Ruger

American pistol brand

Ruger is an American firearms manufacturer, formally Sturm, Ruger & Co., known for producing pistols, revolvers, and rifles.

The name often stands in for the guns themselves: He keeps a Ruger in the nightstand.

Founded in 1949, it became one of the largest U.S. gunmakers.

The brand appears frequently in discussions of firearms ownership and self-defense.

firearms

pistol

Compact one-handed firearm

  • rifleLong-barreled shoulder weapon
  • revolverPistol with rotating chamber
  • handgunFirearm for single-hand use

firearm · ammunition · holster · magazine · caliber · trigger · barrel · safety · semi-automatic · shooting

shooting

range

Extent of variation

practice · competition · plinking · hunting · self-defense · sport · recreation · training · qualification · grouping

brand

American

From the U.S.

Southport · logo · trademark · factory · production · catalog · model · series · warranty · dealership

models

Blackhawk

U.S. Army helicopter

Opposites
firearm manufacturer rivalry

RugerSmith & Wesson

American firearms manufacturer

Glock · Colt · Remington · Beretta · Browning

weapons vs non-weapons

Rugerplowshare

Cutting blade for tillage

pruning hook · medical device · surgical instrument · farming equipment · construction tools

violence vs peace symbolism

RugerRed Cross

International emergency relief organization

Doctors Without Borders · peace symbol · olive branch · white dove · plowshare

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG