto Rifle with RRA Beast Muzzle Brake Brand: Rock River Arms; Item Number: XAR1751B; Rock River Arms LAR-15 X-1 5.56mm Flat Dark Earth (FDE) Semi-Auto Rifle with RRA Beast Muzzle Br Brand: Rock River Arms; Item Number: XAR1751T; Rock River Arms has a reputation for making high quality AR-15s, but they also have a reputation for being expensive. I dont have anything from either of the turncoat manufacturers and based on their actions, I never will. However, the R-51 is a bear to clean and still hasnt proven itself totally for CC, coming off its well documented ill fated Gen 1 launch and Remingtons continued reliability issues. Never a single problem, thousands of rounds. And theyre telling their friends. If you sell more than 9 guns per year, you are in the business of selling guns. Sure enough, the bill passed theSenate by a single vote. Not a smart move in a buyers market, or any really. Are they doing town halls? And yes, they are actually closer to Iowa than to Chicago. Fuck them for gouging desperate buyers. IMO, this last election postponed the literal civil war Ive been advocating for for over 10 years. If CTD notices panic buying, cancels prior sales and refunds them, so it can resell stuff that belonged to its customers, thats not their right. Most places, its still over $1500. (Im a 30 yr Vet). WebSo What Happened At Rock River Arms & Springfield Armory??? I am sure you do not mean Nissan or Beretta both of which picked up and moved to Tennessee for their headquarters (as well as many other companies). I am happy with my Polytech. Thats not fighting to protect gun owners. CZ-75/85 are great guns. People are watching everything the government and companies are doing now. Now I wish I had not. His quote was basically the above damned if I do damned if I dont and that it wasnt worth the headache. About three years ago, RRAs Elite Operator hit the market sporting features designed specifically for professionals. It doesnt have to be both for the same reason. Then beg for forgiveness. Did SA forget that this isnt 1988 anymore and that the internet exists? Id say they are a step above most other production 1911s. This should put some perspective on how important this issue is to many of us. I was just about to order another springfield xdm .45. LAR 8 is a nice weapon. Lots of work. Rock River Arms guarantees this pistol will shoot 2.5-inch groups at 50 yards with 185-grain Federal Gold Medal Match semi-wadcutter ammo. Springfield and Rock River Illinois Sell-Out: Picking up the Pieces, Quote of the Day: The Johnny Appleseed of Ghost Guns, Defendant Agrees Appeals Court Should Uphold Injunction Blocking New Yorks Law Banning Carrying Guns in Sensitive Places, State, Federal Lawmakers Trying to Put the Brakes On Credit Card Companies Tracking Firearm Purchases, Chicagos Failed Mayor Lori Lightfoot Loses in Reelection EffortBadly, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Repeating_Arms#History, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Repeating_Arms_Company#Early_history, http://www.fulton-armory.com/M14-Rifles.aspx. Taurus? He kept his marginal Mini-14 from hitting the list, selling out the gun owner in the process! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Sadly I have two. Peoplr lose jobs, get divorced, buy better guns and so on. Do they somehow know the licensing scheme is going to be corrupt or extremely expensive? When a big box store is competitive on price with the local gun shop, you know there is a problem. Specifications and Features: Rock River Arms AR-15 Magazine AR0116N30 .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO 30 Round Capacity Anti-Tilt Follower Proven Reliability If workers still want a job, its a reasonable commute. if you run a company and you dont know whats going on this is what you deserve. Might want to rethink Ruger as well. And whats worse, if it passes, Bloomberg will attempt to duplicate this legislation in all 50 states. Its a freakin disaster. Rock River's LAR-458 is the top pick for hunters because of its value, excellent trigger and superb accuracy. +1, they are a bunch of liars praying on the ignorant. Ben Franklin once said, If we do not hang together, we shall surely hang separately.. After further review, Rock River Arms, Inc. (RRA) is immediately severing all ties with the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association (IFMA). Dennis Reeses statement to TTAGon IFMAs deal was insulting. An xdm9 and a 1911 loaded. An American voting for a Democrat Tell us more about your experience in running a business. No more. We will support our Illinois brethren and NOT purchase anything from Springfield Armory or RRA. No lobbyist will take a position without their clients approval, because THE CLIENT PAYS THE LOBBYISTS SALARY. Meaning they are NOT a legal lobbyist. So how is screwing your customer base over a sound business strategy? Any combination of buying or selling that exceeds 9 is a crime if youre not a dealer. Going the other direction nobody would move. Wrong. they should have fought not laid over. Personally hate to hear whenever CEOs or head honchos make public decisions costing their employees jobs/money. We want our dealers and our valued customers to know we wont ever do anything like this again., We