by the way, I believe it's discontinued, but gemtech made a full barrel/reciever with integrated silencer all milled in one long straight tube, it's called the gemtech oasis.
The Ruger Mk II is by far the better pistol as compared to the Mk III. The Mk II doesn't have the ultra-gay, over-sized California-special loaded chamber indicator, the stupid magazine disconnect safety, and it allows for easier take-down and assembly.
Zboyco tries to talk up the MkIII over the MkII because he owns the newer (and inferior) pistol. He clearly is not very knowledgeable when it comes to firearms.
@RadarGuidedVermin disagree. if you're getting a bull barrel the chamber indicator is null, if you get the volquartzen accurizing kit for the mkII along with the mkII bushing, you eliminate the magazine disconnect hassel, (and dont say it adds expense, i'd be buying a new hammer/trigger anyways, it's not that much)
@EpicHeroSandwich Then it's no longer a stock Ruger pistol. It's a little like saying the Yugo is not a slow car because I could put a Ferrari engine in it.
@RadarGuidedVermin it's a simple mod that's usable for both versions. if you care that much about the gun you'd accurize it either way. the lawyer features are meh. all i'm saying is everything you're complaining about is easily remedied.
@EpicHeroSandwich I'd just rather get the Mk II. That way the stupid lawyer features are remedied from the start, I still have a stock Ruger, and I don't have to spend any extra money to undo what shouldn't be there in the first place.
I just have to say, if I haven't already, that this is a fantastic video.
Last night I went to the gunstore to get a cleaning kit for my Jericho 941, and look at some .22LR's (I wanted a semi auto fun gun), and they had just gotten in a used Ruger Mark I Target a few days prior.
Long story short, I still need a 9mm cleaning kit, but I will pick it up on Monday when I pick up my new Ruger.
I will be referring to this video again for some help if I need any.
Ruger MKII was the pistol I've been introduced to guns first with, this is back when I were 5-6 years old. It's the stainless steel colour version, with the reddish emblems. At over +20 years old, this pistol keeps on going flawless without jamming after at least 30 000 shots (may well be near to 50 000 shots, it's been used by my whole family). Just keep it clean and use quality ammunition and it's one of the most reliable pistols, at least out of the ones I've tried more then few times.
@jaknife99 America is an olgiarchy, not a republic. Only a republic in name only, like only a democracy in name only. Actually, I would call it more of a thugocracy. Everything about America was crooked from the start, from the land ripped off from the Indians, to slavery, to civil rights violations, etc. I think when the original squatters and rabble traitors broke from England, they just wanted freedom, but they adopted the criminal English court system, and then the Civil War made it worse
Better make them change the pledge of allegiance then. ;) Well. not like we get to use it in schools anymore anyway :(
to the OP. Nice little review of the MK2. I've been playing with the idea of picking one of these up. Just not sure yet. There are just so many options for .22lr pistols.
I know, right? What's up with people speaking their minds and questioning their government? They should all be shipped off to China. The founding fathers would be rolling in their graves.
Your comment may be 5 months old but by the grace of God I had to reply to it. THANK YOU for bringing this to the attention of those who may not know!
Nothing puts a bigger smile on my face than hearing someone say this country was founded as a Democracy and being able to raise my hand and just say "Excuse me, your not right, please let me explain the difference."
I got this from Rush Limbaugh when I was about 16 years old and took my Lib history teacher to task on it! God bless!
@jaknife99 is it a good thing that it does seem less of a democracy america and more like a republic? It being a repubic kinda hinders utterly the whole american dream that anyone can succeed when not everyone can because always some will rule over others.
@silverd20 Yes, but sometimes people mis-view how our government system works when they hear democracy. And politicians don't help by using the word over and over.
The real problem is the amount of ignorant people living here.
It's not suppressed. The heavy barrel keeps the pistol from flipping up as much as it would if it were very light. It also provides more even heating and cooling, which affects accuracy.
Nice review. Do you recommend 22 Hi Velocity ammo or do you use Standard Velocity? Someone told me that the High Velocity will damage the gun? Can anyone clarify this for me. Thanks
hey, i have the airsoft version, i love the look and feal of it, its great, I dont konw what the real one is like, but it seems amazing, i love mine too, even though its only a gass pistol, but its good, would love t get one of these too!
The Mark II is better than the Mark III IMO. I think that loaded chamber indicator affects the feeding on certain types of ammo creating failure to feeds. My friends Mk III had multiple FTFs while my Mk II with the same ammo shot flawlessly. I also don't like the Mk III's inability to fire without a mag inserted. If you can get a Mark II over a Mark III, get it. The mag release location is the only thing better about the Mk III over the Mk II. Mk IIIs are still OK guns, just ammo picky.
Wonderful video. I have a growing interest in particular fire arms despite not being a heavy gun aficionado. I do however, have a heavy interest in Japan, and so when following the trail of the Nanbu/Nambu I wanted to know more about the Ruger.
