I DROS'ed a MK-III Target, now for the upgrades

[JackRydden224]

I DROS'ed a MK-III Target at Turner yesterday from their sale. Good riddance, I will finally have a full size steel pistol that that's reliable. I plan on spending no more than $200 for accessories and upgrades.

I'm thinking:

10 round mags x 2 = $40
Hogue grips = $15
Front Fiber Optics = $20-$30

I believe I can remove the magazine disconnect on my own. What else should I get for the gun?

[evolution1974]

Congrats. If you plan to remove the mag disco then you will need a Clark MKII bushing or a Sam Lam bushing (see Rimfirecentral.com). These bushings will fill the gap in your stock MKIII hammer once the mag disco is removed. In addition to the bushing, you could add a VQ sear and trigger to your list of accessories. The trigger is good for adjusting pre-travel and over-travel.

Do yourself a favor and shoot the gun first before making any modifications. You want to make sure the gun functions properly prior to modifying it. This way if the gun does not function properly after the modifications are installed you know it was the result of the mods and not the gun itself. Good luck and have fun.

Edit: I forgot to add the Ultimate Clip Loader to your list. It makes loading the mags faster and easier.

[Wicked K5]

+1 on the UCL and doing the mag disconnect. Next on my list is the Volq sear, then maybe the trigger. Also, stock up on ammo! The UCL makes going through ammo a breeze

[JackRydden224]

Thanks guys.

I get it out of jail next Friday in time for a weekend shoot.

I looked up the VQ accessories and surprisingly they are not that expensive

EDIT:

Midway has the Volquartsen Accurizing Kit for $105
UCL for $20
Grips for $15
Fiber Optics for $20
Mags x 2 for $40

That sums up to be right at $200. Do you guys have positive experience with the Accurizing Kit?

[jkonquer]

Mine is in jail as well as of yesterday. Got the last stainless steel target mk3 at turners. Had to pull the trigger since nobody in socal had stainless in stock
I would definitely want to change or paint the front sight and paint the blade on the rear sight white.
Did anyone did this?

[JackRydden224]

Mine is in jail as well as of yesterday. Got the last stainless steel target mk3 at turners. Had to pull the trigger since nobody in socal had stainless in stock
I would definitely want to change or paint the front sight and paint the blade on the rear sight white.
Did anyone did this?

You got it at the Orange store didn't you? I saw that but just cannot fork out the extra $110 + extra tax when I know I can use it for upgrades.

[jkonquer]

It was at corona. Ive been looking everywhere for it and they had it. I was debating too for a blued one for the price. But i really wanted te SS so i wont regret later

[Tank 57]

A member named Bruce Patsa(last name might be misspelled) at rimfirecentral sells filler plates to replace the loaded chamber indicator.Actually looks better than the stock plastic LCI.

Makes gun easier to clean and eliminates an annoyance.

[JackRydden224]

It was at corona. Ive been looking everywhere for it and they had it. I was debating too for a blued one for the price. But i really wanted te SS so i wont regret later

The same thing went through my mind but the I know I'm also saving up money for s stainless Dan Wesson so I'm okay with a blued MK III

All the stuff I ordered ended up to be about $215 shipped. I just contacted Sam Lam to buy his bushing when I take the magazine disconnect out. This gun is going to be awesome. I can't wait to get all the parts in there.

[onegtalon]

I would definitely want to change or paint the front sight and paint the blade on the rear sight white.
Did anyone did this?

Yup! Got a hi viz front sight and painted the rear sight 'groove' white. Much better against a black center bulls eye target.




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[Press Check]

Nice.

Just grabbed a MKIII Competition myself.

[jkonquer]

Yup! Got a hi viz front sight and painted the rear sight 'groove' white. Much better against a black center bulls eye target.




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Which paint did you end up using to paint the rear. And is it on there pretty good?

[JackRydden224]

Yup! Got a hi viz front sight and painted the rear sight 'groove' white. Much better against a black center bulls eye target.




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I ordered the hi viz front sight as well. You got some pictures of your painted rear sight?

[james758]

You mentioned the Hogue grips... I had the finger groved rubber grips on mine and it was kinda nice, but then I saw the G-10 grips and gave those a try. Very grippy if you get the chain link or the piranha pattern. Yet does not add to much girth to the grip. They run $60 but worth every penny.

Good choice getting the MKIII. You'll find out that it is a top shelf pain in the arse to take apart, but its a 22. You won't need to take it apart that much. Just spray the crap out of it with CLP and clean the accessible action parts with q-tips and bore snake the barrel.
Congrats on your purchase.

OH!!! +1 on the mag loader. it takes a little practice getting the angle right, but once you get the hang of it, you can literally load the mags faster than you can shoot them.

[JackRydden224]

You mentioned the Hogue grips... I had the finger groved rubber grips on mine and it was kinda nice, but then I saw the G-10 grips and gave those a try. Very grippy if you get the chain link or the piranha pattern. Yet does not add to much girth to the grip. They run $60 but worth every penny.

Good choice getting the MKIII. You'll find out that it is a top shelf pain in the arse to take apart, but its a 22. You won't need to take it apart that much. Just spray the crap out of it with CLP and clean the accessible action parts with q-tips and bore snake the barrel.
Congrats on your purchase.

OH!!! +1 on the mag loader. it takes a little practice getting the angle right, but once you get the hang of it, you can literally load the mags faster than you can shoot them.

The hogue grips are only $15 bucks so they are kinda hard to pass up. I have small hands and the last time I had hogue grips they really helped me handle the gun better. I will look into some higher end grips once I get that Dan Wesson.

The MK III is the gun that my friends suggested when I just got into shooting but at the time I couldn't stand the look of it no matter how reliable it is. I'm glad I learned to appreciate the looks and the reliability.

I appreciate the tips on cleaning. I'm sure it'll come in handy.

The last time I shot a MK III hunter I was able shoot out a 1 inch dot in 7 yds. With the MK III target I'll be looking forward to improve that out to 10 yards.

I can't wait !