Ruger M77 Guide vs Alaskan

[analog_peninsula]

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to decide between the Guide Gun and the Alaskan, and none of the local stores stock both so I can handle them in person. Which one do you prefer, and why?

Inquiring minds want to know

 

[pilar]

It’s ascetic/ personal preference, one has a laminated stock other is injection molded black stock
Both 20” barrel
Mine has a 23” barrel and no muzzle brake, love it

I don’t know what else to say, lots of threads about them on here , google it

 

[USMA84DAB]

I have fired a Guide gun, and have TWO Alaskans in .375 Ruger - a clue as to how much I like them.

The Guide gun may still make it into my stable of ponies. It is harsher on recoil as the laminate does NOT flex like the Hogue overmolded stock on the Alaskans.