New to me Ruger MKII 10 inch SS

4D5 · September 7, 2012, 09:40 PM

I found this on one of my recent weekly pawn shops rounds.
It wasn’t out yet, 3 days before it could go on display. But because I’m a frequent buyer, and the owners son knows my weakness for Ruger MKI & MKII and pre-lock S&W revolvers

I got a preview.

I’ve been looking for one for quite a while to go with the MKII blued 10 inch I scored at the same pawn shop a few months ago. I wasn’t able to negotiate down much but settled on $325, not a bad price, but I always like to haggle. The scope base is worth at least $30, and it had an Uncle Mikes holster (that didn't fit) so I feel I did pretty good on the price.

It was REALLY dirty inside

I think the worst I've ever seen or cleaned. Had old dried oil, looked like varnish, and new oil all mixed together. It's been shot for sure, and has minor cosmetic wear and marks but nothing abused.

Got it home and all cleaned up, sure took a while, and everything functioned ok. I noticed that the bolt stop thumb piece has some wear where it contacts the bolt on lock back. The bolt also has some wear on the bolt contact area where it engages the stop. I think a little adjustment of the thumb piece will resolve the engagement problem.

DOB 1992
MKII target 10” SS
No box or papers

Here's a picture if the new blaster.

ohen cepel · September 7, 2012, 09:46 PM

Nice new pistol and I think a great price! They are harder to find these days, plus, won't be anymore MkII's.

stalkingbear · September 7, 2012, 10:13 PM

OOOOOOHHH I want 1 of those SOO bad I'm almost jealous. Can I have it?

nathanrw · September 8, 2012, 05:59 PM

I picked up one just like that from a friend's estate a few years back. Hogue grips and a Burris speed dot to top it off. That is a great acquisition you have there.

ET. · September 8, 2012, 06:15 PM

I guess I don't spend enough money any where for them to give me the inside track on a great gun at a good price like this Mark II. I'm green with envy

(& evidently I have big teeth as well)...

Pahoo · September 8, 2012, 08:10 PM

You did quite well and this should have commanded more money. There have been many who wish they had this length. They are great shooters to boot. Might want to consider putting a set of Hogues with the thumb rest. Good work !!!

Be Safe !!!

Mr.RevolverGuy · September 8, 2012, 08:53 PM

It will be a great shooter, I love mine and it loves CCI standard velocity. I was surprised it cycled the action but it does. I also did some transformation work on mine with Volquartsen gear. It made the trigger just awesome took about 20 minutes.

Full review here Volquartsen Transformation

Bench Rest Update

Pahoo · September 9, 2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

I also did some transformation work on mine with Volquartsen gear.

I too did this transformation as well as adding a RedDot. I also added a Rynite forend that I converted from a Contender Super-14. Switched back and forth between the Volquartsen target grips and Hogue finger groove grips which worked better for hunting. It's one of my favorites for shooting squirrels. On more than one occasion, I have taken it to a GunShow and it really turns some heads. This bad-boy shoots better than I'm capable of shooting. ...

Be Safe !!!

4D5 · September 9, 2012, 12:02 PM

I'm going to take it out and shoot it before any work.

If it's a great shooter, the fire control is going to get the makeover.

Pahoo · September 9, 2012, 03:18 PM

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I'm going to take it out and shoot it before any work.

That is always a great way to start with any new addition to your collection. That is what I do whether new or used. That way you have a "base-line" and where you want to go next. However, at least, I always "lightly" swab the bore, on new. On used, I observe any potential problems, such as lack of lubrication. ...

Good luck and;
Be Safe !!!

LynnTX · September 10, 2012, 12:35 PM

I think there are a lot of people on this forum who are green with envy.
Awesome gun and price!

Olympus · September 11, 2012, 09:54 AM

Got the same gun and it's really a lot of fun. You'll love it. Congrats!

Chard · September 11, 2012, 10:20 AM

Congrats on a great price and a great find, love those MKII's

m_liebst · September 11, 2012, 12:55 PM

Imagine trying to find a holster for that...

But then again, limitless possib. on the internet.

Nice piece-Time to add the Burris FF3, or even a small pistol scope for that matter.

Pahoo · September 11, 2012, 01:12 PM

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Imagine trying to find a holster for that

One possible choice, is a holster for a T.C. Contender or G2. .....

Be Safe !!!

erob3 · September 11, 2012, 10:02 PM

You stole that!! Therefore I must reposess it for I am the long arm of Long Barrel MKII's.

Nice pistol. Congrats!!

Fishbed77 · September 12, 2012, 01:14 AM

The Joker called. He wants his gun back.

Edward429451 · September 12, 2012, 03:14 AM

My friend has a 10" MK II. It's a real sweet shooter, and handles better than you think it would for being long barreled. Stingers at 1516 fps.

4D5 · September 16, 2012, 09:25 PM

Finally got to take it out and shoot it. I was really pleased with the first trip out.
Shot at 7 yards two hands (but too much coffee) or I would have done better.
I’m expecting even better accuracy after fire control upgrades.

The left target is the first 10 rounds and the right target is the second 10 rounds out of the gun for me.

