Ruger Mark II barrel

[JovanS]

That is not correct.  <--- This is not correct

From Tims Tactical Solutions link

http://www.tacticalsol.com/tshome/tactical-solutions-pac-lite-barrel-upgrade-for-the-ruger-2245-and-mk-series-pistols

http://www.tacticalsol.com/tshome/wp-content/gallery/paclite/thumbs/thumbs_paclite-single-te-end-cap-matte-black.jpg

    Designed to be a lightweight, accurate, and reliable upgrade for the Ruger® semi-auto .22LR pistols.

    Easily Fits all Ruger® MK Series and 22/45 Semi Automatic Pistols with no gunsmithing required.

As Bj noted they are in fact serialized receiver/barrels, and because of this I'm am not able to purchase one living in the free state of California. They are not on the big-brother "approved handgun roster" and therefore cannot be sold to civilians.

[Big Frank]

They have this on their FAQs.

Why do I have to purchase the Pac-Lite barrel from an FFL dealer?

Ruger serializes the upper portion of the .22/45, Mark II and Mark III. Therefore, each of our units, which replace the Ruger uppers, is serialized, considered a firearm, and handled as such.

P.S. They say you can't buy the grip frame and other parts seperately to build with their barrel. You have to buy a whole gun from Ruger.

[bjtraz]

P.S. They say you can't buy the grip frame and other parts seperately to build with their barrel. You have to buy a whole gun from Ruger.

This is not necessarily true any more. Now Volsquartzen (sp?) makes an aluminum version for sale on their web site. The problem is that you can buy a complete gun for the amount they want for the lower/frame.

What I find funny is that sales of used Ruger lowers surpasses the cost of a complete new gun. I once sold a Mk II lower for $150.00 (an amount I thought fair), and it sold in minutes. I've seen some asking, and getting, $250.00+.

Brian