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(ArmsVault) – Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce Team Ruger’s strong performance at the 2025 US Steel Nationals. Hosted by Team Ruger Captain Doug Koenig and Koenig Shooting Sports, the competition took place at the Titusville Rifle and Pistol Club in Mims, FL.
Doug Koenig secured a third place finish in the Open division, competing with his Ruger Custom Shop SR1911® Competition pistol in 9mm Luger. In the revolver categories, Dave Olhasso dominated, capturing first place wins in Iron Sight Revolver and Optic Sight Revolver with his Custom Shop Super GP100® revolvers. Olhasso also claimed first place in the Production division using the Ruger® RXM™ pistol and the Limited division using his Custom Shop SR1911. In the Carry Optic and Limited divisions, James McGinty earned second place finishes using his RXM pistol and SR1911, respectively.
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Doug Koenig hosting the competition and also competing is a great way to promote the sport and encourage new participants, his involvement likely helped to draw in a larger audience.
The performance of Team Ruger’s Custom Shop firearms is noteworthy, I’d like to see more information about the customization process and how it enhances the shooting experience.
Doug Koenig’s third place finish in the Open division with his Ruger Custom Shop SR1911 Competition pistol in 9mm Luger is impressive, I’d like to know more about his strategy and training regimen.
Koenig has been open about his focus on mental preparation and adaptability, which likely contributed to his success in the competition.
The fact that the competition took place at the Titusville Rifle and Pistol Club in Mims, FL, suggests that the event is well-established and has a strong following in the region, I’m interested in learning more about the club’s facilities and programs.
The variety of divisions and categories in the US Steel Nationals is impressive, it’s clear that the competition is designed to test a wide range of skills and abilities, I’m curious to see how the event will evolve in future years.
Dave Olhasso’s first place wins in Iron Sight Revolver and Optic Sight Revolver categories demonstrate his exceptional skill and versatility as a shooter, what’s his background and experience with competitive shooting?
The success of Team Ruger at the US Steel Nationals is a testament to the quality of their firearms and the skill of their team members, I’m looking forward to seeing how they’ll perform in upcoming competitions.
The fact that Dave Olhasso dominated in the revolver categories with his Custom Shop Super GP100 revolvers suggests that these firearms are highly competitive, what sets them apart from other models?
James McGinty’s second place finishes in the Carry Optic and Limited divisions using the RXM pistol and SR1911, respectively, demonstrate the versatility of these firearms, I’m curious to see how they’ll perform in future competitions.
McGinty’s performance is a testament to the quality of Ruger’s firearms, and I’m excited to see how Team Ruger will build on this success.
It’s also worth noting that McGinty’s experience with different firearms likely gave him an edge in these divisions.
The US Steel Nationals seem like an exciting competition, I wonder if there are any plans to expand the event or make it more accessible to a wider range of participants.