Nostalgic Offering from Ruger

[Gun-Reck]

75th Anniversary Model​

.22 LR 6-7/8" Target Model:

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[lee n. field]

Other then the Mark IV specific features, it looks an awful lot like my Mark II Target.

 

[KyJim]

My Mark II has a bill barrel

 

[hso]

I'm going to have to pull out my original Ruger target and compare them.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Had one of those back in the day, might have to look into getting one of these.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Looks good, but $599 msrp.....

 

[NMexJim]

At the time Bill Ruger released the MkII, they had sorta of an outer-space feel to them or at least those in my group thought so for the first ones we handled at a gun auction. A couple of us bought them, and they've been keepers.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I really like my stainless MKII Target.

 

[Insignificant bill]

At the time Bill Ruger released the MkII, they had sorta of an outer-space feel to them or at least those in my group thought so for the first ones we handled at a gun auction. A couple of us bought them, and they've been keepers.

It does have that ray gun look

 

[9mmepiphany]

I'd seriously consider getting one to keep my BiCentennial model company. I'm a little surprised they didn't add the Red grip medallions

 

[NMexJim]

In the same year I bought my MkII, I also bought a Colt Woodsman. Wild difference in appreciation.

 

[halfmoonclip]

I'm a little surprised they didn't add the Red grip medallions

If memory serves, when partner Sturm passed, Bill Ruger changed to the black eagle in his memory.
Moon

 

[TTv2]

My biggest issue with the taper barrel models has been lack of adjustable sights. These not having that issue means I'm considering getting one. Don't see the need for a bull barrel for a .22 pistol for plinking.

 

[AzShooter1]

I'll add that barrel when Volquartsen has them on special.

 

[Homerboy]

If memory serves, when partner Sturm passed, Bill Ruger changed to the black eagle in his memory.
Moon

But if it’s a commemoration, it should look as close to the original as possible, so the red medallions would be appropriate.

 

[9mmepiphany]

But if it’s a commemoration, it should look as close to the original as possible, so the red medallions would be appropriate.

Those are along the lines that I was thinking

 

[Zebraranger]

Really like my slab-side Mark ll.

 

[JT-AR-MG42]

But if it’s a commemoration, it should look as close to the original as possible

Don't think the one pictured in the OP qualifies as a commemorative.

IIRC, the adjustable sight guns did not come out until mid/late 1950, not 1949 as inferred by the ad and laser etching.


And the medallion is on the right stock panel as well (original guns had but one medallion), if they are indeed doing a commemoration of the flagship of their line.
Oh well.

JT

 

[9mmepiphany]

Don't think the one pictured in the OP qualifies as a commemorative.

And the medallion is on the right stock panel as well (original guns had but one medallion), if they are indeed doing a commemoration of the flagship of their line.

What you're describing is what they did for the Bicentennial model...skinny short barrel, fixed sight, etc.

I think they wanted to offer customers something a little different...maybe the first variation on the original...plus it is being offered on the Mark IV frame anyway

 

[doubleh]

I considered them to be on the ugly side 75 years ago and still do. I like the MK guns, just not the skinny barreled ones.

 

[tubeshooter]

On the other hand, I have always appreciated the simple elegance of the skinny barrel models.

My 6" MK III shoots rather well. I've always been a fixed sight kind of person in general, so that part has never bothered me.


Just goes to show - different strokes for different folks. This anniversary model with adjustable sights looks interesting and I might have to give it a look-see. Running out of unicorns to chase anyway...

 

[theotherwaldo]

-Looks awfully similar to my Mark I Standard Target.
Good job, Ruger... .

 

[Gun-Reck]

My biggest issue with the taper barrel models has been lack of adjustable sights. These not having that issue means I'm considering getting one. Don't see the need for a bull barrel for a .22 pistol for plinking.

The balance and precision of the MkII's are outstanding.

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[bannockburn]

Have always been a fan of the 5 1/2" bull barrel version. Just the right combination of size and weight of the barrel to give it a great feeling of balance and handling.

 

[ExtremeSquared]

Looks good, but $599 msrp.....

It's rough, but the proliferation of molded plastic guns has somewhat hidden the gradual across-the-board cost increases that are unavoidable when steel meets mill. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the profit margin is higher on Ruger's cheap polymer 9mms.