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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Ruger 22/45 Mark III - What optics rail? Scope or red dot? Other upgrade suggestions needed

Posted: 1/21/2016 3:44:32 AM EDT

I have a Ruger 22/45 Mark III that has been sitting in the safe NIB for a very long time.

Its intended purpose is that of a suppressor host for accurate target shooting ranging from 10 to 75 yards.

A few questions:

1) This model does not have a factory optics mount/picatinny rail. Who makes a good one?

2) Is it worthwhile putting a pistol scope on this pistol?

2a) If yes, suggestions?

2b) If no, a red dot?

When I got the 22/45 I ordered a Tandemkross Magazine Disconnect Bushing and a few (4) Tandemkross Plus 1 magazine bumpers and put them in the box with the pistol along with some new magazines. I recall that Brownells was out of stock on some other parts for the 22/45 at the time but that shopping list is long since gone.

3) What other upgrades are recommended?

Obligatory pictures of the 22/45 (serial number is photoshopped):

Posted: 1/21/2016 6:30:30 AM EDT

[#1]

I have a TRS-25 red dot on mine. Its ok, should have slapped an open style like rmr on it (Primary Arms has them)

Mine has factory rail

Posted: 1/21/2016 10:48:38 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks GG. Do you know if there are any other rails available?

Perhaps I should have posted this in the Ruger 22/45 subforum.

Posted: 1/22/2016 7:22:11 AM EDT

[#3]

I have a Burris FF3 on mine with the burris dovetail mount and it is ok. I am thinking about taking it off and re-installing the rear sight because a red dot on a pistol isn't all that impressive really.

Actually to be completely honest I am very much not impressed with the 22/45. Way more malfunctions than the M&P22c it replaced and it isn't any more accurate.

Posted: 1/22/2016 11:13:32 AM EDT

[#4]

I don't believe that it's going to be a viable 75 yard pistol regardless of the optic.

Posted: 1/22/2016 6:23:02 PM EDT

[#5]

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I have a Burris FF3 on mine with the burris dovetail mount and it is ok. I am thinking about taking it off and re-installing the rear sight because a red dot on a pistol isn't all that impressive really.

Actually to be completely honest I am very much not impressed with the 22/45. Way more malfunctions than the M&P22c it replaced and it isn't any more accurate.

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Any thoughts about putting a rail on it and something with magnification? I'm not to hot on putting a red dot on a pistol either.

As for the reliability: have you replaced the extractor?

Posted: 1/22/2016 6:23:44 PM EDT

[#6]

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I don't believe that it's going to be a viable 75 yard pistol regardless of the optic.

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Fair enough. 50 yards tops. Still need a rail, and a suggestion.

Posted: 1/22/2016 6:24:30 PM EDT

[#7]

Looks like there are several options for scope rails. Anyone have any experience with this?

Volquartsen: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/928256163/volquartsen-1-piece-picatinny-style-base-ruger-mark-i-mark-ii-mark-iii-22-45

Or the factory rail from Ruger: http://shopruger.com/Mark-III-22_45-Picatinny-Rail/productinfo/18500/

Posted: 1/22/2016 8:30:21 PM EDT

[#8]

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I have a TRS-25 red dot on mine. Its ok, should have slapped an open style like rmr on it (Primary Arms has them)

Mine has factory rail

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Same here, just added a Tandemkross hammer bushing for drop free mags. Next will be the slingshot mod.

Posted: 1/23/2016 12:59:38 AM EDT

[#9]

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Looks like there are several options for scope rails. Anyone have any experience with this?

Volquartsen: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/928256163/volquartsen-1-piece-picatinny-style-base-ruger-mark-i-mark-ii-mark-iii-22-45

http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/Primary/897/897222.jpg

Or the factory rail from Ruger: http://shopruger.com/Mark-III-22_45-Picatinny-Rail/productinfo/18500/

https://shopruger.s3.amazonaws.com/products/18500.jpg

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I had a burris FF3 mounted on the volquartsen rail (top one in your pic). I found it was way to high, and shit would get stuck or caught in the "Cantilever" part of the rail.. I cant remember off the top of my head which rail I ended up with, but I do recall having that "AHH much better" thought in my head after I installed it..

ETA. Just checked it was a This mount...
Oh, and 75 yards is rather easy if you put a little money in it..

Posted: 1/23/2016 2:59:32 AM EDT

[#10]

I put the TK mag bushing, sear, adj trigger, and LCI filler on mine. Probably going to skip the optics and go with the fiber optic sight. The trigger is abso -fucking-lutly amazing by the way and the LCI filler just looks good.

Posted: 1/23/2016 3:13:28 AM EDT

[#11]

Dovetail mount is the way to go. All VQ inside with Hoag 1911 wraparound grips.
I love this pistol, it runs like a top and is super accurate with the Pac-Lite barrel. I made this one before Ruger made there own light weight barrels.

Posted: 1/24/2016 9:55:13 PM EDT

[#12]

The optic choice depends upon your intended use. I have a Mk II slabside and MkIII Hunter both with Burris adjustable objective scopes for precision shooting from a rest. I have a 22/45 with a Ultradot Matchdot for offhand shooting and hunting where the lack of magnification and quick to locate red dot are a bonus.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Ruger 22/45 Mark III - What optics rail? Scope or red dot? Other upgrade suggestions needed

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