Ruger MKIII vs MKIII 22/45

[scalce]

Which one do you guys have and why?

I am assuming thw 22/45 is a better trainer for those with a 1911 or like that feel.

What is the use of the standard MKIII?

Is the grip angle different?

Which one would make a good practice/fun 22 pistol for me?

[scalce]

I just saw the MKIII 22/45 Hunter 4.5"

That looks like a sweet model.

[AZXD40]

I have a 5.5" BB/SS Mark III, The grip angle is different, but That is what I used when I was a child and when I went and bought one it felt like a childhood freind.

The 22/45 Grip angle is close to the 1911, The compsite plastic Grip frame was the deciding factor for myself, Not that there is anything wrong with compsite guns... I have several, Just wanted my Mark III to be all metal.

My 2 cents..

[VAXDGUY]

Originally Posted by scalce

Which one do you guys have and why?

I am assuming thw 22/45 is a better trainer for those with a 1911 or like that feel.

What is the use of the standard MKIII?

Is the grip angle different?

Which one would make a good practice/fun 22 pistol for me?

Mark III cuz its grip is larger than the 22/45, and I have big hands.

[Polymerhead]

Either is a good gun. Mags aren't interchangeable. The best "trainer" for a 1911 is a lot of rounds down your 1911. It's all about personal preference.

Standard MK3 has a more raked angle, more like a Luger. I have an old MK1 that's basically the same gun. They're all accurate and all good guns.

[ZXD9]

I bought the 22/45 because of the grip angle and figured I'd use it as a cheap trainer gun. Reality is that I hardly ever use it for training. My kids shoot it 95% of the time. I reload my 9mm and found that I would rather train with the same gun I compete with.

[scalce]

I am always still going to shoot my 9s but I wanted something fun and cheap to throw lead downrange.

I also was hoping it would help improve my skills with trigger control.

Ideally a 22 conversion would work but we're all waiting for the AA one next year.

Maybe I'll get a Kimber and a Kimber 22 conversion kit so I get a 45 and a 22.

[Stump]

Originally Posted by VAXDGUY

Mark III cuz its grip is larger than the 22/45, and I have big hands.

I bought the MarkIII for the same reason. I have a buddy with the 22/45 and I like my grip a lot better. The 22/45 is to thin for me. He loves it though..... better than mine. I know you can't go wrong with either though. the 22/45 was $50 or so cheaper than mine but I like the all metal thicker handle. I added the Houge grips to mine and it's even nicer to shoot now.

[Alaskapopo]

Thats funny I don't find the MK threes grip any larger. The grip angle is different but not larger. Oh well perception is powerfull. I like both but I prefer the Mk3's grip angle better too.
Pat

[Brickboy240]

I have had a 5.5" bull barreled 22/45 for 10 years and love it. Very accurate and fun to shoot. Yes, it gets "jammy" when it gets dirty, but thats the price you pay for an accurate 22 pistol with tight tolerances. Its not THAT unreliable - keep it fairly clean and you're good to go.

I bought this pistol, obviously, because I have 3 1911s and a Hi-power. The 22-45 is similar in grip size/angle and feel to these pistols that the MkII or Buckmark (those seem better suited to Glock shooters).

If you shoot a 1911, Hi-Power, SIG P-series, CZ-75 or and XD, the 22/45 makes more sense because the grip angle and controls are in similar places. The MkII/III and Buckmark are more "Luger-like" in their grip angles. They're good pistols, but not as comfortable, unless you're a serious Glock shooter and used to that grip angle.

I am a huge fan of the Ruger 22/45 and think its one of the best practice pistols. I have no plans for additional 22 pistols - the 22/45 does everything I need.

- Brickboy240