Ruger 22/45 MKIII- condition one carry?

littleman · 06-07-2009, 08:54 PM

I have a question for the Ruger experts. I have several ideal concealed carry guns, but I also have a Ruger 22/45 MKII, short barrel, that could be used for ccw in a pinch.
The safety botton is very positive, and would be hard to accidently off-safe.
If I carried it in an IWB holster that covers the trigger, do you think it would be safe with one in the chamber?
I can always carry it with an empty chamber/ full magazine, but you don't always have time to rack the bolt/ slide.
Help me please. Thanks

Kaybe · 06-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Just my opinion. Carry with the chamber empty. Charging the chamber will take less than a second. If you practice and train to chamber when you draw, no problem. Accidental discharge in your pants, problem. Chances are, you will have both hand available when you need it. That gun, safety, is just not designed for Concealed Carry. But, that gun is better than no gun. For some reason, the Israeli's (citizens and such) carry with the chamber empty. Not sure why. Let that be your last choice. Just my opinion.

SwedeSteve · 06-08-2009, 04:02 PM

Empty chamber please !!

DaTeacha · 06-08-2009, 04:49 PM

Your title says MkIII, your post says MkII. I don't know that they are different with respect to the safety, but mine is a MkII. I would not put mine in my pants with a round in the chamber. That safety button is partially shielded by the plastic, but it still protrudes enough that there is a slight chance it could snag on a piece of clothing or something. Unless you want to be imitating a certain infamous sports figure, you should carry it with the chamber empty.

littleman · 06-08-2009, 07:12 PM

I just noticed the discrepancy. It's a MKIII. Thanks all of you. I pretty much knew what the answers would be, and you all are correct.

06-07-2009, 08:54 PM	#1
littleman Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 127	Ruger 22/45 MKIII- condition one carry? I have a question for the Ruger experts. I have several ideal concealed carry guns, but I also have a Ruger 22/45 MKII, short barrel, that could be used for ccw in a pinch. The safety botton is very positive, and would be hard to accidently off-safe. If I carried it in an IWB holster that covers the trigger, do you think it would be safe with one in the chamber? I can always carry it with an empty chamber/ full magazine, but you don't always have time to rack the bolt/ slide. Help me please. Thanks

06-08-2009, 04:02 PM	#3
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,544 Images: 1	Empty chamber please !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

06-08-2009, 04:49 PM	#4
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	Your title says MkIII, your post says MkII. I don't know that they are different with respect to the safety, but mine is a MkII. I would not put mine in my pants with a round in the chamber. That safety button is partially shielded by the plastic, but it still protrudes enough that there is a slight chance it could snag on a piece of clothing or something. Unless you want to be imitating a certain infamous sports figure, you should carry it with the chamber empty. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

06-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#2
Kaybe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northcentral Ohio Posts: 641	Just my opinion. Carry with the chamber empty. Charging the chamber will take less than a second. If you practice and train to chamber when you draw, no problem. Accidental discharge in your pants, problem. Chances are, you will have both hand available when you need it. That gun, safety, is just not designed for Concealed Carry. But, that gun is better than no gun. For some reason, the Israeli's (citizens and such) carry with the chamber empty. Not sure why. Let that be your last choice. Just my opinion.

06-08-2009, 07:12 PM	#5
littleman Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 127	I just noticed the discrepancy. It's a MKIII. Thanks all of you. I pretty much knew what the answers would be, and you all are correct.