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Difference between Ruger MKIII512 and PMKIII512 ?
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:23 pm
by Gl17oxford
I am just starting in Bullseye Pistol. I would like to buy a pistol that will last me for a few years.
Is there any preference between the Ruger PMKIII512 and the Ruger MKIII512? Both are 5 1/2 inch bull barrell, one is "regular" Ruger format, the "P" version is 22/45 format. And on Ruger's website there is a $100 difference in MSRP.
Is one preferable over the other for BE shooting?
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:55 pm
by Guest
I started with a Ruger and can tell you you should buy a used one with the trigger and sear upgrade all ready. It will save you some money. I went the new route and regretted it as I upgraded much faster then I thought I would.
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:56 pm
by mikejkd
Sorry didn't know I wasn't logged in that's me in the above post
Re: Difference between Ruger MKIII512 and PMKIII512 ?
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:39 pm
by mikeschroeder
Gl17oxford wrote:...Is there any preference between the Ruger PMKIII512 and the Ruger MKIII512? Both are 5 1/2 inch bull barrell, one is "regular" Ruger format, the "P" version is 22/45 format. And on Ruger's website there is a $100 difference in MSRP.
Is one preferable over the other for BE shooting?
HI, in general, the 22/45 version is better suited for bullseye for the simple reason that the 45 of 22/45 means that it has a similar grip to a 1911. Other than that, they are really no different. If I had to do it again, I'd get the 22/45, but then I didn't do research, I just wanted a .22LR pistol and didn't really care which one.
Later
Mike
Wichita KS
Re: Difference between Ruger MKIII512 and PMKIII512 ?
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:07 pm
by tenex
Gl17oxford wrote:...
Is there any preference between the Ruger PMKIII512 and the Ruger MKIII512? Both are 5 1/2 inch bull barrell, one is "regular" Ruger format, the "P" version is 22/45 format. And on Ruger's website there is a $100 difference in MSRP.
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I essentially have one of each, a KMK512 Mark II and the equivalent 22/45 Mark III model. I bought the 22/45 because I thought it would be more appropriate for use with a dot due to the lower weight. I like it a lot, but the 22/45 grip frame is too thin for my taste, and you have no grip options.
I like the regular Mark III frame better, I think I can get a better grip solution (plus, although I like the lighter weight of the 22/45, I can't shoot it any better).
Steve.