fully support the Second Amendment and stand by it. As for furniture, the BT 9 R9 Competition comes with a Hogue overmolded pistol grip and a four-position adjustable Rock River Arms buttstock. Im not buying a damn thing from Springfield and there is NO EXPIRATION DATE ON THAT. WebRock River Arms LAR-15 Lightweight Mountain Rifle | MT1800X 5.56 NATO (223 Rem), 16" Chrome-Moly Lightweight BBL, Semi-Automatic, 6-Position Black Stock, Black Finish, RRA Lightweight, 30+1 Rds. RRA IS THE ONLY COMPANY THAT CAN MAKE A RELIABLE AR-10. More recently, they do this big Saint countdown/reveal that just ends up being Another Entry-Level AR-15, just what the market needed. There is a story of a guy that got run out of business after a hurricane because he jacked his prices up for generators. RRA models, like the RRAGE, LAR15, BTB, ATH, LAR68 & Light Mountain, are available in many different color options and calibers. If you apply more than 9 make-ups in a year, you are in cosmetology businesses. Rock solid performer. RRA and Springfield can suck my dong, they will never get a penny from me. No guilt trip on my hip. Apparently, John Smith isnt an advocate of the constitution or specifically the second amendment. James Jeffrey, the author's friend, No other IL manufacturers donated, not Armalite, not DSA, nada. If they are both single stage, they will basically feel the same. Not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but check out Fulton Armory: http://www.fulton-armory.com/M14-Rifles.aspx. Pennsylvania checking in. WebRock River Arms creates high quality rifles and pistols on the AR platform. At least the company would survive, even if the move was costly. Illinois cant shut down a business that way No there is no way around it, RRA and Springfield decided their Illinois customers where not worth the trouble. Today, we have nearly one dozen gun control groups working in Illinois. Dont own a Springfield anything and now never will. thats what Illinois is hoping for stand our ground, Springfield got me right in my Grip Zone with this move, bu-bye SA. They have a good ongoing business, why jeopardize it? This is going to be really bad for RRA and Springfield. The company makes a wide variety of weapons, This is why I said should not will. They are more than welcome in southern Indiana. They can spout their support of the 2A all day, just like Shannon Watts does, but its just words. I see only three plausible reasons: 1) Greed millions are never enough. Same here. Glock and S&W sell their guns to states like NY, NJ, HI that trample our 2A rights every day but I dont see you bashing them and Ill bet most of you own a Glock or a S&W. If IFMA had stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the NRA-ILA, the Illinois State Rifle Association, Guns Save Lifeand the National Shooting Sports Foundation working as a team to oppose this egregiousbill wed have had a good chance of depriving anti-gunners of a badly needed win. Its about the same price as an M1A. I dont expect everyone to feel that way. Grow the hell up and when you get some big boy panties and own your own business you will understand how it works. Defending Your Legacy is obviously just a marketing slogan for Springfield. I have family that works in the town. thats what matter and they put that last. Beretta kicked Maryland to the curb for their ridiculous gun laws. To address these issues, various proprietary chambers exist, such as the Wylde chamber (Rock River Arms)[14] or the ArmaLite chamber, which are designed to handle both 5.56 mm NATO and .223 Remington equally well. I checked my order history. I would move EVERYTHING 25 miles West to Davenport Iowa. Thanks a bunch pricks! Also, RRA derives the bulk of its money from government and LE contracts so youll have a really hard time bankrupting them with a civvie sales boycott. Hes told several industry types that he had no contact with IFMA lobbyist Jay Keller and knew nothing of this carve-out. NOW all I can think is SHAME ON YOU!!!!!! Huh? S&W was owned by a British company who were forced to sell their company for pennies on the dollar. In the world of .308 Win. Nothing Springfield will ever be in my collection now. IRS records have also been found that shows Reese is on the board of IFMA. Or companies selling imported crap that pretend to be American. All have been accurate and reliable. Lower Half, A2 Stock Just From $410. Hinterland #: 50977; MFG #: MT1800X; In stock. What if I want to get some real nice (read expensive) gun and in order to spare my familys budget I decide to sell part of my gun collection? In fairness, Sprin gfield Arm ory isnt the only one to co-opt a name that it had no connection to (cough-Henry-cough). Rock River booth at the NRA convention, owner Chuck Larson has professed innocence in the matter. I own or have owned a number of AR's, including a couple of LaRue's, a KAC, a PWS and a POF. Of course lobbyists have the highest ethical standards, so thats just crazy talk. And Im not giving them up, to anybody, under any circumstances. How does a company respond to pernicious laws and an atmosphere which is detrimental to the People of the Gun? In order to try to get a lock on about 1.6 million FOID holders in Illinois, Springfield has angered the other 80 