I've owned a Ruger MkII 22/45 - stainless, bull barrel. I didn't shoot it much at all. My wife, however, loved it. I didn't... however... KNOW THAT at the time that I SOLD IT!

Years after it was gone, I was going to the range, and asked if she wanted to go. She asked where "her pistol" was. Huh? She's never owned a pistol. When she described it, I realized she was talking about the MkII. When I told her that I sold it, she changed her mind about going to the range with me, and stayed home - pissed.

That was several years ago. She's over it. But I'm thinking of a new automatic .22. I immediately thought of buying another one just like my old one, but noticed Ruger now has the MkIII out. I also made the mistake of picking up the really sweet feeling Sig Sauer Mosquito at the store a while back. I've wanted one ever since.

So... if it were your money - what would you buy? Another (used probably) Ruger MkII 22/45, a new Ruger MkIII, or the Sig Mosquito?

And if you don't mind... Why did you choose the one you reply about?

All the best,
Glenn

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I've shot the Sig and spent a lot of years behind one model or another of the Ruger. Buy the Ruger.

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I've never seen the Sig. I have a Ruger Mk II ( that my wife considers her pistol, so I did not sell it ) and a Mk II 22/45. I prefer the 22/45 - grip angle is more comfortable for me to hold - a more natural angle of the wrist. However, the depth front-to-back of the handle is greater, so may be harder for smaller hands.

I say you take her shopping ( she'd take you ) for hardware that fits her best!

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Never shot or even held a Sig, so I should probably just shut up, but I can't imagine going wrong with a Ruger. My MKII will go to one of my grandkids when I assume room temperature. That's the ONLY way it's leaving my possession.

Ruger, without a doubt.

Ditto that! You've already made one mistake, why go for another?

I own them both and the Ruger is by far a better built gun. They are about the same price, my MKIII 22/45 Target was $365, and my threaded barrel Sig Mosquito was $349. You can get a MKIII cheaper though, mine is one of the top end models with a bull fluted stainless barrel.

As far as aftermarket goodies, the Ruger also wins hands down. Its definetly the gun to get.

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My choice was and is the .22/45, I simply consider the Ruger the most bang for the buck in a .22 autoloader. Feed it what it likes and it is very reliable. Mine likes the Federal bulk milk carton ammo for most shooting.
Ely Brown label if you want top accuracy, but rarely since i like to plink!

I own a Sgi Mosquito, and I wonder who Sig farmed out to to make them. They sure don't have what I consider to be the normal high quality found in SigArms. I originally had one of the early guns when they were first introduced, which was plagued with problems. Sig wasn't able to fix it, so they sent me a replacement. Ok, good for them. The replacement is better, but is very sensitive and has to be cleaned often in order to operate correctly. How often? After about 200 rds. or so. It's accurate but only likes CCI Mini-mags. It's an ok plinker, but that's about it.

Go with the Ruger.

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I posted this on several sites, and it looks like Ruger is running away with this - hands down.

Now comes the other question I should have asked earlier - Which one?

I've found a few on Gunbroker.

Slab Side 4.5" Blued barrel.

Bull Barrel 4" Blued barrel.
Bull Barrel 5.5" Blued barrel.
Bull Barrel 5.5" Stainless barrel.

Hunter 4.5" Stainless fluted barrel
Hunter 6 7/8" Stainless fluted barrel

Hunter 5.5" Blued fluted barrel (not on Rugers Website)

I'm leaning towards that 5.5" Blued fluted... but I don't see it offered anywhere else - including Ruger's site, so I'm skeptical about ordering it.

Thanks for the replies everyone!
All the best,
Glenn

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It's really going to come down to what you will use it for and what you want. My 5.5 is the straight barrel and it balances well for most shooting.
However I have shot Sillohette with it and the barrel is a might short when shooting from a creedmore position. In that case I wish I had gotten the 6 7/8". As far as fluted vs straight I think it's more a visual thing, I don't see that it serves any great purpose? And is just a matter of what look you like.

Thanks Jim. I'm planning on using it for a range gun for cheap practice, as well as an occasional trip to the woods.

I owned a bull barrelled version of the MKII. I thought it was a slight bit front heavy. I think the fluting will help cut down on the weight. You get the original diameter of a bull barrel, and then shave off weight. It looks good too, doesn't it?

I was thinking the 6 7/8" stainless fluted version if I can't get the 5.5" blued. I am of the thinking "longer barrel is better for accuracy", but I'm also wondering about the availability of a holster if I decide to carry that long barreled weapon into the woods.

All the best,
Glenn

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I have a MKIII 22/45 Bull Stainless Fluted 6 7/8 and a MKII 4 3/4 50th Anniversary tapered barrel. I don't shoot the MKII anymore, but I would definetly opt for the longest comfortable barrel. I also shoot a Ruger Charger, so the heavy MKIII doesn't bother me at all.

I compete with a 1911, and practice weak hand with the 22/45. This has made me a much better weak hand shot, and I don't have to deal with the recoil and I can practice a lot more.

- I finally got out to shoot my Sig Mosquito today, and I really like it, but I can see how finicky it would be. My cycled perfectly with the Federal Gold Match and the Federal Bulk pack loads. Its new, so we'll see how it does in a few hundred rounds, I'm still waiting for the adapter for my suppressor so I didn't shoot it much, its very loud with the short barrel.

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I've got both...the Ruger is cheaper, at least for a MKII and higher quality. The Sigs initial trigger pull is atrocious. I just sent mine back to SIG, (the sent me a label so the shipping was free) and it comes back...well it will not extract a round, by hand, every time. What I have to do is lock the slide back, and then shake the gun or flick the bullet w/my finger. I consider that unacceptable. It will pull the round back until just about where the bullet's head (the bullet) leaves the chamber and it leaves in the chamber. I can tell that they worked on the extractor, but it ain't fixed. I haven't decided on if I am going to send it back again, or not.

The Sig functions flawlessly w/CCI ammo (I think $300 a box) and some cheaper ammo. The Ruger functions w/a cheap ammo. The both are VERY VERY accurate.

The Ruger is built better. The only reason that I'm keaping the SIG is that it is 90% the size of a 229, and that is the only reason. There are also better built S&Ws and etc.

Get the Ruger.

$300 a box!!! ??? What kind of .22 ammo are you shooting? I didn't know that CCI made solid platinum 40 grainers!

Thanks for the responses everyone. I picked up a MKIII 22/45 target model yesterday. I want the one with fiber optic sights instead, as this one didn't have them. I think the one I want is the Hunter. Probably going to get the stainless fluted barrel in the longest I can buy (6 7/8").

All the best,
Glenn

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