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Ruger 57
Posted By: Greg Z
Ruger 57 - 01/22/20 09:46 PM
Has anyone actually seen these in shops and what the price range is. I checked and Ray's said $799 but I thought this gun was going to be between $600 and $700. Is it just because they are so new that they are demanding a premium?
Thanks!
-Z
mikei bought one and did a thread on it.....
Posted By: ntxtrapper
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/22/20 10:56 PM
Wait a few weeks and the price will come down.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/23/20 05:02 PM
they seem to be in short supply and none of the box stores have them yet.
Posted By: wp75169
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/23/20 07:33 PM
I was able to handle one yesterday. Surprisingly lite. I did not like the grip but that’s just me. $799 @ Wiley’s gun shop.
Posted By: blkt2
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/24/20 05:57 AM
Ray's Hardware is high on everything, always have been, always will be. The only things they're reasonable on are NFA items.
When I'm buying new handguns I always order them from GT Distributors or my dad if I can get him motivated enough to order one from distribution.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/25/20 02:19 AM
seem everyone wants $799 while its hot and hard to find. I think I can wait it out for a few months.
Posted By: NathanY
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/25/20 11:59 PM
I just put mine up on Texas gun trader for $725 with three boxes of ammo.
Posted By: GusWayne
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/26/20 01:41 AM
I just put mine up on Texas gun trader for $725 with three boxes of ammo.
What did you pay for the gun originally?
Posted By: NathanY
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/26/20 10:54 AM
I just put mine up on Texas gun trader for $725 with three boxes of ammo.
What did you pay for the gun originally?
Around $660+tax
Posted By: skinnerback
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/27/20 03:39 AM
I’ve got one on order, who knows when I’ll get it.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/27/20 10:30 PM
who did you order from?
Posted By: skinnerback
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/28/20 01:46 AM
I ordered it through my favorite gun shop back home, I'm not sure who his distributors are.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 01/28/20 10:05 PM
Thanks for the tip blkt2.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/03/20 10:58 PM
does anyone have this in stock or are they still filling orders?
Posted By: crash700
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/05/20 03:28 PM
Pardon my ignorance, but what is the great draw to the 5.7x28 round. I think I must be missing something.
Posted By: TFF Caribou
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/05/20 03:59 PM
Pardon my ignorance, but what is the great draw to the 5.7x28 round. I think I must be missing something.
Other than it being light armor piercing, not much. Guns are big, ammo is expensive.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/05/20 04:46 PM
Ammo has come way down and the Ruger is on a 1911 frame. 1650 to over 2400 fps, .22 caliber recoil and very accurate. The 57 still seems to be pre-sold before they arrive.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/14/20 12:56 AM
anyone seen any update on availability?
the Ruger is on a 1911 frame.
Huh?
Posted By: unclebubba
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/14/20 03:35 AM
It has a 1911 style ambidextrous safety, and 1911 style mag release. That's about all it has in common with a 1911. It's not a 1911 frame.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/14/20 06:37 PM
my bad
Posted By: skinnerback
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/17/20 03:38 AM
anyone seen any update on availability?
I have one being held for me at my local gun shop, will pick it up in 3 weeks hopefully...unless I get quarantined leaving Asia.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/18/20 09:21 PM
anyone seen any update on availability?
I have one being held for me at my local gun shop, will pick it up in 3 weeks hopefully...unless I get quarantined leaving Asia.
Bummer
Posted By: kmon11
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/18/20 10:40 PM
Saw someone buying one at Bass Pro Saturday. That was the last of what that store got. First time I have seen 57 ammo on the shelf at a basspro as well. Cabela's has stocked it for years
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/19/20 07:16 PM
good to know Kmon1
Posted By: kmon11
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/19/20 09:56 PM
They got in 2 at that store and sold both in 2 days.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/22/20 05:46 PM
just have to be there at the right time.
Posted By: rcjoutdoors
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/22/20 06:22 PM
Getting one for my old mans b-day. I'm sure he will love it based on his history with the company. I call him "Freddy Ruger"
Posted By: PonchoMike
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/22/20 06:52 PM
Had 3 at the Atwood’s in Paris late this week.
Buddy got one. Called me late evening and I went up there and got the second one.
Timing is everything!
Posted By: PonchoMike
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/23/20 02:32 AM
Put a magazine through it earlier. Very light recoil. Easy follow up shots. Sights are great.
Very loud without muffs!
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/23/20 11:30 AM
Cool. what round were you shooting?
Posted By: PonchoMike
Re: Ruger 57 - 02/23/20 04:33 PM
American Eagle 40 grain FMJ.
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Ruger 57 - 03/06/20 08:00 PM
Anyone else had a chance to shoot one?
Posted By: Marc K
Re: Ruger 57 - 03/07/20 01:28 AM
Pardon my ignorance, but what is the great draw to the 5.7x28 round. I think I must be missing something.
Other than it being light armor piercing, not much. Guns are big, ammo is expensive.
What ammo are you buying to do that?
Marc