Thoughts on the Ruger Mark III (esp Hunter)

[Reverenddel]

The Ruger .22 LR pistol Mark series is probably one of the best designs around, but I beg to differ with how EASY he put that together.

I have created new curse words/expletives based on that gun.

But I own two MKII (Target competition/standard), and I'm looking at a 22/45 because I like the magazine button, and the fact 1911 grips fit it.

[Dreamerx4]

The ruger Mark III hunter is easily one of my favorite guns. Love it! When it came to cleaning, I HATED it. I spoke to Ruger reps about it at the SHOT show, and they agreed it could be "challenging".

The I met a gentleman that owns Majestic Arms. He sells a "speed strip kit" for the ruger Mark III, in a word, it is AWESOME.

I do not get any kick backs, but I am here to tell you that I wholeheartedly love the kit, and it makes cleaning so much nicer!

Here is a link, http://majesticarms.com/id10.html

Wonderful upgrade. Ruger should partner up with him, it makes a great gun, almost perfect. Very enthusiastic thumbs up!

Good luck, Doug

[Mindflayer]

Dreamer - I had that kit in my hands yesterday at the gun show. I should have bought it, eh?

[Dreamerx4]

Yes my friend I think you would have been very happy with it.

I was looking for an easier explanation of tearing it apart, and stumbled upon the website... Felt, uneasy about changing a gun around, goofing something up etc, so I waited.

Ran into the gentleman and his wife at the SHOT show, and spent quite a bit of time talking with him. I bought one , and it has been a terrific purchase. Well worth the money.

To take it apart now, I use an allen wrench.

No more, hold up and while pulling trigger, twist 7 times and do a backflip and it may possibly on the 12th time go back together blah blah blah , puke!

Buy one next time, or just order from his website. It is very rarely I give such a rousing endorsement, this is one of those times. I really can not even say your mileage may vary, it is a great product.

Ruger should take note, and pay the man for his solution and install it in all of their guns.

[Reverenddel]

That..is...AWESOME! Holy CRAP!

[sweetmk22]

I picked up a Hunter a little over a year ago, "used". It is a sweet shooter, but I wanted an optic on it, but did not like the scope mount that came with it.

I found a guy on the "rimfire" site that will custom make them. He made me this mount.

[jgreiner]

I have a Mark III 22/45 and love it. It's my favorite gun but, as you mentioned, a total PITA to strip.

Get one of the speed strip kits for it, makes it much easier. I love it on mine.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/243182 ... -iii-22-45

[Reverenddel]

Ladies, and Gentlemen,

I picked up a used MK III 22/45. I dislike the LCI (Loaded Cartridge Indicator), and the Mag Disconnect.

Looked online...

http://www.tandemkross.com/Mark-III-AND ... _p_16.html

http://www.tandemkross.com/Steel-Ruger- ... g_p_9.html

Problem solved!

As to the "Mark II Dance"? Been doing it for 25+ years.

[dmharvey]

I love my MKIII Target so far. It is VERY accurate and I'm sure it will stay that way for many years.

[Reverenddel]

Parts arrived today, I'll update on the ease of assembly, and conversion to "Non LCI/Mag Disc" MKIII

I know the 22/45 can take grips from the 1911, any suggestions on an inexpensive set? Thanks.

[Reverenddel]

ORDER THOSE PARTS FROM TANDEMKROSS!

Seriously! Once the weapon is disassembled. It's 15 minutes TOPS to put both the LCI replacement, and the Mag Disconnect Bushing replacement, and it's a DIFFERENT GUN!

Mags drop freely! And get the MAG BUMPERS! 11 rounds, and fully work PERFECTLY! Okay, I was NOT paid by Tandemkross, however when you find a company that makes instruction videos ON the website when you order, and provides instructions with them, AND has a toll free for help? SHEEEETT NINJA!

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