I recently found a Ruger Mark I for a good price. Does anyone know of any significant differences between the Mark I and the Mark II that I should know about before buying? Will aftermarket accessories made for Mark II work for Mark I? (I'd like to get a Pac-Lite barrel one of these days)
@supermonsterdeluxe The Mark I uses a 9 round mag and the bolt doesn't lock open after the last round is fired, that's all I know about the differences.
These guns rarely malfunction. I feed mine American eagle ammo and it feeds voraciously. I have a Mk3 22/45 with a gunsmith-made grip modification to allow it to take 1911 panels. It really worked out well! Just love my Ruger Mk. It is an excellent pistol and I house mine in a custom made holster from "Battlecloth". Custom USA manufactured. The name may to some sound a bit corny, but this is the best field holster in terms of quality and function I have EVER seen for this pistol.
@Keichwoud357 It's a firearm if it involves gunpowder, a projectile, and can kill you.
This follows all three. Trust me, you don't want to be on the receiving end of one of these. This pistol essentially ends the 9mm vs. .45 ACP argument. Each shot is weak as fuck in comparison, but the recoil is so non-existent that you can put every shot in the clip into someone's torso from 50 yards away in 2 seconds.
hi scootch00 i didnt know they uses a 22lr for special covert missions?? why would they use it i guess its pretty good of you take a head shot??? pleas answer?
@snowsniper8 I can answer this one for you, they use it because when used with an integrated silencer, it's the quietest pistol in the world. It's highly accurate, and yes, it is very useful if you can manage a headshot. It's also useful for guard dog suppression or destroying small objects like surveillance cameras without being heard.
That was a great video sootch00, I've got the MK II competition target slab side SST model and just love it. And I never have any problem's with it. You can shoot these gun's all day for just pennies on the dollar. One thing for sure is they can keep the MK III's, I'll stick with my MK II.
Look at the left hand slab,by the trigger guard, and you will notice a slight cut out (at least on mine). I found an aftermarket kit once(should have bought it), that allowed a used to have a magazine ejection lever; placed similar to other semi autos(lower back end of the trigger guard). The cut out appears to be from the factory, why they didn't advertise this magazine release option more?????
Definitely an awesome pistol. I have my dads MarkII stored with my guns and I love it. I hope to one day buy my own however since I'm storing it, I take it out alot. Shot it last weekend in fact.
I have an old out dated Ruger Mark I that belong to my late father. Its a great pistol and it was the first semi pistol I every fired at the age of 12. The only problem is I can not find any magizines for the Mark I Unforturnley my dad never got a second magizine for it and I can not find one or an after market one for that matter. Does anyone know how I can find mark I Mags ? The weird part of the gun is that the manufacture put the logo upside down on the grip.
I have an old out dated Ruger Mark I that belong to my late father. Its a great pistol and it was the first semi pistol I every fired at the age of 12. The only problem is I can not find any magizines for the Mark I Unforturnley my dad never got a second magizine for it and I can not find one or an after market one for that matter. The weird part of the gun is that the manufacture put the logo upside down on the grip.
Thanks for the great video. I have a Ruger Mark II also but in stainless steal. I got it for Christmas in '95 and it was my first handgun. It's one that I will never part with. It is absolutely a pain to break down for cleaning. Thanks again.
You did a great job with the video, very professional and informational. I just started shooting a mark 2 competitively and it is the most accurate out for the factory hand gun I have ever fired (that costs less than $1000 new). I have 1.5 inch groups at 50 ft. shooting 1 handed with no rest and I am not a great shot. That speaks wonders for the gun. I put 900 rounds through the gun with 4 different factory mags and never had a single jam.
Just picked up a Mark 2 today with bull barrel, my first firearm. I'm being told left and right that the .22 will keep on jamming at the range. Someone confirm or deny?
@leotsukerman I've had this MkII for over 20 years and it always functions flawlessly. Any quality 22lr pistol should be reliable with the right ammunition.
I've had the same 5.5" bull-barrel model in the video for 20 years. Very nice gun, a joy to shoot. I would buy it again in an instant. I believe that all semi-automatic 22 LRs, both pistols and rifles, will occasionally jam, but think this is more a factor of the ammunition.
@sootch00 This was my first handgun about 12 years ago, and the most problems youll ever had (keeping in mind that a .22 is just naturally a dirty ammo) will be with dud .22 rounds, i.e. dead/no primer compound. It doesnt have a propensity to jam, just keeps CHUGGING, especially with CCI Mini-Mags, or any high-impulse rounds, but WILL WORK fine with bulk/promotional ammo!
@leotsukerman I shot one for the first time yesterday, I put about 1050 rounds through it and never had a jam. The person I was shooting with had a mark 3, He shot as many rounds as I did and had about 2 or 3 jams but he was using after market magazines.
@leotsukerman How is the 22 holding up? I have the same one...Bull Mark II, stainless, Mine doesnt jam that much at all....just use good ammo....no issues....I have only had issue with ultra budget lead tipped ammo....like blazers.....
@leotsukerman I'm sure it's much like my MkIII. I shoot it rapidly, but I love cleaning it too. Hasn't been a problem. I LOVE THIS GUN! Kudos, Ruger. I'd give yourself a few hours to take it apart the first time! HA, But then again your MkII has probably been broken in for you if you bought it used. Happy shooting and congratulations on becoming a gun owner :) Join the NRA.
