Anyone own stock in SWHC or RGR?

[TheCytochromeC]

I'm working on a group project for a graduate level financial accounting class. I'm required to analyze the financial statements of either Ruger or S&W in attempt to persuade investors. The company must first be approved by the professor but I think I may be able to get it through the liberal filter of academia.

At any rate, if you've invested and have any insight or advice on either company, I'm all ears.

[GeekwithaGun]

I used to have both. I sold it and shouldn't have

[aggie67]

I have stock in both and have for several years. I increased my investment in both a couple years ago and doubled this second investment and sold 1/2 of its value. Total time to increase was about 18 months. Never had another stock perform as well. I will maintain both in my portfolio. Of course I also own Smith and Ruger firearms.

[TheCytochromeC]

I have stock in both and have for several years. I increased my investment in both a couple years ago and doubled this second investment and sold 1/2 of its value. Total time to increase was about 18 months. Never had another stock perform as well. I will maintain both in my portfolio. Of course I also own Smith and Ruger firearms.

Good to hear! I noticed on SWHC's investor page they reported this settlement. Any idea what it was about?

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[PUCKER]

I have a few shares of SWHC in my retirement account, bought in March of this year, appears that I'm down a bit as of now but I bought with a long view (as in 20-25 years, if not 30...hopefully!). I wanted to balance the portfolio a little bit (ie - firearms/defense, I do have some VICEX as well as other aero/defense companies). My strategy is that I invest in companies that I believe in (the products, the technologies, the sector/industry, etc.), for example, AAPL, we publish magazines, we are Mac-exclusive, bought at a ridiculously low price years ago).