used Ruger mrk iii $275 should i get it?

[cky450mm]

the title says it all. i have the opportunity to buy the gun from a neighbor. its a standard model. it comes in the box (still in original plastic even though its been used) with 2 mags and test round. im kinda new to guns and this will be my first used gun i have ever bought, so im not quite sure what to look for. please let me know what you guys think. is it a good price? should i try to talk him down to $250-25. i have to act within the next 3 days so any advice would be great.

[sumdood]

I would buy it for that pretty quickly.

[Intimid8tor]

Buy it

[bubbala]

no,,, you should give me his number so i can buy it.

[cky450mm]

what are the main things to look for in buying a used gun like this? should i be all over it at 275 or try to talk him down a bit?

[Chaos47]

For a metal frame MK3 "standard" that is a good deal. I have seen beat ones with asking prices way higher then that.
For a 22/45 it would just be an ok price.


Just out of curiosity what barrel length is it?
Yes you should be all over it.
These things a built like a tank I would not be worried about it because its used.
Look at the condition overall, the blueing, ask if its been modified, any aftermarket parts etc

[cky450mm]

For a metal frame MK3 "standard" that is a good deal. I have seen beat ones with asking prices way higher then that.
For a 22/45 it would just be an ok price.


Just out of curiosity what barrel length is it?
Yes you should be all over it.
These things a built like a tank I would not be worried about it because its used.
Look at the condition overall, the blueing, ask if its been modified, any aftermarket parts etc

so is the standard metal and the lite isn't? im 90% sure it was all metal. truth is im not quite sure what size the barrel is. i didnt get a good look at it he just pulled it out and said 275. i live next door to him so ill ask him if i can look at it better tomorrow. what should i look for in the bluing? sorry i dont really know much about guns. i just got into them this year but am trying to build up a nice collection. the gun did have a few scratches on the barrel and the finished seemed to be wearing a tat next the them.

[cky450mm]

for a fairly accurate, quick, and easy comparison..

login [required for closed auction access] to gunbroker and search the model you're looking at in the completed auctions tab in advanced search.. you can compare listed vs closed vs sold prices.. paying attention to condition, finish, barrel length and profile, sights, etc..

gunbroker isn't the be-all and end-all of gun trading but it is one of the highest trafficked online auction site with the most comprehensive user tools for finding and tracking auctions..

good place to start for a novice research project of a common model gun..


now for my $.02, I would buy it without delay if it's rust and abuse free.. sounds like a good deal that should be fair and convenient for you and your neighbor if that's a gun you're in the market for.

thanks for the advice i was on gun broker but not looking at past auctions.

it seems to be in good shape with no rust that i can see (ill have to take a better look) even though hes known me since i was born and went to school with my parents i dont want to be taken advantage of. he buys/sells/trades a lot of stuff

[santamonica9]

its a good price. id buy it. dont forget to bring the original stupid ca approved oem lock for the PPT at your local FFL

[EdCo]

Buy it!

[Chaos47]

so is the standard metal and the lite isn't? im 90% sure it was all metal. truth is im not quite sure what size the barrel is. i didnt get a good look at it he just pulled it out and said 275. i live next door to him so ill ask him if i can look at it better tomorrow. what should i look for in the bluing? sorry i dont really know much about guns. i just got into them this year but am trying to build up a nice collection. the gun did have a few scratches on the barrel and the finished seemed to be wearing a tat next the them.

I meant metal receiver vs polymer
The normal MK's are metal but the MK 22/45s are polymer. They also have different grip angles... Luger/Glock style vs 1911

I really doubt its a "Lite" as they are relatively new, not on the CA roster, highly sought after, cost considerably more.

It's hard to mistake a Standard and a Target
Generally Standards have tapered barrels where Target have bull barrels. (Target 678's have heavy tapers, not the Government Target 678 though)

http://www.ruger.com/products/markIIIStandard/models.html

When looking at blueing look for worn spots, rust and scratches. At 275 some ware is to be expected.

Also make sure its infact a MKIII they have been making these things for a long time and it could be an earlier generation. (Nothing wrong with the other generations, hell some prefer them over the MKIII)

It could be a MKI or just a "Standard" as the original tapered barrels were not called the MKI. Only the target model with adjustable sights was called the MKI. The early ones did not have bull barrels but thicker taper barrels (This is what I own a MKI Target 678)

Or a MKII which have less nanny state safety features. But also has last shot hold open.

[Jeepers]

I meant metal receiver vs polymer
The normal MK's are metal but the MK 22/45s are polymer. They also have different grip angles... Luger/Glock style vs 1911

I really doubt its a "Lite" as they are relatively new, not on the CA roster, highly sought after, cost considerably more.

It's hard to mistake a Standard and a Target
Standards have tapered barrels where Target have bull barrels.

http://www.ruger.com/products/markIIIStandard/models.html

When looking at blueing look for worn spots, rust and scratches. At 275 some ware is to be expected.

Also make sure its infact a MKIII they have been making these things for a long time and it could be an earlier generation. (Nothing wrong with the other generations, hell some prefer them over the MKIII)

It could be a MKI or just a "Standard" as the original tapered barrels were not called the MKI. Only the target model with adjustable sights was called the MKI. The early ones did not have bull barrels but thicker taper barrels (This is what I own a MKI Target 678)

Or a MKII which have less nanny state safety features. But also has last shot hold open.

my target is a taper , heavy taper but still a taper not a bull

[cky450mm]

I meant metal receiver vs polymer
The normal MK's are metal but the MK 22/45s are polymer. They also have different grip angles... Luger/Glock style vs 1911

I really doubt its a "Lite" as they are relatively new, not on the CA roster, highly sought after, cost considerably more.

It's hard to mistake a Standard and a Target
Standards have tapered barrels where Target have bull barrels.

http://www.ruger.com/products/markIIIStandard/models.html

When looking at blueing look for worn spots, rust and scratches. At 275 some ware is to be expected.

Also make sure its infact a MKIII they have been making these things for a long time and it could be an earlier generation. (Nothing wrong with the other generations, hell some prefer them over the MKIII)

It could be a MKI or just a "Standard" as the original tapered barrels were not called the MKI. Only the target model with adjustable sights was called the MKI. The early ones did not have bull barrels but thicker taper barrels (This is what I own a MKI Target 678)

Or a MKII which have less nanny state safety features. But also has last shot hold open.

thanks for all the useful info. it had a tapered barre. im hoping its the 6in but im not quite sure. i will make sure in is in fact a mrk iii

[Chaos47]

my target is a taper , heavy taper but still a taper not a bull

Ment to put generally in the top section.
If you read the whole post you would have noticed I said that there are Targets with heavy tapers...
And that I own one too.
A 1970 early frame MKI model 678 which means it has a 6 7/8" heavy taper barrel.