September 7, 2012, 09:40 PM	#1
4D5 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Nevada, Carson Valley Posts: 106	New to me Ruger MKII 10 inch SS I found this on one of my recent weekly pawn shops rounds. It wasn’t out yet, 3 days before it could go on display. But because I’m a frequent buyer, and the owners son knows my weakness for Ruger MKI & MKII and pre-lock S&W revolvers I got a preview. I’ve been looking for one for quite a while to go with the MKII blued 10 inch I scored at the same pawn shop a few months ago. I wasn’t able to negotiate down much but settled on $325, not a bad price, but I always like to haggle. The scope base is worth at least $30, and it had an Uncle Mikes holster (that didn't fit) so I feel I did pretty good on the price. It was REALLY dirty inside I think the worst I've ever seen or cleaned. Had old dried oil, looked like varnish, and new oil all mixed together. It's been shot for sure, and has minor cosmetic wear and marks but nothing abused. Got it home and all cleaned up, sure took a while, and everything functioned ok. I noticed that the bolt stop thumb piece has some wear where it contacts the bolt on lock back. The bolt also has some wear on the bolt contact area where it engages the stop. I think a little adjustment of the thumb piece will resolve the engagement problem. DOB 1992 MKII target 10” SS No box or papers Here's a picture if the new blaster.

September 7, 2012, 09:46 PM	#2
ohen cepel Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 1999 Location: Where they send me Posts: 1,011	Nice new pistol and I think a great price! They are harder to find these days, plus, won't be anymore MkII's. __________________ He who dares wins. NRA Life Benefactor Member

September 7, 2012, 10:13 PM	#3
stalkingbear Member Join Date: December 13, 2006 Location: Ky Posts: 52	OOOOOOHHH I want 1 of those SOO bad I'm almost jealous. Can I have it? __________________ Sponsored by:................Space available

September 8, 2012, 06:15 PM	#5
ET. Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2010 Location: Savannah, Ga. Posts: 638	I guess I don't spend enough money any where for them to give me the inside track on a great gun at a good price like this Mark II. I'm green with envy (& evidently I have big teeth as well)... __________________ Soldiers are dying every day to protect our freedoms. The least we can do is vote.

September 8, 2012, 08:10 PM	#6
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 4,402	Should have made your day !! You did quite well and this should have commanded more money. There have been many who wish they had this length. They are great shooters to boot. Might want to consider putting a set of Hogues with the thumb rest. Good work !!! Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

September 8, 2012, 05:59 PM	#4
nathanrw Member Join Date: August 29, 2012 Posts: 28	I picked up one just like that from a friend's estate a few years back. Hogue grips and a Burris speed dot to top it off. That is a great acquisition you have there.

September 8, 2012, 08:53 PM	#7
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 372	It will be a great shooter, I love mine and it loves CCI standard velocity. I was surprised it cycled the action but it does. I also did some transformation work on mine with Volquartsen gear. It made the trigger just awesome took about 20 minutes. Full review here Volquartsen Transformation Bench Rest Update __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

September 9, 2012, 12:02 PM	#9
4D5 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Nevada, Carson Valley Posts: 106	I'm going to take it out and shoot it before any work. If it's a great shooter, the fire control is going to get the makeover.

September 10, 2012, 12:35 PM	#11
LynnTX Member Join Date: January 28, 2010 Posts: 86	I think there are a lot of people on this forum who are green with envy. Awesome gun and price!

September 11, 2012, 09:54 AM	#12
Olympus Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2008 Posts: 514	Got the same gun and it's really a lot of fun. You'll love it. Congrats!

September 11, 2012, 10:20 AM	#13
Chard Member Join Date: October 22, 2006 Location: NE Oklahoma Posts: 75	Congrats on a great price and a great find, love those MKII's

September 11, 2012, 12:55 PM	#14
m_liebst Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 273	Imagine trying to find a holster for that... But then again, limitless possib. on the internet. Nice piece-Time to add the Burris FF3, or even a small pistol scope for that matter. Last edited by m_liebst; September 11, 2012 at 01:00 PM.

September 11, 2012, 10:02 PM	#16
erob3 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2010 Location: East Tn. Posts: 492	You stole that!! Therefore I must reposess it for I am the long arm of Long Barrel MKII's. Nice pistol. Congrats!! __________________ If something is worth doing well, it is worth failing at to get there. Colt 1911 9mm, S&W 1911 9mm Pro Series, Buckmark .22, Lipsey Ruger MKII SS 4", Ruger Mk II Comp Trgt SS, Ruger Mk II Trgt SS, RIA 1911 Tactical 9mm, S&W Mdl 41 .22, H.S. Citation, H.S. Trophy, H.S. Victor E. Hartford, H.S. Victor Hamden, H.S. 103 Space Gun, Speedmaster .22, Savage MKII .22 BTVS, SKB O/U 505

September 12, 2012, 01:14 AM	#17
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 1,477	The Joker called. He wants his gun back.

September 12, 2012, 03:14 AM	#18
Edward429451 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,457	My friend has a 10" MK II. It's a real sweet shooter, and handles better than you think it would for being long barreled. Stingers at 1516 fps. __________________ "Always place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark" Lazarus Long "Understand that the enemy is not the enemy in his own eyes ;this may offer you an opportunity to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate, and quickly." Lazarus Long

September 16, 2012, 09:25 PM	#19
4D5 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Nevada, Carson Valley Posts: 106	Took it shooting today Finally got to take it out and shoot it. I was really pleased with the first trip out. Shot at 7 yards two hands (but too much coffee) or I would have done better. I’m expecting even better accuracy after fire control upgrades. The left target is the first 10 rounds and the right target is the second 10 rounds out of the gun for me.