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FRGC – Ruger 22/45 Range Report
Vanity | 11/29/2008 | javachip

Posted on 11/29/2008 4:13:03 PM PST by javachip

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To: javachip

The Ruger MkII series of pistols has always been a pain to field strip. There are a couple of techniques to make it easier putting it back together, but on the whole, it isn’t a pleasant piece to clean.

When you’re out and about looking at used guns, try to find a S&W Model 41. They’re pud-easy to clean; pull down on the trigger guard, tip off the barrel and clean. Put barrel back on frame/receiver, flip up the trigger guard, you’re done.

Rather more spendy than the MkII, but oh so very much more accurate as well. And the trigger is adjustable down to ounces, not pounds.


21 posted on 11/29/2008 5:22:06 PM PST by NVDave
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To: wagglebee
How do you like your Mosin-Nagant?

Yes, others what to know, please.

22 posted on 11/29/2008 5:23:36 PM PST by MrPiper
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To: MrPiper

what=want,,,


23 posted on 11/29/2008 5:24:29 PM PST by MrPiper
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To: wagglebee
I've got the M91/30. Got to be one of the ugliest guns around. I LOVE IT!

Where else can you find a high-power long-range rifle for $80? You can reach out a touch somebody over in the next county!

The Mosins have become quite popular for both shooters and collectors. There are even websites dedicated just to Mosin-Nagants. A couple of my favorites for reference:

http://7.62x54r.net/

http://www.surplusrifle.com/mosincarbine/index.asp

The M91/30 is the rifle that is featured in the movie “Enemy at the Gate”. You can own and shoot a piece of history for under a hundred bucks! Plus, ammo for it is plentiful and cheap (mine will eat every variety of mil surp or US made).

Ya can't go wrong.

24 posted on 11/29/2008 5:32:50 PM PST by 2111USMC
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To: 2111USMC

Thanks. I’ll probably go pick one up this week and then get a couple more if I like it.


25 posted on 11/29/2008 5:36:25 PM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: wagglebee
Plus, being a bolt action rifle, it's probably gong to be further down the list when Obama’s minions start trying to outlaw guns.
26 posted on 11/29/2008 5:43:01 PM PST by 2111USMC
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To: javachip

Wolf .22LR ammunition continues to surprise. Nice pistol.


27 posted on 11/29/2008 5:44:40 PM PST by sig226 (1/21/12 . . . He's not my president . . . Impeach Obama . . . whatever)
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To: MrPiper

You can find tons of info on the links in my post 24.

I highly recommend them.


28 posted on 11/29/2008 5:45:22 PM PST by 2111USMC
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To: 2111USMC
gong = going

Jeeesh... Lately, I get carried away when the subject comes to guns (we've added three more to the family in just the last two weeks).

29 posted on 11/29/2008 5:48:30 PM PST by 2111USMC
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To: 2111USMC

I think Obama will have a harder time with his gun-grabbing agenda than he thinks, gun sales have been surging the past month across the country and I have a feeling that a lot of congressmen are starting to figure out that it could be a career-killer for them.


30 posted on 11/29/2008 5:49:16 PM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: javachip
*ahem* I will offer my $.02 with what I believe to be a worthy opinion,
There are a few 'conversion kits out there for .45's and a few pistols.
Owning a pair
(I always get a stainless and blue version of what I like hehehe)
of Ruger Mark II Target models, and a pair of Kimber Target match .45's...I can say that the only 'conversion I considered was this
http://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/rimfire/
Ruger's are good pistols, but I dont believe the frame of the Mark II gives the right feel, or action, of the 1911 frame...
31 posted on 11/29/2008 5:49:36 PM PST by 45semi (I find stinky B.O. really really offensive...)
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To: 45semi

I think before I spent $700 or so on another Kimber 1911 and another $300 on a rimfire conversion I would probably by a High Standard target pistol for the same amount of money.

http://www.highstandard.com/index.html


32 posted on 11/29/2008 6:05:03 PM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: Klondike
Check out something like the EYEPAL or MERIT OPTICAL Attachment on the net.

Thanks for the info... I can't remember the last time that I was able to clearly see my front sight... It's difficult enough for me to hit the center of a piece of paper 50 feet away, between poor breath control, hand tremor, and jerking the trigger. At least it would be nice to know that my aim is OK...

33 posted on 11/29/2008 6:06:48 PM PST by The Electrician ("Government is the only enterprise in the world which expands in size when its failures increase.")
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To: wagglebee
Para's are good too :) Fair amount of USPSA shooters use them in Limited class
http://www.paraord.com/index_page.html
34 posted on 11/29/2008 6:07:37 PM PST by 45semi (I find stinky B.O. really really offensive...)
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To: javachip

My dad has one of those and it is indeed one sweet gun. I hope to get one for my fiance in the comint year.


35 posted on 11/29/2008 6:13:07 PM PST by Red in Blue PA (Little known fact: Barack Obama translated into Kenyan means "Jimmy Carter")
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To: OKSooner
I love the way the Rugers shoot but they're not easy to disassemble and clean.

In all fairness, disassembly and cleaning isn't all that bad, it's the reassembly that SUCKS until you get the hang of it.

These sites have far better instructions than you get from Ruger:

Mark III Fieldstripping Procedures

2245 Maintenance Page

36 posted on 11/29/2008 6:14:44 PM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: Klondike
EYEPAL or MERIT OPTICAL Attachment

Have you tried either of them, looks like just what I need !
Thanks for the info.

37 posted on 11/29/2008 6:16:28 PM PST by 1066AD
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To: 45semi

I was talking about for a .22 cal target pistol.

I’m encouraging my wife to buy more jewelry so I can guilt her into letting me get an Ed Brown or Wilson Combat 1911.


38 posted on 11/29/2008 6:18:10 PM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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To: wagglebee

Thanks for those links!

The worst part was needing to tap the bolt stop out and using a mallet to get the barrel assy off the frame. According to the manual, those should get better with time.


39 posted on 11/29/2008 6:24:59 PM PST by javachip
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To: javachip

I always put a rag over the barrel before I hit it, one good whack is usually enough.

I bought a Volquartsen accurizing kit for my 22/45 (target trigger, hammer, etc.) that came in the mail yesterday, tomorrow I’m going to see if I can put it in without driving myself insane.


40 posted on 11/29/2008 6:30:49 PM PST by wagglebee ("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
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