I read today that Ruger said in an amorers session (jun 2003) that they still have alot of the xgi recievers in storage and haven't forgotten about the project. They said if/when the AWB sunsets things might fall into place and the xgi might begin production. Ruger also said that the XGI takes M14 magazines. I was also surprised at all of the outside work Ruger does. Including producing components for many other manufacturers at its investment casting facilities in NH and AZ. Most notably, these are Caspian slides, H&R shotguns, M1A receivers for Springfield, Colt AR15 front sight bases and trigger parts, golf clubs, and much more. Very interesting stuff.
Later,
scruffy