This was originally an inexpensive gun... Ruger 22/45.

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  • Indy_Guy_77

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    Several years ago, I ran across a used Mk II 22/45 in the case at Bradis.

    So I bought it. (I also bought a used 10/22 and a CZ 452...as a newly wed...ahem).

    Now I'm the proud new owner of INGOer and former Bradis employee Simon 6101's gun. He's a Ruger rimfire guru (10/22 platform specifically) - how could I go wrong?

    Here it is as-purchased:
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    Then I shot INGOer BigCraig's Mk II 22/25 at some meet n' shoot. He had his dressed up in a Tactical Solutions PacLite upper receiver and a Tactical Innovations Stratus suppressor.

    Being a follower - I wanted this stuff, too.

    So I dutifully purchased a black matte threaded PacLite.

    Then I dutifully invested in a Stratus and tax stamp.





    But, being the guy that I am - it wasn't ever "good enough".

    Until now.

    I recently was made aware (via an INGO post!) that Primary Arms was selling their micro-dot Red Dot Sight (RDS) for just under $50. Sweet! A great price on a great budget RDS.

    But then...how was I going to mount the RDS to the gun? Doh! Off to Midwayusa.com to find a compatible TacSol rail segment!

    So I bought one. And figured I may as well spend even MORE money and I ordered a VQ extractor. Then I decided that I wanted to get a speed-strip kit for the gun, too. So I did.

    Here's the final product with the rail and the RDS "soft mounted":









    Haven't yet had time to install the Speed Strip kit nor change the extractor... But soon. I hope.

    -J-
     

    VERT

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    This post made me smile. Nothing more to add.

    Well maybe there is more to add. Have you checked out Brownells and Midway USA lately. I bet Volquartsen makes a trigger for that thing.
     

    Indy_Guy_77

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    I have thought about more upgrades to the innards... But the trigger is already quite nice! Thankfully...
     

    Sheepdog Gear

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    Nice! SEE! UziButton put an RMR on a 22/45! Forget the M&P! Ha ha!

    *For everybody but Indy_Guy_77. This is sarcasm from another thread, so don't feel bad if it doesn't make sense....
     

    Hop

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    I have another must do mod for you. I just got the parts and did this myself tonight.

    Tandemkross mag bumpers! These things are awesome. I decided to go ahead and install the spring loaded ejection helper too (not shown in this youtube video). The Tandemkross hammer bushing (to eliminate my mag safety) + these bumpers make mags swaps super easy.
    TANDEMKROSS Plus1 Magazine Bumper for the Ruger Mark II/III 22/45 - YouTube

    I found these after gashing my hand open on the factory mag base plate.
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    Indy_Guy_77

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    Look great but you completely undercut what I say about the Ruger 22/45 being the best value in firearms today.:D

    Buying one and leaving it the hell alone certainly is one of the best values in firearms today! Especially if you can find a good used Mk II rather than the Mk III.

    I don't know if I want to go into detailed cost analysis...
     
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