Stainless steel, if they make em we will buy em

salber01 · February 19, 2006, 12:34 AM

Why is Ruger the only producer of stainless hunting shotguns? I can't figure out why with the popularity of stainless in all other gun markets the shotgun (the gun taken into the harshest environments) has been left out. Come on guys help let them know we will buy them.

expeditionx · February 19, 2006, 01:28 AM

Just seen the new all stainless. Nice.

TopGun · February 19, 2006, 03:31 AM

Personally I wouldn't like to see top of the line shotgun makers like Beretta and Browning introduce stainless barrels. I for one enjoy the traditional looks about a shotgun, the wonderful wood and finish used with the design of hunting scenes on the receiver. With the use of stainless you would not be able to get a good traditional looking gun. The shotguns produced by Ruger that have stainless steel barrels comprise of a synthetic stock and forend. Maybe majority of people out there appreciate guns like I do, and the firearm market know what they want!

Steve

Beretta SPII
Miroku 9000

HSMITH · February 19, 2006, 09:15 AM

Stainless steels suitable for gun making aren't nearly as corrosion resistant as 99% of people think they are.

Most don't make stainless becuase it isn't that corrosion reistant, most hunters want a dull dark finish, it is harder to work with and costs more to manufacture, and the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages.

I would not buy one.

publius · February 19, 2006, 09:22 PM

Although I think the Ruger, or any other o/u for that matter in stainless is an abomination, a stainless 870 would be the ticket for ducks. I would teflon coat it of course to stop the shine.

February 19, 2006, 12:34 AM	#1
salber01 Member Join Date: October 18, 2005 Location: N E Kansas Posts: 23	Stainless steel, if they make em we will buy em Why is Ruger the only producer of stainless hunting shotguns? I can't figure out why with the popularity of stainless in all other gun markets the shotgun (the gun taken into the harshest environments) has been left out. Come on guys help let them know we will buy them.

February 19, 2006, 01:28 AM	#2
expeditionx Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2004 Posts: 330	Just seen the new all stainless. Nice. Last edited by expeditionx; February 19, 2006 at 02:38 AM.

February 19, 2006, 03:31 AM	#3
TopGun Junior Member Join Date: February 14, 2006 Location: Geelong Victoria Australia Posts: 13	Personally I wouldn't like to see top of the line shotgun makers like Beretta and Browning introduce stainless barrels. I for one enjoy the traditional looks about a shotgun, the wonderful wood and finish used with the design of hunting scenes on the receiver. With the use of stainless you would not be able to get a good traditional looking gun. The shotguns produced by Ruger that have stainless steel barrels comprise of a synthetic stock and forend. Maybe majority of people out there appreciate guns like I do, and the firearm market know what they want! Steve Beretta SPII Miroku 9000

February 19, 2006, 09:15 AM	#4
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	Stainless steels suitable for gun making aren't nearly as corrosion resistant as 99% of people think they are. Most don't make stainless becuase it isn't that corrosion reistant, most hunters want a dull dark finish, it is harder to work with and costs more to manufacture, and the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages. I would not buy one.

February 19, 2006, 09:22 PM	#5
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	Although I think the Ruger, or any other o/u for that matter in stainless is an abomination, a stainless 870 would be the ticket for ducks. I would teflon coat it of course to stop the shine.