New MKIII 22/45... WOW!

UZO · February 14, 2012, 12:27 PM

Was looking for a .22 range 'plinker' so I got a Ruger.
Just came back from the range with my new MKIII 22/45 and after about 300-rnds (100-CCI and 200 Fed)... WOW! A flawless, very accurate shoot!
This is really one sweet .22. Has the 1911 'feel' and is much lighter than the MKIII... and was priced right.
Just finished the initial clean-up and field-strip... wasn't bad at all. Read the instruction-book and watched Ruger's video (youtube)...
Only real 'pain' was removing and reinserting the Housing Latch, other than that, all was good... I'll never complain about a 1911 field-strip again!!
Would highly recommend this pistola for anyone looking for an easy-to-shoot, accurate .22!

Lurky BoDean · February 14, 2012, 12:44 PM

Nice little write up and nice gun. I've been looking into this model a pretty good bit. How was the accuracy?

UZO · February 14, 2012, 02:12 PM

Accuracy was great!... I usually shoot at the 10 and 20 yard marks...
At 10-yds, after about 5+ rounds to get the feel, I was grouping at 2-3"... and at 20-yds, a consistent 3". For me, it's a very accurate pistol!
I've had a MKI and a III, but this is a much lighter feel (w/ poly frame) and with the new '1911 style' grip angle, I actually like it better than the III.
If you can rent one at a range, try it, I think you'll be surprised!

chris in va · February 14, 2012, 11:36 PM

I had one, felt top heavy to me. Worked alright though.

UZO · February 15, 2012, 11:33 AM

After shooting an 'all-metal' MKIII, the 22/45 can feel alittle 'top-heavy'... but for me, I actually like its feel and shoot it better... but that's me!

ScotchMan · February 15, 2012, 11:48 AM

Are they drilled for scope mounts?

TunnelRat · February 15, 2012, 12:02 PM

I prefer the standard shape MKIII, but either are awesome range guns and great to practice fundamentals on.

rugmar · February 15, 2012, 02:12 PM

Why do you call it a MKIII 22/45? Either it is a MKIII or it's a 22/45. Not trying to be a SA, just wanting to know.

AH.74 · February 15, 2012, 04:02 PM

They are 2 distinct models. The 22/45 mimics the 1911 frame configuration and is a polymer frame. The others have steel frames and a different grip angle. Look in the picture above to see both.

I have a Standard MKIII and love it. Wish I had picked one up years ago.

Stealth01 · February 15, 2012, 04:19 PM

UZO,
You will enjoy this gun! I topped mine with a Buschnell Trophy Red Dot and she drops bowling pins at 100 yards...

Rugmar,
FYI, MK III is a family of Rugers... the one pictured above is a MK III 22/45 TB, the one below is a stainless steel MK III Hunter.

aarondhgraham · February 15, 2012, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Why do you call it a MKIII 22/45?
Either it is a MKIII or it's a 22/45.
Not trying to be a SA, just wanting to know.

Because that's the proper name for them.

I have a 4.5" slab-side Mk-III 22/45,,,
This was taken directly from the Ruger website.

Quote:

22/45 Mark III Pistol
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Beginning Serial Number: Years of Production:
228-00001 2004
228-00448 2005
228-22462 2006
228-32612 2007
228-61274 2008
*228-83423 and 270-18317 2009
*270-68620 2010
*271-46528 2011

And it is called a Mk-III 22/45 Model right on the front page of the instruction manual.

Aarond

chris in va · February 15, 2012, 05:18 PM

The MK designation is a generation monniker, similar to Gen 1/2/3/4 Glocks. It applies to the polymer and steel models.

I had a MkII and III 22/45. Technically the latest model should be a MkIV.

m_liebst · February 15, 2012, 09:32 PM

Had so much fun with my stainless target model that I went and bought the 10/22 stainless carbine also

I knowww... not so covert with all the shine, oh well. I've well over 5000 RDS through the pistol and I've had this gun not much more that a year.

Using the 22/45 pistol at 25 yards: rested, scoped, and with match ammo- I've achieved 10 shot groupings under 0.75 inch. That being with no trigger mods etc.

Damn tac Driver!

djcantr · February 15, 2012, 09:37 PM

Is it the same line as these? http://ruger.com/products/2245Target/models.html

A local dealer has the 10140 model number for $299. I'm tempted to pick it up. Worth it?

m_liebst · February 15, 2012, 09:45 PM

Yup.. mines the kp series ( Stainless) "kp512" for 5.5 inch bull barrel. All I can say is that I won't sell mine. A well built accurate gun that eats cheap bulk ammo with-out hitches or malfunctions.

