Should I get a Ruger 22/45

G23Gen4TX · 07-24-2012, 14:20

This specific one seem to be a blued version with fixed sights and a 4" Fluted barrel.

Is it worth $275?

deputy tom · 07-24-2012, 14:29

Buy it. You'll love it. tom.

G23Gen4TX · 07-24-2012, 14:39

How is the price? Are they sought after like the Mark II / III?

B_RAD · 07-24-2012, 14:44

I'd rather have a MKIII but that's just my opinion. I say get one!

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B_RAD · 07-24-2012, 14:45

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Originally Posted by G23Gen4TX

How is the price? Are they sought after like the Mark II / III?

Check buds to see what they go for new.

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G23Gen4TX · 07-24-2012, 14:48

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Originally Posted by B_RAD

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The problem is there are several variants of it and I can't find this specific one on Ruger's website.

The_Gun_Guru · 07-24-2012, 14:59

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Originally Posted by G23Gen4TX

Should I get a Ruger 22/45

Yes! and can you get me the one with the threaded barrel because I should have my tax stamp for my suppressor no later than October.

Thanks man, you're a pal

TGG

HKLovingIT · 07-24-2012, 15:04

I've never shot one. What's the draw of this type of .22 versus something like the sr-22? Not poo-poohing it. Just curious about their popularity. Is it sort of the pistol equivalent of the 10/22 rifle?

glock2740 · 07-24-2012, 15:19

I've got the stainless 7.5" fluted bull barrel MkIII 22/45 Hunter and it's a GREAT gun! Accurate as hell.

Would hit a squirrel in the eyeball at 300 yards!!!...if you were lucky.

JaPes · 07-24-2012, 19:24

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Originally Posted by G23Gen4TX

This specific one seem to be a blued version with fixed sights and a 4" Fluted barrel.

Is it worth $275?

If it has 1911-esque removable grip panels, I have no reservations in advising you to buy it.

The 22/45 without the replaceable panels didn't feel right in my hands.

fnfalman · 07-24-2012, 21:25

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Originally Posted by HKLovingIT

I've never shot one. What's the draw of this type of .22 versus something like the sr-22? Not poo-poohing it. Just curious about their popularity. Is it sort of the pistol equivalent of the 10/22 rifle?

The 22/45 is a heavy duty pistol, while the SR22 is more or less a range toy.

And yes, it is sort of the equivalence of the 10/22. You have accessories out of the wazoo for it.

Scott3670 · 07-24-2012, 22:05

I have the 22/45 with a suppressor and LOVE it. Nothing like pulling out that baby and blowing through 200 rounds in an afternoon for almost no money. I say get it now.

Gdirty5 · 07-24-2012, 22:13

I say DO IT!!! But then again, I've a little biased.... I do own 2 22/45's, a GSG 1911-22, and walther p22, along with an advantage arms kit on my g19. And the 22/45 is my favorite. Best trigger, feeds anything, fairly accurate, and it's affordable.

G23Gen4TX · 07-25-2012, 00:31

It doesn't have replaceable grips. I already have a 10/22 so I think I'll get it.

CajunBass · 07-25-2012, 03:56

I had one a few years ago, and actually got bored shooting it. It was a 4" bull barrel with adjustable sights, but I had an inexpensive BSA red dot sight on it. The range I go to most of the time only has 7 yard pistol ranges. It got so if I wasn't hitting the "X" ring on the target I counted it as a miss. When I shot the center out of the target I just shot for the hole in the paper.

I traded it off for something else, but did replace it later with a standard MK III, 4" barrel, fixed sights. Great little guns, and I'm a revolver guy.

Morgo · 07-25-2012, 04:00

Everyone should have atleast one Ruger 22/45

Bruce M · 07-25-2012, 04:21

Especially if you do not already have a .22 pistol my guess is that you will enjoy it alot.

G23Gen4TX · 07-25-2012, 17:55

Can anyone identify this model for me? I want to know if it is tapped for a rail so I can put a red dot on it for fun shooting.

Jitterbug · 07-25-2012, 18:13

Just got back from the range, shot the new .22/45 Lite (wife's new gun, with the Gold colored shroud, $379 plus tax at Sportsman's Warehouse) and my old bull barreled MKII, the new one is as accurate as the old one.

My Old Mk II had a great trigger job done on it many years ago, the new one of course isn't as nice, but it' s not bad for an off the shelf pistol either, I like the gun, I like the ergonomics of it and how light the little sucker is, it's a fun little shooter and I think she's going to really enjoy it.

CBennett · 07-25-2012, 20:29

they are decent only one i like better is the buckmark.

bac1023 · 07-25-2012, 21:40

The Mark series Rugers are some of my favorite rimfires of all time.

PettyOfficer · 07-25-2012, 22:06

Haven't you learned that every single post that starts with "should I buy" always ends up with a resounding yes?

We are all of the agreement that more toys means more fun. :tongue out:

G23Gen4TX · 07-25-2012, 22:47

Well, I got it.

It doesn't have a rail or per tapped for a rail. Anyone ever added a rail to a MKIII?

427 · 07-25-2012, 22:52

That's nice!!!

Washingtonrebel · 07-25-2012, 23:04

I love mine, goes with me on every camping trip