additional 1978 Std question

[1mathom1]

Just got a great Mk I std. Only issue is the trigger.
I have seen many options out there for the later models but not for the older pistols.

Can someone explain the mechanical differences to me and point me in the right direction to improve this trigger?

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum!
Generally,, there isn't much differences in the MKI & the MKII trigger assy. I can't recall anything right off the bat from my faded memory. If you get stuff for a MKII or do the same work as you would on a MKII then you should see some improvements.
The MKIII does have the loaded chamber indicator, and the mag disconnect safety which makes action jobs a little different. Many folks get a MKII hammer bushing to remove the mag disconnect and get the parts to work together.

 

[WIL TERRY]

GEEZ....are not the STANDARD and the MKI two different pistols ??

 

[street]

GEEZ....are not the STANDARD and the MKI two different pistols ??

Yes.

 

[Pal Val]

If I recall correctly, Canjar used to make a target trigger for the Ruger Standard .22. Perhaps some parts collector has one in stock. I haven't heard a word about this in over 20 years.

 

[1mathom1]

GEEZ....are not the STANDARD and the MKI two different pistols ??

Yes, I was corrected on the "other" ruger forum as well.
New to this gun and don't know all the ins and outs yet.

 

[chet15]

Ruger always put a different trigger in their Mark I's...at least that what we've always heard (maybe they did it in the standards also?), but the Mark I trigger has a fileable adjustment on the face to help take up slack.
Chet15

 

[wwb]

To be very clear on what you have, call it a "first generation standard".

The Mark I was the target version of the first generation pistol.... it had either a bull barrel or a 6-7/8 inch tapered heavy barrel, and in either case, had a rear sight that was click-adjustable for both windage and elevation. The Mark I was also rollmarked on the left side of the receiver: "MARK I".

The Mark II, in all its various configurations, had a bolt catch separate from the safety, and was the second generation design.

Not certain, but if you give the folks at Volquartsen a call, I think they will confirm that the Mark II trigger, hammer & sear kit will fit the first generation pistols.

 

[street]

To be very clear on what you have, call it a "first generation standard".

The Mark I was the target version of the first generation pistol.... it had either a bull barrel or a 6-7/8 inch tapered heavy barrel, and in either case, had a rear sight that was click-adjustable for both windage and elevation. The Mark I was also rollmarked on the left side of the receiver: "MARK I".

The Mark II, in all its various configurations, had a bolt catch separate from the safety, and was the second generation design.

Not certain, but if you give the folks at Volquartsen a call, I think they will confirm that the Mark II trigger, hammer & sear kit will fit the first generation pistols.

The MK-I also had a 5 1/4 in. heavy tapered barrel. Model T-514. It had two versions, one with a tapered bolt ears, and one with a standard bolt ears.

 

[RedlegM109A1]

To be very clear on what you have, call it a "first generation standard".

The Mark I was the target version of the first generation pistol.... it had either a bull barrel or a 6-7/8 inch tapered heavy barrel, and in either case, had a rear sight that was click-adjustable for both windage and elevation. The Mark I was also rollmarked on the left side of the receiver: "MARK I".

The Mark II, in all its various configurations, had a bolt catch separate from the safety, and was the second generation design.

Not certain, but if you give the folks at Volquartsen a call, I think they will confirm that the Mark II trigger, hammer & sear kit will fit the first generation pistols.

Oh wow. Here I thought I had a "Mark I" vintage 1965. Guess it is a "Standard" given that it has the thin barrel, basic iron sights that are non-adjustable. My Smith called it a "Mark I" but guess not.

Good info; thanks.

 

[1mathom1]

Thanks for all the info on this gun.

Got a new question about the proper grips. Even though the gun is in great shape and does not appear to be refinished, I think the grips have been replaced.

There is a logo on only one of the panels and it is not like any I have seen. The eagle itself is silver....not the back ground....and there is a Ruger "SR" on the body of the eagle.

Could someone confirm these really are not correct and possible post a pic of what IS right. I have a suspicion that I am going to have to start looking for a set of grips panels.

 

[chet15]

If you do indeed have a 1978 vintage Standard auto, then the grips would be checkered black plastic with silver eagle medallion (like you describe) in the right grip panel only...no medallion in the left panel.
By the time your gun was made, Ruger also offered optional checkered walnut panels or checkered walnut with a thumbrest in the left panel. Ruger did not offer these walnut grips assembled to their guns after about 1974.
Chet15

 

[1mathom1]

If you do indeed have a 1978 vintage Standard auto, then the grips would be checkered black plastic with silver eagle medallion (like you describe) in the right grip panel only...no medallion in the left panel.
By the time your gun was made, Ruger also offered optional checkered walnut panels or checkered walnut with a thumbrest in the left panel. Ruger did not offer these walnut grips assembled to their guns after about 1974.
Chet15

Thanks! Feel better about it now.
According to the serial, the Ruger website lists it as a 78. Have seen a set of the thumb rest grips for sale....might try to pick them up just for the fun of it. Had some walnut given to me the the other day....may try to whittle my own. Wish I could find some bone large enough to make grips out of as well.