Ruger MK III 2064361 222801616 2008-07-01T04:51:48Z Mlaffs 5875630 [[:en:User:NicoV/Wikipedia Cleaner/Documentation|WikiCleaner]] 0.76 - Repairing link to disambiguation page - [[Wikipedia:Disambiguation pages with links|You can help!]] {{Inappropriate tone|date=December 2007}} {{Infobox Weapon |name= Ruger MK III |image= [[Image:Ruger mkiii bull.jpg|300px]] |caption= The Ruger MK III Target with 5½" bull barrel |origin= [[Usa|United States of America]] |type= [[Pistols]] <!-- Type selection --> |is_ranged=yes <!-- Service history --> |service= |used_by= |wars= <!-- Production history --> |designer= |design_date= |manufacturer= [[Ruger|Sturm, Ruger & Co.]] |production_date= 2004 |number= |variants= See ''[[Ruger MK III#Models|Models]]'' <!-- General specifications --> |weight= 31 oz to 35 oz |length= 8" to 10⅞" |part_length= |crew= <!-- Ranged weapon specifications --> |cartridge= [[.22 Long Rifle|.22 LR]] |caliber= |action= [[Firearm action#Recoil operation|Recoil]] |rate= [[Semi-automatic pistol|semi-automatic]] |velocity= |range= |max_range= |feed= 10-round magazine + 1 in chamber }} The '''Ruger Mark III''' is a [[.22 long rifle]] [[semi-automatic pistol]] manufactured by [[Sturm, Ruger|Sturm, Ruger & Company]]. It is the successor to the [[Ruger MK II|Ruger Mark II]], and includes several new features. ==Changes from the Mark II== * Addition of a visible loaded chamber indicator on the left side. * Magazine release moved, from bottom of grip to behind triggerguard. * All Mark III pistols with adjustable sights are drilled and tapped for a Weaver-style scope base which ships with the pistol. * A new magazine disconnect prevents the pistol from being fired with the magazine removed from the pistol. * An internal safety lock has been added. Using a key, the safety can be locked in the "safe" position. * Shorter tapered bolt ears ==Models== ===Mark III=== The first is simply known as ''Mark III''. The pistol frame and barrel are made from a single piece of steel, with a layout similar to the [[Luger pistol|Luger]]. * The high-end model is known as the ''Hunter''. This pistol features a [[stainless steel]] frame and 6.875-inch fluted bull barrel, fiber-optic front sight, adjustable rear sights, and half-checkered ''Cocobolo'' grip. It features multiple safety mechanisms, and includes a visible loaded chamber indicator (The first ever included in a .22 rimfire pistol) as well as internal and external keyed locks provided. * The next pistol in the lineup is named ''Competition''. It too has a stainless steel frame and 6.875-inch bull barrel, and adjustable rear sights; the pistol also has the ''Cocobolo'' grip. * ''Target'' is the next Mark III. This pistol has a blued finish, a tapered 6.875-inch barrel, and adjustable rear sights. * The ''Bull barrel'' pistol comes in stainless steel or blued finish. It has a heavier barrel to help the barrel from overheating and to keep recoil down. It has a 5.5-inch barrel and adjustable rear sights. * Finally, the ''Standard'' Mark III has a tapered barrel, black plastic handgrips and a blued finish. It comes with either a 6-inch or 4.75-inch barrel. It has fixed sights. {| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" align="center" |+RUGER MARK III LINEUP |- align="center valign="bottom" ! rowspan="2" | ! rowspan="2" | Catalog Number ! rowspan="2" | Model ! colspan="2" | Finish ! colspan="2" | Sight ! colspan="2" | Length ! rowspan="2" | Approx. Weight ! rowspan="2" | Price |- align="center valign="bottom" ! Blued ! [[stainless steel|Stainless]] ! Rear ! Front ! Barrel ! Overall |- align="center" | rowspan="2" | Standard | align="left" | MKIII4 | Standard | * | | Fixed | Fixed | 4¾" | 9" | 35 oz | $322.00 |- align="center" | align="left" | MKIII6 | Standard | * | | Fixed | Fixed | 6" | 10¾" | 37 oz | $322.00 |- align="center" | rowspan="5" | Target | align="left" | MKIII512 | Bull Bbl. | * | | Adjustable | Fixed | 5½" | 9¾" | 42 oz | $382.00 |- align="center" | align="left" | KMKIII512 | Bull Bbl. | | * | Adjustable | Fixed | 5½" | 9¾" | 42 oz | $483.00 |- align="center" | align="left" | MKIII678 | Target | * | | Adjustable | Fixed | 6⅞" | 11⅛" | 42 oz | $382.00 |- align="center" | align="left" | KMKIII678GC | Competition | | * | Adjustable | Fixed | 6⅞" | 11⅛" | 45 oz | $555.00 |- align="center" | align="left" | KMKIII678H | Hunter | | * | Adjustable | HiViz Fiber Optic | 6⅞" | 11⅛" | 41 oz | $567.00 |} ===22/45 Mark III=== The second lineup is named ''22/45 Mark III''. These pistols have a [[polymer]] grip and steel barrel. The frame is laid out like the [[M1911 Colt pistol|Colt 1911]]. * The high-end model is known as the ''Hunter''. This pistol features a stainless steel 6.875-inch fluted bull barrel, HiViz fiber optic front sight, and adjustable rear sights. * The ''Bull barrel'' pistol comes in a few different variations. It has a heavier barrel to help the barrel from overheating and to keep recoil down. ** Stainless steel 5.5-inch barrel and adjustable rear sights. ** Blued finish with 5.5-inch barrel and adjustable rear sights. ** Blued finish with 4-inch barrel and adjustable rear sights. ** Blued finish with 4.5-inch barrel. {| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" align="center" |+RUGER 22/45 MARK III LINEUP |- align="center valign="bottom" ! rowspan="2" | Catalog Number ! rowspan="2" | Model ! colspan="2" | Finish ! colspan="2" | Sight ! colspan="2" | Length ! rowspan="2" | Approx. Weight ! rowspan="2" | Price |- align="center valign="bottom" ! Blued ! [[stainless steel|Stainless]] ! Rear ! Front ! Barrel ! Overall |- align="center" | align="left" | P4MKIII | Bull Bbl. | * | | Adjustable | Fixed | 4" | 8" | 31 oz | $307.00 |- align="center" | align="left" | P45GCMKIII | Bull Bbl. | * | | Fixed | Fixed | 4½" | 8½" | 33 oz | $305.00 |- align="center" | align="left" | P512MKIII | Bull Bbl. | * | | Adjustable | Fixed | 5½" | 9½" | 35 oz | $307.00 |- align="center" | align="left" | KP512MKIII | Bull Bbl. | | * | Adjustable | Fixed | 5½" | 9½" | 35 oz | $398.00 |- align="center" | align="left" | KP678HMKIII | Hunter | | * | Adjustable | HiViz Fiber Optic | 6⅞" | 10⅞" | 34 oz | $487.00 |} ==See also== *[[List of firearms]] ==References== {{reflist}} *[http://ruger.com/Firearms/PDF/InstructionManuals/50.pdf Ruger Instruction Manual (.pdf)] {{Nofootnotes|date=December 2007}} ==External links== * [http://ruger.com/Firearms/FASubType?type=Pistol&subtype=Rimfire%20Autoloading Mark III website] [[Category:American semi-automatic pistols]]