MarkIII or 22/45? - The Firearms Forum

Airdale · 09-22-2011, 06:15 PM

OK guys and gals here's the plan. I'm considering getting involved in Ruger's rimfire matches (looks like a ton of fun and another reason to buy guns). I've narrowed the choices for the pistol to the MarkIII or the 22/45 target models and would really appreciate opinions. I will be outfitting the guns (both rifle and pistol ) with some kind of red dot optic and I could use help there too

Maybe Konus?

Any and all opinions will be appreciated.

H-D · 09-22-2011, 06:23 PM

I like the mk III stainless bull/fluted bbl

Shooter45 · 09-22-2011, 06:51 PM

MK III

Bobitis · 09-22-2011, 07:22 PM

Which one feels best in yer hand? They both shoot great.

permafrost · 09-22-2011, 08:16 PM

Mk111 5 1/2 " bull barrel is mine . I love it ,balances great for me, but like they said, which one feels good to you?

evan03 · 09-22-2011, 08:53 PM

Whichever feels best.

Brisk44 · 09-23-2011, 12:01 AM

I've got the Markll competition and the Mark lll short fluted bull barrel and I like both but if I were going to suggest one I would say the Mark lll as it comes with the better trigger(once you remove the magazine safety, which is easy to do, you replace the hammer bushing with a Mark ll bushing and have a really nice trigger right out of the box).
I'm sure you will have a blast at the matches. Good luck.

3/2 STA SS · 09-23-2011, 07:53 AM

I love my MKIII!!! I think it balances better in the hand than the 22/45. My hands are rather large so it really depends on the fit and feel.

LDBennett · 09-23-2011, 09:02 AM

Airdale:

Lets see, an all steel gun (the Mark I, II, III) or the plastic framed plinker gun (the 22/45).

I think the choice is obvious.

I have owned several Ruger MK's and my favorite is the 5 1/2 inch bull barreled target model. My current one is the Mk II 678G Government Model but I think I am sorry I ever sold the 5 1/2 inch Bull barreled Target.

As for a Red Dot mount, I believe the latest MK guns come pre-drilled for a rail that allows a Weaver mount. Most Red Dots come with weaver mounts. You only have to buy the rail which Ruger and others sell.

As for which Red Dot, the Bullseye community really likes the Ultra Dot. I like the base one inch tube diameter model. It is very durable, works well, and is the most Red Dot for the least money:

http://www.larrysguns.com/Products/U...ack__UD1B.aspx

LDBennett

myfriendis410 · 09-23-2011, 09:23 AM

I also like the Mk III over the 22/45 because of the weight and feel. I'm not a big fan of plastic.

I have a Mk II Government Model that I've fitted with an ATN sight. That's a "reflex sight" with one lens, very bright, multiple reticles, and costs about $75. An excellent sight to use on a bright sunny day.

herohog · 09-23-2011, 09:42 AM

Here is what I wound up with and it is an AMAZING gun! Super accurate and feels great to boot.

22/45 MK-III Target Model

Volquartsen:
Exact Edge Extractor,
SureStrike Firing Pin,
Target hammer,
Target sear,
Target trigger w/ over-travel screw, return trigger plunger spring and polished plunger,
V-Comp Compensator,
Titanium Disconnecter.

Mag disconnect removed using Sam's hammer bushing and I installed bpatza @ rimfirecentral.com's Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) Cover.

Grips and Mag Bumpers by TechTeach @ rimfirecentral.com Dominic.Notaro@csinet.net

Hammer bushing from Sam Lam @ rimfirecentral.com sg552.2@gmail.com

Cocking Handle by Brian Alcaraz, bjtraz@swbell.net @ rimfirecentral.com

I Throated her and polished the feed ramp too.
The trigger is MUCH lighter and breaks nice and clean with NO creep and no over-travel. Once I adjusted the take-up as far as I could and still get reliable reset I am left with about 1/32" take-up before you feel resistance then she breaks like glass at maybe a pounds pressure! I doubt I will be making any changes to the setup from this point on other than a special set of grips I have coming!

I have a total of only $258.43 in her not counting the original cost of the gun and Red Dot which was $350 so the total investment is $608.43 and well worth every penny to me!

Airdale · 09-23-2011, 10:24 AM

Thanks guys. LD what you suggest is pretty much where I'm ending up. Had a MKI years ago and it was the most accurate pistol I had. Thanks for the red dot info., I've never used one so any info helps. Spent the last couple of years getting set up with concealed carry and tactical stuff. Now it's time for some fun, less expensive shooting.

Airdale · 09-23-2011, 10:35 AM

WOW H.H., Doesn't look like the same gun, nice job. Thanks for the sources.

pawn · 09-23-2011, 11:20 AM

I own both. The MKIII is a far better quality pistol IMHO.

herohog · 09-23-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airdale

WOW H.H., Doesn't look like the same gun, nice job. Thanks for the sources.

Any time. Did it all myself at home. It is all quite easy to do and the parts work VERY well together! If ya want the prices and contact info, I will be glad to send it to ya.

Double D · 09-23-2011, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herohog

Any time. Did it all myself at home. It is all quite easy to do and the parts work VERY well together! If ya want the prices and contact info, I will be glad to send it to ya.

Nice! I really like what you did. Looks awesome!

evan03 · 09-23-2011, 02:17 PM

That is purdy

Airdale · 09-24-2011, 05:56 PM

Got extremly lucky and scored a flawless MKII target for $175. Couldn't be happier

Will post some pics in a couple of days.

