Location. Location. Location.

I think that most people would think that this production still of the new Ruger SR-556 is a very nice photo.

I personally feel that this one is slightly more appealing.

Posted by: Confederate Yankee at 07:56 PM

Comments

1 I may have to start liking Ruger again...

Posted by: MJN1957 at June 22, 2009 10:06 PM (0iOWD)

2 OK, now I'm bitter and jealous...

Marc

Posted by: Armed Liberal at June 22, 2009 10:22 PM (ZpvCR)

3 Greenhorn to Texas Ranger with model 1911 stuck cocked in his belt:

"Isn't that dangerous?"

Ranger: "I wouldn't carry the so* ** * B***h if it wasn't dangerous!"

It looks good there against the wall.

Posted by: Bill Smith at June 22, 2009 10:30 PM (pAUxf)

4 What makes this different than my CAR-15?

Posted by: Purple Avenger at June 22, 2009 10:31 PM (Slx41)

5 P.A.

Your CAR-15 is a gas gun. The SR-556 is a piston gun, and in theory, stays cool, is more reliable/less prone to fouling, and can be adjusted to fire different quality ammunition reliably.

Once I get my ammo in and have a chance to burn some rounds, I'll let you know if it lives up to what it is designed to do.

Posted by: Confederate Yankee at June 22, 2009 10:46 PM (WjpSC)

6 I'm proud of you, even though I am a .30 fanatic, and don't need any .22 rifles beyond what I have.

But OMG, them rails! What are you going to hang on them that will not weigh you down? Sorry, but give me a Garand, or an FAL, or an AK, or a Dragunov, or whatever.

But it's a whole lot better than a pointy stick, Sir, and if you like it and can hit with it, you should just stockpile ammo and be happy.

A 5.56 is a whole lot better than nothing, and we all can't shoot the .30 Magnum calibers.

I applaud you for going for it. And we all should. If you have the rifle(s), buy more ammo!

Posted by: jefferson101 at June 22, 2009 10:48 PM (hym18)

7 Purp,

Let's see...besides the piston upper, and Troy Industries babbles and baubles probably not much.

...but, a piston upper and Troy Industries accouterments from the OEM, can mean a lot.

My only concern would be Ruger's propensity to use precision investment casting for parts others forge or machine from billet.

Still, decent specs and, as always, time will tell...

Posted by: MJN1957 at June 22, 2009 10:52 PM (0iOWD)

8 I think you owe everyone a range report ASAP.

Just sayin'.

Marcus

Posted by: Marcus at June 23, 2009 01:01 AM (6jrcj)

9 Damn show-off butthead! ;-)

Posted by: Billiam at June 23, 2009 04:39 AM (XULFo)

10 Second picture could have used a little better lighting.

Posted by: DPir1320 at June 23, 2009 11:31 AM (vWY/u)

11 My only real objection to the AR is the direct impingement gas system. Too hot and dirty. A piston AR makes a lot of sense, not that Ruger is the first to come up with one. Still, an idea I'd like to see other manufacturers implement.

If I could get it in a 20" barrel and a stock with an adjustable comb I'd be very interested. As it is, I'll probably have to shell out the bucks for a SIG 556 DMR.

Posted by: Steve Skubinna at June 23, 2009 02:51 PM (Vcyz0)

12 That bottom one is not in the least appealing; it looks nothing at all like my house.

Posted by: Mike at June 23, 2009 06:24 PM (wYAjP)

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