Ruger Mark III - HOLY 5H!7 IT'S BIG!!!

Mr. Friendly said:
so, I'm a ninny when it comes to mechanical stuff (thank god for gunsmiths), but at the range today, I only got two shots off because it refused to chamber a round. would get stuck when it hit the back of the bullet to lift up.

I'm not sure if perhaps the springs are so spunky on the new mags that it doesn't have the power to chamber, but yeh, no go. I oiled the action yesterday, ran some patches down the barrel (not dirty, no surprise for a new gun).

thoughts as to what could be causing this?
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The pin that passes through the frame and comes out by the safety holds some of the trigger group in place may have slipped out just a bit, happened to me, should be flush. take a look.
 
will do bob.

ammo I was using was the Remington Bucket O Bullets. didn't think of trying other ammo, to be honest.

just flipped over to my 1911-22 and shot that for 4 hours. nobody else was there, so I couldn't ask for any assistance to look it over and see if anything was 'obvious'.
 
My Buckmark likes CCI Blazer, Minimag and SV, Fed 525 Bulk, Win M22. Finicky with Win 555/525/333. Hates Win Wildcat. I have not tried Rems lately for they are known to be dirty. A fellow shooter has used Rem Bucket of Bullets with good results on High Standard Citation. Not as dirty as before. Only powder residue on fingers. I am assuming that you are referring to a new gun. If not ammo related, check your extractor. Mine suggests a wear on extractor after approximately 5000 rds. I have to file a little material out to restore its original shape. Other than this minor issue, the pistol is awesome.

Mr. Friendly said:
will do bob.

ammo I was using was the Remington Bucket O Bullets. didn't think of trying other ammo, to be honest.

just flipped over to my 1911-22 and shot that for 4 hours. nobody else was there, so I couldn't ask for any assistance to look it over and see if anything was 'obvious'.
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Assuming that no one was messing with the recoil spring it should be fine.

If you're using new mags check the inside of the curved in lips to ensure there's no burrs on the edges that might be biting into the brass and producing lots of drag.
 
I don't know how you could consider a MKIII a large pistol.

I have had 2 bull barrel models, one with the 22/45 grip and one with the original style. Both worked flawlessly with any ammo.
 
cadgo said:
I don't know how you could consider a MKIII a large pistol.
I have had 2 bull barrel models, one with the 22/45 grip and one with the original style. Both worked flawlessly with any ammo.
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I can, because the only thing I have to compare it against is the Browning 1911-22-A1, which actually is a small pistol.
 
I guess you're right. perhaps I can 'profit'...especially so since I bought 5 extra mags for it!

cadgo said:
I don't know how you could consider a MKIII a large pistol.
I have had 2 bull barrel models, one with the 22/45 grip and one with the original style. Both worked flawlessly with any ammo.
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I can, because the only thing I have to compare it against is the Browning 1911-22-A1, which actually is a small pistol.
 
....I can, because the only thing I have to compare it against is the Browning 1911-22-A1, which actually is a small pistol.
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Which is also what I suggested. You simply got off on the wrong step so now you think that proper size and proper material guns are big and heavy. Shoot those full size options for a while and the Browning experience will change until you see it as the light and dainty little thing that it is.

My first handgun was the rather massive and heavy CZ Shadow. Shortly after that I got a nice condition used S&W 422 that weighs just a little over half what the CZ weighs. It felt like a feather in my hands as a result. It all just depends on what we're used to.
 
I think the Ruger MK3 .22 cal with heavy bull/target barrel is hands down the best semi auto .22 cal pistol. I've seen suppressed versions in the U.S. That are simply breath taking .....in a FDE or OD green finish....an assassins wet dream lol

Sounds like a hand clap...


Btw good purchase :) enjoy.
 
I think you will quickly develop muscle memory and be able to handle it just fine. The key is to take it out and shoot it regularly until you get used to it. I had a bull barrel Mk II in the 80's that was a handful for me but I ended up shooting it just fine in bullseye league. Just bought a Mk III target in stainless and can't wait to get it out to shoot.
 
I got the MkIII target competition last summer. I have put 4000 rounds through it with about 5 jams or misfires. It has been a really good gun. My brother in law doesn't like it because he has small hands. Have you checked out " The Ultimate Clip Loader "? You wouldn't regret it.
 
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