Another long month ahead - Ranger II

[valkyrie62]

I would rather go shooting with my new ranger. 

[Ruger]

Yeah, Gone Fishin'.  Everyone needs a break.  So the countdown is back up to 30 days.  Hope will build slowly, and peak at day 2. 

But before then, the voices will start whispering; Come on, surely you can buy that other beauty you've had your eyes on and still recover before the big day comes that you can submit your Ranger requests . . . . . come on, what do you have to lose?

[heyjoe]

Yeah, Gone Fishin'.  Everyone needs a break.  So the countdown is back up to 30 days.  Hope will build slowly, and peak at day 2. 

But before then, the voices will start whispering; Come on, surely you can buy that other beauty you've had your eyes on and still recover before the big day comes that you can submit your Ranger requests . . . . . come on, what do you have to lose?

its ok to talk to yourself.......but if you are arguing with yourself and you lose, there might be a problem there.

[Uncle_Lee]

Unc WHAT NO PICTURES  your slippin
8 AM no soap box yet

Early on Wednesday and we still have hope.

I bought 5 little pocket automatics while waiting for the Sidewinders to come out.
All it did for me was to take up room in the shoebox.

I posted the picture back then but here it is again.
The top 4 and the one on the left in the middle row. 2-.25 acp Sterlings & 2-22LR Sterlings & 1 RG (Erma Design) .25 acp.
Right after the Sidewinders came in I bought the Bauer and the Bernadelli.

[Bigbird48]

Well the Aug soap box is out you an't gonna like it

[Uncle_Lee]

I hope he catches a bunch.

[tocsn40]

This is my big catch of the day last time I went. Fishing

[Uncle_Lee]

Poor little feller.
You wouldn't even have to clean him.
Just dip him in cornmeal and fry and eat.
If you had enough of them, it would be like a bowl of popcorn.

[OV-1D]

  A symbol of high hopes and big ambitions .

[tocsn40]

This is my big catch of the day last time I went. Fishing

He went back to water to swim another's day

[Bigbird48]

Well I done gone and did it again spent my Ranger ll money on another gun, well half my Ranger ll money NO its not a mini pictures when it comes in

[naabug]

used my money on a ruger bearcat.

[Ruger]

The opportunity jumped up in front of me . . . spent part of my gun stash on a near mint condition Winchester Model 68. (Bolt action single shot 22Sh, 22L, 22LR rifle, 1934, Orig. sold for $6.35).  I love this rifle; grew up with this tack driver.  But it's been a week now, and the urge is starting to return for a new toy . . .

[Bigbird48]

so lets see some pictures, mines not here yet .

[Biff]

Yes, I've been lurking here waiting on the Rangers.  Finally spent my Ranger money on a Veper Super in .223 Rem.  At least my credit is still good.  I plan to max a card out on a brace of the break-tops!

[Ruger]

So we're nine days out, and without a doubt,
The fishing trip is done,
We're lookin' for a Ranger
Will September be the one?

With Sandy's soapbox pulled up front,
We stand with hopeful looks,
Will September be the month we want,
A Ranger on the books?

We love our Black Widows and our Pugs,
We love our Hoglegs, too,
But wouldn't it be Oh-So-Cool,
To order a Ranger or two!

We promise we will fill the books,
With orders from friends and strangers,
Our safes seem full, but there are nooks,
For our long awaited Rangers!

(I know. . . . . . but it only took me 5 minutes)

[zburkett]

BRAVO!!!

[MtGoat]

BRAVO!!!!

[lefty dude]

Very Cool !

[tranquilo]

Ruger:

You're a poet,
And we know it!

👍👍

[Uncle_Lee]

Very good.
A tip of the hat to you.

[Doc Nonverbal]

BRAVO!!!  Hopefully we won't be writing laments to missing Rangers in eight days.   

[lefty dude]

I have my Money again, ready for the new Ranger II. Bring it on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tocsn40]

Tic tok tic tok

[Uncle_Lee]

Where is his fishing hole?
Peru?

[Biff]

I want a countdown clock, like on the main page, but for the Ranger II!

[Ruger]

So tonight it begins . . . lying quietly beside my main squeeze . . . thoughts darting back and forth . . . . hearing the far off drum beat of Thursday's dawn . . . . will Sandy bring to the soapbox the news we are waiting for . . . will he bring the kill back to the village, so we can dance around the fire and tell the story . . . . building the excitement into the story told amongst men for years to come . . . . ahhh; wait a minute . . . I need to get a life . . . . . . geese louise . . .

[Bigbird48]

I'm lookin hard at that G42 come on Sandy don't make me do it

[ajr]

. . . . ahhh; wait a minute . . . I need to get a life . . . . . . geese louise . . .

LOL! Love it. Nicely done.

Andy

[ilex]

Not holding my breath.  The impression I've gotten from Sandy is this could be a very long wait.  As he has said, the Ranger is not a top priority.    Hope I'm wrong and he throws us a bone.

[RogueTS1]

Not a big deal......................... plenty of other firearms pokers in the fire that may need tending. It will come when it comes and when it does then I will add one to the vault.

I also highly doubt they will fall into the category of "Scary Guns" we ought not have should this November go terribly wrong.

[lefty dude]

That new S&W Shield in 45acp is mighty interesting, hurry up Ranger II be for I spend my money again.

[Uncle_Lee]

Like I said, "maybe Christmas".
Now I am thinking more on the order of Easter..

The Ranger could be brought back from the dead on that date.
(I know that was bad. I'm sorry)

[Ruger]

Not a big deal......................... plenty of other firearms pokers in the fire that may need tending. It will come when it comes and when it does then I will add one to the vault.

I also highly doubt they will fall into the category of "Scary Guns" we ought not have should this November go terribly wrong.

They take in small bites!  This time a small bite off the "Scary Gun" list; next time, another "they won't compromise" argument and we will shave more off the list.  Then once again, further down the road, a "they won't compromise" argument will erupt again and we will shave still more off the list.  It will never end.  That agenda does not have a time line, just a goal line, with forward movement in small bites.

Sorry; I should never have allowed that nasty streak break out in this fine thread of Hopes & Dreams.  I'll move over to the Political threads and vent there . . . . . where there are plenty of silver linings surrounded by dark clouds.

[Doc Nonverbal]

I heard a rumor that Hillary wants to do away with very small concealable revolvers, what she refers to as "WMDs", or "Weapons of Mouse Destruction".  I sure hope Sandy brings out the Ranger 2 soon (though I'm still hoping that it will be called the "Huckleberry").   

Seriously though, with the election fast approaching, my guess is that Sandy's priority is keeping up with current demand, which is undoubtedly high.  Bringing out the Ranger 2 now would almost undoubtedly cause a large spike in orders that they couldn't keep up with without increasing staff.  If Trump wins, demand will likely drop dramatically, which would necessitate laying off the new staff.

I agree with Uncle Lee.  I don't think we'll be seeing anything new until Christmas.  But I hope I'm wrong.