million gun owners in the rest of the nation. I posted a similar comment on another article about the same subject matter, but again, and for emphasis: SPRINGFIELD IS DEAD TO ME. Find Senators and Representatives in close political battles last election and get their previously defeated opponents on board. Hugely disappointing. I hate to say this Tony, but you are completely clueless about lobbyists. So thats a reason for ignoring the fact that Ruger basically wrote the assault weapons ban? Shame! Rock River Arms RRAGE Carbine LAR-15 with ATN Day/Night scope. As for Winchester still keeping an eye out for someone selling Grandads old 94 thats beat to hell but still shoots straight so I can beat it up a bit more. AR-10-style rifles, the Rock River Arms LAR-8 stands alone. Nice deal on it until 4 July as well. Good luck RRA. WebProduct Description. Its called doing business. We need to defend our legacy from the likes of them !! The company is based in Genesco Illinois, near Chicago. I would sell the xd .45 and the xdm 9mm I already have but I dont think there is much of a market for them now. Yes, that is the cloud which is usually much larger than the silver lining. But when you have a muti million dollar company thats set up in a state thats you cant just pick up and move then you do what you have to do to survive. They seemed like a freedom loving company that supported the right for people to do what they had rights to do. If Rauner is serious about re-election he will veto this flaming sack of shite. I live in Illinois. Rock River Arms has built a reputation as a quality maker of modern sporting rifles and offers an extremely diverse list of models and options. You can not name another firearms manufacture today that has done more than Ruger to support the NRA, the 2A and firearms owners. WARNING: The products offered for sale on this website can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State And unbelievably stupid of Springfield. If youre looking for a good, dependable AR at a reasonable price, I dont think you The company was founded in 1996 by brothers Mark and Lynne Zanders. Ive spoken with a couple of bigger dealers in Illinois in the past 24 hours. Cant this fool see how much this is going to hes going to hurt his own pocketbook for this tiny edge? When S&W is in the position to potentially block anti-gun legislation but decides not to because it is better for their business even if it screws their customers, THEN YOU WILL SEE ME call for an S&W boycott. The Springfield name is going to carry an odor, no matter how good a particular firearm might be. As the old adage goes, put up or shut up. That said, this just breaks my heart to see this moron Reese damage the brand. All evidence to the contrary? That guy knows the M14 and M1a rifles. Yes, a company can move and thrive, as it only a matter of time before the cutout is removed and they are closed down. PERIOD. The Ruger is berween $6-700. Ive never had an issue with CTD in a decade. Did Springfield get shouted down at their own party? Gun owners have good memories, it will take a year but Springfield like Target will notice their mistake on their Revenue numbers and blame the weather, the president, insert excuse here. I only want American Made firearms like Henry & Ruger. At the same time, Rock River Arms began to build AR-15 style rifles. Rock River Arms also produces M1911 pattern pistols, bolt-action rifles, and AR-15 style pistols in assorted calibers. [5] [6] 3/18/2013. ! mantra. And by the way, sarcastically calling people badasses loses its effect when you get so butthurt by an article that you start calling the author a pu$$y. Cancelled orders? Its pretty much just SA and RRA (and maybe a few tiny shops, but those are pretty much the only two big gun makers in Illinois). Now Im off to call Cabelas and inform them of SAs treachery and why i will not buy from them as long as they carry SA product, http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.cmd?recordsPerPage=18&No=0&N=0&nl=true&Ntk=AllProducts&Ntt=Springfield+Armory&search=Search. They keep voting for F#$%ing Democrats. After Ruger (finally) gets all of its new products launched they will have just about all the bases covered. SA created it). My favorites in their calibers, cherished in my collections. Not saying you have to like what happened, but its soviet Illinois, it was going to happen with or without their opposition. The RRAGE pistol features a 10.5-inch barrel. Id like to see Springfield make a correction here but it might be too late for that. I buy and shoot a lot of guns, and this includes SA models, but I have put them on notice that I will never buy another unless they make this right. Maybe thats the case in many instances, but its not like the IFMA has thousands of members. I bought 6 smith & wessons before I ever knew about the incident. Whats the feedback at the NRA show running like? Its like trying to work with Bloomberg himself. Moved my medical business AND brought my family. The RBG-1S is available in .308 Win./7.62x51 and 6.5 Creedmoor, with a 20-, 22- or 24-inch barrel, and a black, green or tan stock. Expect deep, deep discounts on that warehouse full of XD-Es and Saints they were hoping to sell this summer. No offense meant, I was just pointing out that Springfield Armory has no connection to the city of Springfield Illinois. FREE SHIPPING on orders over $90! The original company lives on today under the name Winche ster. