Why didn’t they just put an adjustable gas system, a real gas piston, a chrome lined barrel, a flash hider, and STANAG Mag compatibility on the MINI-14? I might actually be inclined to buy one of those!

A piston AR? Not so much.

@Caleb:

So, should we take it that you prefer manufacturers who ignore minute design flaws that only show up when 30,000 products are in the hands of early adopters?

Everybody gets on Ruger’s ass about recalls. Most companies are slow to fix problems, and when they do, they leave early adopters SOL. Recalls are very expensive, and a sign of RESPONSIBILITY, not poor reliability.

MY LCP was back in my mailbox three days after I sent it. They also installed non-safety upgrades based on customer suggestions. They sent me an extra mag (and a goofy hat I sold for 20 bucks on ebay) and some other neat freebies.

Can somebody please explain to me what is so contemptible about recalls?

They even sell factory 30rd magazines to the public again. We spoke and they listened. Why punish them for it?

A SIG556 is exactly what I thought this was competing with when I first saw it.

Which wouldn’t be a bad thing at all.

How about a version with a fixed stock, standard A2 pistol grip, and a less expensive, simpler, foreend? That might help keep the MSRP somewhere around $1200 which is where I suspect you’ll have to go to compete with the likes of Bushmaster and the rest of the gang.

Thanks! And great blog!

http://nugun.wordpress.com/2009/05/15/ruger-sr-556-photos-and-video/

I still say 2k is wicked steep for an AR… even in today’s insanity.

Thanks Sebastian.

As for the rifle…. *shrug*? Good of them to show up to the party, if a bit late. But in this AR-15-inundated market, I am not entirely sure what they are hoping to accomplish with hardware at that price-point…

1) As you seem to have some kind of relationship with Magpul, will you be offering Magpul MOE furniture on the rifle as well?

2) Will this rifle be chambered in 6.8 SPC or other, larger calibers?

Thank you.

How is this different than an HK 419?

I assume a longer barrel target version will be available eventually although I shudder to think what they will charge for it.

I know people who run Black Powder Loads through other AR-15’s.

2) (sort of related) What is the compatibility with an AR lower from another manufacturer?

3) Its in 5.56, any other calibers? Will there be a .22lr option for those looking to shoot on a budget? 9mm??