16ga.com ~ View topic - Ruger Red Label 28 Gauge! Finally Bought!

Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Posts: 57 Location: Atlanta, Ga.

Finally after much looking and discussion, my wife and I decided on The Ruger. We had considered the Franchi O/U in 28 gauge and also the AL 48 but the Ruger fit her better and she had previously shot one. I appreciate everyone's input on the Franchi AL 48 that I had talked about. I actually had the guy at the store holding the AL 48 for me but I went back and put down on the Ruger instead. After closely examining the Franchi AL48, I did not like the way the gun had to be unloaded from the magazine. I thought it was too much for my wife to have to mess with. This coming from someone who shoots A5'S where you can just rack them out. I guess if you started out with one. Kind of like trying to go from an 870 pump to a Ithaca or vice versa. Too much to think about. I have heard that is probably the only downfall of the AL 48. It was a nice looking gun with A grade Walnut but I know the Ruger will work out better for her. Now at least I have another gun to shoot if she allows.

Member Joined: 08 Nov 2005 Posts: 3438 Location: Illinois

Don't expect to use that gun much yourself Wink

Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 145 Location: minnesota

wake me up when ruger makes a 16 Twisted Evil