Ruger mk series accuracy

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COLTIMPALA

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Considering getting a mkiv hunter, or an mkii. I'd be scoping this pistol, likely buying an accurizinf kit, and threading the barrel for a suppressor. I've seen people getting awesome groups at 50 yards on forums with similar setups using the mkiv, but would it not be just the same to use an mkii?
Anyone here have thoughts on if an IV or an ii would be a better starting platform? Additionally, if you're familiar with this platform, would there be much difference in accuracy with a different length barrel? Ie 5.5 vs 7 vs 10?
 
My favorite is the 6in standard taper barrel, the 4in is just as accurate but the longer sight radius on the 6 makes it point better
 
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NoBodyImportant said:
The Hunter is excellent but very heavy. When holstered it is uncomfortable and pulls my pants down. I’d rather carry a 22 rifle then walk around with the hunter
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Weight isn't a concern for me; if I'm carrying it squirrel hunting I'm not planning to holster it. I looked at the 10 inch models but can't see that extra 4inches making a difference but then again I thought the same thing about.. actually nevermind. But 10 plus the can means 16inches and that's too much to lug around. At 16 inches I'd assume carry a rifle too.
 
The Mark II and III are really solid platforms you can upgrade and accurize as far as you want.
For some reason the MarkIV just doesn't set me on fire. I can easily reassemble my IIs and IIIs so that carries no weight for me.
If I had to buy another Ruger Mark it would be III target.
Head over to Rimfire Central and read the Ruger Mark threads. Lots of opinions along with some facts on the differences between the two.

I just put a Paclite barrel on one for shooting suppressed. It that doesn't put a smile on your face you need to rearrange your priorities
 
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Weight isn't a concern for me; if I'm carrying it squirrel hunting I'm not planning to holster it. I looked at the 10 inch models but can't see that extra 4inches making a difference but then again I thought the same thing about.. actually nevermind. But 10 plus the can means 16inches and that's too much to lug around. At 16 inches I'd assume carry a rifle too.
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well there is definitely a difference in the 4in standard vs the 6. Braced on a table they throw the same groups but standing they 6 points fast and easy. But I think the weight of the ten would make you shaky
 
Do it & add a Volquartzen firing group!
Thank me very much!
It’s my favorite gun to shoot. My wife and I easily hit a 10” plate at 75 yards standing 9 out of ten times with bulk ammo.
I had JP Grips thread, make a thread protector, move the front sight back, and skim the lawyer WARNING billboard off.
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The MK series is still a great value for a target 22. You say weight is not an issue, but the lighter uppers are just as accurate and come pre-threaded. I think these make a great suppressor host .
The 22/45 style grip frame gives you a more familiar grip angle closer to most modern auto loaders
 
If your ever down in Wilmington Backwater still has NIB MkIII 22/45s in a few flavors in the mid $300’s. Great intro to the platform.
 
Get Off My Lawn said:
Do it & add a Volquartzen firing group!
Thank me very much!
It’s my favorite gun to shoot. My wife and I easily hit a 10” plate at 75 yards standing 9 out of ten times with bulk ammo.
I had JP Grips thread, make a thread protector, move the front sight back, and skim the lawyer WARNING billboard off.
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Is that the 5.5" or 7"? What you have there is exactly what I have in mind.
 
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Mathieu18 said:
If your ever down in Wilmington Backwater still has NIB MkIII 22/45s in a few flavors in the mid $300’s. Great intro to the platform.
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My dealer price on those is like 330 something. I'm specifically looking for the mkiv or buying an mkii and tricking it out a bit. What @Get Off My Lawn posted is dead on what I'm looking for in the long run. I see a few slab sides online here and there in the mkii, but not sure how that'd look with the suppressor.
 
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My dealer price on those is like 330 something. I'm specifically looking for the mkiv or buying an mkii and tricking it out a bit. What @Get Off My Lawn posted is dead on what I'm looking for in the long run. I see a few slab sides online here and there in the mkii, but not sure how that'd look with the suppressor.
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Mine's a 7", a 5" would have been great. The extra weight of the long barrel helps with holding stable for the long shots.
This is the gun I'll hand someone that hasn't shot a pistol. If they don't shake like they've Parkinsons and follow instructions, I tell them they'll hit a 10" plate at 50 yards the 1st or 2nd shot. They almost always make a first round hit.
I have a 7" MKII SlabSide, I bought the Hunter because I didn't want to ruin the Slab. I dont feel a thread protector would line up correctly. It's difficult to tell the Hunter's barrel has been cut.
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Yeah I had to zoom to see that, that's slick. If I did it to a slabbed barrel I'd have to cut the protector on my lathe to get it to clock right in relation to the barrel, but I could do it.
 
If your plan is to scope it and shoot tiny groups then length doesn't matter because you'll be shooting from a bench. When you say "scope" I take that to mean a magnified optic which are no good for shooting offhand. If on the other hand you are wanting an accurate suppressed squirrel gun then get a short barrel and a red dot optic. I have a 4" TB MKIII and with the can on it it's quite manageable. In handguns barrel length has little effect on accuracy (assuming it's long enough to fully spin up the bullet) unless you are using Iron sights which benefit from a longer sight radius.
 
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