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alvin · 02-01-2016, 08:16 PM

Saw two models of Ruger Mark III, one with smooth barrel, another one with slightly longer fluted barrel. The price of latter one is higher.

Putting appearance difference aside, any functional advantage of the fluted barrel over smooth barrel on this gun?

02-01-2016, 08:16 PM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	What's the advantage of Ruger Mark III's fluted barrel? Saw two models of Ruger Mark III, one with smooth barrel, another one with slightly longer fluted barrel. The price of latter one is higher. Putting appearance difference aside, any functional advantage of the fluted barrel over smooth barrel on this gun?