Long barreled Ruger Mk. III 22LR pistol

[Naphtali]

I have wanted a 10-inch, or so, Ruger pistol for years. Since I have Mk. IIIs (with Mk. II sears), I would want my long-barreled pistol to be a Ruger Mk. III. Ruger has not offered such a long barrel for several Marks. The clam shell receiver is thin walled, and barrel is extremely tightly screwed?? to receiver.

Were a stripped Mk. III receiver available, barrel installation is probably doable. Replacing barrel on existing pistol would be dicey at best. Is anyone doing the job? OR is anyone capable of doing the job?

 

[Empe]

I'm sure if you hunt around you will someone to do the job but it seems like a pretty expensive way to go .
Why not just buy a MKII with a 10" barrel ...while not real common they are out there . Also I'm sure you are already aware but Ruger also offers the 10" barrel in the new MK IV Models.
Either choice is likely to be less expensive than trying to put one together from a MK III.

 

[rockquarry]

I have wanted a 10-inch, or so, Ruger pistol for years. Since I have Mk. IIIs (with Mk. II sears), I would want my long-barreled pistol to be a Ruger Mk. III. Ruger has not offered such a long barrel for several Marks. The clam shell receiver is thin walled, and barrel is extremely tightly screwed?? to receiver.

Were a stripped Mk. III receiver available, barrel installation is probably doable. Replacing barrel on existing pistol would be dicey at best. Is anyone doing the job? OR is anyone capable of doing the job?

Have you ever handled one of these 10" Rugers?

 

[Empe]

Have you ever handled one of these 10" Rugers?

Yes a good question. I have a MK II Competition Target with a 6 7/8 " barrel and it's about as muzzle heavy as I'd like to go shooting offhand and unsupported.
I can't imagine shooting one with a 10" barrel for any length of time but to each his own.
They were quite popular for shooting silhouette matches back in the day where the extra weight and length helped with a steady hold.
Ruger has brought the 10" barrel back in to production with the MK IV model so there must be a market for them .

 

[GypsmJim]

Have you ever handled one of these 10" Rugers?

Although not a Mark, I have a Super Single Six Convertible with a 9 1/2" barrel. Of course, it's muzzle heavy but I don't find it unruly.

It's kinda fun to shoot, but I have to admit it's not more accurate than it's 5 1/2" cousin.