Ruger Mk History-Going Backwards!
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 8:46 am
In 2018 I became interested in the newest MkIV iteration and purchased the wonderful Stainless Hunter. I've added a few more Mk .22s since, and being able to totally disassemble/reassemble a MkI or MkII in under 5 minutes, the 1949 to present models have all been fair game! 
I have dropped in a few aftermarket and OEM parts (VQ-TK-AMT Adjustable Triggers, MkIII Hammers and MkIV/MkII VQ Sears) and been able to achieve lowers with superb glass-breaking actions, minimal PT and OT settings and crisp "Target Trigger" pulls between 1.25# to 1.5#!! IMO, the Mk series Rimfires are very accurate and reliable. When I do my part, groupings of 1/2" at 25 yds or less (rested) are common with any of my Mk pistols, however still need a lot of work on ME!
Attached pictures are in order of procurement...all are Shooters, no real collectors (except the last)! The MkIV Stainless Hunter, The MkIV 22/45 Red Lite, The MkIV 22/45 Blue Lite (upper), The MkII 6" Standard Stainless, The MkII 6 7/8" Competition Target (upper). Then in post #2, The 4.75" blued Standard 1976 Bicentennial, The blued MkI Target Heavy Taper 6 7/8", The MkIV blued Bull Barrel 5.5" Target (upper), a collectors "not to be fired", The blued Ruger RED EAGLE 4.75" Standard-early 1950, then finally The MkII Stainless 6 7/8" Heavy Taper Target!!
Ted
[note: page 2 shows 3 more acquisitions!]
I have dropped in a few aftermarket and OEM parts (VQ-TK-AMT Adjustable Triggers, MkIII Hammers and MkIV/MkII VQ Sears) and been able to achieve lowers with superb glass-breaking actions, minimal PT and OT settings and crisp "Target Trigger" pulls between 1.25# to 1.5#!! IMO, the Mk series Rimfires are very accurate and reliable. When I do my part, groupings of 1/2" at 25 yds or less (rested) are common with any of my Mk pistols, however still need a lot of work on ME!
Attached pictures are in order of procurement...all are Shooters, no real collectors (except the last)! The MkIV Stainless Hunter, The MkIV 22/45 Red Lite, The MkIV 22/45 Blue Lite (upper), The MkII 6" Standard Stainless, The MkII 6 7/8" Competition Target (upper). Then in post #2, The 4.75" blued Standard 1976 Bicentennial, The blued MkI Target Heavy Taper 6 7/8", The MkIV blued Bull Barrel 5.5" Target (upper), a collectors "not to be fired", The blued Ruger RED EAGLE 4.75" Standard-early 1950, then finally The MkII Stainless 6 7/8" Heavy Taper Target!!
Ted
[note: page 2 shows 3 more acquisitions!]
