AJ
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I still have to laugh. Just about every reference to the Ruger Mark's states that a new trigger and or barrel by an aftermarket company needs to be installed to get it to shoot...........
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I won't do anything to the Stainless MKIV Target, other than
a crisp 2lb+ trigger and trying various ammo.
It breaks clean now, but not 2lb crisp, and will test the weight later today.
If you need an Olympic level pistol, buy one, and hope it shoots
as advertised.
Will take the scoped MKIV, sandbag, lotsa different ammo,
and shoot some B2s at 50 feet, indoor, later this week.
Range report will follow.
a crisp 2lb+ trigger and trying various ammo.
It breaks clean now, but not 2lb crisp, and will test the weight later today.
If you need an Olympic level pistol, buy one, and hope it shoots
as advertised.
Will take the scoped MKIV, sandbag, lotsa different ammo,
and shoot some B2s at 50 feet, indoor, later this week.
Range report will follow.
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Will be curious to see how the OEM trigger compares to
the Volquartsen, rested on the bench.
Offhand, one or two, 2lbs+ is nice.
2lbs is the NRA minimum rimfire pistol trigger weight.
the Volquartsen, rested on the bench.
Offhand, one or two, 2lbs+ is nice.
2lbs is the NRA minimum rimfire pistol trigger weight.
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I have competed in ISSF matches with a Walther GSP and a Hammerli International, both were top-tier match pistols at the time. The used market has a lot of Walther GSPs, OSPs, and Hammerlis that usually get imported from Germany. The problem with pre 67,000 serial GSPs is, that the slide will easily develop a crack on the right side. The Hammerli frame will start cracking on the left side right behind the barrel hood, even if only SV ammo was used.
The High Standards have a similar problem of frame cracking. Ruger MKII and Belgian FN International have proven countless times, that they can go past 100,000 rounds without any parts breakage.
I retired my Hammerlis but the FN150 is being used frequently.
The MkII is more or less a loaner if I teach someone new how to shoot a handgun, it's cheap and solid.
The High Standards have a similar problem of frame cracking. Ruger MKII and Belgian FN International have proven countless times, that they can go past 100,000 rounds without any parts breakage.
I retired my Hammerlis but the FN150 is being used frequently.
The MkII is more or less a loaner if I teach someone new how to shoot a handgun, it's cheap and solid.
TAROMAN
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I began competitive pistol shooting in the Army back in the '70s. Still at it at a much lower level. Started with an issued High Standard 107. Later purchased a 106. These were like race cars, regular tuning required.
Now I just shoot club matches. Settled on a Buckmark with Ultradot Matchdot installed. Amazingly, I shot my first ever perfect score with it. Luck matters. Never cared for Rugers. Frequently see others with frankenRugers trying to figure out the latest problem.
Now I just shoot club matches. Settled on a Buckmark with Ultradot Matchdot installed. Amazingly, I shot my first ever perfect score with it. Luck matters. Never cared for Rugers. Frequently see others with frankenRugers trying to figure out the latest problem.
AJ
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I have competed in ISSF matches with a Walther GSP and a Hammerli International, both were top-tier match pistols at the time. The used market has a lot of Walther GSPs, OSPs, and Hammerlis that usually get imported from Germany. The problem with pre 67,000 serial GSPs is, that the slide will easily develop a crack on the right side. The Hammerli frame will start cracking on the left side right behind the barrel hood, even if only SV ammo was used.
The High Standards have a similar problem of frame cracking. Ruger MKII and Belgian FN International have proven countless times, that they can go past 100,000 rounds without any parts breakage.
I retired my Hammerlis but the FN150 is being used frequently.
The MkII is more or less a loaner if I teach someone new how to shoot a handgun, it's cheap and solid.
Never shot the International. I have a Browning Medalist that I shot. Retired it for a Buckmark. I also have a Walther OSP.
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"Not I," said the little red hen.
The Ruger trigger can be improved, but it is not necessarily bad from the box. In 1958, I believe, James Clark (Jerry Miculek's father-in-law for you young 'uns) won the National Match, a rare civilian to do so, shooting a factory box-stock Ruger MkI in .22.
Of course, they could be improved, and Clark sold a steel trigger with which to do so, but factory was good enough to win the National Match.
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I've fallen prey to gimmicks as well since I have two Clark accurized 1911 .45s, but almost all my handguns are as they came from the factory. Gimmicks don't equal skill. Improve skills first, then pursue the after-market stuff, if you feel you still need such.
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For me, the Ruger MK II is the pinnacle of the genre. No interest in the MK I, III or IV, nor pretty much any other platforms.
AJ
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You are in the minority. Most feel that the "Gimmicks" make them shoot better. Sight alignment and trigger control and practice, lots of practice make a good shooter. Or as a friend of mine and I say "trigger time" is how you get good.
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AJ
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Most think they can throw money into a firearm and equipment and shoot like an Olympic Shooter. Those folks have great equipment, but only got that equipment after lots of practice and moving up through the ranks step by step. Good shooting skills take time to develop and lots of time on the range.
Being a trained athlete, and getting your pulse beat close to 40bpm,
gives you about 1.5 seconds between bumps.
It's like an eternity on target, for smallbore rifle.
gives you about 1.5 seconds between bumps.
It's like an eternity on target, for smallbore rifle.
AJ
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Put the Volquartsen in the stainless MKIV Target today.
Feels less than 2lbs.
Range report soon, with sandbags and scope.
Needs serious stocks, like the pics below?
Some how I don't think that they make those for a Ruger. But if you have enough money, you never know............
With a pile of wood and a Dremel, anything is possible. 
Rodan
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Trigger on the MKIV, with the Volquartsen,
1lb 14 & 3/8 oz.
1lb 14 & 3/8 oz.
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