Something about this popped up on Facebook just now. I didn't read the fine print for lack of my eye wear. Anyone hear this ?

Grok says

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Yes, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. acquired the assets of Anderson Manufacturing, a firearms and accessories manufacturer based in Hebron, Kentucky, on July 1, 2025. The acquisition included Anderson’s manufacturing facility and machinery, with Ruger aiming to enhance its production capabilities and expand its product offerings. However, Ruger will not continue the Anderson Manufacturing brand or its firearms products, instead integrating the facility’s capabilities into its broader operations to launch new products and grow its accessories business.

According to Webull, yes

Pretty sweet. Anderson was knocking out 800,000 AR recievers per year. Last I knew the facility was all Mazak machine tool equipped. Mazak is located right near by. I can't wait to see what Ruger makes there. Who is Grok ?

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Who is Grok ?

Robot bullshit is what it is.

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Originally posted by David Lee:
Who is Grok ?

Elon Musk’s AI.

I didn't like it when PSA bought out Nodak and I don't like this.

Hopefully not the end of cheap AR lowers. Maybe just marked as Rugers from now on...

I can't see Ruger offering 35 dollar lowers. I don't like this one bit.

That sucks, I hate acquisitions. The consumer rarely gets any good out of them. I don’t know of anyone else selling alloy lowers for less than $50, damn.

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Originally posted by parabellum:
I can't see Ruger offering 35 dollar lowers. I don't like this one bit.

I agree, Anderson just got eaten and Ruger will spit out the bones.

I just assembled a .22 Charger clone out of Brownells parts. It's real nice.

R.I.P. Anderson Mfg… Ruger Announces Asset Purchase of Anderson Manufacturing
by Adam Scepaniak
Published: July 1st, 2025

Anderson Manufacturing, the little pony from Kentucky, has been making serviceable and affordable AR-15s and related components for close to 70 years. Now, that chapter is coming to a close. Ruger has announced that they have purchased the company and will not be continuing the name.

A Word from Ruger on the Asset Purchase

Similar to Anderson Mfg, Ruger has built a long legacy of making quality-laden yet attainable firearms for the masses that spans decades. Now, they are looking to expand their tooling and manufacturing capabilities with a move like this:

Ruger is pleased to announce the asset purchase of Anderson Manufacturing, a manufacturer of firearms and firearm accessories based in Hebron, Kentucky. This strategic purchase includes Anderson’s manufacturing facility and machinery and will provide Ruger the opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced workforce, strengthening its production capabilities and expanding its product offerings.

Located in a firearms-friendly region, the facility brings valuable expertise in the production of both firearms and aftermarket parts and accessories – areas that complement and enhance Ruger’s existing offerings.

“This acquisition is an incredible opportunity to advance our long-term strategy and expand Ruger’s capacity,” said Todd Seyfert, President and CEO of Ruger. “We’re excited to welcome members from the talented team at Anderson Manufacturing and leverage their knowledge and infrastructure to better serve our customers. This move reinforces Ruger’s position as a leader in the industry, and reiterates my focus on continued growth, even as others scale back.”

A Word from Anderson Mfg on the End of an Era

As mentioned earlier, Ruger will not continue the Anderson Manufacturing brand or its firearms products. Ruger is looking to take all of Anderson’s facility capabilities and utilize it to create new products, grow Ruger lineups, and launch new accessories as well. Anderson already has their website changed to show no products and simply has this statement on their homepage:

“Customers and Industry Partners,

For nearly 70 years, Anderson Manufacturing proudly operated as a family-owned, Kentucky-based company built on excellence, integrity, and a deep commitment to our values—especially the protection of Second Amendment rights.

Over time, we became a trusted manufacturer of 100% American-made firearms, parts, and accessories. We consistently upheld ISO 9001 standards and built a reputation for delivering quality products at a fair price.

After careful consideration, we made the difficult decision to sell the company and close this chapter of our story. With the sale now complete, the Anderson brand has been discontinued and Anderson products will no longer be offered. As a result, warranty services on Anderson firearms, parts, and accessories are no longer available. For any future support, we encourage you to contact your local Anderson dealer.

Your support and loyalty meant everything to us; it was truly an honor to serve you.

Thank you,

The Anderson Manufacturing Team”

How this ultimately affects active orders Anderson Mfg might have had, or prior contracts with other companies to produce parts, is unknown. Ruger has stated that “customers, distributors, and partners can continue to expect the high standards of quality, reliability and service that define the Ruger brand.” So, they really are only speaking to the future and not how this immediately affects the present.

Speaking from my personal perspective as a gun store owner and writer, I always appreciated Anderson Mfg for their affordability and reliability. Fancy, they were not, but it allowed a lot of people who were gun-curious to get into the firearms community without breaking the bank.

https://www.thefirearmblog.com...rson-manufa-44821672

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Originally posted by parabellum:
I can't see Ruger offering 35 dollar lowers. I don't like this one bit.

Agreed. And not only were they $35, but they were everywhere, so you could buy them locally and not get hit with a transfer fee. With a lot of places charging $50 or more these days, that's a substantial cost for something like a lower receiver.

Sure, there were some problems, but those were usually readily apparent as soon as you assembled them. If you got a good one, it worked just as well as any other mil-spec lower receiver. I'm going to miss them.

I've got two Anderson AM-15 lowers. They're more than a decade old, so they say "Cal.223" and not that "CAL MULTI" stuff, which I dislike. One of them is the sweetest little carbine, built with mostly Colt OEM parts, right down to pins and springs. Colt upper receiver, Colt 14.5 M4 barrel P&W to an AAC Blackout FH to make it legal. Colt receiver extension, action spring, buffer- parts from way back, before Colt became just another AR-15. Geissele SSA trigger. Such a handy rifle.

My AR building days are over. I've got everything I want and need in terms of the AR.

Still, given this unfortunate news, I wouldn't mind squirreling away an older Anderson lower if I could find one at a decent price, just to have it.

It would be nice and kinda appropriate if the ones still on shelves sold out cheap since there's no longer any warranty support. But with the way the gun-buying public is, there will probably be a run on them since they're being discontinued. A bunch of dumbasses will think they're going to become collectible, grab every one they can find, and the prices will actually go up.

My two SBRs are Poverty Ponies. I love'em.

Anderson builds so much stuff. This is a huge acquisition (machine shop capacity) for Ruger. I doubt they will continue contracts with other manufacturers. I'm pretty sure Anderson built the lowers for Smith & Wesson and Ruger and Smith are competitors, so...

And I just started putting together an Anderson lower and an Anderson upper that had been sitting around for a few years... darnit.

Like others, I'd love to see Ruger put forth [very] affordable lowers like the "poverty pony."

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Originally posted by parabellum:
I can't see Ruger offering 35 dollar lowers. I don't like this one bit.

This and there is no longer any warranty coverage for any Anderson firearms.

However the Ruger ARs are really good for the price but not Anderson cheap.

I generally suggest Ruger AR556s for folks looking for a budget gun under $700 and then FN if they want to spend a little more.