Last updated: October 28, 2026
Short answer: Yes, for now. Ruger stopped making the GP100, SP101, LCR and Bearcat revolvers right away in October 2026, and 15 more product lines, from the SR1911 to the PC Carbine to the Hawkeye, get one last production run through the end of 2026. Ruger says that does not necessarily mean they are gone for good, but it has no plans or dates for bringing any of them back (American Rifleman).
If you have been telling yourself you will pick up a GP100 “one of these days,” well, one of these days just pulled into the driveway. Here is what Ruger actually said, which models are on which list, what Ruger is still building, and what it means if you want one.
What Ruger announced
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Ruger sent distributors a memo saying it would suspend several “lower-volume and legacy product families” as part of its Ruger 2030 product portfolio review (The Outdoor Wire). The next day, Ruger confirmed it on the record. “Ruger announced changes to several current-generation product families yesterday as part of our ongoing Ruger 2030 strategy,” said Abbey Clary, Ruger’s director of media, advertising and public relations (American Rifleman, October 14, 2026).
Ruger gave its reasons plainly: “These decisions reflect our review of consumer demand, evolving market preferences, manufacturing complexity and the long-term profitability of each product family” (Guns.com). One note on sourcing: as of this writing, Ruger has not posted a press release about this on its own news page. Everything here comes from Ruger’s spokesperson and the distributor memo as reported by the outlets linked in this post.
Stopped right away: GP100, SP101, LCR and Bearcat
Effective immediately, Ruger stopped production of four revolver families (American Rifleman):
The memo also said all open distributor orders for these four were canceled (The Outdoor Wire). So the new ones out there now are the ones already built. When they sell through, that is that, at least until Ruger says otherwise.
Final runs through the end of 2026
These 15 lines keep going through their final planned production runs over the rest of 2026 (American Rifleman, Guns.com):
- Pistols and carbines: SR1911, PC Carbine, PC Charger, LC Carbine and LC Charger
- Double-action revolvers: Redhawk and Super Redhawk
- Single-action revolvers: Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, the Single-Series revolvers (like the Single-Six) and the Vaquero
- Rifles: No. 1, 77-Series rifles, Hawkeye and the Ruger Precision Rifle
Ruger told distributors these will be placed on allocation, and any open orders not filled when production ends will be canceled (The Outdoor Wire). One thing that trips folks up: the Ruger Precision Rifle is on the ending list, but the Ruger Precision Rimfire keeps going into 2027 (American Rifleman).
Is it really “discontinued”?
Ruger is choosing its words carefully. “This does not necessarily mean these product families are permanently discontinued,” Clary said. “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” (American Rifleman).
There is some history behind that. Ruger has paused lines before. The Ruger Precision Rifle was paused to make improvements, and the Red Label shotgun was out for much longer (The Outdoor Wire). The No. 1 has been in and out of production several times since it came out in 1967 (Guns.com). So a name coming back someday would not be a first. But “some of these names, in new forms, someday” is not the same as “your GP100 is coming back next spring,” and nobody should buy or wait based on a guess.
What Ruger is still building into 2027
Per Ruger’s spokesperson, these lines continue into 2027 (American Rifleman):
- Handguns: the LCP line (like the LCP MAX), RXM, MAX-9, Security-380, Security-9, Ruger-57, Mark IV and 22 Charger
- Revolvers: the Wrangler and Super Wrangler
- Rifles: the Ruger American Rifle, American Rimfire, Ruger Precision Rimfire, Harrier, 10/22 and Mini-14
Guns.com also reports that the Red Label III over/under, which Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing builds for Ruger, stays in the catalog (Guns.com). Notice what is missing from that list: centerfire revolvers. Once the final runs wrap up, the Wrangler and Super Wrangler are the only revolvers Ruger has named as continuing. Guns.com points out the Custom Shop Super GP100 was not specifically mentioned either way, so we will not guess on that one (Guns.com).
What this means if you want one
Here is the plain version:
- GP100, SP101, LCR or Bearcat: no more are being made right now, and open distributor orders were canceled. New ones come from stock already out there, and we can’t tell you how long that lasts. Nobody can.
- Anything on the final-run list: Ruger is still building these through the end of 2026, on allocation. After that, same story.
- Already own one? Ruger’s announcement is about its own guns. Holsters, grips and sights from other makers are not part of it, and we list plenty of them, like the Hogue Tamer grip for the GP100 and Super Redhawk and Ruger’s own GP100 Match Champion 10mm moon clips.
We list a good number of these Ruger models. You can browse our revolvers, semi-auto handguns, semi-auto rifles and bolt-action rifles, or see everything Ruger on our site. Order online or in store and ship to your local FFL. Our FFL transfer page and our guide to buying a firearm online walk through how that works.
Ruger reports its third quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, November 4 (Ruger). If Ruger shares more about these lines, we will update this post. And if you are keeping up with the rest of the industry shuffle this fall, we also wrote about Smith & Wesson buying Savage Arms.
FAQ
Is Ruger discontinuing the GP100?
Ruger stopped GP100 production effective immediately in October 2026. Ruger says that does not necessarily mean the GP100 is permanently discontinued and that some names may return in new forms, but it has no specific plans or timelines (American Rifleman).
Which Ruger models stopped production right away?
The LCR, SP101, GP100 and Bearcat revolvers. Ruger’s memo to distributors said all open distributor orders for those four were canceled (The Outdoor Wire).
Which Ruger models end after 2026?
The SR1911, LC Carbine, PC Charger, PC Carbine, LC Charger, Redhawk, Super Redhawk, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Single-Series revolvers, Vaquero, No. 1, 77-Series rifles, Hawkeye and Ruger Precision Rifle get final production runs through the end of 2026 (American Rifleman).
Is the Ruger Precision Rimfire discontinued too?
No. The centerfire Ruger Precision Rifle is on the ending list, but Ruger named the Ruger Precision Rimfire among the rifles continuing into 2027 (American Rifleman).
Which Ruger revolvers are still being made?
The Wrangler and Super Wrangler are the revolvers Ruger named as continuing into 2027 (American Rifleman). The Redhawk, Super Redhawk, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Single-Series and Vaquero get final runs through 2026.
Can I still buy a new GP100 or SP101?
Only from stock that was already built and shipped before production stopped. Existing dealer inventory does not necessarily disappear when factory production stops (Firearms News), but once it sells through, there are no more new ones unless Ruger brings the line back.
Sources
- American Rifleman: Ruger Suspends Production of Several Major Models (October 14, 2026)
- Guns.com: Discontinued: Ruger Confirms End of Line for Some Classic Models (October 15, 2026)
- The Outdoor Wire: Ruger Pauses Production on Several Lines (October 15, 2026)
- Firearms News: Ruger Suspends Production of 19 Firearm Lines (October 25, 2026)
- Ruger: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Wednesday, November 4 (October 21, 2026)
Change log
- October 28, 2026: First published. We will update this post if Ruger announces more about these product lines, including at its November 4 earnings report.
