|
Forum Rules | Firearms Safety | Firearms Photos | Links | Library | Lost Password | Email Changes |
Register | FAQ | Calendar | Today's Posts | Search |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
December 18, 2009, 09:53 AM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: December 1, 2009
Location: Smyrna, GA
Posts: 41
|
Best way to Thread a Ruger Mark III?
I have a Stainless Ruger Mark III with a 5.5" bull barrel. I am waiting on my AAC Aviator and am trying to figure the best way to have the barrel threaded. I was going to just have external threads and have the sight moved back. Then I recently heard of having the threads done internal and using a thread extender so you don't lose any sight radius and the gun looks the same. Anyone have any thoughts, info or pics of this?
Last edited by mchris80; December 18, 2009 at 09:55 AM. Reason: add tags |
December 18, 2009, 09:57 AM | #2 |
Junior member
Join Date: May 16, 2008
Posts: 9,995
|
The best way, IMO?
http://www.tacticalsol.com/store/pc/...?idCategory=38 |
December 18, 2009, 02:31 PM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: December 1, 2009
Location: Smyrna, GA
Posts: 41
|
I was considering that but it is only $75 to get the barrel threaded. Is it really worth an extra $315? The gun was only $400 new. I don't really want to have $700 into the gun.
|
December 18, 2009, 03:59 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: February 8, 2008
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 1,925
|
I believe you can send the barrel off to ADCO and they can thread it for a nominal fee...but yeah, that would require removing the outer surface of the barrel for half an inch or so...
|
December 18, 2009, 04:44 PM | #5 |
Junior member
Join Date: May 16, 2008
Posts: 9,995
|
those are $295, not $395, but more importantly I think they are supposed to be more accurate and easier to take down. Not sure though.
|
December 18, 2009, 06:51 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 22, 2006
Posts: 3,077
|
When I did mine I just moved the sight back.
|
December 27, 2009, 07:46 PM | #7 |
Member
Join Date: August 1, 2001
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 26
|
Send it to Mark at Gemtech, those guys are awesome.
|
December 28, 2009, 01:39 PM | #8 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: August 6, 2006
Location: Middle of Nebraska
Posts: 941
|
Quote:
__________________
I reject your reality and substitute my own. |
|
December 28, 2009, 03:19 PM | #9 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 1, 2006
Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 933
|
Quote:
|
|
December 29, 2009, 06:24 PM | #10 |
Junior Member
Join Date: June 22, 2009
Posts: 5
|
I'd go here, but it says they are not accepting Mark IIs
http://www.tornado-technologies.com/services.html |
December 30, 2009, 04:03 AM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 23, 1999
Location: South Sioux City, Nebraska
Posts: 704
|
The packlite with an aluminum silencer makes for a light package, I do not like aluminum threads of the packlite receiver. The Aviator will have a stainless insert for the thread so it will be stainless against aluminum and the aluminum will loose.
|
December 31, 2009, 09:48 AM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 26, 1999
Location: BLUEGRASS STATE KY USA
Posts: 1,780
|
Damn the Tornado stuff looks great I wish they were still doing Mark III's. I am in the same boat waiting on YHM Mite and have a Ruger Slabside and 22/45
|
December 31, 2009, 01:41 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 16, 2004
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Posts: 5,333
|
YAY, I get to brag about having something that you can't get anymore. (For the time being.)
I had my MKII done by Tornado Technologies before the big rush. It certainly is top notch work and worth the money. They have done all my threading work. At first I didn't like the shorter barrel, but with the can on (TAC-62) it is well proportioned. The shorter barrel also does a better job of keeping bulk pack ammo subsonic. I like it a lot.
__________________
I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me. |
December 31, 2009, 04:14 PM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: October 4, 2008
Location: WI
Posts: 3,656
|
Yeah wow that tornado threading is just amazing. It took me a second to realize the pictures with the piece threaded on were even threaded to begin with! Very clean and professional. Quick question how hard is it to get that piece off? I assume it fits tightly on the gun?
|
December 31, 2009, 07:42 PM | #15 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 16, 2004
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Posts: 5,333
|
Quote:
In case you are wondering, Stainless "hides" better than blued. Just like in the pictures, you have to either be looking REALLY close or know what/where to look in order to see where the barrel ends and the thread protector begins. Of course you have to make sure to keep it clean so there isn't any gunk there to keep it from snugging up. Again,this isn't as hard as it sounds. A little CLP and a rag gets it clean.
__________________
I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me. |
|
December 31, 2009, 08:32 PM | #16 |
Member
Join Date: December 19, 2009
Location: The Lone Star State
Posts: 39
|
what "anti-seize" product do you use?
|
December 31, 2009, 09:27 PM | #17 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 16, 2004
Location: Grand Forks, ND
Posts: 5,333
|
Quote:
__________________
I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me. |
|
January 4, 2010, 07:07 PM | #18 |
Member
Join Date: December 1, 2009
Location: Smyrna, GA
Posts: 41
|
I really like the work that Tornado did. The problem with that is the wait to get the work done. Is there anyone else who does as good of a job?
|
Tags |
.22 silencer , aac aviator , barrel threading , mark iii , ruger |
|
|