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How Do Ruger Semi-Auto .22LR Pistols Shoot?

heavyiron
Need some info on the referenced topic.

There are several models of Ruger .22LR semi-autos including the 22/45, Mark II, Mark III, and 22/45 Mark III.

I am looking for better than average accuracy for some bullseye and plate shooting (like the Chevy Challenge) course. Which of the above is the most accurate?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

Heavyiron[8D]

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  • Bert H.
    I have nothing but respect for my MK II. For the money, it is the best .22 LR target pistol on the planet[^]

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • grdad45
    I have a stainless MKII Competition Target that shoots a lot better than I am capable of. With a decent rest it shoots ragged holes at 25 yards. Love 'em!
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  • gap1916
    I will have to agree with the MarkII. I also like the Browning Buck Mark. My 2 cents [8D]

    Greg
    Former Marine
    A N G L I C O
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  • gskyhawk
    Mark II with 5 1/2" bull barrel or Mark II government which has a 6 1/2 bull barrel
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  • duckhunter
    Buy the Ruger that bests fits your hand.

    I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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  • Snellstrom
    I have a Ruger 22/45 with a 5 1/2" heavy barrel, it is the most accurate pistol I've ever shot. It is capable of better than I can shoot, this gun makes me look like a pro.
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  • select-fire
    Mark II Government Target
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  • Laredo Lefty
    I have a 30 yr old Ruger Standard Auto with 6" barrel. Nice little gun. I have shot around 2000 rds out of it and it still works great.

    Joe
    "Never let school interfere with your education"
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  • Ray Boone
    I don't have any of those listed- exactly- I have a Mark I, which is similar to the MarkII- the difference being scalloped receiver to give better access to bolt, bolt stop for keeping open on last round, and a button type magazine release. Regarding accuracy, I've heard the newer ones are equal to the older ones, and my 5 1/2" bull barrel is as accurate as I can hold it. The only thing I've heard about the newer ones is that the trigger pull is much harder- on mine it might be as much as 2 pounds- certainly not over that. The only problem I've had with mine is that after a couple hundred rounds without a real thorough cleaning of the leade, the cartridges don't chamber completely, so the bolt doesn't close, so it doesn't fire without pushing the bolt the rest of the way closed.
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  • beantownshootah
    For "most accurate" you basically want a bull (that's heavy target) barrel, and preferably a longer barrel, nothing less than 5".

    Which grip design is entirely up to personal preference. Many .22 only shooters favor the locked wrist-slant grip of the Mark II, but some of the more hardcore bullseye shooters prefer the .45 like grip of the 22/45 since it more closely corresponds to the the grip of their 1911 .45 pistol. The 22/45 was specifically designed for that reason, to simulate the feel of a 1911.

    I don't think there is any difference in accuracy between the Mark II and Mark III models of these guns; the main differences are cosmetic, and the "Mass-hole". . .chamber load indicator. I also know of no difference in accuracy between the 22/45 and the std models; the guns use similar actions and barrels, and roll of the same assembly lines, so there is not special hand-tooling for either one.

    In terms of overall shootability, you pretty much can't go wrong with any of the Rugers *for the price*. . .these are reliable and fairly accurate. Plus there are so damn many of them out there, its possible to find one pretty cheap. But don't fool yourself. For $250, you're getting a $250 gun. Serious target guns cost more for A REASON.

    My main problem with the Rugers is that the stock trigger isnt very light, and is kind of "crunchy" . . .its just NOT a target trigger.

    Personally, if I wanted a target gun I would rather (and have) pay another $150 for a nice used High Standard pistol. (I listened to Bobski on this board for that advice, and I'm quite glad I did). The high standars are just more accurate, easier to take down and clean, easier to adjust the sights, more collectible, and most important they have beautiful wide-grooved light crisp target triggers. You're not going to find one in stainless, and they are harder to find, but they are worth it in my opinion.
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  • THINMAN
    GREAT SHOOTERS ONE AND ALL , MK-I ,MKII , 22/45 .... MK-II FRAMES OFFER THE OPTION OF CHANGING GRIPS & A BOTTOM MAG. RELEASE ... THE 22/45 HAS A PUSH BUTTON RELEASE AND POLYMER FRAME [MOLDED GRIP] .

    THINMAN
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  • gotstolefrom
    Have a Mark II and love it. Lotta folks say the High Standard is better.... I have shot 3, and they are no better for me.

    I bought a 22/45 with the slab side 8" bull bbl (NOT marked 'great eight') that has made me look like a pro.

    I took a little practice because (you're not gonna belive this) it had the lightest, most crisp trigger I have ever seen in a 'production' trigger. I don't know how this happend but the trigger breaks a little over 2.5 pounds like a piece of glass. I took it to my favorite 'smith' to check it out because it was so 'out of the ordinary' for an out of the box gun. He said all looked very good, and saw no indication of additional work. He actually wanted me to let him make it a little heavier, which I can see the reason for, but I had gotten used to it (I shot in-advertant double taps at first) and nobody else uses it.
    I am SURE that this trigger was a fluke, but the gun cloverleafs often, as long as I don't drink too much coffee. My older Mark II still eats anything you feed it, and has never been in the shop.

    ENJOY !

    If we do not hang together,
    We will most certainly hang separately.
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