Ruger MKII - One on the way

In The Black

In The Black

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Once the CFO deems me fit, I'll have an MKII on the way from a fellow CGNer.

6-7/8 barrel.

I had just sold a pistol, I wasn't looking for one, really know nothing about them. I've never even owned a Ruger.

I see that they have their takedown nuances, but beyond that, what do I need to know?

Any tweaks that I should do, to yield a good result?

I don't have a pistol with optics, I'm considering a red dot...


She's slow tonight, thought I'd toss this out there.

Cheers.

ITB
 
As far as the take down frustration..

this tool works well according to one CGNer h ttp://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/handgun-tools/takedown-tools/the-all-in-one-tool-prod71445.aspx
 
I just need a small probe to get under the release, no other tools required for simple disassembly.

ht tps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ_wTmiko0g

ht tp://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/FIREARMS/ruger_mkii.pdf

I don't pull the barrelled receiver from the pistol grip each time.

old toothbrush handy for removing powder residue around the breachface and bolt face.

Need to clean about every 300 rds.
 
silverfoxdj said:
As far as the take down frustration..

this tool works well according to one CGNer h ttp://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/handgun-tools/takedown-tools/the-all-in-one-tool-prod71445.aspx
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You can also find it on Amazon.com

Google the reviews.

It works on all Mark series I, II, III and 22/45
I disassembled and reassembled mine more often these last four weeks that in the last 3.5 years.

Then, if you really to soup-up your Rugger, change all the innards you can
with Volquartsen parts.
 
Get rid of the mag disconnect with a Sam Lam's bushing. He's located in North York. Great guy and he'll install it for you…

Never mind….thought you bought a MKIII. Where are my glasses:)
 
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johNTO said:
Get rid of the mag disconnect with a Sam Lam's bushing. He's located in North York. Great guy and he'll install it for you…

Never mind….thought you bought a MKIII. Where are my glasses:)
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It looks like he sells one for the MKII as well. I'll keep this in mind. Watched the video for the MK III, it looks like it's worth every nickel.

Thanks.

ITB
 
Volquartsen parts: the trigger kit wasn't really a help. While it is adjustable, if you tune it to take up creep and slack, the trigger won't set/reset correctly. I've now tuned it to the minimum needed for flawless functioning, and it is a sloppy trigger at least as bad as the factory. (Still very serviceable)

Disassembly: print out a copy of the instructions. Hosted on Gun talk I believe. It is a pain, but you'll learn and get over it.

Bloodthirsty: the part of the bolt carrier that you grab and #### has a tendency to bite fingers. They get pinched against the sharp edges of the frame. For this reason I do recommend the volquartzen bolt. Haven't had a single bite since getting it, and it otherwise is at least as good as the original.
 
I have a few Mark II and Mark iii's, once you have watched the video and done it couple of times you will have no problems. I am just going to list a mark II stainless on the EE today as I have too many, they are great guns
 
In The Black said:
Oh dear. I better check that out. (very sinister vibe to the "BWAHAHA") I'm usually pretty good with putting it back together, as long as I took it apart.

As for Volquartsen, are the parts worth it?

ITB
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the sear is the best money you can spend for a nice trigger
the rest of the parts are nice especially the trigger
 
do any of you take the barrel off? I have a stainless bull barrel that I can not get the barrel off to clean even using a rubber mallet, but I dont think it has been taken down that far since it was made in the 80s?
 
ekj56789 said:
do any of you take the barrel off? I have a stainless bull barrel that I can not get the barrel off to clean even using a rubber mallet, but I dont think it has been taken down that far since it was made in the 80s?
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I always take off the barrel when cleaning, usually after the 500 round mark just because it Isn't any extra work.
 
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