Looking at MKIII 22/45

[Popeye]

Was over the Gun Store today and was looking at the Ruger MKIII 22/45.
Don't have a 22 pistol for plinking and I've heard allot of good things about them. I can get the newer model 22/45 with removable grips for $299 plus the other goodies they need to tack on. I figured somewhere around $340/350 out the door. It has a pretty close 1911 feel to it with those grips. I believe most full size standard 1911 grips will fit it. Think I'm going to pick it up after the holidays. Anyone having opinions on this gun I'd love to hear them.
http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1515564834487&id=d7b533f500bdd96329a7a102f7ac8fb4&url=http%3a%2f%2fgunsgunsguns.net%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2f2010%2f07%2f22-45-rp.jpg
While I was in there I happened to work my way down to the used gun case. Always do. WOW There must be allot of people who need quick cash for Christmas. The case was loaded with some very nice used guns of every shape and size. Some looked like they were not even broken in yet. Having seen what I did today in that case next year I'm saving some cash up for the end of the year and I'm going back and visit that used gun case. Bad news is they didn't have any MKII 22/45's. in that case.:(

[Bawanna]

I don't own one but I've held and played with them. They feel very nice in the hand and as you say resemble the feel of a 1911. Some of the take down procedures are a nightmare like some of the earlier models but I rarely take mine down and after you've done it a few times it becomes less of a headache and just a minor chore.

I think the new ones actually wear 1911 grips if I recall.

Everyone needs a 22 plinker and I think that would be a good one.

I have a MarkII and love it to pieces, it has to share and get along with a few other 22's but it's doing fine.

[CJB]

Accurate beyond most shooters ability

[tv_racin_fan]

I like my MK II. Maybe I need some Bawanna grips for it??

[bigmacque]

I have that gun, I really love it. I went through two other .22's before I finally got this one, and wish I'd just started with the Ruger. It is indeed accurate beyond most shooters ability, shoots all day long without a hitch, and will drive you bat-dung crazy the first few times you try to take it apart to clean it and then put it back together so it works.

Search youtube for some break-down videos, they are all worth the time it takes to watch them.

[Bawanna]

I like my MK II. Maybe I need some Bawanna grips for it??

Duly noted.

[Popeye]

I have that gun, I really love it. I went through two other .22's before I finally got this one, and wish I'd just started with the Ruger. It is indeed accurate beyond most shooters ability, shoots all day long without a hitch, and will drive you bat-dung crazy the first few times you try to take it apart to clean it and then put it back together so it works.

Search youtube for some break-down videos, they are all worth the time it takes to watch them.

LOL Heck I'm already bat dung crazy so I won't have far to go. I did check out some of those takedown videos. I'm sure I'll invent a few new words along the way, but I figure if I can put a set of high performance cams in a Harley I should be able to figure it out in a month or two.:rolleyes: If not though I'll PM ya. :D

[Bawanna]

LOL Heck I'm already bat dung crazy so I won't have far to go. I did check out some of those takedown videos. I'm sure I'll invent a few new words along the way, but I figure if I can put a set of high performance cams in a Harley I should be able to figure it out in a month or two.:rolleyes: If not though I'll PM ya. :D

Again it rarely has to happen too. I usually just drag a bore snake thru mine, qtip the chamber area good and wipe down the outside and we're ready for next time.

[muggsy]

I don't own one but I've held and played with them. They feel very nice in the hand and as you say resemble the feel of a 1911. Some of the take down procedures are a nightmare like some of the earlier models but I rarely take mine down and after you've done it a few times it becomes less of a headache and just a minor chore.

I think the new ones actually wear 1911 grips if I recall.

Everyone needs a 22 plinker and I think that would be a good one.

I have a MarkII and love it to pieces, it has to share and get along with a few other 22's but it's doing fine.

Fun, isn't it?
http://www.hornetproducts.com/ViewProduct.asp?ModelNumber=MK-TDI

[tv_racin_fan]

My son and I really like his Sig Mosquito. We had been looking for a Ruger but the local gun shop never had the particular model we wanted. Finally his cash was burning a hole in his pocket and he wanted something right then. He was leaning toward the Walther P22 but I steered him toward the Mosquito because it felt more like a real handgun. (told him on the way home should he decide the Mosquito wasn't to his liking I would buy it from him, even tried to trade the Ruger MK II for it but he likes that Mosquito) Really wish we had held out for a Mosquito with the threaded barrel tho, can not find a barrel anywhere. Almost bought one with threaded barrel to swap out and resell.

