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I think most folks would agree that the Ruger 22 Automatic is one of the most successful 22 pistols of all time. Over the years I’ve owned several and regret letting a few of them go, especially a Mark II with a 4 & 1/4” heavy taper barrel in stainless. Today I own three MKII pistols. Two are full blown Clark Custom conversions with bull barrels (Douglas barrels), Bowmar sights & Clark triggers with recut sears. These pistols have 2 pound triggers that break like glass. Both will shoot one hole groups at 50 yards. I own two MKIII 22/45 pistols that have Clark trigger jobs.The third MKII is a 6&7/8” stainless Target model that I just acquired on GB in like new condition for $283.00. Gave Clark a call, as I have had Clark do trigger jobs on all my Ruger 22 Automatics. Clark no longer works on Ruger 22 Automatics. They referred me to Majestic Arms in NYC. They never would answer their phone so I ordered the Master Up-grade kit on line. It was pretty easy to install. I now have five Ruger 22 pistols with superb triggers and all are highly accurate. That said the MKII pistols have much better triggers in them than the MKIII pistols. I’m thinking it’s because of the magazine disconnect devices in the MK III pistols. The MKIII pistols aren’t bad. The MKII pistols are just better. All of which started me thinking. What in the opinion of most folks is the better Ruger 22 pistol? The MKI, MKII, MKIII or the MKIV? Haven’t laid hands on a MKIV. That said for my money when they came out with the MKII they got it right.
And now a side bar: The reason that no one was answering the phone at Magestic Arms, is that the owner, Dino, passed away from a very aggressive form of cancer December 4th. While I have long been a Clark Custom fan, I believe that the shooting world has lost an asset with Dino’s passing. Going forward, looks like Volquartsen may be the only game in town when it comes to slicking up a Ruger 22 Automatic!
And now a side bar: The reason that no one was answering the phone at Magestic Arms, is that the owner, Dino, passed away from a very aggressive form of cancer December 4th. While I have long been a Clark Custom fan, I believe that the shooting world has lost an asset with Dino’s passing. Going forward, looks like Volquartsen may be the only game in town when it comes to slicking up a Ruger 22 Automatic!
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