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Hi:

I am n00bie to this group, and very impressed with the knowledge here!

I am a longtime shooter, mostly of Remington long guns and combat handguns. I have recently started to play with a Mark I (circa 1980) Target. I have a couple of questions.

1. I note that many of the steps in disassembly/reassembly require a trigger pull. I don't want the firing pin to hit the edge of the chamber, so do I put a snap-cap or empty case into the chamber?

2. Is there an aftermarket trigger/sear/hammer that doesn't alter the features or appearance of the Mk I?

TIA for any replies!

Greg

Hi and welcome to Guntalk-Online!

You don't have to worry about the firing pin hitting the chamber face. The pistol has a cross bolt firing pin stop to prevent that from happening.

You can get a Clark trigger or a Marvel adjustable one for your Mark I. They are pretty close to the same style. The Clark is more like the OEM than the Marvel. Or you can install a regular OEM (Mark II) style hammer and do the Pretravel screw installation I have in the technical forum. http://www.guntalk-online.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=651


R,
Bullseye

Add a VQ MII sear. You shouldn't have to replace the hammer. Triggers as Bullseye said. You will absolutely love what the adjustable trigger and target sear does for the pistol.

I forgot to talk about the sear but Greener picked it up for me. Don't worry that the Mark I is not listed on the "for use" list when looking at VQ sears all the sears are the same for the Ruger 22 Auto versions. The only difference in a Mark I is that you'll be able to set the thumb safety on an empty chamber.

R,
Bullseye

Thanks Bullseye and Greener!

I see that the advice I have read elsewhere not to dry fire is excessive caution! I will keep an eye on the firing pin stop to ensure that will continue to prevent excessive travel. I guess I can easily make a replacement from 1/8" drill rod.

Based on your advice, I am planning to get VQ/Clark upgrades to the sear and trigger.

Greg

Welcome to GTO Greg.

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