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/28141995/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/illinois-has-long-legacy-public-corruption/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_state_and_local_politicians_convicted_of_crimes. An M1A was at the top of my wish list that I saving for. Just as its equally acceptable for folks like me to attempt to boycott them into bankruptcy. Not everyone reads TTAG or keeps up with this sort of in the weeds stuff. God Bless America, As a dealer I will no longer suggest either one of these firearm companies to my customers or stock them there are many other fine firearms on the market. see: gasoline supply during any natural disaster where the govt threatens to prosecute profiteers. In the end, the timing proved fortuitous to all involved. Oh, hell no, he told me. I know I wont be buying anything else from springfield armory. And to be fair, those are twice the price of the Ruger. They did what they had to do to stay profitable just like companies in Kalifornia and NewYork and liberal bastions. If it is a 16" it is 5.56, which the Entry Tactical is. Ruger, S&W, Springfield, Rock River, Ive seen people complain about Glock and Colt, Hex Mag, and about a dozen more. But I struggle with the NEVER AGAIN WILL I EVER SUPPORT THIS COMPANY. I.e., Target blamed climate change on revenue misses. The Rock River Arms LAR-15 RRage 3G 5.56/.223 Rifle is a semi-auto rifle that delivers accurate shooting in a dependable platform with a clean, trim look. The law doesnt get past the senate without Springfields cooperation. September 30, 2010 By Greg Rodriguez. Shocking I know. How many model airplanes can I buy, sell or trade in one year? Thankfully, we still have two more chances to stop this travesty of a bill. Id bet a bunch of employees would jump at the chance go move from IL to TN or MO or TX. WebRock River Arms AR15 Uppers for Sale at Joe Bob Outfitters! You ask what was Springfield supposed to do? One of the few cases of sincere contrition. Keyboard commandos wont fight it out on any battlefield. Get a Dan Wesson instead. A big reason that these rifles shoot so well is the barrel. The barrels Rock River use come from the Connecticut-based company, Wilson Arms (wilsonarms.com). Wilson makes the barrel, contours it and starts the chambering process. Asit should. Advertise their treachery. Why does Ruger all of the sudden get a pass on treachery? IF WE LOSE RRA BECAUSE OF THIS HYSTERICAL REACTION, thats a blow to liberty. By the time most of them have and Springfield Arms starts looking for a new home, they wont be welcome there. CTD does our best to price our products at market value. RRA should be punished too. This story is libel. Didnt Smith and Wesson do the same thing back in the Clinton era, and it nearly bankrupted them, let alone took them years to reclaim the trust of the gun community. Rock River LAR-8 .308. Other places have them for $200.00. My 1911 search continues and Ill never purchase a Springfield. He supported this legislation, (by not opposing it) that LIMITS CIVILIANS TO 9 FIREARM TRANSFERS PER YEAR!!!! It may not even pass the House. Instead, we were undercut by aself-serving supposed ally. And their ammo prices were astronomical. Springfields crime here is they didnt immediately counter the IFMA when the IFMA dropped opposition to a bill. Bummer, I was considering a Springfield 1911 at some point. I put 3.5k rounds through it before a malfunction. RRA will wind up being an LE only shop. If I was a competitor, Id print up ten thousand flyers announcing Springfields decision and carpet the show with them. (3) Rock River Arms LAR-15 Tactical CAR A4 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Carbine $ 684.99. Glad I waited. Springfield Armory had two, and their now-fired lobbyist held the fourth IFMA directorship. Its enough of a turnaround that I forgive their earlier sins.. With all the gun control in northern Illinois how the hell can they screw all of us like this! Enjoy 45% Off Rock River Arms Goods At Walmart. I hope that it will bankrupt them, for it appears to be the only way these gun companies will learned to to alienate their comsumers. I bought a RRA rifle back in 2012. Do you know how much the dealer bought them for? The vocal retards who screamed about this conveniently ignored that last part. WebRock River Arms RAGE AR-15 Rifle 5.56 Nato / .223 Rem, 16" BBL, 6 Position Stock, M-LOK Free Float Rail, 30 Round, LAR-15M - Model DS1850 Carbine. RRA donated money as well I think they knew about stuff going on, but want to pretend they did not. Springfield is DEAD to me. Typical narrow minded hypocrites. And the law mainly affecting small businesses, thats a feature, I think, not a bug. Henry and Ruger for the win. Out of stock Compare. The plant where that rifle is made revitalized the area n which it is made. An EMP 4 WAS the next scheduled buy.. not anymore, never again. The firearms community will be better without them. Ruger was making superior quality products using totally American resources. Smith and Wessons deal