Welllll…. I like both, and have several of both.I found a stainless Government model today and traded my single ten for it.I still got a Single 10 with a 4 5/8 barrel and a bunch of single sixes and Bearcats.Also have several different MKII's and 1 MKI .The Government model looks new and was made in 1994, and has the test target which is a plus.
Also got 3 mags with it.
Since I outgrew my days of Roy Rogers and the Lone Ranger, I've not had much need/desire for a single action 22 revolver. Unless this is a nostalgia purchase, I'm voting for the accuracy and usefulness of the semi-auto.
Well, they both are good property, but my preference would be for the MKII Government, it just fills all the boxes of stainless steel, MKII Government Target. But that's just me, I could very easily understand someone having the opposite preference.
Ditto on Hittman's slabside. It will shoot WAY better than me on any given day. I love my single six, heavily tinkered with over the years, but that MK!! is hands-down a better shooter.
Government Target = Top Fuel
Single Six = Pro Stock
They're both great in their designated fields. I've been shooting Government Targets and modified Gov't Targets for years. The bottom one is my go to .22 Government Target. Only thing left that is Ruger is the upper receiver. And I'm probably going to shorten the barrel 2" to lighten it up and add some VQ sights. Then it will be complete. It's my steel challenge gun.
I don't like stainless but since they're both SS I guess I would take the MKII since it's likely going to hold value better for longer. I've never looked at a Single 10 up close and they are intriguing. I'd sell both anyway.