Ruger .22LR MKIII/MKII

Theo22 · 12-10-2009, 04:32 PM

I've been shooting the crap out of my 10/22 carbine and I love it especially with 50rnd mags. I want to learn pistols now and decided an MKII or III is what I want and not the poly frame. I going to buy use and have never purchased a firearm before what should I be looking for? I know Rugers are tanks but if there is a lemon out there how can I tell?
On top of that, anyone selling?

-First thread ever!

KillermondoDude · 12-10-2009, 06:37 PM

go to a range that rents guns and try them i personally love the Mk3 feels like a damn scalpel in my hands

May or may not be my next gun

Booga · 12-10-2009, 07:01 PM

Ruger's .22 pistols are top-notch. I can't remember hearing a bad word spoken of them. I hope you find one at a good price. :)

ecotechjosh · 12-10-2009, 09:28 PM

I have a SW22A with the target barrel and love it to death. Put thousands of rounds thru it too. I've also heard good things about the ruger one as well.

Metonymy · 12-11-2009, 08:33 AM

Browning Buckmark.... *drool*

Oh, and if you're going to get the Ruger, get a Mk2 and not a Mk3. The 3's are made a bit cheaper IMO.

GixxerPete · 12-11-2009, 11:57 AM

You did say no poly frame, but I have the 22/45 and it's awesome. Same grip angle and basic ergos of a 1911 pistol. I have the 5" stainless bull barrel and it's an absolute tack driver! At any rate you can't go wrong with any of the Ruger .22 pistols, I just prefer the 1911 ergos to Luger ergos.

Theo22 · 12-13-2009, 08:09 AM

Thanks for all the feedback. Went to the Puyallup gun show yesterday. Saw about a dozen rugers. It seem to me that the MkII's fetch 300+ because everyone likes the simplicity of the model and lack of a mag safety. The MkIII's I was looking at seemed to run at a premium because they are new. I dont like the poly frame because I dont feel like drilling into the frame to put on a new grip. Originally I wanted the bull barrel too but now if the tapered barrel is accurate enough I'll go with that and maybe swap out to a Volquartsen barrel/reciver later on. Im closing in though I know im going to find one soon. Thanks again guys.

Theo22 · 12-18-2009, 11:25 AM

Just bought a Mk III 6" barrel with the steel frame! Brand new. Can't wait to go to the range. I bought a box of federal "american eagle" cheap stuff. Anyone recommend anything ammo wise? Sounds like these things shoot just about anything.

KillermondoDude · 12-18-2009, 03:05 PM

My charger just loves them thar minimags

12-10-2009, 04:32 PM	#1
Theo22 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oak Harbor Posts: 3	Ruger .22LR MKIII/MKII I've been shooting the crap out of my 10/22 carbine and I love it especially with 50rnd mags. I want to learn pistols now and decided an MKII or III is what I want and not the poly frame. I going to buy use and have never purchased a firearm before what should I be looking for? I know Rugers are tanks but if there is a lemon out there how can I tell? On top of that, anyone selling? -First thread ever! __________________ "Screw the whales, save the brass"

12-13-2009, 08:09 AM	#7
Theo22 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oak Harbor Posts: 3	Thanks for all the feedback. Went to the Puyallup gun show yesterday. Saw about a dozen rugers. It seem to me that the MkII's fetch 300+ because everyone likes the simplicity of the model and lack of a mag safety. The MkIII's I was looking at seemed to run at a premium because they are new. I dont like the poly frame because I dont feel like drilling into the frame to put on a new grip. Originally I wanted the bull barrel too but now if the tapered barrel is accurate enough I'll go with that and maybe swap out to a Volquartsen barrel/reciver later on. Im closing in though I know im going to find one soon. Thanks again guys. __________________ "Screw the whales, save the brass"

12-18-2009, 11:25 AM	#8
Theo22 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oak Harbor Posts: 3	I found one!! Just bought a Mk III 6" barrel with the steel frame! Brand new. Can't wait to go to the range. I bought a box of federal "american eagle" cheap stuff. Anyone recommend anything ammo wise? Sounds like these things shoot just about anything. __________________ "Screw the whales, save the brass"

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12-10-2009, 06:37 PM	#2
KillermondoDude Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington on the wet side Posts: 312	go to a range that rents guns and try them i personally love the Mk3 feels like a damn scalpel in my hands May or may not be my next gun

12-10-2009, 07:01 PM	#3
Booga Gunslinger Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 96	Ruger's .22 pistols are top-notch. I can't remember hearing a bad word spoken of them. I hope you find one at a good price. :)

12-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#4
ecotechjosh Rifleman Join Date: May 2009 Location: Spokane Posts: 166	I have a SW22A with the target barrel and love it to death. Put thousands of rounds thru it too. I've also heard good things about the ruger one as well.

12-11-2009, 08:33 AM	#5
Metonymy Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 360	Browning Buckmark.... drool Oh, and if you're going to get the Ruger, get a Mk2 and not a Mk3. The 3's are made a bit cheaper IMO.

12-11-2009, 11:57 AM	#6
GixxerPete Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 269	You did say no poly frame, but I have the 22/45 and it's awesome. Same grip angle and basic ergos of a 1911 pistol. I have the 5" stainless bull barrel and it's an absolute tack driver! At any rate you can't go wrong with any of the Ruger .22 pistols, I just prefer the 1911 ergos to Luger ergos.

12-18-2009, 03:05 PM	#9
KillermondoDude Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Washington on the wet side Posts: 312	My charger just loves them thar minimags