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

[alvin]

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?

[P08Leder]

lighter weight, dissipates heat (somewhat) quicker
mostly looks

[alvin]

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]

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]

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]

One word: Tapered.

Looks far better to my eye.

[alvin]

Yeah... the fluted barrel looks cool.

This is not C&R, I need to find my pin number of permit to buy one. Trying to find that number... this is the new way the state makes buying guns harder. God knows that number needs to be kept... only kept the plastic card.

[G.T.]

My dad owned a sporting goods shop in the 50's and 60's, and it was my childhood stomping grounds... (fond memories)
I once asked him what was the main difference between a 28" and a 30" shotgun barrel? He smiled slightly and said, "It puts you two inches closer to the goose!"... ... Those were simpler times! I miss them! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT....

[alvin]

Got one. Its shape looks like an Interarms Parabellum Sports Model. No kidding. It's a beautifully built pistol. Steel frame. Heavy.

[Diver6106]

I just bought one too. If you research the blogs, the auto was modeled on the Luger for grip angle and shape and the Nambu for bolt function. The red seal on the handle is also a rarer item and more desireable. Yours looks like the MK IIs used in the move Assassins with Stalone & Bandarass - but theirs had silencer barrels. For me it is the stainless steel with the long tapered barrel. The Crimson Trace grips were a nice addition.

[alanint]

Integrally suppressed. Quieter than an air gun with the right ammo. And it has flutes for those that like them!

[sheepherder]

4" tapered barrel, stainless, MK II. Interesting that Ruger serializes the barreled receiver rather than the grip frame. I have not seen any aftermarket 'barrels' for them, but I'd be interested to see if they are serialized...

Edit: Bought new, in gray plastic case, w/two magazines and a tiny lock with 4 keys. There is no indication what the lock is intended for (it's not a trigger lock) and it won't lock the plastic case. Nothing else included; no cleaning rod, no bore brush, no 'takedown tool' (it's pretty impossible to pry down the lever in the back of the grip with your fingernail).

I haven't found any way to release the c0cked firing pin. Leaving a fired cartridge in the chamber works but gets you some annoyed looks at the range...

[Zorba]

Here's mine:

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by zormpas

One word: Tapered.

Looks far better to my eye.

Plus one.

[DavidJayUden]

"Integrally suppressed. Quieter than an air gun with the right ammo. And it has flutes for those that like them!"

Alan: I have one of Ceiner's which is not particularly quiet, not user serviceable, and he's no longer servicing his stuff. Any ideas on how, or who, will work on them?
dju

[alvin]

Looks like Ruger Mark III has three major variations -- Standard (with Luger like barrel), Target (with bull barrel), and Hunting (with fluted bull barrel).

LGS salesman showed me another variation. It's grip is more like 1911, and the model name is indeed 22/45 I prefer Luger's grip angle, so I bought this one.

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

4" tapered barrel, stainless. Interesting that Ruger serializes the barreled receiver rather than the grip frame. I have not seen any aftermarket 'barrels' for them, but I'd be interested to see if they are serialized...

To me yours is the perfect Ruger. Except maybe for the finish. I prefer them blued.

[regul]

Ruger MK.II with Tactical Solutions 4'' Pac-Lite Barrel and Mask HD Silencer

[Sergio Natali]

I tried one not long ago at the range, the fluted barrel should in theory dissipate heat.
Smart gun pretty accurate, anaemic caliber.
IMHO

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by alvin

LGS salesman showed me another variation. It's grip is more like 1911, and the model name is indeed 22/45 I prefer Luger's grip angle, so I bought this one.

It's intended for the target shooter who shoots both centerfire and rimfire; using a Colt-style centerfire pistol. Supposedly the same grip angle promotes consistency when moving from the one caliber to the other.