I Need Some Input On Which .22 Pistol To Buy. I Am Looking Between The Sig Mesqeto Or The Ruger Mark 3. This Will Be My First Handgun And I Don't Want To Make The Wrong Choice. I Have Read That The Sig Can Be A Little Fussey With Ammo But Is Way Eaiser To Maintain And Clean Compared To The Ruger. Any Feedback Would Be Great. Thanks
Help: Sig Mesqeto Or Ruger Mark 3 ????
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OK, I gotta ask... why is the Mk II better than the Mk III?
I would buy a Ruger as my first pistol. They have been making them since the 1950s IIRC and if you ever have a problem someone will know how to fix it. Ruger will shoot anything but not so for the Sig. Sig looks cool though!
And like Nine has already mentioned you might want to consider the 22/45 versions that have a grip angle of the 1911s (Colt 45). If you buy a 1911 in the future you won't have to get used to the different angle.
And its good to see someone new to handguns starting with a 22LR. Good choice and have fun!
Fudd
Mr fudd,
Basically, the differences between mkII and mkIII are:
The position of the magazine release button,
All MkIII have a loaded chamber indicator (pretty ugly, and it does collect powder and dirt, so cleaning will be more difficult)
MkIII cannot be fired/dryfired without a mag in.
For reliability and accuracy it's all the same: great!
+1 for Ruger, pay the extra money to get a high end model like competition target. This gun is way better shooter than I am.
Basically, the differences between mkII and mkIII are:
The position of the magazine release button,
All MkIII have a loaded chamber indicator (pretty ugly, and it does collect powder and dirt, so cleaning will be more difficult)
MkIII cannot be fired/dryfired without a mag in.
For reliability and accuracy it's all the same: great!
+1 for Ruger, pay the extra money to get a high end model like competition target. This gun is way better shooter than I am.
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I am kicking my butt for selling my Ruger. Worked great, with every ammo put through it.
The chamber indicator can be removed and the mag disconnect can be disabled if one is so inclined. I don't mind them. I sold my MKII after I received my MKIII. Along with these two "features", the grip on the MKIII is considerably thiner than the MKII.
and the ejection port is slightly larger on the MKIII.
Oh yes, and there is an internal lock. Never use it and it never really comes to mind. They give you two "keys" and there is a small hole in the frame. <Below the safety, once the safety is engaged, it screws in and forces the safety to remain engaged.>
and the ejection port is slightly larger on the MKIII.
Oh yes, and there is an internal lock. Never use it and it never really comes to mind. They give you two "keys" and there is a small hole in the frame. <Below the safety, once the safety is engaged, it screws in and forces the safety to remain engaged.>
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