I'm sitting here in a state of confusion. I decided to give the Mark II a cleaning tonight. I had planned on cleaning it as best I could without breaking it down. While cleaning what I could reach I just couldn't help myself and I decided to go ahead and disassemble the gun. Expecting the worst I printed a copy of Spyder2's takedown instructions and proceeded to disassemble, clean and then reassemble the RUGER MARK II without the slightest problem. I just can't believe how easy it really was. I'm afraid maybe it was too easy, but everything seems to be working fine. I didn't need a rubber mallet or anything. It defense of those who have had so many problems with this process I must admit that the gun appeared to have been taken down previously (I can see some scratches around the takedown lever). The friend who owned this gun previously was not the original owner. The original owner evidently had down this regularly and none of the parts were stuck or hard to deal with. It was as easy as any of the other handguns I have owned.
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22lr Pistols
- Thread starter Doug S
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MeekAndMild
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Ruger is the best! I got one of their Mark II's many years ago, first gun when I just turned 21, and it accompanied me on many fishing trips, rode many a mile up under the truck seat, blasted many a can and target, and taught my kids to shoot. My only complaint about it was it was hard to field strip, so I never cleaned it as often as it should have been cleaned, but it never seemed to mind it much. It is the only gun I ever wore slap out.
Recently I've developed a hankering for another, maybe a suppressed Mark II Stainless, if for no other reason than to just make the guys at the range look at it funny. At $695 plus taxes and Fed stamp that's a pretty good deal, don't you think?
Recently I've developed a hankering for another, maybe a suppressed Mark II Stainless, if for no other reason than to just make the guys at the range look at it funny. At $695 plus taxes and Fed stamp that's a pretty good deal, don't you think?
Blue Heeler
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This has been interesting.For a change there hasn't been an overwhelming push to "Buy the Ruger". For a while there I thought that 99% of .22's in America were Rugers.Now I think it's probably only 75%.
There is no doubt that they are cheap and cheerful,but they also have their faults.Build quality is one-the finish is basic and appearance is cheap. If that doesn't matter,and you don't mind that they look like a piece of plumbing then they will probably work as well as most .22's.They will never match a quality gun though.By "quality" I mean the Europeans (eg Hammerli) and some American guns (eg S&W M 41),and a Browning Medalist is pretty good too.I sold my Mk 2 Ruger and bought a Medallist.I think the improvement was well worth the extra money.
There is no doubt that they are cheap and cheerful,but they also have their faults.Build quality is one-the finish is basic and appearance is cheap. If that doesn't matter,and you don't mind that they look like a piece of plumbing then they will probably work as well as most .22's.They will never match a quality gun though.By "quality" I mean the Europeans (eg Hammerli) and some American guns (eg S&W M 41),and a Browning Medalist is pretty good too.I sold my Mk 2 Ruger and bought a Medallist.I think the improvement was well worth the extra money.
Doug S
I'm sure you got it back together right, the symptom of wrong is not being able to cock it. Everybody complains about how hard they are but if you follow the instructions they're really pretty simple. A female friend says check who's complaining, males who NEVER read instructions or ASK for directions. I gave up arguing with her since I seem to be one that fits that mold!
spyder2
I'm sure you got it back together right, the symptom of wrong is not being able to cock it. Everybody complains about how hard they are but if you follow the instructions they're really pretty simple. A female friend says check who's complaining, males who NEVER read instructions or ASK for directions. I gave up arguing with her since I seem to be one that fits that mold!
spyder2
Blue Heeler
Not to be contentious, but who on earth would expect a $150-$300 gun to match the quality of the guns you list? The reason they will don't match a "quality" gun (as you put it) is because they don't cost an arm and a leg and your firstborn. Anyone can build a "quality" gun for a price.
The whole idea of the Ruger .22 autos is to produce a good auto at a reasonable price. They do just that. They are inexpensive, reliable, durable, and for the most part pretty darn accurate. I've seen some (not even "target" models) that were so accurate right out of the box it was scary. I have an uncle who has had one with a short 4" tapered barrel for years. It will shoot unbelieveable groups.
I think most of them could be very good shooters if people would experiment with different loads. If there is ever a gun to try different loads with, it is the .22 long rifle. With patience and some testing most will be much more accurate than the shooter.
As far as Browning vs. Ruger, buy what you like. I'd bet on the Ruger to be a little more durable. Hell, at the price they sell them for buy one of each and shoo them both.
Shake
They will never match a quality gun though
Not to be contentious, but who on earth would expect a $150-$300 gun to match the quality of the guns you list? The reason they will don't match a "quality" gun (as you put it) is because they don't cost an arm and a leg and your firstborn. Anyone can build a "quality" gun for a price.
The whole idea of the Ruger .22 autos is to produce a good auto at a reasonable price. They do just that. They are inexpensive, reliable, durable, and for the most part pretty darn accurate. I've seen some (not even "target" models) that were so accurate right out of the box it was scary. I have an uncle who has had one with a short 4" tapered barrel for years. It will shoot unbelieveable groups.
I think most of them could be very good shooters if people would experiment with different loads. If there is ever a gun to try different loads with, it is the .22 long rifle. With patience and some testing most will be much more accurate than the shooter.
As far as Browning vs. Ruger, buy what you like. I'd bet on the Ruger to be a little more durable. Hell, at the price they sell them for buy one of each and shoo them both.
Shake
Bottom Gun
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Iwouldn't own a Ruger.
Blue Heeler
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WS2-if you are shooting price factor then the Ruger is OK. IMO it's like scopes,Tasco are allright (just) but a good one is much better.
I would prefer to have an older Browning Medalist than some newer but not as good a gun.
The thing that really settled me on the Browning was it's ability to digest all .22 ammo without fail.I have a friend who has one too and it does likewise.They could be freak guns,but I doubt it.
My Ruger was a MK2 stainless Bull Barrel with scope mounts and wraparound Pachmeyr grips.It had a worked trigger and was about as good as a Ruger can be got.
I still wouldn't buy another one.
I would prefer to have an older Browning Medalist than some newer but not as good a gun.
The thing that really settled me on the Browning was it's ability to digest all .22 ammo without fail.I have a friend who has one too and it does likewise.They could be freak guns,but I doubt it.
My Ruger was a MK2 stainless Bull Barrel with scope mounts and wraparound Pachmeyr grips.It had a worked trigger and was about as good as a Ruger can be got.
I still wouldn't buy another one.