My MKII Project - The Firearms Forum

Airdale · 10-09-2011, 05:40 PM

Got inspired by watching videos of Ruger Rimfire Challange Matches. Thought I would have to get a new MKIII but got lucky and found this almost pristine MKII
For$175.

Next Step was to install a Weigand base that allowed me to avoid drilling and tapping.

Then I installed a Bushnell Trophy Red/Green dot Sight

The final step was some bling, Rosewood grips with bfinger grooves and thumb rest.

JLA · 10-09-2011, 07:03 PM

damn nice! so whens the christening and maiden voyage?

Brisk44 · 10-09-2011, 07:07 PM

You got that baby lookin HOT HOT HOT !!!!! I was never to hot on that model but you've changed my mind.

todd51 · 10-09-2011, 07:11 PM

Very, very nice and I like bling too.

3/2 STA SS · 10-09-2011, 09:07 PM

Do they make those grips for the MKIII?

fuzebox40 · 10-09-2011, 09:20 PM

Yes, looks nice Airdale. Thats the basic plan for mine. I got a scope but still haven't sprung for the base, and I don't want to drill n tap either. I wasn't considering grips but they've certainly done yours justice. Wondering how they'd look on stainless.

Airdale · 10-10-2011, 05:09 AM

JLA, Hope to get to the range Tue.

3/2 STA SS, Yes, in fact, I just discovered the MK III has more choices available and they fit the MK II also. They offer regular panels and more variety of the Ultima. Also bonded ivory panels. Here's the link:
http://handgungrips.com/MKIII_=_Ruger/1915/c

fuzebox, They may look better, might look at the Walnut or, better yet, maybe the black and silver version would contrast with the stainless for some real "bling"

Lots of choices at the link above

A word of warning; Unless you have a padded vice and a set of punches have a smith install the Weigand base. Mine required quite a bit of muscel to remove the sight and some fitting of the base.
Plus a set screw had it's head stripped and had to be drilled out and rethreaded. What my smith and I considered an hour job at the most turned into a four or five hour task. Thankfully he was kind to me.

Shooter45 · 10-10-2011, 06:25 AM

It looks great. Did you change or work any of the internals ? Barrel crown ??

Airdale · 10-10-2011, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Shooter45

It looks great. Did you change or work any of the internals ? Barrel crown ??

No, we took the Ruger out and fired it as it came last week and it was as accurate as possible. I got lucky and would rate the gun 98% only flaw is a little blung rubbed off at the edge of the barrel end. We'll test the trigger a little more closely tomorrow. Never used a Red Dot before so I'm hoping it helps my aging eyes.

Shooter45 · 10-10-2011, 08:40 AM

The red dot is great for picking up the target quickly. Just make sure to adjust your grip so that you look thru the tube squarely everytime. It will take some getting used to but you will master it quickly.

3/2 STA SS · 10-10-2011, 08:48 AM

Thanks Airdale!! MKIII GRIPS ON ORDER... BTW-my wife worked on P-3's for years,she was a Desert Duck too.

pawn · 10-15-2011, 11:14 AM

nice rig. your enhancements look great!

10-09-2011, 05:40 PM	#1
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 750	My MKII Project Got inspired by watching videos of Ruger Rimfire Challange Matches. Thought I would have to get a new MKIII but got lucky and found this almost pristine MKII For$175. Next Step was to install a Weigand base that allowed me to avoid drilling and tapping. Then I installed a Bushnell Trophy Red/Green dot Sight The final step was some bling, Rosewood grips with bfinger grooves and thumb rest. Attached Images __________________ "The Utopian schemes of leveling [redistribution of the wealth] and a community of goods [central ownership of the means of production and distribution], are as visionary and impractical as those which vest all property in the crown.[These ideas] are arbitrary, despotic, and, in our government, unconstitutional." Samuel Adams -->

10-09-2011, 07:03 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,308	Re: My MKII Project damn nice! so whens the christening and maiden voyage? __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-09-2011, 07:07 PM	#3
Brisk44 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: My MKII Project You got that baby lookin HOT HOT HOT !!!!! I was never to hot on that model but you've changed my mind.

10-09-2011, 07:11 PM	#4
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,571	Re: My MKII Project Very, very nice and I like bling too. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

10-09-2011, 09:07 PM	#5
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: My MKII Project Do they make those grips for the MKIII? __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

10-09-2011, 09:20 PM	#6
fuzebox40 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Apple Valley, Ca. Contributor Posts: 1,485	Re: My MKII Project Yes, looks nice Airdale. Thats the basic plan for mine. I got a scope but still haven't sprung for the base, and I don't want to drill n tap either. I wasn't considering grips but they've certainly done yours justice. Wondering how they'd look on stainless.

10-10-2011, 05:09 AM	#7
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 750	Re: My MKII Project JLA, Hope to get to the range Tue. 3/2 STA SS, Yes, in fact, I just discovered the MK III has more choices available and they fit the MK II also. They offer regular panels and more variety of the Ultima. Also bonded ivory panels. Here's the link: http://handgungrips.com/MKIII_=_Ruger/1915/c fuzebox, They may look better, might look at the Walnut or, better yet, maybe the black and silver version would contrast with the stainless for some real "bling" Lots of choices at the link above A word of warning; Unless you have a padded vice and a set of punches have a smith install the Weigand base. Mine required quite a bit of muscel to remove the sight and some fitting of the base. Plus a set screw had it's head stripped and had to be drilled out and rethreaded. What my smith and I considered an hour job at the most turned into a four or five hour task. Thankfully he was kind to me. Last edited by Airdale; 10-10-2011 at 06:04 AM.. Reason: addendum

10-10-2011, 06:25 AM	#8
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: My MKII Project It looks great. Did you change or work any of the internals ? Barrel crown ??

10-10-2011, 08:40 AM	#10
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,749	Re: My MKII Project The red dot is great for picking up the target quickly. Just make sure to adjust your grip so that you look thru the tube squarely everytime. It will take some getting used to but you will master it quickly.

10-10-2011, 08:48 AM	#11
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: My MKII Project Thanks Airdale!! MKIII GRIPS ON ORDER... BTW-my wife worked on P-3's for years,she was a Desert Duck too. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT Last edited by 3/2 STA SS; 10-10-2011 at 09:59 PM..

10-15-2011, 11:14 AM	#12
pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: My MKII Project nice rig. your enhancements look great! __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian