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Ruger Mark IV Pistol

Post by TRock » Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:26 pm

With the high cost of ammo we have been shooting more rimfires. I have a couple of single action 22 revolvers but wanted an automatic also. I went to a local store and bought a new Ruger Mark IV 22 bull barrel pistol. I have shot a couple mags through it with zero complaints. Are others increasing their rimfire shooting ? Here is a pic of my new pistol.
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Post by BigAl52 » Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:31 pm

I am just because Im tired of chasing brass and reloading. Been shooting more Black Powder also just because I like the camaraderie and I have always liked shooting Black.
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Re: Ruger Mark IV Pistol

Post by North Country Gal » Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:56 am

Enjoy your new Mark.

Air gun shooting has replaced nearly all four powder gun shooting, including rimfire, but we will be making a trip to the club range, soon, to burn some powder. Just that it's hard to beat the cost of air gun shooting and being able to shoot right at home.

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Post by BrokenolMarine » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:01 am

I want a mark IV Target, but need to let my wrist heal and build my berm to finish my range first. We have an old Ruger Mark I the wife carried around the farm in case of varmints in the traps or rabid things.
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Re: Ruger Mark IV Pistol

Post by Shakey Jake » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:18 am

I have a MK II and really like it. I don't know much about the MK IV series.
I've been shooting a lot of rimfire as well.
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Post by BrokenolMarine » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:24 am

The biggest advantage I see in the Mark IV is the tilt down for cleaning feature. The old styles were complicated to break down and reassemble.
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Re: Ruger Mark IV Pistol

Post by brm4450 » Mon Jun 28, 2021 10:26 am

I have been shooting rimfire (.22, .22mag, .17HMR) because I have a lot of that ammo. I don’t reload so I have to buy .38, .357mag, .45lc, .44-40 which is expensive at this time.
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Re: Ruger Mark IV Pistol

Post by TRock » Tue Jun 29, 2021 10:50 am

I want to thank everyone for your kind words and conversations.

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Re: Ruger Mark IV Pistol

Post by Ernie » Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:49 pm

Nice pistol. I have an interest in the Mark IV because of the ease of breakdown but have not seen one for sale in many months. Congratulations on your new Ruger.

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Re: Ruger Mark IV Pistol

Post by Hatchdog » Tue Jun 29, 2021 7:17 pm

About a month ago I brought home a Mark IV 22/45 but I’m embarrassed to admit I still haven’t shot it. But, it sure looks pretty sitting in the safe. :lol: Not as pretty as that stainless beauty at the top of the page.

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Re: Ruger Mark IV Pistol

Post by TRock » Tue Jun 29, 2021 9:22 pm

In regards to finding one I was actually shocked to see one in the show case. They also had the more modern style but I liked this one better.

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