Ruger Takes Four New-Firearm Category Titles on GunBroker in October 2026

November 11, 2026 Article

Editorial illustration of Ruger sporting rifles and a revolver with October 2026 category-leader headline. — *Editorial illustration. October 2026 rankings are reported separately by firearm category and condition.*

Ruger finished October 2026 with four No. 1 positions in GunBroker’s new-firearm category rankings. The Hawkeye led bolt-action rifles, the Super Redhawk led revolvers, the 10/22 led semi-auto rifles, and the No. 1 led single-shot rifles.

Two of those models moved into the lead during October. The Hawkeye climbed from No. 8 to No. 1, while the Super Redhawk advanced from No. 6. The 10/22 retained its top position, and the No. 1 rose from fourth place.

The results also extended beyond the category winners. Ruger occupied all five positions among new semi-auto rifles and four of the five positions among new revolvers.

Ruger’s Four New-Firearm Category Leaders

Ruger category winners: new firearms, October 2026
Category	Model	October rank	September rank	Movement
Bolt-action rifles	Ruger Hawkeye	No. 1	No. 8	Up 7
Revolvers	Ruger Super Redhawk	No. 1	No. 6	Up 5
Semi-auto rifles	Ruger 10/22	No. 1	No. 1	No change
Single-shot rifles	Ruger No. 1	No. 1	No. 4	Up 3

Hawkeye Moves from No. 8 to No. 1

The Hawkeye made the largest move among Ruger’s four October category winners, gaining seven positions among new bolt-action rifles. Ruger also held second place with the American Ranch and third with the American Predator. The American Rifle ranked fifth, putting four Ruger entries in that category’s Top 5.

That put the Hawkeye ahead of two other Ruger models at the top of the category. The Tikka T3x Lite finished fourth, between the American Predator and American Rifle.

Super Redhawk Leads a Ruger-Heavy Revolver Top 5

The Super Redhawk took the No. 1 new-revolver position after ranking sixth in September. The Colt Python finished second, followed by the Ruger Redhawk, Vaquero and SP101.

The Redhawk rose from No. 39 to No. 3, the Vaquero moved from No. 15 to No. 4, and the SP101 advanced from No. 24 to No. 5. Those changes gave Ruger four of the category’s five reported positions.

Ruger Takes All Five New Semi-Auto Rifle Positions

The 10/22 remained No. 1, but the order behind it changed. The 10/22 Takedown moved into second, the Mini-14 finished third, and the LC Carbine and PC Carbine completed the Top 5.

Top 5 new semi-auto rifles: October 2026
October rank	Model	September rank	Movement
No. 1	Ruger 10/22	No. 1	No change
No. 2	Ruger 10/22 Takedown	No. 4	Up 2
No. 3	Ruger Mini-14	No. 2	Down 1
No. 4	Ruger LC Carbine	No. 5	Up 1
No. 5	Ruger PC Carbine	No. 19	Up 14

The PC Carbine recorded the largest ranking gain within this group, climbing 14 positions from No. 19 to No. 5. The report lists the 10/22 and 10/22 Takedown separately, and both retain their individual positions here.

No. 1 Leads New and Used Single-Shot Rifles

Ruger’s No. 1 rose from fourth to first among new single-shot rifles. It also retained first place in the used single-shot rifle category. The 10/22 likewise led both new and used semi-auto rifles in October.

For October, the 10/22 and No. 1 gave Ruger category leaders in both the new and used reports, while the Hawkeye and Super Redhawk added two new-firearm titles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ruger models led their categories in October 2026?

The Hawkeye, Super Redhawk, 10/22 and No. 1 each ranked first in a new-firearm category.

Did Ruger hold every new semi-auto rifle Top 5 position?

Yes. The October order was 10/22, 10/22 Takedown, Mini-14, LC Carbine and PC Carbine.

Does this report explain why Ruger’s rankings changed?

No. It records October positions and previous-month ranks, without establishing the causes of those changes.

Source: GunBroker’s October 2026 Top Selling Report. Rankings are reported separately by firearm category and condition. Previous ranks refer to September 2026. Model names and distinct model entries follow the report. Changes in rank do not establish changes in sales volume, pricing or market share.