@leotsukerman my friend owns 1 its a great gun but he has problems with it jamming when he loads the magazine full. he usually loads 5 and never has problems when he does that.
@leotsukerman No, not true. I did find that my particular MII likes Federal jacketed ammo. Remington did not work for me. I just stick to the 550 Federal box....no problem. How's the gun doing?
Those pistols seem pretty awesome. I found some federal .22lr ammo at walmart for 15 now 18 bucks for 550rds. That puts it under 4 cents a shot. That's great for a college student's budget. I think I'll go out and pick one up in a couple months. Thanks for the vid, Sootch00.
hey sootch, have you had to change the bolt spring out? I've had literally 10,000 rounds through it and it still kicks. Just curious how a new mkIII performs. I've had mine for 6 years. It goes with me everytime I go to the range.
I've owned a Mk. II since '84, mine is a target model with the 6 7/8 bbl. My first target gun, and very accurate. As with all the Ruger's I've owned, it's built like a tank and worth every penny I paid for it. Good video on a classic .22 pistol.
@rammsteinlover1337 The Bull Barrel is for weight when target shooting. I like it because it's very balanced and shoots like a dream. It is not suppressed even though it doea look that way. Thanks~
@rammsteinlover1337 If you want it suppressed, tactical solutions offers an upper that has an integral suppressor, you obviously still need the NFA tax stamp though.
The first gun my grandfather handed down to me back in the late 70s was a Ruger Mark II with the tapered 4 inch barrel. Still have it today and I love to shoot it.
Good review mate, I just got a MK III 22/45 and very happy with it. Extremely accurate, I've put 600 rounds through it not one problem. Now looking forward to the infamous take down process for it's first clean.
@georgiacatweazle I used to be a clean freak with my guns, but now I'm not so picky.... I shoot too much. Id shoot atleast 500 rds before I clean. If you shoot copper washed bullets, it will not get as dirty as plain lead. Have fun with the MK III.
I came very close to buying one of these but at the last minute I was offered a super sweet Colt Model 41. I still might get the Ruger. I think it looks great in stainless.
I have a Ruger Mk II with a bull barrel and a Red Dot scope I use for varmint hunting. It's a tack driver but doesn't like to feed anything that isn't copper plated. CCI Mini Mags have been the best performers after thousands of rounds and a little trial and error. Not always the cheapest though.
I own one of these. Very fun gun for plinking. Saves me money when I decide to take this to the range w/ some other firearms.(I tend to put more time into this, so I end up not using the larger more expensive ammo, as much.) Super accurate, ergo, and just plain enjoyable to shoot. I highly recommend this gun.
it fires tranquilizer?
Vilzao 1 week ago
I was wondering if it was like a the luger pistol, but it is different.
Henbot 2 weeks ago
by the way, I believe it's discontinued, but gemtech made a full barrel/reciever with integrated silencer all milled in one long straight tube, it's called the gemtech oasis.
EpicHeroSandwich 3 weeks ago
I would love to have one of these with a 10 inch barrel with threading for a suppressor and nice glow sites.
southparkfan1027 1 month ago
The Ruger Mk II is by far the better pistol as compared to the Mk III. The Mk II doesn't have the ultra-gay, over-sized California-special loaded chamber indicator, the stupid magazine disconnect safety, and it allows for easier take-down and assembly.
Zboyco tries to talk up the MkIII over the MkII because he owns the newer (and inferior) pistol. He clearly is not very knowledgeable when it comes to firearms.
RadarGuidedVermin 1 month ago
@RadarGuidedVermin disagree. if you're getting a bull barrel the chamber indicator is null, if you get the volquartzen accurizing kit for the mkII along with the mkII bushing, you eliminate the magazine disconnect hassel, (and dont say it adds expense, i'd be buying a new hammer/trigger anyways, it's not that much)
EpicHeroSandwich 3 weeks ago
@EpicHeroSandwich Then it's no longer a stock Ruger pistol. It's a little like saying the Yugo is not a slow car because I could put a Ferrari engine in it.
RadarGuidedVermin 3 weeks ago
@RadarGuidedVermin it's a simple mod that's usable for both versions. if you care that much about the gun you'd accurize it either way. the lawyer features are meh. all i'm saying is everything you're complaining about is easily remedied.
EpicHeroSandwich 2 weeks ago
@EpicHeroSandwich I'd just rather get the Mk II. That way the stupid lawyer features are remedied from the start, I still have a stock Ruger, and I don't have to spend any extra money to undo what shouldn't be there in the first place.
The Browning Buck Mark is another way to go.
RadarGuidedVermin 2 weeks ago
Do you know where i might be able to buy one of these? i have been looking every where but havent had any luck, thanks
cameronkiwiz 1 month ago
why they no make this excelent gun in other caliber like 22 magnum or 17hr?? that could be awesome.
