Ruger Mark III ?

**mrnyman** · September 30th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Hi all, Just wondering about a Ruger i saw, Mark III , LNIB with 3 Ruger Mags and all that comes with it , Its a Blued 5 1/2 inch bull bbl. THe Blued finish is impeccable like the gun has never been used. All for $299 at a Gun Store , is that a good price for a LNIB Ruger Mark III ?

Thanks, Nyman

**Posit** · September 30th, 2009, 05:57 AM

Sounds a little high to me... I paid @ $340 for a new one about 14 months ago, but don't remember if that included tax or not. I have no idea what they go for used... you might check Gunbroker to get an idea.

**YBNORMAL** · September 30th, 2009, 07:01 AM

If your ok with buying used, maybe look into a MKII, less fluff than the current rugers.

Mag disconnect=pain in the butt when cleaning

Loaded chamber ind.= less accurate (depends who you ask)

Disclaimer: I own a MKIII and it is very very accurate, I have no complaints about it (other than the "mag in, pull trigger, mag out, etc procedure"). I just wanted to buy new so I went with it.

**WVBob** · September 30th, 2009, 07:10 AM

That's a fair price on the current market. I've seen them +/- $50 on that price. A MK III is also a very good .22.

**Xringshooter** · September 30th, 2009, 07:57 AM

I have 2, 5 1/2 bull barrel MKIII's (one threaded for a suppressor). Both of mine are very accurate and have been trouble free. There is a specific sequence to taking them apart, but if you follow the instructions you have no problems.

$299 isn't bad if it's in good shape. The MSRP (new) is right around $420. Dealer pricing (new) is low $270's.

**40twist** · September 30th, 2009, 08:10 AM

I have a MKIII 22/45 , but I don't remember what I paid for it. I always forget what I paid for firearms the moment it is in my hands. They are REALLY good guns and gosh are they fun as hell to shoot.

**levib** · September 30th, 2009, 09:27 AM

I just recently purchased a Mk III, but with the standard barrel. Like new with a bull barrel for $300 is a pretty excellent price I think because it has the bull barrel. Make sure it's not a 22/45, though--that wouldn't be the best price. 22/45's have a bull barrel standard, but a polymer frame, so the base 22/45 sells for less than the base Mk III.

You'll probably want one of these as well.

Good luck. Mk III's are excellent .22s and are fun to shoot!

**ksig1869** · September 30th, 2009, 05:31 PM

They are defintely in my next purchase poool list. I've heard only good things except when it comes to disassembly.

**mrnyman** · September 30th, 2009, 07:30 PM

No its not a .22/45, its all blued steel , solid as heck, impeccable shape like it just came from the factory, in Ruger case with 3 ruger mags and paperwork.

A 22/45 with the lightweight 4 inch bbl. is on my list too. Should make a nice camping /hiking gun etc.

Nymax