eboos
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After considering it for months, I picked up a Ruger MK III 22/45 (model 10158) to build for Rimfire Pistol Iron Sight Steel Challenge. Parts are on order, and I will post buildup info with photos.
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Not counting extra magazines, so far $475. I don't expect to be adding anything more at this point. I would like an open class gun too, but CT doesn't allow any semiauto pistol to have a threaded barrel (yes, even rimfire), so that rules out adding a comp.
Not counting extra magazines, so far $475. I don't expect to be adding anything more at this point. I would like an open class gun too, but CT doesn't allow any semiauto pistol to have a threaded barrel (yes, even rimfire), so that rules out adding a comp.
Not counting extra magazines, so far $475. I don't expect to be adding anything more at this point. I would like an open class gun too, but CT doesn't allow any semiauto pistol to have a threaded barrel (yes, even rimfire), so that rules out adding a comp.
I can't seem to find one now but I know Volquartsen used to make a clamp on muzzle brake for the bull barrel Ruger pistols. I can't claim on how much they help muzzle rise with the mighty .22LR but it should help the timer pick up the last shot.
I did the Slingshot Gravity Mod. Simple and free, remove the spring and plunger from the bolt lock. It continues to work as long as there is still gravity.TandemKross KaneWolf slingshot mod.
Factory bolt stop has a plunger that keeps it pushed if the bolt is pulled back on a full mag. The TandemKross KaneWolf switches that to a spring loaded plunger that will push it down if the bolt is pulled back but will not interfere if a mag follower pushes it up.
Strawdog, I really like the grips great choice. You wouldn't want to share the link or details would you?Good write up eboos. You went along the line of mods I did in a slightly different order. I had bought an "as new" Mklll LITE then added new bits as I acquired them after doing some deep reading and thorough you-tube sessions. Budget mattered but I wanted the best I could get for my buck. First mods were a Volquartsen Sear and a TK hammer bushing. These alone made the biggest difference in trigger performance. I added a compensator that I later set aside as I did not feel it improved performance nor accuracy. Then came the adjustable TK Victory Trigger... Awesome upgrade. Williams firesights helped my older eyes pick up my sight picture and reduced my groups dramatically over the factory ones, later following up wit a red dot. I bought some target grips that I love the feel of but I found that in the winter shooting with gloves they were less than ideal as they were slippery. The factory rubber grips are excellent when wearing gloves.
I found recently while shooting off the bench (slow fire at small pieces of clay pigeons on the backstop) that there was a last smidgen of creep in the trigger pull before let off. So back to the search. Reading as to what others had done and what I could do to clean it up. I found that the hammer bushings for the Mag safety delete mods are the culprit. Trading out that hammer bushing for a MKll hammer bushings original larger diameter 7/16 vs 3/8 in the prior aids in likening it to the MKll series guns finer triggers. I bought one and found they were correct. Creep free 100%.
Great quality grips... I got them here, it took a little over 10 days to get to my door... http://stores.ebay.com/costaricatreasurehouse/_i.html?_nkw=22/45&submit=Search&_sid=21408713Strawdog, I really like the grips great choice. You wouldn't want to share the link or details would you?