Ruger 22/45 ?

[mima07]

Appreciate some advice.
I have been shopping for a .22 pistol for cheaper target practicing. One gun store I visited had a Ruger 22/45(not a Mark series) used, $300.
Told the seller I'd think on it, maybe be back tomorrow.
The gun appeared in good shape but I wonder if the price wasn't too high being used?
What is the difference between a Ruger 22/45 and Ruger Mark III series?
I have looked at both the Ruger, Buckmark and Beretta in .22. Hesitant too about taking the Ruger apart for cleaning, after seeing it on YouTube videos, but think I could master it if I liked the gun.
Thanks for your help.I just wonder what is a reasonable price for a pistol.

 

[ssdoug]

You can't go wrong with a 22/45.

 

[printcraft]

22/45 has a different frame than the Mk series. Same action.

The magazines are not interchangeable.
The 22/45 has a MkII and MkIII version.

Mark II

22/45 Mk II



Mk III's have magazine disconnect and loaded chamber indicator, I think that is the only difference.

 

[kludge]

.22/45 = plastic
Mark III = metal

If you decide on the Ruger .22/45 get the cocobolo grip panels. You'll thank me later. It goes for about $300 or a tick more at Plainfield Shooting Supplies. Without the grips runs about $50 less.

BTW I have both and I like my Buckmark Camper better.

 

[hopper68]

Grip angle. The 22/45 grip angle is similar to the 1911 and the Mark is more like the grip angle of a luger. The older 22/45 did not have changeable grip panels.

 

[mima07]

So then a used Ruger 22/45 with black plastic grips, going for $300 sounds maybe over priced.
What would a used Buckmark Camper run?

 

[LP1]

Appreciate some advice.
I have been shopping for a .22 pistol for cheaper target practicing. One gun store I visited had a Ruger 22/45(not a Mark series) used, $300.
Told the seller I'd think on it, maybe be back tomorrow.
The gun appeared in good shape but I wonder if the price wasn't too high being used?
What is the difference between a Ruger 22/45 and Ruger Mark III series?
I have looked at both the Ruger, Buckmark and Beretta in .22. Hesitant too about taking the Ruger apart for cleaning, after seeing it on YouTube videos, but think I could master it if I liked the gun.
Thanks for your help.I just wonder what is a reasonable price for a pistol.

$300 sounds high for a used one, unless it comes with a lot of extra magazines. That's close to what a new one should cost, maybe more. My memory could be faulty, but I think I've seen new 22/45s for around $279 recently. (I have not visited a gun shop in the past week, although I wouldn't expect this to be a panic item.)

Grip angle is different. My personal preference is that if I want the grip angle of a 1911, I'll buy a 1911 in .22. I like the grip angle of the Mark II/III for target shooting.

They're a challenge to break down until you get the hang of it. However, they're worth the effort in exchange for cheap accurate plinking.

 

[Mister.Meow]

Hesitant too about taking the Ruger apart for cleaning, after seeing it on YouTube videos, but think I could master it if I liked the gun.

I have the Mark III Target and it is a great shooting gun. Disassembling for cleaning is a PITA at first but it does get easier. I bought mine new (paid $337 from Bud's) and it was tighter than a drum. After taking it apart several times things worked loose and it's not nearly as difficult. Can't speak for the others but I do love mine!

 

[LP1]

Saw a new 22/45 at Bradis today (12/22) for $279.

 

[mainjet]

Both of the Rugers are fantastic guns and you would never second guess your decision to buy either one.

I have both and I love them both. At $279.00 for the 22/45 it would seem to me that it isn't worth messing with buying it used.

The 22/45 grip panels are integrated into the grip. So you can't really do aftermarket grips but that is no big deal.

Here is a bottom view of the two to show the difference in the mag wells.

And here is a side by side or top and bottom. hahaha

get either one and don't look back.

