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JAYBIRD78 · February 1, 2009, 09:57 AM

I have a Mark II 22/45 and it is a great handgun.

Yes, it does have a "plastic grip" but so does my XD45

The magazine release button is on the side of the grip and not the bottom like the "all steel" Mark II.

I don't know much about the "upgrades" on the Mark III but I'm sure either will do you a fine job.

I have fired a Buckmark and it was a fine pistol also, don't count it out.

I've had my eye out for a used but not abused Mark II "steel" framed for awhile now.

Happy shopping and shooting.

February 1, 2009, 09:57 AM	#16
JAYBIRD78 Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2007 Location: People's Republik of Illinois...in "gun valley" Posts: 366	I have a Mark II 22/45 and it is a great handgun. Yes, it does have a "plastic grip" but so does my XD45 The magazine release button is on the side of the grip and not the bottom like the "all steel" Mark II. I don't know much about the "upgrades" on the Mark III but I'm sure either will do you a fine job. I have fired a Buckmark and it was a fine pistol also, don't count it out. I've had my eye out for a used but not abused Mark II "steel" framed for awhile now. Happy shopping and shooting. __________________ Forgive me ....I can not spell. NRA LIFE MEMBER 2009