Ruger MK III

[feel_da_fury]

Guys,
I have a P22. I like shooting that little pistol. I have now decided to move up to a target pistol. Does anybody have experience with Volquartsen custom MKIII? Is it worth the money or should I just buy a stock MKIII and upgrade from there.

Thanks

 

[SledDog]

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Frankly I'd look for a used Mk2 target and upgrade from there. However Volquartsen does really nice work and puts out a solid product. So I suppose it depends how much you like to tinker and personalize your stuff.

 

[Zebra644]

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Ive got a Stainless Govt. Target Model. The only addidition is a extended slide stop. I am thinking about changing out with an aftermarket take down assembly to make it easier to assemble/disassemble for cleaning. I also agree that is just depends on how much you want to modify one and how much you want to spend.

 

[ICON_636]

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Personally I'd pickout the Mark III you like and start there. You can get a hammer bushing that eliminates the magazine safety for $11 and a LCI filler/Delete for $22. Once you do that the gun is functionally the same as a Mark II. I've bought 3 Mark III 22/45's in the last year and done this to all three.

 

[feel_da_fury]

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Thank you for the inputs gentlemens. I think i'm going to pick up an MKIII. The Volquartsen V-10x just look so sick, but damn the price tag gave me second thoughts. Does anybody know where I can find a good gunsmith to do the trigger work?

 

[ICON_636]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Feel-da-fury</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thank you for the inputs gentlemens. I think i'm going to pick up an MKIII. The Volquartsen V-10x just look so sick, but damn the price tag gave me second thoughts. Does anybody know where I can find a good gunsmith to do the trigger work? </div></div>

No need for a gunsmith. Get a Volquartsen stainless steel target trigger and sear. The trigger has pre-travel and over-travel adjustment screws that will take the slack out, and the sear will drop the pull weight.

 

[feel_da_fury]

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Thanks Icon

 

[athhud]

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I have a 22/45 with the mk2 volquartsen trigger. I can't think of any specific aspect in which I find myself wanting for more. I haven't shot the volquartsen build, but it would have to be something surprisingly astonishing for me to justify the price tag.

 

[melloyello]

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As long as you can disasseble and assemble the trigger group you can install a custom trigger. I like the 22/45 myself. Had one a while back. Very accurate. Did a bunch of upgrades and then like an idiot got rid of it. Now I have picked up the 22/45 lite and guess I will start all over again.

 

[GoldnGun]

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I just decided on & bought the Ruger 22/45 LITE after trying my class III dealers' personal. Love this pistol. Super accurate & reliable. Had my gun guy add a small rail to the flat spot at the nose for a TRL-3 lite for nite predator plinking. Also added the bushing from TandemKross to remove the mag disconnect. Works like a charm, trigger is crisper too. Paired with my SPECTRE sup. it's a 5 star combo!!

 

[feel_da_fury]

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GoldnGun...Do you have pictures of your set up?

 

[Shootnjunky]

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I actually have one of these. I will try and take pics tomorrow

 

[Chard]

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Here is a MKIII TB with a SWR Spectre. Got the VZ's for Father's Day. Upgraded internals, great shooter. One of my favorites.

My MKII pistol collection:

 

[feel_da_fury]

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Chard, those are some nice collection you have there.

 

[Drgonzo_1981]

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Has anyone seen any difference in accuracy between the reg 22/45 and the lite? Am looking to buy a 22/45, shot a mk ii growing up and loved it. Am really wanting a setup like Chard's so can shoot rabbits and birds off of my porch without spooking their friends!