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Ruger is one of America’s most important firearms manufacturers—privately held, entirely domestic, and producing one of the broadest lineups in the industry across pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. From the iconic 10/22 rimfire that’s been the most popular .22 rifle in the country for decades through the modern LCP Max pocket pistol and the GP100 revolver, Ruger combines value, reliability, and American manufacture in a way no other major manufacturer matches.

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Ruger Carry Pistols—LC9s, Security-9, and RXM

The LC9s is one of the most popular concealed carry pistols ever made—a slim 9mm with a single-stack 7-round magazine in a package light enough for all-day carry. The Security-9 steps up to a 15-round double-stack at a price that’s hard to argue with. The MAX-9 splits the difference with a 10+1 capacity in a micro-compact frame. The newest addition, the RXM, is Ruger’s modular carry pistol featuring interchangeable grip modules and an optics-ready slide with 15+1 capacity. All Ruger carry pistols share the same emphasis on reliability, accessible price, and the no-frills functionality the brand is known for.

Ruger Mark IV—The .22 LR Pistol Standard

The Ruger Mark series has been in continuous production since 1949 and the Mark IV is the finest iteration yet. The defining feature of the Mark IV is its takedown system—push a single button at the rear of the frame and the entire upper assembly tilts away from the grip frame for cleaning. No tools, no disassembly gymnastics, no frustration. Available in Standard, Target, Tactical, and Competition configurations, the Mark IV is the default recommendation for a quality .22 LR pistol at any price point.

Ruger 10/22—America’s .22 Rifle

The Ruger 10/22 is the best-selling .22 LR semi-automatic rifle in American history and has been for decades. The rotary magazine, simple blowback action, and enormous aftermarket ecosystem have made it the default platform for everyone from youth shooters learning fundamentals through competitive rimfire shooters building precision skills. Available in Carbine, Takedown, Target, and Competition configurations—and now with the 2026 Carbon Fiber Takedown—the 10/22 family covers every .22 rifle use case. If you’re buying a .22 semi-auto rifle, the 10/22 is almost certainly the right answer.

Ruger American—Bolt-Action Value Leader

The Ruger American Gen II bolt-action is the rifle that proved you don’t need to spend $800 to get a genuinely accurate hunting rifle. The three-lug 70-degree bolt, adjustable trigger, and free-floated barrel produce sub-MOA accuracy with quality ammunition at a price point that undercuts most domestic competitors. Available in short-action and long-action calibers from .223 through .300 Winchester Magnum, with left-handed and compact youth configurations. The American Ranch in .300 Blackout and 7.62x39 is the compact hunting variant that accepts AR and AK magazines respectively.

Ruger Revolvers—GP100, SP101, and Redhawk

Ruger’s revolver lineup is built around durability rather than light weight—the GP100 in .357 Magnum uses a triple-locking cylinder and a full-length ejector shroud that can sustain magnum loads indefinitely, and it tests tougher than most competing revolvers. The SP101 is the compact carry version with a 2.25-inch barrel. The Redhawk and Super Redhawk step up to .44 Magnum and .454 Casull for hunting. The LCR (Lightweight Carry Revolver) uses a polymer frame and a trigger that many shooters rate above the Smith & Wesson J-frame equivalent. Ruger revolvers are consistently durable, accurate, and well-priced.