[crazyace85]

What are the differences in the MK III and the 22/45?

Which is better?

 

[bubbat]

Don't know about internal difference,and don't think there are any. The main difference is the frame's grip angle. The 22/45 is made to be just like a 1911 pistol and they do have a model that 1911 grip panels fit. I think the grip on the MkIII is just like the MkI and II.
Which is better, depends on which one you like best.

 

[NRA_guy]

I think, also, there are more variations (different configurations) of MKIII. At least that's my impression.

 

[Docs150]

http://xavierthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/12/ruger-mkii.html
+1 Bubbat
The MkIII came in 2004...but the 22/45 configuration came about in
1993 so is not new for the MkIII series. It was the first move for the magazine release...etc.

 

[SubGunFan]

Both Bubba-T and NRA_guy hit the nail on the head............

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[Docs150]

NRA_guy brought up the configurations. With the MkIII you have more to consider. I wish my 28 year old MkII had the Hi-Viz front sight but I haven't changed it yet. I'm still considering a new MkIII though to continue series. Need my MkII Standard back.

 

[eight_heads]

also the 22/45 is a polymer frame, not metal like the mkIII... but a bull barreled target 22/45 is ~$100 cheaper than the same model in the mkIII. There was a mkII 22/45 first, but the current is based on the mkIII's. pretty much all internals are the same except for the bolt release and the magazines

 

[Doug Bowser]

The 22/45 has a plastic frame and I would not have one in my house.

Doug

 

[Xd357]

I thought the new 22/45 had a steel frame?

 

[Docs150]

http://www.ruger.com/products/2245ThreadedBarrel/models.html
All of 22/45 series polymer frame