New to Me Ruger Mark II

The 5-1/2" bull barrel is one of the more desirable MkIIs. Stainless is more the better to me.
As said previously, takedown isn't like trying to split an atom. Just a series of steps you need to follow. There is a company selling a part to keep the strut where it needs to be. IIRC they have an ad in the American Rifleman.
I like the MkIV's looks the least. Not as sleek.
I have MkII Govt. And a blue bull 5.5" and a MKIII Competition Target SS I just about stole from Gander before they went down.
The only issue I've ever had was my 5.5" bulls ejector is loose, causing jams. I have a Tactical Solutions ejector to replace the original, which are bit of a female dog trying to hold in tight and peen the river.
I hope you enjoy your Ruger Joe. They are a fine firearm and will give a lifetime or 2 or 3 service.
BTW I have my eye on another one but have been resisting the urge.
 
PALADIN85020 said:
I'm among those who think that the Ruger MkII was the best of the lot of their .22 handguns. This Gov't Model is among the the most accurate of my handguns, reliable, and has everything you need and nothing you don't in a semiauto .22.

John

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I had a problem with it yesterday at the range......... not nearly as accurate as yours.
Wouldn't hit hardly anything I shot at. :-( I took no photos, and destroyed the evidence.
I'm sure my shaking hands had nothing to do with it, or my recent birthday, 76. :-)
Otherwise it worked flawlessly every time I pulled the trigger.

By the way, I had the same problem with the rest of the firearms I shot.

Have a blessed day,

Leon
 
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I have a MkII since many years and it is solid gun that has been trouble free in around five thousand rounds. It is a comfortable pistol, i.e. I like the ergonomics and balance, as well as the wide trigger shoe.

 
I love my Mk.II :D
I put all the Volquartzen parts in it with no regrets!
And fiber optic sights.
And recently put a Tandemkross rail on it.
(but still haven't used it with a red dot - soon!!!)

As has been said: it's heavy.
But it is oozing with AWESOMENESS!
 

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I love my MKI Target, 6 7/8" taper barrel, good balance, wonderful accuracy, and with a quick button side swap I can use the 10 round magazines.
That being said, I like the looks and feel of the MK4 hunter and also need a 22/45 so I may end up with something new.
 
Those Ruger Marks are great pistols. I taught the NRA enhanced
license class for a couple of years, Part of the class was to shoot
a hundred rounds at a 9" paper plate at various distances, and from
different positions. Then they would count the holes in their plates
and that number would be part of their class grade. During that time
only 2 students hit the plate all one hundred times. Both of them
used Ruger Marks.
 
My first target 22 was an AMT copy of the MKII. When the MKII Government guns came out I traded a Colt King Cobra for it cuz they were supposed to be a limited run...not.


Traded the MKII for something I dont remember.


A few years ago another early MKIIG popped up and I bought it. Put the Volquartsen goodies in it. Ended up tradin it for a NMBHFT in 44spl.
Year or so ago I found another MKII in 5.5". Still have that one.


When I had that first one years ago 20oz pop bottles were still glass. A buddy and I used to shoot them from a bench at 200yds. If you didnt get a solid hit, they wouldnt break. Once dialed in we were probably 95% successful.
 
I love my MK II too! I have a question. With the Ruger optics base, do you need to remove the rear sight? I am thinking of going for a dot, and I see there is a factory base available. I can handle the drilling and tapping myself
 
These................both fully capable of out-shooting me, even in the hands of my kids, friends, range buddies with at least a few skills.

And................neither one a Target model, or tricked out!

Very fine acquisition by the OP for sure.
 

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Patrick L said:
I love my MK II too! I have a question. With the Ruger optics base, do you need to remove the rear sight? I am thinking of going for a dot, and I see there is a factory base available. I can handle the drilling and tapping myself
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No need to D&T


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I've got a Ruger Mark III with a 5" bull barrel and would like to think I'll never part with it. Super accurate pistol, groundhog in picture was taken at 60 yards

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I actually DO need to drill and tap. My MK II is that old, not factory done.

So, my original question still stands, do you need to remove the factory irons?
 
Patrick L said:
I actually DO need to drill and tap. My MK II is that old, not factory done.

So, my original question still stands, do you need to remove the factory irons?
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I don't think you are hearing what the gentleman above is saying.

There are no D&T mounts available for Mk I and MK II pistols. I don't care how old your Mk II is, it's newer than the newest Mk I, which still doesn't need to be D&Td.
 
My Mk II is not drilled and tapped, but I have read about owners drilling and tapping them or having it done. Mounts are available that will fit in the rear sight dovetail, and others that require drilling and tapping. I have also seen photos of the Mk II with the iron sights removed and a scope mounted. It's just a matter of what you want done and how much money you want to spend.

Have a blessed day,

Leon
 
Oh I'm sorry, I did misunderstand.

I am aware of the no d&t mounts available, but I'm not interested in those. I'm too old school I guess.

Sooo, I guess what I'm asking is, if I get a Ruger mount that fits a newer factory d&t'd model, and d&t it myself, do the iron sights need to be removed?
 
I have a red dot scope on a B-Square no-drill mount on my MK II Government Target pistol. It works great, but it adds significant bulk and makes the pistol extremely heavy. Screw mounted scope bases are preferred, at least in my opinion.
 
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