I haven't had much issue with the take down myself except I do need an extra hand.

[Barth]

Never had one.
They are suppose to be great for 1911 like feel and cheap accurate target practice.
Only issue is reassembly.

It's not your Kahr...

I'm always surprised how easy my MK40 field strips and reassembles.
Now that it's finally broke in - LOL!

[CJB]

Not hard to reassemble... trick is... when to nose up, when to nose down as I recall... you have to let gravity be your friend with that little hammer strut thingy.

And the trigger... which can be improved greatly by omission of the magazine safety, and some serious polishing, and the addition of a Clark trigger with overtravel and the addition of a takeup adjustment screw as well.

I used to shoot in the 830-840 score level... around 15-20 x's. That was a long time ago, and it was with a Ruger MkI612... with Clark trigger, and Herrett grips.

[yqtszhj]

Buy it. It shoots like a dream. You will not regret it. The take down and reassemble you can figure out. I have a mark III hunter and It is incredible. Paid A LOT of money for it and my daughter has shot HUNDREDS of rounds through it.

[Popeye]

Thanks guys Yea I'm going to pick it up after the holidays. I'll shoot it for a bit to see what I might or might not do with the grips. I'm thinking this year I might like to pick up another 1911 or a CZ PO1. Only problem is both those guns have been on back order forever. Kind of have my eyes on the Ruger 1911 if I get one. When and if I do get another one I just might get our old buddy Bawanna to give me some ideas on what would work and look good doing it. The man definately has allot of patience and talent.
I've watched quite a few of those videos on the disassembly and reassembly of the 22/45. Yea, it sure doesn't break down like any pistol I've ever owned. I'm sure I'll have the dogs hideing and in fear for there life the first time I take it apart and try to put it back together. Most of my pistols have the 1911 grip angle, or very close to it so it should work out pretty good for me as a plinker that has a familiar feel. More than likely I'm going to disconnect the mag safety shortly after I get it. That's something I'm sure I don't need. According to what you guys are saying I'm going to have a good time with this pistol. Thanks..Popeye

[bigmacque]

Once you've taken it down and put it back together a few times it's not a big deal. The trick, as noted above by another poster, is indeed gravity, but it also takes a few reassembly's to get the parts sliding in and out fairly smoothly. But once you get that done you will love that gun.

[Popeye]

I'll read the manual then probably take it apart before I even shoot it just to see what I can see. Maybe even take that mag safety off then. Heck I can't leave anything alone without seeing how it works.LOL
Been that way since I was old enough to take something apart and put it back together. The guy behind the counter told me he's had his for years and shot thousands of rounds through it and has never done anything to it other than run a bore snake through it and spray it with break free. He said if I wanted to get picky with cleaning it, I could go a thousand rounds between field strip cleanings with no problem. I'll probably shoot a 100 rounds through it the first time out bring it home field strip it and check for abnormal wear. Then take it from there. Note to self... Gravity is my friend when it comes to cleaning this pistol.

[jzsjr]

I bought one for my wife's birthday which is soon after Christmas;-) There are several good take down videos on youtube. Here are two I bookmarked:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkPN87hRgbE#normal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opNMCQ_sqwo&feature=related
Jim

[Ressom]

The only thing I don't like about the Mark III's (aside from the mag disconnect crap... but that can be disabled) is the LCI. To me it pretty much ruins a nice looking gun with that milled out slot.

But I have found Rugers to be solid and reliable guns. Everyone shoud own a Ruger .22LR.

[Popeye]

The only thing I don't like about the Mark III's (aside from the mag disconnect crap... but that can be disabled) is the LCI. To me it pretty much ruins a nice looking gun with that milled out slot.

But I have found Rugers to be solid and reliable guns. Everyone shoud own a Ruger .22LR.

From what I'm hearing if I wanted to remove LCI they make a blank non operating replacement piece for that also.
Don't know if I'll do that or not as the gun will just be used for plinking.

