The Ruger Standard Model was designed by Bill Ruger himself and introduced in 1949. The company improved the design and introduced the Mark II in 1981. It’s now the world’s best-selling .22 pistol.
The Mark II’s single best feature is its slim handle. It’s small enough to fit any adult hands, and most kids’ hands, too. Ruger offers the Mark II in blued or stainless steel, with barrel lengths from four to 10 inches. Prices start around $250.
| Ruger Mark II | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 10+1 |
| Weight Empty | ~40 oz. |
| Barrel | 4 to 10 inches |
| Origin | USA |
The grip angle is steep, similar to a Luger. Ruger also offers the 22/45, a .22 target pistol with the grip angle and control placement of a 1911-style .45. I prefer the Mark II’s slimmer grip and more ergonomic controls. I’m told that the Mark II is also much easier to disassemble.
As with the 22/45, I shot the Mark II against the Browning Buckmark Camper. The Buckmark was once again more accurate for me thanks to its great trigger and balance. I did prefer the slightly finer sights on the Ruger out at 25 yards.
Even though the Buckmark is a better gun out of the box for the average shooter, the Ruger wins in the area of customization and after-market accessories. There are no end of replacement barrels, triggers, stocks, sights, and magazines, and you’ll find more custom gunsmiths specializing in the Mark II. The Ruger also wins if you or yours have small hands.
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My Browning Buckmark Camper was my 3rd gun (I went .45, 9mm, .22 — go figure), and I do love it. I got it primarily so that I could train other people. So far, everyone loves it.
Yeah, everyone needs a .22 if for no other reason to have something for new shooters to get started.
I’ve got my eye on an all-nickel Buckmark. I had seen Buckmarks with nickel on the barrel or the frame, but this one is 100% nickeled and looks great.
Wow! Great gun. shot one on vacation, fly back home this morning and ran out and picked a used one up 45 minutes later for $225 with a 6 inch bull barrel, Bo-mar adjustable sight, and custom adjustable trigger. It came with 3 magazines.
I’m gonna shoot a couple fo fhundred rounds throuh it tonite and will be posting my review in the next couple of days.
i was recently approached about buying a ruger mark II with the shorter barrel. It is blued and seems to be in good shape the price is 110 and comes with 2 clips. I was wondering if this is a good price but is the gun easily cleaned. also are there any problems with excessive jamming just thought i might ask someone who knew a little more than me thanks
I live in Seattle WA, and $110 dollars is a great price for a Ruger MKII even if it’s in poor condition. Everything is expensive out here! The gun is a little harder to clean than the Browning Buckmark since the chamber is resessed in the reciever and pulling it apart and getting it back together is tough the first few times around, but I love mine. Very accurate in any barrel length and never any problem with jamming. Another plus in there are many after market accessories available. Including trigger drop in kits if you feel the need to upgrade
Ruger target models are tack drivers! Even the one I DON’T like puts ten rounds inside a silver dollar at 25 yards. They eat anything…maybe except stingers. Stingers have a longer casing and good target guns have tight chambers, so I play it safe and use standard .22lr’s.
But did someone say they’re a little hard to clean??? A LITTLE HARD? They’re a pain in the butt! Even after 10 years, mine takes a leather headed mallet to get the barrel/reciever assembly back on! Its enough of a pain for me to consider selling mine…I’m going for a buckmark this time around, I think. BTW, $110 is a steal. For that, you can buy a beat up piece, have it rehabbed and still make out financially! Here in FL, my 512 bull barrel model will sell for $250 or so.
Ive got the MKII with 10″ bb, hogue right hand grips and just ordered a real nice scope for it (cant see with open sights). Anyway I think its one of the best handguns Ive ever owned. My uncle has the buck mark and we both squirrel hunt with nothing more then our 22 pistols. Both guns do very good with that.
I have a Ruger MK2 NRA edition. My gun is not a bull barrel but I was wondering if you can buy a bull barrel for it and if so where?
Does anyone out there know if grips for the Mk II will fit on a Mk I? Or better yet know of anywhere to find some nice grips for a Mk I. thanks
where whould be the best place to get accessorys for the mk ii on the web??
Is there a site available where one can re-learn the art of dismantling the Ruger Mark II Target pistol?
I BOUGHT A RUGER MARK 2 TARGET MODEL AT FIRST IT JAMMED ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF AMMO BUT CCI STINGERS SHOT WITHOUT ANY JAMS , NOW THAT I HAVE SHOT IT MORE IT SHOOTS MOST ANYTHING , KEEP IT CLEAN AND OILED AND ITS GOOD TO GO . I DO STAY AWAY FROM HOLLOW POINTS
My Ruger has absolutely NEVER jammed on anything (Mark II). But talk about a pain to clean. I just do not believe the design. I just don’t take it apart anymore, but clean it with q-tips from without. It is not worth it.
MARK II IS GREAT GUN EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT BREAKING IT DOWN IS A PAIN.
The Mark II thanks to it’s simplicity and nearly recoil free operation transfored my wife from a reluctant range tag-a-long into my shooting buddy. I however agree that as simple and easy this pistol is to fire it makes up for it by being complicated to disassemble for cleaning.
Here is a site that details disassembly:
http://www.totse.com/en/bad_ideas/guns_and_weapons/rugermk2.html
I recently purchased the Browning Buckmark Standard 5.5″ URX. It is one of the sweetest shooting pistols I have. I hasten to add, I have: S&W K-22, K-38sp Combat Masterpiece: and also a Glock Model 22. I like the stout barrel and most of all, love the sweet smooth trigger of the Buckmark. Jams? Not a one. I think the secret is taking take of how the magazine is inserted and also how clean it is kept. Sighting in was a breeze. I will admit, however, assembled and tested it must have been set it up for 200 yds…but no biggie. As to maintenance: it isn’t necessary to totally disassemble the weapon for regular maintenance cleaning. Just use the slide stop, chamber open, carefully swab and oil the barrel, and also carefully clean receiver face and also around the firing pin area…using a small soft nylon brush. If you do that, there is no need for total disassembly. I imagine you could shoot for several years without having to clean, grease etc etc the slide and internals of the weapon. Final comment: Browning Buckmark 22 series are outstanding sidearms.
I recently purchased a used Ruger Mark II Standard Target 4.5 inch BB in perfect condition. I have yet to fire it.
Other than a tighter chamber for accuracey as I understand it to have, what is the difference between the Target model and the “non-target” model? Can I fire high velocity ammo in the Target model? Why is the Target model cheaper than the “non-target” model? I’ve read posts of shooters’ fireing stingers out of thier target models.
I recently purchased a used Ruger Mark II Standard Target 4.5 inch BB in perfect condition. I have yet to fire it.
Other than a tighter chamber for accuracey as I understand it to have, what is the difference between the Target model and the “non-target” model? Can I fire high velocity ammo in the Target model? Why is the Target model cheaper than the “non-target” model? I’ve read posts of shooters’ fireing stingers out of thier target models.
I recently purchased a used Ruger Mark II Standard Target 4.5 inch BB in perfect condition. I have yet to fire it.
Other than a tighter chamber for accuracey as I understand it to have, what is the difference between the Target model and the “non-target” model? Can I fire high velocity ammo in the Target model? Why is the Target model cheaper than the “non-target” model? I’ve read posts of shooters’ fireing stingers out of thier target models.