22 LR Ruger MkII

**Bue** · 06-13-2012, 07:45 AM

Want to add a couple of semi auto 22s to our preps. I currently own a variity ie Sig, Ruger, Buckmark etc. Thinking of going over to all Ruger MKII for simplicity of common mags. Whats everybody else doing in this reguard?

**Hummer** · 06-13-2012, 08:46 AM

If you make it a MkIII it comes with scope mount base. I have mine fitted with a 2-7X NC Star Pistol Scope and with good ammo I can get groups around 1.5" at 50 yards. at 100 yards it prints about 5" and holding about two feet high I can keep them in "D " Silhouette at 200 yards. I got the Commemorative Model w/ the wood grips but the standard would be just fine with plastic grips. Scope is easily installed. Also I use Weaver Quad Lock see thru scope mount #49063 for rings which allows me to also use iron sights at same time.

BTW I also have 3 MK IIs. but they don't allow scope mounts. If I could trade them for MK IIIs I would.

I let my friend shoot it and he is now giving squirrels a fit in his pecan tree grove. He bought the stainless model and loves it.

Mix up some Ed's Red, put in spray bottle from Home Depot and just open action and spray inside well to wash out unburned powder residue and bullet lube. No need to dissassemble to clean. Use Special care to clean with rod and don't let rod rub on side of barrel at muzzle.

Ed's Red 1/3rd Mercon Dexron Trans Fluid, 1/3rd mineral spirits (paint thinner), 1/3 rd K1 Kerosene or Off Road Diesel. I mix it 1 1/2 gal at a time. Also great for many other things like locks, hinges, control cables on mowers. Kills entire fire ant mounds quickly by just spraying ones you see after kicking mound.

You can also use it to start camp fires. Save small glass jars and make up samples for your friends that come by.

**drt4lfe** · 06-13-2012, 08:48 AM

Good idea for many reasons.......same mags......a good set or repair parts will work for all......whoever will use these won't have to learn a bunch of different pistols.....same reason I have 2 Glock 9mm's.......always gonna have a magazine and ammo that will work........I also have a Ruger 22/45 and 10 mags.....my 22 of choice...harder to work on, but a reliable and long lasting pistol.....possibly the best....

**Applejack** · 06-13-2012, 04:47 PM

I have a ruger LCP 380 automatic with lazer. This is the one I went to the training classes on and I really like it. very light weight and easy to carry.
Applejack

**Oscar Wilde** · 06-13-2012, 05:41 PM

I have a Ruger .22 standard, a MK I and a MK II. They share the same magazines. I have been told that they are not interchangeable with the MK III .... I don't have a MK III so have to plead ignorance here, Bue.

I don't see that it's an issue but the safety on the standard and the MK I lock the slide open and in battery, not the MK II and it has a separate slide lock.

O.W.

**gaLadhon** · 06-13-2012, 05:52 PM

The spousal unit would definately have a kiniption if I were to buy another gun, but this sounds like something I would really like to add to my christmas wish list. Could do a LOT of cheap practice shooting with that!

**Bue** · 06-13-2012, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Hummer

If you make it a MkIII it comes with scope mount base. I have mine fitted with a 2-7X NC Star Pistol Scope and with good ammo I can get groups around 1.5" at 50 yards. at 100 yards it prints about 5" and holding about two feet high I can keep them in "D " Silhouette at 200 yards. I got the Commemorative Model w/ the wood grips but the standard would be just fine with plastic grips. Scope is easily installed. Also I use Weaver Quad Lock see thru scope mount #49063 for rings which allows me to also use iron sights at same time.

BTW I also have 3 MK IIs. but they don't allow scope mounts. If I could trade them for MK IIIs I would.

I let my friend shoot it and he is now giving squirrels a fit in his pecan tree grove. He bought the stainless model and loves it.

Mix up some Ed's Red, put in spray bottle from Home Depot and just open action and spray inside well to wash out unburned powder residue and bullet lube. No need to dissassemble to clean. Use Special care to clean with rod and don't let rod rub on side of barrel at muzzle.

Ed's Red 1/3rd Mercon Dexron Trans Fluid, 1/3rd mineral spirits (paint thinner), 1/3 rd K1 Kerosene or Off Road Diesel. I mix it 1 1/2 gal at a time. Also great for many other things like locks, hinges, control cables on mowers. Kills entire fire ant mounds quickly by just spraying ones you see after kicking mound.

You can also use it to start camp fires. Save small glass jars and make up samples for your friends that come by.

Will have to look at the MkIII I like the MkII cause I could drive tent pegs with it if I'm out of ammo just a good solid piece

**Clem** · 06-18-2012, 01:16 PM

There are four primary differences between the MK II and MK III: mag release moved from base of grip to a button in the same position as a 1911 mag release; addition of the magazine safety; addition of the loaded chamber indicator; addition of the lock activated by a key. Of these, the only significant one, to my mind, is the mag release. The others can be deleted or ignored without harm.
Other than these changes, everything else is minor. The more recent MK IIs were drilled and tapped for the scope mount; all the MK IIIs are drilled and tapped; and the MK III takes a different magazine due to the mods required for the release of the MK III.
I have a MK II and two MK IIIs. I found the heal mag release of the MK II nearly unusable. I finally found an extended mag release that was big enough for usability but small enough to be relatively unobtrusive. That gun is also very accurate and now has a holo red sight on it.
The MK IIIs are good, but I can’t stand the mag safety. There are multiple ways to eliminate the issue. I chose to replace the hammer and bushing with a Volquartzen MK II hammer and a MK II bushing and it removes the mag safety and makes it identical to a MK II. I like the mag release, but it is too short. I modified mine with a 1911 mag release extension button, but someone now makes an extended mag release so you could get one of those from Midway. Some people get upset by the loaded chamber indicator. I ignore mine for the most part and I totally ignore the lock.
The Ruger autos have a reputation for durability. It is well earned.