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- Aaaaaadmontin AB
Just like the title says boys - any recommendations? Any preferences or recommendations? What are you running in yours? Your two cents is - always, sincerely appreciated.
Accurizing the Ruger MKIII Semiauto
- Thread starter One Lung Wonder
- Start date
Hunter1970
CGN frequent flyer
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- in the shadows behind you
Did a magazine disconnect mod and installed the replacement bushing (Canadian made). It hasn't hit the range yet for results.
I put the MKII Volquartsen Accurizing Kit into my MKIII. I used every part in the kit and now my trigger is down to 1.25lbs, no creep, fast reset. The mag safety is gone, the mags also drop cleanly out of the frame. My MKIII is by far my favourite handgun to shoot now and anyone that tries it that has a Ruger instantly asks me where they can by the VQ kit; which you can by at Sylvestre Sports in Alberta. The LCI is personal choice and does not affect the accuracy of the pistol at all - I left mine in as I have zero extraction issues with it in.
- Location
- West Quebec
Nice I'm still pondering and looking for a nice used Hunter
I've seen your WTB ad posted up. I picked mine up at a non-CGN sponsor last year for $700 at an annual sale - I couldn't say no. I'm into it now for about $1000 but it is worth every penny. I know you have a Model 41 and I would love to compare my Ruger to a 41 some day.
- Location
- West Quebec
I'm planning to do the same if I can find the right deal..
I installed the Majestic Arms speed strip kit. Was money well spent ($70 from mdgardner). It got rid of that damned mag disconnect, reduced the trigger pull from 6lbs down to about 3.5 and makes cleaning a hell of a lot easier. The mag falls freely now as well which is nice
Yep, I did exactly all this too (including leaving the LCI in) and just love the changes. Crisp light trigger, the mags drop free, and no need to fuss around with mag insertion to dry fire when stripping for cleaning. My extractor was chipped, so I added a Volquartsen extractor too, but I've left the stock one in my other 22/45's and they work fine. I also lightly stoned and polished the bolt, and increased the radius of the corner that resets the hammer (stone & polish after).
My 22/45's now eat any ammo, including the cheapest bulk like Winchester Wildcats & Remington Bucket-o-Bullets. I still get some FTF's, but I think that's more a reflection of the quality of the ammo. There is a firing pin mod I've read about, but not tried yet. It involves modifying the profile of the firing pin so that energy is not wasted trying to crush the very edge of the rim. The striking energy is then concentrated on the sections of the rim where the primer material is. May try that one on a slow rainy evening
I also tried some different sights. The stock target sites are great. I tried some Williams fibre optic Fire Sights which were easier to see in daylight, but for best accuracy given my aged eyes, a red dot works best for me. If I do want to go after some tight groups, I normally stick with something like CCI Std Velocity ammo. Warning, there are a lot of aftermarket parts for these babies, and tinkering with them can become addictive
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- West Quebec
Tinkering and addons are my worst fears it could get out of hand if I wanted to turn a Ruger III hunter into a real Bullseye tack driver
Not really. You could really get away with just the VQ sear and trigger, plus springs if you think you need them. The OE hammer is fine. An aftermarket mag bushing is nice (eliminates the mag safety) and is only $15. The VQ Accurizing kit is only I think $170. I put on a William's FO rear sight and tried some different custom grips and I have no need for any further tinkering - it's perfect. Though I may polish it to a shine as I watch TV cuz I love handling that pistol
For my Mk III 22/45 Hunter, the first mod has been to changing the mag disconnect bushing (if you choose to do nothing else, change the mag disconnect bushing on your Mk III..best $10 mod ever)...I went with the Sam Lam bushing but there's about 3 popular versions to choose from. I've replaced the rear factory "v" sight with the Williams for better target acquisition, Tandemkross extended mag release, Victory flat trigger and charging handle. Next is to clean up/polish up the magazines.
- Location
- Aaaaaadmontin AB
Oh man. What is an 'LCI' fellas?
And - a speed strip kit?
Thanks for the pics too!!!!
And - a speed strip kit?
Thanks for the pics too!!!!
- Location
- West Quebec
Not really. You could really get away with just the VQ sear and trigger, plus springs if you think you need them. The OE hammer is fine. An aftermarket mag bushing is nice (eliminates the mag safety) and is only $15. The VQ Accurizing kit is only I think $170. I put on a William's FO rear sight and tried some different custom grips and I have no need for any further tinkering - it's perfect. Though I may polish it to a shine as I watch TV cuz I love handling that pistol
Thanks
Loaded Chamber Indicator: the newer Rugers have these, the earlier ones don't.
Speed strip kit: http://majesticarms.com/id10.html Looks like a pretty good kit: makes taking down your Ruger and reassembling it much easier.
- Location
- West Quebec
tagged great thread folks
Sam Lam (Toronto) bushing and magazine disconnect removal is a must. I just pulled a piece of the LCI so it always sits flush. Frankly my fingers couldnt stand the cuts from the bolt, so I bought the full volquartzen bolt, trigger and sear package. The trigger was fussy and needed a lot of fine tuning to get right. Now that it is right, it is a great gun. However, for the parts and the effort, I could have just bought a better gun from the start and saved myself from the dissassembly harassment.
Williams fire sights also a must.
Williams fire sights also a must.
