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re: Would any of you recommend a Ruger Mark III as a first handgun purchase?
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:51 pm to Chad504boy
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:51 pm to Chad504boy
Coming from the guy who just bought a stainless rifle.
I would go stainless. More durable.
ETA: I'm all about wood and blued if it's a nice weapon that looks really good, but for a ruger .22, stainless all day.
I would go stainless. More durable.
ETA: I'm all about wood and blued if it's a nice weapon that looks really good, but for a ruger .22, stainless all day.
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 6:55 pm
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Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:54 pm to DownSouthDave
This is a cheap gun that he should spend as little as possible to get into a real gun
Posted on 1/27/15 at 6:57 pm to Chad504boy
$270 is already mighty cheap. And just because it's a starter pistol that's inexpensive doesn't mean he should completely cheap out on it.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 7:05 pm to KosmoCramer
Yes, but it isn't necessary. If blued was more than $30 cheaper Id get blued.
Stainless is low maintenance but most people baby their guns so it isn't typically an issue.
Stainless is low maintenance but most people baby their guns so it isn't typically an issue.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 9:14 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Only downside is they're tricky to break down to clean
I almost threw mine in the trash last year trying to reassemble. Cooler heads did prevail and after a respite I was able to cobble it together.
It still shoots well.
Posted on 1/27/15 at 9:51 pm to ChatRabbit77
Posted on 1/27/15 at 10:12 pm to ChatRabbit77
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You NEED this if you get a mark III or 22/45.
Will do. Lane Pride!!!!
Posted on 1/27/15 at 10:42 pm to ruzil
Posted on 1/27/15 at 11:17 pm to Chad504boy
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This is a cheap gun that he should spend as little as possible to get into a real gun
There's nothing CHEAP nor UNREAL about any of the guns the OP has mentioned possibly buying. :roll eyes:
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You NEED this if you get a mark III or 22/45.
No ya don't. I've broken down my Mk 1 only 1-2 times. It's not something that needs to be done regularly. Just run a Bore Snake down the barrel and clean the action w/ CLP and you'll be fine.
This post was edited on 1/27/15 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 1/27/15 at 11:48 pm to KosmoCramer
KC,
I think it'd be FINE to buy a Ruger Mk III for your first handgun, especially since that's what I did at 17 y/o. Mine looks just like the one in Shexter's post except mine is blue. Even though 22LR ammo is hard to find, the 22LR is unrivalled for plinking/learning basic gun handling and shooting skills. Get a Mk III, shoot it a LOT and later when you're ready to step up to a bigger caliber you'll have already developed good fun handling skills.
The Ruger priced at $270 would be a GREAT buy for you.
I think it'd be FINE to buy a Ruger Mk III for your first handgun, especially since that's what I did at 17 y/o. Mine looks just like the one in Shexter's post except mine is blue. Even though 22LR ammo is hard to find, the 22LR is unrivalled for plinking/learning basic gun handling and shooting skills. Get a Mk III, shoot it a LOT and later when you're ready to step up to a bigger caliber you'll have already developed good fun handling skills.
The Ruger priced at $270 would be a GREAT buy for you.
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