The Ruger XGI is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .308 Winchester or .243 Winchester.[3] The XGI's function and aesthetics are influenced by the Ruger Mini-14, only sized up to the larger, more powerful .308 and .243 calibers.[4]
| Ruger XGI | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .308 Winchester .243 Winchester |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Feed system | 5-round magazine[1] (Compatible with M14 and Springfield Armory M1A magazines.)[2][1] |
| Sights | Iron sights |
History
editAlthough the XGI was advertised in 1984–1986,[1] it never entered production due to unresolved mechanical and production issues.[5]
Development
editAs with the Mini-14, the action was based on the M1 Garand service rifle.[1] The rifle featured a one-piece hardwood stock, a metal-lined fiber glass handguard, and a rubber buttplate.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Staff Report (March 1985). "Big-Bore Semi-Auto: XGI .308". American Survival Guide: 36.
- ^ Kapelsohn, Emanuel (April 1985). "The Ruger XGI: First Impressions". SWAT Magazine: 26–28.
- ^ Long, Duncan (1987). The Mini-14: The Plinker, Hunter, Assault, and Everything Else Rifle. Paladin Press. ISBN 978-0873644075.
- ^ "Stands for Quality". Popular Science: 17. July 1986.
- ^ R.L. Wilson (2008). Ruger & His Guns: A History of the Man, the Company & Their Firearms. Book Sales, Inc. p. 173. ISBN 0-7858-2103-1.