Mark I, II, III & IV

[Highstandardguy]

I already had these, I - III:

But a really good price at a gun show yesterday finally tempted me to add this 75th Anniversary IV:

Some day I'll add an A-54 frame T-678.

 

[gunman42782]

Nice!

 

[contender]

Keep it up & those High Standards might get jealous!

Nice ones!

 

[Highstandardguy]

Sad story. Dealer at the show had a nice looking HS 106 or 107. I never got a close look at it because three guys were standing and talking in front of the dealers table and it sold before I could get to it.

 

[Mobuck]

I suppose I'd buy a series IV at the right price but I really don't see the need for the features the IV provides.
I'm perfectly satisfied with a 22/45 series 2 with a 'custom stippled' grip from the previous owner's pooch(makes for a better grip with wet, muddy gloves ).

 

[Joe Chartreuse]

My very first handgun was a Mark I ( BTW- Didn't they just call the first a "Marksman" when it came out? Can't remember.) I loved the feel, loved the accuracy. Unfortunately I found it to be the worst jammer I have ever owned. I ended up selling it back to the dealer at a loss ( I did use it for awhile). At the time I blamed the gun, but it was long ago, and looking back it may well have been the ammo of the time....?

 

[Daryl Licht]

My very first handgun was a Mark I ( BTW- Didn't they just call the first a "Marksman" when it came out? Can't remember.) I loved the feel, loved the accuracy. Unfortunately I found it to be the worst jammer I have ever owned. I ended up selling it back to the dealer at a loss ( I did use it for awhile). At the time I blamed the gun, but it was long ago, and looking back it may well have been the ammo of the time....?

My recollection isn't nearly as sharp as it used to be, but I do seem to remember that the original pistol was called Standard that came in 4 3/4" or 6" barrel length. The Mark 1 was an adjustable sighted target version with a 6" barrel.

 

[Brules]

My very first handgun was a Mark I ( BTW- Didn't they just call the first a "Marksman" when it came out? Can't remember.) I loved the feel, loved the accuracy. Unfortunately I found it to be the worst jammer I have ever owned. I ended up selling it back to the dealer at a loss ( I did use it for awhile). At the time I blamed the gun, but it was long ago, and looking back it may well have been the ammo of the time....?

I don't recall them ever being called "Marksman". Maybe "Standard".

 

[Highstandardguy]

I suppose I'd buy a series IV at the right price but I really don't see the need for the features the IV provides.
I'm perfectly satisfied with a 22/45 series 2 with a 'custom stippled' grip from the previous owner's pooch(makes for a better grip with wet, muddy gloves ).

I guess that's why Ruger makes different stuff because people like different stuff. The "right price" is part of the reason I bought it.

 

[Highstandardguy]

My recollection isn't nearly as sharp as it used to be, but I do seem to remember that the original pistol was called Standard that came in 4 3/4" or 6" barrel length. The Mark 1 was an adjustable sighted target version with a 6" barrel.

The Mark I was either a T-514 (5 1/4" tapered target barrel), T-512 (5 1/2" target bull barrel) or a T-678 (6 7/8" tapered target barrel). Ruger did not make a Mark I with a 6" barrel.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Good looking collection!

 

[Govt 380]

As a senior getting back to the shooting range, I thought I'd share some observations through a link to a blog post.

Geriatric Target Shooting

It's my understanding that Ruger Firearms stock is down, but don't blame me, I purchased two of their target guns in short order. Actually, ...

www.themorningchronicle.net

 

[Mobuck]

I have Dad's old High Standard HDM which is extremely accurate. With the OEM sights, it was more accurate than I could shoot even back when I was young.
I used to aggravate the heck out of my Brother in Law. I'd use the HDM and let him use his rifle AND STILL OUTSHOOT HIM on targets at 50 yards.

 

[Govt 380]

When I first started recreational target shooting in my 30's I had a High Standard Victor, along with a Ruger Target. By my second wind in my 60's, I found the Victor too hard to rack. Ruger is still rackable, even in my late 70's.