wilburmay said:
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Will Mark III mags function in Mark II Competition Slabside. Wondering if mag release detention will hang up in Mark II. If so could you file them smooth. Got a opportunity to pick up some Mk III's cheap.
Thanks
Wilbur
Yes, they will and do. I've used the Mark III magazines in my RST 4 A54 grip frame, and just switched the follower button over to the other side. I've used the Mark III magazines in my Ruger Mark I Target pistol, and they work just fine.
Consider though, you will not have the bolt hold open option with the two above pistols but, if you use a Mark III magazine in the Ruger Mark II Competition Target, you do get that feature. But, they do work OK in the Ruger Mark II pistols also.
I'll offer this, it's always BEST to use the magazines that are designed for the specific Mark pistol, but in a "pinch" the Ruger Mark III magazines will work in the earlier pistols without fear of being jammed up inside the grip frame. Try doing it to actually see for yourself.