Keep MKIII or get SR22PB?

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Hi all, need some help deciding on something I've been contemplating the last couple of days. I have about a 1yr old Ruger MKIII 22/45RP 5.5" BBL that I bought for target shooting at the range. Thing is, most times I don't wind up shooting it all that much because to me it's not all that fun. I like the regular semi-autos better. Usually shoot my CZ75B, SR9c or Kimber CustomII. Plus, although I'm yet to do, the thought of tearing that thing apart to clean makes me nauseous. Has anyone seen or shot the new Ruger SR22PB? Looks pretty sweet to me. I'm thinking about selling my MKIII and buying this. What do you guys think. Would the SR22PB still be a good range gun? Would you do it? If I do, what do you think my MKIII is worth still in excellent condition maybe 300 rounds fired?
 
The Ruger MK III is not hard to dissasemble and clean. Read the manual carefully, and reference it throughout the process. Also take a look at some Youtube videos on the subject. It is a very accurate .22, and the SR-22 while more like a service style sidearm will not be as accurate.

I've got four MK II's. They are ALL fun to shoot. You will learn to appreciate the MK series guns. They can be made match accurate with a few minor mods. As you gain experience, you may want a really accurate .22 pistol. I wouldn't sell it.
 
Keep the MKIII. It will be more accurate and probably even more reliable. You can learn how to disassemble the MK series pistols, its really not that hard once you have done it a few times.

Plus the MKIII has lots of upgrade options like trigger kits and different grips to customize it to your tastes.

If shooting the MKIII isn't that much fun to you, try moving your target back or get some NRA bullseye targets and shoot one-handed. You'll quickly see the challenge.
 
I suspect the MKIII isn't as fun to shoot because it does give a loud bang, flash and recoil, the will be true of the SR22.

I took a first time person shooting a few guns a few months back. The bigger the cartridge the more fun he had. Such is life with the 22.

Regarding cleaning, I clean my MKII about every 500-700 rounds or about every 6 months. Not a big deal to me. The thing keeps shooting and shooting and shooting......
 
"The double action pull on the SR22 comes in just under 10 lbs. You can also thumb cock the skeletonized hammer and the single action pull is nice and clean at just over 4.5 lbs."
-http://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/ruger-sr22pb/

I'm out on that. But if you want to switch, more power to you.
 
VQ trigger kit into the MKIII and you get right around a 2-2.5lb break with adjustable pre-travel and over-travel.
 
I would not sell my MK III 22/45 to get the SR22 but I am considering owning both. I know that they are the same caliber but I find it hard to compare them in terms of "which is better" because they are different styles. For only 300 after shipping I will probably end up buying one at some point.
 
I have both. I wouldn't sell one for the other. The 22/45 has a much better stock trigger.

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The Rugers don't require a gunsmith degree to disassemble I don't know how this rumor got started? There are plenty of you-tube videos so you don't even need a manual. When you bought your gun you may have been better off buying a MKII, I like many others have owned and shot them for years and years.

The SR is not going to be as accurate if you plan to target shoot with it. I'm not sure what you mean by a "regular semi-auto" so I can't speak to that but you can do worse than your MKIII for target shooting that's for sure.
 
Thanks all. I'll probably keep the MKIII and just put better sights on it (suggestions please) and get the SR later this year. I think the all black sights are biggest reason I don't enjoy it that much.
 
Personally, I'd keep the 22/45. While I prefer to the standard Mk series, the 22/45 does keep a lot of the features from that line. It's one of the best series of .22 pistols out there.

The SR22 I think is a nice curiosity piece that could be a fun shooter, but I don't think it'll compare to the older models.

Not to mention that with a 3.5" barrel vs the 5.5" on your existing gun, plus the DA/SA vs SAO as well, I'd imagine that few people would be able to shoot the SR22 as well as your 22/45.
 
Why not sell and get a Kadet kit for your CZ?
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That is actually a darn good recommendation. Or just get the Kadet Kit and keep the Ruger, and get the other Ruger. :D
 
Plus, although I'm yet to do, the thought of tearing that thing apart to clean makes me nauseous
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what do you think my MKIII is worth still in excellent condition maybe 300 rounds fired?
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With these two statements together? ... I'll give you $150 for it, if it has box, mags, papers, etc.

It isn't in "excellent condition" ... it is a dirty used gun. I'd only offer so much because I have a passing fancy for the model and would be willing to do a parts swap to VQ stuff on my own workbench.
 
if you don't like black sights, tacsol makes a red or green fiber optic front for $20 off midway. hiviz does the same for 30 and is what ruger uses on factory guns I believe. you can get a white outline notch (ala glock) or a V notch rear blade with a white line (like on the hunter model)

Fingernail polish or model paint can be had for a buck or 2.
 
Remove the mag disconnect on that MKIII and disassembly is a lot easier. The takedown pin and receiver removal also get easier after a few times. Mine was really tight the first one or two times. My g/f has a MKI and it is no trouble at all.

Bonus is that once I had the mag disconnect out, I used the spring from that on the last shot hold open to complete my "slingshot" mod so the LSHO works just like an autoloader should :cool:
 
I just removed the spring from the BHO so now it works by gravity just like the MKI and MKII... slingshots are not a problem now.
 
Bolt Hold Open/slide lock button. In stock configuration it's spring loaded so you can't "slingshot" the bolt to release it; you have to press the button down to close the bolt (after inserting a new magazine). If you remove the spring you can pull the bolt to the rear and the BHO will drop out of the way so you can let go of the bolt and chamber a round, like the MKI and MKII guns (and almost every other semi-auto pistol).

It won't run reliably upside-down, though, if that's an issue for you. ;)

Blueyes' mod may be better. I'm not familiar with it.
 
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Bolt Hold Open/slide lock button. In stock configuration it's spring loaded so you can't "slingshot" the bolt to release it; you have to press the button down to close the bolt (after inserting a new magazine). If you remove the spring you can pull the bolt to the rear and the BHO will drop out of the way so you can let go of the bolt and chamber a round, like the MKI and MKII guns (and almost every other semi-auto pistol).

It won't run reliably upside-down, though, if that's an issue for you. ;)

Blueyes' mod may be better. I'm not familiar with it.
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I have no issue slingshotting mine, the bolt release drops when I tug back on the bolt no problem.
 
1KPerDay said:
It won't run reliably upside-down, though, if that's an issue for you. ;)
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I ran without the spring, just using gravity for some time. When the action gets grungy after a few rounds of shooting steel at my clubs monthly matches, sometimes I still had to give that lever a nudge.

I don't have any pics of the mod, but I just ground a bit of clearance behind the LSHO lever right where it's pivot is for the mag disconnect spring to fit in there. I then bent the spring around a bit and I think trimmed one end some. Felt like it was a perfect use for that extra spring that Ruger included in the pistol. It works well and now always runs exactly like my 1911 :)
 
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