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ruger mark 2 bbl replacement ?

rob_ster_usrob_ster_us Member Posts: 29 ✭✭
edited June 2003 in Ask the Experts
Hi, I have a ruger 22 handgun it has a 4 05 5 inch bull bbl. I like it as a plinker but I would like to know if anyone has ever had their bbl replaced with a longer one? Is Ruger the only one to have do this? I havent had a chance to call them yet.
Thanks - Rob

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  • EVILDR235EVILDR235 Member Posts: 4,398 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ruger will not switch a barrel on a 22 automatic,nor will they sell You a barrel.They consider it part of the receiver.Your best bet would contact Clark Custom guns and have them do it with one of their barrels.You could buy a barrel from Brownells and have a Gunsmith install it for You.Or buy a used one from The Gun Parts Corp.and have a gunsmith install it.You could buy the proper tools and switch it Yourself,but this is the most costly way,unless You plan on using the tools again.
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  • MIKE WISKEYMIKE WISKEY Member Posts: 10,046 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    or you could just buy another ruger with the longer barrel, thats the most cost effective way in the long run.
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  • rballirballi Member Posts: 770 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Volquartson makes them. Be prepared to spend at least $250 or more. As stated earlier, the barrel is considered part of the reciever and is a serial numbered part.

    You can buy a 8 or 10 inch complete gun for around $300
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  • rob_ster_usrob_ster_us Member Posts: 29 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you for the info. I had no idea that it was part of the receiver. I thought it was like the 10-22 and you could get new bbl's for it. Thanks for the info and on the links to the old gun parts.

    Thanks -Rob

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