LEAKED: Ruger’s New Rimfire Silencer

By Nick Leghorn

Back in the old days, Ruger was a company all about “traditional” firearms and designs. Talk to the Ruger of 1995 and suggest that they make an AR-15 platform rifle and you’d probably look at you like you have lobsters coming out of your ears and give you the bum’s rush. Many things have changed in the intervening years, though, to the point where Ruger is now right there in the game with the other major manufacturers turning out modern scary-looking products that are banned in California. Adding to that comprehensive line, Ruger appears to be launching their own line of silencers . . .

Leaked on their publicly accessible Beta site (like what happened with the Ruger American Pistol) their Silent-SR is a 6.3 ounce rimfire can capable of handling .22LR full auto, .17HMR, and .22WMR all from a handgun-length barrel. The baffle stack pops out for easy cleaning, and the baffle design seems like a bit of a departure from the standard K baffle. And all this can be yours for only $449 MSRP.

Ruger’s going up against some stiff competition in the suppressor arena. Everyone from AAC to Surefire is makes a dedicated …Read the Rest

Source:: Truth About Guns