Some say I am "waisting" my time with this gun.

[Blueduck]

I'll be just a bit of a Devils advocate on this...

I have a 4" Bull BBL MKII (kind of an oddball gun discontinued recently I believe). I like it, it's perfectly reliable, very accurate and for me has perfect balance but... if not for the trouble involved I'd likely sell it without a whimper.

I have a limited supply of both time and money and as little as I have of each it seems I always have more ammo than free weekends with great weather to shoot it in. Ipso-facto (always wanted to say that ) one or two of the the 45's, 9mm's or 357's go to the range while the Ruger stays home to collect dust months on end. Just don't have the desire or time to clean 4-5 guns after a shoot so only the top 1-2 actually make the trip.

Not saying this will happen to you, just something to look out for.

 

[VaughnT]

I have that exact model, boss, and wouldn't give her up for anything. That stainless beauty, with her bull barrel, is a sight to behold and she's dang accurate. Shooting her has made me a far better shot with my carry gun and you can't ask for more than that.

For the money, you can't beat Ruger. And if you have to buy a Ruger (and don't think you don't!), that Stainless MkII is the one to get. Trust me.

 

[Lightsped]

How will the quality of a new Ruger Mark II compare with a Ruger Mark II made from around 1975? My dad has a standard blue Mark II made in 1974 or 1975.

Also, I notice Ruger is making some Mark II guns with a Bull Barrel. What is the purpose/advantage of a Bull Barrel on a 22?

 

[arinvolvo]

Light, the purpose of a bull barel on a 22 pistol is to provide a heavier "more stable" shooting platform...I have also shot the standard barrel mark II and they are "butt heavy", making it hard to keep the front sight steady.

 

[Handy]

A Ruger MkII was my brother and my first gun. He was 13, but still managed to disassemble and reassemble without impact tools.

The trick to reassembly is to turn the gun upside down so you can control the mainspring pin.

The 22/45 is even easier to work with.

The Buckmark requires tools for disassembly.:banghead:

 

[hansolo]

Ruger MKII

Here are a few of the things I do with a MKII 10" Bull Barrel: squeeze-off the ten rounds as fast as I can...sounds like a full-auto; hit little spinners at 100 yds. w/o a scope that I can't hit with most rifles; knock-down 5-6" steel plates faster than with my 9mm's or .38 Special; bring to the range almost every trip along with a centerfire; shoot all week for about $10.00 and rarely fail to get comments like, "looks like a short rifle!" Yes, we all love recoil and noise, but this small-cartridge autofeeder is a fun, stress-free companion. My opinion...I could be wrong

 

[Shmackey]

Having a .22 around is never a waste of time. As long as the Ruger fits your needs for it, get it.

 

[hawk0484]

I own a Ruger Mark II

It's a great "plinking" gun. It's also what I have started a couple of fellow gal (new) shooters on. It is accurate, cheap, and fun to shoot. I always "warm up" with it at the range, and usually finish a range session with it also.

The first couple of times cleaning it were a bear, but IF you follow instructions in the manual closely (manuevering the gun in the "odd" positions), it reassembles readily.

 

[Khornet]

Hey, watch what you call a 'plinker'!

my MkII 6-7/8" barrel bought in 1982 has seen me through many a match, and those who beat me were as likely to be using MkII as a Model 41 or a Hammerli.

Have never had a failure and takedown/assembly is no big deal. In the beginning I did need a mallet to get the barrel off, but now it just slides off.

I had a trigger job done in '95, with trigger stop and sear engagement adjusting screws, and it got even better. I reccommend a set of Pachmayr grips too. Buy the dang thing and don't look back.

 

[provalov]

I re-discovered the joys of plinking when I got my Ruger 22/45. Definitely not a waste of time! Controls are similar to my other semi-autos, so it makes for good, low-cost practice. It makes for a great intro gun for new shooters that you are introducing to the sport as well.

 

[Kahr carrier]

Nope no waste of time ,just hours of fun.

 

[mbott]

I don't have any time for a Mark II. I'm still shooting my Mark I purchased in the early 70's.

Shoot well!

--
Mike

 

[444]

I have owned a Ruger .22 auto pistol in one form or another for the past 32 years. I got my first one when I was 9 years old. At present I have two. A 5" stainless heavy barrel and a blued standard model with a red dot sight on it. I have one more on the way (hopefully) as we speak. It is a stainless with an integral suppressor.
I think they are terrific guns. I have put many, many thousands of rounds downrange with mine. They are accurate and reliable. There are tons of aftermarket accessories for them. If you are looking for a .22 LR handgun, I don't see what more you could want.
Ever since getting on the internet I have been reading about how difficult these guns are to take apart. I don't know, all I can tell you is that I didn't have problem with mine when I was 9 years old and I still don't. Read the directions.