plink/shoot steel at 0-25 yards
With current magazines, you can reverse the pull down tab to the other dude, do it'll work fine with the older Rugers.If you go with the MK I make sure its the version that will take the 10-round MK II mags as the old 9 round ones aren't so easy to find these days.
I don't know if the old MkIs come pre-drilled for optical sights. Otherwise I would consider this the best deal for your use.1. Ruger Mark I Standard, used but like new, blued, 6" barrel, fixed sights, no box. Made in 1976 (Bicentennial model). $220.
I know the older K-22s are sweet, sweet, guns. I would expect the newer ones like this to be almost as good. IMO the price is good, but not a steal by any means.2. S&W 617, used, with internal lock, six-shot, LNIB, with box, $620.
IF truly new, it should includea factory base for scope rings. I consider that a decent price for a new MkIII Hunter, although prices often vary by location.3. Ruger Mk III Target, Stainless, NIB, $470.
Like the Target model, this one should come with a scope base, too. This seems overpriced to me, though, as I bought a brand new one from Davidson's about a year ago for $100 less and even today would consider anything more than $500 to be too much and would expect a price closer to the Target model. Again, priced can very depending on location.4. Ruger Mk III Competition, NIB, $530.