Ruger MKII vs. MKIII

[tyler500e]

I remember thinking some years ago that I would some day get the Mark II with the 10 inch barrel. Does Ruger no longer manufacture a .22 pistol with that huge barrel?

I've been looking at the new Mark III's, those of you that have shot them and have also shot Mark II's, which do you prefer?

 

[Nugilum]

I'm a MarkII person all the way!

I'm not too fond of the "Kaliforniaed" version (AKA MKIII).

 

[Nugilum]

I just called Ruger, and they said they no longer make their .22 auto-loading pistols with 10 inch barrels.

If you're hankering for one, it'll be used. And I wish you the best of luck in finding one reasonably priced. However I could be wrong ...

Gunbroker Bidding on a 10" MKII Target (link)

 

[deacon8]

I don't really have any experience with the mk III, but I prefer the mk II's looks by a long shot. Not a big fan of a those radical changes that Ruger made.

Just thought I would throw that out there.

 

[CWL]

I've owned 2 MKII, still have one.

Never needed to get a MKIII since the MKII has worked flawlessly in over 10 years. Never been disassembled or cleaned yet beyond a bore snake, some brake cleaner spray and a few drops of oil occasionally.