Lavrentizodiac 1 month ago
i quite like how the slide is sortof inside the gun, so the sight's wont move when firing
MrPlaystationboy 2 months ago
How much does that cost
ARMYBRATX7 2 months ago
@ARMYBRATX7 I picked mine up for 245.
itsmorgan10 2 months ago
i really want a Ruger Mark and Suppressor for my first gun... i love the trigger action its short pull
EndofDays213 2 months ago
A nice gun !
Sinokisme 3 months ago
I love mine but reassembly of the mainspring housing and bolt pin is the greatest PITA you can imagine.
brentfoto 3 months ago
Looking for a semi-auto .22 that will last long enough for your great-grandchildren to use? The Mark II is it.
77loneranger 4 months ago
love the mark ii other than the clip release
ibbi2010 4 months ago
great review as usual. Everyone I know who owns one says it's a blast to shoot.
coffeeexmachina 4 months ago
I just have to say, if I haven't already, that this is a fantastic video.
Last night I went to the gunstore to get a cleaning kit for my Jericho 941, and look at some .22LR's (I wanted a semi auto fun gun), and they had just gotten in a used Ruger Mark I Target a few days prior.
Long story short, I still need a 9mm cleaning kit, but I will pick it up on Monday when I pick up my new Ruger.
I will be referring to this video again for some help if I need any.
UnusualKitsune 6 months ago
hehe i dont think it was one of the most popular :p
LukeABlack 6 months ago
ugly
lakotadak 7 months ago
My mom has an old mk1 and it shoots great
xXLEVERACTION78Xx 7 months ago
Absolutely love my Ruger Mark ii target model. Accurate, cheap to shoot and just plain fun! Great piece!
AlbinVega1865 7 months ago
will bulk ammo work in this
bob8999999 7 months ago
is ruger german? when yes... german YEEEHAW!
Unl0gisch 8 months ago
haha wow! i was just thinking a few minutes ago how it looked like the nambu!
Charsept 8 months ago
This thing is a fucking time vampire to field strip.
SecretService80 8 months ago
Ruger MKII was the pistol I've been introduced to guns first with, this is back when I were 5-6 years old. It's the stainless steel colour version, with the reddish emblems. At over +20 years old, this pistol keeps on going flawless without jamming after at least 30 000 shots (may well be near to 50 000 shots, it's been used by my whole family). Just keep it clean and use quality ammunition and it's one of the most reliable pistols, at least out of the ones I've tried more then few times.
Jiigeri 8 months ago
fuck the 22LR, 9mm or 7,62x25mm rules!
russotragik 9 months ago
its BITCH to clean
mbehme63 9 months ago
Wow this is the first person on video I've ever heard call America a republic.
At glad people actually know this. Makes me want to roll my eyes every time someone calls America a democracy.
jaknife99 9 months ago 14
@jaknife99 America is an olgiarchy, not a republic. Only a republic in name only, like only a democracy in name only. Actually, I would call it more of a thugocracy. Everything about America was crooked from the start, from the land ripped off from the Indians, to slavery, to civil rights violations, etc. I think when the original squatters and rabble traitors broke from England, they just wanted freedom, but they adopted the criminal English court system, and then the Civil War made it worse
cobrachoppergirl 8 months ago
@cobrachoppergirl what does this have to do with a 22 pistol????
runhorun 8 months ago
@cobrachoppergirl
Better make them change the pledge of allegiance then. ;) Well. not like we get to use it in schools anymore anyway :(
to the OP. Nice little review of the MK2. I've been playing with the idea of picking one of these up. Just not sure yet. There are just so many options for .22lr pistols.
hallis1 7 months ago
@cobrachoppergirl Well, you're certainly free to move somewhere else. I hear Somalia's real nice this time of year.
almaster666 7 months ago
@almaster666
I know, right? What's up with people speaking their minds and questioning their government? They should all be shipped off to China. The founding fathers would be rolling in their graves.
Down with liberty, up with jingoism.
TheJmanWikV2 2 months ago
@jaknife99 The U.S can be defined as a constitutional republic and a representative democracy.
wtfdoihavetodohere 5 months ago
@jaknife99 I know! finally someone that knows what a republic is?! i'll tell you what it isn't. the republic of China, or the republic of Russia.
jalex1995 3 months ago
@jaknife99
Your comment may be 5 months old but by the grace of God I had to reply to it. THANK YOU for bringing this to the attention of those who may not know!
Nothing puts a bigger smile on my face than hearing someone say this country was founded as a Democracy and being able to raise my hand and just say "Excuse me, your not right, please let me explain the difference."
I got this from Rush Limbaugh when I was about 16 years old and took my Lib history teacher to task on it! God bless!
rasey077 3 months ago
@jaknife99 true but atleast you dont live in the UK like i do...
triggerhappynumskull 3 months ago
@jaknife99 is it a good thing that it does seem less of a democracy america and more like a republic? It being a repubic kinda hinders utterly the whole american dream that anyone can succeed when not everyone can because always some will rule over others.
