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Unless it has odd markings like a "D" or an "S" or something,, no premium.

Ok,, anton853 has already purchased his g/f from Midway. I'll get pictures up tomorrow and Hankus has dibs on a set first.

Not sure if he does micarta or not,, but look into "Lone Star Custom Grips". Zane Thompson. He goes by lscg on forums. TOP quality!

I'm starting a new thread,, as a bit of discussion by a new member in another thread asked about birdshead grip frames. I posted in the old thread,, and here's a copy for this one. The new member can't do PM's yet. Ok, for new member anton853,, (who can't get PM's yet,,) and Hankus,, I did...

Ok, for new member anton853,, (who can't get PM's yet,,) and Hankus,, I did a bit of digging. I have (2) Birdshead grip frames. Aftermarket, with grips. Both are stainless,, One set has white poly grips, and one has black poly grips. They are not factory grip frames. But they do look identical...

Thanks Chad, I knew I'd heard something,, just could not remember the models. Do you know if Ruger did or did not male a model change when they did that? I was thinking they didn't.

Apologies are necessary in my opinion. Around this place,, we try HARD to help folks with good information. I read things wrong,, and it could have made a difference to you and others who may have looked into it. I've had the pleasure of shooting a few AC556's long ago. If you have one...

I was hoping 1gunsnotenough would see this thread. He's about the most serious collector I know of when it comes to the MKII's. (I know another one,, but I'm not sure he has as detailed records as above.) My faded memory seems to recall a slight variation in a few of the D&T versions within a...

The best way to get a correct idea of how the gun shipped is to get a letter from Ruger Records. It'll cost $10. It will give you the exact model info, when it was mfged, when it was shipped, and where it was shipped to.

Yep,, apparently I'm wrong again!

Dern,, I may have made a big mistake. I was thinking of Ruger's AR-15 line, NOT the full auto AC556. It's been a while since I fooled with any of the AC556 stuff, even in questions & all,, and the current craze of the AR stuff,, my wires crossed. Unless they made a big change in the way a...

The RENE is often easier & better about such info. If you post the serial, or most of it here, (example; 123xx) we can look it up if you don't have a RENE Guide.

"1. Was there ever a MK II, 10" barrel, that had the receiver drilled and tapped from the factory?" I do not recall any of the 10" versions having factory tapped receivers. But I could be wrong. "2. Was there ever a MK III with a ten-inch barrel?" Again,, I don't recall them as an offering...

Actually,, the only factory convertible .17's were in stainless. Not blued. And darn few of those too. About 250.

Did you offer $2000?? Oh wait,, that was serial number under 2000. my mistake! :D