Rare bird? Ruger MKII

[pdx1]

I picked up this Ruger MKII pistol
Has a 5.5" barrel
Stainless, slabside model
From what my research shows less than 900 were made, and maybe as few as 300...

Model KMK512GC


Should I mod the trigger and thread the barrel? Or just leave as is in its stock glory?
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[Knobgoblin]

I wouldn't bother threading bbl. Those uppers come around cheap in more common configurations all the time

 

[pdx1]

I wouldn't bother threading bbl. Those uppers come around cheap in more common configurations all the time

I was thinking the same.
Sleeve an old MKII if needed, but leave the slabside alone.... just wanted to get a concensus

 

[solv3nt]

Leave the barrel, add the VQ trigger kit.

 

[bloodnguts]

Sold my Mark III a few years back and bought a MKIV. Bought 2 more MKIVs. I'll only own MKIVs from here on out unless I find a nice MKI example.

 

[TTSX]

I have a tap and die from eBay I'll use on that for free. No guarantee of concentricity and you get what you pay for

 

[theduke]

Skip the threading..most GS guys won't touch those anyways.

Mk1 is on my list one day

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

Skip the threading..most GS guys won't touch those anyways.

Mk1 is on my list one day

 

[Joe13]

I have a MK3 ss Hunter I tricked out but I also have a Ruger standard (mk 1) that my grandfather bought to teach me how to shoot at age 4.

It's still in 90%+ condition but rarely shot because of its sentimental value. The thing is extremely accurate and bone stock.

 

[malakajim]

I'm curious as to where you found the Model # for this pistol. Nothing shows up on the Ruger site.

 

[pdx1]

From the side of the Case
Model 00188

 

[oa98pistol512]

Neat. I wonder if these were shipped with the target wood grips , scope mount and rings like the full sized 6 7/8 inch slab target model.

 

[pdx1]

I think it shipped with the black plastic grips with the logo, and with all those accessories.
Sadly none of those are still with the pistol, I did get the case and fired casing, along w 2 mags

 

[malakajim]

How did you get the KMK512GC description from the 00188 model #?

 

[pdx1]

How did you get the KMK512GC description from the 00188 model #?

That is the catalog #, the KMK512GC
And the 00188 is the model #
Those are the numbers from the factory sticker on the side

Here is a similar one

RARE Ruger MK II 5.5" Government Competition KMK512-GC .01 NO RESERVE - Semi Auto Pistols at GunBroker.com : 966602515

Buy RARE Ruger MK II 5.5" Government Competition KMK512-GC .01 NO RESERVE : GunBroker is the largest seller of Semi Auto Pistols Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 966602515

www.gunbroker.com

 

[oa98pistol512]

I think it shipped with the black plastic grips with the logo, and with all those accessories.
Sadly none of those are still with the pistol, I did get the case and fired casing, along w 2 mags

I have the full size MK II slab side with all the goodies but no matching box with the old school valquartsen paddle trigger in it. Doesn't get shot much anymore since I got the mk IV stainless threaded 5.5

 

[dinky450]

Threading the barrel for a comp? I have a brake that you remove the front sight and screw it into place with front sight hole.

Here is a nice pre mark 1. Still Dead nuts accurate.

 

[RVTECH]

Should I mod the trigger and thread the barrel?

Mod the trigger ? I think a good cleaning and polish of the original internals would be sufficient.

Thread the barrel? Heck no! Personally I do not understand the obsession with muzzle brakes or suppressors.

I have been looking for a Mk II and am envious!

 

[xtratoy]

Hard to beat a MKII! Here are some of mine
.. trigger - yes, thread barrel - no.

 

[drstrangelove]

I disagree... Velzey does an amazing invisible protector thread job on Ruger MK's... I don't see it hurting resale value one bit; if anything you can add $150 to the selling price.