.22LR Conundrum

[ollie]

So, here's the deal. I inherited a Ruger Mark III that has been barely shot. I don't want the gun and am debating on what to do with it. I could trade it in for a different 22 or another gun that I might want more. I already have a 22 revolver my mom gave me a few years back. I don't want to get rid of it simple because it was my grandfathers before he died, and it was passed down. Mind you, the gun is difficult in that it doesn't want to extract shells. Either way, I will keep that gun.  I have LOTS of ammo for the 22 as well. As in well over 3000 rounds that was basically inherited as well. Again though, that ammo won't extract from the cylinder of the revolver so if I don't get another 22 I will have to sell all that ammo. I am thinking about getting a shotgun since I don't have one anymore. Oh, the decisions to make!  lol I like 22s, but I rarely ever hunt with one so I'm not sure I really need another one. The shotgun could be used as home defense or hunting if I go that route. If I decide to sell the ammo, I will put it on here first. 

[fishinwrench]

The Ruger Mark 3 pistols with any age on them ALWAYS need a mainspring.  

Everyone was taught not to dry fire them.....so the mainspring gets sloppy/weak from being cocked and in a drawer/cabinet for years & years.   

[Quillback]

I hear good things about Mark IV's.  I have thought about getting one, but now that they've come out with a Colt King Cobra chambered in .22, I kind of like that one too.

Handgun market has exploded, so many choices out there.  

[Terrierman]

I've had a Single Six forever and a Mark II since almost forever.  They're both 100% reliable and nicely accurate.  Favorites for certain.

I hear the Mark IV is the nuts.  King Cobra is on a separate aisle.  You need both.

[MrGiggles]

If you want something that'll make anyone laugh, get yourself some big iron. It'll eat anything from CBs to 22 Mags. I have another with an 8" barrel that was a black Friday deal a few years ago. Both are pretty good shooters, just don't stand beside them.

https://www.academy.com/p/heritage-rough-rider-22lr-16-in-cocobolo-rimfire-revolver

[jdmidwest]

10 hours ago, ollie said:

So, here's the deal. I inherited a Ruger Mark III that has been barely shot. I don't want the gun and am debating on what to do with it. I could trade it in for a different 22 or another gun that I might want more. I already have a 22 revolver my mom gave me a few years back. I don't want to get rid of it simple because it was my grandfathers before he died, and it was passed down. Mind you, the gun is difficult in that it doesn't want to extract shells. Either way, I will keep that gun.  I have LOTS of ammo for the 22 as well. As in well over 3000 rounds that was basically inherited as well. Again though, that ammo won't extract from the cylinder of the revolver so if I don't get another 22 I will have to sell all that ammo. I am thinking about getting a shotgun since I don't have one anymore. Oh, the decisions to make!  lol I like 22s, but I rarely ever hunt with one so I'm not sure I really need another one. The shotgun could be used as home defense or hunting if I go that route. If I decide to sell the ammo, I will put it on here first. 

Try cleaning and lubing the gun good??

[ollie]

On 9/6/2024 at 3:28 PM, fishinwrench said:

The Ruger Mark 3 pistols with any age on them ALWAYS need a mainspring.

There seems to be some confusion here. The Ruger works just fine. It is the High Standard Double Nine that won't extract shells. 

[jdmidwest]

39 minutes ago, ollie said:

There seems to be some confusion here. The Ruger works just fine. It is the High Standard Double Nine that won't extract shells. 

Any gunsmith should be able to correct that problem.  I think parts are still around or could be made up.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/high-standard/revolvers-hs/double-nine-w-100