Experience with the Ruger MK III

[foghornl]

I have a MKII

Waaaaaaayyy up on the "Fun Gun" list.

Don't really care for the MK3 with the LCI and mag disconnect, but I have shot a couple of them....nice shooters, and didn't really feel different from the MKII, other than the mag release.

Oldest brother has one of the OLD "Standard Model" Rugers he bought in 1966 or so {9-shot magazine}. Still puts the lead where he points, 42 years later.

 

[bigfatdave]

I have a mkIII target as my first pistol.
Reliable, fun to shoot, good ergonomics even for my big hands.

Not easy to take down or re-assemble the first few times, but methodical patience will get the job done. The loaded chamber indicator, internal lock and magazine safety add approximately zero value, but none get in the way while shooting. The magazine safety adds a level of complexity while dis/re-assembling though.

 

[mauiglide]

I'm going to order a MKIII hunter tomorrow. It is the one with the 6 7/8" stainless barrel. MidwayUSA has the magazines for sale so I'm going to pick up a few to make it more convenient at the range. It looks like it will be cheap fun a the range as I have a case of of CCI Blazer ammo to shoot.

 

[tlen]

Removing the MKIII LCI and magazine disconnect is an easy matter if one chooses to do so.
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