New Ruger MK III 22/45 Lite

[muggsy]

Yeah, I keep trying to dry fire without the magazine... pulling... and pulling.... Then I realize... Oh yeah, the danged magazine safety! I wiped down the mags and put them aside and don't want to mess with them... being rust-able! I wiped them down with a silicone cloth.

I ordered 3 more mags from Ruger, trying to use their 20% off deal when you register your new toy. I cancelled my attempt last year after getting another 10/22 because the 20% off wasn't showing in the order. You put the discount code in the special instructions... like that worked! Not!

I called their customer service number and chose what I thought should get me a service rep., but no, I got a canned recording... no help! I guess I'll have to email them. They are another outfit that charges you upfront and then you wait... and wait....

I'm spending way too much money... saving money ONLINE!

Wynn

Remove the magazine disconnect and replace it with a Mark II hammer bushing and you'll get rid of that problem. So easy that even Muggsy could do it using all ten of my thumbs.

[wyntrout]

I got another flier/email from CDNN last night and saw that they had Ruger MK2/3 22/45 mags and ordered 5 for $24.99 each.

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/ruger.html

There was another offer for free shipping on an order of $100 or more. I used that, too... coupon code "fs100" entered at checkout. I saved the $9.99 shipping charge.

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/specials.html

Wynn

[jeepster09]

Remove the magazine disconnect and replace it with a Mark II hammer bushing and you'll get rid of that problem. So easy that even Muggsy could do it using all ten of my thumbs.

Take it even a step further and get this kit.....I just got one and it is slick!

http://majesticarms.com/id10.html

[Planedude]

Thanks for the link jeepster, I bookmarked it!

[wyntrout]

Got my 5 MkIII 22/45 mags in today from CDNN... priority mail... ordered the 27th, sent 29th, and arrived today.

CDNN keeps getting in all kinds of stuff... AR's, too, under $1K... even under $900!

Wynn

[Alfonse]

Take it even a step further and get this kit.....I just got one and it is slick!

http://majesticarms.com/id10.html

With one of those kits, I would probably shoot my old standard more. Added to the list.

[wyntrout]

I did buy the 3.2 kit, but from Midway with lower shipping and cost! It gave me several things I wanted... the better trigger and NO magazine safety! Plus... the magazines shoot out of the grip now when the mag release button is pushed!

I installed that a few days ago and still need to go to the range with it... and my Tactical Solutions .22 conversion for the G19/G23's.

I just ordered some ammo from Sportsman's Guide... Colt .22 LR Round-Nosed High Velocity that might work in my TSG-22.


Talk about bang for your buck... this is an absolute steal of a deal on .22 Long Rifle Ammunition for plinking or target shooting. 40-grain lead round nose bullet. Muzzle velocity: 1,250 f.p.s. Muzzle energy: 138 ft.-lbs.
Order yours ONLINE today!

50 rounds Colt® .22LR 40 Grain LRN Ammo


50 rounds Colt® .22LR 40 Grain LRN Ammo

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$6.64

Non-Member $6.99

I went ahead and became a member again... coupons and lower prices might pay for that quickly, if they get any more kinds of .22 that I want.

Wynn

[b4uqzme]

Take it even a step further and get this kit.....I just got one and it is slick!

http://majesticarms.com/id10.html

friggin cool! thanks

[wyntrout]

I saved at least $10 on the price with Midway including some on the shipping and handling as well by getting it with a bunch of other stuff. Midway's pretty reasonable with shipping... and FAST!

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/243...i-ii-iii-22-45

Other Majestic stuff there:

http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby...mensionid=2773

Wynn

[ParabellumJ]

New Ruger MK III 22/45 Lite

Nice gun you got there Wynn. I had a Mk III a few years back but we had to part ways. I found that the takedown and reassembly process wasn't worth the trouble. The manual never made mention of a hammer and 4 letter words as required tools, but for some reason I needed them to put the Fokker back together.

[wyntrout]

I got to the range yesterday with the Ruger Mark III 22/45 to test the Majestic 3.2 Trigger kit. I also took the Mag-na-ported P40 with the new Big Dot Night Sights... still trying to "bond" with that combo.

The 22/45 ran fine and I really liked the improvements with the 3.2 kit. The trigger pull was lightened and shortened... great improvement! The magazines shot out when released and the cursed magazine safety was gone!

I fired about 200 rounds of Federal Value Pack 525 ammo with absolutely no malfunctions... so I think I got that right! Getting the gun back together after the installation was a pain... trying to get that thing in the grip in correctly for the first time was a PITA, but with YouTube and following various directions step-by-step, I got the pistol back together! I was definitely learning as I went. I'm quite happy with the 3.2 Kit and can recommend it... cheaper through Midway, though.

I found out that my eyes haven't gotten better and 15 yards is a bit much for my old eyes... pistol rest or not. That proved true for both pistols.

It was fun to shoot the 22/45 and those magazines just emptied so quickly. I did have a problem with the mag loader... probably my not using it correctly, though. I could have used a glove on my left hand for holding the follower down for "manual" loading.

I didn't try adjusting the sights any on this trip, though the rear could use a tiny tweak to the right. My eyes aren't that great and my trigger pull isn't either!

I tried 15 yards offhand and then with the pistol rest... nothing to brag about there!

I fired off 4 mags at the 4 circles rather quickly for transitional shooting... just having fun and yanking the trigger!

Wynn

[wyntrout]

Well, Bruce/Ljutic hasn't posted this on our forum... yet, and it could interest many of you, so I'll post his post on this new product.

They were on sale for $7.99, but if you buy 6 or more they are $5.99, so I bought 20!



http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2...ns+and+Gear%29

Their link:

http://www.tandemkross.com/2245-Plus...pers_p_12.html


I went to their site and watched a few YouTube videos on the new bumper+1 magazine bases and then bought a bunch. I put the Majestic 3.2 Kit in my Mark III22/45 Lite and got ride of the magazine safety disconnect, the creepy trigger, and now the magazines shoot out when the mag release button is pushed... so these could come in handy and the +1 capacity is nice, too!



I bought a passel of these for myself and for resale... if they come in by Friday for the gun show.

Thanks, Bruce!

Wynn

[gb6491]

TandemKross is good to go I have one of their thread protectors and a sight base for my PMR30. They are quality parts and shipped quickly.
Regards,
Greg

[wyntrout]

Those +1 Bumpers worked very well. You have more grip on the magazine for insertion and removal... and the mags shoot out when the release is pushed. The 11-round capacity is an improvement, but I like the improved handling and protection if you drop a mag now.

If you don't have the Majestic 3.2 Kit or the bushing to get rid of the magazine lock, these bumper bases give you a better grip on the magazine to pull it out, but with the kit, the mags drop or shoot right out.

Wynn

[wyntrout]

I'm thinking about some kind of optics for my MK III 22/45 Lite (Black). I want something small... low profile... dot-type or low powered scope... and inexpensive... maybe <= $150. What do you guys/gals have and like. Pictures would be great. Thanks!

Wynn