with the Klinton regime also brought us the infamous and deplorable hillary hole internal lock. Rock River Arms, Incorporated is a manufacturing company in Colona, Illinois that manufacturers parts and accessories for AR-15 / M16 type rifles, as well as other firearms. Rock River Arms is owned and operated by brothers Mark and Chuck Larson. Between 1981 and 1991 the Larsons worked at Springfield Armory, Inc., where Mark was the head armorer. After his passing, a new leadership took over the company with many positive results. Springfield makes decent guns but there are others out there. If people werent buying at these prices than there would be no market. Never buying anything from springfield ever again and my one xdm is up for sale as of yesterdayI dont even want it in my safe. I cant imagine the CEOs of those two companies werent in the loop on these negotiations. because Im sure you dont live in illinios. The CMMG MkW-15 XBE Anvil gets the top pick for enthusiasts that handload or shoot a lot. I sent an email and their response was the parts were out of stock. This rifle is fed by a 10-round AICS-pattern detachable box magazine. To be fair- since Bill Rugers death, the company has done a complete 180. Rugers stated public position was screw every other gun manufacturer and screw the American gun owners, as long as Ruger makes it and we want government contracts! The Reese clan has done dirty deals before, got busted too, http://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/03/16/Salvador-based-Army-colonel-indicted-on-bribery-charges/5406606027600/, RRA sells to NY LE supporting the SAFE act, which is trying to put a vet away for 21 years for having 17rd mags (no gun, just mags), http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/04/veteran_faces_21_years_in_prison_for_possession_of_pistol_magazines.html. What opinion? Bill may not have been perfect (who is), but his passion for firearms was solid and he was known as Americas Gunmaker, for good reasons. After asking you if youd like to sign up for a membership, and cc insurance. Which would help with elimination if in the future. chamber also differ from the 5.56 mm NATO chamber This Modern Sporting Rifle is built with a carbine-length gas system with a low-profile gas black to efficiently redirect propellant gases. When I found out that they hire Vets to assemble and test them, it was icing on the cake and I got one for low $400s. Everyone here is minding our business, because its our business where our money goes. Make it a campaign issue NOW. Simply offering ideas and encouragement. I have been in similar situations where it is damned if I do damned if I dont. And if stooges like you thought this could be run under the table without anyone noticing, well, guess you should be mindful of your business in the next few quarters. We beat back a similar bill last year. This wasnt the first time gun dealer licensing has come up in Illinois. They must be put out of business for their treachery. Fuck Ruger as well. Both companies are stalwart defenders of 2A rights and arent in the habit of heavily funding Bloomberg puppet, anti gun politicians, as has been discovered of both SA and RRA. Last trip to the range, ran a couple hundred rounds of all flavors through it without an FTE/FTF. Well do our part in other states to support you. The licensing fee? Hes hurt the small guys trying to kiss up to the big retailers here in Illinois. How is it that they even survived to change in the first place? I dont think the current owner is going to make that same mistake although I wish they would just stop putting in that stupid lock already. Had it in the cart at buds ready to buy tomorrow and now it definitely is not going to happen. In your opinion. That is amazingly I just wish there was a good M14 clone I could get. Thanks Springfield. I look at their site and the parts were available from the same warehouses at a higher price. Granted, the company isnt run by a Henry these days but I thought the paper trail of ownership was fairly clear and unbroken. You have entered an incorrect email address! Overall, this is a good, solid rifle. F them. Thanks for Nothing SA. AND started planning to move out of the state. Whats left after the hate which never leaves? Out of stock. They have no ethics. No wonder were in trouble, POTG are clueless. Who the hell made this business decision and have they been fired yet? I only purchase products from them with free shipping because they rape you on shipping. If youve already implemented them, great. I just bought an EMP 3-inch. It will make my future purchases easier because two manufacturers are automatically removed from my search and consideration. Make this a massive intractable mess. Magpul moved. The XD and Saint are good guns, but they really arent all that different from a lot of other good guns on the market. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. you cant fix prices or youll get a shortage. Sooner or later they are going to destroy you. Its like saying Saturn is really, really big, and huge, too! Bill is long gone and the last 15yrs of Ruger leadership have taken a much different stance. But I didnt detect a lot of love in his words. 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