RUGER AND HIS GUNS: A History of the Man, the Company and Their Firearms (Hardcover)

by R.l. Wilson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Fans of firearms won't find a more handsome gun book this season than Ruger & His Guns: A History of the Man, the Company and the Firearms. Here, R.L. Wilson (Steel Canvas) offers the definitive history of William B. Ruger (b. 1916) and of the company, Sturm, Ruger & Co., that he fashioned into the world's premier firearms manufacturer. Even non-gun lovers may admire the craftsmanship of Ruger's revolvers and other guns, which gleam and glisten in the nearly 300 illustrations, 185 in color, that complement the text.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
As this volume amply illustrates, Ruger is undoubtedly the most innovative American firearms designer and manufacturer of the latter 20th century and could honestly be described as a living legend in that field. As the subtitle states, this heavily illustrated volume offers a multifaceted portrait of the man and his creations. Ruger built his firearms empire by marrying the old-fashioned with the modern and improved on standard designs by pioneers Colt and Browning to produce high-quality shooting irons at reasonable prices. But along with ingenuity in design, it also took a certain bravery to release single-action handguns and single-shot rifles in a market dominated by double-action and semiautomatic weapons. His gamble, however, paid off. Wilson (Steel Canvas, LJ 1/96) offers much biographical information on Ruger plus the background, history, and statistics for each firearm made by Sturm, Ruger & Co., with numerous superb color photographs. Though this book is pricey, libraries supporting communities where shooting/hunting is popular will want it.?Michael Rogers, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster; 1St Edition edition (November 4, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684803674
• ISBN-13: 978-0684803678
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #466,421 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate Ruger Collectors reference, November 10, 1998

By A Customer

This book is perfect for anyone interested in the history of Sturm, Ruger and Co. The information is presented in a very organized fashion. I highly recommend this book at twice the price.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Ruger guns, you will love this book!, December 18, 2005

By	gunman42782 "Life Member of the NRA" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews

From the first Standard Auto, to Flatgate Single Six's, Flattop Blackhawks, Hawkeye's, Bearcat's, Model 77s, Redhawks, you name it, it is all in here. I love this book. It is the best book on Ruger firearms that you can buy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Wonderful!!!, August 29, 2006

By	K. Crosby "KCinKC" (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Gosh, this was a pleasant book to read. The only negative I recall was the lack of detailed information about all of the photographs scattered throughout the book. I admit I was hoping to read a little more about some of the business failures and reasons why some firearms did not go into production. However, we don't need to focus in on the negative when it comes to Mr. Ruger's wonderful life! Other than my desire to want a little more description about the photographs and business dealings, this was an absolutely wonderful book on Mr. Ruger.