
Posted: 1/7/2007 12:05:42 PM EST
Well for Christmas I got a new Ruger MK III 22/45 and I love it. Its a great little shooter and plenty accurate. The only problem other than mags staying empty is the grips are too thin for me. Anyone know of a source for some grips that can widen it up a little? It looks like the factory ones are molded in with the frame so I dont' think I can just replace the current ones. Thanks for the help.
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A family takes the dog to the vets office for an exam. Which do you think is better behaved, the kids or the dog?
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You can check on MarkII.org, or Rimfirecentral.com, but I'm pretty sure there aren't any upgrades available for grips on that model.
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Basically you are looking at having a machinist mill the grip frame flat, then putting in thread inserts to take std. 1911 grip panels.
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Class Three Shooters Blow Thier Loads with just One Pull of the Trigger.
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Looking for details of this modification for my MarkII 22/45. What size of grips do you use, Officer's or Govt?
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Thanks for the help guys. I'll look a little more at the Hogue grip modification. Rather not do anything permanent to it just yet.
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A family takes the dog to the vets office for an exam. Which do you think is better behaved, the kids or the dog?
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ooops, my mistake, I have the standard mark III, not the 22/45 variant. The 22/45 has less aftermarket options. Maybe an overmold sleeve is more up your alley.
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You have the plastic gun, he has the metal gun, they have nothing in common in this thread.
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Class Three Shooters Blow Thier Loads with just One Pull of the Trigger.
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Not sure as to what amount of increase you are interested in but I am pretty sure that there is a Hogue Handle slip over that fits that model. They are not that much money you might give it a try.
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Thanks for the idea lambchop. That would be a pretty cool route to go. I'll probly look first though at a slip on grip or whatever the proper name is. But that's definitely a good back up idea and makes it nice for grip changes in the future.
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A family takes the dog to the vets office for an exam. Which do you think is better behaved, the kids or the dog?
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That is cool. What did you use to grind the frame? How hard is it and whats involved in installing grip bushings? |
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I used an electric die grinder, but you could use a dremel if you wanted but it would take longer. Make sure you tape around the grip that way you dont scratch the rest of the grip frame if you slip, also you must completly disassemble the frame. The grip screws were actually easier then I thought...first find a drill bit that is close to the threaded part of the grip bushing then lay the grips on to you frame and mark the holes. After that drill the holes and screw the bushings into the frame. I have seen guides that tell you to use JB weld on the bushings, but mine fit so well I didnt need any.
Here is a helpful guide: http://www.wiztechs.com/knightsrealm/guns/22-45/grips/grips.htm |
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![]() Also, is that a full size grip or compact? |
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Fullsize, the grips on my gun and hk45shooter's gun are both off government model 1911s.
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Negative, the grips on my gun are Officers model size. I tried the Govt. grips from my 1911, they just didn't seem to fit right. I ordered a cheap set from CDNN, they fit almost like they are meant for this gun. |
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Nice looking guns guys. Wish I was that adventuresome with mine. But they look good and makes things a lot easier for you if you decide you want a new look.
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A family takes the dog to the vets office for an exam. Which do you think is better behaved, the kids or the dog?
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Wow those look good. I'm going to have to do that when I finally get a 22/45. That and the gunkote route. Man does that OD look good.
ETA: anyone know if gunkote can be done with out the cooking at 300 degree? I'm a little leary about putting a plastic frame in an oven. ![]() |
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