Henbot 2 weeks ago
@jaknife99 I thought a republic was just a form of representative democracy. Arn't they techicaly both accurate terms?
silverd20 2 days ago
@silverd20 Yes, but sometimes people mis-view how our government system works when they hear democracy. And politicians don't help by using the word over and over.
The real problem is the amount of ignorant people living here.
In short the media sucks.
jaknife99 7 hours ago
It's not suppressed. The heavy barrel keeps the pistol from flipping up as much as it would if it were very light. It also provides more even heating and cooling, which affects accuracy.
coffeeexmachina 9 months ago
Nice review. Do you recommend 22 Hi Velocity ammo or do you use Standard Velocity? Someone told me that the High Velocity will damage the gun? Can anyone clarify this for me. Thanks
MrPreston49 9 months ago
how comes this gun is already made suppressed?
cepomwa 9 months ago
Absolutely fantastic video.
I have had the pleasure of firing one of the first Mark I's that dated to the 60's-70's and it was beautiful.
I'm looking to get a pistol next, and it's a close call between another .22LR or if I go for a centerfire.
UnusualKitsune 9 months ago
I've got one, I love it. A really fun pistol.
SDcoyote73 10 months ago
hey, i have the airsoft version, i love the look and feal of it, its great, I dont konw what the real one is like, but it seems amazing, i love mine too, even though its only a gass pistol, but its good, would love t get one of these too!
tractorboy8420 10 months ago
my dad has a ruger mk. ll, i love shooting it.. it is beast but it has a tapered barrell, still beast though.
bananaman290 10 months ago
I have 3 Ruger Mark IIs . . . would not trade them for anything . . .
trash4144 10 months ago
I have a stainless slab side mark 2 with ruger's wood grips
btsteelman 10 months ago
The Mark II is better than the Mark III IMO. I think that loaded chamber indicator affects the feeding on certain types of ammo creating failure to feeds. My friends Mk III had multiple FTFs while my Mk II with the same ammo shot flawlessly. I also don't like the Mk III's inability to fire without a mag inserted. If you can get a Mark II over a Mark III, get it. The mag release location is the only thing better about the Mk III over the Mk II. Mk IIIs are still OK guns, just ammo picky.
the308capital 11 months ago
I really love the Ruger mk II and III. Best pistols EVER made.
vol009S 11 months ago
Laughed out-loud at 2:30
Wonderful video. I have a growing interest in particular fire arms despite not being a heavy gun aficionado. I do however, have a heavy interest in Japan, and so when following the trail of the Nanbu/Nambu I wanted to know more about the Ruger.
Quizerno 11 months ago
It would be so cool if they made these designs in a 9mm.
Peidmonte89 1 year ago
I recently found a Ruger Mark I for a good price. Does anyone know of any significant differences between the Mark I and the Mark II that I should know about before buying? Will aftermarket accessories made for Mark II work for Mark I? (I'd like to get a Pac-Lite barrel one of these days)
supermonsterdeluxe 1 year ago
@supermonsterdeluxe The Mark I uses a 9 round mag and the bolt doesn't lock open after the last round is fired, that's all I know about the differences.
the308capital 11 months ago
I hate that the magazines for the MkII won't work with the MkIII.
TheScienceFoundation 1 year ago
@TheScienceFoundation
Because they have different designs. And the magazine's are made for the specific pistol.
vol009S 11 months ago
@vol009S but the Mk magazines will work with the MkII and vice versa
TheScienceFoundation 11 months ago
These guns rarely malfunction. I feed mine American eagle ammo and it feeds voraciously. I have a Mk3 22/45 with a gunsmith-made grip modification to allow it to take 1911 panels. It really worked out well! Just love my Ruger Mk. It is an excellent pistol and I house mine in a custom made holster from "Battlecloth". Custom USA manufactured. The name may to some sound a bit corny, but this is the best field holster in terms of quality and function I have EVER seen for this pistol.
brianl890 1 year ago
cool were watching for keeping our mind off of a tragic thing that happened last night
AjackLee4 1 year ago
@AjackLee4 what was it?
reaper83001 6 months ago
@reaper83001 it was 6 months ago i'm not goanna say
AjackLee4 6 months ago
hi everyone what do you think i should get the 5.5 inch bull barrel or the 6.8 inch tapered barrel???????????????????????
snowsniper8 1 year ago
@snowsniper8 Bull, it's more accurate
TheScienceFoundation 1 year ago
I just ordered a mark 3 with a 4 inch barrell for $290. This is a gun I have wanted for a long time. Just don' t want to tell the wife.
patriotim12 1 year ago
This isn't a firearm, this is a training tool.
Keichwoud357 1 year ago
@Keichwoud357 It's a firearm if it involves gunpowder, a projectile, and can kill you.
This follows all three. Trust me, you don't want to be on the receiving end of one of these. This pistol essentially ends the 9mm vs. .45 ACP argument. Each shot is weak as fuck in comparison, but the recoil is so non-existent that you can put every shot in the clip into someone's torso from 50 yards away in 2 seconds.
karinosai 1 year ago
@Keichwoud357 It can still be lethal...
