22-45 lite or Mk iii

I have the 22-45 as well. Great gun.

I have a Standard which is just the original model of the MKIII I enjoy it a lot and if you get a MKIII it is very customizable. Also it is made out of steel and not plastic. Basically you're just going to have to hold them both and choose from there.

You can't go wrong with either. I have the mark iii hunter with the target barrel. The thing is a tack driver. I can hit soda cans at 50 yards with it, and just for laughs one time I shot a clip at a milk jug at 100 yards, and actually hit it twice

From what I have heard the lite is not as accurate as the standard 22/45. I have a 22/45 that I have had the barrel threaded. I like the fact that the controls are the same as a 1911. My father has a mk3 and accuracy wise I really cannot tell the difference. If you go with a 22/45 make sure it has removable grip panels. Whichever way you go you will not be dissappointed.

Do you prefer the feel of steel or polymer ? The 22/45 has the same grip angle as the 1911 n grip panels are exchangeable - the controls are the same as every other Ruger.

What do you want it for - hunting, CC, Tgt, plinking etc.

Is balance important ? Check out the bull barrels in 5.5 n shorter - shoot them. Then try the longer sight radius of the hunter model. Which shoots better for you ?

Whichever one you buy - eliminate most of the BS added to the MK III for safety. The trigger didn't need any help being bad and there are aftermarket parts to help you. Volquartsen makes an excellent accuracy kit but their excellent grips may not fit the 22/45 frame. Something to think about if you want to go down that road.

From ultra simple to space gun - the Ruger can do it all - the choice is up to you. Buckmark is also a viable alternative and if you want a dedicated Tgt piece - SW Model 41.

I love mine but I'm going to say one bad thing...it is without of doubt THE WORST gun to take apart. Such a pain with the 'put mag in, take mag out, squeeze trigger, put mag back in, etc, etc' I need the guide every time...and a punch, paper clip, and mallet.

indy36 said:

I love mine but I'm going to say one bad thing...it is without of doubt THE WORST gun to take apart. Such a pain with the 'put mag in, take mag out, squeeze trigger, put mag back in, etc, etc' I need the guide every time...and a punch, paper clip, and mallet.

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elfmdl said:

You can't go wrong with either. I have the mark iii hunter with the target barrel. The thing is a tack driver. I can hit soda cans at 50 yards with it, and just for laughs one time I shot a clip at a milk jug at 100 yards, and actually hit it twice

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I have a 22/45 that I've shot several thousand rounds through. It's accurate and very reliable. I shoot it more than all my other weapons combined. Mine is an older w'out the grip panels nor is itr drilled for mounting optics. I've been thinking about getting a 22/45 lite and mounting a red dot site on it. MK3, 22/45, 22/45 lite, all are excellent choices that will last a lifetime.

Anyone have a speedloader for those clipazines? They are kinda hard on fingers without em.

I've never seen a pic of one or in person. I'm thinking I can make one with a piece of plastic and a band saw.

I bought one of these from the local gun shop. My hands can't take loading magazines anymore. I have a speed loader for each of my magazine calibers.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/527921/hks-magazine-speedloader-ruger-mark-i-mark-ii-22-long-rifle

winds-of-change said:

I bought one of these from the local gun shop. My hands can't take loading magazines anymore. I have a speed loader for each of my magazine calibers.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/527921/hks-magazine-speedloader-ruger-mark-i-mark-ii-22-long-rifle

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I've got the same one and it was too tight - required filing and still doesn't work as well as the wing variety.

I kinda like the one that loads two at a time. Great idea - would like to try it.

I wore my thumbs out in my youth w MK I growing up. I had 3 mags and needed a few hundred more. (two survived to this day - they were made of metal then.)

I've got this one. More expensive than the others, but it really speeds up the reloading process. Sometimes I lose track of how many rounds I've shot until I'm almost out of ammo. It really makes for a fun time shooting cans or other moving targets.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/52...gazine-loader-polymer-clear?cm_vc=subv1527921