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Topic started on 2-3-2010 @ 03:08 PM by DaddyBare

So look I picked up this Like new Ruger P944 (.40 S&W) Just a couple of hours ago so I haven't had time to do anything with it... only thing I can say right now is it feels pretty good...
this one is stainless steel and alloy frame, 3-dot combat sights, 1 12rd mag, and a grip activated Laser Devices Inc. laser sight (cost almost $300 alone). Also holster that excepts the pistol with the laser sight mounted. All told I spent just over $350 for it....

Now here's the thing "My" only experience with the Ruger P models was like 20 years ago and back then they were horrible pieces of crap...

That was then and this is now... anyone have one? do you like it. yes, no???
is this something I should swap at the next gun show or is it a keeper???

Would appreciate any thoughts

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 03:21 PM by SpaDe_

It looks very much like my p89. I love it! It runs flawlessly.

It is the davidson edition which just means a different finish and jazzed up grips, but all in all it holds it's own against my glocks. Let me know what you think of it when you actually get a chance to give it a run through.

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 03:26 PM by seagull

I've never run across a ruger that wasn't a keeper. Never owned one myself, but I've friends who wouldn't know what to do without theirs.

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 03:30 PM by thisguyrighthere

Until Bill Ruger's living offspring come to kiss my feet and beg forgiveness for what that SOB did to kill the 2nd to cover his own ass and line his own pockets I'll never buy a Ruger product.

Every one of them is tainted with blood from the wounded Bill of Rights.

The greatest FU to the public is now Ruger is trying to grab a hold of the AWB fear money with their repackaged tacti-cool garbage in the form of an overpriced AR and a Tapco-ed 10/22 and Mini-14. A fear Ruger had more than just a hand in creating.

Screw Ruger.

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 03:39 PM by Zosynspiracy

reply to post by thisguyrighthere

Interesting. And I was going to buy a Ruger. But how many other arms companies have done similar?

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 03:43 PM by thisguyrighthere

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As far as I know aside from Ruger Colt was pretty consumer unfriendly. They have changed their tone of late having lost the bulk of their government contracts. Still, no apologies from them and I'm sure should the fed offer them another big contract they'd be right in Obama's lap telling us evil consumers why we dont need high cap mags or bayonet lugs.

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 03:48 PM by DaddyBare

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I know how you feel however if it makes you feel better I didn't pay the $575 MSRP together with the laser and Bianchi matching holster I dropped $360 for the complete rig... The holster laser combo are worth at least $230 on their own...

Still I did take note in the large Used vrs New price something I would call significant

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 03:53 PM by DaddyBare

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Just a side note, I took my boys to the rage just this weekend and even with my carharts on I was doing the whole shivering teeth rattling thing... the boys had a great time though..The things we dads do for our kids right???. Going to be a while, (Warmer Spring weather) before I go again....

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 03:56 PM by Subjective Truth

Its a good gun and Ruger has great customer support. I give it a

Also as a side note in the US it seems 40 s&w is the easiest ammo to find.

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 03:58 PM by Ahabstar

I don't know, but I do know that I am rather happy with my old Ruger Security Six 6" SS .357

But then again, I prefer a wheel gun to a semi any day. Sadly, .38 Specials seem to be easier to find than .357 right now, ammo-wise.

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 04:00 PM by Ahabstar

Originally posted by Subjective Truth
Its a good gun and Ruger has great customer support. I give it a

Also as a side note in the US it seems 40 s&w is the easiest ammo to find.

I would argue 9mm is easiest to find, but 40 S&W is fairly easy. Especially with LEO's converting to it.

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 04:03 PM by DaddyBare

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Me I'm a Big Bore fan have quite the collection of Dan Wesons .44 MAG
now those are getting hard to find, glad I reload otherwise I'd be SOL

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 04:15 PM by Ahabstar

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My cousin is pretty hot on the Taurus .44 because of the barrel porting. And he's pretty much a Taurus fan in general. I would consider a trade to the Taurus .357 7 shot. The loss in range and power is made up for in the extra round and faster return to target in my opinion.

But to keep things on track: I don't know the gun OP. But it looks solid from the pic and sounds like you got a decent price from a motivated seller. So long as the mechanic are smooth and it shoots towards your mark, you should be satisfied.

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reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 04:22 PM by Asktheanimals

I had 2 Ruger semi's, have since ditched both. The only exception is the LCP I picked up for concealed carry. I swapped that for a keltec pf9 and have no regrets whatsoever. It's the smallest, lightest gun I've ever had and it shoots a fair group, only gripe is .380 ammo is a biatch to find.
Given what you paid for it and the number of other pistols I presume you have, I would swap it for something I wanted more.
For myself I'm looking for a ruger 10/22 magnum, ever see those?

reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 05:00 PM by DaddyBare

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I've been waiting to see one too... was announced they would have a 10/22 Magnum in the 2010 catalog but I just checked and it wasn't there????
maybe their custom order only or there was a production problem???
you can order the mod kit to convert a 10/22 to .22 mag. I did that to one of mine and first day out on the range one fellow made me a large cash offer I couldnt say no too...

Could be after the .17 hmr recall disaster their holding off until that, not so small prob dies down... to bad all the ammo companies are going to quit making that nifty little round was a fun shooter ya know

PS... smallest, lightest gun I've ever had was a S&W model 19 .357 with a 1 3/4 snub and very small rounded handle... when loaded wit silver tips it was all you could do to hold onto it... not enoght grip to that tiny grip

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reply posted on 2-3-2010 @ 08:25 PM by Atlantican

Can't go wrong with .40!

However all the sighting gear etc, haul that off for a while and get a few bullseyes at the range using bare bones targeting. I'd do this from time to time with any hand gun but you probably know that lol!

If a .40 can't stop something from moving then probably nothing less than an automatic will do lol!

Not experienced with this piece but I know .40 and it's definitely a good choice in any form! Stopping power deluxe and just enough kick to let you know it's a lethal piece of equipment.

reply posted on 3-3-2010 @ 05:01 AM by DaddyBare

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You brought up something very important in your post and I just want to touch on it, for those who haven't had the chance to play with a laser sight...

In broad daylight you cant see the dot... I'm talking under full sun like out at the range... maybe they make more powerful ones??? but these smaller ones that mount to a pistol...no... I have three of them now their all from different Manufactures but pretty much all the same in performance

I will say in low light when its just getting hard to see the front sight (You all are watching the front sight, right?) That Laser shines like a beacon and can be quite intimidating all on its own...

A big disadvantage to the under-barrel laser is it will really slow you down if you practice the rock and lock, quick draw technique... maybe it's the holster that was made for this laser but what ever the case I just cant seem to do a smooth draw without the laser catching on the lip of the holster. If I do keep it I'll have to find a good leathercrafter make a new breakfront type

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