Ruger Discontinued Models 2026: GP100, SP101, LCR and More

Read this first: Ruger hasn't posted a press release about this on its own website. Everything below comes from statements Ruger's director of media, advertising and public relations, Abbey Clary, gave to the publications listed under Sources.

Is Ruger discontinuing the GP100? Not exactly, but production has stopped. In October 2026, Ruger announced it is suspending production of 19 product lines as part of its "Ruger 2030" strategy. Four revolver families, the LCR, SP101, GP100 and Bearcat, stopped right away. Fifteen more get one last production run before the end of 2026. Below is the full list of Ruger discontinued models (Ruger prefers the word "suspended"), what Ruger is keeping, and what it means if you want one.

Ruger discontinued models: the full 2026 list#

According to American Rifleman and Guns.com, Ruger told its distributors about the changes on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, and confirmed them to the press the next day.

Production suspended effective immediately#

• LCR
• SP101
• GP100
• Bearcat

Final production runs during the rest of 2026#

• 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
• Ruger Precision Rifle

That's 4 + 15 = 19 product families, spanning revolvers, pistols, carbines and rifles.

Is it "discontinued" or "suspended"?#

Ruger has been careful about this. Abbey Clary, Ruger's director of media, advertising and public relations, told American Rifleman: "This does not necessarily mean these product families are permanently discontinued."

She added: "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."

In plain English: these guns are not being made right now (or soon won't be), some names may come back later in a new form, and Ruger hasn't said which ones or when. There's some history here, too. Guns.com points out that the Ruger No. 1 single-shot rifle has been in and out of production several times since it debuted in 1967.

Why is Ruger suspending these guns?#

Ruger says it looked at each product family's sales and costs. In Ms. Clary's words: "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."

"Ruger 2030" is the company's name for its long-term business plan. Firearms News describes it as focusing on product innovation, manufacturing modernization, more output from high-demand lines and a more focused product portfolio.

Which Ruger guns are still being made?#

According to American Rifleman and Firearms News, these Ruger lines continue:

• Pistols: LCP family, RXM, MAX-9, Security-380, Security-9, Ruger-5.7, Mark IV and 22 Charger
• Revolvers: Wrangler and Super Wrangler
• Rifles: American Rifle (Generation II) and American Rimfire, Ruger Precision Rimfire, Harrier, 10/22 and Mini-14

Firearms News adds that Ruger's Marlin and Glenfield rifle lines are not part of the announcement, and neither is the RXD suppressor series Ruger developed with Dead Air. You can find Ruger's and Marlin's official links on our Ruger and Marlin Manufacturer Index pages.

Can I still buy a new GP100, SP101 or LCR?#

Possibly, while stores still have them. Ruger stopping production doesn't make guns vanish from shelves. Firearms News notes that existing dealer inventory doesn't disappear when the factory stops, and the affected models may still show up in Ruger's online catalog during the transition.

A few things worth knowing if you're shopping:

• Backorders: for the four revolvers suspended right away, Firearms News reports that Ruger canceled outstanding distributor orders. If you have one on order at a local shop, it's worth a quick call to ask where it stands.
• The other 15 lines: Firearms News reports these will be "placed on allocation" while the last runs are made. Allocation just means the factory decides how many guns each distributor gets, so supply can be limited. Distributor orders that aren't filled when production ends will be canceled.
• Used guns: these are popular, long-running models, so expect plenty on the used market. If you're buying from someone in another state, see our note on how an FFL transfer works, and check federal and state rules before any private sale.

Ruger discontinued models FAQ#

• Is Ruger discontinuing the GP100? Ruger suspended GP100 production effective immediately in October 2026. Ruger says this "does not necessarily mean" the product family is permanently discontinued, but it has announced no return date.
• Which Ruger revolvers stopped production right away? The LCR, SP101, GP100 and Bearcat, effective immediately as of Ruger's October 2026 announcement.
• Which Ruger models get a final production run in 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.
• Is the Ruger 10/22 being discontinued? No. The 10/22 is on the list of Ruger rifles that continue, along with the Mini-14, American Rifle, American Rimfire, Ruger Precision Rimfire and Harrier.
• Is Marlin affected? Firearms News reports that Ruger's Marlin and Glenfield rifle lines are not included in the announcement.
• Will these Ruger models come back? Maybe. Ruger says it expects "some of these names and product families to return in new forms in the future," but has no specific product plans or timelines yet.
• Why did Ruger stop making them? Ruger cites consumer demand, evolving market preferences, manufacturing complexity and long-term profitability, as part of its Ruger 2030 strategy.

We'll update this note if Ruger announces which names are coming back.