22/45 MK III vs Standard MK III

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Hello all.

I'll be getting my first pistol soon, (waiting on CFO, then CFC) and I've decided on a Ruger MK III.

Just wondering if anyone can tell me, is there any difference other than grip between the standard, and the 22/45?
I want the 5 1/2" bull barrel, blued. The 22/45 seems to be ~$90 cheaper than the standard so I'm curious why?


Thanks
 
We bought both, to see which we liked better, and ended up selling the 22/45. Aside from the grip, the mags are a bit different, with the 22/45 mags having an extra piece sticking out the front of the base plate. Both are good guns, IMHO - no real difference. Both functioned equally well.
 
The 22/45 is all plastic on the lower end and a bit lighter that is why it is cheaper. the upper reciever and barrel are identical. They take different mags and field stripping procedure is a bit harder with the 22/45.

I have the MKIII stainless and my buddy has the 22/45. I went with the regular model because I wanted to add Hogue grips. You cannot change grips on the 22/45 without major modifications.
 
We have the Mk III 22/45, which was a nice $310 from P&D. I love the Colt 1911 grip angle and my wife likes the narrow grips...I'm sold :)
 
22/45 sits in the hand like a single stack 1911, which is why I chose it.
The perfect companion to the perfect pistol.:stirthepot2:
 
agilent_one said:
22/45 sits in the hand like a single stack 1911, which is why I chose it.
The perfect companion to the perfect pistol.:stirthepot2:
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That alone should be reason enough if you plan on getting other pistols that are either a 1911 or mimic the frame angle. And that's pretty much ANY pistol other than the Ruger MkII/III and a few others that share the extreme frame angle.

I'm not saying that you can't switch back and forth but it seems like you're making it harder on yourself by having a variety of frame angles that are radically different.
 
BCRider said:
That alone should be reason enough if you plan on getting other pistols that are either a 1911 or mimic the frame angle. And that's pretty much ANY pistol other than the Ruger MkII/III and a few others that share the extreme frame angle.

I'm not saying that you can't switch back and forth but it seems like you're making it harder on yourself by having a variety of frame angles that are radically different.
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That, and the 1911 is the pinnacle of pistol engineering. :stirthepot2:
 
It all comes down to if you can live with that grip and not want other options. I have a 1911 and I could care less if my grip is the same on my .22 pistol. The Hogue grips I have are awesome with the thumb rest.

Should the grip on my 629 S&W be the same as my 1911?

You are making a great choice by choosing the Ruger and I think you made your decision a few posts ago. Enjoy!
 
Thanks everyone for your input, I've just ordered a MKIII target with bull barrel in stainless. Thanks Elwood Epps!
Hard to go wrong either way with this pistol right !? I think I'll be happy with my choice.
 
faswagon said:
Thanks everyone for your input, I've just ordered a MKIII target with bull barrel in stainless. Thanks Elwood Epps!
Hard to go wrong either way with this pistol right !? I think I'll be happy with my choice.
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Great choice. Consider getting the Hogue grips, they rock. Also the hiViz front sight is a great addition. Here is a picture of mine to tide you over.

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Yes I've been admiring yours already :D I've got the hogue grips on order with it.

Think I'll call epps in the morning and add a Burris Fastfire to the order too!

Have you found your Ruger likes a certain ammo over others? I've got 4000+ rounds of CCI Minimags, and probably 1500 of mixed federal and winchester bulk pack, and ~1500 of CCi Blaser so it'll probably get a mixed diet of those until I find what it like s best.
 
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