Correct. My 22/45 is a MK IV and it’s very simple to break down. I had a Victory a few years ago (shoulda kept it) and the Mark IV breaks down just as easily as the Victory. I have never owned any other Ruger Marks but I have read that the Mark II was the most difficult to take down and re-assemble. NCG’s experience with the III sounds awful.RetiredSeabee wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 9:16 amIsn’t the Mark IV claim to fame supposed to be that it is easier to break down and reassemble than the earlier Marks?
I went with the S&W Victory it breaks down easy. I still haven’t ruled out picking up a Ruger Mark but lean more toward the earlier models. Maybe it is the challenge of learning to master that breakdown and reassembly.
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The MK I and MK II were the same as far as take down. The only significant differences between the two versions is that Ruger added a bolt hold open for the MK II and the 10 round mag as standard. The MK II is widely regarded as the most desirable of Marks as far as features - not too many, not too few, just right. When you find a II, prices generally run higher than a used I or III.
The III had the same basic takedown as the I and II with an extra step to deal with the disconnect mag safety. The one thing I really liked about the III is that it featured a 1911 style mag release, which was easier to use than the I and II with the mag release at the bottom of the grip. That was nice.
The III had the same basic takedown as the I and II with an extra step to deal with the disconnect mag safety. The one thing I really liked about the III is that it featured a 1911 style mag release, which was easier to use than the I and II with the mag release at the bottom of the grip. That was nice.
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I guess I never had an issue with any of them. I figured it just gave your brain some more exercising
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Mine is a MK II and I bought it new in 2003.North Country Gal wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:04 pmThe MK I and MK II were the same as far as take down. The only significant differences between the two versions is that Ruger added a bolt hold open for the MK II and the 10 round mag as standard. The MK II is widely regarded as the most desirable of Marks as far as features - not too many, not too few, just right. When you find a II, prices generally run higher than a used I or III.
The III had the same basic takedown as the I and II with an extra step to deal with the disconnect mag safety. The one thing I really liked about the III is that it featured a 1911 style mag release, which was easier to use than the I and II with the mag release at the bottom of the grip. That was nice.
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Not that Ruger Marks are especially collectible, but that's one to keep in the Ruger Mark hierarchy.
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I like my 22/45 as well, probably just a little bummed up in the cold temp so a shot of remlube oughta fix it. I have the mark IV version it disassembles and assembles with the push of a button
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My original 22/45 made me very mad when the Mk 3 came out, I really lusted after the replaceable grips, so I milled the sides of my grip flat and installed grip bushings….. I suppose I could have tried to buy a newer frame, but I wanted to use real 1911 grips, and those would not have worked anyway. I guess I destroyed the value of my pistol, but the original receiver is long gone plus the internals are different, so that is moot.North Country Gal wrote: ↑Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:16 amNot that Ruger Marks are especially collectible, but that's one to keep in the Ruger Mark hierarchy.
BTW complete grip frames are not cheap these days. I don’t know if Ruger will sell you one a stripped one.
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