What's the advantage of Ruger Mark III's fluted barrel?

alvin · 02-01-2016, 09:30 PM

Thanks. That makes some sense. The barrel is longer, the slots can reduce weight.

I thought this over. Will go basic model with blue steel and smooth barrel.

Olle · 02-01-2016, 09:51 PM

If you want a long barrel, you might be better off with a fluted or slab sided barrel. A long bull barrel can get pretty nose heavy, and the steel they mill off does make a difference IMO.

rhuff · 02-02-2016, 02:31 PM

There are some very "spiffy" looking Tactical Solutions aftermarket barrels made for that gun with different colors, lightweight, and with flutes. They are a bit pricey, but very popular among shooters of these handguns.

Zorba · 02-02-2016, 03:42 PM

One word: Tapered.

Looks far better to my eye.

kurusu · 02-06-2016, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zormpas

One word: Tapered.

Looks far better to my eye.

Plus one.

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02-01-2016, 09:30 PM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Thanks. That makes some sense. The barrel is longer, the slots can reduce weight. I thought this over. Will go basic model with blue steel and smooth barrel.

02-01-2016, 09:51 PM	#2
Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 664 Times in 318 Posts	If you want a long barrel, you might be better off with a fluted or slab sided barrel. A long bull barrel can get pretty nose heavy, and the steel they mill off does make a difference IMO.

02-02-2016, 02:31 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	There are some very "spiffy" looking Tactical Solutions aftermarket barrels made for that gun with different colors, lightweight, and with flutes. They are a bit pricey, but very popular among shooters of these handguns.

02-02-2016, 03:42 PM	#4
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	One word: Tapered. Looks far better to my eye.