Your thoughts on MKII Target 512 GCL

Z400ACDC · Post by **Z400ACDC** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 6:08 pm

I have a mkiii 22/45 that works great. I have always like the looks of a mkii or 3 because you can change the grips. The one I bought already has factory wood grips, gold trigger and a rail. The gun is like new. I think my fatherinlaw wishes he had not sold it after I left

How do they compare with the 22/45?

Post by **Bullseye** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:00 pm

I don't know what you paid for it but that is a Lipsey's exclusive model with the slab sided 5.5 inch target barrel. They sold new for around $330-$360 and are worth much more today. I cannot believe he wanted to part with that pistol. The "GCL" designation breaks down like this: Government, Competition, Lipsey's.

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Bullseye

Z400ACDC · Post by **Z400ACDC** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:05 pm

Bullseye wrote:I don't know what you paid for it but that is a Lipsey's exclusive model with the slab sided 5.5 inch target barrel. They sold new for around $330-$360 and are worth much more today. I cannot believe he wanted to part with that pistol. The "GCL" designation breaks down like this: Government, Competition, Lipsey's.
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Bullseye

What is a lipsey's and why are they special? I gave $325. Can you give me a link on how to break it down to clean.

Post by **Bullseye** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:32 pm

Lipseys is a large firearms distributor http://www.lipseys.com/ Ruger makes special exclusive models for these large sellers like Lipseys and Davidsons. They add different features that are not found on their stock models. For example gold anodized triggers, the short bull barrel cut to the slab side configuration, Hi-Vis sights, special grip panels, etc.

Here's basic field stripping for the Mark III http://www.guntalk-online.com/fsprocedures.htm

Here's detailed stripping for the Mark III http://www.guntalk-online.com/detailstrip.htm

The pictures on the side can be enlarged by simply clicking on them with the mouse pointer.

R,
Bullseye

Georgezilla · Post by **Georgezilla** » Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:52 pm

I really like how these particular MKIIs look. The blued slab side looks awesome to me. Let us know how it shoots. Congrats on the find.

Z400ACDC · Post by **Z400ACDC** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:45 am

Bullseye wrote:Lipseys is a large firearms distributor http://www.lipseys.com/ Ruger makes special exclusive models for these large sellers like Lipseys and Davidsons. They add different features that are not found on their stock models. For example gold anodized triggers, the short bull barrel cut to the slab side configuration, Hi-Vis sights, special grip panels, etc.

Here's basic field stripping for the Mark III http://www.guntalk-online.com/fsprocedures.htm

Here's detailed stripping for the Mark III http://www.guntalk-online.com/detailstrip.htm

The pictures on the side can be enlarged by simply clicking on them with the mouse pointer.

R,
Bullseye

Thanks! I wish I knew what you have forgot about these Rugers

Post by **Bullseye** » Sun Jan 16, 2011 12:58 am

Those exclusive Ruger pistol models are like buying a "luxury" edition at a car dealer. It's the same basic car but it has a different trim package and comes with fancy gold plated lettering on the name plates.

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Bullseye