The CZickness XXI...Finally of legal age

[jagee]

There are some things that it is better to ask forgiveness for over permission. I’m not sure this would be one of those.

Now, if you Uber to a LGS and come home with a new CZ Parrot, you are definitely good to go.

My preferred LGS isn't local, but has their inventory online and I'm FB friends with the owner...

 

[patience0830]

There's a Mark III at my disposal that I'm about to forcibly adopt at this point - my dad bought it in 2011, has never been removed from the box.

III's are the problem child of the line. II's were my favorite.

If they make a 10" IV I'll be forced to succumb.

 

[patience0830]

The takedown isn’t as bad as people claim once you learn how. The best thing you can do for a MkII is a buy a hammer bushing and get rid of that nasty magazine disconnect. Or just drop a full VQ kit in it while your in there.

You mean a III, right? Don't think the II has the mag disconnect, does it?

 

[Areoflyer09]

You mean a III, right? Don't think the II has the mag disconnect, does it?

Yeah, III was the intention.

 

[Birds Away]

I’m just the current caretaker of Bill. If you ever decide to bring him home, just let me know and I’ll pack him up and send him your way.

You're very kind, sir.

 

[Birds Away]

Dang, I kilt it.

 

[Birds Away]

Oh well. It's time for me to hit the road anyway.

 

[jagee]

 

[jagee]

I'm still here. I have nowhere else to go.

 

[Birds Away]

I'm still here. I have nowhere else to go.

If you're not allowed to drive that means your decision making process is compromised. A good excuse to get a new gun and then just say you couldn't help yourself.

 

[Areoflyer09]

I’m around between moments of working.

 

[Birds Away]

I'm off to work. See you all on the other side.

 

[jagee]

If you're not allowed to drive that means your decision making process is compromised. A good excuse to get a new gun and then just say you couldn't help yourself.

I don't even shoot the guns I have now.

I am considering e-filing for an SBR or 2 though...

 

[SarahG]

I'm off to work. See you all on the other side.

Have a good day, BA!

 

[88E30M50]

I’m around between moments of working.

I’m working from home today and stopping by when grabbing another cup of tea. Yes, tea.

 

[SarahG]

I’m working from home today and stopping by when grabbing another cup of tea. Yes, tea.

I'm on team tea over coffee, so I'm with you there! What kind of tea?

 

[88E30M50]

I started with two cups of Oolong. That was after 4 cups of coffee, so now I’m doing a couple of cups of Lemon/Ginger to try to slow the shakes down a bit.

 

[gmcttr]

The takedown isn’t as bad as people claim once you learn how...

I may look at it later today and consult some YouTube videos - I'm sure it can't be that bad.

It’s not, as long as you follow the steps correctly.

Well yes and no.

The sequence of having the hammer and hammer strut in the correct positions at the right times is easily learned.

However, the ease/difficulty of separating the barrel and frame and reuniting them depends on the pistol.

I have a MkI (bought new) that after years of use I can remove the barrel and reinstall it by hand utilizing placing the barrel/receiver on a firm surface and thumping the frame with my hand. It originally required a plastic hammer to get the job done.

The MkIII I have requires heavy use of a plastic hammer to remove/install the barrel and this is after metal removal from the receiver to make it even close to reasonably possible. There is also a slight amount of rotational movement between the receiver and frame which makes it even more difficult to get it all lined up to install the bolt stop pin. I should work on the receiver to frame fit one more time.

A third example is a friends MkII slabside that is just right. The barrel/receiver and frame can be separated with firm hand pressure and lines up correctly every time you put it back together. If Ruger made all MK's like this one, there would have been zero need for the MkIV.

Still, Sarah should grab the available MKIII ASAP and never look back!

 

[T-DOGG]

I've had a couple of Ruger MKII's, MKIII's, 22/45, the Lite model and a Hunter. I'd be happy with just a plain jane MKIV 22/45 nowadays.

 

[mcapo]

I started with two cups of Oolong. That was after 4 cups of coffee, so now I’m doing a couple of cups of Lemon/Ginger to try to slow the shakes down a bit.

Good grief - I thought I was a caffeine addict..