Fun pistol, and the resemblance is..well..

[Zorba]

Originally Posted by mrerick

IIRC, the original Ruger "Mark" was the "Standard" .22 pistol was their first product, and Bill Ruger did overtly design the grip and grip angle to mimic the (then popular) Luger.

Not quite: It was actually derived from the Nambu.

[John Sabato]

Originally Posted by Zorba

Not quite: It was actually derived from the Nambu.

[rolandtg]

Originally Posted by John Sabato

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_Standard

"n 1949 renowned inventor, gun designer, self-taught engineer, and entrepreneur Bill Ruger wished to produce and market a new handgun; and acquired a World War II Japanese Nambu pistol from a returning US Marine. Ruger successfully duplicated two Baby Nambu pistols[3] in his garage. Using the Nambu's silhouette and bolt system, Ruger produced his first prototype, but lacked the venture capital necessary to fund its introduction."



I've only taken my MKII all the way apart twice in the last 15 years.
Fired thousands of rounds. Q-tips, barrel brush, and Hobbs followed up with fresh lube is enough to keep it going!

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by John Sabato

I could see this coming a mile away.

Long gone are the days when the Japanese used a side arm that John might aprove.

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