[Ressom]

Yes, you can disable it... but you'll still want the indicator in the milled out slot or you'll have an empty void. That is where I like the Mark II better... it is very clean looking on that side with a solid chunk of steel:

MarkII
4995

vs. MarkIII
4996

btw, I'm sure you already have seen this video, but a very nice review of the 22/45:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTrlcKfT790

[stahlmangc]

I love mine. As others have said, there are some easy modifications to make the trigger really nice, remove the mag disconnect, and allow slingshot charging. The LCI can be filled in as well. Go over to www.rimfirecentral.com and search away.

I have the RP modelwhich allows replacement of the grips with any 1911 style you might fancy. I made my own. Also you can now get a threaded barrel version.

Disassemble/reassemble gets easier over time. You tube is a great resource there. Get yourself an "ultimate clip loader" to fill your mags and fire away!

[Popeye]

Being it was Dec.23 in honor of the Holiday Festivous,I decided I didn't want to air any grievences and decided to pick one up yesterday.:D

[Tinman507]

Festivus isn't over just yet. Still have the Feats of Strength to go. Someone has to wrestle and pin the head of the household. So whomever wrestles and pins Bawanna is the winner and Festivus is over :D

[MW surveyor]

Being it was Dec.23 in honor of the Holiday Festivous,I decided I didn't want to air any grievences and decided to pick one up yesterday.:D

Now you've got something to do over the Christmas holiday :D

[BuckeyeBlast]

LOVE them. Especially the shorter barreled one.

http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a453/RightClickError/Gun%20Stuff/PICT0124-2.jpg

[340pd]

I have the MKII and a MKIII Hunter version. I have done trigger jobs on both using Volquartzen components. The loaded chamber indicator is not really a problem. Lots if great info on your Ruger here.


http://www.guntalk-online.com/2245detailstripping.htm

[Ressom]

LOVE them. Especially the shorter barreled one.



That's the big advantage of the Mark III's over the Mark II's in 22/45.... Those grips look very nice. A lot better than the molded grip of the Mark II 22/45.

[gb6491]

That's the big advantage of the Mark III's over the Mark II's in 22/45.... Those grips look very nice. A lot better than the molded grip of the Mark II 22/45. kingshouse41225 (a member at rimfirecentral.com) does some nice work modifying MKII and III 22/45s to accept 1911 grips: http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380699
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Festivus isn't over just yet. Still have the Feats of Strength to go. Someone has to wrestle and pin the head of the household. So whomever wrestles and pins Bawanna is the winner and Festivus is over :D

Huh?:eek: Warning- I was a wrestler in high school, course I was younger then, and had legs. But I'm good for a match or two. Lets be fair here and let the ladies go first. Melissa, your up first. Try not to hurt me. And no racing Glocks allowed.

[Popeye]

Thanks for all the info. I've beeen practicing taking it apart and putting it back together. It's a bit of a PITA because the pieces are so tight but I'm getting there. I hope to get out and shoot it next week sometime. Don't know if it's just the pic or not but my grips look allot darker than the ones Buckeye Blast pics.
Mine was made 9/15/2011 and the Ruger chicken on the grip is chrome inlayed into a red background. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

[jeepster09]

I had one and did not care of all the plastic it is made with, also noticed magazine binds when removing. I prefer the Browning Buck Marks. Sold mine.

[Popeye]

That's the Mag safety that you felt binding. From what I'm reading that's normal and will not let the mag drop freely. That's not a problem with me as it will never be used in any sort of gun fight. I'm probably going to be removing that safety. Not because it prevents the mag from dropping freely but it makes it easier to break down the pistol and from what I hear helps free up the trigger pull.

[jeepster09]

Not only it did not drop freely, you had to pry it out with coin or screwdriver.

[Popeye]

Not only it did not drop freely, you had to pry it out with coin or screwdriver.

That is strange. Mine drops out about 3/8" and is easy to grab. Browning Buck Marks are a good gun though. Speaking of Browning. I was looking at a Browning 12ga shotty when I was in there picking up the Ruger. It's got possibilities of being mine one day but not on the top of my list at the moment.

[CJB]

I always thought the MK512 model was the best looking of the bunch... I like it even better now in 22/45 version. Hmmm. I was gonna get a Bearcat, but that has possibilities.

[Popeye]

I'm liking the looks of this one.:D

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