Which weapon?

jabraun98 · October 28, 2012, 12:39 PM

I am looking for a .22 handgun that is very accurate. I have narrowed it down. The two choices are (ruger mark iii stainless steel target version), or ( ruger 22/45 with rails). pros and cons please

thanks

1-UP · October 28, 2012, 12:54 PM

Both are good choices and more or less the same gun. The major difference is that the grip angle of the Mark III is more like a Luger where the grip angle of the 22/45 is more like a 1911. Beyond that, the only major difference I can think of is that the 22/45 has a polymer frame vs the Mark III which is steel.

Depending on what model of 22/45 you get, you probably will NOT be able to remove and change around the grips. I know Ruger produced a model of 22/45 where you can swap the grips, but I don't know if it's a standard thing now on the new pistols or not - regardless, there is *lots* of old-stock 22/45 that you won't be able to change the grip on, so be sure to check and think about it. The Mark III's all have changeable grips.

For what it's worth, I'd go with the stainless steel. I'm starting to like that finish more and more, plus the plastic hard-case Ruger ships with seems to wear the bluing off of the regular finish.

**4V50 Gary** · October 28, 2012, 12:57 PM

See 1-UP's post. Now go to the store and ask to examine a sample of each. Feel them and raise them up. Find out which feels more natural to you. Your hands will tell you which of the two to get.

aarondhgraham · October 28, 2012, 04:36 PM

They said it all,,,
No need for me to say more,,,
Each gun is a wonderful performer,,,
Choose the one that makes you smile the most.

Aarond

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pete2 · October 28, 2012, 08:45 PM

Buy the one you like best but in my book steel trumps plastic every time especially in a target gun.

October 28, 2012, 12:39 PM	#1
jabraun98 Member Join Date: October 28, 2012 Posts: 41	Which weapon? I am looking for a .22 handgun that is very accurate. I have narrowed it down. The two choices are (ruger mark iii stainless steel target version), or ( ruger 22/45 with rails). pros and cons please thanks

October 28, 2012, 12:57 PM	#3
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	See 1-UP's post. Now go to the store and ask to examine a sample of each. Feel them and raise them up. Find out which feels more natural to you. Your hands will tell you which of the two to get. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

October 28, 2012, 04:36 PM	#4
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	They said it all,,, They said it all,,, No need for me to say more,,, Each gun is a wonderful performer,,, Choose the one that makes you smile the most. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

October 28, 2012, 12:54 PM	#2
1-UP Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Southern MI Posts: 250	Both are good choices and more or less the same gun. The major difference is that the grip angle of the Mark III is more like a Luger where the grip angle of the 22/45 is more like a 1911. Beyond that, the only major difference I can think of is that the 22/45 has a polymer frame vs the Mark III which is steel. Depending on what model of 22/45 you get, you probably will NOT be able to remove and change around the grips. I know Ruger produced a model of 22/45 where you can swap the grips, but I don't know if it's a standard thing now on the new pistols or not - regardless, there is lots of old-stock 22/45 that you won't be able to change the grip on, so be sure to check and think about it. The Mark III's all have changeable grips. For what it's worth, I'd go with the stainless steel. I'm starting to like that finish more and more, plus the plastic hard-case Ruger ships with seems to wear the bluing off of the regular finish.

October 28, 2012, 08:45 PM	#5
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	Buy the one you like best but in my book steel trumps plastic every time especially in a target gun.