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Originally Posted by otisrush
I like having a .22 semi pistol in the stable because, not only is it fun, I think it's a great training tool to help identify and eliminate flinching.
I have a Browning Buckmark and, although it pains me to say it because I have a deep love and loyalty to Browning (and S&W  ) - I really dislike the Buckmark. Mine is incredibly picky with ammo.
With the Ruger MK IV being released MK IIIs can be had *really* inexpensively. A LGS has one for something like $240 right now.
Can anyone comment on the MK III takedown issue? People talk about it being a real pain. And what is peoples' experiences with how the MK IIIs do with different ammo?
Thx.
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I'll bite. I have 7 MK II/III/IV's so know a bit about this.
The takedown issue (IMHO) is way over blown. To take it down /put it together, you just need to understand where the hammer and strut are/need to be. There are plenty of Utube vids on how to figure that out.
The problem arises: a) when people try to clean the gun once a year without reference , b) don't have a clue where the hammer/strut is in the process, c) all of the above.
The other thing to note is that a Ruger MK II/III/IV should only need to be taken apart every 7500K rounds or so. Between that, just spray her down with some gun scrubber and finish a couple drops of lube to the bolt here and there. Taking the gun apart really doesn't get you to much more than can be cleaned via this method.