This is a discussion on Speed Strip Kit within the Ruger Rimfires forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Don't know if this has been asked before, I have gotten a Mark III 22/45 and have read all the horror stories about disassembling it. ...
Don't know if this has been asked before, I have gotten a Mark III 22/45 and have read all the horror stories about disassembling it. My question is has anyone installed a "Speed Strip Kit"? If you have, do you like it and does it do everything the web site says?
I honestly don't think you need it. I'm not a firearms savant, but I've managed to disassemble and reassemble my Mark III several times - and while the first couple times can be intense (but manageable so long as you follow the instructions), it gets much easier.
Airdale ... IMHO, many folks make field stripping the MK Series pistols sound a lot more difficult then it really is. My recommendation would be to see it you can master the process before you purchase the speed strip kit. If you carefully follow the steps (with pictures) at the following site, you shouldn't have any issues: Mark III Fieldstripping Procedures . Good luck
Personally, if you can read and follow instructions you shouldn't have need for any after market kits.
All the hype about the difficulty is exactly that.
Personally, if you can read and follow instructions you shouldn't have need for any after market kits.
All the hype about the difficulty is exactly that.
C'mon, James! Next you're gonna be telling me that snipe hunt I was invited to Saturday evening is just a prank at my expense.
Or that all those claims that our Federal gov't will have to stop spending (without passing more legislation!) is just social engineering.
Personally, if you can read and follow instructions you shouldn't have need for any after market kits.
All the hype about the difficulty is exactly that.
Personally, if you can read and follow instructions you shouldn't have need for any after market kits. All the hype about the difficulty is exactly that.
I wouldn't dismiss it as mere hype. If MKs were not a royal PITA in this regard the issue wouldn't keep coming up with such frequency.
If one has never stripped & reassembled an MK before and they're given a brand new (read: really tight) one they are quite likely to encounter some difficulty. It's not as easy gun in this regard. If I had to pick the biggest negative of an MK it would be this.
That said, I also don't think an after market kit is needed. At first it drove me nuts too, but I can do it pretty well now. Mastering "Ruger's Cube" produces a great feeling of personal satisfaction, having won in your match against a firearm that has been frustrating shooters since 1949.
While following instructions is a great start, I personally think the instuctions fall short & can still leave a new MK owner highly frustrated. The ideal would be to have a friend who owns one personally walk your through all the steps.
Once you learn how to do it, it's still not the fastest & easiest gun, but it's not that hard. On other gun forums I see debate of MK III vs Buckmark & this is one of the major deciding factors. At this point I feel quite comfortable with the MK III & would be uncomfortable with trying to learn how to handle a Buckmark.
BTW, the MK III was the first pistol I ever stripped. Sort of like learning how to drive using a semi truck.
Last edited by KJS; December 22nd, 2011 at 01:02 PM.
I wouldn't dismiss it as mere hype. If MKs were not a royal PITA in this regard the issue wouldn't keep coming up with such frequency.
If one has never stripped & reassembled an MK before and they're given a brand new (read: really tight) one they are quite likely to encounter some difficulty. It's not as easy gun in this regard. If I had to pick the biggest negative of an MK it would be this.
That said, I also don't think an after market kit is needed. At first it drove me nuts too, but I can do it pretty well now. Mastering "Ruger's Cube" produces a great feeling of personal satisfaction, having won in your match against a firearm that has been frustrating shooters since 1949.
While following instructions is a great start, I personally think the instuctions fall short & can still leave a new MK owner highly frustrated. The ideal would be to have a friend who owns one personally walk your through all the steps.
Once you learn how to do it, it's still not the fastest & easiest gun, but it's not that hard. On other gun forums I see debate of MK III vs Buckmark & this is one of the major deciding factors. At this point I feel quite comfortable with the MK III & would be uncomfortable with trying to learn how to handle a Buckmark.
BTW, the MK III was the first pistol I ever stripped. Sort of like learning how to drive using a semi truck.
I look on it as a "Right of Passage".
Last edited by James6591; December 23rd, 2011 at 04:31 AM.
I have one ... did not line up right .....would not recommend it.....the power custom hammer that comes with it from majestic arms is great though it comes with a bushing that allows you to remove the magazine disconnect and lowers the trigger pull substantially
I have them in both my MkIII and 22/45. I know how to field strip the regular way but I like having the option. And as HPaulman points out, the other parts are nice.
I honestly don't think you need it. I'm not a firearms savant, but I've managed to disassemble and reassemble my Mark III several times - and while the first couple times can be intense (but manageable so long as you follow the instructions), it gets much easier.
Just my opinion...
I agree with GDServer
Just take your time and if you get stuck folks on here are a wealth of knowledge. It is nothing more than an adult puzzle with parts that have to be removed and replaced in a certain order.
After a few times you will be a pro and actually enjoy doing it
Thanks for the feed back guys, only have a couple hundred rounds through it, After I get a couple hundred more through it I will give it a try. Do like to shoot it and no problems so far.
I can field strip the MKIII, that being said I did install the speed strip kit, primarily because I clean the bore after every session (old habit from the military), with the kit it is a non event. I think continually field stripping is loosening the gun needlessly.
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