Brough Home a Ruger Mark IV

[Steve51]

I made the decision a few weeks back if I ever saw the new Mark IV at the LGS I would try to buy it. Well, last week I stopped to browse and there is was - the Ruger Mark IV stainless steel target model #40103. It has been very cold and I only shot 20 rounds at a steel gong the day I brought it home. I am a diehard revolver guy but I think I am going to really like this pistol.

Had some time today and the temps were better. I have not adjusted the sights - so these targets are from the pistol out of the box.

RUGER MARK IV TARGET


Out of the Box - Sights were not adjusted

[JEBar]

the Ruger Mark series is outstanding .... something over 20 years ago we gave them to each of our sons .... they shoot flawlessly and accurately .... like you I'm a revolver fan but when it comes to a 22 LR, I really like these Rugers

[CT_Shooter]

Great shooting and a beautiful gun. Congratulations.

[North Country Gal]

Congrats from a long time Ruger Mark shooter. Nice shooting, too. Would love to hear more about how it shoots for you, but I do get it about the cold thing.

[Les]

That's a beautiful pistol, Steve. Congratulations for giving it a good home!

[Deadwood Dutch]

Congratulations, beautiful pistol and good shooting!

[Neon Horse]

That's a good looking pistol. I like their stainless variety. Nice choice!

[clovishound]

I've been a Mark I target owner since 1976. In all that time all I have ever done to it is clean it and shoot it. Not in that order. It is a tack driver. I have the stock walnut thumb rest grips. It feels perfect in the hand. My daughter fell in love with it right off the bat. Despite an ongoing love affair with the Henry .357, she still spends a lot of quality time at the range with the Mark. She shoots it slightly better than I do.

I looked at a Mark IV the other day at a LGS. I was impressed. I don't think the Mark I is that tough to fieldstrip, but the Mark IV is a piece of cake. Safety on, push the button on the rear and rotate the barrel off the frame. Easy Peasy. I wouldn't mind having one, but I have history with this Mark I, and it meets all my needs.

I'm sure you will get lots of great shooting out of yours.

[Steve51]

My son has had a Mark III for several years and he is a very good shot with it. He does hate to take it apart though. He shot my Mark IV today and looked it over pretty good. He liked several things he felt were improved from the Mark III. I hate to admit it but he shoots every firearm more accurately than I do - but - I am glad that he can. I treasure those times we shoot together, even if he is better at it.

[ditto1958]

I'm pretty sure I "need" a new Mark IV.