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by buckfynn
Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:14 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: New Ruger MKIII 22/45 First Impressions
Replies: 8
Views: 10430

Yes the plastic base broke and the internal parts of the magazine flew out of the bottom of the firearm.
by buckfynn
Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: New Ruger MKIII 22/45 First Impressions
Replies: 8
Views: 10430

Thank you Bullseye for the welcome! While I had an initial first impression of the Ruger pistol, I don't have any predefined exceptions per Se. Also thank you, Bullseye, for your explanation of why there is a shortage of magazines at present. Yesterday I received the replacement magazine from Ruger,...
by buckfynn
Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: New Ruger MKIII 22/45 First Impressions
Replies: 8
Views: 10430

Thanks for the warm welcome to this forum, George. Nope this was not my first pistol. At present, I own a series 3 Colt Woodsman Match Target w/ 6" barrel, a Colt "Target" SS w/ 6" bull barrel, a S&W M41 w/ 5.5" barrel, and a 1911 clone .22 caliber. Plus a S&W M&P 40 Pro and an older Colt 1911 70 se...
by buckfynn
Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: New Ruger MKIII 22/45 First Impressions
Replies: 8
Views: 10430

On another note, I purchased two magazines from Andean-inc.off the internet for 20 a piece. The price was a little high but I received them in two days by priority mail which was great. Being impressed with the first purchase from Andean, I put in an additinal order for five more magazines with thei...
by buckfynn
Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:24 pm
Forum: Rimfire Handguns
Topic: New Ruger MKIII 22/45 First Impressions
Replies: 8
Views: 10430

New Ruger MKIII 22/45 First Impressions

First off I would like to say thank you to all the members of this forum for the tips and tricks on field stripping and reassembly. On my first attempt I was able to field strip the firearm and reassemble it in about 1 & 1/2 hours with a minimal amount of grief. I purchased the Ruger MK512 Stainless...