DeathPunch4000 10 months ago
hi scootch00 i didnt know they uses a 22lr for special covert missions?? why would they use it i guess its pretty good of you take a head shot??? pleas answer?
snowsniper8 1 year ago
@snowsniper8 I can answer this one for you, they use it because when used with an integrated silencer, it's the quietest pistol in the world. It's highly accurate, and yes, it is very useful if you can manage a headshot. It's also useful for guard dog suppression or destroying small objects like surveillance cameras without being heard.
karinosai 1 year ago
@karinosai i never really thought about that, thanks for replying!
snowsniper8 1 year ago
@snowsniper8 No problem, buddy.
karinosai 1 year ago
That was a great video sootch00, I've got the MK II competition target slab side SST model and just love it. And I never have any problem's with it. You can shoot these gun's all day for just pennies on the dollar. One thing for sure is they can keep the MK III's, I'll stick with my MK II.
GunsHarleysUSA 1 year ago
how much do these usually sell for? and are they fairly common to find?
bloodbath4467 1 year ago
i thought something was wrong with it when the slow motion started
willcraigle 1 year ago
this videos so great no one disliked it. thats awesome.
hamsteryte 1 year ago
you know you did a good job on a video when there are zero dislikes!
romance59 1 year ago
its funny me and my dad own this gun along a henry us survival rifle ar 7. they are very similar
MadNerf 1 year ago
This Ruger - is my dream...
Tolli48 1 year ago
It would have sucked if he shot his own camara
ereckgoose 1 year ago
Look at the left hand slab,by the trigger guard, and you will notice a slight cut out (at least on mine). I found an aftermarket kit once(should have bought it), that allowed a used to have a magazine ejection lever; placed similar to other semi autos(lower back end of the trigger guard). The cut out appears to be from the factory, why they didn't advertise this magazine release option more?????
goombakiwi 1 year ago
will this be an ideal wapon to assasinate justin bieber whit?
MrPlaystationboy 1 year ago
@MrPlaystationboy any weapons
thejokeroldschool 1 year ago
@MrPlaystationboy who is justin bieber
DeathPunch4000 1 year ago
Definitely an awesome pistol. I have my dads MarkII stored with my guns and I love it. I hope to one day buy my own however since I'm storing it, I take it out alot. Shot it last weekend in fact.
Scioneer 1 year ago
Every red blooded American needs to have a Ruger Mark pistol in their collection....that and a 10/22.
tacticalfairy 1 year ago
I have an old out dated Ruger Mark I that belong to my late father. Its a great pistol and it was the first semi pistol I every fired at the age of 12. The only problem is I can not find any magizines for the Mark I Unforturnley my dad never got a second magizine for it and I can not find one or an after market one for that matter. Does anyone know how I can find mark I Mags ? The weird part of the gun is that the manufacture put the logo upside down on the grip.
Captb55806 1 year ago
I have an old out dated Ruger Mark I that belong to my late father. Its a great pistol and it was the first semi pistol I every fired at the age of 12. The only problem is I can not find any magizines for the Mark I Unforturnley my dad never got a second magizine for it and I can not find one or an after market one for that matter. The weird part of the gun is that the manufacture put the logo upside down on the grip.
Captb55806 1 year ago
@Captb55806 Cheaper than dirt has then, about 20 bucks...I just checked....
tacticalfairy 1 year ago
@tacticalfairy Thanks for the help but I found out that Midway USA has it
for a better price at $18.00
Captb55806 1 year ago
really quiet on here what about in real life
2000nissansilvia 1 year ago
.22 is the perfect round.
isisncasey 1 year ago
it's a pretty fun gun to shoot
buchamyai 1 year ago
Solid Snake Approves!
lionelandlucasfilms 1 year ago
A good video. I have one of these suckers (the standard model/tapered barrel) and I love it! I like its luger-esque look.
People who talk trash about these guns jamming are either using horrible ammo or they are just making stuff up.
I would trust my life to my MK II pistol's reliability.
BigAgitator 1 year ago
Hi Sootch,
Thanks for the great video. I have a Ruger Mark II also but in stainless steal. I got it for Christmas in '95 and it was my first handgun. It's one that I will never part with. It is absolutely a pain to break down for cleaning. Thanks again.
kwh910 1 year ago
like alway s... very good review... i have 3 favorite gun reviewers on you tube... your 1 of the 3
thanks again for the information....
aj45colt 1 year ago
i thaught that the nambu was just a rip off from the luger
aarup1995 1 year ago
the mk II has its own built in "supressor". thats the reason it sounds "supressed". beautiful weapon.
swf123456 1 year ago
@swf123456 Only the Amphibian version does. That bull barrel just looks similar to the silenced barrel.
ForumFreak 1 year ago
cci velocitors seem to work best, I had 7 out of 10 from 100 yds (5" group). they are incredible
pjohn1212 1 year ago
You did a great job with the video, very professional and informational. I just started shooting a mark 2 competitively and it is the most accurate out for the factory hand gun I have ever fired (that costs less than $1000 new). I have 1.5 inch groups at 50 ft. shooting 1 handed with no rest and I am not a great shot. That speaks wonders for the gun. I put 900 rounds through the gun with 4 different factory mags and never had a single jam.
jsgems 1 year ago
Just picked up a Mark 2 today with bull barrel, my first firearm. I'm being told left and right that the .22 will keep on jamming at the range. Someone confirm or deny?
leotsukerman 1 year ago
@leotsukerman I've had this MkII for over 20 years and it always functions flawlessly. Any quality 22lr pistol should be reliable with the right ammunition.
