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Old September 1, 2001, 06:20 PM   #1
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Ruger rebate?

According to the Ruger website they have a $40.00 rebate on all P series pistols, starting today. Rebate information is supposed to be obtained from any of their stocking dealers. I spent time today calling every local stocking Ruger dealer in my area, in Florida, and none of them have heard about a rebate. I have never owned a P Series before, but have heard a lot of good things about them, and with a $40.00 rebate I should probably get one or two. Has anyone else contacted a dealer, in their area, about the Ruger rebate?
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Old September 1, 2001, 07:24 PM   #2
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Ruger rebate

I called a couple of local dealers today. One of them had the rebate forms. I am looking for the best price on a couple of Rugers and plan to get rebates on them as well. I just read that Ruger's profits were way, way down (69%?) in the last quarter. this explains the rebate. But dealers may try to raise prices in order to take advantage as well.

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Old September 2, 2001, 08:04 AM   #3
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slow delivery

My local shop recieved the rebate info on friday which gives $40 off on the p series and $20 off on the .22 auto pistols.
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Old September 2, 2001, 09:49 AM   #4
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If this is true, it brings the effective price of the P97 down to a VERY comfortable price. I may just pick one up, been planning to for some time now. Wonder why Ruger's profits are down... I've not heard anything truly negative about their guns for a long time now.. Hmmm.
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Old September 2, 2001, 02:32 PM   #5
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Ruger Profits

There's nothing wrong with the guns they make. Mr. Ruger decided not to produce small, light handguns, and this puts their product line at a disadvantage in today's market IMO. All the lawsuits against gunmakers and other legal restrictions must impact the bottom line. I think the main problem is the weaker economy causing consumers to postpone unnecessary purchases.

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Old September 3, 2001, 07:31 PM   #6
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I believe you are right. The smallest carry gun they make is the sp101 and it is at the upper end of the size and weight class for a 5 shot snub.
Have always wanted Ruger to come out with a ppk size weapon but they never have.
Have read that their casting business (non-gun) is also down.
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Old September 4, 2001, 08:57 AM   #7
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May be too good to pass up

Checked out the Ruger website this morning. Sure enough, 9-1 thru 12-31, $40 off P-series and $20 off Mark II pistols. Thanks for the rebate alert.....wonder who will offer a rebate next???

Now for the question: Which P-Series to put in the collection???
I am a 45acp fan, but like the higher capacity of the 40S&W and 9mm pistols. Also find plenty of discarded 40S&W brass at the range. Anyone have a P944? I was actually considering this model before hearing about a rebate.

What is everyone's favorite?
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Old September 4, 2001, 05:58 PM   #8
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I have both a KP95DC and a KP944DC. Love them both. The 944 recoils just a bit, but not objectionable. Shoot 7" steel plates at 25 yards with both pistols. I favor the 944 judging from the saved brass. I had to drift the sights just a hair to the right on both. The P95 shoots center target at 25 yards if held at 6 O'clock point of aim. The P944 shoots poa/poi at 25 yards using 180 grain ammo. Shoots just slightly high using the 155 and 165 grain stuff. I keep with the 180 grain loads. Both pistols eat anything I feed them. Several thousand rounds through both. Never a lick of problems with the P95. Initially had ejection problems with the P944, Ruger replaced the ejector, no problems since the ejector replacement two years ago.

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