Ruger Mark III ??

It's a great pistol. I have had a Ruger Target Stainless Mark II since 1991. Haven't done anything to it except install an aftermarket rubber grip, shoot thousands of rounds each year and clean it a few times a year. I just took apart the bolt yesterday for the first time in 21 years in order to thoroughly clean the firing pin and spring.
 
There ARE better ones out there. But unless you're already shooting at the sort of ability level that would see you as a contender for Canada's Olympic handgun team then you won't see the difference between the Ruger and the far more expensive and upper end guns.
 
Excellent. I will keep an eye out and if I cannot find a better desk order the one from cabelas. I think it is a good deal but hope to find a even better one

Thanks T
 
If I were you I'd buy one off the EE. You could get the same pistol in stainless for less money when you factor in the taxes. These pistols are a tried-and true design and they stand up to use so I wouldn't hesitate buying a used one. I bought a well used Mark I that was made in 1966 and it is reliable and accurate and will probably outlast me!
 
I have that same pistol with rubber hogue grips and a red got scope on it, it shoots flawlessly and is a pretty accurate gun. My wife likes it so much I couldnt shoot it anymore, she would never put it down at the range LOL.
 
As great a pistol as the MKIII is I think the 22/45 is just a bit better. The layout of the controls is what makes it work for me. But you can't go wrong with any Ruger
 
Good pistol. Well built, stable platform. The only thing I heard negative is the complex detail stripping. I have shot a few of them a year ago, with a trigger upgrade, 1"-2" grouping @ 25 yards is doable using bulk ammo. Unfortunately, as Ruger is behind production, only few dealers might have them. I bought a Browning Contour, did a trigger mod, and never looked back. If you can find one, go for the Ruger. Otherwise, a Browning Buckmark is a good alternative. At par or better in quality.
 
ambishooter said:
The only thing I heard negative is the complex detail stripping.
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I kept hearing the same thing, however, I watched a very detailed video on youtube that is now one of my favorites on my account and it is really pretty easy if you pay attention to the video and do it a few times.

Can I post a link to it here or is that against the rules?
 
rubberdown said:
I kept hearing the same thing, however, I watched a very detailed video on youtube that is now one of my favorites on my account and it is really pretty easy if you pay attention to the video and do it a few times.

Can I post a link to it here or is that against the rules?
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Post away or better yet, imbed the video. It's been a while since I stripped mine and I'm sure I have forgotten the trick to getting it back together so I'd love to see it again.
 
Disassembly


Re-assembly, there is a tricky part when putting it back together, right around the 11:50 mark he explains this, you have to hold the gun a certain way to get a certain part to dangle in the right position...

 
Hi Eceryone,

Thanks for the replies. I usually do not buy used firearms so will most likely get it from cabelas. Had a bad experience one time and kinda turned me off. Anyone know of any better deal new or in the GTA?

Thanks T
 
I am a Ruger guy, ive had a 1, 2, 22/45, still have my 22/45, I was originally trained on one and the older gentleman told me to go buy one, and I did later that day. It was my first pistol, I used it to train my wife and my oldest, and ill train my youngest on it when he is ready. From my observation of the crowd at the range the choice in target/practice pistols at the club breaks down to a ruger or something else. The 22 autos from most of the big manufacturers compete with the rugers but it tells you something when the ruger is the one that everyone is competing with.
 
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