Ruger 22 Target Pistols - Is KMK-678G worth $400?
David J. Churnega
In responses to my queryies about gaining target accuracy many
have told me to get a 22 pistol and reccommended the Ruger brand.
I understand that their lesser priced models are difficult to
field strip and clean. I am also somewhat enchanted with the claim
by Ruger that this gun is used in Government training.
Does this model suffer from the problems of the other models?
Is it worth double what they charge for the other models?
Dan Brown
hz...@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (David J. Churnega) wrote:
# I understand that their lesser priced models are difficult to
# field strip and clean. I am also somewhat enchanted with the claim
All Ruger .22 pistols are equally difficult/easy to field
strip. I think the 22/45 models may have slight variations in the
sequence, but they're pretty close. Personally, I haven't found my
Ruger to be very difficult to strip, but the job did require a hammer
(plastic or brass face to avoid marring the finish).
I have the KMK-678 (not the -G model), and I'm very happy with
it, but I wouldn't have paid $400 for it. I found it posted here in
NIB condition for $250. If I hadn't found that, I would have bought
one of the less-expensive models.
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George Croft
The stainless Mark II Government Target that you describe, is an excellent
target pistol. Once you know how, it is NOT difficult to fully strip or
field strip any Ruger Mark II.
This pistol may LIST for "double" over a standard 4" or 6"... but you can
buy them very reasonably if you SHOP AROUND thoroughly. Look for them at a
gunshow... new or slightly used. You should pay only a little over $300. I
have the same pistol in blue and paid only $245 for ANIB.
Add a Volquartsen drop-in trigger/hammer job and you're smokin'
George
In article <5nfnhu$q...@xring.cs.umd.edu>, hz...@cleveland.Freenet.Edu
says...
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#In responses to my queryies about gaining target accuracy many
#have told me to get a 22 pistol and reccommended the Ruger brand.
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#I understand that their lesser priced models are difficult to
#field strip and clean. I am also somewhat enchanted with the claim
#by Ruger that this gun is used in Government training.
#
#Does this model suffer from the problems of the other models?
#Is it worth double what they charge for the other models?
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has entertained more felons than that at Whitehouse
fundraisers, for Pete's sake."
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D. Deming
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# In responses to my queryies about gaining target accuracy many
# have told me to get a 22 pistol and reccommended the Ruger brand.
#
# I understand that their lesser priced models are difficult to
# field strip and clean. I am also somewhat enchanted with the claim
# by Ruger that this gun is used in Government training.
#
# Does this model suffer from the problems of the other models?
# Is it worth double what they charge for the other models?
#
I paid $219. for my Ruger Govt. model (blue) at a local
gun shop, new-in-a-box.
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Sc0
I have a better Idea.....go and find a S&W model 41.
after I bought my Ruger 22/45 I saw a guy with a S&W m41with the 5.5" heavy
barrel. he was selling it for $400 and that included the (6 7/8"?)
compensated barrel and 4 clips....I should of waited. the Ruger was $230.
--
"We are Microsoft, Resistance is Futile."
Sc0
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Monty Hall
On a personal note. I have found a warm place in my heart for ruger
22lr rifles and pistols. I especially love the KMK-678GC.
Stainless, heavy barrel, wood grips with a thumb rest, nice sights or
put on a scope with the supplied scope rings and scope mount. As for
price, you can find this model for under $400. It's by far the best
buy. As for accuracy, you can knock the left nut of a knat at a faily
good distance. If greater accuracy is desired, check out the
volquartsen <sp> parts add-ons. Great stuff at reasonable prices.
<monty>
On 8 Jun 1997 21:50:54 -0400, hz...@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (David J.
Churnega) wrote:
#
#In responses to my queryies about gaining target accuracy many
#have told me to get a 22 pistol and reccommended the Ruger brand.
#
#I understand that their lesser priced models are difficult to
#field strip and clean. I am also somewhat enchanted with the claim
#by Ruger that this gun is used in Government training.
#
#Does this model suffer from the problems of the other models?
#Is it worth double what they charge for the other models?
#
#
Joseph Carra
On 11 Jun 1997 10:53:12 -0400, twind...@hotmail.com (Monty Hall)
wrote:
#On a personal note. I have found a warm place in my heart for ruger
#22lr rifles and pistols. I especially love the KMK-678GC.
#Stainless, heavy barrel, wood grips with a thumb rest, nice sights or
#put on a scope with the supplied scope rings and scope mount. As for
#price, you can find this model for under $400. It's by far the best
#buy.
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I'm sitting here admiring an even better buy - just brought home my
new MK-678GC. Same gun as the KMK-678GC but in blue. It must be a
recent introduction because it's not listed in the 97 Ruger catalog.
Price was $280 retail! If this pistol shoots anywhere near as well as
I expect it to, I've just gotten the most gun-for-money I've ever
obtained on a new gun purchase.
Now if I can just get it back together after its maiden cleaning. . .
Best,
Joe
P.S. I also saw a 'GC' (slab-sided 6 7/8" bbl.) version of the 22/45
at another dealer. Didn't care for the slender grips, so didn't note
price. Looks like Ruger has introduced some new models.
Bill Gates
#On a personal note. I have found a warm place in my heart for ruger
#22lr rifles and pistols. I especially love the KMK-678GC.
#Stainless, heavy barrel, wood grips with a thumb rest, nice sights or
#put on a scope with the supplied scope rings and scope mount. As for
#price, you can find this model for under $400. It's by far the best
#buy. As for accuracy, you can knock the left nut of a knat at a faily
#good distance. If greater accuracy is desired, check out the
#volquartsen <sp> parts add-ons. Great stuff at reasonable prices.
#
#<monty>
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#On 8 Jun 1997 21:50:54 -0400, hz...@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (David J.
#Churnega) wrote:
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##In responses to my queryies about gaining target accuracy many
##have told me to get a 22 pistol and reccommended the Ruger brand.
##
##I understand that their lesser priced models are difficult to
##field strip and clean. I am also somewhat enchanted with the claim
##by Ruger that this gun is used in Government training.
##
##Does this model suffer from the problems of the other models?
##Is it worth double what they charge for the other models?
##
##
#
#
I saw the KMK678GC at a gun show last month for 329. I got the mk512
bull barrel for 229. I think 329 is a fluke price, though. You
should look to pay about 375.
ro...@newshub.netnews.att.com
In article <5np02m$f...@xring.cs.umd.edu>, fox...@clari.net says...
#I saw the KMK678GC at a gun show last month for 329. I got the mk512
#bull barrel for 229. I think 329 is a fluke price, though. You
#should look to pay about 375.
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The $329 price is not a fluke. My 678GC was advertised for $329. I
wouldn't pay more.
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