[Quoheleth]

Posted this also on RugerForum.net, but am adding it here as well.

Other than the grip angle (and the associated internal changes due to it) are there any major differences between the two models - particularly in accuracy? I ask because the .22/45 seems to be considerably less expensive.

FWIW, we're looking at the 5", adjustable sight model.

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[Pilot]

I have both. A 5 inch Bull Barrel MK II and a 4 inch Bull Barrel 22/45. I bought the 22/45 as a light woods carry gun. Its lighter than my MK II due to the polymer frame and shorter barrel. I like the MK II better due to the grip angle. I also prefer the steel frame and heel mag release although I know the MK III has a button release now. I also have a MK II Standard with the 4 inch "pencil" barrel but have not shot that yet as its the 50th Anniversary edition.

[MechAg94]

I have a 22/45 that is a target model with a longer barrel. I like it a lot. I don't know if it is more or less accurate. I never tried to test that. It is a bull barrel, but the function is nearly identical. I can't imagine the inherent accuracy would be much different.

At the time I bought it, the target model was the same price as the regular model (~$200).

[ChrisMG]

Differences are purely personal preference. I happen to like the 1911 style (granted that's stretching it a bit) grip versus the luger/glock type grip of the original model.

[Quoheleth]

So a bull-barrelled .22/45 with a red-dot optic ought to be a target-spinning, clays-shattering, golf-ball driving fool?

<giggle...giggle>

Thegunsource.com has them right now for $213 + shipping. That beats Buds by about $10.

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