Ruger confirmed that it’s suspending production on four revolvers immediately, with 15 more models getting a final production run before the year is out. That’s nearly 20 product families gone (or at least paused) from one of America’s most recognizable firearm manufacturers.
What’s Actually Being Cut
Ruger told distributors that any open orders for these models are being canceled outright:
- LCR
- SP101
- GP100
- Bearcat
A much longer list of models will run through the end of the year before production winds down, with any unfilled orders canceled once that happens:
- SR1911
- LC Carbine / LC Charger
- PC Carbine / PC Charger
- Redhawk / Super Redhawk
- Blackhawk / Super Blackhawk
- Single-Series revolvers (Single-Six, Single-Seven, Single-Nine)
- Vaquero
- Ruger No. 1
- 77-Series rifles
- Hawkeye
- Ruger Precision Rifle
What survives into 2027? On the pistol side, you’ll still find the LCP family, RXM, MAX-9, Security-380, Security-9, Ruger-5.7, Mark IV, and 22 Charger. Revolvers shrink down to just the rimfire Wrangler and Super Wrangler meaning Ruger will exit 2026 without a single centerfire or double-action revolver in production for the first time in the company’s modern history. Rifles hold onto the American Rifle line, American Rimfire, Precision Rimfire, Harrier ARs, 10/22, and Mini-14.
Worth noting: the Red Label III shotgun (built under contract by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing) isn’t going anywhere – it just picked up “Best New Shotgun” at the 2026 NASGW-POMA Caliber Awards and stays in the catalog.
What Ruger Says
Abbey Clary, Ruger’s director of media, advertising and public relations, framed the move as part of the company’s “Ruger 2030 strategy”:
“These decisions reflect our review of consumer demand, evolving market preferences, manufacturing complexity and the long-term profitability of each product family. The goal is to focus our resources on the products consumers want most today while creating capacity for future product development and manufacturing modernization.”
This is backed by a basic manufacturing reality: revolvers are widely considered among the most labor-intensive firearms to build, requiring more hand-fitting than most modern semi-autos. That doesn’t explain every product on the list but it’s a reasonable piece of the puzzle given how many wheelguns made the cut.
“Suspended” Doesn’t Mean “Gone Forever”
Clary was also careful to avoid the word “discontinued”:
“This does not necessarily mean these product families are permanently discontinued.”
Indeed, there were precedents. The company has paused and later resumed production on established lines before, including the 77-Series rifles, the 22 Charger, and the SR1911, as market conditions shifted. The Ruger Precision Rifle was previously paused for improvements, and the Red Label shotgun sat out for a much longer stretch before returning to the catalog.
Clary reinforced that these products aren’t necessarily dead for good:
“We recognize how important these platforms are to Ruger’s heritage and to our customers. In many cases, we see opportunities to bring them forward through new designs, improved features, and modern manufacturing methods. We expect some of these names and product families to return in new forms in the future, but do not have specific product plans or reintroduction timelines at this time.”
If there’s a silver lining Ruger wants you to see, it’s this: these names could come back, possibly redesigned, possibly under a different badge. The company already revived the old Glenfield name for a budget-friendly rifle built on the Ruger American platform.
What This Means If You Own One of Ruger’s “Discontinued” Guns
Neither Ruger’s distributor notice nor its public statements have specifically addressed changes to parts availability or factory service for these models, so if that’s a concern, the smart move is to check directly with Ruger customer service rather than go off speculation. If you’ve been on the fence about buying one, the window is narrowing fast.
Where to Buy Ruger’s “Discontinued” Revolvers and Rifles
At GRITR Sports, you’ll still find the final production runs of guns like the SR1911, PC Carbine, Redhawk, Super Redhawk, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Vaquero, Hawkeye, and Ruger Precision Rifle while supply lasts – plus remaining inventory on the immediately suspended LCR, SP101, GP100, and Bearcat.
And if you’re looking at what’s staying in Ruger’s long-term lineup, we also stock the guns that aren’t going anywhere: the 10/22, Mini-14, American Rifle series, Security-9, Mark IV, and more.
FAQs
Is Ruger discontinuing the GP100 and SP101?
Production of the Ruger LCR, SP101, GP100, and Bearcat revolvers stopped immediately as of October 13, 2026, and Ruger canceled all open distributor orders for these four models. New guns are now limited to inventory already in the supply chain and on dealer shelves.
Which Ruger guns are getting a final production run in 2026?
Fifteen Ruger product lines get one final production run before the end of 2026: the SR1911, LC Carbine, LC Charger, PC Carbine, PC Charger, Redhawk, Super Redhawk, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Single-Series revolvers, Vaquero, Ruger No. 1, 77-Series rifles, Hawkeye, and Ruger Precision Rifle. These models are on allocation, and any orders still unfilled when the runs end will be canceled.
Are these Ruger models discontinued permanently?
Not necessarily. Ruger calls this a production suspension, not a discontinuation. Abbey Clary, Ruger’s director of media, advertising and public relations, said the company expects some of these names and product families to return in new forms, but Ruger has no specific product plans or reintroduction timelines yet. Ruger has paused and later resumed lines before, including the 77-Series rifles, 22 Charger, SR1911, Ruger Precision Rifle, and Red Label shotgun.
Why is Ruger suspending production of these guns?
Ruger says the decision came from a review of consumer demand, market preferences, manufacturing complexity, and the long-term profitability of each product family. The company wants to focus on its best-selling products and free up capacity for new product development and manufacturing modernization. Revolvers need more hand-fitting than most semi-automatic firearms, which helps explain why so many revolvers are on the list.
Will Ruger still make any revolvers?
Yes, but only the rimfire Wrangler and Super Wrangler, both single-action revolvers. After the 2026 final runs end, Ruger will make no centerfire revolvers and no double-action revolvers. It will be the first time since the original Blackhawk launched in 1955 that Ruger has not produced a centerfire revolver. Ruger says it expects some of the suspended names and product families to return in new forms through new designs and modern manufacturing methods, but it has not shared specific product plans or timelines.
Is Ruger getting out of the 1911 market?
Yes. The Ruger SR1911 gets a final production run through the end of 2026, and then Ruger will exit the 1911 market after 15 years.
Is the Ruger PC Carbine being discontinued?
Yes. The Ruger PC Carbine and PC Charger get a final production run through the end of 2026 and will then be suspended. The PC Carbine has been especially popular in states with restrictive gun laws, where it is one of the few compliant semi-automatic pistol-caliber carbines.
Which Ruger guns will still be made in 2027?
Ruger’s continuing lineup includes these pistols: the LCP family, Security-380, Security-9, RXM, MAX-9, Ruger-5.7, 22 Charger, and Mark IV. It also includes the Wrangler and Super Wrangler revolvers. The rifles staying in production are the American Rifle, American Rimfire, Ruger Precision Rimfire, Harrier, 10/22, and Mini-14. The Red Label III shotgun, built under contract by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company, also continues.
Will Ruger still provide parts and service for suspended models?
Ruger has not announced any changes to parts availability or factory service for the suspended models, and guns already owned are unaffected. Owners concerned about long-term parts support should contact Ruger customer service directly.
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