[SwedeSteve]

Picked up a barely used MK III, 51/2 inch pistol today. Came with everything that was included, plus an extra magazine. Can't wait to go shoot it !! What do they sell for new down there ??

[sell33]

sell about 4-500...i love the look i hope to have one someday...let us know how she shoots

[SwedeSteve]

I paid $285 for it. It looks BNIB. I love it and can't wait to put her through her paces !!

[Mooseman684]

good score buddy...Good score!

[SwedeSteve]

Thanks Moose!!

[Windwalker]

Steve, did you have to hold a gun on him to get that price?LOL Well done.

[Deep13]

FYI: the Hogue rubber target grip with thumb rest for the Mark II will also fit the Mk. III. I have one on mine.

[thunderjohn]

Great deal! We need some pictures when you get time.

[SwedeSteve]

Thanks Deep. I think I'll order one. Is it a "perfect" fit, or does it require some modification ??

[SwedeSteve]

I picked up a MK III a few days ago. Haven't shot her yet. On the pistol it says "MK III HUNTER" on the right side, and on the left it says:
-TARGET MODEL-
RUGER 222/45 MK III

Now thw Instruction Manual says on the front "Standard, Target, Government Target, Competition, Hunter, and 22/45 Models.The case sticker lists it as catalog No. P512SHMKIII. SOOOO, I guess it's grip angle accounts for the 22/45, Target for adjustable sights, but why is it a hunter ??

[Deep13]

Quote:       Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

I picked up a MK III a few days ago. Haven't shot her yet. On the pistol it says "MK III HUNTER" on the right side, and on the left it says: -TARGET MODEL- RUGER 222/45 MK III Now thw Instruction Manual says on the front "Standard, Target, Government Target, Competition, Hunter, and 22/45 Models.The case sticker lists it as catalog No. P512SHMKIII. SOOOO, I guess it's grip angle accounts for the 22/45, Target for adjustable sights, but why is it a hunter ??

Yes, the grip angle is to duplicate a 1911 pistol while the other kind of Mk.III duplicates a Luger grip. "Hunter" models come with a long, stainless, fluted barrel and HiViz sights. "Competition" models have Patridge sights, and a long, stainless barrel that is flat on the sides.

[SwedeSteve]

There is the dilemna. Mine is a blued model with fluted barrel, target sights, not hi-viz. I am wondering if it was made prior to the introduction of the hi-viz sight ??

[Deep13]

Quote:       Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

There is the dilemna. Mine is a blued model with fluted barrel, target sights, not hi-viz. I am wondering if it was made prior to the introduction of the hi-viz sight ??

If it is a Mk.III with loaded-chamber indicator, it was not made prior to HiViz sights. When you say "fluted" you do not mean tapered, do you? The Mk.III "target" version has a heavy, tapered barrel and Patridge sights. It could also be a custom barrel installed by someone other than Ruger.

P.S., I just remembered you are talking about the 22/45. I don't know as much about those as the Luger-shaped all-steel Mk.IIIs.

[SwedeSteve]

It's a factory Ruger. Here's a pic: