I agree its a lot for a Ruger. But retail on the hunter was $899 i believe several years ago for the 45 Bisley hunter. So in todays money I paid full retail for a used gun. I'm happy with that.
As far as Ruger making another run. I wouldn't hold my breath. Ruger has never done things that made business or marketing sense.

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