Ruger Charger or Ruger Mark Series?

**sgtdraino** · 06-28-2009, 05:52 AM

Both Rugers, both arguably pistols. One is heavier, one has more magazine capacity. Not sure how their accuracy stacks up.

When it comes to Mark versus the regular 10/22, the 10/22 seems to be more popular.

But what about Mark versus Charger?

Which do you prefer, and why?

**crashdive123** · 06-28-2009, 06:28 AM

While they are both 22's, it's kind of an apples/oranges thing (just as it is with the rifle vs pistol). I don't own a Ruger Mk I, II or III - but my S&W is of similar size. The size and weight of the two weapons (just like the Mk series and the 10/22) are dramatically different. If I had to choose, I would probably replace my 10/22 with my charger, not my pistol. (But hey - I don't have to choose right?) Weapons are tools. You select the proper tool for the job at hand.

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**Mountain Man** · 06-28-2009, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

While they are both 22's, it's kind of an apples/oranges thing (just as it is with the rifle vs pistol). I don't own a Ruger Mk I, II or III - but my S&W is of similar size. The size and weight of the two weapons (just like the Mk series and the 10/22) are dramatically different. If I had to choose, I would probably replace my 10/22 with my charger, not my pistol. (But hey - I don't have to choose right?) Weapons are tools. You select the proper tool for the job at hand.

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Well said.

Get as many as you can and then use the right one for the job

I just got a Ruger Mark III and it's a great pistol.

**Sourdough** · 06-28-2009, 10:58 AM

Love my Charger......PLEASE Ruger.....I want it in .22 Magnum.......(This would be a near perfect survival firearm for food & defense).

To answer the question, My other .22LR handguns are all S&W Model-17's with 8 3/8" Barrel revolvers. The Charger would simply work better because of the optic. But the 17's are less cumbersome. If push came to shove I would put a optic on the M-17 which was converted to .22 Magnum. Because the 17 has a perfect competition trigger, and the Charger trigger is a challenge, it can be replaced for a little more than the whole gun costs.....

This is a good thread question......goood job Sgt.

**SARKY** · 06-28-2009, 05:19 PM

Depending on what you are using the firearm for would really give me a better idea as to which to choose. I love my 10-22s and my MKII and MKIII Hunter.
For a survival/SHTF/EOTWAWKI senario I woud pick the Charger.....Why, because it has all the benefits of the 10-22 with the compactness of a long barreled pistol.
The benefits: HiCap mags, ability to install target trigger, ease of installing optics.
detriments: it doesn't balance as well as the MKII or MKIII

**Mountain Man** · 06-28-2009, 05:59 PM

You guys are talking me into the Charger now too... oddly Ruger's site says NOT for sale in CA yet I've seen them in gun stores. I wonder if that means they won't sell here direct, very odd.

**SARKY** · 06-28-2009, 11:53 PM

Mountain Man,
As a pistol it still has to be submitted for safety drop testing by the state before it can be sold in the state. The other thing I am worried about is there is a law pertaing to hand guns that doesn't allow the sales of handguns that have a magazine forward of the grip. there was a big to do a while back because most of the olympic handguns are set up in that configuration and California wanted to host the olympics. I believe the law was passed to prevent guns like the Tec 9 from being sold in the state.

**Mountain Man** · 06-29-2009, 12:34 AM