75th Anniversary .22 pistol

[chet15]

Couldn't stand it any longer. Had to write to my best contact at Ruger (auction Annie) to let her know that the higher ups at the factory should not call the new 75th Anniversary pistol a "STANDARD" model, and that the configuration it is in is actually just an updated variant of the "TARGET" model first introduced in 1951.
Of course, Ruger can call the pistol whatever they want... but considering that 90% of the public doesn't know the difference between an original "standard" model and a Mark I "Target" model, hopefully Ruger will start referring to the 75th Anniversary gun as a "Target" model, at least to eliminate a huge amount confusion in the future.
Chet15

 

[06dilly]

Thanks for your vigilance MrH! Yes, let's not add any more confusion to the iconic Ruger 22 pistol line.

BTW, great job on the latest issue of RENE!

TomD

 

[gunman42782]

Thanks Chad, that's always been one of my pet peeves when someone would call a Standard a MK 1! Kind of a shame you have to tell the guys working at Ruger the difference between a Standard and a Target! LOL

 

[hittman]

So there is no flattop Single Six?

 

[chet15]

So there is no flattop Single Six?

Exactly!!

 

[rugerguy]

Good luck Chad, I been telling "customer service" since the 1960s when they get the nomenclature wrong, EVERTIME......when we used to call in for parts for them at our shops..........
then they got the first two 50 th anniversary models WRONG, 1999 and 2003...duh

 

[arcticruger]

Excellent!

Lets just hope they listen!

 

[trapperon]

Well hey, what about my old model vaquero?
Haha! I'm with ya Chad

 

[mr.deerstalker]

Exactly!!

or old model stainless...lol...

 

[mr.deerstalker]

I hope they have 10in in blue and stainless. ill be looking for con ser # of each...as I have ways of seeing the future..lol

 

[chet15]

Just noticed today that they also flubbed on the MSRP.
The Mark IV with standard sights is $569. The 70th Anniversary gun is $599. The blue Mark IV with 5-1/2" barrel and Target sights is $679.
Makes me wonder if Ruger didn't start off with a true "STANDARD" model concept gun for a 75th Anniversary pistol, then the model changed but they continued to call it a Standard.
Chet15

 

[arcticruger]

I'll take it, lol..

Can't tell by the pics, but that bbl on the 75th looks a little thin to me compared to the original MK I ?

 

[Watertender]

It looks good but it ain't a Standard! The 50th was a nice tribute. The stainless RST4 was nice too

 

[NH Rugerman]

I'll take it, lol..

Can't tell by the pics, but that bbl on the 75th looks a little thin to me compared to the original MK I ?

I agree, I am wondering if they are using the standard model barrel profile and just making it longer? I sure hope not!

I love the tapered barrel target models, I sure hope that they duplicated the barrel profile from the original Mk 1 and II target models and not the standard models and we are just seeing an optional illusion!!

 

[arcticruger]

I agree!

 

[chet15]

Well, they got the pistol moved over to the Target section.
Now... if anybody wants one, better put your order in soon because the MSRP for the 75th gun (with stainless bolt and special rollmarks) is currently shown $80 cheaper than a blue 5-1/2" bull barrel Target in the Mark IV (they originally priced it at a slight premium over the Standard model MSRP of $569)
Chet15

 

[Watertender]

I put the post in the other 75th anniversary section but my buddy just ordered a 75th anniversary pistol for $501 including tax and shipping

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

I like this one !!
i

 

[fallsinhole]

Looks to me like they built a std with 6 7/8 barrel and put adjustable sights on it!!

 

[jerryp5878]

My question is: what chamber will these 75th anniversary models have? My MK II target has a tighter chamber than my other Marks. I discovered this with some Super X 22lr purchased during the panic of '13. They would not chamber in the MK II target even with extra force on the bolt. They do chamber in 10/22 and other Marks that I have. One way to find out if I ever see one for sale!

Jerry