Ruger MK III
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| Ruger MK III | |
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 The Ruger MK III Target with 5½" bull barrel |
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| Type | Pistols |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Produced | 2004-present |
| Variants | See Models |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 31 oz to 45 oz |
| Length | 8" to 11⅛" |
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| Cartridge | .22 LR |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | semi-automatic |
| Feed system | 10-round magazine + 1 in chamber |
The Ruger Mark III is a .22 long rifle semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Company. It is the successor to the Ruger MK II, and includes several new features.
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[edit] Changes from the Mark II
- Addition of a visible loaded chamber indicator on the left side.
- Magazine release moved, from bottom of grip to behind triggerguard.
- All Mark III pistols with adjustable sights are drilled and tapped for a Weaver-style scope base which ships with the pistol.
Note: Ruger manual says ... "NOTE C — Scope mount bases and rings listed will fit all MARK III and 22/45 MARK III pistols. Only the MARK III Target models are drilled and tapped at the factory. The MARK III Standard models must be drilled and tapped by your local gunsmith. (Drilling and tapping instructions available upon request.)
- A new magazine disconnect prevents the pistol from being fired with the magazine removed from the pistol.
- An internal safety lock has been added. Using a key, the safety can be locked in the "safe" position.
- Shorter tapered bolt ears
- A smoothly contoured ejection port profile
[edit] Models
[edit] Mark III
The first is simply known as Mark III. The pistol's barrel is made from steel bar and is threaded into the receiver which is made from steel tube. The barrel is not removable without machining, though. The layout is similar to the Luger P08.
- The high-end model is known as the Hunter. This pistol features a stainless steel frame and comes with either a 4.5-inch, 5.5-inch (a distributor exclusive), or a 6.875-inch fluted bull barrel, fiber-optic front sight, adjustable, V-notch rear sights, and half-checkered cocobolo wood grip. It features multiple safety mechanisms, and includes a visible loaded chamber indicator (The first ever included in a .22 rimfire pistol) as well as internal and external keyed locks provided.
- The next pistol in the lineup is named Competition. It too has a stainless steel frame and 6.875-inch slab sided bull barrel, and adjustable rear sights; the pistol also has the cocobolo grip with thumb rest.
- Target is the next Mark III. This pistol has a blued finish, a tapered 6.875-inch barrel, adjustable rear sights, and black plastic grips.
- The Bull barrel pistol comes in stainless steel or blued finish. It has a heavier barrel to help the barrel from overheating and to keep recoil down. It has a 5.5-inch barrel and adjustable rear sights.
- Finally, the Standard Mark III has a tapered barrel, black plastic handgrips and a blued finish. It comes with either a 6-inch or 4.75-inch barrel. It has fixed sights.
| Catalog
Number |
Model | Finish | Sight | Length | Approx.
Weight |
Suggested
Retail Price |
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| Blued | Stainless | Rear | Front | Barrel | Overall | |||||
| Standard | MKIII4 | Standard | * | Fixed | Fixed | 4¾" | 9" | 35 oz | $362.00 | |
| MKIII6 | Standard | * | Fixed | Fixed | 6" | 10¾" | 37 oz | $362.00 | ||
| Target | MKIII512 | Bull Bbl. | * | Adjustable | Fixed | 5½" | 9¾" | 42 oz | $430.00 | |
| KMKIII512 | Bull Bbl. | * | Adjustable | Fixed | 5½" | 9¾" | 42 oz | $543.00 | ||
| KMKIII678GC | Competition | * | Adjustable | Fixed | 6⅞" | 11⅛" | 45 oz | $625.00 | ||
| KMKIII678H | Hunter | * | Adjustable | HiViz Fiber Optic | 6⅞" | 11⅛" | 41 oz | $638.00 | ||
| KMKIII45H | Hunter | * | Adjustable | HiViz Fiber Optic | 4½" | 8¾" | 38 oz | $638.00 | ||
[edit] 22/45 Mark III
The second lineup is named 22/45 Mark III. These pistols have a polymer frame and steel barrel installed nearly permanently into a steel receiver. . The grip angle emulates that of a M1911.
- The high-end model is known as the Hunter. This pistol features a stainless steel 4.5-inch or 6.875-inch fluted bull barrel, HiViz fiber optic front sight, and adjustable rear sights.
- The Bull barrel pistol comes in a few different variations. It has a heavier barrel to help the barrel from overheating and to keep recoil down.
- Stainless steel 5.5-inch barrel and adjustable rear sights.
- Blued finish with 5.5-inch barrel and adjustable rear sights.
- Blued finish with 4-inch barrel and adjustable rear sights.
- Blued finish with 4.5-inch barrel and fixed rear sights.
| Catalog
Number |
Model | Finish | Sight | Length | Approx.
Weight |
Suggested
Retail Price |
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| Blued | Stainless | Rear | Front | Barrel | Overall | ||||
| P4MKIII | Bull Bbl. | * | Adjustable | Fixed | 4" | 8" | 31 oz | $307.00 | |
| P45GCMKIII | Bull Bbl. | * | Fixed | Fixed | 4½" | 8½" | 33 oz | $305.00 | |
| P512MKIII | Bull Bbl. | * | Adjustable | Fixed | 5½" | 9½" | 35 oz | $307.00 | |
| KP512MKIII | Bull Bbl. | * | Adjustable | Fixed | 5½" | 9½" | 35 oz | $398.00 | |
| KP678HMKIII | Hunter | * | Adjustable | HiViz Fiber Optic | 6⅞" | 10⅞" | 34 oz | $487.00 | |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Ruger Instruction Manual (.pdf) - Ruger web site
[edit] External links
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