 

[Bounty Hunter]

I bought one about a year ago. Fun to shoot, scary accurate!! 1911 style wood grips and bull barrel. Bought a leather holster from Ruger for it. You cannot go wrong with it.

 

[Gino66]

my .02 worth. Buy it, pay the 3 bills, its worth every penny. I have one, in SS and love it shooting, cleaning, even the gunsmith breakdown isn't bad to do. the new Mk3 version has alot more moving parts, and tough to put back together.....someone else mentioned PITA, which is spot-on. This gun will function flawlessly. We have put 2000 rnds thru it in a day, without a cleaning.....just shot in some WD40 after 1500 or so. buy lots of mags, cause you will like feeding it without stopping

 

[Faine]

my 4.50usd

I'm a proud new owner of a Ruger MKIII 22/45. Your fears about the assembly are only justified for about 1-3 hours (coincidentally the 1-3 hours it takes to disassemble and reassemble it the first time). Once you've done it once you're good to go. (my advice, never try to force anything, if you can't get it easily in place something is out of place, the only thing that's really tight is the pin going up through the bolt) Every once in a while you'll forget to put the magazine in or take it out at the right time but it's not a biggie. Don't fear the Ruger .22's!

I think 300 for a used is a bit much as well, particularly for a .22 that could have lord knows how many rounds through it. Maybe it's time to bust out the ole haggling boots and talk them down a bit, it's likely they don't have too much invested in it anyway and will come down quickly. A new 22/45 only costs about 320-340 + 11usd (to get the bushing to remove the magazine disconnect).

 

[jchuff87]

Some might disagree and I was talking a little about this on another thread but for a 22/45 I would get a Mark II. Had a few Mark IIIs and they were often a headache.

 

[Tactical Bacon]

I have a mark 3, it works great. The grips are removable, and it really isn't that big of an issue to clean. I would buy it again

 

[JettaKnight]

If you decide on the Ruger .22/45 get the cocobolo grip panels. You'll thank me later. It goes for about $300 or a tick more at Plainfield Shooting Supplies. Without the grips runs about $50 less.

Careful - the early 22/45's didn't have removable grip panels. They were actually molded into the frame.

So then a used Ruger 22/45 with black plastic grips, going for $300 sounds maybe over priced.

Depends - what barrel? For the 6 7/8" stainless fluted version - that's not too bad. Fiber optic sights with rail?

Some might disagree and I was talking a little about this on another thread but for a 22/45 I would get a Mark II. Had a few Mark IIIs and they were often a headache.

The Mark III can be converted to function the same as the Mk II with a new hammer bushing and a replacement panel for the LCI.

Plus, light gunsmithing on this pistol is fun and relatively easy (and I'd say required to clean up the trigger).

 

[printcraft]

Careful - the early 22/45's didn't have removable grip panels. They were actually molded into the frame......

There are a couple of DIY videos and threads around about grinding down the molded frame grips and installing bushings to be able to fit standard 1911 grips.....
There is a company or individual that will do the work for you... mill the frame, install bushings etc.
I can't recall the name now but I'm sure it would come up if you searched for it.

Nice thing is if you go that route you don't need any FFL back and
forth shipping as the lower is not the serial number bearing part of the Mk series of guns, the upper is.

I haven't been brave enough to take the dremel to my 22/45.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Hesitant too about taking the Ruger apart for cleaning,

I have just a few Ruger 22/45s MkIIs.

I have installed the Majestic Arms Speed Strip in each of them. Save time and tears!

Speed Strip Kit

I like the Ruger 22/45. Lives up to the Ruger rep of a lot of gun for the money.

 

[G.ninO]

i would go with the bull barrel. i had a slab side and it just didnt feel right, but a good way to save $ at the range.

 

[kludge]

Careful - the early 22/45's didn't have removable grip panels. They were actually molded into the frame.

OK maybe that was vague, get the gun that comes with the cocobolo grips, it's not that much more and totally worth it.