Have fun at the range!
sootch00 1 year ago 5
@sootch00 Thanks! I'll keep you guys posted.
leotsukerman 1 year ago
I've had the same 5.5" bull-barrel model in the video for 20 years. Very nice gun, a joy to shoot. I would buy it again in an instant. I believe that all semi-automatic 22 LRs, both pistols and rifles, will occasionally jam, but think this is more a factor of the ammunition.
zwybt 1 year ago
@sootch00 This was my first handgun about 12 years ago, and the most problems youll ever had (keeping in mind that a .22 is just naturally a dirty ammo) will be with dud .22 rounds, i.e. dead/no primer compound. It doesnt have a propensity to jam, just keeps CHUGGING, especially with CCI Mini-Mags, or any high-impulse rounds, but WILL WORK fine with bulk/promotional ammo!
reeseman67 1 year ago
@leotsukerman I shot one for the first time yesterday, I put about 1050 rounds through it and never had a jam. The person I was shooting with had a mark 3, He shot as many rounds as I did and had about 2 or 3 jams but he was using after market magazines.
jsgems 1 year ago
@leotsukerman It largely depends on the type of ammo, I have used federal 22's their fin in my rifles but winchesters always jam
Mauser2012 1 year ago
@leotsukerman How is the 22 holding up? I have the same one...Bull Mark II, stainless, Mine doesnt jam that much at all....just use good ammo....no issues....I have only had issue with ultra budget lead tipped ammo....like blazers.....
tacticalfairy 1 year ago
@leotsukerman I'm sure it's much like my MkIII. I shoot it rapidly, but I love cleaning it too. Hasn't been a problem. I LOVE THIS GUN! Kudos, Ruger. I'd give yourself a few hours to take it apart the first time! HA, But then again your MkII has probably been broken in for you if you bought it used. Happy shooting and congratulations on becoming a gun owner :) Join the NRA.
MrClayfingers 1 year ago
@leotsukerman ruger make some of the finest pistols and no, they dont jam, if yours do, then there is something wrong with it...
ruger mark 1,2,3 = never jam
walther p-22 = never jam -only with cheap ammo
browning buck mark = never jam
beretta Neo = never jam
jennings = jam
cobra = jam
lorcin = jam
FullBloodedHmoob 1 year ago
@leotsukerman
Clean it every time you shoot. .22 is a very dirty round and if you dont clean it yes it will jam.
happy shooting!
sethhenrymorse1212 1 year ago
@leotsukerman my friend owns 1 its a great gun but he has problems with it jamming when he loads the magazine full. he usually loads 5 and never has problems when he does that.
LateKnight347 1 year ago
@leotsukerman mine runs very reliable, all sorts of ammo type and brands.....its a little tricky to reassemble until you do it a few times.
fike301 11 months ago
@leotsukerman No, not true. I did find that my particular MII likes Federal jacketed ammo. Remington did not work for me. I just stick to the 550 Federal box....no problem. How's the gun doing?
aldexreyes 11 months ago
@leotsukerman i just got one and shot about 150 rounds through it. it worked great.never jammed up or anything. now a berretta 21a will jam fast
singsam271 10 months ago
@leotsukerman it is a lousy gun
Maersk1668 10 months ago
@leotsukerman The mainspring may be worn. A $10 part. Replace that and you may have solved the problem.
10106106 8 months ago
GREAT JOB - thanks for producing such an excellent video review!
It really is a classic pistol and I agree that the bull barrel both looks and feels better for target shooting.
cptgamblor 1 year ago
TRY THE 'HOGUE' GRIPS....SCARY NICE!
treon123456 1 year ago
We have a similar Ruger. I'm not sure which Mark we have. My dad added a short red dot scope to it. It's a very fun gun to shoot.
wccrispy 1 year ago
Those pistols seem pretty awesome. I found some federal .22lr ammo at walmart for 15 now 18 bucks for 550rds. That puts it under 4 cents a shot. That's great for a college student's budget. I think I'll go out and pick one up in a couple months. Thanks for the vid, Sootch00.
JonBurnsArt 1 year ago
stallone has one in 'assasins' but it sais its a mk I with suppressor.
tobie1 1 year ago
hey sootch, have you had to change the bolt spring out? I've had literally 10,000 rounds through it and it still kicks. Just curious how a new mkIII performs. I've had mine for 6 years. It goes with me everytime I go to the range.
xxxBODYCOUNTxxx 1 year ago
The absolute perfect pistol if your not shooting bad guys
mcshiffern 1 year ago
these new mk 3 the lower receiver is polymer and the mk 3 has a good weight and balance
crazycrackergabe 1 year ago
Very cool target popper!
