Very interesting read

 

I never knew about this pistol in VN. Good article. I still grab my MKI bicentennial I bought new in 1976 and shoot off the back deck occasionally. It works flawlessly, is accurate and feels good to shoot.

 

I've only ever seen two for sale. Here's the one I bought.

 

I've only ever seen two for sale. Here's the one I bought.

Do you have a broke down picture showing how it attaches?

 

Here's how they advertised them:

 

I had a MK 1 at home when I was in service. I was on a AF Special Ops base in Northern Thailand and saw a group getting off a helo. They were SEALS and one had a Ruger on his belt. Now I wonder if it was one of these.

 

BTW, notice that the ad slick says the suppressor is "permanently attached." I think the end cap does unscrew but since I don't have a repack kit I don't want to risk a bunch of stuff falling out that can't be reassembled.

 

They still make a version of this today. I seen a you tube blog where a retired SF/ Delta guy named Mike Glover mentioned in passing he used a Ruger 22 in combat. I would like to hear that story but we will probably never hear IT.

Todays modern version for those of you that want one.

Ruger MKIV-SD Integral Suppressor with Optic – Maxim Defense

 

I'll be glad to help but it might be easier to provide details on a phone call. I can have the pistol in hand and answer any questions you have. PM me a phone number and a time in the next day or two that is convenient for you. After that I'll be traveling for about 10 days.

 

I'm embarrased to say that I tried that, but couldn't find the PM function ! Could you PM me your # ?
Thanks

 

OK, just did.

 

Got it, Thanks !

 

There's a forensic files episode where a real estate developer ended up dead from his own silenced version like that, though maybe a civilian version? Had it in his collection and it "went missing". About his 3rd or 4th wife at the time had taken it a few years earlier and used it later while he was sleeping. She was caught after a few years as a diver randomly found the pistol in a lake.

 

Interesting. I will try to find that episode.

 

That’s old school cool! Would love to have one to go with the integrally suppressed 10/22 in the collection.

 

interesting read , with the short service life and throw-a-way approach im suprised any exist , as stated 4-500 rounds ? wow , no wonder they call the museum pieces , the modern version with the removable end cap would be something fun to have for plinking but im not real keenon the "TAX STRAMP" deal ,

 

I'm late to the show on this thread, but that is way too cool!

 

i actually was discussing this recently at the gunclub , i know a man that actually used one of these in viet nam , i didnt know him back then , ive only known him in the last 15 years - youcan learn a lot when you ask questions ands show interest in the answers - i learned a lot from him , now i need to digest it all ,