09-22-2011, 06:15 PM	#1
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 754	MarkIII or 22/45? OK guys and gals here's the plan. I'm considering getting involved in Ruger's rimfire matches (looks like a ton of fun and another reason to buy guns). I've narrowed the choices for the pistol to the MarkIII or the 22/45 target models and would really appreciate opinions. I will be outfitting the guns (both rifle and pistol ) with some kind of red dot optic and I could use help there too Maybe Konus? Any and all opinions will be appreciated. -->

09-22-2011, 06:23 PM	#2
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? I like the mk III stainless bull/fluted bbl __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

09-22-2011, 06:51 PM	#3
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? MK III

09-22-2011, 07:22 PM	#4
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? Which one feels best in yer hand? They both shoot great. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

09-22-2011, 08:16 PM	#5
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? Mk111 5 1/2 " bull barrel is mine . I love it ,balances great for me, but like they said, which one feels good to you? __________________ Stand and Fight

09-22-2011, 08:53 PM	#6
evan03 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Idaho, its better here Posts: 211	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? Whichever feels best.

09-23-2011, 12:01 AM	#7
Brisk44 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? I've got the Markll competition and the Mark lll short fluted bull barrel and I like both but if I were going to suggest one I would say the Mark lll as it comes with the better trigger(once you remove the magazine safety, which is easy to do, you replace the hammer bushing with a Mark ll bushing and have a really nice trigger right out of the box). I'm sure you will have a blast at the matches. Good luck.

09-23-2011, 07:53 AM	#8
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? I love my MKIII!!! I think it balances better in the hand than the 22/45. My hands are rather large so it really depends on the fit and feel. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

09-23-2011, 09:02 AM	#9
LDBennett Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 5,718	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? Airdale: Lets see, an all steel gun (the Mark I, II, III) or the plastic framed plinker gun (the 22/45). I think the choice is obvious. I have owned several Ruger MK's and my favorite is the 5 1/2 inch bull barreled target model. My current one is the Mk II 678G Government Model but I think I am sorry I ever sold the 5 1/2 inch Bull barreled Target. As for a Red Dot mount, I believe the latest MK guns come pre-drilled for a rail that allows a Weaver mount. Most Red Dots come with weaver mounts. You only have to buy the rail which Ruger and others sell. As for which Red Dot, the Bullseye community really likes the Ultra Dot. I like the base one inch tube diameter model. It is very durable, works well, and is the most Red Dot for the least money: http://www.larrysguns.com/Products/U...ack__UD1B.aspx LDBennett Last edited by LDBennett; 09-23-2011 at 10:53 AM..

09-23-2011, 09:23 AM	#10
myfriendis410 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 543	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? I also like the Mk III over the 22/45 because of the weight and feel. I'm not a big fan of plastic. I have a Mk II Government Model that I've fitted with an ATN sight. That's a "reflex sight" with one lens, very bright, multiple reticles, and costs about $75. An excellent sight to use on a bright sunny day. __________________ Life's too short to shoot an ugly gun.....

09-23-2011, 09:42 AM	#11
herohog V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 453	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? Here is what I wound up with and it is an AMAZING gun! Super accurate and feels great to boot. 22/45 MK-III Target Model Volquartsen: Exact Edge Extractor, SureStrike Firing Pin, Target hammer, Target sear, Target trigger w/ over-travel screw, return trigger plunger spring and polished plunger, V-Comp Compensator, Titanium Disconnecter. Mag disconnect removed using Sam's hammer bushing and I installed bpatza @ rimfirecentral.com's Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) Cover. Grips and Mag Bumpers by TechTeach @ rimfirecentral.com Dominic.Notaro@csinet.net Hammer bushing from Sam Lam @ rimfirecentral.com sg552.2@gmail.com Cocking Handle by Brian Alcaraz, bjtraz@swbell.net @ rimfirecentral.com I Throated her and polished the feed ramp too. The trigger is MUCH lighter and breaks nice and clean with NO creep and no over-travel. Once I adjusted the take-up as far as I could and still get reliable reset I am left with about 1/32" take-up before you feel resistance then she breaks like glass at maybe a pounds pressure! I doubt I will be making any changes to the setup from this point on other than a special set of grips I have coming! I have a total of only $258.43 in her not counting the original cost of the gun and Red Dot which was $350 so the total investment is $608.43 and well worth every penny to me! __________________ Speedy: Pres, NW Chapter, League VP of Louisiana Open Carry Awareness League AKA: Hero Hog, Dr. Speed, "The Brass Mangler" and "That fat, old, balding, Grey-bearded gimpy guy" NRA, LSA, USN-DAV *Winning and getting the prize aren't the same it would appear... TWICE!*

09-23-2011, 10:24 AM	#12
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 754	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? Thanks guys. LD what you suggest is pretty much where I'm ending up. Had a MKI years ago and it was the most accurate pistol I had. Thanks for the red dot info., I've never used one so any info helps. Spent the last couple of years getting set up with concealed carry and tactical stuff. Now it's time for some fun, less expensive shooting.

09-23-2011, 10:35 AM	#13
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 754	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? WOW H.H., Doesn't look like the same gun, nice job. Thanks for the sources.

09-23-2011, 11:20 AM	#14
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? I own both. The MKIII is a far better quality pistol IMHO. __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

09-23-2011, 02:17 PM	#17
evan03 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Idaho, its better here Posts: 211	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? That is purdy

09-24-2011, 05:56 PM	#18
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 754	Re: MarkIII or 22/45? Got extremly lucky and scored a flawless MKII target for $175. Couldn't be happier Will post some pics in a couple of days.