Federalist306 1 year ago
Yes the nambu was a total piece of crap! Hitting it against something hard enough could fire the gun....
madeinamerica650 1 year ago
Close up of the writing on the barrel: "Caution: Point this end away from user".
BestoinkDooly 1 year ago
great video sootch! beautiful gun also!
786topgunner 1 year ago
Even though I'm not into 22's nice gun and great review missed the old music btw.
harr77 1 year ago
New camera? I like it.
xboxrulez12 1 year ago
I've owned a Mk. II since '84, mine is a target model with the 6 7/8 bbl. My first target gun, and very accurate. As with all the Ruger's I've owned, it's built like a tank and worth every penny I paid for it. Good video on a classic .22 pistol.
vulcangunner58 1 year ago
is that some silenced barrel?? it looks like it, or?? and it sounds like a silencer
rammsteinlover1337 1 year ago
@rammsteinlover1337 The Bull Barrel is for weight when target shooting. I like it because it's very balanced and shoots like a dream. It is not suppressed even though it doea look that way. Thanks~
sootch00 1 year ago
@sootch00 thanks
rammsteinlover1337 1 year ago
@rammsteinlover1337 ,no its not silenced its a 22 they are very quiet with virtually no recoil.
rangers11000 1 year ago
@rammsteinlover1337 If you want it suppressed, tactical solutions offers an upper that has an integral suppressor, you obviously still need the NFA tax stamp though.
Xskills16 1 year ago
@rammsteinlover1337 No it's just a .22
Money10094 1 year ago
Great Pistol...!
conductorcammon 1 year ago
The first gun my grandfather handed down to me back in the late 70s was a Ruger Mark II with the tapered 4 inch barrel. Still have it today and I love to shoot it.
okieprepper 1 year ago
I have the MK II with the tapered barrel....good gun.
tommyhillbilly 1 year ago
i have that exact model in silver. chipmunks run in fear when they hear that action cycle. nice toy sootch.
HPross 1 year ago
Good review mate, I just got a MK III 22/45 and very happy with it. Extremely accurate, I've put 600 rounds through it not one problem. Now looking forward to the infamous take down process for it's first clean.
This is definately a pistol to keep for life.
cromeister777 1 year ago
Great video. Nice montage at the end!
1StepTooFar 1 year ago
ruger's are hard to beat .
krazy45cat 1 year ago
can you make a video on the Alfa Holek 22lr revolver please?
thephoenic 1 year ago
@thephoenic That's a new one on me. If I ever do, I'll be sure to do a review. Thanks~
sootch00 1 year ago
I have a Mk 3, not taken to the range yet. How many rounds before you need to disassemble and clean ?
georgiacatweazle 1 year ago
@georgiacatweazle I used to be a clean freak with my guns, but now I'm not so picky.... I shoot too much. Id shoot atleast 500 rds before I clean. If you shoot copper washed bullets, it will not get as dirty as plain lead. Have fun with the MK III.
sootch00 1 year ago
@sootch00 thanks for the info. hope you enjoy your new home, good luck with that.
georgiacatweazle 1 year ago
Great video. I have the mark II "great eight" 8 inch version. A little heavy but works great.
Elweenieloco 1 year ago
Awesome pistol! Awesome review!
numba1stunna4269 1 year ago
Good Stuff...
TheOtherEddie 1 year ago
@TheOtherEddie Thanks Bro~ Now all we need is your 22/45 and do a comparison video : )
sootch00 1 year ago
@sootch00 All you had to do was ask... Later!
TheOtherEddie 1 year ago
I came very close to buying one of these but at the last minute I was offered a super sweet Colt Model 41. I still might get the Ruger. I think it looks great in stainless.
DavZZee 1 year ago
We have one of these at the gun range and most new shooters choose this weapon. For some reason it attracts people.
The one thing I do not like about it, is the magazine release. I rather have a regular button release. Other than that I would not mind owning one...
f0xmuld3r 1 year ago
Everytime I watch one of your videos I get powder burns on my glasses from getting too close to the screen! Nicely done, which I had a Ruger !
fishlanding 1 year ago
Great review sootch!!!
tegbwoy91 1 year ago
I have a Ruger Mk II with a bull barrel and a Red Dot scope I use for varmint hunting. It's a tack driver but doesn't like to feed anything that isn't copper plated. CCI Mini Mags have been the best performers after thousands of rounds and a little trial and error. Not always the cheapest though.
dieselteaser 1 year ago
good video sootch keep up the great work
360steven 1 year ago
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BidM142 1 year ago
I own one of these. Very fun gun for plinking. Saves me money when I decide to take this to the range w/ some other firearms.(I tend to put more time into this, so I end up not using the larger more expensive ammo, as much.) Super accurate, ergo, and just plain enjoyable to shoot. I highly recommend this gun.
mrtoady2 1 year ago
rimfire = go with ruger
centerfire = don't go with ruger
imo
yep, ruger makes the best 22lr's hands down, both handgun and rifle
apman0000 1 year ago
Please do a review on the Tokarev TT33
funky05501 1 year ago