Bragging rights for shortylickens.

[shortylickens]

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/shortylickens/Ruger.jpg

I just picked up a Ruger Mark 3 target today. Am rather enjoying Oregons no waiting period. Was able to stop off at my new hangout on the way home. Got a membership to a nice little gun club and put some hurt on a paper target.

As you can see, it came with a scope mount plate, 3 sizes and 2 colors of sights, a nifty little key for the safety, and 2 standard magazines. Also has a loaded chamber indicator, as can bee seen on the side.

I'm a rotten pistolier, but I can still hit the bulls-eye at 25 yards with it. Perhaps I shall practice some more and enter a tournament one day.

On a completely unrelated note, I sold my S&W Sigma a little while back.
Why is that significant?
Well, I only found out today that they got sued by Glock for making their gun a little too much like theirs.
I could have had a really special gun, some sort of oddity to show off many years from now.

 

[waggy]

very nice. one of the few hand guns i really want to get.

 

[JakwoW]

Very nice. Ruger FTW.

 

[NTB]

nice

Been looking at some guns myself lately. My dad has all sorts of .22s, so I could borrow one of those any time I want. Mostly been looking at .357s, largely for their versatility: like .22s, I could get either a pistol or a rifle, and for practice or just plinking I could shoot the cheaper .38 special ammo. Save the heavy hitters for hiking/camping in bear country

Nathan

 

[Jeffwo]

I like :thumbsup:

 

[franksta]

I think those S&W Sigmas were so similar to Glocks that some of the parts would interchange. I thought I'd read that somewhere.
The new Ruger looks good. I still need to add a good 22 to my small collection.

 

[K1052]

I like the fluted barrel and the grip color with the stainless.

Sweet looking pistol. :thumbsup:

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

I have never liked the looks of that gun. But they shoot like champs.

 

[Phoenix15]

Originally posted by: franksta
I think those S&W Sigmas were so similar to Glocks that some of the parts would interchange. I thought I'd read that somewhere.
The new Ruger looks good. I still need to add a good 22 to my small collection.

I believe you are right. My brother in law was telling me about that the other day.

 

[clamum]

Nice. :thumbsup:

I've been thinking about getting a handgun, probably 9mm. Maybe getting a .22 first would be a good idea? Since I've shot only a clip from a handgun before.

 

[JEDIYoda]

yep!!! sweet!!

 

[AnMig]

are they pretty noisy?

I have always wanted t get a .22 so I can plink around in my backyard (20 acres rural area).
I have a 9mm ruger that is so darn loud that I am sure my neighbors 1/2- 1/4 mile away will be annoyed.


Do you need ear protection when you use it for plinking or is it quiet enough not to need one?

Is a .22 rifle more silent?

Sorry for the questions but I have always looked at these .22 rugers every time I look at guns at the display.


P.S.
There is no shooting range near my house hence the concern about noise during backyard plinking.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
I have never liked the looks of that gun. But they shoot like champs.

i think it looks great. I think one of the most beutiful guns ever made.

that and its history make it one that i really want. My grandfather had one he got in WWII. it kinda pissed me off that he left that to my sister (who fuckign sold it. what i get? a none workign .22 sigh).

 

[JDMnAR1]

Nice acquisition, .22 pistols are great fun. I :heart: my Browning Buckmark.

Originally posted by: AnMig
are they pretty noisy?

Do you need ear protection when you use it for plinking or is it quiet enough not to need one?

Is a .22 rifle more silent?

When compared to a large caliber pistol, no they aren't that noisy. As far as ear protection, I always wear it simply because when I go shooting I am either shooting more than just a .22 or I am with others who are. Yes, a .22 rifle will typically make marginally less noise (as perceived by the shooter) simply because of the longer barrel.

 

[wheresmybacon]

I know jack shit about guns but that thing is pretty. :thumbsup:

 

[eLiu]

Nice 22. It looks just like the pistols some people use in the 50yd competitions. At first I thought it was for those "precision", 1 shot contests, but apparently not, lol. I took a pistol class in school and he showed a gun that looked like that, but we worked with S&W 0.22 semi-autos... don't recall the model#.

 

[AnMig]

"When compared to a large caliber pistol, no they aren't that noisy. As far as ear protection, I always wear it simply because when I go shooting I am either shooting more than just a .22 or I am with others who are. Yes, a .22 rifle will typically make marginally less noise (as perceived by the shooter) simply because of the longer barrel. "

Thanks for answering. I really dont understand these silencer laws and wish they allowed manufacturers or the user to silence there guns without going to jail.


Peace

 

[shortylickens]

Somebody asked me in PM:
I paid $450 for it, no tax in Oregon.

22's are probably the least noisy but to me they make a sharp "POP!" in the air. I always recommend hearing protection. You wont have that ringing in your ears for several seconds afterwards.

I also agree the Rugers have sort of a weird look to them, especially compared to Beretta's U22 Neos and S&W Target 22's, but they shoot nicely and are easy to handle.
http://www.gunblast.com/images...retta-NEOS/beretta.jpg
http://www.lesjones.com/images/posts/buckmark.jpg

 

[herm0016]

that is one hot pistol. very nice.

 

[Nik]

Did you go to The Place To Shoot?

 

[RichUK]

What is it, a hand cannon?

 

[Triumph]

Originally posted by: RichUK
What is it, a hand cannon?

No, it's gun mode Megatron.

 

[Kelvrick]

Very nice. I wanted a ruger or a browning buckmark but ended up deciding to get a 10-22 instead. Figure if I wanna shoot a handgun, I'll use my S&W MP.

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: eLiu
Nice 22. It looks just like the pistols some people use in the 50yd competitions. At first I thought it was for those "precision", 1 shot contests, but apparently not, lol. I took a pistol class in school and he showed a gun that looked like that, but we worked with S&W 0.22 semi-autos... don't recall the model#.

Model 41 probably, that's a popular S&W among Bullseye shooters.

My Dad shoots a Mark 3 like that in our Bullseye league and he shoots fairly well with it. You should try Bullseye a couple times, it's pretty fun and will really help you with your shooting in general. An example:

I shot in a casual, "action pistol" league last summer. I was pretty much middle of the pack in the standings every night.

I shot all winter in a Bullseye league. Again, middle of the pack, but it helped me with my trigger control and I got better as the league went on.

This summer, on the first night of our action pistol league, I went out and was first place in my class by a pretty good margin. I was very impressed with my improvement.

All you need is a few $ for the league (ours was $5/shoot and if you shot at 8 matches you could attend the awards dinner for free where you were guaranteed some sort of raffle prize) and a red dot scope. You've already got a fine pistol for it.

 

[gwrober]

Nice. Hmm, maybe time to upgrade mine....