You might be able to get one for some less.

Ya might think that its a bit high just for a .22lr rimfire cartridge. but the gun will last a life time with proper care. Heard of owners who've claimed to have 100 k+ down the pipe.

AndersonG22 · February 15, 2012, 09:59 PM

ScotchMan

Quote:

Are they drilled for scope mounts?

My MKIII 22/45 came with a rail, its model 10140.

ScotchMan · February 16, 2012, 03:30 PM

Weird, 10140 appears to be the 5.5" with replaceable grips, but the site says nothing about the rail. That sounds like what I want! Wish it came in stainless.

aarondhgraham · February 16, 2012, 04:11 PM

I recently (November 2011) purchased a pair of MK-III 22.45's from Buds Gun Shop,,,
They have replaceable cocobola grips, target sights, 5.5" slab-side barrel, stainless steel.

This is the model number from BudsGunShop website,,,
Ruger 22LR 5.5 BULL SS10145,,,
Click here please.

The nomenclature says "BULL" but they were slab-side barrels,,,
Their website says "out of stock".

If you go to the Ruger website,,,
They don't show any stainless steel 22/45's.

And none are the slab-side versions,,,
They are all bull barrel instead.

I'm glad I got mine when I did,,,
They really are beautiful.

Buds does have the same basic pistol as mine,,,
But in bull rather than slab-side,,,
And doesn't have the wood grips.

They do have one that has a 5.5" stainless steel fluted barrel,,,
It does come with interchangeable wood grips,,,
It's pricier but very a attractive gun,,,
Click here please.

Since I didn't see any stainless steel 22/45 models on Ruger's website,,,
I am going to assume they have discontinued the line,,,
You might want to pick one up while they last.

Happy gun hunting.

Aarond

P.S. Look in the "features" section for the 22/45 pistols,,,

Quote:

ACCURATE SIGHTING SYSTEM features precision-adjustable rear, fixed front sights and drilled and tapped receiver for
Weaver®-style scope base adapters (included) for easy mounting of optics.

It's my understanding that all adjustable sight Mk-III and MK-III 22/45's. come with the Weaver rail.

Mine did.

.

B.N.Real · February 16, 2012, 08:45 PM

I had a 22/45 4 inch tapered barrel with fixed sights that was terrible until I forced 535 rounds through it.

The back,bottom of the magazine also got caught on my palm everytime I released it.

I know I just got one of the bad ones but I owned a blued all steel 5 inch bull barrel one twenty years ago with the mag latch on the bottom that was flawless and so accurate it was actually boring to shoot.

Anyway,I sold my 22/45 after I got the bugs out so I could sell it without feeling bad.

Glad yours is working so well.

Maybe buying a better model first is the key.

MarkDozier · February 17, 2012, 12:33 AM

22/45 is a great gun. A buddy at KRRC recently put a mod on his. It is a speed strip kit Take a look at MajesticArms.com website

They make a SPEED STRIP kit for all the Ruger MK series pistols.
For the 22/45 get the full kit. It will improve the trigger, which is already pretty good, but with the kit it gets better.
The instructions are clear and easy to follow. At least it looks that way when I read them.
I am ordering one as a gift.

smee78 · February 17, 2012, 08:01 PM

I love my 22/45TB model with sights, I think I may have to go with a MajesticArms.com speed strip kit, I watched the video and liked it alot.

February 14, 2012, 12:27 PM	#1
UZO Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 132	New MKIII 22/45... WOW! Was looking for a .22 range 'plinker' so I got a Ruger. Just came back from the range with my new MKIII 22/45 and after about 300-rnds (100-CCI and 200 Fed)... WOW! A flawless, very accurate shoot! This is really one sweet .22. Has the 1911 'feel' and is much lighter than the MKIII... and was priced right. Just finished the initial clean-up and field-strip... wasn't bad at all. Read the instruction-book and watched Ruger's video (youtube)... Only real 'pain' was removing and reinserting the Housing Latch, other than that, all was good... I'll never complain about a 1911 field-strip again!! Would highly recommend this pistola for anyone looking for an easy-to-shoot, accurate .22!

