Ruger Mark III question

[redneck2]

LGS is having a blowout sale. They have a new bull barrel Ruger Mark III for $225. Seems like a super price. Cabela s is $429

Trying to get feedback on price, and whether it’s a decent gun. Really not looking for a pistol, but 5hevprice seems really good

Thoughts appreciated

 

[GarrettJ]

Grab it!

Or maybe a couple.

 

[Valkman]

That's a great price - I bought one many years ago for $309.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I would buy at least a pair.

 

[Milt1]

I bought a used MKII for $200.00. I think $225.00 for a MKIII wBull Barrel is a great deal!

 

[someguy2800]

I would buy 2 and I don’t even like them that much. I’ve never seen one that cheap.

 

[Eagle103]

Hurry and get it!! My MKIII is one of my favorite pistols! Great price for any form of one!

 

[1KPerDay]

Buy it. Ruger isn't making them anymore. Great pistol.

 

[czhen]

Buy it or get ready to regret it sooner than later, If you can try to buy 2 on different models wait just 1 year and keep the most of your liking , with earnings.

czhen

 

[Spats McGee]

I've never had a Mark III, but I've had a Standard and now a Mark IV. At that price, grab it.

 

[CajunBass]

I'd grab two of them. I paid a lot more than that, shoot, at least ten years ago, maybe more for one.

 

[AlexanderA]

As the others have said, that's a steal of a buy.

Be aware that there are two main problem areas with the Mark III. One is the loaded chamber indicator. The early version could set off a round if bumped in just the right way. Ruger redesigned this, but I still don't like it. Aftermarket filler pieces are available so that you can remove it. Interestingly, Ruger did not continue this feature in the Mark IV.

The other problem is the heavy trigger pull, which is partially due to the magazine disconnect. Most serious target shooters get rid of the magazine disconnect. The best way to do this, IMO, is to substitute a Volquartsen sear and Mark II hammer. The magazine disconnect also complicates the already tricky takedown procedure.

 

[redneck2]

It was gone when I got there. Somebody else figured it was a good deal too

 

[Eugen]

It was gone when I got there. Somebody else figured it was a good deal too

That has happened to me a few times. You have be quick when you see a good deal. If you snooze, you lose.

 

[redneck2]

I’m at the point in life where I’m selling off most of my guns, not buying. A vast majority of the guns I own haven’t been used in years.

I’ve got five acres, so a .22 pistol would be nice, just to grab and go out back. But, my life isn’t gonna change much one way or the other over one gun.

 

[CajunBass]

Anytime I see something like that, when I'm not sure if I want it or not, I'll either put it on "hold" or layaway. That will buy me some time while I make up my mind.

 

[redneck2]

When they have a super blowout sale, there are no lay always or payment term. They are so cheap that they will sell fast

 

[340PD]

Now that you have followed all the correct advice above and own your MKIII. Don't panic when you attempt your first field strip. After you have loosened things up a bit it is a 30 second proposition.


https://www.ruger.com/videos.html?vid=131271684&cat=3769278

https://www.ruger.com/videos.html?vid=131271725&cat=3769278

 

[doubleh]

I guess mine isn't loosened up enough yet. It's not a difficult job but it's sure not a 30 second job---for me, anyway. Maybe I'm the problem but another 30 seconds makes no difference to me either..