February 14, 2012, 12:44 PM	#2
Lurky BoDean Member Join Date: January 23, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 75	Nice little write up and nice gun. I've been looking into this model a pretty good bit. How was the accuracy? __________________ Glock 19 Gen 4

February 15, 2012, 12:02 PM	#7
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	I prefer the standard shape MKIII, but either are awesome range guns and great to practice fundamentals on. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

February 15, 2012, 04:19 PM	#10
Stealth01 Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 240	UZO, You will enjoy this gun! I topped mine with a Buschnell Trophy Red Dot and she drops bowling pins at 100 yards... Rugmar, FYI, MK III is a family of Rugers... the one pictured above is a MK III 22/45 TB, the one below is a stainless steel MK III Hunter. __________________ Ken

February 17, 2012, 08:01 PM	#21
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I love my 22/45TB model with sights, I think I may have to go with a MajesticArms.com speed strip kit, I watched the video and liked it alot. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

February 14, 2012, 02:12 PM	#3
UZO Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 132	Accuracy was great!... I usually shoot at the 10 and 20 yard marks... At 10-yds, after about 5+ rounds to get the feel, I was grouping at 2-3"... and at 20-yds, a consistent 3". For me, it's a very accurate pistol! I've had a MKI and a III, but this is a much lighter feel (w/ poly frame) and with the new '1911 style' grip angle, I actually like it better than the III. If you can rent one at a range, try it, I think you'll be surprised!

February 14, 2012, 11:36 PM	#4
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	I had one, felt top heavy to me. Worked alright though.

February 15, 2012, 11:33 AM	#5
UZO Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 132	After shooting an 'all-metal' MKIII, the 22/45 can feel alittle 'top-heavy'... but for me, I actually like its feel and shoot it better... but that's me!

February 15, 2012, 11:48 AM	#6
ScotchMan Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Posts: 1,368	Are they drilled for scope mounts?

February 15, 2012, 02:12 PM	#8
rugmar Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2006 Posts: 108	Why do you call it a MKIII 22/45? Either it is a MKIII or it's a 22/45. Not trying to be a SA, just wanting to know.

February 15, 2012, 04:02 PM	#9
AH.74 Junior member Join Date: October 13, 2008 Location: Hermit's Peak Posts: 623	They are 2 distinct models. The 22/45 mimics the 1911 frame configuration and is a polymer frame. The others have steel frames and a different grip angle. Look in the picture above to see both. I have a Standard MKIII and love it. Wish I had picked one up years ago.

February 15, 2012, 05:18 PM	#12
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	The MK designation is a generation monniker, similar to Gen 1/2/3/4 Glocks. It applies to the polymer and steel models. I had a MkII and III 22/45. Technically the latest model should be a MkIV.

February 15, 2012, 09:37 PM	#14
djcantr Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2012 Posts: 215	Is it the same line as these? http://ruger.com/products/2245Target/models.html A local dealer has the 10140 model number for $299. I'm tempted to pick it up. Worth it?

February 15, 2012, 09:45 PM	#15
m_liebst Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 301	Yup.. mines the kp series ( Stainless) "kp512" for 5.5 inch bull barrel. All I can say is that I won't sell mine. A well built accurate gun that eats cheap bulk ammo with-out hitches or malfunctions. You might be able to get one for some less. Ya might think that its a bit high just for a .22lr rimfire cartridge. but the gun will last a life time with proper care. Heard of owners who've claimed to have 100 k+ down the pipe.

February 16, 2012, 03:30 PM	#17
ScotchMan Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Posts: 1,368	Weird, 10140 appears to be the 5.5" with replaceable grips, but the site says nothing about the rail. That sounds like what I want! Wish it came in stainless.

February 16, 2012, 08:45 PM	#19
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,092	I had a 22/45 4 inch tapered barrel with fixed sights that was terrible until I forced 535 rounds through it. The back,bottom of the magazine also got caught on my palm everytime I released it. I know I just got one of the bad ones but I owned a blued all steel 5 inch bull barrel one twenty years ago with the mag latch on the bottom that was flawless and so accurate it was actually boring to shoot. Anyway,I sold my 22/45 after I got the bugs out so I could sell it without feeling bad. Glad yours is working so well. Maybe buying a better model first is the key.

February 17, 2012, 12:33 AM	#20
MarkDozier Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2010 Posts: 363	22/45 is a great gun. A buddy at KRRC recently put a mod on his. It is a speed strip kit Take a look at MajesticArms.com website They make a SPEED STRIP kit for all the Ruger MK series pistols. For the 22/45 get the full kit. It will improve the trigger, which is already pretty good, but with the kit it gets better. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. At least it looks that way when I read them. I am ordering one as a gift.